In part seven of Living Under the Influence, Pastor Brian exposes the flaw in culture’s equation for peace—which tries to subtract problems—and reveals that true biblical peace (eirēnē / shalom)
In this message, Pastor Brian unpacks the biblical meaning of self-control (enkrateia), demonstrating that true self-control is not a matter of human willpower, but the Spirit-produced power to bring our
Self-control isn’t about trying harder or relying on greater will power. It is the fruit of a life surrendered to the Holy Spirit. When the Holy Spirit is in control,
In this message, Pastor Brian examines biblical kindness (chrēstotēs), revealing it as active grace and moral excellence that meets real needs rather than merely conforming to cultural pleasantries. By keeping
In this message, Pastor Brian contrasts fleeting situational happiness with biblical joy, defining true joy as the internal fruit of the Holy Spirit that depends entirely on who lives within
In this week’s message, Pastor Brian unpacks the fruit of goodness, defining it as the active expression of moral excellence that seeks to benefit others rather than just a personal
In this message, Pastor Brian begins the new series by diving into the fruit of patience, defining it not merely as waiting, but as having absolute confidence in God’s character
In this Father’s Day message, Pastor Brian emphasizes that while salvation is a free gift secured by the cross, the fruit of our lives serves as the receipt proving our
In this message, Pastor Brian kicks off the new series by reminding us that spiritual fruit cannot be manufactured; it is the natural byproduct of remaining connected to Jesus, the
In this message, Pastor Brian unpacks the subtle cultural current, or aion, that constantly pressures believers to drift away from the truth of God’s Word. He challenges us to resist
In this message, Pastor Brian emphasizes that the church is an essential environment where the faith engraved at home is reinforced through a community of believers. By choosing to be