In this concluding episode, Pastor Harry discusses the last fruit of the Spirit: love. Starting with Paul’s first use of the word in Galatians 2:20, consider five times the Apostle Paul uses the word throughout the book and discover the unique, nuanced principles that accompany each use of the term.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

Explore the deeper meaning of what it means to be faithful, rooted in an understanding of a God who is who He claims to be and does what He says He will do. In this episode, Pastor Mark will explain both the rewards of faithfulness as well as how to cultivate this fruit in your life.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

In this week’s message, Pastor Harry discusses the concept of peace: How it originates from God, the role of the Holy Spirit, and how it guards us. Harry also discusses the difference between peace from God in contrast to peace as the world defines it.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

To be kind in our culture requires going beyond what is normal but what is expected in today’s culture. In this message, Pastor Lauren explains how to extend kindness in a culture where a cleverly worded insult is a sign of intelligence; where sarcasm is classified as humor.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

In this episode, Pastor Lawrence explains the why, how, and what of being good, as God defines and expects. More challenging than we might otherwise expect, it should be for us an aspirational goal, one made possible via the power of the Holy Spirit.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

In this message, simultaneously, translated to Spanish, Mosaic's NextGen pastor, Andriel Diaz, explains how self-control pleases the Father. In the absence of it, we not only hurt ourselves but fail to protect those we love.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

In this episode Pastor Lawrence explains gentleness as strength under control. Listen now to learn more about the features and benefits of becoming more gentle in your interaction with others.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

Paul's list of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22) stands in contrast with his articulation of the desires and deeds of the flesh earlier in the chapter. In this episode, learn 7 things that drive our impatience and 4 ways to become more patient with yourself and others.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

Habakkuk’s whole world was collapsing. In spite of this, he writes: "Even if I lose everything, I will rejoice in the Lord." Join Pastor Lauren to consider how to maintain your faith and joy in God no matter the circumstances.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

David found joy through worshiping God. Even in the midst of tremendous hardship, the man after God’s own heart worshipped God. What was his secret? Pastor Harry leads the congregation in both teaching and worship as he uncovers David’s heart for God.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

How can joy and mourning occupy the same space? In this insightful message, Pastor Lawrence explains how these two expressions of our common humanity are not mutually exclusive but rather shared experiences among the people of God.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

In this episode, Pastor Mark considers Jewish Festivals of the Old Testament. Learn the transferrable truths that will help you find joy in the present by choosing to celebrate what God has done in the past.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

Kicking off a new 5-part series, Pastor Lawrence describes the difference between happiness and joy while considering the connection of joy to the character of God. Listen to learn why joy is something we must choose, something found only in Jesus.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

Pastor Harry discusses Pentecost in Acts 2 along with the dramatic impact the Holy Spirit on the early church. Listen to this episode to consider some of the misconceptions of the Holy Spirit and how to be filled with the Holy Spirit.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

In this episode, Father Joseph de Orbegozo, the rector of the Cathedral of St. Andrew (Little Rock, AR) recounts his own personal encounters with the Holy Spirit at a young age and how, in time, he embraced a calling to become a Catholic priest.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

Just before Jesus ascended into heaven, He makes a promise to His disciples. In this episode, Pastor Lauren considers the Who of the Holy Spirit and more specifically, the how and what of Christ's promise.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

Just as the element, water, is essential to the earth, stewardship is essential to our lives. In this episode, pastor Lawrence explains while water is likened to stewardship it also symbolizes the responsibility that we, as believers, have in maintaining and using wisely the gifts that God has given us.…

What are 4 key ways followers of Jesus can effectively share the good news of Jesus with others today: Who He is, what He did for us, and why. That and so much more in this 21st century understanding and encouragement of Gospel witness. View the slide deck here.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

Quite simply, the best message you will ever hear on the why, how, and what of prayer. Pastor Harry is truly a man of prayer: This message is born from a lifetime of practice as well as praying with others. Don't miss it!By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

In this episode, Pastor Lawrence demonstrates the why and what of serving God and others as intrinsic to our creation and sense of significance as human beings. Consider that from the moment of our creation extending throughout eternity, joy and meaning is experienced only by fulfilling the purposes of God via service.…

In this first of five episodes in the Elements series, Pastor Mark explains the why and how of studying the Bible. Listen to consider the varying types of Bible study, the Top 7 Benefits of Bible Study, and to practice the Interpretive Method of Bible study by considering with Mark the true meaning of Philippians 4:13 ("I can do all things through …

In this special easter edition, pastors Mark and Lawrence combine to finish our study of the Prayer of Peace. Learn the nuanced distinction between forgiving and a pardon as well as how significance in this life comes only in dying to ourselves.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

In this episode, Pastor Harry discusses why it is better to give than to receive as Christ exemplified, and how what we give of ourselves in measure to others will come back to us in both quantity and quality.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

Love is intrinsic to who and why God is, how He acts, and what He does. In this episode, Pastor Mark explains that love is intrinsic to our being as well and consider the benefits of loving others in His name.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

Being misunderstood is hard and hurtful to our emotions and our soul. In this episode, Pastor Lawrence highlights what Jesus experienced and how he responded to being misunderstood.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

In this episode, Pastor Harry turns our attention to the second half of the Prayer of Peace, where a counterintuitive spiritual truth is uncovered. Some of our deepest desires are found, not when we seek them directly, but when we selflessly give them away to others.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

The emotion of sadness is an expression of our humanity: Joy is more a choice than a feeling. In this episode, Pastor Mark explains what joy is, what it's not, and from where it ultimately comes.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

Light and darkness... These seemingly opposing forces are among the first two things mentioned in the Bible. In this episode, Pastor Lawrence shares what light can teach us about the character of God, and how by letting it shine we can help lead others out of dark places in their lives.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

In this episode, Pastor Mark reminds us that darkness comes before light and resurrection after crucifixion. Indeed, we can endure inevitable seasons of despair in this life by standing firm on the character and promises of Jesus, our solid rock of hope.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

In this episode, Pastor Lauren considers the power of faith and how, in times of doubt, we can remain assured that God is at work and can be trusted. Ultimately, it is the person and object of our faith, Jesus, who metaphorically moves mountains of pain, hurt, and challenges, etc., that we have already or will inevitably face in this life and who g…

Forgiveness... Everyone wants to receive it but few want to extend it. What do you do when you’ve been wronged... How do you handle offense? With the backdrop of the Prayer of Peace, Pastor Lawrence leads us through the scriptures in teaching and reflecting on this tough topic: When there is offense, forgive.…

In this week’s episode, Pastor Harry challenges us to rethink concepts of love, hate who are enemies, persecutors, and more. Consider the why and how of showing love even to those who seem most unloveable... If we don’t, who else will?By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

The title, “Prince of Peace,” is the Hebrew Shar Shalom, which means “the one who removes all peace-disturbing factors and secures the peace.” (ODB) In this episode, Pastor Mark considers Christ's self-identification as the Anointed One (Isaiah 61, Luke 4), the expectation of followers to identify with Him as peacemakers (Matthew 5:9), and introduc…

Though normative today, expressions of violence, hatred, and rage, etc., are not answers but only perpetuate problems between us as human beings. In this episode, Pastor Mark kicks-off Season 9 by considering the urgent need for Christians to follow in the footsteps of Jesus by becoming instruments of peace. Consider the biblical expectation, disco…

In this final episode of the Fulfilled series, Pastor Lauren walks us through the Christmas story in chronological order. Learn how 14 specific prophecies from the Old Testament found their fulfillment in the birth of Jesus... What are the odds?By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

According to Old Testament prophecy, the promised Messiah would first come to earth as a "Suffering Servant" before coming again as a "Conquering King." In this episode, Pastor Mark takes us on an epic, full-circle journey beginning with Adam and Eve's banishment from the Garden to mankind's return someday to the Tree of Life, made possible via the…

In this episode, Pastor Lawrence considers the Old Testament patriarch, Judah, to uncover in him certain characteristics and attributes later seen in his descendant, Jesus Christ. Discover how specific prophecies in the books of Genesis and Micah were fulfilled in the one and only Messiah.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

Pastor Harry kicks off this new series during the Christmas season by taking a look at Micah 5:2. What are the statistical odds that hundreds of years in advance of His birth, so many details (including his birthplace) were accurately predicted by multiple prophets, recorded in writing, and ultimately fulfilled in only one person, the Messiah, Jesu…

In this final episode of the series, Pastor Mark, walks through I Corinthians 15 where the Apostle Paul explains that resurrection is certain based on the fact that Christ was raised from the dead as witnessed by many. Since Christ was raised from the dead, we who believe in Him (Romans 10:9) will one day follow.…

What is the expectation and process of becoming more like Christ once a person has embraced Jesus as Savior and Lord? In this message, pastor Harry explains how prayer, patience, and persistence together with the Holy Spirit, right expectations, and a good understanding of God's grace is what can helps us make progress over time.…

Join Pastor Mark for a historical look at the development of human understanding re. the why, how, and what of being made right with God... from Adam and Eve to Cain & Abel, via the children of Israel, Catholicism, Martin Luther and more. Learn as well the importance and practice of letting Scripture interpret Scripture to avoid interpretive error.…

Human beings are not born neutral but with an inherent propensity to do the wrong thing. In this episode, Pastor Lawrence kicks off our new series, The Way, explaining the theological concept of human depravity from which only Jesus can help us overcome.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

In this episode, Pastor Mark explains the theological and practical implications of the Gospel as revealed in letters of the New Testament. Particularly if you struggle from day to day with sin, shame, and regret or are otherwise discouraged from believing one thing but doing another, etc., listen now to this message of inspiration, hope and encour…

All of Scripture points readers to the who and why of Jesus. In this episode, Pastor Lauren shows how thousands of years of history, hope, and prophecy culminate in the life, death, burial and resurrection of Christ as documented by the biographers Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

In this episode, Pastor Harry discusses Poems and Parables throughout the Bible. Listen to consider these powerful literary devices and discover Jesus in the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13).By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

In this episode, Pastor Lawrence examines the Bible's Old Testament prophetic books and more specifically at the book of Zechariah. Zechariah, whose name means “God Remembers” gives the post-exile people of Judah a reflective hope as well as pointing them to the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ, our King.…

Wisdom Literature provides us with moral, philosophical, and practical guidance that can be counted on as generally or typically true in most situations under normal circumstances. In this episode, Pastor Mark surveys this biblical genre to provide a framework for interpretation and examines Psalm 22 prophesying the crucifixion of Christ hundreds o…

How should we interpret Jewish Law as expressed in the first five books of the Bible? More than that, how is Christ revealed in the Law and for what purpose was it written? In this episode, Pastor Harry walks us through historical context and provides critical analysis to help answer these important questions.…

In this episode, Pastor Lawrence examines the Bible's historical literature and more specifically the book of Joshua to explain how it points ahead to a coming Savior. From the very name of the book to other metaphoric markers contained within it, learn and follow the Scarlet Thread of Redemption.By Mark DeYmaz, Harry Li, Lawrence Hicks, Lauren Carrión

In this kick-off to the Threaded series, Pastor Mark explains the why and how of exegesis and guiding principles for proper interpretation of the Bible using the Historical-Grammatical hermeneutic. Learn about the "Red Thread of Redemption" running cover to cover, seven literary genres contained in the Bible, and recognize Jesus at the center of it…