Miracle City Church
Miracle City Church
A Church in Minneapolis who’s All About Jesus. All for the City. And All Made New.
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Dec 26, 2025 • 28min
God's Favorite Christmas Song - Sing for Joy - Trent Palmberg
Discover the profound meaning behind God's choice to announce Jesus' birth to society's outcasts in this powerful Christmas message about grace, acceptance, and divine love. This inspiring Christmas sermon explores why God chose shepherds - the rejected and despised members of ancient society - to be the first to hear about the Savior's birth. Learn about the revolutionary nature of the angels' song and what it reveals about God's heart for those who feel forgotten, rejected, or unworthy.

Dec 22, 2025 • 42min
Finding your Missing Peace - Sing for Joy - Trent Palmberg
Discover the difference between having Jesus as part of your life versus finding your entire life in Jesus. This biblical teaching from Luke 2:22-40 reveals why joy often requires conflict and how the Holy Spirit works to disconnect us from insufficient sources of satisfaction. Whether you're struggling with relationships, career pressures, financial stress, or family dynamics, this message offers hope and practical wisdom.

Dec 15, 2025 • 42min
Joy in the Silence - Sing for Joy - Trent Palmberg
Discover the profound meaning behind God's silence in your life through the powerful story of Zechariah, a faithful priest who experienced divine silence despite his righteousness. This biblical teaching explores why God sometimes seems quiet when we pray and how these silent seasons can actually be expressions of His tender mercy rather than punishment or abandonment.

Dec 8, 2025 • 40min
Joy where you least expect it - Sing for Joy - Trent Palmberg
Discover how to find genuine joy in life's most impossible circumstances through the remarkable story of Mary, mother of Jesus. This powerful message explores how a teenage girl from an insignificant town found hope and joy when faced with what seemed like devastating news. Learn why belief, not understanding, is the foundation of lasting joy and how God's greatest work often happens in our most unlikely situations

Dec 1, 2025 • 41min
Joy in your Longing - Sing for Joy - Trent Palmberg
Discover the secret to finding true Christmas joy that doesn't depend on your circumstances. This powerful message explores Hannah's story from 1 Samuel and reveals how authentic prayer and surrender can transform your deepest longings into lasting joy. Learn why true happiness comes not from getting what you want, but from surrendering your desires to God.

Nov 24, 2025 • 46min
Can God redeem this? - Closer than you Know - Trent Palmberg
Discover how God transforms life's biggest disasters into beautiful redemption stories through the Book of Ruth. This powerful biblical narrative shows how God works in broken families, financial ruin, and seemingly hopeless situations to create miraculous breakthroughs. Learn about the ancient concept of kinsman redeemer and how it points to Jesus Christ as our ultimate redeemer who saves us not out of obligation but out of love.

Nov 17, 2025 • 41min
Is God in this? - Closer than you Know - Trent Palmberg
Discover the biblical principle of perhaps and why uncertainty isn't your enemy but the very place where faith grows strongest. Learn from the story of Ruth and Naomi as they navigate risky decisions, divine timing, and the power of waiting on God.

Nov 10, 2025 • 48min
Will God provide for me? - Closer than you Know - Trent Palmberg
Discover how God provides for you even when you can't see His hand at work. This powerful message explores the biblical story of Ruth and reveals the hidden providence of God in times of desperation and uncertainty. Learn why God sometimes keeps His plans hidden and how to find peace when you can't see the bigger picture. The story of Ruth demonstrates how God orchestrates events behind the scenes, positioning people and circumstances for our provision long before we realize it.

Nov 3, 2025 • 47min
How can I find Hope? - Closer than you Know - Trent Palmberg
This powerful message explores the timeless story of Naomi from the book of Ruth, revealing how to find hope when God feels far away and circumstances seem overwhelming. Discover how bitterness gradually takes root in our hearts when we create false narratives about God's character based on painful circumstances. Learn about the concept of going to Moab - those places we retreat to when we lose hope in God's provision and timing. Whether it's unhealthy relationships, destructive habits, or taking matters into our own hands, we all have our version of Moab.This biblical teaching reveals the Hebrew concept of hesed - God's covenant love that remains unchanged regardless of our response, distance, or circumstances. Through Ruth's extraordinary loyalty and commitment, we see a beautiful picture of how God's love pursues us even when we're convinced He's abandoned us.

Oct 27, 2025 • 42min
Enjoying your Good Journey
Discover the life-changing truth about your divine origin story and how understanding the Hebrew word 'tov' can transform your perspective on life, purpose, and joy.In this message, explore the profound meaning behind Genesis 1:1 and learn why God declared His creation 'good' using the Hebrew word 'tov' - a rich term that goes far beyond simple adequacy to capture wonder, purpose, and divine excellence. Understand how God looked at humanity and declared us 'very tov' (very good) and what this means for your identity and worth today.


