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🔗 NEXT STEPS & RESOURCES: Prepare your heart for the upcoming conference! Register today and learn more at: 614church.org/614conference/ ABOUT THIS SERMON: In this powerful 614 Conference message, guest speaker Pastor Paul Bergin dives into Mark 6 and the story of Jesus walking on water to meet His disciples in the storm. Discover what happens when you stop striving in your own strength, abandon subtle worldly compromises, and operate in spiritual authority. Learn how inviting Jesus into your boat calms fear and releases the weight and power of God's presence in your life. 📖 KEY SCRIPTURES MENTIONED: Mark 6:45–52 – Jesus Walks on Water & Calms the Storm Malachi 1–3 – The Purifying Fire & Reverence for God Exodus 33:18–23 – Moses Seeking the Glory of God 2 Corinthians 4:4 & 11:14 – Spiritual Deception & Blindness Mark 5:1–20 – Jesus Delivers the Demoniac at Gadara Ephesians 5:8–14 – Walking as Children of Light Exodus 3:14 & Luke 24:36–43 – The "I AM" & The Risen Christ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction & Preparing for Conference 00:57 Welcome Pastor Paul Bergin 04:12 Scripture Reading: Mark 6:45–52 07:48 When God Gets In Your Boat 08:24 Preparing Our Hearts for God’s Glory 11:05 The Context of Malachi & Jesus’ Purifying Work 14:53 Compassion in the Desert 16:35 Striving vs. Living in the Flow of the Spirit 18:36 Immersion Conference Announcement 20:30 Hardship, Resilience, and Overcoming in Faith 27:11 Passing By: Expectation, Majesty & Reverence 30:50 Discerning the Presence of God in the Storm 33:11 Overcoming Spiritual Warfare & Rejecting Compromise 35:23 Hearing God’s Voice Through the Word 36:35 Breaking Free From Syncretism & Spiritual Deception 42:06 Conviction vs. Condemnation & Living Pure 47:15 Operating in Spiritual Authority, Not Fear 54:18 The Great "I AM" is in Your Boat 56:24 Overcoming Anxiety, Fear, and Misperceptions 01:00:20 Call to Action, Prayer & Altar Call 01:01:12 Next Steps & Conference Registration If this message blessed you, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with someone who needs encouragement today!

Are you feeling discouraged, anxious, or overwhelmed by your current season? In this sermon on Zechariah, we explore what it means to rely not on our own strength or strategies, but on the Holy Spirit.  Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. 📍 Sermon Chapters 00:00 - Celebrating 12 Years & Overcoming Comparison 01:28 - Context: The Book of Zechariah & A Discouraged People 04:10 - Historical Background: Returning From Exile 08:16 - Zechariah 1: God Has Not Forgotten You 13:39 - Zechariah 4: Not By Might, Nor By Power 18:47 - Zechariah 9 & 12: Prophecies of Jesus the King 23:54 - Discovering Your Purpose in God’s Kingdom 28:04 - Building Daily Intimacy with the Holy Spirit #Christian #Bible #614church #DavidSwart #TheEraOfTheWaiting #ChristianSermon #JesusIsKing #HolySpirit #Sermon #Faith #Discipleship #BiblicalTeaching #Purpose

In this message, we dive deep into the transition from Solomon's physical temple to the living temple of Jesus Christ. Learn how to stop despising small beginnings, protect yourself against spiritual blindness, and step into your identity as a living temple carrying the presence, peace, and power of God everywhere you go. Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. 📍 Sermon Chapters 00:00 – Broken Lego Creations & Human Expectations 03:00 – Why We Miss What God Is Doing 05:15 – Ezra 3: Rebuilding the Foundation of the Temple 09:20 – Joy vs. Weeping: Looking Back vs. Looking Ahead 10:45 – Haggai 2: Do Not Despise the Day of Small Beginnings 17:28 – The True Temple Revealed: Jesus and the New Covenant 23:25 – How to Live as the Temple of God Today 33:00 – Shifting Your Gaze & Closing Prayer #Christian #Bible #614church #DavidSwart #TheEraOfTheWaiting #ChristianSermon #JesusIsKing #HolySpirit #Sermon #Faith #Discipleship #BiblicalTeaching #Purpose

🔗 NEXT STEPS & RESOURCES: Prepare your heart for the upcoming conference! Register today and learn more at: 614church.org/614conference/ --------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS SERMON: At our first 614 Conference sermon, guest speaker Dr. R.T. Kendall breaks down Acts 3 and the miraculous healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate. Discover what it truly means to walk in the ungrieved presence of God, live sensitive to the Spirit’s guidance, and experience the freedom of total forgiveness. --------------------------------------------------- 📖 KEY SCRIPTURES MENTIONED: • Acts 3:1–10 – The Healing at the Beautiful Gate • Exodus 33:19 & Romans 9 – God's Sovereign Mercy • John 5:19 – Jesus Doing Only What the Father Does • John 3:8 – The Wind of the Holy Spirit • Ephesians 4:30–32 – Grieving the Spirit & Total Forgiveness • John 1:32–34 – The Spirit Descending and Remaining Like a Dove --------------------------------------------------- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction & Preparing for Conference 01:00 - Welcome Dr. R.T. Kendall & Opening Prayer 06:30 - Point 1: The Sovereignty of the Spirit 11:14 - Point 2: The Sensitivity of the Spirit 15:02 - Immersion Conference 2027 Announcement 16:50 - How We Grieve the Holy Spirit 22:30 - Walking in the Ungrieved Spirit 28:20 - The Unity of the Spirit in the Church 32:15 - Point 3: The Surprise of the Spirit 34:08 - Honor the Blood & Honor the Holy Spirit 35:28 - Point 4: Total Forgiveness & Spiritual Anointing 39:44 - The Strategy of the Spirit (Acts 3) 40:40 - Pointing Glory Back to God 43:15 - The Ultimate Question: Why Should God Let You Into Heaven? 45:44 - Prayer of Salvation & Altar Call 48:01 - Next Steps & Conference Registration --------------------------------------------------- If this message blessed you, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with someone who needs encouragement today!

We often treat the Bible like a routine to complete or a set of rules to keep, but reading the Word of God properly is essential to experiencing an abundant, joyful life with Him. Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. 📍 Sermon Chapters 00:00 – Where We Are in God’s Story 03:45 – What is Truth? 08:42 – The Glove Box Illustration: How God Reveals Himself 12:00 – 1. Revere the Word of God 16:20 – 2. Read the Word for Understanding 25:37 – 3. Respond to the Word with Joy & Obedience #Christian #Bible #614church #DavidSwart #TheEraOfTheWaiting #ChristianSermon #JesusIsKing #HolySpirit #Sermon #Faith #Discipleship #BiblicalTeaching #Purpose

What are you building with your life? In Nehemiah 1–4, we look at what it truly takes to build a life and a church focused on God’s Kingdom. Through the example of Nehemiah, a cupbearer turned leader, we discover three core principles of kingdom building. Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. 📍 Sermon Chapters 00:00 – Reading Nehemiah 1 & The Era of Waiting 05:01 – Overarching Question: What Are You Building? 05:58 – Principle 1: Persistent & Intercessory Prayer 10:21 – Praying "Your Kingdom Come" in Daily Life 19:50 – Principle 2: Focused & Unifying Work 30:20 – Principle 3: Facing Internal & External Opposition 33:30 – How Nehemiah Points Us Directly to Jesus #Christian #Bible #614church #DavidSwart #TheEraOfTheWaiting #ChristianSermon #JesusIsKing #HolySpirit #Sermon #Faith #Discipleship #BiblicalTeaching #Purpose

In this message, we dive into Ezra 1 to explore how God's sovereign hand moves world leaders, fulfills ancient prophecies, and calls His people out of exile. Discover how the decree of King Cyrus reveals a God who is all-powerful, merciful, and active in our daily lives, and why standard comfort can never replace a life surrendered to Christ. Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. 📍 Sermon Chapters 00:00 - Ezra 1: Scripture Reading & Prayer 05:15 - Historical Context: From Exile to Return 12:15 - God’s Sovereignty Over Pagan Kings 15:15 - How God Stirs the Hearts of His People 22:56 - Shadows of Former Glory & The Era of Waiting 30:36 - Breaking Free From Earthly Comfort 34:00 - Lessons from Faith Heroes (Hebrews 11) 37:14 - A Prayer for Salvation and Heart Renewal #Christian #Bible #614church #DavidSwart #TheEraOfTheKings #ChristianSermon #JesusIsKing #HolySpirit #Sermon #Faith #Discipleship #BiblicalTeaching #Purpose

The local church is not a human institution, it’s God’s design to reveal His wisdom to the world. In this message, we unpack Acts 2 and Ephesians 3 to explore 7 foundational habits of the early church that every modern believer needs today. Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. 📍 Sermon Chapters 00:00 - Testimonies: What God Is Doing in the Local Church 07:15 - God’s Design for the Church (Ephesians 3) 16:14 - 1. Bold Preaching: Proclaiming Uncomfortable Truth 20:24 - 2. Water Baptism & Sacraments: Next Steps of Obedience 24:43 - 3. Devoted to the Word: Learning Scriptures Together 28:44 - 4. Genuine Fellowship: Doing Life Beyond Sunday 31:50 - 5. Houses of Prayer: Prioritizing Prayer in Community 33:32 - 6. Radical Generosity: Caring for One Another's Needs 36:10 - 7. Kingdom Growth & Contending for Church Unity #Christian #Bible #614church #DavidSwart #TheEraOfTheKings #ChristianSermon #JesusIsKing #HolySpirit #Sermon #Faith #Discipleship #BiblicalTeaching #Purpose

What do you do when culture presses you to compromise? In this message, we look into the Book of Daniel to explore what it means to be "resolved" in our faith before the trial even comes. Through the story of Daniel and his friends in the fiery furnace, discover how unwavering faith, godly community, and standing bold can transform your life, even when the outcome isn't what you expected. Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. 📍 Sermon Chapters 00:00 - Israel's History: The Divided Kingdom & Exile 03:00 - God's Patience: The Warnings of the Prophets 05:15 - Daniel's Resolve: Choosing Not to Compromise 08:50 - The Importance of Godly Friendships 11:45 - Stepping Out in Boldness: Nebuchadnezzar's Dream 18:30 - The Fiery Furnace: Standing Firm Under Pressure 23:30 - Walking Unbound: The Fourth Man in the Fire #Christian #Bible #614church #DavidSwart #TheEraOfTheKings #ChristianSermon #JesusIsKing #HolySpirit #Sermon #Faith #Discipleship #BiblicalTeaching #Purpose

In this message, we look at the book of Lamentations to discover what it truly means to biblically lament. When life breaks down and our circumstances don't instantly change, how do we process deep grief while still anchoring our hearts in the unchanging nature of God? Looking at 2 Kings 25 and Lamentations 3, we learn that hope isn't an emotion we wait for, it is a truth we preach to our own souls. Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. 📍 Sermon Chapters 00:00 - Why We Avoid Sad Stories 06:33 - The Context of Lamentations & 2 Kings 25 12:35 - Sitting in the Rubble: Reading Lamentations 3 19:06 - The Turnaround: "This I Call to Mind" 24:16 - Lions, Not Kittens: God’s Unchanging Nature 29:55 - From Private Pain to Shared Grief 34:25 - Weeping Over the City #Christian #Bible #614church #DavidSwart #TheEraOfTheKings #ChristianSermon #JesusIsKing #HolySpirit #Sermon #Faith #Discipleship #BiblicalTeaching #Purpose

In these 15-minute message slots, our preachers share what God has been showing them through Scripture, offering powerful insights on prayer, trusting the Good Shepherd, abiding in Christ, and trusting God in the midst of suffering. Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. 📍 Sermon Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Sermon Shorts 00:49 - The Power & Foundation of Prayer (Mitch Patterson) 12:53 - Listening to the Good Shepherd (Chloe Romero) 28:03 - Abiding in the Love of Christ (Sean Graney) 48:28 - Trusting God in Suffering (Courtney Crawford) #SermonShorts #614Church #Preaching #ChristianSermons #DavidSwart #Faith #Discipleship #BiblicalTeaching #purpose

When King Josiah’s workers rediscovered the lost Book of the Law in the temple, he faced a critical choice: react with defensiveness, fall into shame, or choose true repentance. Join us as we trace Josiah’s radical reforms in 2 Kings, explore Jesus’s call to be the salt of the earth in Matthew 5, and learn how God promises to give us a brand-new heart. Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. 📍 Sermon Chapters 00:00 - Introduction & 7 Years at 614 Church 02:32 - Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:13–16 (Salt & Light) 05:12 - The Era of the Kings: Context of Exile & Generational Decline 07:13 - King Josiah Rediscovers the Book of the Law (2 Kings 22) 11:02 - How Do You Respond to God's Word? Defensiveness, Shame, or Repentance 18:15 - Reforming Community vs. Private Faith (The Desert Fathers Warning) 23:10 - Salt & Light: Bringing Flavor to your Workplace & School 30:15 - God’s Promise: A New Heart & A New Spirit (Ezekiel 36) #Christian #bible #614church #davidswart #TheEraOfTheKings #1Kings #elijah #GracePrinciple #ChristianSermon #JesusIsKing #FaithOverReligion #HolySpirit #Sermon #Faith #Discipleship #BiblicalTeaching #purpose

Are you naturally wired as a "Justice Warrior" fighting for structural change, or a "Journaler" focused on deep internal healing and personal growth? In this message, we unpack the Old Testament survey through the eyes of two major prophets, Isaiah and Jeremiah, and see how Jesus fulfills both roles. Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. 📍 Sermon Chapters 00:00 - Introduction & Acknowledging God’s Presence 01:05 - The Two Mindsets: Justice Warriors vs. Journalers 03:15 - The Story Arc: Creation to Kings and the Messiah 11:30 - Context 1: Isaiah, Assyria, and the Diagnosis of Injustice 16:15 - The Year of Jubilee: Jesus Fulfills Isaiah 61 (Luke 4) 22:30 - Context 2: Jeremiah, Babylon, and the Broken Heart 27:35 - The New Covenant: Jesus Fulfills Jeremiah 31 (Luke 22) 33:04 - The Whole Gospel: King of Justice & Great Physician #Christian #bible #614church #davidswart #TheEraOfTheKings #1Kings #elijah #GracePrinciple #ChristianSermon #JesusIsKing #FaithOverReligion #HolySpirit #Sermon #Faith #Discipleship #BiblicalTeaching #purpose

Spiritual decay rarely happens overnight. It starts with small compromises and ignored warnings. Danny walks through the kings of Israel to reveal how ignoring conviction desensitizes our hearts, and why returning to the fear of the Lord brings true freedom in Jesus. Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. 📍 Sermon Chapters 00:00 - Consuming Fire & Acceptable Worship 00:43 - The Honda Civic: How Small Moments Lead to Decay 04:06 - Compounding Spiritual Decline & The Kings of Israel 06:14 - Looking at Brokenness Through the Lens of Jesus 10:44 - Rebellious Control: Worshiping God on Our Own Terms 15:19 - Ignoring the Warnings & Desensitizing the Conscience 22:08 - When Sin Stops Stinging: Loss of Conviction 28:17 - What God Really Wants: Repentance Over Performance #Christian #bible #614church #davidswart #TheEraOfTheKings #1Kings #elijah #GracePrinciple #ChristianSermon #JesusIsKing #FaithOverReligion #HolySpirit #Sermon #Faith #Discipleship #BiblicalTeaching #purpose

Is it possible to claim faith in God while running your life on a completely different system? Be sure to follow 614 Church online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/ Website: https://www.614church.org To support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/ To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below! https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193 Until Everyone Knows Jesus. 📍 Sermon Chapters 00:00 – The Church Festival & The Culture of Compromise 02:00 – American Worldview: Modern Syncretism Defined 04:36 – Context: The Era of the Kings & King Ahab's Reign 08:24 – Jezebel, Baal Worship, and the Israelite Duplicity 12:17 – Elijah Confronts Ahab: "Troubler of Israel" 13:06 – The Showdown on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18) 19:35 – Confronting the Fear of Man vs. Standing for Truth 26:45 – Stop Limping: Choosing Wholehearted Faith #Christian #bible #614church #davidswart #TheEraOfTheKings #1Kings #elijah #GracePrinciple #ChristianSermon #JesusIsKing #FaithOverReligion #HolySpirit #Sermon #Faith #Discipleship #BiblicalTeaching #purpose