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Healthy Church - Mark Middleton - 08.30.26
What does a healthy church look like?Â
In Acts 2, we see a picture of a church birthed by the Word of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. Healthy churches are Spirit-filled, preach the Gospel, lead people to repentance, devote themselves to the Word, fellowship, the Lord’s Table, and prayer—and experience awe, unity, generosity, joy, miracles, and salvation.
This Sunday, we dive into what it means to be a healthy church and what happens when a church fully embraces the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.
Healthy Women - Rachel Middleton - 08.23.26
Being a healthy woman starts with knowing you're a child of God.
Being a woman was never meant to be something we have to fight against or prove. God designed us as helpers, advocates, nurturers, and life-givers and that design is honorable.Â
A healthy christian woman begins by knowing whose she is: a beloved daughter of God. From there, we surrender the lies of culture, crucify our flesh, and learn to live according to Scripture rather than the world's definition of worth, control and identity.Â
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Healthy Men - Caleb Pugh - 08.16.26
To be a healthy christian is to be a mature christian.
In order to define a "title" for a man you must look to Jesus for the definition, what is a good spouse..look to Jesus, what is a good provider..look to Jesus, what is a good manager..look to Jesus, everything perfect and good is from and because of Him.
This morning we take a look at Philippians 2 and Colossians 1.
If you want to be a Godly, righteous & humble man you MUST have the attitude of Christ. Humility is the way...
Healthy Parenting - Mark and Rachel Middleton - 08.09.26
What are you passing on to your children?
Our children are a gift from the Lord—and as parents, we have the incredible responsibility of shaping the legacy they will carry.
In this sermon, Mark and Rachel talk about building a healthy, Christ-centered home, modeling faith, shepherding our children’s hearts, creating a godly family culture, and parenting with eternity in mind.Â
You can’t outsource spiritual formation. Your family is your first ministry.
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Healthy Body - Mark Middleton - 07.26.26
In this sermon, we explore what it truly means to honor God with our bodies as part of living a healthy, Christ-centered life. Looking at Jesus' greatest commandment and Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians, we discover that spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health are deeply connected. Learn why your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, how to overcome the pull of the flesh, and what it looks like to steward your health for God's glory. Plus, hear the invitation to join our church-wide health fast, prayer gatherings, and practical next steps toward lasting biblical health.
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Healthy Relationships - Rachel & Mark Middleton - 08.02.26
Marriage is God's design—a sacred covenant that reflects Christ's love for His Church. From the beginning, God created marriage for unity, companionship, and becoming "one flesh." A thriving marriage begins by putting Jesus first, prioritizing your spouse, practicing mutual submission, fighting for unity, serving one another with humility, extending forgiveness freely, and honoring intimacy as a gift within marriage. When we behold Jesus as our Bridegroom and follow His example of sacrificial love, our marriages become a powerful testimony of God's grace, faithfulness, and covenant love.
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Healthy Mind - Caleb Pugh - 07.19.26
To have a healthy mind means to be one who beholds the cross of Jesus Christ.
What does it mean to have the mind of Christ? In this episode, we explore the cost of following Jesus, what it means to truly love Him through obedience, and why outward sacrifices without love are empty. Discover why a healthy mind begins with crucifying your own will, surrendering to God's, and becoming more like the One you behold. True health isn't measured by longevity—it is marked by obedience to Christ.
BEHOLD JESUS CHRIST.Â
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Healthy Soul - Mark & Rachel Middleton - 07.12.26
Today's episode is continuing our Healthy Series, we continued exploring God's design for true wholeness—loving Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. After recapping the importance of spiritual health and daily connection with Jesus, we shifted our focus to soul health, especially our emotions. We discussed how culture often encourages feelings to become our highest authority, but Scripture calls us to let God's truth lead instead. Looking at David in Psalm 42 and Jesus in Gethsemane, we learned a biblical pattern for emotional health: name your emotions, bring them to God, and submit them to His wi...
Healthy - Mark Middleton - 07.5.26
Health starts with Jesus.Â
In this opening episode of our Healthy series, we explore what true spiritual health really looks like—not a better image or self-improvement, but a life made whole through Christ. Discover how daily connection with God transforms your heart, soul, mind, and strength, why Jesus is the model of complete wholeness, and how abiding in His presence leads to lasting peace, freedom, and fruitfulness. If you've been feeling spiritually dry, distracted, or simply hungry for more of God, this sermon is an invitation to become healthy from the inside out.
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Commissioning Service - Don Ross - 06.28.26
In this message, Don Ross visited our church to help commission our new Senior Pastor and shared a powerful challenge from 2 Timothy. Walking through seven biblical commands—choose to be strong in the grace of Christ, entrust the faith to reliable people, endure suffering, be a good soldier, train like an athlete, develop a farmer's attitude—he encouraged the church to pursue faithful, enduring discipleship.Â
Don reminded us that a life of ministry is marked by perseverance, discipline, and complete dependence on God's grace.
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Beloved: Loved People Love People - Mark Middleton - 06.21.26
What happens when God's love doesn't just stop with us, but flows through us to others? In this week's message from our Beloved series, Mark Middleton shares a simple but life-changing truth: Loved people love people. Jesus never intended His love to be something we simply receive and store away. Like a river, His love is meant to flow into our lives and then out to the people around us.
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Beloved: Love Frees Us From Fear - Mark Middleton - 06.14.26
What if the fears that quietly shape your life are actually rooted in believing something other than God's love? In this message from our Beloved series, Mark Middleton dives into 1 John 4 to discover one of the most powerful truths in Scripture: perfect love drives out fear.Â
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Beloved - Mark Middleton - 06.07.26
What if the most important thing about you isn’t what you do, what you’ve accomplished, or even where you’ve failed—but simply that you are loved by Jesus?
In Week One of our Beloved series, Mark Middleton explores the identity that shaped the Apostle John’s entire life. Rather than introducing himself by his accomplishments, John chose to be known as “the disciple whom Jesus loved.” It wasn’t false humility—it was a revelation. John understood that the Christian life begins not with striving, serving, or performing, but with receiving the love of God.
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Understanding and the Fear of the Lord - Caleb Pugh - 05.31.26
Caleb shares on the spirit of Understanding and the Fear of the Lord. Through scripture, we learn that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10) and that “in the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence” (Proverbs 14:26). Far from producing insecurity, a healthy fear of God leads to refuge, stability, and a deeper understanding of who He is.
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Spirit of Counsel and Might - Mark and Memo - 05.24.26
In this powerful Pentecost Sunday message, Mark and Memo dive into the Spirit of Counsel and Might from Isaiah 11:2 and explore what it means to live fully surrendered to the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit is not a force — He is a person. He leads, counsels, empowers, strengthens, and transforms lives. Throughout Scripture, we see that counsel and might always work together. Counsel is hearing God’s voice. Might is having the courage and power to obey it.
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The Gift of the Holy Spirit - Michael Thompson - 05.17.26
Special guest, Michael Thompson, teaches on the gift and the power of the Holy Spirit in us.Â
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Spirit of Understanding - Mark Middleton - 05.10.25
In this episode, we continue our series Only One Spirit by diving into the power and purpose of the Holy Spirit—specifically, the Spirit of Understanding.
Ephesians 4:4 reminds us there is one body and one Spirit—yet we live in a world full of competing voices and opposing spirits that seek to confuse, distract, and ultimately destroy. But Jesus didn’t leave us alone. In John 20, He breathed on His disciples and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” That same Spirit now lives in us.
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The Spirit of Wisdom - Mark Middleton - 05.03.25
Drawing from Isaiah 11, Proverbs 9, and the teachings of Jesus, Mark Middleton explores the difference between knowledge and true wisdom—and why wisdom isn’t just information, but a Person. Jesus is revealed not only as one who gives wisdom, but as wisdom itself. And through the Holy Spirit, that same wisdom is available to us today.
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This is Eternal Life, To Know Jesus - Wes Lindseth - 04.26.26
In this episode, Wes Lindseth talks about relying on Jesus, how to really know Him, and recognizing the infinite worth of Him as Lord, stoking a passion to pursue Him, and holding fast to the progress He’s already grown in us.Â
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The Spirit of the Lord - Mark Middleton - 04.19.26
This week we're opening up Isaiah 11:2 and studying the sevenfold Spirit of God, starting with the Spirit of the Lord. This is the Spirit that rested on Jesus in full measure, and by the blood of the Lamb, that same Spirit is available to you right now.
It's time to stop performing and start living from sonship. Receive the Holy Spirit — you belong to God.
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Only One Spirit - Mark Middleton - 04.12.26
We’re kicking off a new series, Only One Spirit: The Holy Spirit.
This episode lays the foundation for what’s ahead as we explore who the Holy Spirit really is—God, present and active in our lives. From the breath of Jesus in John 20 to the rushing wind in Acts 2, we see the Spirit who fills, leads, and transforms.
He is personal. He speaks, guides, and dwells within every believer—and there is more.
This message is an invitation: to know Him, not just know about Him, and to live a life shaped b...
He Is Risen - Mark Middleton - 04.05.26
Through the stories of Mary Magdalene, Thomas, and Peter, we see three deeply personal encounters with Jesus—each one different, each one transformative. Mary discovers that Jesus knows her by name. Thomas moves from doubt to unshakable belief. Peter finds restoration after failure. And in their stories, we begin to see our own.
This message is an invitation: to draw near, to believe again (or for the first time), and to return to Jesus with open hands. Because the same risen Christ who called them is calling you.
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The Lords Table - Wes Lindseth - 03.29.26
What does the Lord’s Table really mean for us today?
In this message, Wes Lindseth teaches from three powerful moments in Scripture—Psalm 23, Exodus 12, and Jesus’ final meal with His disciples. The table God sets is deeply personal. It’s a table of provision, preparation, and passion.
This isn’t just about a ritual—it’s about relationship. It’s about slowing down, remembering, and recognizing what God has done, and what He’s still doing in our lives. Pull up a seat and join us at the table.
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Abiding Is Beholding - Mark and Caleb - 03.22.26
What if spiritual transformation isn’t about trying harder—but seeing clearer?
In this powerful message, Mark and Caleb explore the heart of discipleship: beholding Jesus. True change doesn’t begin with behavior, discipline, or knowledge—it begins with fixing our eyes on Him. When we truly see Jesus, everything shifts. What once felt like obligation becomes desire, and obedience flows naturally from love.
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Beholding Jesus - Mark Middleton - 03.15.26
What does it really mean to follow Jesus and to make disciples?
In this episode, Mark Middleton preaches on the heart of the church’s mission through Matthew 28:19: we are called not only to be disciples, but to make disciples. But discipleship doesn’t start with behavior, knowledge, or discipline—it begins with beholding Jesus.
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The Joy of the Lord is Our Strength - Mark Middleton - 03.08.26
What if the key to enduring life’s battles isn’t just perseverance—but joy? In this episode, we dive into the book of Nehemiah, exploring how the walls of Jerusalem were rebuilt in just 52 days after 130 years of ruins—and what that miracle reveals about God’s work in us.
If you’re ready to reclaim joy as your source of strength and experience life in the fullness of God’s kingdom, this episode will inspire and equip you to live with courage, hope, and laughter in the face of life’s challenges.
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Christ in You - Wes Lindseth - 03.01.26
What does it really mean to have Christ in you? In this message, Wes Lindseth explores the calling and identity of every believer through the lens of Nehemiah’s burden, Paul’s prayer in Ephesians, and the spiritual strength found in the armor of God.
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Raising Kingdom Kids: Mark Middleton, Caleb Pugh & Tom Crandall
in this conversation, Mark Middleton, Caleb Pugh, and Tom Crandall dive into what it truly means to raise children with a Kingdom-focused faith. Together they talk about how parents can nurture a strong relationship with God in everyday family life and equip kids to follow Jesus authentically — not just on Sundays, but around the dinner table and in the world.
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Built Under Fire - Mark Middleton - 02.22.26
In Nehemiah 4–6, the wall is going up—but so is the opposition. Mocking. Threats. Lies. Intimidation. False accusations. Distractions. The moment progress starts, resistance shows up. Why? Because a great work often brings great opposition.
This episode dives into the tactics of the enemy and the strategy of heaven. If you’ve felt discouraged, distracted, or under attack lately, this message will strengthen your resolve and remind you: the opposition may be loud, but our God fights for us.
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Finding Your Place on the Wall - Mark and Memo - 02.15.26
In this sermon, Mark and Memo teach from Nehemiah, reminding us that everyone had a place on the wall—priests, families, professionals, leaders, even those with complicated pasts. From the Sheep Gate to the Dung Gate, every section mattered.Â
This episode is a call to stop standing in the rubble and start rebuilding.
You are God’s workmanship. You are engaged in a great work. Now it’s time to rise up and build.
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A Great Work - Mark Middleton - 02.09.26
In this episode, Mark Middleton dives into the story of Nehemiah to discover how God rebuilds what has been broken for generations. The walls of Jerusalem had lain in ruins for nearly 150 years—symbols of lost protection, dignity, and identity. This sermon is a call to pray first, see clearly, and step forward in faith—because God still rebuilds cities the same way He always has: one heart restored, one life surrendered, one obedient “yes” at a time.
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God is Love - Leslie Crandall - 02.01.26
Leslie Crandall, from Bethel Church in Redding CA teaches on the love of God.Â
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An Attitude of Gratitude - Mark Middleton - 01.25.26
In this episode, Mark Middleton teaches on why thanksgiving isn’t a moment or a mood, but a posture that shapes how we live. From the healing leper who returned to say thank you, to Jesus’ overflowing fullness in John 1, to the soul-anchoring declaration of Psalm 23—this teaching reminds us that grace flows from who Jesus already is. Gratitude keeps our hearts open, our minds renewed, and our lives grounded in humility.
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A Season of Grace - Mark Middleton - 01.18.26
Mark Middleton shares a simple but powerful truth in this Sunday morning sermon: “Thank you moves you into the presence.” Gratitude is not just a response to breakthroughs—it’s the pathway that leads us there. While complaining anchors us in the wilderness, thanksgiving lifts our eyes, softens our hearts, and moves us forward in faith.
Drawing from Psalm 100, Psalm 1, Colossians 3, Mark explains how gratitude positions us like trees planted by living water—rooted, nourished, and fruitful in every season. Gratitude shapes where our roots grow, keeps us abiding in Christ, and aligns our lives with the f...
Grace in Gratitude - Mark Middleton - 01.11.26
In this message, Mark invites us into a simple but powerful truth: gratitude expands our capacity for grace. Mark unpacks why grace isn’t limited by God’s supply but by our ability to receive it, how gratitude stretches our spiritual “wineskins,” and why Jesus never came to patch up an old life—He came to give us a brand-new one. This episode will encourage you to lean into gratitude, refocus your hunger on God’s presence, and discover how a simple “thank you” can open your life to more of what God wants to pour out.
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A Rock of Remembrance - Wes Lindseth - 12.28.25
In this episode, we explore the powerful biblical theme of Ebenezer—a rock of remembrance—and how intentionally recalling God’s faithfulness helps us grow in the grace of gratitude. Drawing from 1 Samuel 3–7, Matthew 16, and Matthew 7, we journey through three significant “rocks” found in Scripture:
A rock of remembrance — declaring, “Up to this point the Lord has helped us.” I Samuel 7:12A rock of revelation — the life-changing truth of who Jesus is. Matt 16:15-19A rock called Christ Jesus — the only foundation that stands firm through every storm. Matt 7:24-27This message invites...
Grace in Gratitude - Wes Lindseth - 01.04.26
Growing in Gratitude: A Transforming Grace
In this message from Life Church 7, Pastor Wes teaches that gratitude is not a behavior we force, but a grace God grows within us. While launching 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting, he calls the church to something deeper—living from a heart shaped by grace and rooted in thankfulness.
Through Psalm 100, the story of the ten lepers in Luke 17, and powerful healing testimonies, this sermon reveals how gratitude opens the door to God’s presence, keeps our hearts aligned with faith, and brings glory to God. Pastor Wes remi...
Immanuel, God With Us - Wes Lindseth - 12.21.25
What if the greatest promise of Christmas isn’t just that God came, but that God stayed? In this message from our Incarnation series, Wes Lindseth walks us through the powerful truth of Immanuel—God with us.Â
As we unpack the Incarnation, we’ll see how God’s nearness produces two life-shaping graces: gratitude and humility. When we truly grasp that God is with us, it changes how we see ourselves and how we treat others. This is an encouraging, grounding word for anyone who needs to be reminded today: you are not al...
The Mystery of the Incarnation - Mark Wheaton - 12.14.25
In this sermon, Mark Wheaton explores the breathtaking mystery of Jesus stepping into humanity—fully God, fully man—and why that changes everything. Drawing from Philippians 2:6–8, we see Christ’s humility and willingness to enter our broken world. Through prophetic promises in Isaiah 7, 9, and 61, and their fulfillment in Luke 1, we’re reminded that God’s plan was never rushed or accidental—it was intentional, loving, and redemptive.
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The Incarnation: the Light has Come - Mark Middleton - 12.07.25
In this message, Mark Middleton reminds us that Jesus didn’t just begin at Christmas—He stepped into our world as the Eternal Word and the True Light. Walking through John 1:1–18, we discover the God who takes on flesh, breaks through darkness, and welcomes us into His family. The Light has come—receive Him.
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