Listen as Pastor Wayne and guest speakers share the Word of God in a real and meaningful way. http://www.marana.church Copyright 2013, Living Hope Family Church Marana http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Sun, 28 Sep 2025 11:18:00 -0700 waygriff@gmail.com) Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:57:00 -0700 waygriff@gmail.com Living Hope Family Church Marana Sermons Listen as Pastor Wayne and guest speakers share the Word of God in a real and meaningful way. Living Hope Family Church Marana Wayne Griffith waygriff@gmail.com faith,hope,love,Jesus Christ,God,spirit,righteous,forgiven,pentecostal,charasmatic,baptism,Holy Spirit no no https://www.marana.church/storage/media/images/channel/y1vsoG27XLlo1HrBP32XpdInV5FMirKKnxPYbjc3.jpeg http://www.marana.church What are we here for? What is our purpose as a church? We want to reach people for Christ. People desperately need Jesus. Today we will look at how missions must be a priority. https://www.marana.church/messages/focus-on-the-mission-2 0e2c2edd7899c88849add241d38c72fd506aba6a Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:57:00 -0700 Focus on the Mission What are we here for? What is our purpose as a church? We want to reach people for Christ. People desperately need Jesus. Today we will look at how missions must be a priority. 44:50 Wayne Griffith faith, hope, love, steward, stewardship, mission, serve, servant no no Last week we talked about how God has a plan and purpose for your life. Today I want to talk to you about the price that accompanies that purpose. Will you be willing to pay it? https://www.marana.church/messages/you-have-been-called-will-you-pay-the-price 0c1153fc45369e94ab1a3b6d0c776a301b82080d Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:32:00 -0700 You Have Been Called - Will You Pay The Price? Last week we talked about how God has a plan and purpose for your life. Today I want to talk to you about the price that accompanies that purpose. Will you be willing to pay it? 37:55 Wayne Griffith faith, love, call, called, calling, purpose, cost, count, hate, family, value, priority, ministry, reward, serve, serving, servant no no God has a plan and purpose for your life. The gospel is so much more than being forgiven. It is about being set free to serve the One who has purchased our freedom. And now that we are free, we can finally live the life He called us to live, not only in freedom, but in service. We should all be doing our part to ensure the body is strong and functioning as God intended it to. We all have a role to fill. We are the body of Christ, each one of us created for a purpose, to build the church, and glorify God. Today, I want to encourage you and challenge you to step out and walk in the purpose for which God created you. https://www.marana.church/messages/you-have-been-called-fulfill-your-purpose 99c3cafbb2cdf34fc3a45a1e41dfd525131d83d3 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:54:00 -0700 You Have Been Called - Fulfill Your Purpose God has a plan and purpose for your life. The gospel is so much more than being forgiven. It is about being set free to serve the One who has purchased our freedom. And now that we are free, we can finally live the life He called us to live, not only in freedom, but in service. We should all be doing our part to ensure the body is strong and functioning as God intended it to. We all have a role to fill. We are the body of Christ, each one of us created for a purpose, to build the church, and glorify God. Today, I want to encourage you and challenge you to step out and walk in the purpose for which God created you. 43:31 Wayne Griffith faith, love, hope, calling, call, purpose, called, plan, faithfulness, good, reward, ministry, serve, serving, servant no no God is trustworthy. What He has given to us has equipped us to live a godly life. This "treasure in earthen vessels" enables us to experience peace and contentment based on "Christ in us, the hope of glory". Our born again lifestyle should reflect Him. https://www.marana.church/messages/contentment aa9bb53b9c6be2383662ed12426f2e25c35b72e5 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0700 Contentment God is trustworthy. What He has given to us has equipped us to live a godly life. This "treasure in earthen vessels" enables us to experience peace and contentment based on "Christ in us, the hope of glory". Our born again lifestyle should reflect Him. 41:56 Joseph Kobel contentment, satisfaction, godliness, gain no no The last instructions Jesus gave was to go in to all the earth and make disciples. He also told us that He would send a Helper. The Holy Spirit will give us power and His gifts to accomplish what Jesus has given us to do. We need His power now just as much as they needed it then. https://www.marana.church/messages/filled-with-power f0a65acf90a88de1eab7aebca3665d9e51bae92e Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:47:00 -0700 Filled With Power The last instructions Jesus gave was to go in to all the earth and make disciples. He also told us that He would send a Helper. The Holy Spirit will give us power and His gifts to accomplish what Jesus has given us to do. We need His power now just as much as they needed it then. 40:03 Wayne Griffith faith, love, holy, spirit, spiritual, gifts, gifts, power, baptize, baptism, tongue, tongues, healing, prophecy, prophetgmail no no We finally come to the end of the letter to the Romans. In this final chapter, Paul greets over 20 people by name, a couple that are unnamed, and several churches that are meeting in people's homes. These are people who he had met along the way in his missionary travels, and it seems he intended to meet them in Rome. He also closes the letter with greetings on nine other believers with him when he wrote the letter. This shows that Paul was not a man who went at it alone. He not only cared about reaching unbelievers, but he cared about his relationships with those who believed as well. He didn’t just make converts, but rather he made disciples, and he taught these disciples to do the same. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-161-27 8b0e1efc31d415b1a1357750fe00dfc833d7e936 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:35:00 -0700 Romans 16:1-27 We finally come to the end of the letter to the Romans. In this final chapter, Paul greets over 20 people by name, a couple that are unnamed, and several churches that are meeting in people's homes. These are people who he had met along the way in his missionary travels, and it seems he intended to meet them in Rome. He also closes the letter with greetings on nine other believers with him when he wrote the letter. This shows that Paul was not a man who went at it alone. He not only cared about reaching unbelievers, but he cared about his relationships with those who believed as well. He didn’t just make converts, but rather he made disciples, and he taught these disciples to do the same. 41:05 Wayne Griffith God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Savior, Faith Love, Peace, Paul, Letter, Hope, no no As we near the final chapter of this lengthy letter Paul mentions how satisfied he is with the believers' while reminding them (and us) of "some points". Then he expresses his desire to visit them and afterwards head to Spain. He explains the reason for the delay was preaching all around where Christ had never been heard of. Since he was done, he was going to deliver some much needed aid from Macedonia and Achaia to the saints in Jerusalem. Knowing that he has deadly enemies, he asks for "striving in prayer" together for him. The chapter ends with a short prayer for the Roman believers. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-1514-33 1d55e62cb3c6707f91498bd1bf285325ff679bab Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:45:00 -0700 Romans 15:14-33 As we near the final chapter of this lengthy letter Paul mentions how satisfied he is with the believers' while reminding them (and us) of "some points". Then he expresses his desire to visit them and afterwards head to Spain. He explains the reason for the delay was preaching all around where Christ had never been heard of. Since he was done, he was going to deliver some much needed aid from Macedonia and Achaia to the saints in Jerusalem. Knowing that he has deadly enemies, he asks for "striving in prayer" together for him. The chapter ends with a short prayer for the Roman believers. 35:50 Joseph Kobel faith, salvation, jewelry, gentile, hope, resurrection, life no no In this chapter, Paul is going to reveal a third way we are to behave when interacting with other Christians. Basically, he is going to deal with selfishness. As Christians we are to love God and love others with all our hearts. We are to serve one another. And Christ was the ultimate example of servanthood. His entire purpose was serving us. To give His life for ours. Our goal as Christians should be to serve like Him. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-151-13 80289e9b1d9aac97ebd86fa047a63537b33e7b24 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:36:00 -0700 Romans 15:1-13 In this chapter, Paul is going to reveal a third way we are to behave when interacting with other Christians. Basically, he is going to deal with selfishness. As Christians we are to love God and love others with all our hearts. We are to serve one another. And Christ was the ultimate example of servanthood. His entire purpose was serving us. To give His life for ours. Our goal as Christians should be to serve like Him. 38:18 Wayne Griffith Love, Faith, God, Jesus, Walk, Judge, Account, Bow, Finished, Heaven, Holy Spirit no no Paul is dealing with what appears to be a matter of conscience for believers who have different ideas concerning diet. The bottom line is that we should be careful not to judge others, as the first half of the chapter states, and, in this half of the chapter, we are instructed to avoid causing another believer to stumble. Our duty is to walk in love, live in peace and build one another up in our life of faith. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-1413-23 efbb8ba3e59fae05d5ab818749afa390f6f7ea2a Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:08:00 -0700 Romans 14:13-23 Paul is dealing with what appears to be a matter of conscience for believers who have different ideas concerning diet. The bottom line is that we should be careful not to judge others, as the first half of the chapter states, and, in this half of the chapter, we are instructed to avoid causing another believer to stumble. Our duty is to walk in love, live in peace and build one another up in our life of faith. 27:01 Joseph Kobel faith, love, transformation, salvation, food, clean, unclean, laws, levitical, stumble, brother, sister no no Paul has spent the last couple of chapters describing what it looks like to be a Christian. But now we are going to see why. We live this way because we are His. We do these things for Him. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-141-12 acb41c21af0aa133be98f758e9fcb5c4cfdfcdbc Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:34:00 -0700 Romans 14:1-12 Paul has spent the last couple of chapters describing what it looks like to be a Christian. But now we are going to see why. We live this way because we are His. We do these things for Him. 37:08 Wayne Griffith Love, Faith, God, Jesus, Walk, Judge, Account, Bow, Finished, Heaven, Holy Spirit no no Paul continues to share with us what it looks like to live as a Christians. We are to submit to authorities and to fulfill the law through love. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-131-14 362f7e294875b13090c1ad4487c0d22f48233b13 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 11:25:00 -0700 Romans 13:1-14 Paul continues to share with us what it looks like to live as a Christians. We are to submit to authorities and to fulfill the law through love. 39:16 Wayne Griffith faith, love, transformed, transformation, dead, death, life, resurrection, resurrected, new, creation, hope, sin, bondage, slavery, freedom, addiction no no Jesus’ birth was not just a historical event. It was the dawn of hope, joy, and salvation that has been made available to all people. It doesn’t matter what you look like, where you work, how you dress, or who you voted for, Jesus came to save us all. The birth of Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us, was a proclamation of good news to the world. This joyful message is meant for all and we are all to embrace this goods new for ourselves and share it with others. https://www.marana.church/messages/good-news-for-all 118fdf6ce3b2def41e0cc40aa50f68d25ec9fb63 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 11:23:00 -0700 Good News for All Jesus’ birth was not just a historical event. It was the dawn of hope, joy, and salvation that has been made available to all people. It doesn’t matter what you look like, where you work, how you dress, or who you voted for, Jesus came to save us all. The birth of Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us, was a proclamation of good news to the world. This joyful message is meant for all and we are all to embrace this goods new for ourselves and share it with others. 33:08 Wayne Griffith Love, Peace, Hope, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Move, Walk, Faith, Praise, Blessed no no Based on the doctrines spelled out in chapters 1-8 and God's dealings with the relationship between Jew and Gentile, Paul gives us some practical ways to "work out your salvation." In other words, we have some responsibilities as followers of Jesus. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-121-21 4cda0939d014c7681b865e17c051f130ef9e5a17 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:29:00 -0700 Romans 12:1-21 Based on the doctrines spelled out in chapters 1-8 and God's dealings with the relationship between Jew and Gentile, Paul gives us some practical ways to "work out your salvation." In other words, we have some responsibilities as followers of Jesus. 43:20 Joseph Kobel faith, love, hope, salvation, transform, transformation, renewal, mind, stewardship, rational, practical, rationality, logic no no There is an idea that the Jewish nation of Israel has been rejected by God, or if not outright rejected, then they have fulfilled their purpose and are no longer in the plan of God. But God doing a work in the church does not mean He has swept His previous promises under the rug. God has a plan for Israel, He has made promises concerning them, and His word does not return void. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-1125-36 f7532e32a0bb22568bd657e294a8c55102e9d76e Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:26:00 -0700 Romans 11:25-36 There is an idea that the Jewish nation of Israel has been rejected by God, or if not outright rejected, then they have fulfilled their purpose and are no longer in the plan of God. But God doing a work in the church does not mean He has swept His previous promises under the rug. God has a plan for Israel, He has made promises concerning them, and His word does not return void. 33:39 Wayne Griffith Faith, Love, God, Jesus, Victory, Hope, Win, Remain, Steadfast, Glory, Wisdom, Mercy, Covenant no no Last week, we saw the Jews had a choice. But they chose to reject Jesus and they chose to disregard the gospel. The truth is that we all have to make this same choice. However, all the Jews have not rejected Him. Just like in the days of Elijah, there is a faithful remnant among God’s people. And the truth is, even today, God’s plan still includes the Jews. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-111-24 9976bf362268bdec8012025da44605e40864d57a Sun, 30 Nov 2025 11:23:00 -0700 Romans 11:1-24 Last week, we saw the Jews had a choice. But they chose to reject Jesus and they chose to disregard the gospel. The truth is that we all have to make this same choice. However, all the Jews have not rejected Him. Just like in the days of Elijah, there is a faithful remnant among God’s people. And the truth is, even today, God’s plan still includes the Jews. 45:05 Wayne Griffith faith, election, hardened, hardening, darkened, idol, idols, idolatry, altar, sacrifice, jew, jewish, gentile, calling, elect no no Paul begins this chapter expressing his desire that his fellow Jews would be saved. He commends their zealousness, but points out that they're missing God's righteousness. He's been trying to show that faith is the key to receiving right standing with God. And he shows how simple it is when we "confess with our mouth Jesus as Lord a d believe in our hearts that God has raised Him from the dead." This is foundational for the life lived by faith. We're encouraged to build our faith by "absorbing" the Holy Scriptures. To end the chapter, Paul quotes several OT passages that shed some light on problem. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-101-21 0c63759d44fa5ccc43b780d03989bc6c4147a445 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 11:30:00 -0700 Romans 10:1-21 Paul begins this chapter expressing his desire that his fellow Jews would be saved. He commends their zealousness, but points out that they're missing God's righteousness. He's been trying to show that faith is the key to receiving right standing with God. And he shows how simple it is when we "confess with our mouth Jesus as Lord a d believe in our hearts that God has raised Him from the dead." This is foundational for the life lived by faith. We're encouraged to build our faith by "absorbing" the Holy Scriptures. To end the chapter, Paul quotes several OT passages that shed some light on problem. 42:16 Joseph Kobel Faith, Love, Jesus, God, Holy Spirt, Move, Chains, Break, Trip, Get up, Walk, Trust no no We ended last week discussing that the argument Paul is making was not one of exclusion, but inclusion. Today, we are going to get to the heart of the matter - that these scriptures were not referenced to show that God only choses certain people. However, the idea that salvation would be offered to anyone other than the Jews offended them because they were God’s chosen people. But, because they rejected Him, God chose to offer salvation to us all. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-919-33 da07dfbbbca79bfde5c4a751d3755e6e8b35c94d Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:22:00 -0700 Romans 9:19-33 We ended last week discussing that the argument Paul is making was not one of exclusion, but inclusion. Today, we are going to get to the heart of the matter - that these scriptures were not referenced to show that God only choses certain people. However, the idea that salvation would be offered to anyone other than the Jews offended them because they were God’s chosen people. But, because they rejected Him, God chose to offer salvation to us all. 32:34 Wayne Griffith faith, salvation, calvary, cross, sin, righteous, righteousness, hope, faith, trust no no Last chapter we looked at how we have become adopted in to God’s family as sons, and as such, we enjoy all being an heir to God entails. Today we see what might look like a strange shift to a focus on the nation of Israel. But really, it is just a continuation of his argument of justification by faith. Today Paul deals with the Jews grand objection, which was that the rejection of the Jews and the inclusion of the gentiles was against the word of God. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-91-18 6e00fd9bb5ca0a2064bd1df4ef67f562aff4bb32 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 11:26:00 -0700 Romans 9:1-18 Last chapter we looked at how we have become adopted in to God’s family as sons, and as such, we enjoy all being an heir to God entails. Today we see what might look like a strange shift to a focus on the nation of Israel. But really, it is just a continuation of his argument of justification by faith. Today Paul deals with the Jews grand objection, which was that the rejection of the Jews and the inclusion of the gentiles was against the word of God. 42:32 Wayne Griffith Election, Grace, Mercy, Love, Blessed, God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Will, Inclusion, People, Trust, Faith no no Paul gives us insights on how to live a Spirit led life. All of creation longs for Jesus and the promise of final redemption. This is our blessed hope while we patiently journey together in this life. The best is yet to come! https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-818-39 996e53585c4bcf108238757af3f5a029cf722592 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:36:00 -0700 Romans 8:18-39 Paul gives us insights on how to live a Spirit led life. All of creation longs for Jesus and the promise of final redemption. This is our blessed hope while we patiently journey together in this life. The best is yet to come! 48:17 Wayne Griffith faith, love, hope, healing, truth, election, purpose, plan, sovereign, adoption, child, family, plan, calling no no Unfortunately, many Christians live defeated, in spiritually infancy and spiritual poverty, continually condemned for their failures. They don’t realize what was actually accomplished when Christ went to the cross for them. They don’t realize that they are in fact victorious in Him, so they live as people defeated, continuing on in slavery even though they have been set free. But as Christians, we don’t have to live like this. We can know that we are saved. We can know that we are not under condemnation for our failures. We can know that we are children of God. And we can know that we are co-heirs to the kingdom with Christ. We must only live according to the Spirit instead of trying to do it all in our own strength. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-81-17 a004c11687d9f889c18782eeb493b8acce0a5910 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 11:21:00 -0700 Romans 8:1-17 Unfortunately, many Christians live defeated, in spiritually infancy and spiritual poverty, continually condemned for their failures. They don’t realize what was actually accomplished when Christ went to the cross for them. They don’t realize that they are in fact victorious in Him, so they live as people defeated, continuing on in slavery even though they have been set free. But as Christians, we don’t have to live like this. We can know that we are saved. We can know that we are not under condemnation for our failures. We can know that we are children of God. And we can know that we are co-heirs to the kingdom with Christ. We must only live according to the Spirit instead of trying to do it all in our own strength. 41:03 Wayne Griffith Faith, Love, Healing, Blessed, Savior, Jesus, God, Unstoppable, Strength, Failures, Accomplish no no Have you ever done something that you didn’t want to do? Did it seem like you were dealing with an unwinnable internal struggle? Today we are going to talk about that internal struggle and the solution as we dive into Paul’s letter regarding the two natures. We are going to determine what Paul really means when he says he is doing the things he hates. And we are going to look at some common misconceptions and misapplications of these scriptures. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-713-25 a09164c4fe6b6a25747824a46c2faa68c81c4f4b Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:46:00 -0700 Romans 7:13-25 Have you ever done something that you didn’t want to do? Did it seem like you were dealing with an unwinnable internal struggle? Today we are going to talk about that internal struggle and the solution as we dive into Paul’s letter regarding the two natures. We are going to determine what Paul really means when he says he is doing the things he hates. And we are going to look at some common misconceptions and misapplications of these scriptures. 35:00 Wayne Griffith faith, love, salvation, spirit, nature, sin, hope, healing no no One of the key things to grasp as a Christian is we are dead to the law. Those who don’t get caught up in legalism having to follow the law or do certain things in order to please God or earn His favor. However, as Christians, we don’t do these things because we are trying to perform to meet a standard. But rather we live a Godly life as the result of fruit from a changed life. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-71-12 212a5a1a1ee3a68a55cbd8315c9ac39ebd6e6ea7 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:25:00 -0700 Romans 7:1-12 One of the key things to grasp as a Christian is we are dead to the law. Those who don’t get caught up in legalism having to follow the law or do certain things in order to please God or earn His favor. However, as Christians, we don’t do these things because we are trying to perform to meet a standard. But rather we live a Godly life as the result of fruit from a changed life. 36:25 Wayne Griffith Paul, Romans, Faith, Love, Peace, Truth, Saved, Sin, Chains, Death, Life, Risen, Hope, Grace, Law no no The entire purpose of chapter 6 is to drive home the point that grace is not about being a free pass to do whatever we want. Jesus dying and paying for our sins was much more than a legal transaction. It wasn’t just to get us off, but rather, it was the basis for restoring a living relationship with God. It wasn’t just to clear out our sin, but to change us so we could live a sanctified life that is worthy of being in relationship with a perfect God. It is supposed to change us. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-615-23 c117a546d8720bdea159706f11c7632e102ec8fb Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:39:00 -0700 Romans 6:15-23 The entire purpose of chapter 6 is to drive home the point that grace is not about being a free pass to do whatever we want. Jesus dying and paying for our sins was much more than a legal transaction. It wasn’t just to get us off, but rather, it was the basis for restoring a living relationship with God. It wasn’t just to clear out our sin, but to change us so we could live a sanctified life that is worthy of being in relationship with a perfect God. It is supposed to change us. 40:27 Wayne Griffith Paul, Romans, Faith, Love, Peace, Truth, Saved, Sin, Chains, Death, Life, Risen, Hope, Grace no no Paul ended last week by saying that as sin increased, grace abounded all the more. However, so that this would not be misconstrued as a reason to continue sinning and helping God's "grace to abound", Paul makes it clear that we are dead to sin and should live lives obedient and glorifying to God. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-61-14 94581504fe5e33b7f07927a6b15ca6ea04e6e3c2 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 11:18:00 -0700 Romans 6:1-14 Paul ended last week by saying that as sin increased, grace abounded all the more. However, so that this would not be misconstrued as a reason to continue sinning and helping God's "grace to abound", Paul makes it clear that we are dead to sin and should live lives obedient and glorifying to God. 33:18 Wayne Griffith Paul, Romans, Faith, Love, Peace, Truth, Saved, Sin, Chains, Death, Life, Risen, Hope, Grace no no Paul looks at the Adam and Jesus today to explain how Jesus could take our place on the cross. Because of Adam, all sinned and all have died. In Christ, for those of us who put our trust in Him, sin is paid for, and we are given life! https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-512-21 4ae53821e5d4269494574d3a3f57a09bbcc3f233 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 11:26:00 -0700 Romans 5:12-21 Paul looks at the Adam and Jesus today to explain how Jesus could take our place on the cross. Because of Adam, all sinned and all have died. In Christ, for those of us who put our trust in Him, sin is paid for, and we are given life! 33:08 Wayne Griffith faith, hope, love, truth, salvation, righteousness, adam, eve, garden, eden, sin, seed, price, Jesus no no Last chapter, Paul showed that righteousness has always been the result of faith. This was true with Abraham before the law was given, and this was true with David after the law was given. And given the fact we are justified by faith, there are some things other that are a given as well. We have peace with God. We have gained access. We have the Holy Spirit. We have been reconciled. We are saved from God’s wrath. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-51-11 4146bee2516b926247c4c045419af006301b1a9b Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:34:00 -0700 Romans 5:1-11 Last chapter, Paul showed that righteousness has always been the result of faith. This was true with Abraham before the law was given, and this was true with David after the law was given. And given the fact we are justified by faith, there are some things other that are a given as well. We have peace with God. We have gained access. We have the Holy Spirit. We have been reconciled. We are saved from God’s wrath. 44:49 Wayne Griffith faith, salvation, truth, promise, good, goodness no no The Promise, that Abraham would be the father of many nations is guaranteed by the resurrection of Jesus (vs 25). Paul continues explaining why faith, based on the gift of grace, guarantees that the same faith Abraham has is for everyone. The availability of inclusion into Abraham's "family" is open to Jew and Gentile simply by believing God's promise. That credits us as righteous, keeping in mind that God is the originator. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-413-25 b1fd491b0acb1ceeb59d5caa93af4f0a4ccf46cb Sun, 07 Sep 2025 11:22:00 -0700 Romans 4:13-25 The Promise, that Abraham would be the father of many nations is guaranteed by the resurrection of Jesus (vs 25). Paul continues explaining why faith, based on the gift of grace, guarantees that the same faith Abraham has is for everyone. The availability of inclusion into Abraham's "family" is open to Jew and Gentile simply by believing God's promise. That credits us as righteous, keeping in mind that God is the originator. 43:33 Joseph Kobel faith, love, salvation, transformation, promise, waiting, wilderness, abraham, covenant, fulfillment no no This week, Paul is going to take a look at the Old Testament and demonstrate that both Abraham and David were no different than us. They were considered righteous because of their faith. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-41-12 be4fda0fc609990e6692dcb415c653c2b39713ed Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:19:00 -0700 Romans 4:1-12 This week, Paul is going to take a look at the Old Testament and demonstrate that both Abraham and David were no different than us. They were considered righteous because of their faith. 34:06 Wayne Griffith God, Jesus, Holy Spirt, Faith, Love, Paul, David, Believe, Just, Right, Grace, Hope no no The law makes no one perfect. You can't become righteous by your actions. If that were all there was to it, we would be in a bad state. But the good news is we don't need to do it on our own. We are not left hopeless and in despair. God made a way in Jesus! https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-319-31 26c5f0fc1728a6512c3126ea171a3998ff1076fb Sun, 24 Aug 2025 11:21:00 -0700 Romans 3:19-31 The law makes no one perfect. You can't become righteous by your actions. If that were all there was to it, we would be in a bad state. But the good news is we don't need to do it on our own. We are not left hopeless and in despair. God made a way in Jesus! 39:32 Wayne Griffith faith, salvation, works, saved, truth, preach, church no no Paul continues his thoughts on the status of mankind concerning God's standards. The Jewish people are privileged to have been entrusted with the Holy Scriptures. However, Paul shows from the Scriptures that no one is justified by their own efforts. He refutes the idea that it is unjust to judge sin, and the more we sin the greater God is honored because He can forgive much more. Paul concludes, "Their condemnation is just." (v. 9) https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-31-18 9b4dd31c9850b204d1b52505d2595808da1843c3 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 11:20:00 -0700 Romans 3:1-18 Paul continues his thoughts on the status of mankind concerning God's standards. The Jewish people are privileged to have been entrusted with the Holy Scriptures. However, Paul shows from the Scriptures that no one is justified by their own efforts. He refutes the idea that it is unjust to judge sin, and the more we sin the greater God is honored because He can forgive much more. Paul concludes, "Their condemnation is just." (v. 9) 36:39 Joseph Kobel Love, Faith, Kindness, Grace, Hope, Trust, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Saved, Believe no no The Jews had an expectation and responsibility that they were not living up to. As a result, they were being hypocritical and causing the gentiles to blaspheme the name of God. They were also convinced that their identity as Jews and their symbol of the covenant with Abraham, circumcision, would save them. But as we will see, circumcision of the flesh is not what makes you right with God. You need a heart transplant. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-217-29 dbf0a9f8515fd4b4476cd273595d1a5f1291c286 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 11:24:00 -0700 Romans 2:17-29 The Jews had an expectation and responsibility that they were not living up to. As a result, they were being hypocritical and causing the gentiles to blaspheme the name of God. They were also convinced that their identity as Jews and their symbol of the covenant with Abraham, circumcision, would save them. But as we will see, circumcision of the flesh is not what makes you right with God. You need a heart transplant. 34:13 Wayne Griffith faith, salvation, saved, proof, evidence, behavior, change, changed, love, new, life no no As we begin chapter 2, Paul spends his time in here showing that Jews and gentiles are seen alike by God. There is not one set of requirements for Jews and a different set for gentiles. The requirement for both is perfection. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-21-16 5cedaebe275c2e2f0fe9b7bae1af451d35708660 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 11:22:00 -0700 Romans 2:1-16 As we begin chapter 2, Paul spends his time in here showing that Jews and gentiles are seen alike by God. There is not one set of requirements for Jews and a different set for gentiles. The requirement for both is perfection. 34:55 Wayne Griffith faith, hope, love, salvation, saved, sin, truth, standard, perfection, righteousness, identity no no As we continue our series on the Letter to the Romans, Paul begins explaining where mankind wandered off course by refusing to acknowledge and honor the Creator. As a result, idolatry took over their minds. It's the sad situation of the world today and the basis for Paul's explaining the plan of salvation. "You need this medicine, so you don't die!" is one way to put it. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-118-32 a45a90f1fab263120696885957c0c63668e8d89b Sun, 27 Jul 2025 11:16:00 -0700 Romans 1:18-32 As we continue our series on the Letter to the Romans, Paul begins explaining where mankind wandered off course by refusing to acknowledge and honor the Creator. As a result, idolatry took over their minds. It's the sad situation of the world today and the basis for Paul's explaining the plan of salvation. "You need this medicine, so you don't die!" is one way to put it. 34:44 Joseph Kobel God, Jesus, Love, Faith, Prayer, Worship, Praise, Paul, Romans, Letter, Bible no no As we begin a new series on the Letter to the Romans, Paul introduces himself with the authority given to him by Jesus. Instead of boasting, he expresses the desire to be encouraged by sharing their mutual faith. Then he establishes the doctrine of justification by faith alone. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-11-17 830b4cac0b404949725891c689489f3395caf365 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 11:28:00 -0700 Romans 1:1-17 As we begin a new series on the Letter to the Romans, Paul introduces himself with the authority given to him by Jesus. Instead of boasting, he expresses the desire to be encouraged by sharing their mutual faith. Then he establishes the doctrine of justification by faith alone. 43:03 Joseph Kobel faith, love, hope, future, identity, sin, sinner, saint, saints, name, salvation no no Most people identify themselves with what they do for a living. They are a cook or carpenter. But Christians are not so because of what they do. It is actually the opposite. We understand who we are and "do" accordingly. But to "do" accordingly, we have to know who we are. https://www.marana.church/messages/know-who-you-are 75b13a1abb2d8fa871bc45ac87ef51fe24810fd2 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:19:00 -0700 Know Who You Are Most people identify themselves with what they do for a living. They are a cook or carpenter. But Christians are not so because of what they do. It is actually the opposite. We understand who we are and "do" accordingly. But to "do" accordingly, we have to know who we are. 39:36 Wayne Griffith faith, love, hope, future, identity, sin, sinner, saint, saints, name, salvation no no We serve a powerful, living Lord. He is able to perform all that He has promised, especially reaching out to us in love and peace. Because Jesus lived in a human body, He knows what we go through. Therefore, as we respond to His gentle leading, we can have confidence that He will lead us to an eternal, incorruptible inheritance. Meanwhile, we are assured of ". . . grace to help in time of need . . ." during our pilgrimage on earth. https://www.marana.church/messages/god-is-able 95b1e086b7ac989197b421d3625a7337b38bd939 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 11:28:00 -0700 GOD is Able We serve a powerful, living Lord. He is able to perform all that He has promised, especially reaching out to us in love and peace. Because Jesus lived in a human body, He knows what we go through. Therefore, as we respond to His gentle leading, we can have confidence that He will lead us to an eternal, incorruptible inheritance. Meanwhile, we are assured of ". . . grace to help in time of need . . ." during our pilgrimage on earth. 44:32 Joseph Kobel Able, Faith, Truth, Trust, Love, Welcome, Eternal, Life, Confidence, Need, Peace, Know no no There are a couple of prevailing ideas going on in this world that are setting people up for failure. The first is nothing is my fault, and the second is the idea of entitlement. But the scripture teaches that we are to take responsibility for our own actions. Today we look at the practical application of being personally responsible. https://www.marana.church/messages/personal-responsibility-part-ii ea2e272ef3931b9385f5514e02790716d4610f91 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:24:00 -0700 Personal Responsibility - Part II There are a couple of prevailing ideas going on in this world that are setting people up for failure. The first is nothing is my fault, and the second is the idea of entitlement. But the scripture teaches that we are to take responsibility for our own actions. Today we look at the practical application of being personally responsible. 44:00 Wayne Griffith faith, love, hope, teaching, authority, child, children, parent, parenthood, truth no no It is becoming more and more common to see people proclaim it is not my fault, or they are owed something. But the scripture teaches that we are to take responsibility for our own actions. Today we see what the Bible says about personal responsibility. https://www.marana.church/messages/personal-responsibility-part-i 9d8a4542ede1581be0c58f6002468464f2086635 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 11:16:00 -0700 Personal Responsibility - Part I It is becoming more and more common to see people proclaim it is not my fault, or they are owed something. But the scripture teaches that we are to take responsibility for our own actions. Today we see what the Bible says about personal responsibility. 35:52 Wayne Griffith faith, love, hope, maturity, sovereignty, growth, healing, knowledge no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand in each local congregation there are opportunities to be of service. Our goal as a body of believers is to train fellow members to fulfill their God-given destiny in the kingdom of God. We believe that ministries will be launched from our church. In the meantime, as we serve where we are, we will be faithful in the least and faithful in much. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-empower-5 8f69e8df264b22c0e7922c1cc844c36c7113b289 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 11:30:00 -0700 Who We Are - Empower It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand in each local congregation there are opportunities to be of service. Our goal as a body of believers is to train fellow members to fulfill their God-given destiny in the kingdom of God. We believe that ministries will be launched from our church. In the meantime, as we serve where we are, we will be faithful in the least and faithful in much. 46:17 Joseph Kobel Empower, Love, God, Jesus, Faith, Hope, Lead, Follow, Speak no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand Jesus Christ has given to believers people in leadership to build up the worldwide Church as well as the local Church in order to equip every believer with a part in working in the kingdom of God. We are ambassadors for Christ. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-equip-5 d0a3b8e6615b40df090be74c110b550968e8283f Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:03:00 -0700 Who We Are - Equip It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand Jesus Christ has given to believers people in leadership to build up the worldwide Church as well as the local Church in order to equip every believer with a part in working in the kingdom of God. We are ambassadors for Christ. 53:22 Wayne Griffith faith, love, evangelism, equip, disciple, discipleship, walk, calling, preach, convert, conversion, salvation, saved no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, our mission statement is to evangelize the lost, equip the saints, and empower them to step out into what God has called them to do. The first step is to evangelize. There is a world full of people who are living their life with no hope. It is our responsibility to share the gospel with them. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-evangelize-4 7168a6a1a5a04109ed9c846180f80a85e80079df Sun, 01 Jun 2025 11:35:00 -0700 Who We Are - Evangelize It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, our mission statement is to evangelize the lost, equip the saints, and empower them to step out into what God has called them to do. The first step is to evangelize. There is a world full of people who are living their life with no hope. It is our responsibility to share the gospel with them. 40:03 Wayne Griffith Love, Hope, Savior, Need, Jesus, God, World, Evangelize, Lost, Equip, Saints, Gospel, Church no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are a generous people. God has generously paid the full price for mankind's redemption by giving us His only Son. By receiving that gift God has changed everything for us. We are now living a life that demonstrates His generosity in our giving of time, love, and finances. Generosity displays the nature of God deposited in us through the "new birth". Let's continue in well doing. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-are-generous-4 407eccc4c1548d104d729d459912c978b44439ce Sun, 25 May 2025 11:17:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Are Generous It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are a generous people. God has generously paid the full price for mankind's redemption by giving us His only Son. By receiving that gift God has changed everything for us. We are now living a life that demonstrates His generosity in our giving of time, love, and finances. Generosity displays the nature of God deposited in us through the "new birth". Let's continue in well doing. 41:33 Joseph Kobel faith, love, tithe, abundance, blessing, finances, money, give, giving, faithfulness no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are a family. We respect and honor one another. Family perseveres through difficulties and family loves unconditionally. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-are-family-5 f5f458c433162b3d9d0860aa4667df37a2850f67 Sun, 18 May 2025 11:32:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Are Family It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are a family. We respect and honor one another. Family perseveres through difficulties and family loves unconditionally. 48:04 Wayne Griffith Forgive, Love, Pray, Hope, God, Jesus, Paid, made whole, Live, Receive, Peace, Encourage no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are a people who pray. You cannot have a relationship without communication. If we want to be successful, we are going to have to make prayer a focus in our own life, but we are also going to have to make prayer a priority as a church as well. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-are-a-people-who-pray-2 e8f18a1088eea02a03625211621f57d89e1c2393 Sun, 11 May 2025 11:30:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Are A People Who Pray It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are a people who pray. You cannot have a relationship without communication. If we want to be successful, we are going to have to make prayer a focus in our own life, but we are also going to have to make prayer a priority as a church as well. 46:42 Wayne Griffith faith, prayer, thanksgiving, gratitude, father, jesus, hope, blessing, abundance, culture no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana we believe in the gifts of the Spirit and that they are for today. The Holy Spirit of God desires to dwell in us and express Himself through us in order to build the kingdom of God as we prepare for Jesus's return. The Holy Spirit equips us to bear "fruit" as His visible manifestation. God hasn't forgotten His promise to pour out His Spirit "on all flesh". https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-are-filled-with-the-spirit-3 dfc7356d4cd4f612e4e3b9c024db42224637eabf Sun, 04 May 2025 12:01:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Are Filled with the Spirit It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana we believe in the gifts of the Spirit and that they are for today. The Holy Spirit of God desires to dwell in us and express Himself through us in order to build the kingdom of God as we prepare for Jesus's return. The Holy Spirit equips us to bear "fruit" as His visible manifestation. God hasn't forgotten His promise to pour out His Spirit "on all flesh". 42:10 Joseph Kobel Worship, Praise, Father, Abba, God, Jesus, Love, Faith, Holy Spirit, Tongues no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana we are worshipers. Worship is an integral part of a believer's life. It is not just a block of time on Sunday. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-are-worshipers 93e2322bcf2079c7afd0c6e2423685c36b301cbe Sun, 27 Apr 2025 11:33:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Are Worshipers It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana we are worshipers. Worship is an integral part of a believer's life. It is not just a block of time on Sunday. 37:34 Wayne Griffith worship, love, praise, song, psalm, faith, thanks, gratitude no no The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead validates the absolute success of His mission, which guarantees our privilege to obtain mercy and forgiveness. It's the most important event in the history of the world because it provides genuine hope which will not disappoint. It truly is a Great Salvation! https://www.marana.church/messages/we-are-his-witnesses d71a71d167bd3d3359a6f746bc396dc51eb7c2ef Sun, 20 Apr 2025 11:20:00 -0700 We Are His Witnesses The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead validates the absolute success of His mission, which guarantees our privilege to obtain mercy and forgiveness. It's the most important event in the history of the world because it provides genuine hope which will not disappoint. It truly is a Great Salvation! 32:27 Joseph Kobel God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, salvation, empty, grave, witness, savior, love, faith, suffering, proof, possible, raised, no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand that life is lived by faith. We may not see all the details, but we have an assurance of hope that is our faith. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-walk-by-faith-4 5488ac3dd168dd90844a9fb97e3e01e029af4d6b Sun, 13 Apr 2025 11:38:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Walk By Faith It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand that life is lived by faith. We may not see all the details, but we have an assurance of hope that is our faith. 53:26 Wayne Griffith faith, trust, hope, salvation, unseen, trial, test no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. Today we begin our "Who We Are" series with a look at being "Saved by Grace" and how it's foundational to knowing our status with God. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-saved-by-grace-6 d9e931e591703bd43f06996bd8dea30b63865c60 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 11:38:00 -0700 Who We Are - Saved By Grace It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. Today we begin our "Who We Are" series with a look at being "Saved by Grace" and how it's foundational to knowing our status with God. 50:19 Joseph Kobel Grace, Christ, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, love, free, broken chains, faith, trust, fill, manifestation, kingdom, desires, lifestyle, submit, culture, no no As the body of Christ transitions into Kingdom thought and lifestyle, there will be a manifestation. The Father desires for all the world to see Him in us as we have seen Him working through Christ. https://www.marana.church/messages/transition-to-manifestation 3a22050064aeefded1f7cca848db38d3d1505b1e Sun, 30 Mar 2025 11:53:00 -0700 Transition to Manifestation As the body of Christ transitions into Kingdom thought and lifestyle, there will be a manifestation. The Father desires for all the world to see Him in us as we have seen Him working through Christ. 53:26 Jaron Halsted Christ, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, love, free, broken chains, faith, trust, fill, manifestation, kingdom, desires, lifestyle, submit no no So, what does having compassion for the lost look like and how do we put in that into action? One of the ways is sharing the gospel. Not only corporately, but as individuals. But, to share the gospel, we have to know what it is. That is what we will look at today. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-gospel-3 80ff0df56dacc1f81040db180701a8afe4c60aa2 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 11:24:00 -0700 The Gospel So, what does having compassion for the lost look like and how do we put in that into action? One of the ways is sharing the gospel. Not only corporately, but as individuals. But, to share the gospel, we have to know what it is. That is what we will look at today. 38:24 Wayne Griffith love, faith, hope, lost, evangelism, saved, preach, salvation, truth, heal, trust, believe no no How do you see the lost? How does God see them? If you don't see them as God does, it is time to change your perspective. It is time to recognize how valuable the harvest really is. https://www.marana.church/messages/how-you-see-them-2 1d3a257b6a58f4f1df8ebb53884eb572cd8804ea Sun, 16 Mar 2025 11:24:00 -0700 How You See Them How do you see the lost? How does God see them? If you don't see them as God does, it is time to change your perspective. It is time to recognize how valuable the harvest really is. 44:40 Wayne Griffith love, faith, hope, lost, evangelism, saved, preach, salvation, truth, heal no no God has made a way for our salvation to be a restoration to Himself in the face of the worst failures. We will survey Peter's failure and restoration. How could someone who walked and talked with Jesus fail? Why didn't Jesus give up on Peter? This shows us that He won't give up on us. https://www.marana.church/messages/such-a-great-salvation 75ef9fd388abcc6b5a549146761ac2a1bc647de4 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 11:44:00 -0700 Such a Great Salvation God has made a way for our salvation to be a restoration to Himself in the face of the worst failures. We will survey Peter's failure and restoration. How could someone who walked and talked with Jesus fail? Why didn't Jesus give up on Peter? This shows us that He won't give up on us. 37:37 Joseph Kobel angels, judgement, salvation, God, miracles, Holy Spirit, sin, righteousness, character, Jesus, men, stewardship, glory, satan, faith, love no no Last week, Paul and the rest of the crew washed up on the shores of Malta. The local inhabitants showed them great kindness and made sure they were warm. While putting wood on the fire, Paul is bitten by a poisonous snake. However, when he did not die, they decided he was a god. Afterwards, God healed many people through Paul, and when they prepared to leave, the local people made sure they had what they needed. After 3 months in Malta, they set sail for Rome, and that is where we find ourselves today. Paul calls the local Jewish leaders that were there and declares his innocence and shares the gospel with them. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-2817-31 5b7af891e57767898317772a748167d7245d57a5 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 11:35:00 -0700 Acts 28:17-31 Last week, Paul and the rest of the crew washed up on the shores of Malta. The local inhabitants showed them great kindness and made sure they were warm. While putting wood on the fire, Paul is bitten by a poisonous snake. However, when he did not die, they decided he was a god. Afterwards, God healed many people through Paul, and when they prepared to leave, the local people made sure they had what they needed. After 3 months in Malta, they set sail for Rome, and that is where we find ourselves today. Paul calls the local Jewish leaders that were there and declares his innocence and shares the gospel with them. 39:03 Wayne Griffith faith, love, truth, trial, evangelism, love no no Everyone survived the shipwreck and find out they're on Malta. The natives kindly light a fire and when Paul throws some sticks in a snake tries to kill him. When he doesn't die, they think he's a god. Paul prays for the "Governor" of the island's father and the rest of the people come for healing. After 3 months they sail away and meet other Christians along the way. Finally arriving in Rome, Paul is allowed to continue under house arrest instead of prison. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-281-16 3e6a5d7b6583f44d7090eb590fcbfae599fc62f5 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:25:00 -0700 Acts 28:1-16 Everyone survived the shipwreck and find out they're on Malta. The natives kindly light a fire and when Paul throws some sticks in a snake tries to kill him. When he doesn't die, they think he's a god. Paul prays for the "Governor" of the island's father and the rest of the people come for healing. After 3 months they sail away and meet other Christians along the way. Finally arriving in Rome, Paul is allowed to continue under house arrest instead of prison. 38:31 Joseph Kobel faith, love, trials, God, Jesus, Paul, guard, viper, healing, prayer, boat no no Last week an angel came and told Paul that not only would he live, but all the people on board would live as well. There would only be loss of the ship, but they had to run aground on some island. Today, we see them wreck on that island. The ship runs aground and begins breaking apart of the coast of Malta. However, all 276 people survive and are able to swim successfully to the shore. It happened just as Paul had said it was, and his faith was rewarded with his own life and the life of the people on this ship. Once again, we see the theme that the plan of God will not be thwarted, even if it doesn’t look like how we might have done it. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-2727-44 3566c342ccdbbf68d95fa3a1ee730db2580feb4d Sun, 16 Feb 2025 11:14:00 -0700 Acts 27:27-44 Last week an angel came and told Paul that not only would he live, but all the people on board would live as well. There would only be loss of the ship, but they had to run aground on some island. Today, we see them wreck on that island. The ship runs aground and begins breaking apart of the coast of Malta. However, all 276 people survive and are able to swim successfully to the shore. It happened just as Paul had said it was, and his faith was rewarded with his own life and the life of the people on this ship. Once again, we see the theme that the plan of God will not be thwarted, even if it doesn’t look like how we might have done it. 36:03 Wayne Griffith faith, love, trials, persecution, salvation, paul, truth, apostle no no Once again, the conclusion is reached that Paul had done nothing deserving death and that had he not appealed to Caesar, he would have been released right then. Today we see the journey to Rome begin in probably October of 59. This was too late in the fall to be on the open seas, and wouldn’t you know that things get a little rough. Paul understood there was real danger ahead and encouraged the crew to find safe harbor for the winter. However, the leaders of the voyage decided to press on. But despite the problems and opposition, God’s plan moves forward. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-271-26 7d4069c10d7c3a946d04b0960758f99690e75aec Sun, 09 Feb 2025 11:22:00 -0700 Acts 27:1-26 Once again, the conclusion is reached that Paul had done nothing deserving death and that had he not appealed to Caesar, he would have been released right then. Today we see the journey to Rome begin in probably October of 59. This was too late in the fall to be on the open seas, and wouldn’t you know that things get a little rough. Paul understood there was real danger ahead and encouraged the crew to find safe harbor for the winter. However, the leaders of the voyage decided to press on. But despite the problems and opposition, God’s plan moves forward. 36:17 Wayne Griffith God, Jesus, faith, love, prayer, ship, boat, route, path, island, Malta, saves, Paul, firm, weather, winds no no Paul had begun to make his defense before King Agrippa last week as we left off on a cliff hanger once again. Today, we will see Paul continue to make his defense, describing his experience with Jesus on the Damascus Road. Finally, Paul demonstrates that he was just being obedient to Jesus in sharing Him as a light to both Jews and Gentiles alike. And just as before, the conclusion reached that Paul had done nothing deserving death Had he not appealed to Caesar, he would have been released right then. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-2612-32 d37b2fb1199ee381180982d741680980d8eada60 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 11:17:00 -0700 Acts 26:12-32 Paul had begun to make his defense before King Agrippa last week as we left off on a cliff hanger once again. Today, we will see Paul continue to make his defense, describing his experience with Jesus on the Damascus Road. Finally, Paul demonstrates that he was just being obedient to Jesus in sharing Him as a light to both Jews and Gentiles alike. And just as before, the conclusion reached that Paul had done nothing deserving death Had he not appealed to Caesar, he would have been released right then. 36:13 Wayne Griffith faith, testimony, evangelism, gospel, truth, chains, witness, guidance, protection no no Still in "protective custody," Paul has appealed to Ceasar's judgment seat, probably remembering the assassination plot from a couple of years ago. He's done nothing worthy of the death penalty. But God's plan is for him to go to Rome, and this appeal appears to that end. Governor Festus needs some help understanding the charges against Paul. King Agrippa ll arrives to pay his respects to Festus' new position. Since the king is more familiar with Jewish law, he wants to hear from Paul. So, Paul once again testifies. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-2513-2611 43c555366957bd07a59e7d0a90759ed69b8ed6d3 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 11:23:00 -0700 Acts 25:13-26:11 Still in "protective custody," Paul has appealed to Ceasar's judgment seat, probably remembering the assassination plot from a couple of years ago. He's done nothing worthy of the death penalty. But God's plan is for him to go to Rome, and this appeal appears to that end. Governor Festus needs some help understanding the charges against Paul. King Agrippa ll arrives to pay his respects to Festus' new position. Since the king is more familiar with Jewish law, he wants to hear from Paul. So, Paul once again testifies. 44:48 Joseph Kobel faith, truth, love, good, gospel, preach, evangelism, Jesus, God, follow, trust no no Not too long ago, we found ourselves with Paul in “protective custody.” While there, some Jews had taken a foolish vow to not eat or drink until he was killed. However, Paul’s nephew warned Paul of this plan. After informing the tribune, he sends Paul to the governor Felix in Caesarea soon as he arrived, Governor Felix agrees to hear Paul’s case as soon as his accusers arrive. It is not long before the Jewish leader show up and present their case to Felix against Paul, falsely accusing him of being a plague, stirring up riots, and profaning the temple. However, Paul deftly gives his defense to Felix, explaining that every accusation is false. Today, we see Felix tell them that when Lysias the tribune arrives, he would decide their case. While waiting, Felix and his wife both listen to Paul speaking about faith in Christ, righteousness, and the coming judgment. Understandably, this made Felix a little concerned and unfortunately for Paul, Felix was trying to placate the Jews as he left and left him in prison. Finally, after another trial where the Jews bring false accusation against Paul, Paul appeals to Caesar. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-2422-2512 84a29652ce392b4b838c33b18db3ed6c21617ffc Sun, 19 Jan 2025 11:19:00 -0700 Acts 24:22-25:12 Not too long ago, we found ourselves with Paul in “protective custody.” While there, some Jews had taken a foolish vow to not eat or drink until he was killed. However, Paul’s nephew warned Paul of this plan. After informing the tribune, he sends Paul to the governor Felix in Caesarea soon as he arrived, Governor Felix agrees to hear Paul’s case as soon as his accusers arrive. It is not long before the Jewish leader show up and present their case to Felix against Paul, falsely accusing him of being a plague, stirring up riots, and profaning the temple. However, Paul deftly gives his defense to Felix, explaining that every accusation is false. Today, we see Felix tell them that when Lysias the tribune arrives, he would decide their case. While waiting, Felix and his wife both listen to Paul speaking about faith in Christ, righteousness, and the coming judgment. Understandably, this made Felix a little concerned and unfortunately for Paul, Felix was trying to placate the Jews as he left and left him in prison. Finally, after another trial where the Jews bring false accusation against Paul, Paul appeals to Caesar. 43:33 Wayne Griffith trial, providence, hand, prison, governor, tribune, felix, festus no no Last week, Paul arrived in Caesarea and Felix read the letter from Claudius Lysias. Afterwards, Felix agrees to hear Paul’s case as soon as his accusers arrive. Today, we will see Ananias the high priest arrives with some elders and a spokesman, Tertullus. He delivers his case to Felix against Paul, falsely accusing him of being a plague, stirring up riots, and profaning the temple. Paul then begins to cheerfully give his defense to Felix, explaining that every accusation is false. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-241-21 e12712ad09ac7a757100e347b7f5d4226e59e029 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:31:00 -0700 Acts 24:1-21 Last week, Paul arrived in Caesarea and Felix read the letter from Claudius Lysias. Afterwards, Felix agrees to hear Paul’s case as soon as his accusers arrive. Today, we will see Ananias the high priest arrives with some elders and a spokesman, Tertullus. He delivers his case to Felix against Paul, falsely accusing him of being a plague, stirring up riots, and profaning the temple. Paul then begins to cheerfully give his defense to Felix, explaining that every accusation is false. 38:32 Wayne Griffith Truth, justice, love, judge, the way, fulfill, God, Jesus, Paul no no Paul's Roman citizenship affords him further protection. A plot to deceive the tribune and murder Paul is uncovered, so the tribune sends Paul by night to Governor Felix under heavily armed guard. Accompanied by a letter from the tribune, Paul arrives in Caesarea and is placed in protective custody until his accusers can come and present their case. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-2312-35 bc4cadc2c275e1004a4bace30a97d38b9ba3c601 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 11:20:00 -0700 Acts 23:12-35 Paul's Roman citizenship affords him further protection. A plot to deceive the tribune and murder Paul is uncovered, so the tribune sends Paul by night to Governor Felix under heavily armed guard. Accompanied by a letter from the tribune, Paul arrives in Caesarea and is placed in protective custody until his accusers can come and present their case. 37:02 Joseph Kobel truth, love, faith, evangelism, law, grace, prophecy, oath, Jesus, salvation no no In our last message in the Book of Acts, Paul began his defense to the Jewish mob that had gathered in the temple courts and had followed him after he was arrested and taken to the Roman garrison. As he makes his defense, his last statement to them was to repeat what that the Lord had said to him. “Go, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles." Today we start moments after that statement. Unfortunately, at that mention of the gentiles, mob gets angry and at this point, the tribune orders Paul to be flogged to get the truth from him. However, the revelation that Paul is a Roman citizen saves his hide, literally. The tribune then calls a session with the Chief priests to find out what is going on, but it ends in an angry mob once again. We’ll end the message today with Paul once again being taken into custody for his own safety but being encouraged by the Lord that he still has more to do. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-2222-2311 429c6749e3a023304e4e3fcec1166a49860199b7 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:23:00 -0700 Acts 22:22-23:11 In our last message in the Book of Acts, Paul began his defense to the Jewish mob that had gathered in the temple courts and had followed him after he was arrested and taken to the Roman garrison. As he makes his defense, his last statement to them was to repeat what that the Lord had said to him. “Go, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles." Today we start moments after that statement. Unfortunately, at that mention of the gentiles, mob gets angry and at this point, the tribune orders Paul to be flogged to get the truth from him. However, the revelation that Paul is a Roman citizen saves his hide, literally. The tribune then calls a session with the Chief priests to find out what is going on, but it ends in an angry mob once again. We’ll end the message today with Paul once again being taken into custody for his own safety but being encouraged by the Lord that he still has more to do. 38:52 Wayne Griffith Faith, Trust, God, Jesus, Plan, Hope, Steady, Roman, Jews, Speak, Love, Life, Resurrection, Tribune no no Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our savior! https://www.marana.church/messages/christ-the-savior-is-born dadcc55a4fae6b3cf5e9a55a04c4bc71c4fce32f Sun, 22 Dec 2024 11:51:00 -0700 Christ the Savior is Born Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our savior! 34:41 Wayne Griffith faith, hope, love, joy, salvation, nativity, Christ, kind, birth, season no no Having been rescued from the murderous mob by the Roman soldiers, Paul has begged the tribune to permit him to speak to the people. With permission, standing on the steps, he motions with his hand and a great silence falls on the crowd. When he addresses them in their language, they pay all the more attention. He explains how he is a devout Jew, a Pharisee, educated in Jerusalem under Gamaliel, etc. He then testifies how he met the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus. All goes well until he proclaims the mission to the Gentiles. This ignites such vehement protest that Paul is taken into the Roman barracks for further proceedings. Stay tuned! https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-221-21 4198c5517ee05d986744a573425a105bed8c92f3 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 11:22:00 -0700 Acts 22:1-21 Having been rescued from the murderous mob by the Roman soldiers, Paul has begged the tribune to permit him to speak to the people. With permission, standing on the steps, he motions with his hand and a great silence falls on the crowd. When he addresses them in their language, they pay all the more attention. He explains how he is a devout Jew, a Pharisee, educated in Jerusalem under Gamaliel, etc. He then testifies how he met the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus. All goes well until he proclaims the mission to the Gentiles. This ignites such vehement protest that Paul is taken into the Roman barracks for further proceedings. Stay tuned! 40:07 Joseph Kobel Love, Word, Truth, Faith, Speak, Trust, Jesus, God Glory, Chains, hope no no Last week, Paul had finally made it to Jerusalem. He took the advice of the elders and participated in a purification ritual so as not to offend the local Jews. However, his attempt to appease them was to no avail. Instead, he is sighted. Jews from Asia started telling lies about him and stirs up a crowd. If the Roman authorities hadn't showed up, Paul would likely have been beaten or stoned to death. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-2127-40 31baad02665e0678b504d421e2d2af93c5c20c3b Sun, 08 Dec 2024 11:06:00 -0700 Acts 21:27-40 Last week, Paul had finally made it to Jerusalem. He took the advice of the elders and participated in a purification ritual so as not to offend the local Jews. However, his attempt to appease them was to no avail. Instead, he is sighted. Jews from Asia started telling lies about him and stirs up a crowd. If the Roman authorities hadn't showed up, Paul would likely have been beaten or stoned to death. 35:07 Wayne Griffith faith, love, persecution, gospel, law, evangelism, truth, judaism no no After leaving the elders in Ephesus, Paul makes his way towards Jerusalem. Along the way, he stops in Tyre and Caesarea where the brothers, after being told what would happen to Paul by the Holy Spirit, beg him not to go. However, it is God's purpose and will for Paul to go. Then, once he arrives, he shares his success with the local church leadership in Jerusalem. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-211-26 a664bcaa4538beccea4560c7ae37df504667550e Sun, 01 Dec 2024 11:32:00 -0700 Acts 21:1-26 After leaving the elders in Ephesus, Paul makes his way towards Jerusalem. Along the way, he stops in Tyre and Caesarea where the brothers, after being told what would happen to Paul by the Holy Spirit, beg him not to go. However, it is God's purpose and will for Paul to go. Then, once he arrives, he shares his success with the local church leadership in Jerusalem. 39:56 Wayne Griffith Faith, Love, Trust, Will, God, Jesus, Follow, Truth, Vision, Thanks, Pray, Spirit, Love, Sin, Glory, Sexual immorality, Church Leadership, Sacrifice no no Today, we find Paul making the decision to leave Ephesus as he has had great success here. Everyone in the area had heard the message. He decides to move through Macedonia and Achaia, preaching along the way, on his way back to Jerusalem. However, before he goes, the Way causes a riot in the streets. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-1921-41-2 aad2babef87d5f43b26e6808db0f8e8e2f08480f Sun, 24 Nov 2024 13:34:00 -0700 Acts 19:21-41 Today, we find Paul making the decision to leave Ephesus as he has had great success here. Everyone in the area had heard the message. He decides to move through Macedonia and Achaia, preaching along the way, on his way back to Jerusalem. However, before he goes, the Way causes a riot in the streets. 38:59 Joseph Kobel faith, love, hope, gospel, evangelize, walk, journey, race, course, ministry no no Chapter 20 of the book of Acts records the conclusion of Paul’s 3rd missionary journey. As we mentioned last week, Paul is making his way back to Jerusalem, hoping to arrive before Pentecost. On his way, he stops in Macedonia and Greece to encourage the brethren there. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-201-16 7514a8f35d8bb6ce4311a4ddbc2543945f62ab2a Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:19:00 -0700 Acts 20:1-16 Chapter 20 of the book of Acts records the conclusion of Paul’s 3rd missionary journey. As we mentioned last week, Paul is making his way back to Jerusalem, hoping to arrive before Pentecost. On his way, he stops in Macedonia and Greece to encourage the brethren there. 37:18 Wayne Griffith Faith, Paul, Love, Travel, Journey, Preach, Encourage, Strength, Accountability, no no Today, we find Paul making the decision to leave Ephesus as he has had great success here. Everyone in the area had heard the message. He decides to move through Macedonia and Achaia, preaching along the way, on his way back to Jerusalem. However, before he goes, the Way causes a riot in the streets. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-1921-41 135faf9e46a77b63fc51ed82ed42b4ade59d6787 Sun, 10 Nov 2024 11:37:00 -0700 Acts 19:21-41 Today, we find Paul making the decision to leave Ephesus as he has had great success here. Everyone in the area had heard the message. He decides to move through Macedonia and Achaia, preaching along the way, on his way back to Jerusalem. However, before he goes, the Way causes a riot in the streets. 37:58 Wayne Griffith faith, love, truth, preach, gospel, opposition, trial, risk, life, world no no When Paul left Priscilla and Aquila in Ephesus, he promised to "return. . . if God wills." After he had gone up to Jerusalem, he spent some time in Antioch before embarking on his third missionary journey. He revisits the churches in Asia Minor (modern-day central Turkey), strengthening the believers. We now find him back in Ephesus, where he meets some disciples who knew only John's baptism. Paul tells them about Jesus, and they are "re-baptized." Paul prays for them and lays hands on them to receive the Holy Spirit. This is considered to be the Pentecost of Ephesus. Unusual miracles and events take place, culminating with the forsaking of "magic arts," and the destruction of their books. The result is "the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed." https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-191-20 df1fcd82308817380d5e6120d62e245b0b03b3a9 Sun, 03 Nov 2024 11:33:00 -0700 Acts 19:1-20 When Paul left Priscilla and Aquila in Ephesus, he promised to "return. . . if God wills." After he had gone up to Jerusalem, he spent some time in Antioch before embarking on his third missionary journey. He revisits the churches in Asia Minor (modern-day central Turkey), strengthening the believers. We now find him back in Ephesus, where he meets some disciples who knew only John's baptism. Paul tells them about Jesus, and they are "re-baptized." Paul prays for them and lays hands on them to receive the Holy Spirit. This is considered to be the Pentecost of Ephesus. Unusual miracles and events take place, culminating with the forsaking of "magic arts," and the destruction of their books. The result is "the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed." 40:46 Joseph Kobel saved, loved, blessed, God, Jesus, help, remade, new, Holy ghost, spirit, filled, no no Paul leaves Corinth to head back to Syria so he can report to the church in Jerusalem and head back to his home base at the church in Antioch. Along the way, he temporarily stops in Ephesus, leaving it in good hands with Priscilla and Aquila. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-1818-28 b5996715efef2eb57040e37e695f86012b1e84cf Sun, 27 Oct 2024 11:24:00 -0700 Acts 18:18-28 Paul leaves Corinth to head back to Syria so he can report to the church in Jerusalem and head back to his home base at the church in Antioch. Along the way, he temporarily stops in Ephesus, leaving it in good hands with Priscilla and Aquila. 42:58 Wayne Griffith faith, love, hope, conversion, apologetics, gender, roles, peace, beliefs, salvation, secondary, issues, beliefs no no After having limited success in Athens, Paul makes his way to Corinth. Where Athens was a center of culture and learning, Corinth was a city of commerce and debauchery. However, Paul has great success and finds himself nurturing the young church there for a year and a half. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-181-17 9ede0c201962ea9b7e42b6a7396844e22102b09e Sun, 20 Oct 2024 11:50:00 -0700 Acts 18:1-17 After having limited success in Athens, Paul makes his way to Corinth. Where Athens was a center of culture and learning, Corinth was a city of commerce and debauchery. However, Paul has great success and finds himself nurturing the young church there for a year and a half. 37:59 Wayne Griffith faith, love, truth, gospel, preach, evangelist, evangelize, evangelism, salvation no no After Paul's enemies follow his team to Berea, he escapes to Athens and waits for Silas and Timothy to come. While there, "his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols." As usual, he reasons with his fellow Jews and devout persons in the synagogue, but he also ventures out into the marketplace every day and speaks to people there. He encounters the philosophers, and they invite him to present his argument. His speech goes well, even quoting some of their writings until he proclaims Jesus's resurrection, producing some mocking. But their interest is piqued, and some of them actually join him. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-1716-34 84db400803645f6d5627e95b30a4f948aaaedabd Sun, 13 Oct 2024 11:21:00 -0700 Acts 17:16-34 After Paul's enemies follow his team to Berea, he escapes to Athens and waits for Silas and Timothy to come. While there, "his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols." As usual, he reasons with his fellow Jews and devout persons in the synagogue, but he also ventures out into the marketplace every day and speaks to people there. He encounters the philosophers, and they invite him to present his argument. His speech goes well, even quoting some of their writings until he proclaims Jesus's resurrection, producing some mocking. But their interest is piqued, and some of them actually join him. 40:47 Joseph Kobel faith, hope, love, gospel, philosophy, creation, idol, commandment, apologetics, gospel, salvation no no Paul and Silas make their way into Thessalonica and then Berea having some success but also stirring up trouble. They are known as those who are turning the world upside down! https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-171-15 abd6f37c8848723218a24832e873e91dcf3d6512 Sun, 06 Oct 2024 11:35:00 -0700 Acts 17:1-15 Paul and Silas make their way into Thessalonica and then Berea having some success but also stirring up trouble. They are known as those who are turning the world upside down! 36:49 Wayne Griffith gospel, acts, paul, silas, timothy, persecution no no Paul and Silas had just been thrown in prison, but they react much different than you might expect. Instead of complaining, they pray and sing. And once again, God shows up in a big way. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-1625-40 02d625085dccc73050ac3904ec4ce34d0654cbf0 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 11:18:00 -0700 Acts 16:25-40 Paul and Silas had just been thrown in prison, but they react much different than you might expect. Instead of complaining, they pray and sing. And once again, God shows up in a big way. 33:51 Wayne Griffith faith, trial, tribulation, storm, promise, grace, convert, hope, salvation, suicide, self, harm, praise no no Paul and Silas embark on the second missionary journey, bringing the letter from Jerusalem to the churches at Lystra, Derbe, and Iconium, among others. When they attempt to evangelize Asia, the Holy Spirit prevents their plans. Instead, Paul receives a vision of a Macedonian man requesting help. So the Lord opens the way into the Roman empire in the city of Philippi, where the first convert mentioned is Lydia, the seller of purple. Soon , slave girl with a spirit of divination is set free, resulting in Paul and Silas being beaten and thrown into prison. What will come of it? https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-161-24 63dad04b9cb05301039e71df270bf93272021171 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 11:25:00 -0700 Acts 16:1-24 Paul and Silas embark on the second missionary journey, bringing the letter from Jerusalem to the churches at Lystra, Derbe, and Iconium, among others. When they attempt to evangelize Asia, the Holy Spirit prevents their plans. Instead, Paul receives a vision of a Macedonian man requesting help. So the Lord opens the way into the Roman empire in the city of Philippi, where the first convert mentioned is Lydia, the seller of purple. Soon , slave girl with a spirit of divination is set free, resulting in Paul and Silas being beaten and thrown into prison. What will come of it? 41:02 Joseph Kobel faith, love, gospel, persecution, truth, teaching, gentile, law, apostle, paul no no After a decision was made at the counsel in Jerusalem regarding the requirement of Gentiles becoming Jews before being saved, the apostles and elders send Judas and Silas, alongside Paul and Barnabas, to the gentiles to give them the good news. Then, Paul and Barnabas embark on their second missionary journeys. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-1522-41 4e78f25815be8a8cd1cb7453f16e8b29450d9501 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 11:29:00 -0700 Acts 15:22-41 After a decision was made at the counsel in Jerusalem regarding the requirement of Gentiles becoming Jews before being saved, the apostles and elders send Judas and Silas, alongside Paul and Barnabas, to the gentiles to give them the good news. Then, Paul and Barnabas embark on their second missionary journeys. 42:12 Wayne Griffith faith, circumcision, law, prophet, grave, salvation, pharisee, hope, love, jew, gentile no no While Paul and Barnabas are spending time in Antioch, a group of men come from Judea and begin telling the gentiles they must be circumcised in order to be saved. This causes a large debate, and the Antioch Church sends Paul and Barnabas to Jerusalem to consult the Apostles and the Elders there. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-151-21 1efa1117286eda611637727576c4d62336b39417 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 11:22:00 -0700 Acts 15:1-21 While Paul and Barnabas are spending time in Antioch, a group of men come from Judea and begin telling the gentiles they must be circumcised in order to be saved. This causes a large debate, and the Antioch Church sends Paul and Barnabas to Jerusalem to consult the Apostles and the Elders there. 42:19 Wayne Griffith faith, circumcision, law, prophet, grave, salvation, pharisee, hope, love, jew, gentile no no Having been chased out of Antioch and Iconium, Paul and Barnabas were found by their enemies in Lystra, where a notable miracle had taken place. Now public opinion changed and Paul was stoned. However, God had other plans, so Paul survived the attack, and the next day they went to Derbe. After they made many disciples there, they retraced their steps, encouraging the believers and appointing elders in the new churches. They returned to Perga, preached there, then went to Attalia. From there they returned to Antioch and reported all that God had done, especially opening the door of faith to the Gentiles. Thus, the first missionary journey ended after about 3 years. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-1419-28 5ef0dfb9936e363bcc97397c17f059c0275128b6 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 11:30:00 -0700 Acts 14:19-28 Having been chased out of Antioch and Iconium, Paul and Barnabas were found by their enemies in Lystra, where a notable miracle had taken place. Now public opinion changed and Paul was stoned. However, God had other plans, so Paul survived the attack, and the next day they went to Derbe. After they made many disciples there, they retraced their steps, encouraging the believers and appointing elders in the new churches. They returned to Perga, preached there, then went to Attalia. From there they returned to Antioch and reported all that God had done, especially opening the door of faith to the Gentiles. Thus, the first missionary journey ended after about 3 years. 40:10 Joseph Kobel faith, love, truth, gospel, preach, evangelist, evangelize, evangelism, salvation no no Paul and Barnabas find themselves in Iconium where they preach with boldness in spite of opposition. Many Jews and Greeks are saved, but Paul and Barnabas are forced to flee to Lystra due to an attempt to stone them. While in Lystra, we see a man who was crippled from birth get healed and the miracle was so great that they people think Paul and Barnabas are gods. But fortunately, they are able to keep them from sacrificing to them by pointing the gentiles back towards the living God. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-141-18 e38c3616c756c4390b8eea896d8b87c2b1fe7889 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 11:27:00 -0700 Acts 14:1-18 Paul and Barnabas find themselves in Iconium where they preach with boldness in spite of opposition. Many Jews and Greeks are saved, but Paul and Barnabas are forced to flee to Lystra due to an attempt to stone them. While in Lystra, we see a man who was crippled from birth get healed and the miracle was so great that they people think Paul and Barnabas are gods. But fortunately, they are able to keep them from sacrificing to them by pointing the gentiles back towards the living God. 39:58 Wayne Griffith faith, love, truth, gospel, preach, evangelist, evangelize, evangelism, salvation no no After Paul preaches the gospel message, they want him to come back on the next Sabbath. However, the Jews are jealous that Paul and Barnabas draw such a large crowd. So, they decide from now on to take their message to the gentiles and the gentiles rejoice at this news. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-1342-52 75b6cf25b451a6a248810325dbb7435a08cd03f3 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 11:22:00 -0700 Acts 13:42-52 After Paul preaches the gospel message, they want him to come back on the next Sabbath. However, the Jews are jealous that Paul and Barnabas draw such a large crowd. So, they decide from now on to take their message to the gentiles and the gentiles rejoice at this news. 37:28 Wayne Griffith faith, love, truth, gospel, preach, evangelist, evangelize, evangelism, salvation no no After evangelizing Cyprus, Paul and his team sail to Perga on the southern coast of modern-day Turkey. There, John Mark leaves them and goes back to Jerusalem. Paul and Barnabas make their way to the other Antioch in Pisidia in central Turkey. While visiting the synagogue, they're invited to speak "words of exhortation to the people." So, Paul explains the Scriptures concerning Jesus and ends with a warning against unbelief. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-1313-41 544d2a096ec4fd3ab9914ea709f80d7a1b13e131 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 11:34:00 -0700 Acts 13:13-41 After evangelizing Cyprus, Paul and his team sail to Perga on the southern coast of modern-day Turkey. There, John Mark leaves them and goes back to Jerusalem. Paul and Barnabas make their way to the other Antioch in Pisidia in central Turkey. While visiting the synagogue, they're invited to speak "words of exhortation to the people." So, Paul explains the Scriptures concerning Jesus and ends with a warning against unbelief. 53:29 Joseph Kobel faith, love, promise, salvation, reward, peace, truth, gospel no no The gentile church in Antioch has been growing quickly and has a solid team of prophets and teachers. The Holy Spirit sets apart Barnabas and Saul to begin their missionary journeys to the gentiles. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-1220-1312 e503cc87aaeda5465292e312cce61ea3cf93dbf5 Sun, 04 Aug 2024 11:32:00 -0700 Acts 12:20-13:12 The gentile church in Antioch has been growing quickly and has a solid team of prophets and teachers. The Holy Spirit sets apart Barnabas and Saul to begin their missionary journeys to the gentiles. 41:36 Wayne Griffith Peter, Supernatural, Miracle, Saul, Jesus, God, Glory, Trust, Stand, no no Herod Agrippa I wants to gain favor with the Jews. He sees that killing James pleased them, so he arrests Peter to gain even more favor. However, God has other plans and supernaturally rescues Peter from the hands of his captors. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-121-19 83f61a63b9b800e469473fcdb4d730c23abadafb Sun, 28 Jul 2024 11:43:00 -0700 Acts 12:1-19 Herod Agrippa I wants to gain favor with the Jews. He sees that killing James pleased them, so he arrests Peter to gain even more favor. However, God has other plans and supernaturally rescues Peter from the hands of his captors. 38:12 Wayne Griffith Peter, supernatural, miracle, prison, agrippa, harod no no This last half of chapter 11 records "the young church in action." From the revival, which began in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost and the eventual spread of the Gospel resulting from Saul's persecution, we now witness a series of "firsts." Gentiles were added to the Church. Barnabas was sent out as the first "missionary" from the Church in Jerusalem. He and Paul become the first "team." The first time anyone is mentioned as a prophet is recorded. The believers are first called "Christians." And the first mention of a collection being received for the relief of the saints is included to set the pattern for the New Testament Church to follow until Jesus returns. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-1119-30 f3d203d8280e4b70bcdd97ed561b67eb9fcd9682 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 11:50:00 -0700 Acts 11:19-30 This last half of chapter 11 records "the young church in action." From the revival, which began in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost and the eventual spread of the Gospel resulting from Saul's persecution, we now witness a series of "firsts." Gentiles were added to the Church. Barnabas was sent out as the first "missionary" from the Church in Jerusalem. He and Paul become the first "team." The first time anyone is mentioned as a prophet is recorded. The believers are first called "Christians." And the first mention of a collection being received for the relief of the saints is included to set the pattern for the New Testament Church to follow until Jesus returns. 38:25 Joseph Kobel God, Jesus, love, prayer, faith, belief, speak, follow, strong, stay, peace, witness, church, prophet no no As a result of going to meet with Cornelius, a gentile, Peter experiences a large negative reaction from the Jewish believers. So today Peter gives an account of why he went, and the result is the Jewish believers rejoicing that salvation had been granted to the gentiles. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-111-18 504453639ab4cf0d8399f5d69ad9fc59dfe6f1d7 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 11:26:00 -0700 Acts 11:1-18 As a result of going to meet with Cornelius, a gentile, Peter experiences a large negative reaction from the Jewish believers. So today Peter gives an account of why he went, and the result is the Jewish believers rejoicing that salvation had been granted to the gentiles. 32:04 Wayne Griffith faith, commission, clean, unclean, common, gentile, salvation, love, plan, purpose no no Peter understands that God shows no partiality as to those who can receive the gospel and begins to preach. As he does, the Holy Spirit falls on Cornelius, his household, and his friends and they begin speaking in other tongues and extolling God. As this demonstrated that God has accepted them, Peter commands them to be baptized. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-1034-48 7f8a48cc6cf8410139c0a590895c190a52797c52 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 11:28:00 -0700 Acts 10:34-48 Peter understands that God shows no partiality as to those who can receive the gospel and begins to preach. As he does, the Holy Spirit falls on Cornelius, his household, and his friends and they begin speaking in other tongues and extolling God. As this demonstrated that God has accepted them, Peter commands them to be baptized. 39:00 Wayne Griffith Jesus, God, glory, faith, love, miracle, clean, unclean, common, gentile, saved, truth, peace, peter no no The disciples had proclaimed the resurrection of Jesus in Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria, reaching all the way to Damascus, where Saul of Tarsus was converted. Now it was time to begin expanding "to the uttermost parts of the earth." So, a series of supernatural events began to unfold as the "Way" was going to be received by the Gentiles. Both Cornelius the Centurion and Peter the Apostle needed direct intervention by God to propel this expansion. The resulting divine appointment has had far reaching effects still active today. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-101-33 08acdeae3d473b78e60ad1b87391381226c0c783 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:58:00 -0700 Acts 10:1-33 The disciples had proclaimed the resurrection of Jesus in Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria, reaching all the way to Damascus, where Saul of Tarsus was converted. Now it was time to begin expanding "to the uttermost parts of the earth." So, a series of supernatural events began to unfold as the "Way" was going to be received by the Gentiles. Both Cornelius the Centurion and Peter the Apostle needed direct intervention by God to propel this expansion. The resulting divine appointment has had far reaching effects still active today. 43:27 Joseph Kobel faith, love, miracle, clean, unclean, common, gentile, saved, truth, peace, peter no no Luke continues following Paul after his radical conversion. After ministering the gospel in Jerusalem, the Jews seek to kill him, so he leaves back to Tarsus. Following this, the church sees peace for a time, and we follow Peter as he travels through the area preaching and performing miracles. As a result, the church grows. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-923-43 21cc943ca0d91aec07a69558d11699a6a0c7dcef Sun, 23 Jun 2024 11:30:00 -0700 Acts 9:23-43 Luke continues following Paul after his radical conversion. After ministering the gospel in Jerusalem, the Jews seek to kill him, so he leaves back to Tarsus. Following this, the church sees peace for a time, and we follow Peter as he travels through the area preaching and performing miracles. As a result, the church grows. 34:40 Wayne Griffith saved, loved, blessed, God, Jesus, help, remade, new, Holy ghost, spirit, filled, boldness, belief, command, no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand that we have all have a plan and purpose provided by God. We want to enable and empower people to step out into that purpose. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-empower-4 959dc206c2542b93c32de88609e85988744adc5d Sun, 16 Jun 2024 11:28:00 -0700 Who We Are - Empower It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand that we have all have a plan and purpose provided by God. We want to enable and empower people to step out into that purpose. 47:44 Wayne Griffith faith, love, hope, serve, servant, evangelize, evangelism, teach, disciple, community no no Join us as Pastor Jaron from Rock Solid Church in Hudson, NY, shares with us a timely message titled Now. The time is fulfilled, and we are to walk in such a way that we build bridges. Bridges that the Holy Ghost shows us. It is His desire for the lost to walk out of the natural (darkness) and into the supernatural (light). https://www.marana.church/messages/now 0a803690ad0a2f89c1447f631413ca6ca9ce3531 Sun, 09 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0700 Now! Join us as Pastor Jaron from Rock Solid Church in Hudson, NY, shares with us a timely message titled Now. The time is fulfilled, and we are to walk in such a way that we build bridges. Bridges that the Holy Ghost shows us. It is His desire for the lost to walk out of the natural (darkness) and into the supernatural (light). 55:54 Jaron Halsted saved, loved, blessed, God, Jesus, help, remade, new, Holy ghost, spirit, filled, no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, our mission statement is to evangelize the lost, equip the saints, and empower them to step out into what God has called them to do. As believers and followers of Jesus it's assuring to know that we've been given the resources of the Kingdom of Heaven to carry out the Great Commission. Since the Day of Pentecost multitudes have been birthed into the family of God. And the Church has been given leaders to help bring us all to the place of maturity. We should strive to grow more sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit as we work in the harvest. It truly is ripe for the reaping. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-equip-4 d512ab568fbc437fe5675f102403a911d1bba33b Sun, 02 Jun 2024 11:43:00 -0700 Who We Are - Equip It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, our mission statement is to evangelize the lost, equip the saints, and empower them to step out into what God has called them to do. As believers and followers of Jesus it's assuring to know that we've been given the resources of the Kingdom of Heaven to carry out the Great Commission. Since the Day of Pentecost multitudes have been birthed into the family of God. And the Church has been given leaders to help bring us all to the place of maturity. We should strive to grow more sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit as we work in the harvest. It truly is ripe for the reaping. 53:09 Joseph Kobel faith, commission, empower, evangelize, truth, promise, salvation, love no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, our mission statement is to evangelize the lost, equip the saints, and empower them to step out into what God has called them to do. The first step is to evangelize. There is a world full of people who are living their life with no hope. It is our responsibility to share the gospel with them. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-evangelize-3 1f788b19bce77280faaaf38382a9c3a652afe3aa Sun, 26 May 2024 11:27:00 -0700 Who We Are - Evangelize It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, our mission statement is to evangelize the lost, equip the saints, and empower them to step out into what God has called them to do. The first step is to evangelize. There is a world full of people who are living their life with no hope. It is our responsibility to share the gospel with them. 42:07 Wayne Griffith Speak, Talk, Lead, Pray, Enangelize, Preach, God, Jesus, Saved, Loved, Cross, Sin, Shame, Love, Apart no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are generous. And this is not just with our finances. We are also generous with our love, time, and forgiveness. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-are-generous-3 9546b65957e154e198976a46e12807b831241878 Sun, 19 May 2024 11:36:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Are Generous It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are generous. And this is not just with our finances. We are also generous with our love, time, and forgiveness. 48:32 Wayne Griffith faith, give, giving, help, ministry, support, blessing, offering, money, finances, obedience, promise, love no no The Kingdom of Heaven is a family. One must be born into it in the same way we've been birthed into an earthly family. Marriage is God's "institution" for humanity. As a family we're to care for one another. Love, therefore, should be what motivates said sustains us for the journey of life. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-are-family-4 f5090ef27b509f0ab3636d99af634de8d6556bf1 Sun, 12 May 2024 11:31:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Are Family The Kingdom of Heaven is a family. One must be born into it in the same way we've been birthed into an earthly family. Marriage is God's "institution" for humanity. As a family we're to care for one another. Love, therefore, should be what motivates said sustains us for the journey of life. 43:59 Joseph Kobel Mother's day, Father, Family, Kids, Forgiveness, Dad, Grace, Prayer, Thankful, no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are a people who pray. You cannot have a relationship without communication. If we want to be successful, we are going to have to make prayer a focus in our own life, but we are also going to have to make prayer a priority as a church as well. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-a-people-who-pray-4 751eab8963fe8b5c01a85292da2787682dc928e0 Sun, 05 May 2024 11:35:00 -0700 Who We Are - A People Who Pray It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are a people who pray. You cannot have a relationship without communication. If we want to be successful, we are going to have to make prayer a focus in our own life, but we are also going to have to make prayer a priority as a church as well. 46:43 Wayne Griffith faith, prayer, hope, trust, thanks, thanksgiving, supplication, believe, belief no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we believe the gifts of the Spirit are still for today. The filling or baptism of the Spirit is subsequent to salvation, is available to every believer, and the gifts should be used in an orderly manner. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-are-filled-with-the-spirit-2 83d40dc867033b6f72ee2f8fc05c40ca48de51ac Sun, 28 Apr 2024 11:39:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Are Filled With The Spirit It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we believe the gifts of the Spirit are still for today. The filling or baptism of the Spirit is subsequent to salvation, is available to every believer, and the gifts should be used in an orderly manner. 54:54 Wayne Griffith Blessed, Who we are, Who I am, Who you are, Jesus, Baptism, Prayer, Ask, Gifts, Spirit, Acceptance, Faith, Walk, Act no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. Having been brought into the kingdom of God, our hearts' response to the grace of our Lord should be worship. We give praise to our Lord as His majesty deserves. God desires our worship and seeks "true worshippers, " so let's do our part. He is worthy! https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-are-worshippers-3 ca10f428ae629813e8a901dd1a04c9c22902e826 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 11:25:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Are Worshippers It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. Having been brought into the kingdom of God, our hearts' response to the grace of our Lord should be worship. We give praise to our Lord as His majesty deserves. God desires our worship and seeks "true worshippers, " so let's do our part. He is worthy! 47:13 Joseph Kobel faith, love, worship, truth, culture, praise, joy, fulfillment, king, throne, lord no no Just like physical exercise helps with our health, exercising faith in God causes us to experience God's presence in greater ways. Sometimes, simply trusting in God's promises is all we can do while we wait. Other times, we need to press in, wrestling in our hearts to trust in God. He is trustworthy, therefore our hope is based on Him. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-walk-by-faith-3 fefab408766ff98fb7fe24a49ca99734ff65fc7b Sun, 14 Apr 2024 11:41:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Walk By Faith Just like physical exercise helps with our health, exercising faith in God causes us to experience God's presence in greater ways. Sometimes, simply trusting in God's promises is all we can do while we wait. Other times, we need to press in, wrestling in our hearts to trust in God. He is trustworthy, therefore our hope is based on Him. 49:36 Joseph Kobel love, forgive, forgiveness, salvation, comfort, faith, resurrection, trust, loyalty, promises no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand that salvation isn't earned. We are a people who are saved by grace through faith. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-saved-by-grace-4 67edeb5dfe8ead4209fb7ee2026772dbe1a05c3e Sun, 07 Apr 2024 11:26:00 -0700 Who We Are - Saved By Grace It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand that salvation isn't earned. We are a people who are saved by grace through faith. 40:55 Wayne Griffith love, grace, mercy, hope, salvation, truth, sacrifice, sin, righteousness no no Jesus' death was necessary for our salvation. Through it, we have our sins forgiven. But it was His resurrection that provided the solution to mankind's problems. We aren't just forgiven but still broken people. We have been made new in Him! https://www.marana.church/messages/he-is-risen-2 d810c06da93e7637f33c21c2db3c00079c8e089e Sun, 31 Mar 2024 11:44:00 -0700 He Is Risen Jesus' death was necessary for our salvation. Through it, we have our sins forgiven. But it was His resurrection that provided the solution to mankind's problems. We aren't just forgiven but still broken people. We have been made new in Him! 48:41 Wayne Griffith Love, blessed, glory, faith, Jesus, God, risen, third day, resurrection, death, empty, grave no no While Saul had a plan in mind, there was a divine plan that changed the course of his life. Thinking that he was doing the work of God, his life was redirected by an encounter with the resurrected Lord Jesus. He immediately joins "the Way" which he had been violently opposed to. What an amazing example of how radically life changing Jesus is. This conversion proved to be one of the most significant events in history next to Jesus's appearance. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-91-22 a990270ad99cd32b02847027d2ba3a11a857ccc9 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 11:41:00 -0700 Acts 9:1-22 While Saul had a plan in mind, there was a divine plan that changed the course of his life. Thinking that he was doing the work of God, his life was redirected by an encounter with the resurrected Lord Jesus. He immediately joins "the Way" which he had been violently opposed to. What an amazing example of how radically life changing Jesus is. This conversion proved to be one of the most significant events in history next to Jesus's appearance. 48:24 Joseph Kobel faith, love, testimony, faith, truth, persecution, light, sacrifice, salvation, redemption no no We continue to follow Philip as he is commanded by God to head towards Gaza to continue preaching the gospel, where we see the well-known story of him and the Ethiopian eunuch and leads him to the Lord! I hope this story encourages all of us to share the Gospel with others. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-826-40 f7ba14394eef89de697fd23f5673d2b89cdfe6e4 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:32:00 -0700 Acts 8:26-40 We continue to follow Philip as he is commanded by God to head towards Gaza to continue preaching the gospel, where we see the well-known story of him and the Ethiopian eunuch and leads him to the Lord! I hope this story encourages all of us to share the Gospel with others. 45:20 Wayne Griffith Faith, Love, Trust, Following, Truth, Baptism, Jesus, God, Glorify, Honor no no Today we briefly follow Phillip, one of the men was helping to serve the Hellenist widows and then went to Samaria preaching the gospel. While there, he was performing signs and wonders amongst them. And after Samaria receives the word of God, the apostles hear and sent Peter and John to minister to them and pray that they might receive the Holy Spirit. While there, they encounter Simon the Magician, who hears and believes the gospel, but is still a little off base when it comes to the gospel and the power of God. His story serves as a warning to all who would covet the power of God for personal gain. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-89-25 68297c97b4c17b920a8d08dc1a23677e776b6648 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:22:00 -0700 Acts 8:9-25 Today we briefly follow Phillip, one of the men was helping to serve the Hellenist widows and then went to Samaria preaching the gospel. While there, he was performing signs and wonders amongst them. And after Samaria receives the word of God, the apostles hear and sent Peter and John to minister to them and pray that they might receive the Holy Spirit. While there, they encounter Simon the Magician, who hears and believes the gospel, but is still a little off base when it comes to the gospel and the power of God. His story serves as a warning to all who would covet the power of God for personal gain. 41:18 Wayne Griffith faith, love, hope, power, authority, heart, repent, healing, tongues, spirit no no Stephen's speech infuriates the stubborn Sanhedrin, which results in the first Christian martyr. The persecution which then erupts causes the Church to begin fulfilling the Great Commission. Philip, one of the seven chosen "servers" goes to a city in Samaria and sees great success evidenced by miracles. There is much joy as a result, and the adventure advances! Instead of stamping out the Gospel, it spread further! https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-754-88 646882d85cca83425f92ed99712f31ece7dcbb02 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 11:51:00 -0700 Acts 7:54-8:8 Stephen's speech infuriates the stubborn Sanhedrin, which results in the first Christian martyr. The persecution which then erupts causes the Church to begin fulfilling the Great Commission. Philip, one of the seven chosen "servers" goes to a city in Samaria and sees great success evidenced by miracles. There is much joy as a result, and the adventure advances! Instead of stamping out the Gospel, it spread further! 44:44 Joseph Kobel Forgiveness, Love, Welcome, Peace, Father, Son, Prayer, Repent no no Stephen is accused of speaking against "this holy place and the law" as well as saying that Jesus will destroy the temple and change the customs Moses gave to the Israelites. Today we look at how Stephen finishes his response when asked if these things were so. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-723-53 2bd6e7f09a48300aad9e1e82da2cade7b0e295b8 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:21:00 -0700 Acts 7:23-53 Stephen is accused of speaking against "this holy place and the law" as well as saying that Jesus will destroy the temple and change the customs Moses gave to the Israelites. Today we look at how Stephen finishes his response when asked if these things were so. 39:36 Wayne Griffith faith, prophecy, love, truth, martyr, savior, salvation, hope, history no no Stephen is accused of speaking against "this holy place and the law" as well as saying that Jesus will destroy the temple and change the customs Moses gave to the Israelites. Stephen begins his response when asked if these things were so. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-71-22 3edf13aa2e55dc079e8d40eb1cdcd75c0744b237 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:23:00 -0700 Acts 7:1-22 Stephen is accused of speaking against "this holy place and the law" as well as saying that Jesus will destroy the temple and change the customs Moses gave to the Israelites. Stephen begins his response when asked if these things were so. 41:04 Wayne Griffith faith, love, martyr, truth, prophecy, patience, waiting, promise, faithful no no Since the failed attempt to discredit the Church through Ananias and his wife didn't work, now a legitimate complaint arises over neglect of the Hellenistic widows. The Apostles understand their role is to pray and minister the Word of God, so they ask the congregation to choose reputable men from among themselves to oversee the daily distributions. As a result, that solution causes the Church to continue to expand. So, another attempt is made by accusing Stephen of "blasphemy" against Moses and the Temple. The ruthlessness of this is evidenced by the fact that the accusers were bribed! When Stephen is arrested, they all see his face like an angel's. That should have stopped them in their tracks! But we'll see what happens next week! https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-61-15 81e18e8922b1d6cd854ea65a6f3e45f33832ac89 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 11:40:00 -0700 Acts 6:1-15 Since the failed attempt to discredit the Church through Ananias and his wife didn't work, now a legitimate complaint arises over neglect of the Hellenistic widows. The Apostles understand their role is to pray and minister the Word of God, so they ask the congregation to choose reputable men from among themselves to oversee the daily distributions. As a result, that solution causes the Church to continue to expand. So, another attempt is made by accusing Stephen of "blasphemy" against Moses and the Temple. The ruthlessness of this is evidenced by the fact that the accusers were bribed! When Stephen is arrested, they all see his face like an angel's. That should have stopped them in their tracks! But we'll see what happens next week! 46:14 Joseph Kobel faith, fulfill, purpose, meaning, life, truth, just, justice, full, filled, guidance no no The early church is off to an amazing start. Multitudes of people getting saved every day, and God was moving powerfully with signs and wonders. And this was even with all the opposition that Peter and John were facing. However, in spite of this opposition, they continued preaching and teaching in the name of Jesus, inciting the religious leaders to jealousy and anger. But even in the midst of being imprisoned and beaten, they rejoiced for the privilege to suffer for His name's sake. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-517-42 86413f8a36548050f1c7ede6c3a259b8bbcd4f4a Sun, 04 Feb 2024 11:21:00 -0700 Acts 5:17-42 The early church is off to an amazing start. Multitudes of people getting saved every day, and God was moving powerfully with signs and wonders. And this was even with all the opposition that Peter and John were facing. However, in spite of this opposition, they continued preaching and teaching in the name of Jesus, inciting the religious leaders to jealousy and anger. But even in the midst of being imprisoned and beaten, they rejoiced for the privilege to suffer for His name's sake. 39:43 Wayne Griffith faith, evangelize, evangelism, prophecy, truth, government, opposition, obedience, obey, authority, preach, gospel, salvation no no Amazing signs and wonders are being performed through the Apostle's hands and the church is growing. But today, we deal with one of the more difficult stories in the New Testament, Ananias and Sapphira. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-51-16 93ad6f75356f3c81edecc562ac172bdbfa12e858 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 11:42:00 -0700 Acts 5:1-16 Amazing signs and wonders are being performed through the Apostle's hands and the church is growing. But today, we deal with one of the more difficult stories in the New Testament, Ananias and Sapphira. 48:20 Wayne Griffith Temptation, stand fim, salvation, love, faith, believe, saved, tempted, faith, trust no no After being threatened by the authorities not to mention Jesus Peter and John return to their friends and give a report. This prompts a prayer meeting with the result that they all receive another infilling of the Holy Spirit. This not only gave them a renewed boldness but melted down selfishness and united them in a genuine Christian community. The end result is the continued building of the kingdom right up to this day. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-423-37 381ccba964e316a38dcf54d1f6df9bec9a8e9e2f Sun, 21 Jan 2024 12:34:00 -0700 Acts 4:23-37 After being threatened by the authorities not to mention Jesus Peter and John return to their friends and give a report. This prompts a prayer meeting with the result that they all receive another infilling of the Holy Spirit. This not only gave them a renewed boldness but melted down selfishness and united them in a genuine Christian community. The end result is the continued building of the kingdom right up to this day. 39:59 Joseph Kobel faith, adoption, sacrifice, family, promise, prophecy, giving, love, preaching, testimony no no An amazing miracle has just taken place as the man who had been lame since birth for 40 years has now been healed. The crowds gathered around wanting to know what has happened, and you’ll remember from last week, Peter begins to preach. But wherever the gospel is preached, the church is growing, and Jesus’ name is lifted up and He is making an impact, the enemy sends opposition. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-41-22 ed3db4b36dcd4c473834228d7038f73b0189874b Sun, 14 Jan 2024 11:25:00 -0700 Acts 4:1-22 An amazing miracle has just taken place as the man who had been lame since birth for 40 years has now been healed. The crowds gathered around wanting to know what has happened, and you’ll remember from last week, Peter begins to preach. But wherever the gospel is preached, the church is growing, and Jesus’ name is lifted up and He is making an impact, the enemy sends opposition. 39:27 Wayne Griffith Healing, faith, believe, love, trust, determination, life, truth, seeing, hearing, gathering, preaching, growing no no The New Testament Church is established through the power of the Holy Spirit moving among the believers. They spent time with one another, caring and sharing with gladness and generosity. They continued with instruction from the apostles, fellowship and prayer and worship. Signs and wonders displayed God's stamp of approval. Chapter 3 highlights one of the miracles. As a result, the number of believers grew. This is the model of what we are privileged to be a part of until Jesus returns. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-242-310-2 a163a8a646cfc149f118eaa5890e028f32473c05 Sun, 07 Jan 2024 11:33:00 -0700 Acts 2:42-3:10 The New Testament Church is established through the power of the Holy Spirit moving among the believers. They spent time with one another, caring and sharing with gladness and generosity. They continued with instruction from the apostles, fellowship and prayer and worship. Signs and wonders displayed God's stamp of approval. Chapter 3 highlights one of the miracles. As a result, the number of believers grew. This is the model of what we are privileged to be a part of until Jesus returns. 39:22 Wayne Griffith faith, fulfill, purpose, meaning, life, truth, just, justice, full, filled, guidance, saved no no The New Testament Church is established through the power of the Holy Spirit moving among the believers. They spent time with one another, caring and sharing with gladness and generosity. They continued with instruction from the apostles, fellowship and prayer and worship. Signs and wonders displayed God's stamp of approval. Chapter 3 highlights one of the miracles. As a result, the number of believers grew. This is the model of what we are privileged to be a part of until Jesus returns. https://www.marana.church/messages/acts-242-310 95e199fca54c46884047d0a45b8bfb524dac600c Sun, 31 Dec 2023 11:28:00 -0700 Acts 2:42-3:10 The New Testament Church is established through the power of the Holy Spirit moving among the believers. They spent time with one another, caring and sharing with gladness and generosity. They continued with instruction from the apostles, fellowship and prayer and worship. Signs and wonders displayed God's stamp of approval. Chapter 3 highlights one of the miracles. As a result, the number of believers grew. This is the model of what we are privileged to be a part of until Jesus returns. 47:09 Joseph Kobel faith, miracles, salvation, healing, love, hope, truth, christ, apostles no no Some say we only celebrate Christmas because Christians of old tried to appropriate pagan holidays. But do we find evidence of celebrating Jesus' birth in the bible? https://www.marana.church/messages/should-we-celebrate-christmas 848a61b7b30c69d531e94184a3b59d6f4b0046e3 Sun, 24 Dec 2023 11:26:00 -0700 Should We Celebrate Christmas? Some say we only celebrate Christmas because Christians of old tried to appropriate pagan holidays. But do we find evidence of celebrating Jesus' birth in the bible? 17:55 Wayne Griffith faith, love, hope, birthday, celebrate, Jesus, favor, blessings, joy, hope no no The Holy Spirit had just come upon the house where the disciples were as a mighty, rushing wind. A crowd showed up to see what was going on and began to hear the disciples speaking in their own languages. Peter stands to tell them what was going on. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-book-of-acts-214-41 dbec325058df6f8198323125fbbf78364a1ab960 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 11:32:00 -0700 The Book of Acts 2:14-41 The Holy Spirit had just come upon the house where the disciples were as a mighty, rushing wind. A crowd showed up to see what was going on and began to hear the disciples speaking in their own languages. Peter stands to tell them what was going on. 44:53 Wayne Griffith faith, truth, prophecy, dreams, visions, spirit, gifts, tongues, language, miracle, crucifixion, love no no The fulfillment of Jesus's promised "enduement with power" began on the Jewish Festival of Weeks, known as "Pentecost", which is simply the Greek for fiftieth. This eyewitness account makes special note that there were devout men from all over the known world who were astonished at the event. They heard what was spoken in their own languages. What makes this supernatural event special is that it doesn't say the disciples were speaking those languages, but the hearers understood. This Feast not only marked the beginning of the wheat harvest but also the end time harvest. "Pray that the Lord of the harvest sends out laborers". https://www.marana.church/messages/the-book-of-acts-21-13 33fe27036ec87145ce4fc381841b14f882bc5d51 Sun, 10 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0700 The Book of Acts 2:1-13 The fulfillment of Jesus's promised "enduement with power" began on the Jewish Festival of Weeks, known as "Pentecost", which is simply the Greek for fiftieth. This eyewitness account makes special note that there were devout men from all over the known world who were astonished at the event. They heard what was spoken in their own languages. What makes this supernatural event special is that it doesn't say the disciples were speaking those languages, but the hearers understood. This Feast not only marked the beginning of the wheat harvest but also the end time harvest. "Pray that the Lord of the harvest sends out laborers". 37:05 Joseph Kobel acts, tongues, holy spirit, gifts, gifts of the spirit, pentecost no no Today, we get into some fresh story. The end of Christ’s ministry on earth is the beginning of the disciple's ministry in His behalf. They were just instructed to wait for the arrival of the Holy Spirit, so they head up to an upper room and spend time in Prayer. This is where Peter leads them in filling the vacancy in the 12 apostles ranks after Judas’ betrayal. The 12 apostles were symbolic of the 12 tribes of Israel, and it is hard to be representative when there is only 11 of you. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-book-of-acts-112-26 3dbeb10c36d12334d112c3416be84809dc785466 Sun, 03 Dec 2023 11:28:00 -0700 The Book of Acts 1:12-26 Today, we get into some fresh story. The end of Christ’s ministry on earth is the beginning of the disciple's ministry in His behalf. They were just instructed to wait for the arrival of the Holy Spirit, so they head up to an upper room and spend time in Prayer. This is where Peter leads them in filling the vacancy in the 12 apostles ranks after Judas’ betrayal. The 12 apostles were symbolic of the 12 tribes of Israel, and it is hard to be representative when there is only 11 of you. 38:47 Wayne Griffith faith, love, prophecy, prophet, truth, evidence, apologetics, hope no no The Book of Acts is unique among those of the Testament. It helps bridge the gap between the gospels and the rest of the books. We start today with our verse-by-verse study of it. I am excited because we can learn so much from the early church! https://www.marana.church/messages/the-book-of-acts-11-13 1cf7e96ee1266c28434ccf8e5ec3ed86da8e9eb6 Sun, 26 Nov 2023 11:22:00 -0700 The Book of Acts 1:1-13 The Book of Acts is unique among those of the Testament. It helps bridge the gap between the gospels and the rest of the books. We start today with our verse-by-verse study of it. I am excited because we can learn so much from the early church! 35:05 Wayne Griffith Love, Works, Faith, Trust, Salvation, Jobs, Responsibilities, Tasks, Glory, Blessings no no Last week we looked at compassion and this week we will explore a little of mercy. Both attributes of God are expressed in action. Based on His extending it to us, we are to, "Go and do likewise". Thank God that we have received a new nature which enables us to extend mercy properly! https://www.marana.church/messages/mercy 9aad965bc5bf96d8197f241fb1e14d3c3fd2295b Sun, 19 Nov 2023 11:25:00 -0700 Mercy Last week we looked at compassion and this week we will explore a little of mercy. Both attributes of God are expressed in action. Based on His extending it to us, we are to, "Go and do likewise". Thank God that we have received a new nature which enables us to extend mercy properly! 34:06 Joseph Kobel Mercy, Love, Forgiveness, Help, Compassion, Grace, Friendship no no Jesus touched many people's lives but still noticed that they were "harassed" and scattered like sheep without a shepherd, just like today where we are bombarded by turmoil. His solution is wrapped up in compassion. The harvest needs laborers who will express that care everywhere we can. https://www.marana.church/messages/compassion-2 9011cafd464d7231476757be6d1c3a0ff4935dcc Sun, 12 Nov 2023 11:47:00 -0700 Compassion Jesus touched many people's lives but still noticed that they were "harassed" and scattered like sheep without a shepherd, just like today where we are bombarded by turmoil. His solution is wrapped up in compassion. The harvest needs laborers who will express that care everywhere we can. 38:15 Joseph Kobel thankful, thanks, thanksgiving, gratitude, love, hope, faith, promise, prophecy, trust, guidance no no We live in a world where so many seem so unsatisfied with what they have. So many claim they are mistreated, mishandled, and are victims of every sort of terrible atrocity. But as Christians we should recognize the gifts and blessings of God all around us and be thankful! https://www.marana.church/messages/give-thanks e3383836e7c6e2e7134683ced82e80fbf0f5cb5e Sun, 05 Nov 2023 11:37:00 -0700 Give Thanks We live in a world where so many seem so unsatisfied with what they have. So many claim they are mistreated, mishandled, and are victims of every sort of terrible atrocity. But as Christians we should recognize the gifts and blessings of God all around us and be thankful! 43:29 Wayne Griffith thanks, thanksgiving, gratitude, thankfulness, peace, hope, love, strength, promise, humility, humble, pride, proud no no God says one thing, but the world says another. The question for us as Christians is who are we going to believe? https://www.marana.church/messages/god-says-the-world-says a2857a6f943c001af840710153e8bcf9bc921b1e Sun, 29 Oct 2023 11:24:00 -0700 God Says, the World Says God says one thing, but the world says another. The question for us as Christians is who are we going to believe? 43:48 Wayne Griffith faithful, love, loving, promise, prophecy, truth, true, salvation, promises, word no no For those who don't know, God's grace is inexhaustible. Because of His nature, as a concerned Father our need for reconciliation is met by God's amazing grace. It's available as a gift but isn't automatically bestowed. It must be received. https://www.marana.church/messages/gods-grace 9edd8a3dcaf0712e73240253292b870bf1cf6735 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 11:22:00 -0700 God's Grace For those who don't know, God's grace is inexhaustible. Because of His nature, as a concerned Father our need for reconciliation is met by God's amazing grace. It's available as a gift but isn't automatically bestowed. It must be received. 41:18 Joseph Kobel grace, faith, hope, promise, love, trust, sacrifice, saved, salvation, truth no no The most common and effective attack of the enemy will be to question who you are. When he asks, "Who are you," what will you say? https://www.marana.church/messages/who-am-i-3 1996d6717c789e759441fc81fc79f24a2831b92b Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:36:00 -0700 Who Am I? The most common and effective attack of the enemy will be to question who you are. When he asks, "Who are you," what will you say? 49:05 Wayne Griffith truth, identity, i am, love, hope, promise, salvation, saved, lord, jesus, god no no We are very blessed to welcome our guest speaker, Pastor Ron Simpkins, who has a wonderful, encouraging message about running the race and fighting the good fight of faith. https://www.marana.church/messages/guest-speaker-ron-simpkins a99ce0fd6aa4c0b9bd69c36821e9598277d1de05 Sun, 08 Oct 2023 11:44:00 -0700 Guest Speaker - Ron Simpkins We are very blessed to welcome our guest speaker, Pastor Ron Simpkins, who has a wonderful, encouraging message about running the race and fighting the good fight of faith. 42:16 Wayne Griffith encourage, encouraging, encouragement, faith, hope, persevere, perseverance, love, trust no no In studying several Biblical instances where the word "but" is found we see tremendous evidence of God's hand in people's lives. We serve a good God should be encouraged by the promise of His faithfulness. https://www.marana.church/messages/gods-intervention 09a339aacea85b6266feded571e2f1703ff6eafa Sun, 01 Oct 2023 11:34:00 -0700 God's Intervention In studying several Biblical instances where the word "but" is found we see tremendous evidence of God's hand in people's lives. We serve a good God should be encouraged by the promise of His faithfulness. 44:45 Joseph Kobel but, faith, hope, love, promise, change, plan, purpose, guidance, intervene, greater no no What is hope? The dictionary says it is the "feeling" that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best. However, biblical hope is different. Instead of a feeling, it is a knowing. And it is because of Christ! https://www.marana.church/messages/the-believers-hope 98337c2523d5c71a82db1bf92b0cd65cc0acae94 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 11:26:00 -0700 The Believer's Hope What is hope? The dictionary says it is the "feeling" that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best. However, biblical hope is different. Instead of a feeling, it is a knowing. And it is because of Christ! 47:01 Wayne Griffith faith, believe, belief, hope, love, trust, purpose, promise, rest, patience no no All too often, we limit who God is by our experiences. We think that God will be like our natural father, or we think God behave like what we see on TV or in the movies. We limit what we think God can do by what “we” think is possible. But His ways are not our ways. He may well, and often does, do things in ways that are totally different to how we would have or would like them done. https://www.marana.church/messages/his-way-my-way-3 4c3660e0415fdc94074e9774f807ce0408d3188b Sun, 17 Sep 2023 11:46:00 -0700 His Way My Way All too often, we limit who God is by our experiences. We think that God will be like our natural father, or we think God behave like what we see on TV or in the movies. We limit what we think God can do by what “we” think is possible. But His ways are not our ways. He may well, and often does, do things in ways that are totally different to how we would have or would like them done. 51:45 Wayne Griffith Faith, Believe, Gifts, Follow, Obedience, Love, Healing, Submit no no As amazing as it sounds when we gave our lives to Jesus, we were given a new nature. That's a genuine divine nature, but we need to remain humble so that "in all things He may have the preeminence." We would be wise to stay away from philosophical questions and simply focus on God's amazing grace whereby He has "qualified us." All we need to do is believe His word. https://www.marana.church/messages/you-are-complete-in-him ba5383741fbf545bce7413a1efaa434aa44cf4b2 Sun, 10 Sep 2023 11:49:00 -0700 You Are Complete In Him As amazing as it sounds when we gave our lives to Jesus, we were given a new nature. That's a genuine divine nature, but we need to remain humble so that "in all things He may have the preeminence." We would be wise to stay away from philosophical questions and simply focus on God's amazing grace whereby He has "qualified us." All we need to do is believe His word. 47:06 Joseph Kobel faith, fulfill, purpose, meaning, life, truth, just, justice, full, filled, guidance no no The story of the prodigal son has something for everyone. It speaks to and clears up some misconceptions for those who have run away from God and for those who have been continually faithful. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-prodigal-son 1d2d5bc29073c951bb46930e9083dfcd3bf2a038 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 11:35:00 -0700 The Prodigal Son The story of the prodigal son has something for everyone. It speaks to and clears up some misconceptions for those who have run away from God and for those who have been continually faithful. 36:07 Wayne Griffith Forgiveness, Love, Welcome, Peace, Father, Son no no The bible is filled with examples of men and women worshiping God without restraint, but all too often we hold back. We should push back the fear, shame, uncomfortableness, or whatever it is, and worship with abandon. https://www.marana.church/messages/unrestrained-worship d200af72f1534a3931afc62f48ac61aa7d0cd463 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 11:29:00 -0700 Unrestrained Worship The bible is filled with examples of men and women worshiping God without restraint, but all too often we hold back. We should push back the fear, shame, uncomfortableness, or whatever it is, and worship with abandon. 38:07 Wayne Griffith worship, sacrifice, praise, thankfulness, gratitude, prayer, example, light, love, faith no no Everyone gives their attention to something and unless we focus on God we will be frustrated in the end. God's holiness should be the most impressive and awe-inspiring object we ever look to. It's the cure for all that ails us. God really is good. https://www.marana.church/messages/what-are-you-looking-at 5a43eec3baefcd82f170ce0d037b3eb42169a708 Sun, 20 Aug 2023 11:28:00 -0700 What Are You Looking At? Everyone gives their attention to something and unless we focus on God we will be frustrated in the end. God's holiness should be the most impressive and awe-inspiring object we ever look to. It's the cure for all that ails us. God really is good. 38:33 Joseph Kobel truth, love, faith, hope, salvation, perseverance, savior, healing no no Life provides no shortage of opportunities for us to feel anxiety. But the Holy Bible provides many scriptures that can guide us in overcoming that, allowing us to believe in a real reason for peace. Our God is an almighty Father who loves us, and knows exactly what we need. https://www.marana.church/messages/overcoming-anxiety 81ff3e76a2bb4b1e4fde28c09171e52b232bfc6e Sun, 13 Aug 2023 11:33:00 -0700 Overcoming Anxiety Life provides no shortage of opportunities for us to feel anxiety. But the Holy Bible provides many scriptures that can guide us in overcoming that, allowing us to believe in a real reason for peace. Our God is an almighty Father who loves us, and knows exactly what we need. 51:28 Wayne Griffith anxiety, peace, security, salvation, reason, proof, evidence, faith, calm, love, prophet, prophecy no no Forgiveness is a central part of the Christian faith. How we respond to others is a direct response to the great forgiveness that has been extended to us. God does not approve of our short comings, yet he forgave us anyway. We should forgive as He did. https://www.marana.church/messages/forgive 56c3f38bdbe83432f75ce63450ce3242380cb5cf Sun, 06 Aug 2023 11:23:00 -0700 Forgive Forgiveness is a central part of the Christian faith. How we respond to others is a direct response to the great forgiveness that has been extended to us. God does not approve of our short comings, yet he forgave us anyway. We should forgive as He did. 41:55 Wayne Griffith repent, repentance, grace, love, healing, heal, hope, faith, salvation, testimony no no The world is getting darker every day, but that is when light is the most visible. We are to be salt and light to the world. When people look at you, what do they see? https://www.marana.church/messages/salt-light c1ab3f1bb36b51bb3c624d0a176013d7a8eb87ba Sun, 30 Jul 2023 11:38:00 -0700 Salt & Light The world is getting darker every day, but that is when light is the most visible. We are to be salt and light to the world. When people look at you, what do they see? 53:33 Wayne Griffith truth, evangelism, love, preach, save, salvation, love, neighbor, speak, speech, influence no no There are many standards in life which must be adhered to in order for society to function for the benefit of everyone. But who sets the standards and who enforces the rules? How this is implemented determines the outcome. However, God's ways are higher than ours and that results in our falling short in our own efforts. It's not that we shouldn't try, it's that Jesus Christ paid for our failures and supplies the power to press forward. Let's focus our attention on His grace toward us so we can express it in love towards others. https://www.marana.church/messages/gods-standard 1320b6cea375487db371637acda8a04fe4119d25 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 11:26:00 -0700 God's Standard There are many standards in life which must be adhered to in order for society to function for the benefit of everyone. But who sets the standards and who enforces the rules? How this is implemented determines the outcome. However, God's ways are higher than ours and that results in our falling short in our own efforts. It's not that we shouldn't try, it's that Jesus Christ paid for our failures and supplies the power to press forward. Let's focus our attention on His grace toward us so we can express it in love towards others. 44:07 Joseph Kobel rules, law, faith, love, salvation, righteous, righteousness, government, authority, way no no Thank God we don’t only get one shot. It we screw up or fall or fail, it is not over. There is only one way to fail as a Christian, and that is to stay down. But much like a boxer, if you get back up, the fight goes on. However, staying down is what the enemy wants you to do. But you are victorious in Christ and the only way you lose is if you don’t get up. https://www.marana.church/messages/dont-stay-down bff01f94b82f8a718c973f3fa82f1f993bb33126 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 11:31:00 -0700 Don't Stay Down Thank God we don’t only get one shot. It we screw up or fall or fail, it is not over. There is only one way to fail as a Christian, and that is to stay down. But much like a boxer, if you get back up, the fight goes on. However, staying down is what the enemy wants you to do. But you are victorious in Christ and the only way you lose is if you don’t get up. 51:00 Wayne Griffith temptation, fall, save, salvation, forgive, forgiveness, grace, mercy, get up, try no no We are tempted when the enemy frames the thing that we are tempted by in an extremely attractive light. He makes it look like the best thing one could imagine. However, if we succumb, we are overcome with feelings of guilt and shame. Or we deal with serious repercussions. The very thing that was “supposed” to make us happy ends up destroying us. But don't worry. God provides a way out every time. https://www.marana.church/messages/dealing-with-temptation 0a2adc011b810648679237d08ef75d30e4c129dc Sun, 09 Jul 2023 11:53:00 -0700 Dealing With Temptation We are tempted when the enemy frames the thing that we are tempted by in an extremely attractive light. He makes it look like the best thing one could imagine. However, if we succumb, we are overcome with feelings of guilt and shame. Or we deal with serious repercussions. The very thing that was “supposed” to make us happy ends up destroying us. But don't worry. God provides a way out every time. 46:32 Wayne Griffith Temptation, stand fim, salvation, love, faith, believe, saved, tempted no no John relates some more post-resurrection information in this last chapter. Jesus is still serving his disciples in Galilee where he instructed them to wait. Making good use of the time, Peter and 6 other disciples go fishing but catch nothing. Obeying Jesus' instructions (while not realizing it's Him) they catch plenty. After they, eat Jesus restores Peter asking 3 times ". . . do you love me . . .? After this a rumor started that John wouldn't see death but Jesus simply wants us to be his followers and be personally responsible to him. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-211-25 bb30fde51456ba6817cd1859cf769331f49527e0 Sun, 02 Jul 2023 11:24:00 -0700 John 21:1-25 John relates some more post-resurrection information in this last chapter. Jesus is still serving his disciples in Galilee where he instructed them to wait. Making good use of the time, Peter and 6 other disciples go fishing but catch nothing. Obeying Jesus' instructions (while not realizing it's Him) they catch plenty. After they, eat Jesus restores Peter asking 3 times ". . . do you love me . . .? After this a rumor started that John wouldn't see death but Jesus simply wants us to be his followers and be personally responsible to him. 37:31 Joseph Kobel faith, hope, love, forgive, forgiven, forgiveness, repent, redeem, redemption, follow, martyr no no Last week, Jesus made an appearance to Mary, and we know from the other gospels, before the events we will study today, Jesus walked with a pair of disciples on the road to Emmaus (although, they didn’t realize it was Him until the very end of their journey). Even though the ladies told them they had seen angels, and even spoken to Jesus, they didn’t know what to do next. They were still afraid of the Jews. So today we find them hiding behind locked doors when Jesus makes an appearance to them all. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-2019-31 ac40b807eed83b96a6be8c4d6a5782bf9a69f624 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 11:26:00 -0700 John 20:19-31 Last week, Jesus made an appearance to Mary, and we know from the other gospels, before the events we will study today, Jesus walked with a pair of disciples on the road to Emmaus (although, they didn’t realize it was Him until the very end of their journey). Even though the ladies told them they had seen angels, and even spoken to Jesus, they didn’t know what to do next. They were still afraid of the Jews. So today we find them hiding behind locked doors when Jesus makes an appearance to them all. 37:46 Wayne Griffith faith, hope, love, resurrection, proof, evidence, believe, doubt, belief, salvation no no Last week Jesus died on the cross. It seemed like all was lost, and the disciples had lost all hope. But this was not the end of the story. The tomb would be rolled away, and it would be empty. Jesus had risen. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-201-18 735252103e2a44b4300cb2ef5ef75aaf47507787 Sun, 18 Jun 2023 11:24:00 -0700 John 20:1-18 Last week Jesus died on the cross. It seemed like all was lost, and the disciples had lost all hope. But this was not the end of the story. The tomb would be rolled away, and it would be empty. Jesus had risen. 40:28 Wayne Griffith faith, gospel, hope, love, resurrection, sacrifice, brother, sister, family, life, living, risen, new, preach, believe, belief no no Jesus gives up His life on the cross and proclaims, "It is finished!" He completed the task for which He came to earth, namely, to pay for the evil deeds of all mankind. His friends then buried His body, not realizing it was only temporary. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-1928-42 39477f32705229237b16b259f750ec99d5f045b9 Sun, 11 Jun 2023 11:21:00 -0700 John 19:28-42 Jesus gives up His life on the cross and proclaims, "It is finished!" He completed the task for which He came to earth, namely, to pay for the evil deeds of all mankind. His friends then buried His body, not realizing it was only temporary. 38:27 Joseph Kobel crucifixion, salvation, sacrifice, lamb, prophecy, love, sin, sinner, resurrection, love no no This week, we will continue to see Pilate desperately trying to find some way not to kill Jesus, but it is to no avail. He wouldn’t follow through with his convictions and is persuaded by the crowd. So instead, He delivers Jesus to be crucified, which is where we will end today with Jesus still on the cross. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-191-27 32e444f8458693b181a45f8908d2dbdcb05af0a2 Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:26:00 -0700 John 19:1-27 This week, we will continue to see Pilate desperately trying to find some way not to kill Jesus, but it is to no avail. He wouldn’t follow through with his convictions and is persuaded by the crowd. So instead, He delivers Jesus to be crucified, which is where we will end today with Jesus still on the cross. 38:30 Wayne Griffith faith, sacrifice, crucify, crucifixion, resurrection, promise, save, salvation, prophecy, calvary no no Today, we find ourselves still in the house of Annas, the high priests' father-in-law, for a short time as we see Peter continue to deny Jesus, and then finally, Jesus is sent to the Pilate’s headquarters so they could get Him to pronounce judgement and kill Jesus. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-1825-40 60599fdb7ff18dc456d847a68b78f72b847b6552 Sun, 28 May 2023 11:17:00 -0700 John 18:25-40 Today, we find ourselves still in the house of Annas, the high priests' father-in-law, for a short time as we see Peter continue to deny Jesus, and then finally, Jesus is sent to the Pilate’s headquarters so they could get Him to pronounce judgement and kill Jesus. 37:03 Wayne Griffith faith, love, sacrifice, high, priest, accuse, accusation, roman, jew, execution, crucifixion no no Jesus gets arrested in the garden and taken to a mock trial. John goes with Him and Peter, too. After getting brought into the courtyard, Peter denies Jesus. Jesus willingly allowed all the events of the Passion for our sake. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-181-24 b5178495648f431a0a6768d2a9531d79c24a9517 Sun, 21 May 2023 11:17:00 -0700 John 18:1-24 Jesus gets arrested in the garden and taken to a mock trial. John goes with Him and Peter, too. After getting brought into the courtyard, Peter denies Jesus. Jesus willingly allowed all the events of the Passion for our sake. 34:49 Joseph Kobel Faith, Love, Salvation, Life, Savior, Judas, Betrayal no no For Mother's Day, we are taking a look through some of the extraordinary cases of mothers throughout scripture, and the relentless, never-ending love that God has instilled into them. We want to thank all of the wonderful mothers out there, and thank God for blessing us with them! https://www.marana.church/messages/mothers-are-amazing 893e12f736c1ccde157d2d04f7923a8925a9afed Sun, 14 May 2023 11:18:00 -0700 Mothers Are Amazing For Mother's Day, we are taking a look through some of the extraordinary cases of mothers throughout scripture, and the relentless, never-ending love that God has instilled into them. We want to thank all of the wonderful mothers out there, and thank God for blessing us with them! 33:29 Wayne Griffith mother, mary, sacrifice, love, mom, faith, faithful, faithfulness, child, children no no After the teaching and instructions after the last supper in the upper room, we come to what many refer to as the High Priestly Prayer. Now He begins to pray first for Himself, then for His apostles, and finally for those who would believe on Him in the future. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-171-26 0af586cfcce9d17f6dec33dd8facfb9ccfdc2dd9 Sun, 07 May 2023 11:41:00 -0700 John 17:1-26 After the teaching and instructions after the last supper in the upper room, we come to what many refer to as the High Priestly Prayer. Now He begins to pray first for Himself, then for His apostles, and finally for those who would believe on Him in the future. 49:08 Wayne Griffith love, pray, prayer, life, salvation, world, church, disciples, faith, eternal, hope no no Jesus finishes His discourse in the upper room by encouraging His disciples. They would be enduring a lot over the next few days, and this encouragement would be essential for making it through and coming out the other side with faith and passion. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-1616-33 5c1db161462b5915f73eede9aba31b235f5ece33 Sun, 30 Apr 2023 11:20:00 -0700 John 16:16-33 Jesus finishes His discourse in the upper room by encouraging His disciples. They would be enduring a lot over the next few days, and this encouragement would be essential for making it through and coming out the other side with faith and passion. 34:56 Wayne Griffith love, forgive, forgiveness, salvation, comfort, faith, resurrection no no Jesus again tells the disciples that He's leaving soon. He goes on to describe our relationship with the "world", seasoned with the promise that the Helper (the Holy Spirit) will guide us into all truth. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-1518-1614 223159a850645593b3011d391e7db66a62aa3d32 Sun, 23 Apr 2023 11:36:00 -0700 John 15:18-16:14 Jesus again tells the disciples that He's leaving soon. He goes on to describe our relationship with the "world", seasoned with the promise that the Helper (the Holy Spirit) will guide us into all truth. 41:46 Wayne Griffith faith, love, truth, hate, persecution, life, salvation, saved, family, world no no Jesus was aware that His time with the disciples was running short. Because of this, He knew it was important they had the proper understanding of their relationship to Himself, to God, to one another, and to the world. Today specifically, we will be looking at the relationship of Jesus’ disciples to Himself and the relationship of the disciples to one another. Jesus uses the picture of vines and their branches to describe our relationship to Him and we are to abide in Him and He in us. And as for our relationship with one another? We are commanded to love one another the same way Jesus loved us. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-151-17 1a84e097d0db37a07b2bd792128816a7498d1d20 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 11:28:00 -0700 John 15:1-17 Jesus was aware that His time with the disciples was running short. Because of this, He knew it was important they had the proper understanding of their relationship to Himself, to God, to one another, and to the world. Today specifically, we will be looking at the relationship of Jesus’ disciples to Himself and the relationship of the disciples to one another. Jesus uses the picture of vines and their branches to describe our relationship to Him and we are to abide in Him and He in us. And as for our relationship with one another? We are commanded to love one another the same way Jesus loved us. 43:02 Wayne Griffith love, faith, pruning, vine, branch, life, death, saved, salvation, truth, doctrine, support no no Why was the death and resurrection of Jesus so important? There were a lot of amazing and miraculous things about the life of Jesus. He was God in the flesh, born of a virgin, and performed numerous miracles during His ministry. But His death and resurrection were the culmination of His ministry. In these He purchased forgiveness for our sins and set us free from sin and death. He made us Alive in Him. https://www.marana.church/messages/alive-in-him 80cd3a1193aa40f1e4bd597e655e7afcf9b755d6 Sun, 09 Apr 2023 11:27:00 -0700 Alive In Him Why was the death and resurrection of Jesus so important? There were a lot of amazing and miraculous things about the life of Jesus. He was God in the flesh, born of a virgin, and performed numerous miracles during His ministry. But His death and resurrection were the culmination of His ministry. In these He purchased forgiveness for our sins and set us free from sin and death. He made us Alive in Him. 41:41 Wayne Griffith easter, faith, resurrection, history, proof, evidence, salvation, right, righteous, love, perfect, law no no Here's the last words recorded before heading out to the Garden of Gethsemane. In this intimate setting Jesus comforts His disciples with the promise of the Holy Spirit. The profound truth is that He is exactly the same as Jesus, so in essence their walk with God is uninterrupted. We can experience the presence of the Holy Spirit when we show through obedience that we love God. We can proceed with confidence in the work of expanding the kingdom of God. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-1415-31 c7828c1d4649fd4c3897aa5220941097cbecf775 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 11:41:00 -0700 John 14:15-31 Here's the last words recorded before heading out to the Garden of Gethsemane. In this intimate setting Jesus comforts His disciples with the promise of the Holy Spirit. The profound truth is that He is exactly the same as Jesus, so in essence their walk with God is uninterrupted. We can experience the presence of the Holy Spirit when we show through obedience that we love God. We can proceed with confidence in the work of expanding the kingdom of God. 53:45 Joseph Kobel faith, salvation, resurrection, life, holy, spirit, father, world no no As we live in contrast to the world, it brings clarity to who we are. https://www.marana.church/messages/contrast-brings-clarity 5669a804fd90b6e62bb05a34173a1cc2274a05e7 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:11:00 -0700 Contrast Brings Clarity As we live in contrast to the world, it brings clarity to who we are. 48:52 Jaron Halsted love, truth, speak, light, darkness, healing, faith, stand, persecution, comission no no Can you imagine how the disciples were feeling as we left off last week? Let’s recap the news the disciples had received during this short period of time. Jesus just told them He was going away. He had previously told them He was going to die in John 12:32. He told them that one of them was going to be a traitor. He just told Peter that he would deny Jesus 3 times. And in Matthew, it is recorded that during this supper, that all would fall away (Matt 26:31). That much bad news in such a short period of time is bound to weigh very heavily. The disciples needed some encouragement, and that is just what Jesus is going to do as we will see today. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-141-14 add7afd1f906c9d4bdca878caa9995d9793f6971 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 11:25:00 -0700 John 14:1-14 Can you imagine how the disciples were feeling as we left off last week? Let’s recap the news the disciples had received during this short period of time. Jesus just told them He was going away. He had previously told them He was going to die in John 12:32. He told them that one of them was going to be a traitor. He just told Peter that he would deny Jesus 3 times. And in Matthew, it is recorded that during this supper, that all would fall away (Matt 26:31). That much bad news in such a short period of time is bound to weigh very heavily. The disciples needed some encouragement, and that is just what Jesus is going to do as we will see today. 35:55 Wayne Griffith faith, salvation, hope, belief, understanding, way, love no no As we continue into chapter 13 of John’s gospel, we see Jesus’ farewell message to His disciples. Over the next several chapters, we will see Jesus’ final teachings and instruction to the His disciples. John’s gospel shares and gives us more detail on these teachings then any of the other gospels as these next 6 chapters only cover a period of one night whereas the first 12 chapters covered a period of 3 years! https://www.marana.church/messages/john-1321-38 44cfe7ccb61b166d809603cb3275c91ae8142f5b Sun, 12 Mar 2023 11:20:00 -0700 John 13:21-38 As we continue into chapter 13 of John’s gospel, we see Jesus’ farewell message to His disciples. Over the next several chapters, we will see Jesus’ final teachings and instruction to the His disciples. John’s gospel shares and gives us more detail on these teachings then any of the other gospels as these next 6 chapters only cover a period of one night whereas the first 12 chapters covered a period of 3 years! 37:15 Wayne Griffith faith, judas, salvation, trust, betrayal, belief, love, action no no A day before the crucifixion, at the Last Supper, Jesus's last Passover with the disciples, He sets the example for us that we are to serve others. He also proclaims being the master and calls us "messengers" in verse 16. This section finishes with the promise that whoever receives the messenger receives the sender! https://www.marana.church/messages/john-131-20 0625444e6df06384baa95a52444701003d354b02 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 11:32:00 -0700 John 13:1-20 A day before the crucifixion, at the Last Supper, Jesus's last Passover with the disciples, He sets the example for us that we are to serve others. He also proclaims being the master and calls us "messengers" in verse 16. This section finishes with the promise that whoever receives the messenger receives the sender! 44:12 Joseph Kobel salvation, love, faith, miracle, trust, friend, friendship, resurrection, betrayal no no Isaiah had prophesied about people's unbelief, though many did believe but were afraid to confess. So Jesus affirms oneness with the Father, a willingness to save all and a pronouncement that His words will judge in the end. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-1237-50 e1d2dd4d6c97d0991d105c80f747d16d39cb3ec9 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 11:41:00 -0700 John 12:37-50 Isaiah had prophesied about people's unbelief, though many did believe but were afraid to confess. So Jesus affirms oneness with the Father, a willingness to save all and a pronouncement that His words will judge in the end. 45:59 Joseph Kobel faith, love, miracle, salvation, transformation, journey, glorify, temptation, persecution no no We finished last week with the religious leaders saying, "Look, the whole world has gone after Him." And then in the first verse we will study today, we see that even the Greeks were seeking Him. And as Jesus hears they are looking for Him, He shares a particularly important teaching of how we are to prioritize living for Him rather than ourselves if we are to have eternal life. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-1220-36 da6a7982c2bcd5a70ff9b5a45b42cfe3099a28a9 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 11:21:00 -0700 John 12:20-36 We finished last week with the religious leaders saying, "Look, the whole world has gone after Him." And then in the first verse we will study today, we see that even the Greeks were seeking Him. And as Jesus hears they are looking for Him, He shares a particularly important teaching of how we are to prioritize living for Him rather than ourselves if we are to have eternal life. 34:38 Wayne Griffith salvation, faith, resurrection, messiah, trust, truth no no Jesus' public ministry is coming to an end. Recent events have caused Him to no longer walk openly among the Jews. However, now God's timing Jesus ultimate purpose is at hand. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-121-19 38f69149976979c97a79ba62ca66679109d4ba80 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 11:32:00 -0700 John 12:1-19 Jesus' public ministry is coming to an end. Recent events have caused Him to no longer walk openly among the Jews. However, now God's timing Jesus ultimate purpose is at hand. 40:24 Wayne Griffith miracle, faith, love, hope, belief, salvation, messiah, money, greed, generosity, tithing no no After making His way to Bethany, Jesus is deeply moved by all those who are hurting at Lazarus' death. But as He promised Martha, they would soon see the glory of God. Jesus calls to Lazarus to come forth, and in that moment, Lazarus is raised from the dead. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-1138-57 5303d7892ee56573cbb0271274a415e224f76681 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 11:22:00 -0700 John 11:38-57 After making His way to Bethany, Jesus is deeply moved by all those who are hurting at Lazarus' death. But as He promised Martha, they would soon see the glory of God. Jesus calls to Lazarus to come forth, and in that moment, Lazarus is raised from the dead. 33:55 Wayne Griffith faith, resurrection, life, miracle, belief, love no no Today begins the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. He is going to claim that He is the resurrection and the life, and then He demonstrates it by raising Lazarus. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-111-16-2 78a96b179978ebd677cb1f936de59edf2d526882 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0700 John 11:1-16 Today begins the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. He is going to claim that He is the resurrection and the life, and then He demonstrates it by raising Lazarus. 45:17 Joseph Kobel faith, jesus, life, resurrection, belief, miracle, death, afterlife, heaven, grave no no Today begins the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. He is going to claim that He is the resurrection and the life, and then He demonstrates it by raising Lazarus. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-111-16 4040318d60d15d367628ee6ef0574cb35d913b30 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:18:00 -0700 John 11:1-16 Today begins the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. He is going to claim that He is the resurrection and the life, and then He demonstrates it by raising Lazarus. 33:24 Wayne Griffith love, faith, life, believe, belief, hope, death, resurrection, spirit, spiritual, lazarus, thomas no no At this point in Jesus' ministry, there is a temporary standstill between Jesus and the religious leaders. There are enough people who are on Jesus' side, or at least aren’t actively opposing him, that the religious leaders have been unable to achieve a successful attack on Him. And we have seen they have been quite frustrated with those who were not against him. But, today, they will have another chance as Jesus make His way to visit the temple during the Feast of Dedication. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-1022-42 e3f6d81bffb0d68de26fe0b2ff25b0a8cf568746 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 11:15:00 -0700 John 10:22-42 At this point in Jesus' ministry, there is a temporary standstill between Jesus and the religious leaders. There are enough people who are on Jesus' side, or at least aren’t actively opposing him, that the religious leaders have been unable to achieve a successful attack on Him. And we have seen they have been quite frustrated with those who were not against him. But, today, they will have another chance as Jesus make His way to visit the temple during the Feast of Dedication. 37:00 Wayne Griffith faith, love, hope, believe, evidence, proof, salvation, prophet, law, scripture no no Jesus switches from teaching on the ability to really "see" since He is the "Light of the world." Now He introduces Himself as the door and the Good Shepherd. Contrasting Himself against the thief and the hired hand, He promises us "abundant life." He sets forth as proof to these claims His willingness to lay down His life, knowing that He will conquer death. We can rest assured "there will be one flock and One Shepherd." https://www.marana.church/messages/john-101-21 7f7cbfefb9161c48894ac52ff921422b4141aad4 Sun, 08 Jan 2023 11:33:00 -0700 John 10:1-21 Jesus switches from teaching on the ability to really "see" since He is the "Light of the world." Now He introduces Himself as the door and the Good Shepherd. Contrasting Himself against the thief and the hired hand, He promises us "abundant life." He sets forth as proof to these claims His willingness to lay down His life, knowing that He will conquer death. We can rest assured "there will be one flock and One Shepherd." 49:54 Joseph Kobel faith, love, sheep, shepherd, thief, enemy, salvation, blind, healing, light no no In Chapter 8 of John’s gospel, Jesus made the claim that He was the light of the world.‌ To the pharisees, this was outrageous as He was making a claim to deity when He said it. But in today’s passage, Jesus not only makes the claim again, but He also demonstrates it by healing a man who had been born blind. However, the real miracle isn’t that he can now physically see, but that fact that he believes on Jesus, and His spiritual blindness is also healed! https://www.marana.church/messages/john-91-41 7fa897d8b5efc751702c7c45c1ef03ae56ef3ef9 Sun, 01 Jan 2023 11:38:00 -0700 John 9:1-41 In Chapter 8 of John’s gospel, Jesus made the claim that He was the light of the world.‌ To the pharisees, this was outrageous as He was making a claim to deity when He said it. But in today’s passage, Jesus not only makes the claim again, but He also demonstrates it by healing a man who had been born blind. However, the real miracle isn’t that he can now physically see, but that fact that he believes on Jesus, and His spiritual blindness is also healed! 50:36 Wayne Griffith faith, miracle, belief, salvation, light, blind, heal, sick, free, sabbath, sin, birth no no God often does things in ways we don’t expect, and certainly in ways that we would not do them. I think this is true even in the way He saved the world. We would have sent a fully formed warrior, but God chose to send a helpless babe. I'm glad God doesn't do things my way. https://www.marana.church/messages/how-would-you-save-the-world 6837c1807b73459fa2cc065351a350c034978ce6 Sat, 24 Dec 2022 19:19:00 -0700 How Would You Save the World? God often does things in ways we don’t expect, and certainly in ways that we would not do them. I think this is true even in the way He saved the world. We would have sent a fully formed warrior, but God chose to send a helpless babe. I'm glad God doesn't do things my way. 25:03 Wayne Griffith christmas, Jesus, Christ, bethlehem, love, salvation, savior, virgin, birth, messiah, king, lord, ruler, faith, believe no no Once again Jesus is misunderstood by the Pharisees. They stoop to insulting Jesus and they cannot fathom His words. While seeking to honor the Father, Jesus tells them that Abraham (who they claim as their father) saw Jesus and they question Him on His age. The chapter closes with Jesus plainly calling Himself, "I AM". https://www.marana.church/messages/john-848-59 59a4eb852f9e7c5e34893cf273b1392333c77132 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 11:13:00 -0700 John 8:48-59 Once again Jesus is misunderstood by the Pharisees. They stoop to insulting Jesus and they cannot fathom His words. While seeking to honor the Father, Jesus tells them that Abraham (who they claim as their father) saw Jesus and they question Him on His age. The chapter closes with Jesus plainly calling Himself, "I AM". 35:35 Joseph Kobel love, faith, word, abraham, truth, promise, life, holy, demon, light no no In today's passages, Jesus begins speaking to those who had recently believed Him. These were the Jews who had heard Him speak and began to believe. But it appears this belief was a superficial one, because Jesus begins to confront and criticize those whom John says had believed in Him. Belief isn’t a one and done type of thing. You must remain in the faith, abiding in His word. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-831-47 5232d3f3aa56e5e3d77979f05f3ab1b42110ef1a Sun, 11 Dec 2022 11:20:00 -0700 John 8:31-47 In today's passages, Jesus begins speaking to those who had recently believed Him. These were the Jews who had heard Him speak and began to believe. But it appears this belief was a superficial one, because Jesus begins to confront and criticize those whom John says had believed in Him. Belief isn’t a one and done type of thing. You must remain in the faith, abiding in His word. 42:29 Wayne Griffith father, love, faith, spirit, slave, slavery, bondage, history, truth, light, righteous, study, lifestyle no no This is a continuation of Jesus teaching in the temple during the Feast of Tabernacles (John 7:14-52) that we studied a couple weeks ago. You will remember that when Jesus first began teaching in the temple, he made some pretty incredible claims dealing with His authority and His identity. Namely that He was sent by God and therefore His authority is from Him. He also made it clear that He was in fact God Himself. Today we will see Jesus makes another bold claim when He says, “I am the light of the world." In this passage, Jesus makes many declarations about who He is. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-812-30 f21ef42f67ed201aa760bed5623552a20a138254 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0700 John 8:12-30 This is a continuation of Jesus teaching in the temple during the Feast of Tabernacles (John 7:14-52) that we studied a couple weeks ago. You will remember that when Jesus first began teaching in the temple, he made some pretty incredible claims dealing with His authority and His identity. Namely that He was sent by God and therefore His authority is from Him. He also made it clear that He was in fact God Himself. Today we will see Jesus makes another bold claim when He says, “I am the light of the world." In this passage, Jesus makes many declarations about who He is. 40:09 Wayne Griffith salvation, faith, love, truth, messiah, resurrection, pharisees, light, darkness no no In this passage the scribes and Pharisees interrupt Jesus' teaching in the Temple. In another attempt to discredit Jesus they bring before Him a woman caught in adultery. With a display of compassion and grace Jesus silences the accusers and saves the woman from death. She is left alone with Jesus (a great place to be) and is simply told, "Go and sin no more." He is our perfect Advocate! https://www.marana.church/messages/john-753-811 f2afc538015dbdf1dcefcc5689d6b58104d1788e Sun, 27 Nov 2022 11:17:00 -0700 John 7:53-8:11 In this passage the scribes and Pharisees interrupt Jesus' teaching in the Temple. In another attempt to discredit Jesus they bring before Him a woman caught in adultery. With a display of compassion and grace Jesus silences the accusers and saves the woman from death. She is left alone with Jesus (a great place to be) and is simply told, "Go and sin no more." He is our perfect Advocate! 36:33 Joseph Kobel faith, salvation, hypocrisy, mercy, grace, love, law, adultery, sexual, sin no no Last week, Jesus we found Jesus attending the Feast of Tabernacles and preaching in the temple. Due to His teaching, many were divided on whether He was the Messiah or not. As a result, many wanted to arrest Him, both some among the crowd, and the religious authorities. Today we see a continuation of this story. Jesus once again makes a bold claim, and a result, great division amongst the people is had again. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-737-52 a8c64f34ab93512e48ce9d545e000a9e00352fd8 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:20:00 -0700 John 7:37-52 Last week, Jesus we found Jesus attending the Feast of Tabernacles and preaching in the temple. Due to His teaching, many were divided on whether He was the Messiah or not. As a result, many wanted to arrest Him, both some among the crowd, and the religious authorities. Today we see a continuation of this story. Jesus once again makes a bold claim, and a result, great division amongst the people is had again. 38:11 Wayne Griffith faith, prophecy, scripture, messiah, law, hypocrisy, love, pride no no After Jesus' authority had been questioned, today we find the Jews questioning Jesus' identity. They thought because they knew about Him, where He lived and where He grew up, that He couldn't possibly be the Messiah. But they missed the key point that Jesus didn't come on His own authority, but by the authority of the One who sent Him, God. As He spoke, many believed, and this caused the Pharisees to have Him arrested. This is when Jesus reminded them that He was about to leave them, and one day they would look for Him (the Messiah), but they would not find Him any longer. https://www.marana.church/messages/john-725-36 d3142b8dc5641f2a0f82ef44d80558567bccbe01 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 11:20:00 -0700 John 7:25-36 After Jesus' authority had been questioned, today we find the Jews questioning Jesus' identity. They thought because they knew about Him, where He lived and where He grew up, that He couldn't possibly be the Messiah. But they missed the key point that Jesus didn't come on His own authority, but by the authority of the One who sent Him, God. As He spoke, many believed, and this caused the Pharisees to have Him arrested. This is when Jesus reminded them that He was about to leave them, and one day they would look for Him (the Messiah), but they would not find Him any longer. 36:11 Wayne Griffith faith, disciple, heaven, salvation, life, love, know, nature, spirit, messiah no no After His brothers mock Him Jesus goes incognito to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles. He's expected and when He shows up in the middle of the week He's teaching in the Temple. He amazes the people with His teaching because they know He never studied under human teachers. He invites anyone who wants to do the will of God to find out if His doctrine is true. He then refutes their charge of breaking the Sabbath when the man was made well about a year ago. Lastly, we are commanded to "judge with right judgment". https://www.marana.church/messages/john-71-24 1b3064ffc07b15cb81885bd523eb7cff5c49c1fa Sun, 06 Nov 2022 11:29:00 -0700 John 7:1-24 After His brothers mock Him Jesus goes incognito to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles. He's expected and when He shows up in the middle of the week He's teaching in the Temple. He amazes the people with His teaching because they know He never studied under human teachers. He invites anyone who wants to do the will of God to find out if His doctrine is true. He then refutes their charge of breaking the Sabbath when the man was made well about a year ago. Lastly, we are commanded to "judge with right judgment". 46:00 Joseph Kobel faith, love, testimony, savior, salvation, truth, prophecy, teaching, feast, doctrine, sabbath, judge, will no no Join us as our guest speaker Pastor Ron Simpkins shares a timely message with us on experiencing the working of the Holy Spirit in your life. https://www.marana.church/messages/activating-the-holy-spirit b2875919a34f965693923d8913aefff8eef9f820 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:25:00 -0700 Activating the Holy Spirit Join us as our guest speaker Pastor Ron Simpkins shares a timely message with us on experiencing the working of the Holy Spirit in your life. 25:13 Ron Simpkins speak, faith, truth, word, salvation, testimony, spirit, ghost, holy, righteous, love no no Imagine being in the shoes of those who were listening to Jesus. He has made some incredibly bold claims, saying that He was the literal son of God. He also claimed to be from heaven. But these people knew Jesus when He was a boy and even knew His parents. For Him to make these claims was unbelievable and they grumbled as a result. But then, just as now, Jesus requires complete acceptance of His Lordship and any attempt to reject or alter His identity is equivalent to rejecting His message. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-gospel-of-john-641-71 31e44616e726f3af9a11781426e1359d402ebfe0 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 11:35:00 -0700 The Gospel of John - 6:41-71 Imagine being in the shoes of those who were listening to Jesus. He has made some incredibly bold claims, saying that He was the literal son of God. He also claimed to be from heaven. But these people knew Jesus when He was a boy and even knew His parents. For Him to make these claims was unbelievable and they grumbled as a result. But then, just as now, Jesus requires complete acceptance of His Lordship and any attempt to reject or alter His identity is equivalent to rejecting His message. 50:42 Wayne Griffith faith, salvation, communion, blood, cup, bread, manna, life, eternal, disciple, believe, belief no no After feeding the 5,000 and going over to Capernaum, the crowd follows Jesus. They had wanted to make Him king, but it was not the right time. It's good that they sought Jesus (and so should we) but their motives were askew. In effect, they are reprimanded as Jesus tries to explain what true spiritual nourishment is. He concludes with the promise of the resurrection from the dead and the Father's sovereign ability to fully carry out His plans. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-gospel-of-john-622-40 6ae81b07bf1d88d29e353769421182ce74abed29 Sun, 16 Oct 2022 11:47:00 -0700 The Gospel of John - 6:22-40 After feeding the 5,000 and going over to Capernaum, the crowd follows Jesus. They had wanted to make Him king, but it was not the right time. It's good that they sought Jesus (and so should we) but their motives were askew. In effect, they are reprimanded as Jesus tries to explain what true spiritual nourishment is. He concludes with the promise of the resurrection from the dead and the Father's sovereign ability to fully carry out His plans. 46:28 Joseph Kobel gospel, inclusivity, truth, eternal, life, salvation, word, Jesus, miracle, miracles, hope, sin, forgiven, forgiveness no no Today we get to study the only miracle that is recorded in all 4 gospels. The miracle of the feeding of the 5000 with only 2 fish and 5 small loaves of bread. This miracle raises the expectations of the people regarding Jesus being the Messiah and they even look to take Him by force to be their king. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-gospel-of-john-61-21 8cd51fcc8d0dff652d2be06b186c5a9bde33e43c Sun, 09 Oct 2022 11:24:00 -0700 The Gospel of John - 6:1-21 Today we get to study the only miracle that is recorded in all 4 gospels. The miracle of the feeding of the 5000 with only 2 fish and 5 small loaves of bread. This miracle raises the expectations of the people regarding Jesus being the Messiah and they even look to take Him by force to be their king. 43:26 Wayne Griffith miracle, faith, worry, miracles, doubt, hope, love, trust, belief, salvation no no Throughout this chapter, Jesus has made some incredible claims. He claimed to be equal with God and to be able to give life to any who hears and believes His words. He also claims to be the source of life and to be able to give judgement for sin. Jesus has claimed to be God. And as we wrap up chapter 5, Jesus gives us other witnesses who support Jesus' claims. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-gospel-of-john-530-47 66e963f44e55a9962f962ee28d633cb683fb7146 Sun, 02 Oct 2022 11:34:00 -0700 The Gospel of John - 5:30-47 Throughout this chapter, Jesus has made some incredible claims. He claimed to be equal with God and to be able to give life to any who hears and believes His words. He also claims to be the source of life and to be able to give judgement for sin. Jesus has claimed to be God. And as we wrap up chapter 5, Jesus gives us other witnesses who support Jesus' claims. 42:38 Wayne Griffith faith, prophecy, prophets, moses, messiah, judaism, sign, signs, baptism, spirit, trinity, jesus, christ, truth no no Jesus healed a man by telling him to pick up his bed and walk and the religious leaders get upset. In response to their intentions to kill Jesus he explains where his authority comes from. We're going to "marvel" at the things Jesus does. Then He assures us of the reality of the resurrection from the dead. Furthermore, we honor the Father when we honor the Son. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-gospel-of-john-519-29 bf31936994ad00d7adb554a57ea41a21fa7c307a Sun, 25 Sep 2022 11:28:00 -0700 The Gospel of John - 5:19-29 Jesus healed a man by telling him to pick up his bed and walk and the religious leaders get upset. In response to their intentions to kill Jesus he explains where his authority comes from. We're going to "marvel" at the things Jesus does. Then He assures us of the reality of the resurrection from the dead. Furthermore, we honor the Father when we honor the Son. 41:15 Joseph Kobel faith, evangelism, soul, father, son, word, believe, sabbath, law, grace, authority, culture, law, eternal, life, resurrection, grave no no So far, Jesus' miracles have been relatively private and when the officials began to take notice of His ministry, He moved on. But today, as Jesus visits Jerusalem again, things change. He does a very public miracle at the Pool of Bethesda. From this point on, the Jews begin plotting to kill Him. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-gospel-of-john-51-18 c272395c03636a42ffe97fb449be0276fb208042 Sun, 18 Sep 2022 11:56:00 -0700 The Gospel of John - 5:1-18 So far, Jesus' miracles have been relatively private and when the officials began to take notice of His ministry, He moved on. But today, as Jesus visits Jerusalem again, things change. He does a very public miracle at the Pool of Bethesda. From this point on, the Jews begin plotting to kill Him. 46:29 Wayne Griffith healing, israel, jesus, compassion, Jerusalem, bethesda, pool, angel no no As we finish the chapter, we also finish up the story of the Samaritan woman by the well. After Jesus finishes ministering to her, she heads back into town and begins to share her testimony. As a result, others begin to believe and then ask Jesus to stay, where after they hear Him speak, they fully believe. After that, Jesus continues on to Galilee to perform His second major miracle, where He heals the Cana official’s son. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-gospel-of-john-439-54 6824a0e05092b0553d27fdfac4e69e07e73d2aca Sun, 11 Sep 2022 11:40:00 -0700 The Gospel of John - 4:39-54 As we finish the chapter, we also finish up the story of the Samaritan woman by the well. After Jesus finishes ministering to her, she heads back into town and begins to share her testimony. As a result, others begin to believe and then ask Jesus to stay, where after they hear Him speak, they fully believe. After that, Jesus continues on to Galilee to perform His second major miracle, where He heals the Cana official’s son. 46:27 Wayne Griffith samaritan, well, water, faith, evangelism, evangelize, salvation, miracles, signs no no In His conversation with the woman at the well, Jesus changes everything. He proclaims what true worship is. The woman gets a revelation of who she's speaking with, and her testimony brings out the whole city. Before the crowds arrive, Jesus explains to the disciples what will keep them sustained for the work of the harvest of souls, namely doing the will of God by laboring in the field. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-gospel-of-john-416-38 1d7cd2aab8191182f90555b449c4205988c30b71 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 11:43:00 -0700 The Gospel of John - 4:16-38 In His conversation with the woman at the well, Jesus changes everything. He proclaims what true worship is. The woman gets a revelation of who she's speaking with, and her testimony brings out the whole city. Before the crowds arrive, Jesus explains to the disciples what will keep them sustained for the work of the harvest of souls, namely doing the will of God by laboring in the field. 48:20 Joseph Kobel salvation, living, water, salvation, samaritan, well, eternal, faith, jerusalem, evangelism no no Today, we explore the story of the Samaritan women at the well. Even though she expected Him to ignore her, Jesus interacts with here, showing none of the prejudice that she was used to from Jewish people. In addition, in the course of speaking to her, He reveals that He is the Messiah, the one who gives water that will well up in those who drink of it, giving eternal life. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-gospel-of-john-41-15 a5014780b50d430d8d75e71594348c49c7bb90f7 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:24:00 -0700 The Gospel of John - 4:1-15 Today, we explore the story of the Samaritan women at the well. Even though she expected Him to ignore her, Jesus interacts with here, showing none of the prejudice that she was used to from Jewish people. In addition, in the course of speaking to her, He reveals that He is the Messiah, the one who gives water that will well up in those who drink of it, giving eternal life. 35:31 Wayne Griffith samaritan, eternal, life, water, well, faith, salvation, understanding, supernatural, miracle, miracles no no In an abrupt shift from Jesus' teaching to a focus on John the Baptist again, we find ourselves in Aenon, near Salim in the land of Judea where the apostle John shows us the historical connection between Jesus’ and John the Baptist's ministries. Both Jesus and John are in the area baptizing, but we are starting to see a transition. More and more disciples are starting to gather around Jesus and less around John. But John was perfectly aware of His position and God’s plan for His life. He was content preparing a way for Jesus and slowly fading into the shadows as Jesus move into the spotlight. This is, and was, always the plan. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-gospel-of-john-322-36 853284a6bcd04e5e698b10cfa9d679b0b28c89a0 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0700 The Gospel of John - 3:22-36 In an abrupt shift from Jesus' teaching to a focus on John the Baptist again, we find ourselves in Aenon, near Salim in the land of Judea where the apostle John shows us the historical connection between Jesus’ and John the Baptist's ministries. Both Jesus and John are in the area baptizing, but we are starting to see a transition. More and more disciples are starting to gather around Jesus and less around John. But John was perfectly aware of His position and God’s plan for His life. He was content preparing a way for Jesus and slowly fading into the shadows as Jesus move into the spotlight. This is, and was, always the plan. 36:05 Wayne Griffith John the Baptist, ministry, baptize, baptism, messiah, disciple, disciples, Jesus no no Here we have the account of Nicodemus' "secret meeting" with Jesus. A fundamental truth is revealed to us through this conversation when Jesus proclaims, "you must be born again." People still marvel at this, but Jesus explains the nature of the experience when He explains that the Holy Spirit is working in us. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-gospel-of-john-31-21 da86f2c9182284c0d2ed84e523396974b502f7ae Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:35:00 -0700 The Gospel of John - 3:1-21 Here we have the account of Nicodemus' "secret meeting" with Jesus. A fundamental truth is revealed to us through this conversation when Jesus proclaims, "you must be born again." People still marvel at this, but Jesus explains the nature of the experience when He explains that the Holy Spirit is working in us. 38:49 Joseph Kobel faith, messiah, prophecy, truth, salvation, teacher, doctrine, baptism no no Like every Jewish man, Jesus goes to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. While there, He becomes rightfully upset at how the Temple has been turned into a marketplace, and as a result, He drives the merchants, money changers, and all the animals out of the Court of the Gentiles. When asked to give a sign to prove He had the authority to do these things, His answer confuses them. However, when Jesus rose from the dead, His disciples remembered this day. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-gospel-of-john-213-25 0fa2e61f30fb5b0308e9f3cd9d74d54602806ad0 Sun, 07 Aug 2022 11:29:00 -0700 The Gospel of John - 2:13-25 Like every Jewish man, Jesus goes to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. While there, He becomes rightfully upset at how the Temple has been turned into a marketplace, and as a result, He drives the merchants, money changers, and all the animals out of the Court of the Gentiles. When asked to give a sign to prove He had the authority to do these things, His answer confuses them. However, when Jesus rose from the dead, His disciples remembered this day. 36:33 Wayne Griffith sacrifice, temple, authority, sign, messiah, judaism no no Jesus and the disciples attend a wedding feast where his mother points out a potentially embarrassing moment which He uses to demonstrate the visible presence of God, the first of the "signs" confirming His identity. His presence confirms marriage is God's plan, a holy and sacred institution; the basis for every culture. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-gospel-of-john-21-12 8e5f0437d788cb472816d0c1acb4ca7650f35a66 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 11:17:00 -0700 The Gospel of John - 2:1-12 Jesus and the disciples attend a wedding feast where his mother points out a potentially embarrassing moment which He uses to demonstrate the visible presence of God, the first of the "signs" confirming His identity. His presence confirms marriage is God's plan, a holy and sacred institution; the basis for every culture. 33:44 Joseph Kobel miracle, sign, wedding, marriage, family, disciples, salvation, faith no no In this last section of the first chapter of the Gospel of John, we finally get to see Jesus in the flesh so to speak. Previously, we just heard about Jesus, but now we see Him in action. We also see a beautiful demonstration of how evangelism is supposed to work. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-gospel-of-john-135-51 6d36dafa35b9772a11ee932ce7a141cdf6588a23 Sun, 24 Jul 2022 11:25:00 -0700 The Gospel of John - 1:35-51 In this last section of the first chapter of the Gospel of John, we finally get to see Jesus in the flesh so to speak. Previously, we just heard about Jesus, but now we see Him in action. We also see a beautiful demonstration of how evangelism is supposed to work. 34:15 Wayne Griffith disciple, evangelism, share, gospel, apostle, prophecy, Jesus no no John the Baptist is quite a prominent figure in the New Testament, being mentioned almost 90 times. He was sent to call Israel to repentance, baptizing them in water, and to prepare them to meet their Messiah. As we continue on in this study of the Gospel of John, John briefly and succinctly describes John the Baptist's ministry. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-gospel-of-john-119-34 f26b66ebaba2a3e0c4360b87f468706a1470adbe Sun, 17 Jul 2022 11:13:00 -0700 The Gospel of John - 1:19-34 John the Baptist is quite a prominent figure in the New Testament, being mentioned almost 90 times. He was sent to call Israel to repentance, baptizing them in water, and to prepare them to meet their Messiah. As we continue on in this study of the Gospel of John, John briefly and succinctly describes John the Baptist's ministry. 30:08 Wayne Griffith john, gospel, messiah, judaism, jew, prophecy, malachi, isaiah, savior, salvation, baptize, baptism, ministry no no The Gospel of John, like the other gospels, tells the story of Jesus and His life on this earth. But where the others focus more on historical record of Jesus, John takes a more theological approach. In this first part of chapter 1, John teaches on the nature of Jesus Christ in order that we can fully recognize the impact of His teachings and actions. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-gospel-of-john-11-18 58863b85b086a85111d4660da2d6e0a4658726dc Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:24:00 -0700 The Gospel of John - 1:1-18 The Gospel of John, like the other gospels, tells the story of Jesus and His life on this earth. But where the others focus more on historical record of Jesus, John takes a more theological approach. In this first part of chapter 1, John teaches on the nature of Jesus Christ in order that we can fully recognize the impact of His teachings and actions. 39:46 Wayne Griffith gospel, creation, trinity, messiah, light, life, salvation, sin, righteousness, theology no no The wisdom of God is such that the Gospel message can be understood by anyone. Human philosophy falls short compared to genuine revelation from God. That wisdom is demonstrated by the cross and the Resurrection of Jesus. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-wisdom-of-god 7086f88246d947e793a6f4ebeef00093b147723f Sun, 03 Jul 2022 11:29:00 -0700 The Wisdom of God The wisdom of God is such that the Gospel message can be understood by anyone. Human philosophy falls short compared to genuine revelation from God. That wisdom is demonstrated by the cross and the Resurrection of Jesus. 41:51 Joseph Kobel wisdom, philosophy, faith, truth, learning, gospel, bible, salvation no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand as believers in Jesus we have been given authority to be His ambassadors on the earth. His promise to be with us should give us the confidence to serve God in the local Church as the members of a body work together. We each have a part to fulfill in the work of expanding the kingdom. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-empower-3 56e284d98a5f43700af4e96f6c882a2072b7ea41 Sun, 26 Jun 2022 11:25:00 -0700 Who We Are - Empower It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand as believers in Jesus we have been given authority to be His ambassadors on the earth. His promise to be with us should give us the confidence to serve God in the local Church as the members of a body work together. We each have a part to fulfill in the work of expanding the kingdom. 39:09 Joseph Kobel empower, missionary, body, church, evangelize, gospel, hope, worship no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand Jesus Christ has given people in leadership to believers to build up the worldwide Church as well as the local Church in order to equip every believer with a part in working in the kingdom of God. We are ambassadors for Christ. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-equip-3 a79a1d42f3ab41b26285c0b2564fe729d2f1d88a Sun, 19 Jun 2022 11:43:00 -0700 Who We Are - Equip It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand Jesus Christ has given people in leadership to believers to build up the worldwide Church as well as the local Church in order to equip every believer with a part in working in the kingdom of God. We are ambassadors for Christ. 47:03 Wayne Griffith train, learn, grow, disciple, discipleship, apprentice, mentor, equip no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, our mission statement is to evangelize the lost, equip the saints, and empower them to step out into what God has called them to do. The first step is to evangelize. There is a world full of people who are living their life with no hope. It is our responsibility to share the gospel with them. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-evangelize 3c2f1f647517442edc3c734ecf039ae09b6233e1 Sun, 12 Jun 2022 11:21:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Evangelize It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, our mission statement is to evangelize the lost, equip the saints, and empower them to step out into what God has called them to do. The first step is to evangelize. There is a world full of people who are living their life with no hope. It is our responsibility to share the gospel with them. 44:06 Wayne Griffith evangelism, preach, fellowship, church, culture, support, disciple, faith, growth no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are generous. And this is not just with our finances. We are also generous with our love, time, and forgiveness. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-are-generous-2 27b508ec2418e9892e321ef6b5098f05820d745b Sun, 05 Jun 2022 11:41:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Are Generous It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are generous. And this is not just with our finances. We are also generous with our love, time, and forgiveness. 47:23 Wayne Griffith generosity, community, abundance, faith, community, giving, prosperity, blessing, help, wealth, finances no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are a family. We respect and honor one another. Family perseveres through difficulties and family loves unconditionally. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-are-family-3 6dc79a1a333b3cd3f0af32585fa2e595abcaef56 Sun, 29 May 2022 11:32:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Are Family It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are a family. We respect and honor one another. Family perseveres through difficulties and family loves unconditionally. 52:13 Wayne Griffith family, love, fellowship, forgiveness, relationships, community, patience no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are a people who pray. You cannot have a relationship without communication. If we want to be successful, we are going to have to make prayer a focus in our own life, but we are also going to have to make prayer a priority as a church as well. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-a-people-who-pray-3 a6479d36058b5082e30e90ef10215c8028191d2f Sun, 22 May 2022 11:37:00 -0700 Who We Are - A People Who Pray It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are a people who pray. You cannot have a relationship without communication. If we want to be successful, we are going to have to make prayer a focus in our own life, but we are also going to have to make prayer a priority as a church as well. 41:39 Wayne Griffith prayer, faith, relationship, provision, wisdom no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we believe the gifts of the Spirit are still for today. The filling or baptism of the Spirit is subsequent to salvation, is available to every believer, and the gifts should be used in an orderly manner. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-filled-with-the-spirit-2 571eb4473305efa80465f8dab0a67de188bfb053 Sun, 15 May 2022 11:54:00 -0700 Who We Are - Filled With The Spirit It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we believe the gifts of the Spirit are still for today. The filling or baptism of the Spirit is subsequent to salvation, is available to every believer, and the gifts should be used in an orderly manner. 48:30 Wayne Griffith gift, holy spirit, tongues, prophecy, baptism, salvation no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are a people who worship. In an ever changing age we have a solid foundation, Jesus our Lord. As the object of our worship we are awed by the fact that God reached out to us. That alone should inspire a heart felt response from use. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-are-worshippers-2 6f4aed3f391e961edb0495f0e76a3f51195bf48c Tue, 10 May 2022 15:25:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Are Worshippers It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are a people who worship. In an ever changing age we have a solid foundation, Jesus our Lord. As the object of our worship we are awed by the fact that God reached out to us. That alone should inspire a heart felt response from use. 37:52 Joseph Kobel worship, culture, praise, worth no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand that life is lived by faith. We may not see all the details, but we have an assurance of hope that is our faith. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-walk-by-faith-2 a6f1c36afce5de696a401e6416488bf6aad039d3 Sun, 01 May 2022 12:00:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Walk By Faith It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand that life is lived by faith. We may not see all the details, but we have an assurance of hope that is our faith. 51:07 Wayne Griffith faith, trust, believe, belief, hope, assurance, substence no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand that salvation isn't earned. We are a people who are saved by grace through faith. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-saved-by-grace-3 f946929b608fd5e9c1efe28a0002fc37ad22bdd6 Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:31:00 -0700 Who We Are - Saved By Grace It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand that salvation isn't earned. We are a people who are saved by grace through faith. 42:58 Wayne Griffith grace, mercy, salvation, faith, works, hope, love, righteousness no no Sin is often tolerated and sometimes even accepted. Not just in the world, but also by many Christians. If we understood the price that was paid for our sin, how much our sine really cost, we would have a much more visceral, and truthfully realistic, reaction to sin. We also live in a society where love is ridiculously over used and undervalued. We love pizza and we love the Cowboys. We live in a society where to love someone you must agree with them. And if you don’t agree with them, then you must hate them. But today, I want to share with you what real love is. Real love is sacrificial. The only reason we can and do love is because he first loved us, and today, we celebrate the greatest act of love that was ever committed. Jesus paid a horrific price for sin because of His love for us. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-cost-of-love a4ae87933656f71f29049d806e2a8e80e828fc3e Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:47:00 -0700 The Cost of Love Sin is often tolerated and sometimes even accepted. Not just in the world, but also by many Christians. If we understood the price that was paid for our sin, how much our sine really cost, we would have a much more visceral, and truthfully realistic, reaction to sin. We also live in a society where love is ridiculously over used and undervalued. We love pizza and we love the Cowboys. We live in a society where to love someone you must agree with them. And if you don’t agree with them, then you must hate them. But today, I want to share with you what real love is. Real love is sacrificial. The only reason we can and do love is because he first loved us, and today, we celebrate the greatest act of love that was ever committed. Jesus paid a horrific price for sin because of His love for us. 38:37 Wayne Griffith sin, love, cost, price, cross, resurrection, crucifixion, hope, salvation no no As we approach Easter let's examine the scene in the Garden of Gethsemane. Judas arrives with a small army because Jesus seems to be a threat. However, prophecy was being fulfilled, and so Jesus allowed Himself to be apprehended, and the rest . . . as they say . . . is history! https://www.marana.church/messages/arrested 5c70fcb47e42bd2be3cc83d1999d98d38d7f03e9 Sun, 10 Apr 2022 11:54:00 -0700 Arrested! As we approach Easter let's examine the scene in the Garden of Gethsemane. Judas arrives with a small army because Jesus seems to be a threat. However, prophecy was being fulfilled, and so Jesus allowed Himself to be apprehended, and the rest . . . as they say . . . is history! 30:34 Joseph Kobel Judas, arrest no no You’ll notice that God has been giving Joseph and I similar things to minister on over the last couple weeks. That is the idea that we are to love and have compassion on the lost and to see the value in the harvest. So, what does having compassion for the lost look like and how do we put in that into action? One of the ways is sharing the gospel. Not only corporately, but as individuals. But, to share the gospel, we have to know what it is. That is what we will look at today. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-gospel-2 edd757103c708816665ed7e9acb5ab9e56a6435c Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:17:00 -0700 The Gospel You’ll notice that God has been giving Joseph and I similar things to minister on over the last couple weeks. That is the idea that we are to love and have compassion on the lost and to see the value in the harvest. So, what does having compassion for the lost look like and how do we put in that into action? One of the ways is sharing the gospel. Not only corporately, but as individuals. But, to share the gospel, we have to know what it is. That is what we will look at today. 36:24 Wayne Griffith gospel, message, share, hope, value, lost, preach no no Based on the love and mercy shown to us we need to allow the Spirit of God to move us to express compassion for others. It's His good pleasure to give us the kingdom. We have a good thing to share! https://www.marana.church/messages/compassion c0b70fcc43423d572007bf8f0683866134b17965 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0700 Compassion Based on the love and mercy shown to us we need to allow the Spirit of God to move us to express compassion for others. It's His good pleasure to give us the kingdom. We have a good thing to share! 33:01 Joseph Kobel compassion, mercy, love, value, kindness no no How do you see the lost? How does God see them? If you don't see them as God does, it is time to change your perspective. It is time to recognize how valuable the harvest really is. https://www.marana.church/messages/how-you-see-them 7a72527dcc56f2f16f75d08cecda173de37eeab0 Sun, 20 Mar 2022 11:58:00 -0700 How You See Them How do you see the lost? How does God see them? If you don't see them as God does, it is time to change your perspective. It is time to recognize how valuable the harvest really is. 45:52 Wayne Griffith lost, harvest, value, gospel no no In this short book of the minor Prophet Habakkuk, he asks the age-old questions about why the wicked prosper and why God seems to not care. A prophecy yet to be fulfilled is given and we as believers have an opportunity to be used by God in these last days! https://www.marana.church/messages/a-prophecy 5dc59f2cfd721cd994a260f86e536873f09e2ef7 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0700 A Prophecy In this short book of the minor Prophet Habakkuk, he asks the age-old questions about why the wicked prosper and why God seems to not care. A prophecy yet to be fulfilled is given and we as believers have an opportunity to be used by God in these last days! 33:10 Joseph Kobel prophecy, end, wicked, prosper no no There are a couple of prevailing ideas going on in this world that are setting people up for failure. The first is nothing is my fault, and the second is the idea of entitlement. But the scripture teaches that we are to take responsibility for our own actions. Today we look at the practical application of being personally responsible. https://www.marana.church/messages/personal-responsibility-ii-2 3084495b8cde8cf0717a1f396d08f27ca1d1bb32 Sun, 06 Mar 2022 11:44:00 -0700 Personal Responsibility - II There are a couple of prevailing ideas going on in this world that are setting people up for failure. The first is nothing is my fault, and the second is the idea of entitlement. But the scripture teaches that we are to take responsibility for our own actions. Today we look at the practical application of being personally responsible. 42:41 Wayne Griffith responsibility, obedience, accountability no no There are a couple of prevailing ideas going on in this world that are setting people up for failure. The first is nothing is my fault, and the second is the idea of entitlement. But the scripture teaches that we are to take responsibility for our own actions. Today we look at the theology behind personal responsibility. https://www.marana.church/messages/personal-responsibility-i-2 60f9af7441082b65b13842898c82b8bf7bf5dbc2 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 11:58:00 -0700 Personal Responsibility - I There are a couple of prevailing ideas going on in this world that are setting people up for failure. The first is nothing is my fault, and the second is the idea of entitlement. But the scripture teaches that we are to take responsibility for our own actions. Today we look at the theology behind personal responsibility. 42:57 Wayne Griffith obligation, duty, responsibility, action no no The author continues his instructions on living a life lived by faith as he wraps up his letter to the Hebrews. https://www.marana.church/messages/hebrews-1314-25 c2db86bff6e345fe6379e41c1f216ed0e83eeec5 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 11:57:00 -0700 Hebrews 13:14-25 The author continues his instructions on living a life lived by faith as he wraps up his letter to the Hebrews. 42:41 Wayne Griffith obey, faith, give, good, works no no As a Christian, your life should look different to how it did and different compared to those who are not believers. Your life is one that should be lived by faith, enduring what is necessary, looking forward to the promise guaranteed in Jesus. https://www.marana.church/messages/hebrews-131-14 a52bed0b0462c91ba0952a98e4db1d577bf7b245 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 12:21:00 -0700 Hebrews 13:1-14 As a Christian, your life should look different to how it did and different compared to those who are not believers. Your life is one that should be lived by faith, enduring what is necessary, looking forward to the promise guaranteed in Jesus. 44:25 Wayne Griffith obedience, faith, money, marriage, sex, love no no Building on the previous encouragements to endure and continue "in faith" the writer tells us how much better our experience is under the new covenant. It was terrifying for the Israelites to approach God but for us it's an invitation to a future "festival" gathering with those who have gone ahead of us. Meanwhile we have entered into an unshakable kingdom. https://www.marana.church/messages/hebrews-1218-29 cdceb557d799712023515f22f91f3de499423d6c Sun, 06 Feb 2022 11:38:00 -0700 Hebrews 12:18-29 Building on the previous encouragements to endure and continue "in faith" the writer tells us how much better our experience is under the new covenant. It was terrifying for the Israelites to approach God but for us it's an invitation to a future "festival" gathering with those who have gone ahead of us. Meanwhile we have entered into an unshakable kingdom. 45:11 Joseph Kobel kingdom, covenant no no After the description of so many who lived in great faith, the author reminds his readers to, like the heroes of faith, to endure to the end. Even though they were living through trials and suffering, they could look to these men and women of faith as encouragement as they ran their own race of endurance. https://www.marana.church/messages/hebrews-121-17 621e070ed754c3e1b4d60fa1e08562805cb0b869 Sun, 30 Jan 2022 11:51:00 -0700 Hebrews 12:1-17 After the description of so many who lived in great faith, the author reminds his readers to, like the heroes of faith, to endure to the end. Even though they were living through trials and suffering, they could look to these men and women of faith as encouragement as they ran their own race of endurance. 55:13 Wayne Griffith endurance, faith, perseverance no no Chapter 11 is often referred to as the hall of faith because the author describes the faith of men and women of God since the beginning. Faith has always been the method to secure the promises of God and His salvation. In this second half of the chapter, the author continues to demonstrate how these heroes of old exercised their faith. https://www.marana.church/messages/hebrews-1117-40 3ed5771b373fdb09f5c975731d8c33f1a7d899a8 Sun, 23 Jan 2022 11:46:00 -0700 Hebrews 11:17-40 Chapter 11 is often referred to as the hall of faith because the author describes the faith of men and women of God since the beginning. Faith has always been the method to secure the promises of God and His salvation. In this second half of the chapter, the author continues to demonstrate how these heroes of old exercised their faith. 44:12 Wayne Griffith faith, trust, hope, future, security, eternity no no In chapter 11 we begin looking at some great examples of how to live by faith. This is the famous "Faith Hall of Fame". The good news is that we can exercise the same faith. The reward is "out of this world"! https://www.marana.church/messages/hebrews-111-16 212a4bf5eac6f32e64191480694a1ef0021ca25e Sun, 16 Jan 2022 11:33:00 -0700 Hebrews 11:1-16 In chapter 11 we begin looking at some great examples of how to live by faith. This is the famous "Faith Hall of Fame". The good news is that we can exercise the same faith. The reward is "out of this world"! 48:08 Joseph Kobel faith, obedience, heaven, inheritance, please no no There is only one path to salvation, and that is Jesus. We can’t look to anything else to redeem us from our sins. And for these readers of this letter, the temptation would be to go back to the Mosaic system they lived under before. But the author of Hebrews warns his readers that there is no going back, and to do so would only secure judgement. Instead, they should have faith that endures to the end, securing their heavenly, eternal blessing. https://www.marana.church/messages/hebrews-1019-39 5f22ef7d6cd601603a723aa651c396e2b5aa48f2 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 11:33:00 -0700 Hebrews 10:19-39 There is only one path to salvation, and that is Jesus. We can’t look to anything else to redeem us from our sins. And for these readers of this letter, the temptation would be to go back to the Mosaic system they lived under before. But the author of Hebrews warns his readers that there is no going back, and to do so would only secure judgement. Instead, they should have faith that endures to the end, securing their heavenly, eternal blessing. 44:59 Wayne Griffith hope, faith, love, sacrifice, sin, forgiveness, judgement no no The word disciple used in the New Testament means to be a pupil or student in contrast to the master. In all cases it implies that the person not only accepts the views of the teacher, but that he also is practicing these views. This year, I want to refocus on discipleship. https://www.marana.church/messages/discipleship-101 b8bb35e399934d266c9fb36b9853ed4c66d29a9e Sun, 02 Jan 2022 11:54:00 -0700 Discipleship 101 The word disciple used in the New Testament means to be a pupil or student in contrast to the master. In all cases it implies that the person not only accepts the views of the teacher, but that he also is practicing these views. This year, I want to refocus on discipleship. 43:38 Wayne Griffith discipleship, obedience, fellowship, training, growth, maturity no no In chapter 10 the writer concludes what was promoted in chapter 9, which is the superiority of Christ as our perfect sacrifice over the animal sacrifices. We look forward to the time when "His enemies will be made a footstool for His feet." All this for knowing the joy of sins forgiven! https://www.marana.church/messages/hebrews-101-18 e3a7de793e701e7966e9d7e6954795a81a303228 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 14:25:00 -0700 Hebrews 10:1-18 In chapter 10 the writer concludes what was promoted in chapter 9, which is the superiority of Christ as our perfect sacrifice over the animal sacrifices. We look forward to the time when "His enemies will be made a footstool for His feet." All this for knowing the joy of sins forgiven! 38:22 Joseph Kobel forgiveness, sacrifice, priest, sin no no Today, the author continues his contrasting of the old and new covenant. We see that Jesus is the mediator of this new covenant, and His death ushers it in. As a result, we who believe will receive an eternal inheritance. And this is because our High Priest did not enter into an earthly representation of the Holy of Holies, but instead entered heaven itself to stand before God. He is our representative, and His single sacrifice stands for all time, guaranteeing our salvation. https://www.marana.church/messages/hebrews-915-28 22a3c5580cc53f498ce13c016dbc817dc88da8eb Sun, 12 Dec 2021 11:34:00 -0700 Hebrews 9:15-28 Today, the author continues his contrasting of the old and new covenant. We see that Jesus is the mediator of this new covenant, and His death ushers it in. As a result, we who believe will receive an eternal inheritance. And this is because our High Priest did not enter into an earthly representation of the Holy of Holies, but instead entered heaven itself to stand before God. He is our representative, and His single sacrifice stands for all time, guaranteeing our salvation. 35:47 Wayne Griffith covenant, earthly, heavenly, tabernacle, priest, conscience no no As continue to read the Book of Hebrews, we need to remember the primary purpose is to present Jesus and the new covenant as superior to the old. Today, the author briefly describes the furnishing and practices of the old covenant and demonstrates how Jesus is superior. https://www.marana.church/messages/hebrews-91-14 4ddb47b4b152e576b12481cba7a33379e5e1c942 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 11:35:00 -0700 Hebrews 9:1-14 As continue to read the Book of Hebrews, we need to remember the primary purpose is to present Jesus and the new covenant as superior to the old. Today, the author briefly describes the furnishing and practices of the old covenant and demonstrates how Jesus is superior. 33:38 Wayne Griffith covenant, earthly, heavenly, tabernacle, priest, conscience no no Here in chapter 8 the writer describes "the main point", i.e. the fact that Jesus is the only High Priest who has gone into the true holy of holies. This has made Him the Minister and Mediator of a better covenant, which has been established on better promises. This includes the privilege of knowing God personally. https://www.marana.church/messages/hebrews-81-13 d30831edea892a235b6ac4b61d24734e7bc08b82 Sun, 28 Nov 2021 11:28:00 -0700 Hebrews 8:1-13 Here in chapter 8 the writer describes "the main point", i.e. the fact that Jesus is the only High Priest who has gone into the true holy of holies. This has made Him the Minister and Mediator of a better covenant, which has been established on better promises. This includes the privilege of knowing God personally. 38:42 Joseph Kobel Covenant, mediator, promises, point, majesty, seated no no In chapter 7 the writer begins to explain the establishing of Jesus as our High Priest. His similarity to King Melchizedek is further explained as permanent, because it is established by an oath from God. We no longer need the Aaronic priesthood because Jesus made the perfect sacrifice when He gave up His life. The Resurrection guarantees our "better hope" based on a "better covenant" whereby we may approach God. He lives forever, unlike the former priests. https://www.marana.church/messages/hebrews-711-28 5fb222bb8edcf36bcae56ee93817a18edc7b22d1 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 11:56:00 -0700 Hebrews 7:11-28 In chapter 7 the writer begins to explain the establishing of Jesus as our High Priest. His similarity to King Melchizedek is further explained as permanent, because it is established by an oath from God. We no longer need the Aaronic priesthood because Jesus made the perfect sacrifice when He gave up His life. The Resurrection guarantees our "better hope" based on a "better covenant" whereby we may approach God. He lives forever, unlike the former priests. 37:18 Joseph Kobel high priest, melchizedek, covenant no no Discover walking by faith has more to do with your mouth than your feet. Discover the source of words and the answer to your problems is in your mouth. https://www.marana.church/messages/just-speak-the-word 8d1bc299fc11182c6f2256bbd49c38dba6af8428 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 11:53:00 -0700 Just Speak The Word Discover walking by faith has more to do with your mouth than your feet. Discover the source of words and the answer to your problems is in your mouth. 35:06 Joe Weidinger Faith, trust, word, speak, centurion, marvel no no The verses preceding what we will look at today was the writer accusing the Hebrews of immaturity. However, he did want to ensure the readers were not exasperated, but instead had an assurance of salvation. So as chapter 6 finishes out, we see many powerful reasons to have the full assurance of hope to the very end. And as we begin chapter 7, we see that Melchizedek was greater than Abraham, and by extension the Levitical Priesthood. And since Jesus is our High Priest forever through the order of Melchizedek, we have even more reason to assured of our hope until the end. https://www.marana.church/messages/hebrews-613-710 b8a17bed937576859f60d166530f14baaabbd468 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 12:11:00 -0700 Hebrews 6:13-7:10 The verses preceding what we will look at today was the writer accusing the Hebrews of immaturity. However, he did want to ensure the readers were not exasperated, but instead had an assurance of salvation. So as chapter 6 finishes out, we see many powerful reasons to have the full assurance of hope to the very end. And as we begin chapter 7, we see that Melchizedek was greater than Abraham, and by extension the Levitical Priesthood. And since Jesus is our High Priest forever through the order of Melchizedek, we have even more reason to assured of our hope until the end. 34:20 Wayne Griffith priest, king, peace, Melchizedek, assurance, hope, salvation no no The writer of this letter encourages us to build upon the foundation and grow in maturity, warning us about apostasy. This section finishes with assurance that God won't forget our labor of love and that "through faith and patience" we inherit the promises. https://www.marana.church/messages/hebrews-511-612 aa9f4e52949810aff1f966314eedad8687d2bf5a Sun, 31 Oct 2021 11:45:00 -0700 Hebrews 5:11-6:12 The writer of this letter encourages us to build upon the foundation and grow in maturity, warning us about apostasy. This section finishes with assurance that God won't forget our labor of love and that "through faith and patience" we inherit the promises. 39:50 Joseph Kobel promise, patience, faith, maturity, apostasy, foundation no no Sometimes in life we will experience hills and valleys. God is with us in both. https://www.marana.church/messages/hills-valleys 9563df2b025d1bd816f9697eccb02d578128d6a8 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 11:27:00 -0700 Hills & Valleys Sometimes in life we will experience hills and valleys. God is with us in both. 35:08 Wayne Griffith trust, faith, hill, valley, high, low, famine, drought no no The Levitical priesthood had certain requirements for those who were to be high priest. They had to be like the people they represent so they could sympathize what they were going through. They also had to be chosen by God. Today we see that Jesus fulfills the requirements to be high priest, doing so in greater way than the line of priests from Aaron on. https://www.marana.church/messages/hebrews-414-510 bfd61bfa2d010cd55d8bfaffb3524b4684c1e875 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 11:29:00 -0700 Hebrews 4:14-5:10 The Levitical priesthood had certain requirements for those who were to be high priest. They had to be like the people they represent so they could sympathize what they were going through. They also had to be chosen by God. Today we see that Jesus fulfills the requirements to be high priest, doing so in greater way than the line of priests from Aaron on. 34:27 Wayne Griffith priest, king, christ, aaron, levi, levitical, throne, grace, mercy no no We are living in Faith testing times and Pastor Danny Thornton will be bringing a message how God made a way for us to receive the GodStrength we need for today and for the future. It takes a hearing ear and courage to put feet to our faith to live a vibrant Christian Life. https://www.marana.church/messages/will-the-son-of-man-find-faith-on-the-earth 358bcd15cef5fd30f41eaa818e82d0d33b077305 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 12:16:00 -0700 Will the Son of Man Find Faith on the Earth? We are living in Faith testing times and Pastor Danny Thornton will be bringing a message how God made a way for us to receive the GodStrength we need for today and for the future. It takes a hearing ear and courage to put feet to our faith to live a vibrant Christian Life. 48:14 Danny Thornton faith, hope, test, strength no no In chapter 3, the author quotes from Psalm 95 as he begins to discuss God’s rest. We saw the Israelites did not enter God’s rest as a result of their unbelief. But, in chapter 4 we see that God’s rest is still available today for those who believe. https://www.marana.church/messages/hebrews-41-13 b0fea28b4d490cc6ef74e6ad51f49081bbb63714 Sun, 03 Oct 2021 11:40:00 -0700 Hebrews 4:1-13 In chapter 3, the author quotes from Psalm 95 as he begins to discuss God’s rest. We saw the Israelites did not enter God’s rest as a result of their unbelief. But, in chapter 4 we see that God’s rest is still available today for those who believe. 38:10 Wayne Griffith rest, obedience, fall, hard, heart, hardness, reject, faith, believe no no In Chapter 3 the author shows Jesus as superior to Moses and proceeds to warn us against "an evil heart of unbelief." We are to hold onto our confidence in Jesus. https://www.marana.church/messages/hebrews-31-19 2088a4565d019c5dcdddcbbccaede3c667b1af32 Sun, 26 Sep 2021 11:43:00 -0700 Hebrews 3:1-19 In Chapter 3 the author shows Jesus as superior to Moses and proceeds to warn us against "an evil heart of unbelief." We are to hold onto our confidence in Jesus. 51:22 Joseph Kobel unbelief, moses, steadfast, continue in, hight priest, apostle no no The Author of Hebrews continues illustrating that Jesus is superior to Angels, even though for a little while, He was made lower than Angels in order to be perfected as the founder of our salvation. And as a result, He is a faithful and merciful High Priest who can identify with our weaknesses. https://www.marana.church/messages/hebrews-21-18 807afd70eb324a8dbbe82857274679d3f0bdbc44 Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:43:00 -0700 Hebrews 2:1-18 The Author of Hebrews continues illustrating that Jesus is superior to Angels, even though for a little while, He was made lower than Angels in order to be perfected as the founder of our salvation. And as a result, He is a faithful and merciful High Priest who can identify with our weaknesses. 41:50 Wayne Griffith Jesus, supremacy, man, sacrifice, high priest, death, perfect no no The book of Hebrews has a lot of unknowns. Modern scholars are undecided on who wrote it, who it was written to, or even what caused the author to write it. However, what is known is the content is remarkable and of great benefit to believers today. In this first chapter, the author makes clear the supremacy of Christ. https://www.marana.church/messages/hebrews-11-14 de7276c41c11a32d3989d139120d95235dc198f3 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 11:20:00 -0700 Hebrews 1:1-14 The book of Hebrews has a lot of unknowns. Modern scholars are undecided on who wrote it, who it was written to, or even what caused the author to write it. However, what is known is the content is remarkable and of great benefit to believers today. In this first chapter, the author makes clear the supremacy of Christ. 34:46 Wayne Griffith Messiah, Jesus, Christ, supremacy, angels, prophets, rule, reign, servant no no What seems to be a strange dialog between Jesus and a large group who wanted to make Him king ends with most of them quitting the path to eternal life! The key to understanding this verbal exchange is realizing that certain ideas are metaphors and in fact point to the cross. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-bread-of-life cb6ff407e7a719f9acccc5339a4179d493689983 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 12:53:00 -0700 The Bread of Life What seems to be a strange dialog between Jesus and a large group who wanted to make Him king ends with most of them quitting the path to eternal life! The key to understanding this verbal exchange is realizing that certain ideas are metaphors and in fact point to the cross. 41:50 Joseph Kobel bread, life, jesus, hard, difficult no no It is an incredible thing to be created God and considered His masterpiece. We are His workmanship in Christ, and as a result, we need to make sure we think about ourselves as such. https://www.marana.church/messages/his-workmanship 546141e4e3360fff76139405912a30309a19e354 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:29:00 -0700 His Workmanship It is an incredible thing to be created God and considered His masterpiece. We are His workmanship in Christ, and as a result, we need to make sure we think about ourselves as such. 32:44 Wayne Griffith create, build, artist, craftsman, workmanship, masterpiece no no There is a cost to serving Jesus. Being a disciple requires discipline and sacrifice. Salvation is about meeting Jesus at the cross and trusting him, but being a disciple is about being willing to bear your cross and follow Him. https://www.marana.church/messages/there-is-a-cost 02eb09d765d192d840ce092ee2f3eb266989f019 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 11:45:00 -0700 There Is A Cost There is a cost to serving Jesus. Being a disciple requires discipline and sacrifice. Salvation is about meeting Jesus at the cross and trusting him, but being a disciple is about being willing to bear your cross and follow Him. 44:00 Wayne Griffith price, cost, disciple, bear your cross, serve, army, soldier, violence no no Jesus is able to do what is naturally impossible. Are we able to have patience and let the Holy Spirit lead us? The results are a combination of God's time and our believing. https://www.marana.church/messages/do-you-have-faith 2741cf6b5961f08dd6e71c265847c42fbab882a7 Sun, 15 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0700 Do You Have Faith? Jesus is able to do what is naturally impossible. Are we able to have patience and let the Holy Spirit lead us? The results are a combination of God's time and our believing. 42:04 Joseph Kobel faith, believing, healing, trust, obey, cry, miracle no no Here in America, Obedience is kind of a taboo word. We are taught to be our own man or woman and submitting to anyone is a sign of weakness. But today we look at obedience from a biblical perspective. Our obedience to God and our leaders is the difference between and effective, ordered local church and a chaotic one. Our obedience will lead to the saving of our own lives and the lives of others. https://www.marana.church/messages/obedience-2 e9e9d3fc5cacb1bc1b381b300702ba96855223b6 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 12:06:00 -0700 Obedience Here in America, Obedience is kind of a taboo word. We are taught to be our own man or woman and submitting to anyone is a sign of weakness. But today we look at obedience from a biblical perspective. Our obedience to God and our leaders is the difference between and effective, ordered local church and a chaotic one. Our obedience will lead to the saving of our own lives and the lives of others. 42:58 Wayne Griffith Lord, obedience, obedient, trust, obey, command, commandment no no Most people identify themselves with what they do for a living. They are a cook or carpenter. But Christians are not so because of what the do. It is actually the opposite. We understand who we are and "do" accordingly. But to "do" accordingly, we have to know who we are. https://www.marana.church/messages/knowing-who-you-are 362cc5e4112c25d46441d535c424d48c65f0822a Sun, 01 Aug 2021 11:52:00 -0700 Knowing Who You Are Most people identify themselves with what they do for a living. They are a cook or carpenter. But Christians are not so because of what the do. It is actually the opposite. We understand who we are and "do" accordingly. But to "do" accordingly, we have to know who we are. 41:32 Wayne Griffith identity, new man, born again, saint, sinner no no In this letter to a friend John commends followers and those who labor for the truth. He tells us that Christian hospitality is a great way to live in a "manner worthy of God." Next is a warning to a proud person contrasted with a brother with good testimony, and he concludes by expressing a desire to speak face to face, ending with peace and greetings. https://www.marana.church/messages/3-john 0013fbacde1da196c5e6f6f1d5922ec935cfe9a0 Sun, 25 Jul 2021 11:38:00 -0700 3 John In this letter to a friend John commends followers and those who labor for the truth. He tells us that Christian hospitality is a great way to live in a "manner worthy of God." Next is a warning to a proud person contrasted with a brother with good testimony, and he concludes by expressing a desire to speak face to face, ending with peace and greetings. 35:32 Joseph Kobel love, truth, hospitality, testimony, support no no In this letter, John is going to warn us of many of the same false teaching that John mentioned in his first letter and it is addressed to the elect lady and her children, with a focus on hospitality. To sum it up, John tells his children to walk in the truth, obey the commandments, love one another, and guard the teachings of Christ so that they will not be deceived by antichrist. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-john 6a4e489491a9f459902f42779dc4f69c3ada6f19 Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:37:00 -0700 2 John In this letter, John is going to warn us of many of the same false teaching that John mentioned in his first letter and it is addressed to the elect lady and her children, with a focus on hospitality. To sum it up, John tells his children to walk in the truth, obey the commandments, love one another, and guard the teachings of Christ so that they will not be deceived by antichrist. 36:00 Wayne Griffith antichrist, obedience, gospel, hospitality, truth, love no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand that we have all have a plan and purpose provided by God. We want to enable and empower people to step out into that purpose. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-empower-2 12ab07d90d6b45a8096625bf71285684bf81802d Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:44:00 -0700 Who We Are - Empower It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand that we have all have a plan and purpose provided by God. We want to enable and empower people to step out into that purpose. 47:44 Wayne Griffith work, empower, serve, ministry, body, role no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand Jesus Christ has given to the believers people in leadership to build up the worldwide Church as well as the local Church in order to equip every believer with a part in working in the kingdom of God. We are ambassadors for Christ. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-equip-2 e321d8ae5495e3a5e69480d5dcd7742db3e206f2 Sun, 04 Jul 2021 11:35:00 -0700 Who We Are - Equip It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand Jesus Christ has given to the believers people in leadership to build up the worldwide Church as well as the local Church in order to equip every believer with a part in working in the kingdom of God. We are ambassadors for Christ. 41:23 Joseph Kobel teach, evangelize, equip, body, work, grow, ambassador, build no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, our mission statement is to evangelize the lost, equip the saints, and empower them to step out into what God has called them to do. The first step is to evangelize. There is a world full of people who are living their life with no hope. It is our responsibility to share the gospel with them. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-evangelize-2 b2fcc4fbce81ba2bb06e4aa34e60ace315b7b35d Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:14:00 -0700 Who We Are - Evangelize It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, our mission statement is to evangelize the lost, equip the saints, and empower them to step out into what God has called them to do. The first step is to evangelize. There is a world full of people who are living their life with no hope. It is our responsibility to share the gospel with them. 49:21 Wayne Griffith salvation, hope, evangelize, gospel, Jesus, share, love no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are generous. And this is not just with our finances. We are also generous with our love, time, and forgiveness. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-are-generous 0f9088864736a44110a400c6899878369fe4dee5 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:46:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Are Generous It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are generous. And this is not just with our finances. We are also generous with our love, time, and forgiveness. 54:14 Wayne Griffith give, money, time, generous, praise, encouragement, blessing, receive no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are a family. We respect and honor one another. Family perseveres through difficulties and family loves unconditionally. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-are-family-2 52faa6d21978c4d86c884223db0d9a48cdcb0d05 Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:36:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Are Family It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are a family. We respect and honor one another. Family perseveres through difficulties and family loves unconditionally. 54:40 Wayne Griffith love, family, forgive, relationships, endure, bear, encourage, help, admonish no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are a people who pray. Prayer is a privilege based upon a relationship. It's also a tremendous responsibility but its foundation is the promises of God and the accessibility of His "very present help in time of need." https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-are-a-people-who-pray 98cc37bfc13460f597403c02e26f037f76f105c4 Sun, 06 Jun 2021 11:54:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Are A People Who Pray It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we are a people who pray. Prayer is a privilege based upon a relationship. It's also a tremendous responsibility but its foundation is the promises of God and the accessibility of His "very present help in time of need." 51:14 Joseph Kobel prayer, ask, receive, help, provision no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we believe the gifts of the Spirit are still for today. The filling or baptism of the Spirit is subsequent to salvation, is available to every believer, and the gifts should be used in an orderly manner. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-are-filled-with-the-spirit 2703ea636f26a88429c7707b55647e783d4b65cd Sun, 30 May 2021 11:40:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Are Filled With The Spirit It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we believe the gifts of the Spirit are still for today. The filling or baptism of the Spirit is subsequent to salvation, is available to every believer, and the gifts should be used in an orderly manner. 42:26 Wayne Griffith power, tongues, gifts, holy spirit, spirit, healing, filled, baptised in the spirit no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we believe God alone is worthy of our worship. The natural response of a changed and renewed people is to worship and there is power and breakthrough in worship. When we acknowledge who God is it should cause us to respond appropriately, with an attitude of awe, respect and thanks. He seeks a closer relationship with us and we'll experience a greater sense of His presence when our attention is on Him. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-are-worshippers 91032b905e43a751dc3424b0375cb3dc3db91f09 Sun, 23 May 2021 11:28:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Are Worshippers It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we believe God alone is worthy of our worship. The natural response of a changed and renewed people is to worship and there is power and breakthrough in worship. When we acknowledge who God is it should cause us to respond appropriately, with an attitude of awe, respect and thanks. He seeks a closer relationship with us and we'll experience a greater sense of His presence when our attention is on Him. 38:52 Joseph Kobel Worship, Worshipers, Endure, Pray no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand that life is lived by faith. We may not see all the details, but we have an assurance of hope that is our faith. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-walk-by-faith 72b6247b20d04f00a6e04dc1b4d987f39ab51e37 Sun, 16 May 2021 12:10:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Walk By Faith It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand that life is lived by faith. We may not see all the details, but we have an assurance of hope that is our faith. 51:02 Wayne Griffith faith, trust, belief, unbelief, doubt, hope, conviction, sight no no It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand that salvation isn't earned. We are a people who are saved by grace through faith. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-saved-by-grace-2 e3cb6f79db2910e251fdcb4dd21263c3274fea37 Sun, 09 May 2021 12:13:00 -0700 Who We Are - Saved By Grace It is important to understand the culture and identity of who we are as a church. At Living Hope Family Church in Marana, we understand that salvation isn't earned. We are a people who are saved by grace through faith. 45:46 Wayne Griffith love, grace, mercy, salvation, faith, hope, gospel no no John ends this general letter reminding us of the same reason he wrote the Gospel account. Namely, that we can know without a doubt that we who believe in Jesus have eternal life. Because of that fact we can be completely confident that praying according to the known will of God results in answered prayer. He concludes by admonishing us to keep away from idols. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-john-513-21 273fc20b5a947077972973dfe274014a22940106 Sun, 02 May 2021 12:06:00 -0700 1 John 5:13-21 John ends this general letter reminding us of the same reason he wrote the Gospel account. Namely, that we can know without a doubt that we who believe in Jesus have eternal life. Because of that fact we can be completely confident that praying according to the known will of God results in answered prayer. He concludes by admonishing us to keep away from idols. 44:17 Joseph Kobel prayer, ask, receive, idols, know, knowledge, eternal, life no no Rather than a system of rules, Christianity is about connecting. Connecting with Jesus and the Holy Spirit is what it is all about. https://www.marana.church/messages/connecting d6abb8f13a9ba43cc609eb710d13200061cbb43c Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0700 Connecting Rather than a system of rules, Christianity is about connecting. Connecting with Jesus and the Holy Spirit is what it is all about. 43:38 Ron Simpkins connect, compass, growth, maturity, relationship, fellowship no no The apostle John primarily writes about two topics in these passages. The first is primarily on faith and how it is interconnected with love. To have real faith, you will love God and love others. And to have real love for God, you will follow His commandments. And the second has to deal with the testimony and witness for the truthfulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Namely that God Himself has testified to it, and as a result, if we reject His testimony, we call Him a liar. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-john-51-12 4f9e1218e07f696a70698e5b5654ec7a0ca90c62 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 12:01:00 -0700 1 John 5:1-12 The apostle John primarily writes about two topics in these passages. The first is primarily on faith and how it is interconnected with love. To have real faith, you will love God and love others. And to have real love for God, you will follow His commandments. And the second has to deal with the testimony and witness for the truthfulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Namely that God Himself has testified to it, and as a result, if we reject His testimony, we call Him a liar. 43:05 Wayne Griffith faith, love, command, obey, obedience, testimony, testify, witness, spirt, water, blood no no Today, as John continues to focus on abiding in God and God abiding in us, he speaks primarily about our love for one another. As we will see, if we don’t love our brother, it is impossible to love God. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-john-412-21 98b3be50b3d2dacaee6b6242fee14995be326acd Sun, 11 Apr 2021 11:24:00 -0700 1 John 4:12-21 Today, as John continues to focus on abiding in God and God abiding in us, he speaks primarily about our love for one another. As we will see, if we don’t love our brother, it is impossible to love God. 41:50 Wayne Griffith Love, Confidence, Fear, Perfect no no Jesus is an example of ultimate cancel culture. His message didn't fit in their idea of who God was and what he wanted and they tried to cancel him. But he provided a way that we CAN be saved, CAN be healed, and CAN spread the good news! https://www.marana.church/messages/cancelled 36b751030423a547842c626ad4182ebca1882a0e Sun, 04 Apr 2021 11:29:00 -0700 CANcelled Jesus is an example of ultimate cancel culture. His message didn't fit in their idea of who God was and what he wanted and they tried to cancel him. But he provided a way that we CAN be saved, CAN be healed, and CAN spread the good news! 35:05 Paul Neville Can, Cancelled, Healed, Forgave no no John clarifies what the Antichrist is and encourages us in the love of God. He reminds us of the proof of that love is His only Son's appearance here on the earth. John continues to exhort us to love one another. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-john-41-11 1ac2e23aba99404a7acf221a1f97988511b2e2eb Sun, 28 Mar 2021 11:35:00 -0700 1 John 4:1-11 John clarifies what the Antichrist is and encourages us in the love of God. He reminds us of the proof of that love is His only Son's appearance here on the earth. John continues to exhort us to love one another. 47:51 Joseph Kobel truth, love, atonement, propitiation, antichrist, spirit no no There are some key differences between children of the devil and children of God. Children of God have stepped out of death and into life whereas children of the Devil remain in death. Children of God love whereas the children of the devil hate. In addition, children of God abide in the Father, and the Father abides in them. As a result of this, we are different, and how we live our lives should be a reflection of this. Our lives should be characterized by love. And not just saying we love, but there should be actual evidence of our love in our deeds and actions. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-john-311-24 0491931bd12db4097aa883b7fb3fd213b2c28f50 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 11:35:00 -0700 1 John 3:11-24 There are some key differences between children of the devil and children of God. Children of God have stepped out of death and into life whereas children of the Devil remain in death. Children of God love whereas the children of the devil hate. In addition, children of God abide in the Father, and the Father abides in them. As a result of this, we are different, and how we live our lives should be a reflection of this. Our lives should be characterized by love. And not just saying we love, but there should be actual evidence of our love in our deeds and actions. 41:01 Wayne Griffith Love, Command, Hate, Heart no no When you are born again, you have the right to say you are a child of God. This is more than an honorary title. It means we have been changed, and as such, we should live differently. No one who is born of God makes a practice of sinning. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-john-31-10 75dfdee77c6f0408fb0caaf5edf8944006604d3a Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:51:00 -0700 1 John 3:1-10 When you are born again, you have the right to say you are a child of God. This is more than an honorary title. It means we have been changed, and as such, we should live differently. No one who is born of God makes a practice of sinning. 46:12 Wayne Griffith love, lawlessness, righteousness, sin, practice, child of God, lavish, father, child of devil no no John continues encouraging us in our devotion to the kingdom of God because the world is not permanent. He explains how to identify the "antichrist," reminding us of the promise of eternal life. We are to "abide in Him" in order to discern the truth. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-john-215-29 c620cbb6030fd9021c2e449075112634018d245a Sun, 07 Mar 2021 12:09:00 -0700 1 John 2:15-29 John continues encouraging us in our devotion to the kingdom of God because the world is not permanent. He explains how to identify the "antichrist," reminding us of the promise of eternal life. We are to "abide in Him" in order to discern the truth. 43:47 Joseph Kobel antichrist, anti-christ, abide, knowledge, truth, christ no no As we study the first part of chapter 2, John is addressing something that all Christians need to understand. It is something that is just as relevant to us as it was to these believers 1900 years ago. Christians should not sin. We are to walk in the light and we are to obedient to Him. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-john-21-14 1317c2af9749aa282c0cba4f17e603632dd1c3f8 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 12:39:00 -0700 1 John 2:1-14 As we study the first part of chapter 2, John is addressing something that all Christians need to understand. It is something that is just as relevant to us as it was to these believers 1900 years ago. Christians should not sin. We are to walk in the light and we are to obedient to Him. 47:58 Wayne Griffith love, atonement, light, darkness, commandment, obedience, hate, sin no no John is writing a group of believers that have been assaulted with false teachings of claims contradicting the deity or humanity of Jesus. In addition some were claiming that they were not sinners or that sin didn't matter. John begins refuting these claims in this first chapter. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-john-11-10 c312060a2fbd0eda222806c9bcbd26e24d8c2c2e Sun, 21 Feb 2021 11:28:00 -0700 1 John 1:1-10 John is writing a group of believers that have been assaulted with false teachings of claims contradicting the deity or humanity of Jesus. In addition some were claiming that they were not sinners or that sin didn't matter. John begins refuting these claims in this first chapter. 46:34 Wayne Griffith Sinned, Deceive, Confess, Fellowship no no The world's idea of love is not the same as God's requirements. We can't produce it on our own. We need the Holy Spirit. The fruit produced is eternal and effective. https://www.marana.church/messages/true-love-a-fruit-of-the-spirit 8d225b4d83fc3386eaad8e51f4e708925c56eb81 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 11:40:00 -0700 True Love, A Fruit of the Spirit The world's idea of love is not the same as God's requirements. We can't produce it on our own. We need the Holy Spirit. The fruit produced is eternal and effective. 40:52 Joseph Kobel love, valentine, fruit, spirit, spirit, sacrifice no no All too often, we limit who God is by our experiences. We think that God will be like our natural father or we think God behave like what we see on TV or in the movies. We limit what we think God can do by what “we” think is possible. But, His ways are not our ways. He may well, and often does, do things in ways that are totally different to how we would have or would like them done. https://www.marana.church/messages/his-way-my-way a65562af649305336df83d2ed248552e5d13c86f Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:04:00 -0700 His Way, My Way All too often, we limit who God is by our experiences. We think that God will be like our natural father or we think God behave like what we see on TV or in the movies. We limit what we think God can do by what “we” think is possible. But, His ways are not our ways. He may well, and often does, do things in ways that are totally different to how we would have or would like them done. 54:36 Wayne Griffith plan, will, supernatural, miracle, way no no Today, particularly in the U.S., we are ruled by science. In other words, if it can't be sensed, understood, and explained by our natural senses, we are skeptical, or even downright negative towards it. However, we serve God who is in the business of the supernatural. If we want to see God move in spectacular ways, we have to be open to the supernatural working of God. https://www.marana.church/messages/supernatural c754cd2771372201f597e0b8064b25e8338f264e Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:34:00 -0700 Supernatural Today, particularly in the U.S., we are ruled by science. In other words, if it can't be sensed, understood, and explained by our natural senses, we are skeptical, or even downright negative towards it. However, we serve God who is in the business of the supernatural. If we want to see God move in spectacular ways, we have to be open to the supernatural working of God. 56:19 Wayne Griffith Heal, Miracle, Supernaturel, Sin no no As we enter the new year, resolutions are on everyone’s mind. We are all focused on a new future. Turns out, Christianity is always looking towards the future. We let go of our past because it has already been paid for. We look towards the future, to who we are in Christ, and not who we were. https://www.marana.church/messages/eyes-wide-forward effbbb12d70db6f2c9343f4f4ac6ead968998480 Sun, 24 Jan 2021 11:17:00 -0700 Eyes Wide Forward As we enter the new year, resolutions are on everyone’s mind. We are all focused on a new future. Turns out, Christianity is always looking towards the future. We let go of our past because it has already been paid for. We look towards the future, to who we are in Christ, and not who we were. 39:56 Wayne Griffith Calamity, Christ, Escape,Eyes ,Righteous no no The same great power that raised Jesus from the dead drew us to God. His power surpasses the limits of nature for those who believe. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-greatness-of-our-god 9eaacab34970b88fcf96ed6f350392be11ae45ce Sun, 17 Jan 2021 11:34:00 -0700 The Greatness of Our God The same great power that raised Jesus from the dead drew us to God. His power surpasses the limits of nature for those who believe. 39:30 Joseph Kobel Greatness, Power, Alive, Christ no no In light of world news God has a great plan and an eternal purpose which is working out as we head towards eternity. This really is an exciting time to be alive! https://www.marana.church/messages/purpose-for-life a54d54b6261cb99a53c8d99186730d7dba12f74b Sun, 10 Jan 2021 11:09:00 -0700 Purpose For Life In light of world news God has a great plan and an eternal purpose which is working out as we head towards eternity. This really is an exciting time to be alive! 31:39 Joseph Kobel Beseech, Purpose, Prove, Encouraged no no We have had a trying year between COVID-19 and the unruly elections. It's easy to get lost in despair. But as Christians, our joy is not tied to our circumstances. Rather, it is tied to our hope in the Lord. https://www.marana.church/messages/did-it-steal-your-joy c417cb44671eb220880bcd66530d9179dad122b3 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 11:29:00 -0700 Did It Steal Your Joy? We have had a trying year between COVID-19 and the unruly elections. It's easy to get lost in despair. But as Christians, our joy is not tied to our circumstances. Rather, it is tied to our hope in the Lord. 47:44 Wayne Griffith Patience, Steadfastness, Sorrow, Sheol no no Sometimes real love demands confrontation. Paul has spent the majority of this letter defending himself against the accusations of the false teachers and apostles, as well as those brought by the congregation. But as he ends this letter, it is time for Paul to confront the Corinthians. Paul reminds them that all they do is done in front of God, who is our judge. If they won’t listen to him, then Paul tells them to examine themselves to ensure they are in Christ, and He in them. Because ultimately, Paul’s primary concern has always been the Corinthian church and their wellbeing. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-corinthians-131-14 d63581929f2518de32539a0608ea072bc1258453 Sun, 27 Dec 2020 11:49:00 -0700 2 Corinthians 13:1-14 Sometimes real love demands confrontation. Paul has spent the majority of this letter defending himself against the accusations of the false teachers and apostles, as well as those brought by the congregation. But as he ends this letter, it is time for Paul to confront the Corinthians. Paul reminds them that all they do is done in front of God, who is our judge. If they won’t listen to him, then Paul tells them to examine themselves to ensure they are in Christ, and He in them. Because ultimately, Paul’s primary concern has always been the Corinthian church and their wellbeing. 54:26 Wayne Griffith crucified, truth, restoration, test no no Paul has spent the last little bit engaging in foolish boasting in order to undermine the false teachers and apostles. But now, the tone changes, and he begins to challenge the Corinthians themselves. While he was with them, all the true signs of an apostle were evident, and they received the same care, love, and teaching that any church planted by one of the other apostles gave. Except he was not a burden on them. He wonders why he is to be loved less for this. Finally, he expresses his concern with what he might find on his next visit. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-corinthians-1211-21 12fa539eefcf5e22e227d5995a1a83e2d343d64f Sun, 13 Dec 2020 11:21:00 -0700 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 Paul has spent the last little bit engaging in foolish boasting in order to undermine the false teachers and apostles. But now, the tone changes, and he begins to challenge the Corinthians themselves. While he was with them, all the true signs of an apostle were evident, and they received the same care, love, and teaching that any church planted by one of the other apostles gave. Except he was not a burden on them. He wonders why he is to be loved less for this. Finally, he expresses his concern with what he might find on his next visit. 41:56 Wayne Griffith Burdened, obligated, advantage, defending no no Paul now moves on to visions and revelations in his foolish boasting, almost like he is answering a check list of things the false apostle were boasting about. Even though Paul had experienced great visions and revelations, he quickly falls back to boasting in his weakness. It is in his weakness that he is strong in Christ and he is content in whatever hardship and suffering comes his way in order that Christ be glorified. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-corinthians-121-10 ef19e99e90f642ba6406430eae0c5f75f9a1fa84 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 11:23:00 -0700 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Paul now moves on to visions and revelations in his foolish boasting, almost like he is answering a check list of things the false apostle were boasting about. Even though Paul had experienced great visions and revelations, he quickly falls back to boasting in his weakness. It is in his weakness that he is strong in Christ and he is content in whatever hardship and suffering comes his way in order that Christ be glorified. 43:17 Wayne Griffith Boasting, Christ, Paradise, Weaknesses, Calamities no no The false apostles had been doing their fair share of boasting. So, Paul, even though he would prefer not to, is required to act foolish and boast of his own accomplishments. But the purpose of this is not to build himself up, but rather with frequent exclamations of the foolishness for this exercise, it is to undermine the validity of the false apostles boasting. But even in his boasting, Paul boasts of his weaknesses primarily instead of his strength. The truth is, God moves in our weaknesses where there can be no doubt that it is Him working. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-corinthians-1116-33 1ef845b7da8d37680ee03e0cbfb864da14ce6e8b Sun, 29 Nov 2020 12:05:00 -0700 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 The false apostles had been doing their fair share of boasting. So, Paul, even though he would prefer not to, is required to act foolish and boast of his own accomplishments. But the purpose of this is not to build himself up, but rather with frequent exclamations of the foolishness for this exercise, it is to undermine the validity of the false apostles boasting. But even in his boasting, Paul boasts of his weaknesses primarily instead of his strength. The truth is, God moves in our weaknesses where there can be no doubt that it is Him working. 43:35 Wayne Griffith foolishness, boasting, credentials, apostle, false apostle, false teacher no no The Corinthians had been easily deceived and led astray by false teachers. These teachers came in and boasted of their own abilities all the while cutting down Paul. But Paul is now going to take an aggressive stance with these false teachers. By the end of this message, we will know exactly what Paul thinks of these false apostles. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-corinthians-111-15 441e3701a2a30118065691ebaf65889b3d6f35eb Sun, 22 Nov 2020 11:22:00 -0700 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 The Corinthians had been easily deceived and led astray by false teachers. These teachers came in and boasted of their own abilities all the while cutting down Paul. But Paul is now going to take an aggressive stance with these false teachers. By the end of this message, we will know exactly what Paul thinks of these false apostles. 43:14 Wayne Griffith exalted, workmen, betrothed, knowledge no no With the last couple of chapters dealing with gift the Corinthians had promised to prepare for the Saints in Jerusalem but had not yet, this chapter switches gears. Paul once again begins to defend his ministry from the false teachers who have infiltrated the Corinthian church and have relentlessly attacked him and his ministry. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-corinthians-101-18 cdf0fe256741c1d7457c0dfedf8de4df4769145e Sun, 15 Nov 2020 12:16:00 -0700 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 With the last couple of chapters dealing with gift the Corinthians had promised to prepare for the Saints in Jerusalem but had not yet, this chapter switches gears. Paul once again begins to defend his ministry from the false teachers who have infiltrated the Corinthian church and have relentlessly attacked him and his ministry. 48:48 Wayne Griffith false teacher, authority, boasting, Paul, speaking, humble, bold, meek, weak, gentle no no Paul continues in chapter nine addressing the gift the Corinthians promised to give for the Saints in Jerusalem, Then, he begins to teach basic principles of giving. God loves a cheerful giver, and the result of our giving is thanksgivings towards God. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-corinthians-91-15 088c5151b0af58a82abde2363bbcc4ffed2efe07 Sun, 08 Nov 2020 11:52:00 -0700 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Paul continues in chapter nine addressing the gift the Corinthians promised to give for the Saints in Jerusalem, Then, he begins to teach basic principles of giving. God loves a cheerful giver, and the result of our giving is thanksgivings towards God. 51:36 Wayne Griffith Confident, Gift, Support, Appearance, Sow, Reap, Blessings, Righteousness, Enriched no no At some point, maybe when he delivered the first letter, maybe before, Titus had started a collection for the saints in Jerusalem. In this part of the letter, Paul is going to encourage them to finish what they started, completing this act of the grace of God. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-corinthians-81-24 db0a20e620ef49a35e0341d6385ade022ef2fc4a Sun, 01 Nov 2020 11:40:00 -0700 2 Corinthians 8:1-24 At some point, maybe when he delivered the first letter, maybe before, Titus had started a collection for the saints in Jerusalem. In this part of the letter, Paul is going to encourage them to finish what they started, completing this act of the grace of God. 50:30 Wayne Griffith Giving, Grace, Generosity, Joy, Excel, Encouragement, Desire, Honorable, Intentions no no The Corinthian church had caused Paul no shortage of heart aches. But, in spite of this, he loved them very much. The first part of this letter has been about defending his ministry and restoring his relationship with them, and today, we finish with Paul encouraging them once again to open their hearts to him. In addition, he spends a great deal of time encouraging and commending them on how they responded to his first letter. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-corinthians-71-16 8caf84824114dca7f4fa8e1e9578495a64af3440 Sun, 25 Oct 2020 11:37:00 -0700 2 Corinthians 7:1-16 The Corinthian church had caused Paul no shortage of heart aches. But, in spite of this, he loved them very much. The first part of this letter has been about defending his ministry and restoring his relationship with them, and today, we finish with Paul encouraging them once again to open their hearts to him. In addition, he spends a great deal of time encouraging and commending them on how they responded to his first letter. 49:21 Wayne Griffith obedience, confidence, corrupted, holiness no no As we read 2 Corinthians, it seems the Corinthian church did not really appreciate Paul and what he had done for them. When they should have been defending Paul to his opposition, they were instead listening to them. Today, we are going to see a continuation of Paul's defense and proof of Paul’s love for the Corinthians. In addition, he will round out the chapter with a very important lesson about making sure that we are not yoked (partnered) with unbelievers. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-corinthians-61-18 ad8ff43ca1a26006f7005b52345889be696ec91f Sun, 18 Oct 2020 11:39:00 -0700 2 Corinthians 6:1-18 As we read 2 Corinthians, it seems the Corinthian church did not really appreciate Paul and what he had done for them. When they should have been defending Paul to his opposition, they were instead listening to them. Today, we are going to see a continuation of Paul's defense and proof of Paul’s love for the Corinthians. In addition, he will round out the chapter with a very important lesson about making sure that we are not yoked (partnered) with unbelievers. 44:56 Wayne Griffith lawlessness, fellowship, holyspirit, obstacle, no no Paul continues in his thoughts on the eternal verses the temporal as we begin chapter 5. We live in earthly bodies, but we groan to be clothed in our heavenly bodies. But whether in this body or our heavenly body, our aim is to please God. And while we are here, we are ambassadors of Christ and we have been given the ministry of reconciliation. And our goal should be to share the gospel and persuade others of its truth. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-corinthians-51-21 2d86e46efae8d88aee2cd8f741d2b0c8f06031b8 Sun, 11 Oct 2020 11:39:00 -0700 2 Corinthians 5:1-21 Paul continues in his thoughts on the eternal verses the temporal as we begin chapter 5. We live in earthly bodies, but we groan to be clothed in our heavenly bodies. But whether in this body or our heavenly body, our aim is to please God. And while we are here, we are ambassadors of Christ and we have been given the ministry of reconciliation. And our goal should be to share the gospel and persuade others of its truth. 45:31 Wayne Griffith Reconciled, Flesh, Judgment, Eternal, Ambassadors no no Paul was no stranger to difficulties, hardship, and persecution, but, because of the importance of his ministry and the power and strength of God, he didn't lose heart. Instead of complaining about hardships and what he didn’t have, he keeps his focus on what He does have in Christ. We should do the same. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-corinthians-41-18 f3d63731f7329a4f09386aed98b30cbf5c42fe15 Sun, 04 Oct 2020 11:32:00 -0700 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Paul was no stranger to difficulties, hardship, and persecution, but, because of the importance of his ministry and the power and strength of God, he didn't lose heart. Instead of complaining about hardships and what he didn’t have, he keeps his focus on what He does have in Christ. We should do the same. 49:40 Wayne Griffith Unveiled, Ministry, Mercy, Repent, Gospel, Treasure, Power, Manifested, Faith, Glory, Eternal, Affliction no no Moses came with the ministry of death carved in letters in stone, but Paul presents the ministry of the Spirit which brings life. And where once men were left with a veil over their heart, we, with unveiled face behold the glory of the Lord and are being transformed! https://www.marana.church/messages/2-corinthians-31-18 c7b6a170741102b70585b91a21340dfad9580fc7 Sun, 27 Sep 2020 11:37:00 -0700 2 Corinthians 3:1-18 Moses came with the ministry of death carved in letters in stone, but Paul presents the ministry of the Spirit which brings life. And where once men were left with a veil over their heart, we, with unveiled face behold the glory of the Lord and are being transformed! 45:15 Joseph Kobel Spirit, Life, Saved, Glory, Transformed no no In the days of Noah, they were unaware until the flood came and swept them away. It will be the same way when Jesus returns. That is why it is so important to share the Gospel so others are not swept away. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-days-of-noah 185ced62d9c9edf089fd0fd9000d346aa394ae42 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 11:37:00 -0700 The Days of Noah In the days of Noah, they were unaware until the flood came and swept them away. It will be the same way when Jesus returns. That is why it is so important to share the Gospel so others are not swept away. 54:25 Wayne Griffith Gospel, Preach, Flood, Saved, Savior, Ark no no Paul's decision to not visit the Corinthians was made in great pain and anguish. Today we see Paul explain in greater detail why, in order to not cause them any additional pain, that he didn't visit as expected. He also encourages forgiveness to the one who seems to have caused this painful situation. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-corinthians-21-17 3f1c5066b8da565195869ad5c77c44858304aac2 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 11:35:00 -0700 2 Corinthians 2:1-17 Paul's decision to not visit the Corinthians was made in great pain and anguish. Today we see Paul explain in greater detail why, in order to not cause them any additional pain, that he didn't visit as expected. He also encourages forgiveness to the one who seems to have caused this painful situation. 49:00 Wayne Griffith Decision, Love, Pain, Forgiveness, Emotions no no As we continue on in our study of 2 Corinthians, it appears that those who would undermine Paul are saying that he is inconsistent, saying one thing but doing another. They also question his ministry and teaching. In the second half of chapter one, Paul begins defending his ministry and his decisions. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-corinthians-ii f48bfcc910f0136064ca6059a6ef195c056d6dfa Sun, 06 Sep 2020 11:30:00 -0700 2 Corinthians - II As we continue on in our study of 2 Corinthians, it appears that those who would undermine Paul are saying that he is inconsistent, saying one thing but doing another. They also question his ministry and teaching. In the second half of chapter one, Paul begins defending his ministry and his decisions. 43:45 Wayne Griffith Wisdom, Plans, Consistent, Corinth, Defence no no Today we begin a series on the book of 2 Corinthians. This is Paul's second letter to this baby church and he is glad they got the first one. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-corinthians-11-11 bcc480dd43b1d11aa9bd75a9ed909a0082b6171e Sun, 30 Aug 2020 11:32:00 -0700 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Today we begin a series on the book of 2 Corinthians. This is Paul's second letter to this baby church and he is glad they got the first one. 46:32 Joseph Kobel comfort, prayer, trials, afflictions, endures. no no The signs of the times are evident. Jesus said tribulations will come and many will fall away. Will you be ready? https://www.marana.church/messages/are-you-ready 67d09165bd0b80778d0116fa271259652d160553 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 11:33:00 -0700 Are You Ready? The signs of the times are evident. Jesus said tribulations will come and many will fall away. Will you be ready? 51:54 Wayne Griffith Ready, Rapture, Tribulations, Wrath, Fear, Lawlessness, Famines, Prepared no no Jesus is coming back and only the Father knows when. So we need to be ready. https://www.marana.church/messages/he-is-near-at-hand ac2e2074d3c8dc2f0b41f7f6f9e19a5eb27846fb Sun, 16 Aug 2020 11:27:00 -0700 He Is Near At Hand Jesus is coming back and only the Father knows when. So we need to be ready. 41:44 Wayne Griffith Greatness, Eternal, Eager, Rapture, Patience, Habits no no Each person of the Godhead performs a different role. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead and today we see what His role and purpose in the life of Christian is as well as His role in salvation. https://www.marana.church/messages/trinity-the-holy-spirit 56bc030a553c8feadc72651d30e5c4da1e6821ef Sun, 09 Aug 2020 11:37:00 -0700 Trinity - The Holy Spirit Each person of the Godhead performs a different role. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead and today we see what His role and purpose in the life of Christian is as well as His role in salvation. 50:19 Wayne Griffith Trinity, Holy Spirit, Knowing, Emotional, Person, God, Helper, Eternal, Almighty, no no Each person of the Godhead performs a different role. Jesus carried out the Father's plan of salvation. Today we see that He was fully God as part of the Father's plan. https://www.marana.church/messages/trinity-jesus-fully-god fb879560a00eb5de33cd535134298a3a8bd8dd20 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 11:45:00 -0700 Trinity - Jesus: Fully God Each person of the Godhead performs a different role. Jesus carried out the Father's plan of salvation. Today we see that He was fully God as part of the Father's plan. 50:33 Wayne Griffith Jesus, Son, God, Man, Sacrifice, Perfect, Sinless no no Each person of the Godhead performs a different role. Jesus carried out the Father's plan of salvation. Today we see that He was fully man as part of the Father's plan. https://www.marana.church/messages/trinity-jesus-fully-man 18649165ca308195c7b1ef796c810ad371394c08 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 11:29:00 -0700 Trinity - Jesus: Fully Man Each person of the Godhead performs a different role. Jesus carried out the Father's plan of salvation. Today we see that He was fully man as part of the Father's plan. 46:09 Wayne Griffith Trinity, Son, Jesus, God, Man, Faith, Sinless, Savior, Salvation, Servant, Empathy, Flesh, Healer, Inspiration, Emotion, Pain, Prayer, Judgement, Supernatural, Mercy, Grace, Temptation no no Each person of the Godhead performs a different role. Today we look at God the Father. https://www.marana.church/messages/trinity-god-the-father ddda1f119e9e48fc21541526646741e0349ab950 Sun, 19 Jul 2020 11:24:00 -0700 Trinity - God the Father Each person of the Godhead performs a different role. Today we look at God the Father. 41:01 Wayne Griffith Father, Chosen, Mercy, Salvation, Trinity, Restored, Loved no no The trinity is foundational to our faith, but is not always easy to grasp. Today we look at what the bible has to say about the doctrine of the trinity. https://www.marana.church/messages/trinity-father-son-the-holy-spirit 991c14a879d68d004eb28a83c74203ecb26d0925 Sun, 12 Jul 2020 11:01:00 -0700 Trinity - Father, Son, & the Holy Spirit The trinity is foundational to our faith, but is not always easy to grasp. Today we look at what the bible has to say about the doctrine of the trinity. 38:02 Wayne Griffith Father, Son, Holy Spirit, Trinity, 3 in 1, Christ, Jesus, God no no Will it be strength or fear that wins out in your life? https://www.marana.church/messages/www-who-will-win 5c99e87fd2c6e46f313b98b1962d9a807ded10e5 Sun, 05 Jul 2020 11:37:00 -0700 WWW - Who Will Win Will it be strength or fear that wins out in your life? 41:37 Joseph Kobel Strength, Fear, Love, Light, Salvation no no A large part of who we are as a church can be summed up on our mission statement. To evangelize the lost, equip the Saints, and empower them to step out in to the calling God has on their lives. Today we learn the next step after being equipped is to step out in your ministry. And as a church, we want to empower you to do that. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-empower 010a1a10b5580fecf9ea14b45b6d9a5b041192a6 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 11:30:00 -0700 Who We Are - Empower A large part of who we are as a church can be summed up on our mission statement. To evangelize the lost, equip the Saints, and empower them to step out in to the calling God has on their lives. Today we learn the next step after being equipped is to step out in your ministry. And as a church, we want to empower you to do that. 45:24 Wayne Griffith Empower, Serve, Ministry, Growth, Servant, Calling, Replication no no A large part of who we are as a church can be summed up on our mission statement. To evangelize the lost, equip the Saints, and empower them to step out in to the calling God has on their lives. Today we learn how we are to be equipped and become disciples. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-equip da814fe79f86a02c415934af3075e3d4c68e66c3 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 11:31:00 -0700 Who We Are - Equip A large part of who we are as a church can be summed up on our mission statement. To evangelize the lost, equip the Saints, and empower them to step out in to the calling God has on their lives. Today we learn how we are to be equipped and become disciples. 36:31 Joseph Kobel disciple, equip, power, saint, grace, spiritual warfare, sanctify, new creation, influence no no A large part of who we are as a church can be summed up on our mission statement. To evangelize the lost, equip the Saints, and empower them to step out in to the calling God has on their lives. Today we discuss the importance of sharing our faith with those who have no hope. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-evangelize e0a7f5a1831976acfb3304fbea1b00e7470bb9eb Sun, 14 Jun 2020 11:32:00 -0700 Who We Are - Evangelize A large part of who we are as a church can be summed up on our mission statement. To evangelize the lost, equip the Saints, and empower them to step out in to the calling God has on their lives. Today we discuss the importance of sharing our faith with those who have no hope. 44:07 Wayne Griffith Faith, Evangelize, Saved, Grace, Disciple no no As we continue in our series on "Who We Are" as a church, today we focus on generosity. God's generosity was demonstrated in His Son where He held nothing back. That is our example. As a result, we are to be a generous people. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-generous 14bbf8e26e4afccd87cdb23e70ef87f2facc5905 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 11:47:00 -0700 Who We Are - Generous As we continue in our series on "Who We Are" as a church, today we focus on generosity. God's generosity was demonstrated in His Son where He held nothing back. That is our example. As a result, we are to be a generous people. 45:06 Wayne Griffith money, finances, generous, give, giving, love, need no no As we continue in our series on "Who We Are" as a church, we see we are a family. We respect and honor one another. Family perseveres through difficult times and family loves unconditionally. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-we-are-family 36c89bbceb3dc78f4557c598b141a4da2e2184e4 Sun, 31 May 2020 11:26:00 -0700 Who We Are - We Are Family As we continue in our series on "Who We Are" as a church, we see we are a family. We respect and honor one another. Family perseveres through difficult times and family loves unconditionally. 38:58 Joseph Kobel Family, Faith, Love, Unconditional, Persevere no no Pastor Wayne continues the "Who We Are" series with a focus on prayer this morning. You cannot have a relationship without communication. If we want to be successful, we are going to have to make prayer a focus in our own life, but we are also going to have to make prayer a priority as a church as well. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-a-people-who-pray-2 59ef8121c9837a38e0884833c3c18a25326a67d2 Sun, 24 May 2020 11:10:00 -0700 Who We Are - A People Who Pray Pastor Wayne continues the "Who We Are" series with a focus on prayer this morning. You cannot have a relationship without communication. If we want to be successful, we are going to have to make prayer a focus in our own life, but we are also going to have to make prayer a priority as a church as well. 39:40 Wayne Griffith Pray, Worship, Communication, Prayers, Priority no no Salvation is the Holy Spirit in you, received the moment you get saved. But being filled with the Holy Spirit happens subsequent to salvation. As we continue our "Who We Are" series, we learn the gifts of the Holy Spirit are to build and edify the church, and they are still applicable for today. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-filled-with-the-spirit 8d990626485f04c1555c9683c8da10700d13007c Sun, 17 May 2020 11:19:00 -0700 Who We Are - Filled With the Spirit Salvation is the Holy Spirit in you, received the moment you get saved. But being filled with the Holy Spirit happens subsequent to salvation. As we continue our "Who We Are" series, we learn the gifts of the Holy Spirit are to build and edify the church, and they are still applicable for today. 40:22 Wayne Griffith Love, Spirit, Baptism, Filled, Gifts, Wisdom, Knowledge no no Mother's are awesome. They love well. They are strong. And the sacrifice often without applause. Today we are going to take a look at a few examples of mother’s in the bible that demonstrate these very qualities. https://www.marana.church/messages/mothers-are-remarkble 76e20d56d35da296fae7ca188e5e98f39270ebd1 Sun, 10 May 2020 11:07:00 -0700 Mother's Are Remarkble Mother's are awesome. They love well. They are strong. And the sacrifice often without applause. Today we are going to take a look at a few examples of mother’s in the bible that demonstrate these very qualities. 35:34 Wayne Griffith Mom, Love, Sacrifice, Endurance no no Worship is an integral part of who we are as a church. As we continue in the "Who We Are" series, today we will see why we are a people who worship. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-worshipers 1b1c48d17b6694a154a9f8b7f57c5caec79852a1 Sun, 03 May 2020 11:22:00 -0700 Who We Are - Worshipers Worship is an integral part of who we are as a church. As we continue in the "Who We Are" series, today we will see why we are a people who worship. 38:05 Joseph Kobel Worship, Salvation, Saved, Love, Praise no no As we continue in the "Who We Are" series, today we will learn that we are a people who walk by faith and not by sight. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-walk-by-faith e9425aa96ba8ad4759cbbd18883f9b707cf8e014 Sun, 26 Apr 2020 11:22:00 -0700 Who We Are - Walk By Faith As we continue in the "Who We Are" series, today we will learn that we are a people who walk by faith and not by sight. 54:18 Wayne Griffith Faith, Salvation, Sacrifice, Love Redemption no no As we begin the "Who We Are" series, today we will learn that we are a people saved by grace. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-saved-by-grace 4ed4fe9fa4cc594273f4458537ed205a326a6e76 Sun, 19 Apr 2020 11:09:00 -0700 Who We Are - Saved By Grace As we begin the "Who We Are" series, today we will learn that we are a people saved by grace. 41:30 Joseph Kobel Grace, Faith, Salvation, Love, Saved no no When Jesus said, "It is finished," He meant it. Because of His death and resurrection, we can be right with God. We don't have to work for it. We don't have to earn it. We can't add anything to it. We only must receive it by faith, making Jesus our Lord and Savior. https://www.marana.church/messages/it-is-finished c1708860fdcd6447f8e30a65aa750ab4d4f6c734 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 11:57:00 -0700 It Is Finished When Jesus said, "It is finished," He meant it. Because of His death and resurrection, we can be right with God. We don't have to work for it. We don't have to earn it. We can't add anything to it. We only must receive it by faith, making Jesus our Lord and Savior. 43:15 Wayne Griffith Salvation, Sacrifice, Redemption, Easter, Love, Hope, Resurrection, Faith no no Is the COVID-19 virus the result of the wrath of God against a sinful world, or is it just the result of living in a fallen world? Pastor Wayne shows through scripture that Jesus paid the price for all sin and satisfied the wrath of God. https://www.marana.church/messages/is-this-gods-wrath 0710c402e087e78287ba5862391c6252a039ae39 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 11:44:00 -0700 Is this Gods Wrath? Is the COVID-19 virus the result of the wrath of God against a sinful world, or is it just the result of living in a fallen world? Pastor Wayne shows through scripture that Jesus paid the price for all sin and satisfied the wrath of God. 39:28 Wayne Griffith Wrath, Punishment, Virus, Disaster, Salvation, Love, Sacrifice no no The original Church had been charged with reaching the entire world with the Gospel, but in the beginning, they just stayed in Jerusalem. Then persecution came and they had a paradigm shift. They scattered, but then accomplished what God intended them to. I think the church is facing this once again as this virus has forced us out of our four walls, completely rethinking what church looks like and how we reach people. Instead of being focused on what's going on inside the church, our paradigm has shifted, and we are looking outwardly as we should. https://www.marana.church/messages/paradigm-shift 3052e390695724bd44653df5aa62b09d56c3cdbb Sun, 29 Mar 2020 11:38:00 -0700 Paradigm Shift The original Church had been charged with reaching the entire world with the Gospel, but in the beginning, they just stayed in Jerusalem. Then persecution came and they had a paradigm shift. They scattered, but then accomplished what God intended them to. I think the church is facing this once again as this virus has forced us out of our four walls, completely rethinking what church looks like and how we reach people. Instead of being focused on what's going on inside the church, our paradigm has shifted, and we are looking outwardly as we should. 41:24 Wayne Griffith Paradigm, Pattern, Model, Acts, Early Church, Blessing, Community no no We have an awesome opportunity as the church to be a blessing to our communities. Let's be the hands and feet of Jesus. https://www.marana.church/messages/hands-feet d664bf05ade435a81b4ea5e4030ff77a56f6c820 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 11:37:00 -0700 Hands & Feet We have an awesome opportunity as the church to be a blessing to our communities. Let's be the hands and feet of Jesus. 35:53 Wayne Griffith Sacrifice, Love , Blessing, Joy, Hypocrite, Need, Help, Resource no no When fear enters our life it is not an issue. When it becomes an issue is when it is incorrectly dealt with. As we go through the sermon today we will hear how God wants us to handle our fear in a time of Panic in our nation. https://www.marana.church/messages/when-fear-reigns a241f6f0ee0241fc8dea34857593f5f5700deed1 Sun, 15 Mar 2020 11:36:00 -0700 When Fear Reigns When fear enters our life it is not an issue. When it becomes an issue is when it is incorrectly dealt with. As we go through the sermon today we will hear how God wants us to handle our fear in a time of Panic in our nation. 38:12 Wayne Griffith Fear, Trust, Wisdom, Prudence, Panic, Stress, Anxiety, Worries, Deliverance no no Nobody knows when Jesus is coming back. Let's make sure we are prepared, living in holiness and godliness. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-peter-vi 51b2f58d800742924396335dbebdbf6194c11404 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 11:59:00 -0700 2 Peter - VI Nobody knows when Jesus is coming back. Let's make sure we are prepared, living in holiness and godliness. 47:49 Joseph Kobel diligent, covenant, second coming, day of the lord, end times, eschatology no no In this section peter takes the time to remind us to always remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandments of the Lord. Peter warns us that scoffers will come with scoffing, following their own sinful desires and we must be aware. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-peter-v cfe67387683b26d31b54e42df345533e76ed060f Sun, 01 Mar 2020 11:35:00 -0700 2 Peter - V In this section peter takes the time to remind us to always remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandments of the Lord. Peter warns us that scoffers will come with scoffing, following their own sinful desires and we must be aware. 38:13 Wayne Griffith reminder, deceptions, scoffers, judgement, destruction, salvation, repentance no no Those who are enslaved to sin cannot help to free you from it. In this selection of verses Peter takes time to caution us about false prophets. Additionally he tells us the consequences we as Christians will face if we follow false prophets and fall away from our faith. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-peter-iv 47106522a6e80637c76bc3e4f88a96f9f27b4625 Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:37:00 -0700 2 Peter - IV Those who are enslaved to sin cannot help to free you from it. In this selection of verses Peter takes time to caution us about false prophets. Additionally he tells us the consequences we as Christians will face if we follow false prophets and fall away from our faith. 42:14 Wayne Griffith Lifestyle, Blaspheming, Consequences,Deceptions, Protection, Foundations,Righteousness no no Truth is not a personal choice, it has nothing to do with opinion. In this selection of verses we see a warning against false prophets. Additionally we see several examples of Gods mercy and rescue towards the righteous, and his punishment towards those who choose not to follow him. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-peter-iii 1c050d66dc248dab5f0cd70961d1bfff9bc6aecd Sun, 16 Feb 2020 11:41:00 -0700 2 Peter - III Truth is not a personal choice, it has nothing to do with opinion. In this selection of verses we see a warning against false prophets. Additionally we see several examples of Gods mercy and rescue towards the righteous, and his punishment towards those who choose not to follow him. 40:02 Joseph Kobel Deceptions, Heresies, Destruction, Cursed, Rescue, Righteousness, Punishment no no In our spiritual walk we will always experience hills and valleys. Today as we walk through verses in 1 Kings we will be taking a look at the hills and valleys faced by Elijah. We will see through the scripture how even through Elijah's worst times the Lord always provides. https://www.marana.church/messages/hills-and-valleys-2 ff38aedc7ab240e5eb45f5630036397ff794db0f Sun, 09 Feb 2020 11:44:00 -0700 Hills and Valleys In our spiritual walk we will always experience hills and valleys. Today as we walk through verses in 1 Kings we will be taking a look at the hills and valleys faced by Elijah. We will see through the scripture how even through Elijah's worst times the Lord always provides. 43:01 Wayne Griffith Hills, Valleys, Trials, Tribulations, Trust, Faith, Fear no no Before you were born again you were a slave to sin. In this section of verses Peter describes to us how the Christian experience is defined by the Word of God. peter writes to remind us of the truths that have been established and the authority behind them. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-peter-ii 95f7fa6580547c0fc944524f865facd0ed9abb9d Sun, 02 Feb 2020 11:38:00 -0700 2 Peter - II Before you were born again you were a slave to sin. In this section of verses Peter describes to us how the Christian experience is defined by the Word of God. peter writes to remind us of the truths that have been established and the authority behind them. 37:43 Wayne Griffith Prophecy, Faith, Life, Deceptions, Bondage, Set free, Qualities, Warning no no Salvation is about a change of lifestyle and actions. As we walk through the first several verses of 2 Peter we will gain insight from Peter about what is expected of us as followers of Christ. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-peter-i 74810031aff3ad6eab295b3cd74c036b2130632f Sun, 26 Jan 2020 11:55:00 -0700 2 Peter - I Salvation is about a change of lifestyle and actions. As we walk through the first several verses of 2 Peter we will gain insight from Peter about what is expected of us as followers of Christ. 48:01 Wayne Griffith Salvation, Expectations, Lifestyle, Faith, Virtue, Steadfastness, Godliness, Patience, Discipline, Knowledge, no no Righteousness was never the result or works or performance. Even from the time of Abraham, righteousness was the result of faith. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-faith-of-abraham 7fe05bea85b2e7fe729919567ffc67a2779120bd Sun, 19 Jan 2020 11:50:00 -0700 The Faith of Abraham Righteousness was never the result or works or performance. Even from the time of Abraham, righteousness was the result of faith. 49:48 Joseph Kobel faith, works, circumcise, circumcision, righteous, righteousness no no The truth is we are at war and it is time to fight. We need to stand firm on the promises of God and declare them in our lives. https://www.marana.church/messages/time-to-fight 7b1bf61c7e49cba8524f03c0570983e6445dd3fb Sun, 12 Jan 2020 11:58:00 -0700 Time to Fight The truth is we are at war and it is time to fight. We need to stand firm on the promises of God and declare them in our lives. 41:01 Wayne Griffith war, discipline, fight, faith, trust, fear no no What's on your mind? The truth, it affects everything. Listen as Pastor Ralph from Praise Chapel in Pittsburg, California, explains how what you think about and believe impacts every decision and action you make. https://www.marana.church/messages/whats-on-your-mind be248d50f87ec83752b77ac5c62598302a06d32e Wed, 08 Jan 2020 21:10:00 -0700 What's On Your Mind? What's on your mind? The truth, it affects everything. Listen as Pastor Ralph from Praise Chapel in Pittsburg, California, explains how what you think about and believe impacts every decision and action you make. 50:19 Ralph Gonzales discipline, believe, think, thought, action no no Every person in the body of Christ has a purpose. We are all called to serve and we have been built as living stones that fit together perfectly to build the body of Christ. https://www.marana.church/messages/living-stones 321979ad834b828244fc8f6475c52252213dd786 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 11:54:00 -0700 Living Stones Every person in the body of Christ has a purpose. We are all called to serve and we have been built as living stones that fit together perfectly to build the body of Christ. 30:52 Wayne Griffith serve, role, body, part, help, work, stone, built, build no no Everyday we have a choice to look forward towards a goal or stay where we are at. Paul said he forgets what lies behind and looks forward to the upward call of Christ. https://www.marana.church/messages/resolutions e30f891ae946fb45c4ae5f525745b68597faf086 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 12:11:00 -0700 Resolutions Everyday we have a choice to look forward towards a goal or stay where we are at. Paul said he forgets what lies behind and looks forward to the upward call of Christ. 44:44 Joseph Kobel resolution, goal, prize, forward, call, christ no no In this Final chapter, Peter Exhorts the leaders to lead well, and reiterates to the rest of the church to be sober minded and watchful. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-peter-viii 270a5ac596a81dd4c479be866a05151cd9a6e41d Sun, 15 Dec 2019 11:56:00 -0700 1 Peter - VIII In this Final chapter, Peter Exhorts the leaders to lead well, and reiterates to the rest of the church to be sober minded and watchful. 52:41 Wayne Griffith Lead, watchful, faith, grace, humble no no In chapter 4 of 1 Peter, Peter speaks to two topics. The first is being a steward of God's grace and the second is having an understanding that as Christians, we will suffer and endure trials. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-peter-vii bf701b96bfc0194cd01525a4c4b7ae45572f916d Sun, 08 Dec 2019 12:29:00 -0700 1 Peter - VII In chapter 4 of 1 Peter, Peter speaks to two topics. The first is being a steward of God's grace and the second is having an understanding that as Christians, we will suffer and endure trials. 56:54 Wayne Griffith suffer, trial, grace, sin, give account, judgement no no Pastor Joseph teaches on how it is better to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. If you suffer for righteousness sake, you will be blessed. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-peter-vi 783c02602ad3199e64a27b8126331db6e0fc0abb Sun, 01 Dec 2019 12:25:00 -0700 1 Peter - VI Pastor Joseph teaches on how it is better to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. If you suffer for righteousness sake, you will be blessed. 44:49 Joseph Kobel righteous, peter, suffer, good, evil, harm, give an account no no Peter gives direction is how we ought to live as Christians. Wives should be subject to their husbands and husbands should love, honor, and lead their wives well. In addition, we should love one another and strive for unity of mind. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-peter-v dc22c6efd28f62fa96f7f1778e372f59f14d67af Sun, 24 Nov 2019 12:08:00 -0700 1 Peter - V Peter gives direction is how we ought to live as Christians. Wives should be subject to their husbands and husbands should love, honor, and lead their wives well. In addition, we should love one another and strive for unity of mind. 44:15 Wayne Griffith love, husband, wive, authrity, submission, subject, honor, serve, weaker, women, men no no As Christians, we are to be subject to all human institutions in authority over us and endure suffering even from those who are unjust. When we do good and live a life that is Godly and Christ like, we silence the ignorance of those who are causing our suffering. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-peter-iv c802737c5cc5f3324cbf99f60d47c36afd7fde6e Sun, 17 Nov 2019 11:44:00 -0700 1 Peter - IV As Christians, we are to be subject to all human institutions in authority over us and endure suffering even from those who are unjust. When we do good and live a life that is Godly and Christ like, we silence the ignorance of those who are causing our suffering. 42:22 Wayne Griffith peter, suffering, endure, endurance, christ, good, slave, free, freedom, servant no no Pastor Joseph continues in our series on the book of 1 Peter. In this lesson, we see that we are a chosen priesthood, being built together as living stones, based on Jesus as the chief cornerstone. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-peter-iii a8d4aed24a08e149f05771f562c821535f89c642 Sun, 10 Nov 2019 11:44:00 -0700 1 Peter - III Pastor Joseph continues in our series on the book of 1 Peter. In this lesson, we see that we are a chosen priesthood, being built together as living stones, based on Jesus as the chief cornerstone. 50:12 Joseph Kobel jesus, stone, cornerstone, priest, priesthood no no As Pastor Wayne continues the series on Peter, we learn that we should be holy in everything we do as we walk with God. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-peter-ii 9ee36eeca976257dcc28c7bbcf3572ddad63b52b Sun, 03 Nov 2019 11:37:00 -0700 1 Peter - II As Pastor Wayne continues the series on Peter, we learn that we should be holy in everything we do as we walk with God. 42:18 Wayne Griffith Faith, Peter, Jesus, Prepare, Obedience, no no Today we start a series delving into the book of 1 Peter. In this first part, we see that we are born again to a living hope with an imperishable inheritance. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-peter-i 4d5e7467e3cdf5a0a0c6dc15602c2d0bde39eef4 Sun, 27 Oct 2019 12:27:00 -0700 1 Peter - I Today we start a series delving into the book of 1 Peter. In this first part, we see that we are born again to a living hope with an imperishable inheritance. 38:53 Wayne Griffith faith, angels, hope, living, Jesus, Christ, Messiah, Peter, trials, trust no no In our most troubling times, God is always there for us. We must put our Trust in God and believe he will protect us because he is faithful. https://www.marana.church/messages/god-is-faithful 3eba12090e1120e7da80cfd119c1c0fe3da697d6 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 11:44:00 -0700 God is Faithful In our most troubling times, God is always there for us. We must put our Trust in God and believe he will protect us because he is faithful. 43:08 Joseph Kobel Faith, Blameless, Test, Mercy, Love no no In our Christian walk, we must walk in the authority given to us by God. We must understand and not be afraid to use the power he has given us to serve him. https://www.marana.church/messages/walking-in-authority f22d816cfa7c57218f3c21de7382d9e7322d568e Sun, 13 Oct 2019 11:26:00 -0700 Walking In Authority In our Christian walk, we must walk in the authority given to us by God. We must understand and not be afraid to use the power he has given us to serve him. 40:51 Wayne Griffith Power, Authority, Strength, Faith, Gifts no no In our Christian walk worship is the most important things we do. When we worship, we should not be afraid to sing and clap, we should be expressive and worship freely. https://www.marana.church/messages/free-passionate-worship ef681ffd210c05b59582362cd1434ab7379e3794 Sun, 06 Oct 2019 11:40:00 -0700 Free & Passionate Worship In our Christian walk worship is the most important things we do. When we worship, we should not be afraid to sing and clap, we should be expressive and worship freely. 47:04 Wayne Griffith Worship, Praise, Free, Worthy, Passionate, Giving, Offering no no Jesus has delivered us from the kingdom of darkness, and sealed us with the Holy Spirit. Signs will follow. https://www.marana.church/messages/signed-sealed-delivered 0f87499af840ac2e344224e2e93a52183df1a766 Sun, 29 Sep 2019 12:19:00 -0700 Signed, Sealed, Delivered Jesus has delivered us from the kingdom of darkness, and sealed us with the Holy Spirit. Signs will follow. 45:17 Joseph Kobel Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Faith, Power, Guarantee no no When we have a baby, we expect it to eventually grow up. The same is true for Christians. At some point we have to mature in our faith. https://www.marana.church/messages/how-to-grow-up 2265c20a677e48d0f3bd9287a2d4c80e1da2dd1f Sun, 22 Sep 2019 11:46:00 -0700 How to Grow Up When we have a baby, we expect it to eventually grow up. The same is true for Christians. At some point we have to mature in our faith. 51:21 Wayne Griffith Growth, Wisdom, Faith, Maturity, Milk, Solid food no no God sees us differently than we see ourselves, if we just trust in him and say yes, he will use us in a might way. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-mighty-gideon 40d82fa9470f07a9ed994b49bb3cb928ec6615fa Sun, 15 Sep 2019 12:00:00 -0700 The Mighty Gideon God sees us differently than we see ourselves, if we just trust in him and say yes, he will use us in a might way. 52:49 Pastor Wayne Faith, Strength, Fear, Fleece, Test, Growth, Trust no no In the Bible, there are many mighty characters that we can learn from. This week, we see that even in his worst moments, God still used Samson, and this is true for us as well. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-mighty-samson 0b4ced74e1dd1cea1a015d526cfc889ed151435c Sun, 08 Sep 2019 11:47:00 -0700 The Mighty Samson In the Bible, there are many mighty characters that we can learn from. This week, we see that even in his worst moments, God still used Samson, and this is true for us as well. 43:38 Wayne Griffith Samson, Destiny, Plan, purpose, strength, failure no no Pastor Joseph ministers on being spiritually fit. Bodily exercise is of some good, but godliness is good for all things, both in this life and the next. https://www.marana.church/messages/spiritual-fitness b4f2b7078a2650c99be4afab314d1b5d1622cfc9 Sun, 01 Sep 2019 11:48:00 -0700 Spiritual Fitness Pastor Joseph ministers on being spiritually fit. Bodily exercise is of some good, but godliness is good for all things, both in this life and the next. 39:18 Joseph Kobel fitness, godliness, excercise, discipline, spiritual, solid food, maturity no no Pastor Wayne finished up the series on the book of Philippians. In this final chapter, Paul deals with unity in the church, provision, generosity, anxiety, and being strong in Christ. https://www.marana.church/messages/philippians-vii-gods-provision 56eef368d2343eabff8ce9e1f666d6effbeddff7 Sun, 25 Aug 2019 13:07:00 -0700 Philippians VII - God's Provision Pastor Wayne finished up the series on the book of Philippians. In this final chapter, Paul deals with unity in the church, provision, generosity, anxiety, and being strong in Christ. 49:20 Wayne Griffith strength, christ, gift, generous, provision, abundance, hunger, anxiety, fear no no Christianity is a forward looking religion. We shouldn't get hung up looking behind us, but rather we should strain forward, pressing on towards the upward calling of Christ. https://www.marana.church/messages/philippians-vi-press-on f8bd40ed8604635b5731a64f55045de781125c86 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 11:51:00 -0700 Philippians VI - Press On Christianity is a forward looking religion. We shouldn't get hung up looking behind us, but rather we should strain forward, pressing on towards the upward calling of Christ. 41:19 Wayne Griffith philippians, press, forward, imitate, citizen, heaven, race no no Pastor Joseph leads our fifth installment of Philippians. Paul warns us who to avoid in life. We should put our confidence in the Lord and not the futile things of this world. The things in life we should desire are the things that would bring us closer to Christ. https://www.marana.church/messages/philippians-v-are-we-there-yet e712f1ca9087580f923588a8e3a37f398aba602b Sun, 11 Aug 2019 11:49:00 -0700 Philippians V - Are We There Yet Pastor Joseph leads our fifth installment of Philippians. Paul warns us who to avoid in life. We should put our confidence in the Lord and not the futile things of this world. The things in life we should desire are the things that would bring us closer to Christ. 46:13 Joseph Kobel Gain, Value, Christ, Strive no no Pastor Wayne's message continues our study through Philippians. We can rejoice! We not have everything, but through belief in Jesus we are saved and set free. https://www.marana.church/messages/philippians-iv-working-out-your-own-salvation 5ced73bfde5a8e0a4e6838c0d2ce8efd6a2d76db Sun, 04 Aug 2019 11:35:00 -0700 Philippians IV - Working Out Your Own Salvation Pastor Wayne's message continues our study through Philippians. We can rejoice! We not have everything, but through belief in Jesus we are saved and set free. 42:05 Wayne Griffith Unity, Freedom, Rejoice, Salvation no no In this third message in the series on the book of Philippians, we see that unity is important in the church. Paul also explain the way to achieve unity is to take on an attitude like Christ's. https://www.marana.church/messages/philippians-iii-the-example-of-christ 2fea5e241c5de0b5ec2fc3cedbe0b36396aeb9a9 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 12:06:00 -0700 Philippians III - The Example of Christ In this third message in the series on the book of Philippians, we see that unity is important in the church. Paul also explain the way to achieve unity is to take on an attitude like Christ's. 37:16 Wayne Griffith Philippians, unity, uniformity, attitude, mind, important, others, treat no no Pastor Joseph takes the reigns as we continue through Philippians. Paul urges the church to be bold in Christ. Let our conduct be worthy as we continue to stand in one spirit in the faith even as our adversaries come against us. While we are able to believe in Christ we also must suffer for His sake. https://www.marana.church/messages/philippians-ii-to-live-is-christ f109426517f5b6a97a090ba8efc90406f2398707 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 11:50:00 -0700 Philippians II - To Live is Christ Pastor Joseph takes the reigns as we continue through Philippians. Paul urges the church to be bold in Christ. Let our conduct be worthy as we continue to stand in one spirit in the faith even as our adversaries come against us. While we are able to believe in Christ we also must suffer for His sake. 53:31 Joseph Kobel Persevere, Christ, Live, Suffer no no Pastor Wayne begins a several week series on the Book of Philippians. The primary purpose of this letter was to thank the believers for their gift in his time of need, but he also took the opportunity to encourage them as well. Paul begins by telling them they are in his thoughts, heart, and prayers. https://www.marana.church/messages/philippians-i-grace-peace-to-you 9c714a2859869b9b40dbd4f492d1babe44260627 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 12:24:00 -0700 Philippians I - Grace & Peace To You Pastor Wayne begins a several week series on the Book of Philippians. The primary purpose of this letter was to thank the believers for their gift in his time of need, but he also took the opportunity to encourage them as well. Paul begins by telling them they are in his thoughts, heart, and prayers. 41:06 Wayne Griffith philippians, joy, love, prayer, thoughts, paul, mind, heart no no Pastor Wayne wraps up our series of Who We Are. God puts a call on all our lives. As we realize what God wants us to do we need to be equipped first. Jesus strengthens us with His grace. https://www.marana.church/messages/empower-4 0b64f4a014249288da9e9d145e5e10f54b5c89c6 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 11:50:00 -0700 Empower Pastor Wayne wraps up our series of Who We Are. God puts a call on all our lives. As we realize what God wants us to do we need to be equipped first. Jesus strengthens us with His grace. 43:41 Wayne Griffith empower, evangelize, Jesus, Gospel no no Let's join Pastor Joseph as he speaks about being equipped for the Kingdom. We have been given the same faith today as the apostles had when they followed Christ. God has sent us the Holy Spirit to empower us to go and proclaim Jesus. https://www.marana.church/messages/equip-4 378fda56a5a1a2c814635e8b34b0a4ad23f3f286 Sun, 30 Jun 2019 11:21:00 -0700 Equip Let's join Pastor Joseph as he speaks about being equipped for the Kingdom. We have been given the same faith today as the apostles had when they followed Christ. God has sent us the Holy Spirit to empower us to go and proclaim Jesus. 34:49 Joseph Kobel Faith, Equipped, Holy Spirit no no Let's join Pastor Wayne and listen about evangelism. Everything we do as a church is to spread the message of Christ to those around us. Sheep need a shepherd. We should be bold about sharing the love of Christ with others. https://www.marana.church/messages/evangelize-4 f0187109751d8a3c1493cfd1e28f73303aa0494d Sun, 23 Jun 2019 11:45:00 -0700 Evangelize Let's join Pastor Wayne and listen about evangelism. Everything we do as a church is to spread the message of Christ to those around us. Sheep need a shepherd. We should be bold about sharing the love of Christ with others. 46:07 Wayne Griffith Evangelize, share, love, boldness, unapologetic no no Join us as guest speaker, Pastor Jeff Rossman from Poughkeepsie, New York, encourages us on the gifts of the Holy Spirit. To all is given a gift, but you have to use it. https://www.marana.church/messages/use-your-gift 67880433586ae8d81dda328ea2f87f3dc9b07cd2 Sun, 16 Jun 2019 12:20:00 -0700 Use Your Gift Join us as guest speaker, Pastor Jeff Rossman from Poughkeepsie, New York, encourages us on the gifts of the Holy Spirit. To all is given a gift, but you have to use it. 52:53 Jeff Rossman holy, spirit, gift, tongues, healing, word of wisdom, word of knowledge, interpretation no no As we continue our series on Who We Are pastor Wayne talks about the church's generosity. One of the topics Jesus spoke of the most about was money. We need a change of heart about our finances. God cannot be out-given. https://www.marana.church/messages/we-are-generous 9ea055219ee962b437aac8b38d581379b9e9a0a1 Sun, 09 Jun 2019 11:50:00 -0700 We are Generous As we continue our series on Who We Are pastor Wayne talks about the church's generosity. One of the topics Jesus spoke of the most about was money. We need a change of heart about our finances. God cannot be out-given. 49:11 Wayne Griffith Generous, Finance, Giving, Attitude no no Here at living family church, we are a family. We love and honor one another. https://www.marana.church/messages/we-are-a-family b6e877758b8ba1eb23318a50b6f6bacef561366e Sun, 02 Jun 2019 11:47:00 -0700 We Are A Family Here at living family church, we are a family. We love and honor one another. 31:51 Joseph Kobel family, love, honor, respect no no Prayer is imperative for a Christian. You can't have a relationship without communication, and prayer is how we communicate with God. In addition, the prayer of a righteous man produces much. At LHFC, we are a people who pray. https://www.marana.church/messages/we-are-a-people-who-pray 39447db845e4a2cb3ebd375f6577958235fe77c0 Sun, 26 May 2019 11:42:00 -0700 We Are A People Who Pray Prayer is imperative for a Christian. You can't have a relationship without communication, and prayer is how we communicate with God. In addition, the prayer of a righteous man produces much. At LHFC, we are a people who pray. 58:11 Wayne Griffith pray, power, stand together, serve, faithful, expectation, answer no no We continue our series on Who We Are. We are Spirit led. God pours out His spirit to benefit His Church. Every believer can have them and they are especially for today's generation and those to come. https://www.marana.church/messages/we-are-filled-with-the-holy-spirit c50f46084d9cfb0b961bdbb4dc9e22e0f8f48f61 Sun, 19 May 2019 11:48:00 -0700 We are Filled with the Holy Spirit We continue our series on Who We Are. We are Spirit led. God pours out His spirit to benefit His Church. Every believer can have them and they are especially for today's generation and those to come. 57:11 Wayne Griffith Spirit, Gifts, Salvation, Today no no Continuing the series on who we are. Why we worship God. https://www.marana.church/messages/we-are-worshipers 729dcc86bba363081258d2b840f99ee1fc43cf13 Sun, 12 May 2019 11:25:00 -0700 We are Worshipers Continuing the series on who we are. Why we worship God. 42:57 Joseph Kobel worship, no no Pastor Wayne continues our series on Living Hope Family Church's culture. Faith is the foundation of our salvation. We believe with a conviction in our Lord and His promises made to us. Our faith in Christ gives us the endurance to keep on whether or not things or good or bad. https://www.marana.church/messages/we-walk-by-faith 4c1fd7b404b22a0e25c6552ed5f8160ffa58fe16 Sun, 05 May 2019 12:08:00 -0700 We Walk by Faith Pastor Wayne continues our series on Living Hope Family Church's culture. Faith is the foundation of our salvation. We believe with a conviction in our Lord and His promises made to us. Our faith in Christ gives us the endurance to keep on whether or not things or good or bad. 50:37 Wayne Griffith Culture, Faith, Foundation, Steadfast no no Pastor Joseph kicks off our series on The Culture of Living Hope Family Church, where we dive into who we are as a church. Here we learn that we are a people who are saved by grace. https://www.marana.church/messages/we-are-saved-by-grace aaa0412273714852ad82a6f07b6a0868545eb24f Sun, 05 May 2019 12:05:00 -0700 We are Saved by Grace Pastor Joseph kicks off our series on The Culture of Living Hope Family Church, where we dive into who we are as a church. Here we learn that we are a people who are saved by grace. 43:09 Joseph Kobel Salvation, Culture, Identity, Grace no no Happy Easter! He is risen. Without the resurrection His death is meaningless. Thankfully our hope is placed in God and the facts of Jesus's victory are so apparent. He made sure that there wouldn't be a doubt that he came and done what he meant to done! https://www.marana.church/messages/more-than-a-story dd4ef9d3536163a3a289f6392267bb8aff9623b9 Sun, 21 Apr 2019 11:37:00 -0700 More Than A Story Happy Easter! He is risen. Without the resurrection His death is meaningless. Thankfully our hope is placed in God and the facts of Jesus's victory are so apparent. He made sure that there wouldn't be a doubt that he came and done what he meant to done! 46:38 Wayne Griffith Risen, Cross, Jesus, Salvation no no Follow Pastor Wayne as he examines Acts. Though times have changed people gave stayed the same. We need the Holy Spirit in order to be successful as Christians. The body needs to be devoted to one anther. How can we live like the early Church? https://www.marana.church/messages/by-their-example 0dd0713e628d53665805505b5d9dd8b66754d61d Sun, 14 Apr 2019 11:41:00 -0700 By Their Example Follow Pastor Wayne as he examines Acts. Though times have changed people gave stayed the same. We need the Holy Spirit in order to be successful as Christians. The body needs to be devoted to one anther. How can we live like the early Church? 51:07 Wayne Griffith Body, Kingddom, Church, devotion no no It took the Israelites 40 years to go an 11 day journey. It's time to get going in the blessing and provision God has given us so we don't fall in to the same trap. https://www.marana.church/messages/time-to-go 8900677f7e67bc4927b4511384775ce0cf9f9329 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 12:00:00 -0700 Time To Go It took the Israelites 40 years to go an 11 day journey. It's time to get going in the blessing and provision God has given us so we don't fall in to the same trap. 1:04:29 Jarone Halsted freedom, kingdom, give, serve, encourage, fear no no You have been set free. Set free to serve. Set free to give. Set free to encourage. Set free to build His kingdom. https://www.marana.church/messages/freedom-2 80026e05ac54a685e089089871d2cd6ab4721a68 Sat, 06 Apr 2019 21:00:00 -0700 Freedom You have been set free. Set free to serve. Set free to give. Set free to encourage. Set free to build His kingdom. 1:04:08 Jarone Halsted freedom, kingdom, give, serve, encourage no no Join us for our Revival with Jarone Halsted. Give! The kingdom of God gives us the freedom in Christ to give and love on everyone. We need to listen and obey Him and give our hearts to him completely. https://www.marana.church/messages/our-lot 9f3a31ce53f4f57fee0cbf0168912e2c7a0752b5 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 20:38:00 -0700 Our Lot Join us for our Revival with Jarone Halsted. Give! The kingdom of God gives us the freedom in Christ to give and love on everyone. We need to listen and obey Him and give our hearts to him completely. 48:02 Jarone Halsted Give, Kingdom, Freedom no no Because life keeps moving forward, we only have a limited amount of chances to do what God has called us to do. Don't waste your chances by not walking through the doors God has opened for you. https://www.marana.church/messages/40-chances a54ca702cc121db66e85357917ae137bca4eeaea Sun, 31 Mar 2019 11:26:00 -0700 40 Chances Because life keeps moving forward, we only have a limited amount of chances to do what God has called us to do. Don't waste your chances by not walking through the doors God has opened for you. 53:11 Larry Neville faith, calling, no no Today Pastor Joseph guides us through the authenticity of the written word. He shows us why it is so important that we invest time reading our bible. He explains the history of wear much of the formation of the Word comes from. https://www.marana.church/messages/what-does-the-word-say e5592ece42f3ff4490fe54e3322f48df693480de Sun, 24 Mar 2019 11:34:00 -0700 What Does the Word Say? Today Pastor Joseph guides us through the authenticity of the written word. He shows us why it is so important that we invest time reading our bible. He explains the history of wear much of the formation of the Word comes from. 40:48 Joseph Kobel Word, Real, God, Authentic no no In regards to the promises of God, the believer has a responsibility. Not to perform, but rather to trust. Today we see that in almost every instance of healing in the New Testament it was their faith that made them well. https://www.marana.church/messages/according-to-your-faith-2 ecb95f470d08ba3adc5508c7e70c215f1cfe524a Sun, 17 Mar 2019 12:18:00 -0700 According to Your Faith In regards to the promises of God, the believer has a responsibility. Not to perform, but rather to trust. Today we see that in almost every instance of healing in the New Testament it was their faith that made them well. 53:31 Wayne Griffith healing, health, wholeness, faith, well no no God wants you healed! He loves us and desires us to be whole. The brokenhearted are who he wants to come before him. His healing is for everyone. https://www.marana.church/messages/god-wants-you-healed-2 ca6b775a6073bdb81d7bcfeb550b90895b4e967b Sun, 10 Mar 2019 11:52:00 -0700 God Wants You Healed God wants you healed! He loves us and desires us to be whole. The brokenhearted are who he wants to come before him. His healing is for everyone. 48:44 Wayne Griffith Healed, Loved, Worthy no no God cares about you and His word is full of promises regarding your health and wellness. https://www.marana.church/messages/gods-healing-promises-2 dd9cc584758560249f3721ef3969ae86f2f501f9 Sun, 03 Mar 2019 12:03:00 -0700 God's Healing Promises God cares about you and His word is full of promises regarding your health and wellness. 43:53 Wayne Griffith heal, whole, sickness, death, disease, wellness no no There was no sickness, disease, or death when God created man, and there is none in heaven. He does not use it to discipline nor guide us. It is not His will that anyone of us would be sick. Satan is the author of sickness and he uses it to cause kill, steal, and destroy. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-author-of-sickness-2 c5fc5a9af603356d99f24995f53779e08371ef87 Sun, 24 Feb 2019 13:10:00 -0700 The Author of Sickness There was no sickness, disease, or death when God created man, and there is none in heaven. He does not use it to discipline nor guide us. It is not His will that anyone of us would be sick. Satan is the author of sickness and he uses it to cause kill, steal, and destroy. 45:12 Wayne Griffith heal, whole, sickness, death, disease, wellness no no Join Joseph Kobel as he takes us through God's word. We should do our best to set ourselves apart from this world and pursue the things of God. Let's not be selfish but have lives of humility and love towards one another. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-mind-of-christ cfa553751f3f85155a37cce36dfd1532102d912d Sun, 17 Feb 2019 11:29:00 -0700 The Mind of Christ Join Joseph Kobel as he takes us through God's word. We should do our best to set ourselves apart from this world and pursue the things of God. Let's not be selfish but have lives of humility and love towards one another. 41:43 Joseph Kobel Christ, Mindset, Hope, Miracle no no There is a difference between happiness and joy. Happiness is the result of your circumstances but joy is the result of the finished work of Christ in you. https://www.marana.church/messages/where-is-your-joy 39416a04b108ca64c0e23639df376b835013f893 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 13:12:00 -0700 Where Is Your Joy There is a difference between happiness and joy. Happiness is the result of your circumstances but joy is the result of the finished work of Christ in you. 45:41 Wayne Griffith joy, hope, happiness, happy, sorrow, pain, christ no no Branches that are not attached to the vine fade and die quickly. The same is true for Christians who don't abide in Jesus. As Christians, abiding in Christ should be of the utmost priority. https://www.marana.church/messages/abiding-in-christ e451ecd2588c78f6421bad41ab3cd203b07fe42a Sun, 03 Feb 2019 11:44:00 -0700 Abiding In Christ Branches that are not attached to the vine fade and die quickly. The same is true for Christians who don't abide in Jesus. As Christians, abiding in Christ should be of the utmost priority. 43:23 Joseph Kobel abide, vine, love, Jesus, Christ, growth, strength no no What is priority in your life? Make time for Christ and His people. We're here to get trained in godliness for life and the life to come. We strengthen each other by meeting together. https://www.marana.church/messages/gathering-of-the-brethren 089cc293f12b932cd1147d95d5b0ebed093265d4 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 11:21:00 -0700 Gathering of the Brethren What is priority in your life? Make time for Christ and His people. We're here to get trained in godliness for life and the life to come. We strengthen each other by meeting together. 43:35 Wayne Griffith Community, Christ, Priorities, Strengthened no no Listen along as Joseph teaches this morning. The enemy has been defeated , we can expect that God will bring us victory in life. God blesses us not curses. We are more than conquerors in Christ. https://www.marana.church/messages/what-is-your-expectation 5b6e6bed79493322eb7cd05ff00875ca492b48fb Sun, 20 Jan 2019 11:11:00 -0700 What is Your Expectation Listen along as Joseph teaches this morning. The enemy has been defeated , we can expect that God will bring us victory in life. God blesses us not curses. We are more than conquerors in Christ. 36:51 Joseph Kobel Expectation, Victory, Christ, Sacrifice, Majesty no no We are FREE from sin not just forgiven! God hosed us down not to go back in the mud. We will always be salves to something so let's be slaves to righteousness. Let's not act like who we were but be reminded of who we are now. Keep in step with the Spirit. https://www.marana.church/messages/you-are-free 6f30c75177e1625d3ec74693187cf905a1771f09 Sun, 13 Jan 2019 11:36:00 -0700 You Are Free We are FREE from sin not just forgiven! God hosed us down not to go back in the mud. We will always be salves to something so let's be slaves to righteousness. Let's not act like who we were but be reminded of who we are now. Keep in step with the Spirit. 47:05 Wayne Griffith Free, Spirit, Strength, Resilient no no Even when it's hard will you say, "Yes"? Don't be lukewarm, go all in! Even Jesus had a choice. We need to get back up again. https://www.marana.church/messages/will-you-say-yes 1bc8751fbda9712dd017ab63659afc698a9a1ffc Sun, 06 Jan 2019 11:49:00 -0700 Will You Say Yes? Even when it's hard will you say, "Yes"? Don't be lukewarm, go all in! Even Jesus had a choice. We need to get back up again. 47:03 Wayne Griffith Communion, Choice, Affirm, New no no All too often, Christians find themselves behaving like the slave in Matthew 18, forgetting the grace and forgiveness that has been granted them when dealing with others. Instead, we should always extend grace and forgiveness to those who are struggling. https://www.marana.church/messages/extending-grace bcfa2f227021043894b5c7831a128b098bb4ff4f Sun, 30 Dec 2018 11:45:00 -0700 Extending Grace All too often, Christians find themselves behaving like the slave in Matthew 18, forgetting the grace and forgiveness that has been granted them when dealing with others. Instead, we should always extend grace and forgiveness to those who are struggling. 41:16 Wayne Griffith grace, charis, forgiveness, struggle, stumble, fall, fail no no All authority has been given to Him. Jesus is Lord of all. Go and make disciples of all the nations. Where does our hope come from? Let it be Jesus so we can share it with others. https://www.marana.church/messages/evangelism bfc0001c2362adc7cc5d32170a9a02480c758bc5 Sun, 16 Dec 2018 11:28:00 -0700 Evangelism All authority has been given to Him. Jesus is Lord of all. Go and make disciples of all the nations. Where does our hope come from? Let it be Jesus so we can share it with others. 49:29 Joseph Kobel Jesus, Power, Heaven, Education no no We are constantly bombarded with conflicting reports. But when the report conflicts with God's promises, we have to make a choice in which report to believe. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-will-you-believe 7c34273c0ab53c1c8c5bf9b37a96b3cfa277bb33 Sun, 09 Dec 2018 11:50:00 -0700 Who Will You Believe We are constantly bombarded with conflicting reports. But when the report conflicts with God's promises, we have to make a choice in which report to believe. 45:54 Wayne Griffith report, spies, promised land, promise, joshua, caleb, hope, faith, trust, obsticles, oposition no no Last week we discovered our new identity in Christ. Today we will look at how to live out of that identify in a victorious manner. In Christ we overcome the world. https://www.marana.church/messages/living-victorious 6694848a28ce78705964f10cc0e271e996f24d42 Sun, 02 Dec 2018 12:12:00 -0700 Living Victorious Last week we discovered our new identity in Christ. Today we will look at how to live out of that identify in a victorious manner. In Christ we overcome the world. 47:16 Wayne Griffith faith, identity, abide, vine, branches, sin, righteousness, victory, overcome, temptation, love, power, eternity, purity, Jesus no no Join Pastor Wayne this morning as he discusses our identity. Who we are determines what we do. We are chosen. We are new. We are strengthened. We are conquerors and everlasting. To all who received Him and believed in His name, they are children of God. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-am-i-2 cba5a8402fcf0d4d2e31af643bfe1e904bda16ed Sun, 25 Nov 2018 12:13:00 -0700 Who am I Join Pastor Wayne this morning as he discusses our identity. Who we are determines what we do. We are chosen. We are new. We are strengthened. We are conquerors and everlasting. To all who received Him and believed in His name, they are children of God. 49:54 Wayne Griffith Jesus, Salavation, New, Concueror, Strengthened no no Turn on the light so you don't stub your pinky toe and weep like a 13 year old girl. Praise God for the light He puts inside of us. Let people know where you stand. We shouldn't be hidden away, but proudly serve and share the joy of our Lord. Lets live our lives in the name of the King. https://www.marana.church/messages/how-will-you-sine 237fe95cc03d9040144cac43158a76028801ca64 Sun, 18 Nov 2018 11:18:00 -0700 How Will You Sine Turn on the light so you don't stub your pinky toe and weep like a 13 year old girl. Praise God for the light He puts inside of us. Let people know where you stand. We shouldn't be hidden away, but proudly serve and share the joy of our Lord. Lets live our lives in the name of the King. 36:04 Wayne Griffith Humility, Salvation, Giving, Heaven, Glory no no Let's follow along as Joseph Kobel closes out our study through Romans. We should receive each other well, not just in within the Church, but out of it as well. Jesus is our perfect theology. The Gospel is ours, let's own it together. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-xxviii-obedience-in-the-faith 21693773d2b2792f44631b1d63b78ec2299f7e89 Sun, 11 Nov 2018 11:39:00 -0700 Romans XXVIII - Obedience in the Faith Let's follow along as Joseph Kobel closes out our study through Romans. We should receive each other well, not just in within the Church, but out of it as well. Jesus is our perfect theology. The Gospel is ours, let's own it together. 47:15 Joseph Kobel Gospel, Unity, Romans, Friendship no no God is on the move! Let's join Joseph Kobel as we continue through Roman's. Now, let's be refreshed in the presence of God. Wherever we go God goes with us. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-xxvii-now-2 9623a7d11f7180cef194a36191929d5a8f216bbb Sun, 04 Nov 2018 11:55:00 -0700 Romans XXVII - N.O.W. God is on the move! Let's join Joseph Kobel as we continue through Roman's. Now, let's be refreshed in the presence of God. Wherever we go God goes with us. 38:16 Joseph Kobel Gospel, Now, Jesus, Everyone no no It's not us who gets to say, "Well Done." Christianity is the complete opposite of selfishness. Let's make our lives a contest to out serve one another. Let's live like Jesus and be a servant to all. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-xxvi-serving-like-jesus 41ad3abd7017b02adf7cdfcac6a65baed2921fff Sun, 28 Oct 2018 11:22:00 -0700 Romans XXVI - Serving Like Jesus It's not us who gets to say, "Well Done." Christianity is the complete opposite of selfishness. Let's make our lives a contest to out serve one another. Let's live like Jesus and be a servant to all. 40:13 Wayne Griffith Selfless, Persevere, Jesus, Glory no no We have the hope of the Gospel! Our job is to single mindedly serve Jesus. Arguing and enjoying our liberty at the expense of others will destroy their faith. Let us walk in love. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-xxv-the-kingdom-of-god 0fc477d09177d76853c68253817c78a267551fdd Sun, 21 Oct 2018 12:12:00 -0700 Romans XXV - The Kingdom of God We have the hope of the Gospel! Our job is to single mindedly serve Jesus. Arguing and enjoying our liberty at the expense of others will destroy their faith. Let us walk in love. 50:01 Joseph Kobel romans, love, liberty, faith, sin no no We shouldn't be judged by others for how we serve nor should we judge how others server. They, as well as us, live for the Lord. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-xxiv-we-live-for-the-lord 154dd9855b22b24c3051c6c69cba18ce1a5b81e2 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 12:04:00 -0700 Romans XXIV - We Live for the Lord We shouldn't be judged by others for how we serve nor should we judge how others server. They, as well as us, live for the Lord. 37:53 Wayne Griffith live, love, Jesus, sacrifice, judge no no Even though Christians are not subject to the law, when we live with love, by default, we fulfill the law. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-xxiii-fulfilling-the-law d6ddda025b64d284ed326b42d9678a3c4b4a1f8b Sun, 07 Oct 2018 11:27:00 -0700 Roman's XXIII - Fulfilling the Law Even though Christians are not subject to the law, when we live with love, by default, we fulfill the law. 44:22 Wayne Griffith law, love, grace, obligation, Jesus no no Paul shows us the characteristics of a real Christian. How do you receive and live displaying those characteristics? With a renewed mind. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-xxii-a-renewed-mind 35b3396d37d6e537c91652a42d39d227e0559eb6 Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:01:00 -0700 Romans XXII - A Renewed Mind Paul shows us the characteristics of a real Christian. How do you receive and live displaying those characteristics? With a renewed mind. 50:37 Wayne Griffith God,sacrifice,worship,judgement,faith,service,encouragement,commitment,love,evil,hope,prayer,hospitality,revenge,Romans no no God's promises and calling are irrevocable. Israel may be currently hardened, but God is not done with them. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-xxi-israels-salvation 0049d258138edb711185b967fc99c66960952bf5 Sun, 23 Sep 2018 11:51:00 -0700 Romans XXI - Israel's Salvation God's promises and calling are irrevocable. Israel may be currently hardened, but God is not done with them. 35:06 Wayne Griffith covenant,gospel,conflict,election,calling,God,wisdom,glory,eternity,Jews,Israel no no Do you have a changed life? Let's listen in as Joseph Kobel preaches from Romans. We have a wild nature before we are saved, but are grafted in through Jesus. We stand by faith trusting in God. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-xx-grafted-in 2677b77fb439bdf61ba166fe117e0331b1438b46 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 11:27:00 -0700 Romans XX - Grafted In Do you have a changed life? Let's listen in as Joseph Kobel preaches from Romans. We have a wild nature before we are saved, but are grafted in through Jesus. We stand by faith trusting in God. 42:35 Joseph Kobel Grafted, Roots, Jesus, Branches, Changed no no Pastor Wayne reminds us of the desperate need for salvation. We have to get to know His son and then let the world know He's our Lord. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-xix-salvation-to-all 0021a4be04206cdee654a45037672af841fd6c35 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 11:24:00 -0700 Romans XIX - Salvation to All Pastor Wayne reminds us of the desperate need for salvation. We have to get to know His son and then let the world know He's our Lord. 47:02 Wayne Griffith Salvation, Jesus, All, Chosen, Declaration no no We continue through Romans. Who are we to argue with God? The Creator get to choose how his creation is used. We have a personal responsibility to respond to the Gospel. Our righteousness is attained through faith, not through the adherence of the Law. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-xviii-the-potter-and-his-clay b197108228a797d653a46cc45e0f13254de1d3df Sun, 02 Sep 2018 11:30:00 -0700 Romans XVIII - The Potter and His Clay We continue through Romans. Who are we to argue with God? The Creator get to choose how his creation is used. We have a personal responsibility to respond to the Gospel. Our righteousness is attained through faith, not through the adherence of the Law. 41:49 Wayne Griffith Potter, Jesus, Authority, Gospel no no Let's join Pastor Wayne as we navigate through Romans. We are justified by faith, Amen! We are his elect. God is definitely in control, thank goodness. In the end He chooses who is worthy. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-xvii-on-whom-he-will 4dd9feb324ebb4026889435fb2372bc88b41891d Sun, 26 Aug 2018 11:32:00 -0700 Romans XVII - On Whom He Will Let's join Pastor Wayne as we navigate through Romans. We are justified by faith, Amen! We are his elect. God is definitely in control, thank goodness. In the end He chooses who is worthy. 42:53 Wayne Griffith Elect, God, Faith, Christ, Worthy no no Joseph Kobel delivers today's message on the hope of Jesus Christ. If we suffer with him then we shall surely share in His glory. The will of God is that we give thanks in everything for He will never leave or forsake us. Nothing created can separate us from the love of God. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-xvi-our-hope 79d09181091f6034996b60de6da8057ab3392346 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 11:50:00 -0700 Romans XVI - Our Hope Joseph Kobel delivers today's message on the hope of Jesus Christ. If we suffer with him then we shall surely share in His glory. The will of God is that we give thanks in everything for He will never leave or forsake us. Nothing created can separate us from the love of God. 50:42 Joseph Kobel Hope, Steadfast, Certain, Jesus, Romans no no Join Pastor Wayne as we study the book of Romans. We are not under condemnation in Christ! Now there will always be consequences for sin, but thankfully we can have God's forgiveness. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-xv-according-to-the-spirit 6974affbdc7c1b49c09dfe9a36d642d3dcbc2bc4 Sun, 12 Aug 2018 11:31:00 -0700 Romans XV - According to the Spirit Join Pastor Wayne as we study the book of Romans. We are not under condemnation in Christ! Now there will always be consequences for sin, but thankfully we can have God's forgiveness. 42:29 Wayne Griffith Spirit, Alive, Christ, Romans no no Before your saved your are a slave to Sin, but with our hearts set on Jesus we are free. We are able to live without Sin. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-xiv-internal-conflict 0390bb8a9320d139594f3fd9067ca2396cecb1c8 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 12:00:00 -0700 Romans XIV - Internal Conflict Before your saved your are a slave to Sin, but with our hearts set on Jesus we are free. We are able to live without Sin. 43:18 Wayne Griffith Free, New, Reborn no no As Christians, we are no longer under obligation to the law because we have died with Christ. As a result, we have been joined to another and are able to bear fruit! https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-xiii-dead-to-the-law e6a3db797656c63f12a34ba0e5fd7d74f05e51d2 Sun, 29 Jul 2018 12:12:00 -0700 Romans XIII - Dead to the Law As Christians, we are no longer under obligation to the law because we have died with Christ. As a result, we have been joined to another and are able to bear fruit! 33:48 Wayne Griffith law, grace, obligation, dead, christ, raised no no Join Pastor Wayne as we navigate through Romans. Will you be a lover of Jesus or the world? Thanks and glory be to God that we don't have to remain slaves to unrighteousness. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-xii-slave-of-righteousness 3dc7a15cb9003da5a4fd403ebac6442267006097 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 11:18:00 -0700 Romans XII - Slave of Righteousness Join Pastor Wayne as we navigate through Romans. Will you be a lover of Jesus or the world? Thanks and glory be to God that we don't have to remain slaves to unrighteousness. 41:05 Wayne Griffith Freedom, Righteouness, Wholeness, Daily no no Let's dive into God's word with Joseph Kobel. With Christ we've left sin and moved into God's country. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-xi-dead-to-sin-alive-to-christ 1995cf5c81118957741a46ccb38b6ce558686565 Sun, 15 Jul 2018 11:47:00 -0700 Roman's XI - Dead to Sin Alive to Christ Let's dive into God's word with Joseph Kobel. With Christ we've left sin and moved into God's country. 46:39 Joseph Kobel salvation, freedom, alive, Jesus no no Through Adam's sin, all mankind was condemned. Join Pastor Wayne as he answers the question, "Is this fair," as we continue on in our study of the Book of Romans. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-x-through-one-man f3ea75dc34c61875f7cd2188359d22aa9c374651 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 11:32:00 -0700 Romans X - Through One Man Through Adam's sin, all mankind was condemned. Join Pastor Wayne as he answers the question, "Is this fair," as we continue on in our study of the Book of Romans. 31:56 Wayne Griffith fair, Jesus, Adam, condemnation, justification, peace, one, sin, original sin no no Through our relationship with Christ we are no longer God's enemy. We have instant and complete access to God through Christ. Jesus knows absolutely everything about us and yet He still gave His life to deal with all our sin and save us from the wrath of God. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-ix-peace-with-god dce38ed75e289423a5fbfcae81147ded761a9df5 Sun, 01 Jul 2018 11:50:00 -0700 Romans IX - Peace with God Through our relationship with Christ we are no longer God's enemy. We have instant and complete access to God through Christ. Jesus knows absolutely everything about us and yet He still gave His life to deal with all our sin and save us from the wrath of God. 41:15 Wayne Griffith Peace, Atonement, Rejoice no no Our inheritance is not based on our physical sight or just our immediate surroundings. We are heirs of God's kingdom through our steadfast faith in Christ. We must remind ourselves not put God in a box. Our enduring faith produces character which in turns breeds hope. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-viii-promised-to-abraham fe59668f4e4d641e6ffa8c9d65dca1b1c4ef1676 Sun, 24 Jun 2018 11:18:00 -0700 Romans VIII - Promised to Abraham Our inheritance is not based on our physical sight or just our immediate surroundings. We are heirs of God's kingdom through our steadfast faith in Christ. We must remind ourselves not put God in a box. Our enduring faith produces character which in turns breeds hope. 38:05 Wayne Griffith faith, promised, Abraham, Romans, salvation no no Abraham was circumcised as a sign that he was set aside for God. Today our hearts are circumcised through Christ. Our faith in His promise sets us apart and spurs us forward to share His joy. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-vii-abrahams-righteousness bb9fdf7fa9b61563341f6bb6bc0c53da73774aa5 Sun, 17 Jun 2018 11:30:00 -0700 Romans VII - Abraham's Righteousness Abraham was circumcised as a sign that he was set aside for God. Today our hearts are circumcised through Christ. Our faith in His promise sets us apart and spurs us forward to share His joy. 39:32 Wayne Griffith righteousness, consecrated, joy, soul no no God has all authority. He has given us ability and power to go out and make disciples for Him. Today we delve into the joyous strength that God empowers us with. https://www.marana.church/messages/empower-3 b468ed519694e08831d5717befd98d1cadd0768f Sun, 10 Jun 2018 11:42:00 -0700 Empower God has all authority. He has given us ability and power to go out and make disciples for Him. Today we delve into the joyous strength that God empowers us with. 38:47 Joseph Kobel Empower, Discipleship, Evangelize no no We need to be equipped so that we may be ready in and out of season. The purpose of a pastor is to build up the saints, and our goal should be to raise people up in their knowledge of Christ. Our faith should never rest on another man but only in Jesus Christ. All we have to do to be prepared is follow Jesus. https://www.marana.church/messages/equip-3 d1ce384bac60db7db706df6cac42d69a56330344 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 11:45:00 -0700 Equip We need to be equipped so that we may be ready in and out of season. The purpose of a pastor is to build up the saints, and our goal should be to raise people up in their knowledge of Christ. Our faith should never rest on another man but only in Jesus Christ. All we have to do to be prepared is follow Jesus. 49:35 Wayne Griffith Prepared, Equip, Knowledge, Jesus, Wisdom, Daily no no Everything we do at LHFC is to reach the world for Jesus. We lift up Jesus so that all will be drawn towards Him. Imagine what the world would be like if we thought of other people as more important than ourselves. God does not love us for the things we have or haven't done; He just loves us in spite of everything. There is a desperate need for Christ., https://www.marana.church/messages/evangelize-3 a3982a367a7135129f674d217783fd321923feab Sun, 27 May 2018 11:31:00 -0700 Evangelize Everything we do at LHFC is to reach the world for Jesus. We lift up Jesus so that all will be drawn towards Him. Imagine what the world would be like if we thought of other people as more important than ourselves. God does not love us for the things we have or haven't done; He just loves us in spite of everything. There is a desperate need for Christ., 40:02 Wayne Griffith Jesus, Trust, Saved, Evangelize, Wholeness no no Jesus talked about money more than anything else except the kingdom of God. If you don't want to be disappointed you have to put God first. If we will be generous God will always provide what we need. https://www.marana.church/messages/generous 1272293522793a80d12b2eaac42feac0bb21a966 Sun, 20 May 2018 11:39:00 -0700 Generous Jesus talked about money more than anything else except the kingdom of God. If you don't want to be disappointed you have to put God first. If we will be generous God will always provide what we need. 42:59 Wayne Griffith generous, faithful, blessed, obedient no no God is love which is a foreign concept to many. He loves us all. We were not worthy of God's love, but he gives it to us anyways. The people who need love the most are sometimes the hardest to love. Let us stir up love and good works. "Someday we'll see Jesus, eyeball to eyeball" - Joseph Kobel https://www.marana.church/messages/people-who-love 1df47a53da06b49598b9c00219a8ddf9c553bd75 Sun, 13 May 2018 11:48:00 -0700 People who Love God is love which is a foreign concept to many. He loves us all. We were not worthy of God's love, but he gives it to us anyways. The people who need love the most are sometimes the hardest to love. Let us stir up love and good works. "Someday we'll see Jesus, eyeball to eyeball" - Joseph Kobel 35:18 Joseph Kobel Agape, Linguistics, Faith, Hope , Love, Constant no no Talk to God! There isn't a special formula. To have a strong relationship we have to communicate. We must make time to upkeep our relationship. Prayer is a commandment. God wants to hear our requests. https://www.marana.church/messages/a-people-who-pray-3 c3c5bb1c338788c883f1d9680c6540da28a3adef Sun, 06 May 2018 11:39:00 -0700 A People Who Pray Talk to God! There isn't a special formula. To have a strong relationship we have to communicate. We must make time to upkeep our relationship. Prayer is a commandment. God wants to hear our requests. 44:32 Wayne Griffith Prayer, Essential, Foundation, Strength no no We can be saved, but still not receive the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. God has many gifts for us not just one, and wants us to eagerly seek them out. We're very good at putting God in a box, but He cannot be contained. If we who are evil can bless our children, how much more will our Father give us if we just ask? We need God's power! https://www.marana.church/messages/filled-with-the-spirit-2 4e899bf48002d4d809ccb41851e4d3116a81a6c7 Sun, 29 Apr 2018 11:46:00 -0700 Filled with the Spirit We can be saved, but still not receive the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. God has many gifts for us not just one, and wants us to eagerly seek them out. We're very good at putting God in a box, but He cannot be contained. If we who are evil can bless our children, how much more will our Father give us if we just ask? We need God's power! 45:09 Wayne Griffith Whelmed, Empowered, Filled, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Salvation no no At Living Hope Family Church, we are worshipers. God is worthy of our praise and we are a people who worship with all that we have. https://www.marana.church/messages/worshipers 41b207c3bc5ff58be4dca792fa9ec7ffcf0fc570 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 12:02:00 -0700 Worshipers At Living Hope Family Church, we are worshipers. God is worthy of our praise and we are a people who worship with all that we have. 38:57 Wayne Griffith whorship, honor, worth, praise, glory, lift up, sing, shout, whistle, raise hands no no Who we are We do not have to do anything spectacular, we just have to put our faith in Jesus. Jesus is the same throughout the ages. The main elements of our faith are to affirm conviction that the word of God is true, this will cause a personal surrender to Jesus, which then is reflected in our conduct. https://www.marana.church/messages/walk-by-faith 9eed2da70efbb5ecd0715cb5c0a16dec09227983 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 11:30:00 -0700 Walk by Faith Who we are We do not have to do anything spectacular, we just have to put our faith in Jesus. Jesus is the same throughout the ages. The main elements of our faith are to affirm conviction that the word of God is true, this will cause a personal surrender to Jesus, which then is reflected in our conduct. 37:55 Joseph Kobel evangelize, equip, empower, faith, eternal no no We're all about Jesus. Everything we do is to share His message. His mercy saves us from the death we deserve and His grace is given to us even though we don't deserve it. Christ makes us new, not refurbished, but completely new. https://www.marana.church/messages/saved-by-grace-2 9a8f9fad06a9be529d44d5089455a1f756de924b Sun, 08 Apr 2018 11:42:00 -0700 Saved by Grace We're all about Jesus. Everything we do is to share His message. His mercy saves us from the death we deserve and His grace is given to us even though we don't deserve it. Christ makes us new, not refurbished, but completely new. 38:17 Wayne Griffith Grace, BrandSpankingNew, identity, trust, WhoWeAre no no As Jesus walked the Earth he was a man just like us. The joy set before Jesus was us. His Love draws us in. Without his resurrection we are lost. We are born again to a living hope. https://www.marana.church/messages/he-is-risen 79380a7549b8ce43da14208b6159d79024b7369d Sun, 01 Apr 2018 11:48:00 -0700 He is Risen As Jesus walked the Earth he was a man just like us. The joy set before Jesus was us. His Love draws us in. Without his resurrection we are lost. We are born again to a living hope. 41:27 Wayne Griffith Risen, resurrection, sacrifice, forgiven, Easter, Jesus no no What are we willing to risk? Are we willing to care enough? Dare to pry and be prepared to listen. Be brave enough to act. Faithfulness means we consistently do without changing. https://www.marana.church/messages/being-significant 866f811d78ec1af50b4932ad3851738131449aca Sun, 25 Mar 2018 11:59:00 -0700 Being Significant What are we willing to risk? Are we willing to care enough? Dare to pry and be prepared to listen. Be brave enough to act. Faithfulness means we consistently do without changing. 35:43 Dr. Mike Petzer 5 years, celebrate, significance, wholeness, Nehemiah, dare to pry no no The crucifixion was the most important event that ever happened in history, because of this we can finally be made right with God. https://www.marana.church/messages/christ-crucified 7110a24924483b7fd4d504013bbf880b8de9ebe7 Sun, 18 Mar 2018 11:55:00 -0700 Christ Crucified The crucifixion was the most important event that ever happened in history, because of this we can finally be made right with God. 39:53 Joseph Kobel crucifixion, Jesus, love, righteouness, sin, death, life, cross no no Paul argues Jew and gentile are equal in regard to salvation. Both have to place their faith in Jesus. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-vi-justified-by-faith 6ddd4434a204a365c8807d2197efefd799904a40 Sun, 11 Mar 2018 11:46:00 -0700 Romans VI - Justified By Faith Paul argues Jew and gentile are equal in regard to salvation. Both have to place their faith in Jesus. 40:40 Wayne Griffith romans, righteousness, justification, salvation, Jesus no no Just because things are going perfectly doesn't mean that God isn't good. The scripture is full of references to the goodness of God. https://www.marana.church/messages/this-is-a-good-story 229f446e367479568d100387e7b61e3ebaa95fb8 Sun, 18 Feb 2018 11:49:00 -0700 This is a Good Story Just because things are going perfectly doesn't mean that God isn't good. The scripture is full of references to the goodness of God. 37:34 Joseph Kobel good, God, faithful, kindness no no Pastor Wayne continues his study with part 3 on the book of Romans. Pastor Wayne teaches that God favors all and that we must be careful with judging others. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-iii-no-partiality-with-god 62520ddaaf1807aedc4276fc3eda0884b0fb547b Sun, 11 Feb 2018 11:30:00 -0700 Romans III - No Partiality With God Pastor Wayne continues his study with part 3 on the book of Romans. Pastor Wayne teaches that God favors all and that we must be careful with judging others. 40:53 Wayne Griffith equal, romans, paritality, judging no no Pastor Wayne teaches that there is no excuse for living in sin. God poured out himself in Jesus in order to bring salvation. This is part 2 of his study on the book of Romans. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-ii-without-excuse 2c09975bf924cdf2dc9ec314a263847e2f4f3e8b Sun, 04 Feb 2018 11:35:00 -0700 Romans II - Without Excuse Pastor Wayne teaches that there is no excuse for living in sin. God poured out himself in Jesus in order to bring salvation. This is part 2 of his study on the book of Romans. 39:47 Wayne Griffith excuses, share gospel, sin, reborn yes yes Hugo ministers on prayer and how even when things aren't how we want or expect them to be, God is an expert at making something that is ugly into something beautiful. https://www.marana.church/messages/ugly-to-beautiful 6175d334335a56aa8f40a6086861935c24e94833 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:57:00 -0700 Ugly to Beautiful Hugo ministers on prayer and how even when things aren't how we want or expect them to be, God is an expert at making something that is ugly into something beautiful. 37:31 Hugo Montemayor prayer, expectation, answers, no no Pastor Wayne begins his study on the Book of Romans. Pastor Wayne teaches that we should not be ashamed to share the Gospel, we should be bold and we should be a light for others to follow. https://www.marana.church/messages/romans-i-i-am-not-ashamed 836e88f0ab104ce8a6ddb8f2c6b73be70608a2b4 Sun, 28 Jan 2018 11:37:00 -0700 Romans I - I Am Not Ashamed Pastor Wayne begins his study on the Book of Romans. Pastor Wayne teaches that we should not be ashamed to share the Gospel, we should be bold and we should be a light for others to follow. 45:34 Wayne Griffith paul, share, gospel, shame, romans no no So many of us define ourselves by what we do. However, as Christians, we need to define ourselves by who we are. We are strong, righteous, holy, beloved, victorious and more than conquerors. https://www.marana.church/messages/you-do-what-you-are cb7c6e2a538ca30a1d105946b0f390073edff622 Sun, 21 Jan 2018 12:51:00 -0700 You Do What You Are So many of us define ourselves by what we do. However, as Christians, we need to define ourselves by who we are. We are strong, righteous, holy, beloved, victorious and more than conquerors. 44:24 Wayne Griffith righteous, strength, identity, sinner, saint, holy no no Pastor Wayne talks about the power of prayer! Pastor Wayne explains that we need prayer and that God moves when we stand together in prayer! https://www.marana.church/messages/time-to-pray f01b373172e420dfb770b9e16036980534d350c6 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 11:32:00 -0700 Time to Pray Pastor Wayne talks about the power of prayer! Pastor Wayne explains that we need prayer and that God moves when we stand together in prayer! 38:29 Wayne Griffith pray, power, stand together, serve, faithful no no Jesus taught us to be obedient, Jesus wants us to obey and live a life that is Holy. Pastor Wayne explores obedience to authority, God's authority. https://www.marana.church/messages/walking-in-obedience-and-holiness af9f3df8e477e6034e30037be776646cdb748c5b Sun, 07 Jan 2018 11:36:00 -0700 Walking in Obedience and Holiness Jesus taught us to be obedient, Jesus wants us to obey and live a life that is Holy. Pastor Wayne explores obedience to authority, God's authority. 39:43 Wayne Griffith obedience, holines, paul, following, army no no We have so many ideas of how God should do things, but so often, His plan is not what we expect. The Christmas story and the plan of salvation is exactly that. https://www.marana.church/messages/not-how-i-expected e1b4f37bc15f0c3d330e5597bd4c8ed32dd57642 Sun, 24 Dec 2017 11:37:00 -0700 Not How I Expected We have so many ideas of how God should do things, but so often, His plan is not what we expect. The Christmas story and the plan of salvation is exactly that. 41:59 Wayne Griffith Jesus, Christmas, Mary, Virgin, Joseph, Herod, baby, salvation, hope no no Pastor Wayne talks about the life of Elijah and how his life had highs and lows. In our lives, we also experience high and lows, but we must keep our faith through it. https://www.marana.church/messages/hills-and-valleys 28c170f4cdf60274155610b765db9710673eaf09 Sun, 10 Dec 2017 11:34:00 -0700 Hills and Valleys Pastor Wayne talks about the life of Elijah and how his life had highs and lows. In our lives, we also experience high and lows, but we must keep our faith through it. 34:44 Wayne Griffit hills, valleys, lows, highs, faith, encourage, no no Pastor Wayne talks about being the example for the world to see. We are the light and people should see God in us, in our actions and in what we do. https://www.marana.church/messages/you-are-the-light 9944f9f1b8d589f3745fb3dcad0865e15d864b8b Sun, 03 Dec 2017 11:54:00 -0700 You Are The Light Pastor Wayne talks about being the example for the world to see. We are the light and people should see God in us, in our actions and in what we do. 50:08 Wayne Griffith light, example, act like christians no no Joseph Kobel talks about the Holy Spirit. Joseph talks about our responsibilities, we are to spread the Gospel and we have been called to be disciples. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-holy-spirit-2 b32edb9fc464772bc9b249a7106adde4b3373c89 Sun, 26 Nov 2017 11:38:00 -0700 The Holy Spirit Joseph Kobel talks about the Holy Spirit. Joseph talks about our responsibilities, we are to spread the Gospel and we have been called to be disciples. 39:43 Joseph Kobel gifts, holy spirit, tongues, paul, no no Pastor Wayne talks about sharing the Gospel. Pastor Wayne explains that Jesus gave us the responsibility to share with others, keeping in mind that they may not come to God the first time, just like many of us. https://www.marana.church/messages/reaching-people-for-jesus-focus-on-the-mission 39ecdf75f0255be820146a5d3e85f0f41b32fcb1 Sun, 19 Nov 2017 11:43:00 -0700 Reaching People for Jesus - Focus On The Mission Pastor Wayne talks about sharing the Gospel. Pastor Wayne explains that Jesus gave us the responsibility to share with others, keeping in mind that they may not come to God the first time, just like many of us. 47:06 Wayne Griffith value, harvest, Jesus, deciples, sharing no no Pastor Wayne talks about Loving the Lost. Pastor Wayne talks about how Jesus saw the lost and how his heart hurt for them, we should also hurt for the lost and share the good news of salvation. https://www.marana.church/messages/reaching-people-for-jesus-loving-the-lost e1cdcb7366a233f62659d071f73b2d04ed302151 Sun, 12 Nov 2017 11:33:00 -0700 Reaching People for Jesus - Loving The Lost Pastor Wayne talks about Loving the Lost. Pastor Wayne talks about how Jesus saw the lost and how his heart hurt for them, we should also hurt for the lost and share the good news of salvation. 46:01 Wayne Griffith value, harvest, Jesus, deciples, sharing no no Pastor Wayne talks about The Value of the Harvest. Jesus shares several parables, Jesus explains that everyone is valuable and loved by God, but Jesus mainly speaks about reaching the lost. https://www.marana.church/messages/reaching-people-for-jesus-the-value-of-the-harvest eeb893185deba79c10a70e49e01594a85e99180a Sun, 05 Nov 2017 11:58:00 -0700 Reaching People for Jesus - The Value of the Harvest Pastor Wayne talks about The Value of the Harvest. Jesus shares several parables, Jesus explains that everyone is valuable and loved by God, but Jesus mainly speaks about reaching the lost. 47:22 Wayne Griffith sharing, Gospel, Jesus, Love, salvation, lost, sinners no no Today's message talks about our responsibility and duty as a church to share the Gospel. The Bible shows us that we are to be bold and that we are empowered by God to do so. https://www.marana.church/messages/reaching-people-for-jesus-we-are-to-share-the-gospel 1ad85d4f89c46e2fe2a7fb26602a11cc8b9da54b Sun, 29 Oct 2017 11:32:00 -0700 Reaching People for Jesus - We Are To Share the Gospel Today's message talks about our responsibility and duty as a church to share the Gospel. The Bible shows us that we are to be bold and that we are empowered by God to do so. 43:07 Wayne Griffith sharing, Gospel, empower, no no In this first message in a new series called "Reaching People for Jesus," we learn what the gospel really is. If we are going to share the gospel effectively, we have to know what it is and ensure that we are not misrepresenting this incredible free gift. https://www.marana.church/messages/reaching-people-for-jesus-what-is-the-gospel 2bf1f9e520fa265722f70d01a55102e1ec379637 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 11:50:00 -0700 Reaching People for Jesus - What is the Gospel? In this first message in a new series called "Reaching People for Jesus," we learn what the gospel really is. If we are going to share the gospel effectively, we have to know what it is and ensure that we are not misrepresenting this incredible free gift. 46:43 Wayne Griffith gospel, jesus, share, evangalism, evangalize, resurection, sin, forgiveness, sanctification, justification, righteous no no Pastor Wayne completes his study on the Book of Corinthians, Paul ends his letter by reminding the church that they must follow the teachings of Christ and that they should do all they do out of love. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-29 01ecb26245dfbae091efec9a3c09b641c3ad7125 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 11:43:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 29 Pastor Wayne completes his study on the Book of Corinthians, Paul ends his letter by reminding the church that they must follow the teachings of Christ and that they should do all they do out of love. 46:33 Wayne Griffith paul, corinthians, letter, giving, loving no no Paul talks to the church, he talks about the resurrection, he also tells the people that we will be born again with a new body, one that does not decay or grow old. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-26-2 f8163238c9c37966f82f2a2685f9a83396e9c822 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 11:47:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 26 Paul talks to the church, he talks about the resurrection, he also tells the people that we will be born again with a new body, one that does not decay or grow old. 40:47 Wayne Griffith resurrection, baptism, Jesus, new body, eternity no no The resurection of the dead was a key tennant of Christianity. If the dead weren't reaised, then even Jesus wasn't raised. Paul argues that in fact, Jesus was raised as the first of many, and one day, those who die in Him will be resurrected again. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-27 b66a870b11790901a2d518aa310337178e1440c3 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 11:00:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 27 The resurection of the dead was a key tennant of Christianity. If the dead weren't reaised, then even Jesus wasn't raised. Paul argues that in fact, Jesus was raised as the first of many, and one day, those who die in Him will be resurrected again. 44:02 Wayne Griffith resurrection, baptism, Jesus no no Our first priority as Christians is to share the gospel. Dr. Leon looks at the importance of this call and challenges us to share the gospel at every opportunity, whether it be to large crowds or just one individual. https://www.marana.church/messages/how-beautiful-are-the-feet 0d5b5518ee6e4ff2aabf3a82829b2c96523a86c6 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 19:00:00 -0700 How Beautiful are the Feet! Our first priority as Christians is to share the gospel. Dr. Leon looks at the importance of this call and challenges us to share the gospel at every opportunity, whether it be to large crowds or just one individual. 1:15:09 Dr. Leon van Rooyen gospel, commission, Jesus, testimony, evangalize no no Have you ever doubted yourself or were afraid to step out into what God has called you to? You are not alone. In his 2nd message ever, John takes a look at this fear and how to overcome it. https://www.marana.church/messages/personal-doubt 33a999b50e1a4a467ab09206d604cee89882b3f4 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 20:30:00 -0700 Personal Doubt Have you ever doubted yourself or were afraid to step out into what God has called you to? You are not alone. In his 2nd message ever, John takes a look at this fear and how to overcome it. 45:37 John Fuentes doubt, strength, trust, faith, fear, coward no no Some members of the Corinthian church were teaching that there was no resurection. Paul reminds them of the Gospel he taught them and the importance of the resurrection. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-26 581dfea0f74dfbe6b78b82dd255fa7ea7c9b64bd Sun, 24 Sep 2017 11:30:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 26 Some members of the Corinthian church were teaching that there was no resurection. Paul reminds them of the Gospel he taught them and the importance of the resurrection. 37:43 Wayne Griffith paul, corinthians, resurection, Jesus, gospel, death, burial no no The Corinthian church had misunderstood the proper use of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. They were all speaking during the service at the same time, and as a result, the body was not being edified. However, Paul has instruction for their proper use to ensure that no gift is abused and that the body of Christ is built up. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-25 1af6c9e4577edf62833ed8a76b6341269334245c Sun, 17 Sep 2017 12:00:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 25 The Corinthian church had misunderstood the proper use of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. They were all speaking during the service at the same time, and as a result, the body was not being edified. However, Paul has instruction for their proper use to ensure that no gift is abused and that the body of Christ is built up. 43:34 Wayne Griffith tongues, order, gifts, spirit, prophecy, women, speak no no Pastor Wayne continues with part 24 on his study on the book of Corinthians. Pastor Wayne talks about praying for the gifts of the spirit and to use the gifts responsibly. The church in the book of Corinthians would speak in tongues to build themselves up, and in doing so, they just sounded like noise and did not edify the body. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-24 13022b78f2dab65a7f328e65a70d046067ac3c68 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 11:33:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 24 Pastor Wayne continues with part 24 on his study on the book of Corinthians. Pastor Wayne talks about praying for the gifts of the spirit and to use the gifts responsibly. The church in the book of Corinthians would speak in tongues to build themselves up, and in doing so, they just sounded like noise and did not edify the body. 37:54 Wayne Griffith gifts, tongues, paul, responsible no no Pastor Wayne continues with part 13 on his study on the Book of Corinthians. Pastor Wayne talks about love, we must have love for one another and how good deeds must come out of love and not to make ourselves look good. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-23 c04ac728aeace6a92bd77b4d3fc6b01e24474fad Sun, 03 Sep 2017 11:47:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 23 Pastor Wayne continues with part 13 on his study on the Book of Corinthians. Pastor Wayne talks about love, we must have love for one another and how good deeds must come out of love and not to make ourselves look good. 41:51 Wayne Griffith love, good deeds, selfless, paul, what is love no no Pastor Wayne continues his study with part 22 on his study on the book of Corinthians. Pastor Wayne discusses being a part of the church and how the body is affected by one body part. The church must work as one whole body with everyone working according to his or her gifts. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-22 576a4f5f5cd64ab54f44ae6b9e067405b0a06460 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 11:40:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 22 Pastor Wayne continues his study with part 22 on his study on the book of Corinthians. Pastor Wayne discusses being a part of the church and how the body is affected by one body part. The church must work as one whole body with everyone working according to his or her gifts. 39:00 Wayne Griffith gifts, body, work together, help church no no Pastor Wayne continues with part 21 of his study on the book of Corinthians. Pastor Wayne discusses the gifts of the Holy Spirit, God has granted us the gifts of the Holy Spirit and they include healing and speaking in tongues, among others. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-21 9f5762a6c354034993cf3ae1f53b8e9d871ec29e Sun, 20 Aug 2017 11:45:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 21 Pastor Wayne continues with part 21 of his study on the book of Corinthians. Pastor Wayne discusses the gifts of the Holy Spirit, God has granted us the gifts of the Holy Spirit and they include healing and speaking in tongues, among others. 43:12 Wayne Griffith gifts, holy spirit, tongues, paul, no no Pastor Wayne continues with part 20 of his study in the book of 1st Corinthians. In this message, we review the importance of unity when the church get's together, the true meaning and significance of communion, and how communion is about remembering Jesus, not our failures. We also learn what taking communion in a worthy manner looks like. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-20 9154a28966c538c30cbf288b4fda79136595f436 Sun, 13 Aug 2017 12:27:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 20 Pastor Wayne continues with part 20 of his study in the book of 1st Corinthians. In this message, we review the importance of unity when the church get's together, the true meaning and significance of communion, and how communion is about remembering Jesus, not our failures. We also learn what taking communion in a worthy manner looks like. 44:05 Wayne Griffith communion, correction, lord's supper, unity,body,wine,bread no no Pastor Wayne continues his study of the book of Corinthians with part 19. Pastor Wayne discuses head coverings in church and how man and women are interdependent on each other. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-19 65c54763464b37a482154867e7a5c371322b87b5 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 11:33:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 19 Pastor Wayne continues his study of the book of Corinthians with part 19. Pastor Wayne discuses head coverings in church and how man and women are interdependent on each other. 43:47 Wayne Griffith paul, corinthians, head covering, man, woman no no Pastor Wayne continues his study with part 18 of his study on the book of Corinthians. Pastor Wayne talks about idolatry and running away from temptation. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-18 043c14f30ec9d4d2fe1381a7c980c4b668f2079a Sun, 30 Jul 2017 12:09:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 18 Pastor Wayne continues his study with part 18 of his study on the book of Corinthians. Pastor Wayne talks about idolatry and running away from temptation. 49:33 Wayne Griffith paul, idolatry, running from sin, temptation no no Pastor Wayne continues in the book of 1st Corinthians. In this message, we look at the false security that arises when we participate in God's blessing and salvation, but live however we want. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-17 70ea5a75b93570658b347595122a937d3e5753a6 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 12:02:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 17 Pastor Wayne continues in the book of 1st Corinthians. In this message, we look at the false security that arises when we participate in God's blessing and salvation, but live however we want. 42:40 Wayne Griffith blessing, security, salvation, purity, obedience, idol no no Pastor Wayne continues his study on the book of 1st Corinthians with part 15. In this study, Paul defends his authority and position as an Apostle. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-15 6dd3e194e791a3ac7afaa14c07a3cd738b33a71f Sun, 09 Jul 2017 12:00:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 15 Pastor Wayne continues his study on the book of 1st Corinthians with part 15. In this study, Paul defends his authority and position as an Apostle. 38:27 Wayne Griffith rights, apostole, take care, provide no no Pastor Wayne returns to the book of Corinthians with part 14 of his study. In this study, Pastor Wayne encourages us to taken care with our freedoms. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-14 b65bf239e7d178c024ef2bd3649b5e8b3339b8e1 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 11:44:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 14 Pastor Wayne returns to the book of Corinthians with part 14 of his study. In this study, Pastor Wayne encourages us to taken care with our freedoms. 43:47 Wayne Griffith paul, idols, eating meat, is sin ok no no Pastor Wayne continues his teaching on Who We Are, We Are People That Are Generous. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-a-people-who-are-generous 557e4ef73ba5c895fd03066a714bfc47b000cd3d Sun, 25 Jun 2017 12:09:00 -0700 Who We Are - A People Who Are Generous Pastor Wayne continues his teaching on Who We Are, We Are People That Are Generous. 46:49 Wayne Griffith generous giving,money, investing time no no Pastor Wayne continues his study on who we are as a church. We are a people who share the Gospel. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-a-people-who-share-the-gospel 18025ea72fd1c5688c1effa122789dab125e7dc9 Sun, 18 Jun 2017 12:06:00 -0700 Who We Are - A People Who Share The Gospel Pastor Wayne continues his study on who we are as a church. We are a people who share the Gospel. 47:18 Wayne Griffith sharing gospel, evangelism, growth no no Pastor Wayne continues his study on the culture of Living Hope Family Church. We are a people who reproduce. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-a-people-who-reproduce bc81647a8e910ebd026c2108ce1e99ecee1f928b Sun, 11 Jun 2017 11:46:00 -0700 Who We Are - A People who Reproduce Pastor Wayne continues his study on the culture of Living Hope Family Church. We are a people who reproduce. 44:31 Wayne Griffith reproduce, build up, empower, grow, help one another no no Pastor Wayne continues his study on the culture of Living Hope Family Church and who are as a people. We are a people who serve. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-a-people-who-serve f2e97ca58b81f0547f1277ff89a0e4aba74e8871 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 12:48:00 -0700 Who We Are - A People Who Serve Pastor Wayne continues his study on the culture of Living Hope Family Church and who are as a people. We are a people who serve. 47:13 Wayne Griffith serve, sacrifice, grow, empower no no Pastor Wayne continues with his study on who are as a church. We are a people filled with the Holy Spirit. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-a-people-filled-with-the-holy-spirit 0420438b7b8deadf6c6aaece17067798d3de4c40 Sun, 28 May 2017 11:48:00 -0700 Who We Are - A People Filled with the Holy Spirit Pastor Wayne continues with his study on who are as a church. We are a people filled with the Holy Spirit. 43:41 Wayne Griffith faith, salvation, holy spirit, baptism, speak in tongues no no Pastor Wayne continues his study on the culture of Living Home Family Church and who we are as a people, we are a people of faith. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-a-people-of-faith acabb0760532313af82666eaa1908a5924ba2e53 Sun, 21 May 2017 12:01:00 -0700 Who We Are - A People of Faith Pastor Wayne continues his study on the culture of Living Home Family Church and who we are as a people, we are a people of faith. 59:37 Wayne Griffith faith, what is faith, real faith, test faith no no Pastor Wayne continues his study on who are and what our culture is as a church. Today's message talks about loving and honoring one another. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-a-people-who-love-honor-one-another 7f12964c78c33ff05423a1462cd4a880ce4340d5 Sun, 14 May 2017 11:54:00 -0700 Who We Are - A People Who Love & Honor One Another Pastor Wayne continues his study on who are and what our culture is as a church. Today's message talks about loving and honoring one another. 51:32 Wayne Griffith love, honor, forgive, no no Pastor Wayne continues his study on who are as a church and the importance of prayer. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-a-people-who-pray 619abf0078dd0b6cfba044c41d43fb2fc665db49 Sun, 07 May 2017 12:09:00 -0700 Who We Are - A People Who Pray Pastor Wayne continues his study on who are as a church and the importance of prayer. 56:05 Wayne Griffith pray, how to pray, pray with scripture, pray as church, power of prayer no no Pastor Wayne continues the study on who we are as a church. We are a people who worship. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-a-people-who-worship a66eaf20d17954c7b2188b20209ceef8ab86613d Sun, 30 Apr 2017 12:25:00 -0700 Who We Are - A People Who Worship Pastor Wayne continues the study on who we are as a church. We are a people who worship. 48:16 Wayne Griffith worship, giving,who we are no no Pastor Wayne begins a study on who we are as a church. He begins by explaining that we are a people saved by grace and not by our actions. https://www.marana.church/messages/who-we-are-a-people-saved-by-grace 7069605c1cc1b5079a5ac4f8d656af06751250af Sun, 23 Apr 2017 11:58:00 -0700 Who We Are - A People Saved by Grace Pastor Wayne begins a study on who we are as a church. He begins by explaining that we are a people saved by grace and not by our actions. 48:42 Wayne Griffith grace, salvation, church, who we are, no no Pastor Wayne talks about the true meaning of love and how Jesus' sacrifice was made in love. https://www.marana.church/messages/real-love 89632093a421041f6d103002f8648eeb6f53091c Sun, 16 Apr 2017 11:57:00 -0700 Real Love Pastor Wayne talks about the true meaning of love and how Jesus' sacrifice was made in love. 42:23 Wayne Griffith real love, Jesus' sacrifice, crucifixion, sacrifice, what is real love no no Pastor Wayne continues with part 13 on the First Book of Corinthians. The study focuses on Paul's letter to the church on marriage and following Jesus. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-13 e9e1dc6e5462d22b110447ea9349690879e92912 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 12:18:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 13 Pastor Wayne continues with part 13 on the First Book of Corinthians. The study focuses on Paul's letter to the church on marriage and following Jesus. 42:33 Wayne Griffith paul, corinthians, marriage, single no no Pastor Mike talks about becoming great in God and slaying our own giant. https://www.marana.church/messages/becoming-great 1106c163ef23d851328093c673dc3c172832f660 Sun, 02 Apr 2017 12:19:00 -0700 Becoming Great Pastor Mike talks about becoming great in God and slaying our own giant. 49:28 Mike Petzer David, slaying the giant, goliath, getting involved no no Pastor Wayne continues with part 12 on the first book of Corinthians. He deals with marriage and divorce to a non believer. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-12 71f1aae266c363506acb105285eb8db7e627fa37 Sun, 26 Mar 2017 11:50:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 12 Pastor Wayne continues with part 12 on the first book of Corinthians. He deals with marriage and divorce to a non believer. 38:25 Wayne Griffith paul, conduct, instruction, forgiveness, dealing with church issues, divorce no no Pastor Wayne begins chapter 7. This message focuses on appropriate, biblical sexual relations. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-11 9dacc7fd0f1419a4b7234bb7afabf066c737c2dc Sun, 19 Mar 2017 12:00:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 11 Pastor Wayne begins chapter 7. This message focuses on appropriate, biblical sexual relations. 47:03 Wayne Griffith Paul, Corinth, sex, moral, married, single, abstinence no no Pastor Wayne continues in the book of 1st Corinthians. This week, he ministers on the topic of sexual purity. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-10 bdadc9b2a44fd1655beb29bc78774443474675f1 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 13:49:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 10 Pastor Wayne continues in the book of 1st Corinthians. This week, he ministers on the topic of sexual purity. 36:37 Wayne Griffith sex, purity, sin, body no no Pastor Wayne continues with part 9 of his study on the book of Corinthians, in it he talks about not acting like the old self and behave like the new self. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-9 7648db96456c705ede1c08ff49e191d0be519c5a Sun, 05 Mar 2017 12:11:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 9 Pastor Wayne continues with part 9 of his study on the book of Corinthians, in it he talks about not acting like the old self and behave like the new self. 49:17 Wayne Griffith paul, conduct, instruction, forgiveness, dealing with church issues no no Pastor Wayne continues with part 8 of his study on the book of Corinthians. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-8 cd7655a4177669b0637311789ee2868615bb7655 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 11:51:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 8 Pastor Wayne continues with part 8 of his study on the book of Corinthians. 42:57 Wayne Griffith Paul, Corinth, apostle, spectacle, sarcasm, correction, rod no no Pastor Wayne continues his series in the book of 1st Corinthians. This portion deals with Paul's correction of the Corinthian church as he sarcastically points out where they have misstepped. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-7 e723fd82ef4498f50d2d8f7c2d566967523607d3 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 12:23:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 7 Pastor Wayne continues his series in the book of 1st Corinthians. This portion deals with Paul's correction of the Corinthian church as he sarcastically points out where they have misstepped. 39:24 Wayne Griffith Paul, Corinth, apostle, spectacle, sarcasm, correction, rod no no Dean Braxton shares his experience when de died and went to heaven. He shares what heaven is like and meeting Jesus. https://www.marana.church/messages/want-to-know-what-heaven-is-like adebf7b18ceb307c3fb873b8a6477caa4104d526 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 12:41:00 -0700 Want to Know What Heaven is Like Dean Braxton shares his experience when de died and went to heaven. He shares what heaven is like and meeting Jesus. 1:09:45 Dean Braxton heaven, death, peace, died and came back, dean, braxton no no Pastor Wayne continues with part 6 on his study of the book of Corinthians. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-6 ade5293d15358a2e85f8d1f80959c9491c209a7a Sun, 05 Feb 2017 11:56:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 6 Pastor Wayne continues with part 6 on his study of the book of Corinthians. 42:17 Wayne Griffith paul, rebirth, born again, love, jesus, new self, corinthians no no Pastor Wayne continues with part 5 of his study on the book of Corinthians. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-5 55352a07f674b18e6f2355c3902e92e9ea810204 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 11:55:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 5 Pastor Wayne continues with part 5 of his study on the book of Corinthians. 40:18 Wayne Griffith paul, conduct, instruction, foundation no no Pastor Wayne continues with part 4 of his study on the book of Corinthians. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-4 65f5569f96f78f91a7853918f608bcb9d600605e Sun, 22 Jan 2017 12:03:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 4 Pastor Wayne continues with part 4 of his study on the book of Corinthians. 50:05 Wayne Griffith paul, rebirth, born again, love, jesus, new self, corinthians no no Pastor Wayne continues with part 3 on his study of the book of Corinthians and Pau's involvement in the church. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-3 26d78a9d9fab3952b94ed3bbbe77eaee0a7c9fe7 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 11:59:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 3 Pastor Wayne continues with part 3 on his study of the book of Corinthians and Pau's involvement in the church. 47:57 Wayne Griffith Paul, Corinthians, life in Jesus, don't look back, no no Pastor Wayne continues with part 2 on his study on the book of 1 Corinthians and Paul's letter to the church. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-2 a1fe9d6c099f8bb1b4cdc17a83a23d58561d5bd0 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 12:05:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 2 Pastor Wayne continues with part 2 on his study on the book of 1 Corinthians and Paul's letter to the church. 50:34 Wayne Griffith paul, philosophy, religion, mystisim, legalism, no no Pastor Wayne begins the study in the book of Corinthians and Paul's involvement in the church. https://www.marana.church/messages/1-corinthians-part-1 fc7a9726613fde73d080e7b549424b1bc1ed4a43 Sun, 01 Jan 2017 11:38:00 -0700 1 Corinthians Part 1 Pastor Wayne begins the study in the book of Corinthians and Paul's involvement in the church. 39:39 Wayne Griffith Paul, Corinthians, life in Jesus, don't look back no no Pastor Wayne talks about the value of each person and how Jesus sees the value in sinners and the unsaved. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-value-of-the-harvest-2 2504e78d3acad0edae023b1d8983204ef193e7d7 Sun, 11 Dec 2016 11:51:00 -0700 The Value of The Harvest Pastor Wayne talks about the value of each person and how Jesus sees the value in sinners and the unsaved. 45:19 Wayne Griffith tax collector, value, reaching the unsaved no no Pastor Wayne talks about taking up the mission to spread the gospel and the news of Jesus. https://www.marana.church/messages/mission-minded 70276909b58cc21568db7ab28b96e5c3efe4aec4 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 12:22:00 -0700 Mission Minded Pastor Wayne talks about taking up the mission to spread the gospel and the news of Jesus. 53:24 Wayne Griffith Share the gospel, individual ministry, make desciples no no Pastor Wayne talks about prosperity and being faithful to God. https://www.marana.church/messages/so-you-want-to-prosper 46fc8ea446a30972a4abd461ff0eb5ecb8993096 Sun, 20 Nov 2016 12:13:00 -0700 So You Want to Prosper Pastor Wayne talks about prosperity and being faithful to God. 43:28 Wayne Griffith prosperity, faithful, tithe no no Pastor Wayne talks about tripping and falling but getting back up, we are victorious with Jesus. https://www.marana.church/messages/living-from-faith 235e81df4f61501d6c0122959bc4e0d0e67217fb Sun, 13 Nov 2016 12:21:00 -0700 Living From Faith Pastor Wayne talks about tripping and falling but getting back up, we are victorious with Jesus. 45:26 Wayne Griffith getting back up, falling, not giving up no no Pastor Wayne talks about letting go and worshiping God, with no regard to embarrassment and focusing on God. https://www.marana.church/messages/expressive-worship 6b39aa19dd40a1f2df6c9172747a53a74c39df81 Sun, 06 Nov 2016 12:15:00 -0700 Expressive Worship Pastor Wayne talks about letting go and worshiping God, with no regard to embarrassment and focusing on God. 40:17 Wayne Griffith worship, letting go, focus on God no no Pastor Wayne speaks about the rebirth in Crist and putting on the new self. https://www.marana.church/messages/more-than-just-forgiven dfde967c85fba8ec7372ae8b59d4e0336a9d2494 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 12:07:00 -0700 More Than Just Forgiven Pastor Wayne speaks about the rebirth in Crist and putting on the new self. 44:28 Wayne Griffith forgiveness, salvation, new self, temptation no no Pastor Wayne concludes with part 9 of his study on the book of James. https://www.marana.church/messages/james-xi 5effda9f86074b693045fb89dd1c6e43af75766f Sun, 23 Oct 2016 12:12:00 -0700 James XI Pastor Wayne concludes with part 9 of his study on the book of James. 52:30 Wayne Griffith understanding, faith, patience, faithfulness no no Pastor Wayne continues with part 8 on his study on the book of James. https://www.marana.church/messages/james-viii 14c99163ae879a418a30a73c13f92fe0a7832f7a Sun, 16 Oct 2016 12:27:00 -0700 James VIII Pastor Wayne continues with part 8 on his study on the book of James. 45:14 Wayne Griffith god's plan, treasure in heaven, trusting god no no Pastor Wayne continues his series in the book of James. This portion focuses on Godly wisdom and loving one another. https://www.marana.church/messages/james-vii 2e0364b0e3f92f9b697aebadb744d576c7b74d73 Sun, 09 Oct 2016 12:41:00 -0700 James VII Pastor Wayne continues his series in the book of James. This portion focuses on Godly wisdom and loving one another. 43:39 Wayne Griffith wisdom, love, jealous, quarrel, want, ask no no Pastor Wayne continues with part 6 of his study into the Book of James. In it, pastor Wayne talks about being careful of how we speak. https://www.marana.church/messages/james-vi 7de76b78a2bda711095c75126ef2979cf6cfe4ef Sun, 02 Oct 2016 11:51:00 -0700 James VI Pastor Wayne continues with part 6 of his study into the Book of James. In it, pastor Wayne talks about being careful of how we speak. 32:46 Wayne Griffith our tongue, blessing and cursing, how we speak no no Pastor Jack Harris ministers on turning possibilities into probabilities. https://www.marana.church/messages/possibilities-and-probabilities 7c2786ee598ddee51c0dbbc725ecf77e1a07fa91 Wed, 28 Sep 2016 12:49:00 -0700 Possibilities and Probabilities Pastor Jack Harris ministers on turning possibilities into probabilities. 01:56:38 Jack Harris Possibilities, Probabilities, listening, hearing, serving, calling no no Pastor Wayne continues with part four of his study on the book of James. He speaks about not making differences and treating people the same, treating people the way Jesus does. https://www.marana.church/messages/james-iv 5e2e54be01fd79668383ccef87812ca0f139d96b Sun, 18 Sep 2016 11:47:00 -0700 James IV Pastor Wayne continues with part four of his study on the book of James. He speaks about not making differences and treating people the same, treating people the way Jesus does. 38:16 Wayne Griffith James, jude, see people like Jeses does, acceptance no no Pastor Wayne continues with part III of the study on the book of James. https://www.marana.church/messages/james-iii 8f42187165baeb1fd497f33975c97b4965da0d5d Sun, 11 Sep 2016 11:44:00 -0700 James III Pastor Wayne continues with part III of the study on the book of James. 35:59 Wayne Griffith forginess, be active in church, share the gospel, share Jesus no no Pastor Wayne continues with part 2 of his study on the book of James, in which he talks about finding the joy in the trials that we face. https://www.marana.church/messages/james-ii bbd47a51f47154aa16f9470b7c8f4187afeedb48 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 11:48:00 -0700 James II Pastor Wayne continues with part 2 of his study on the book of James, in which he talks about finding the joy in the trials that we face. 38:06 Wayne Griffith steadfastness, trials, joy, james no no Pastor Wayne begins his study on the book of James and the influence that James had in the church. https://www.marana.church/messages/james-i 14157b31ba21ffeffe2579a1ff5cf6662633abf6 Sun, 28 Aug 2016 11:43:00 -0700 James I Pastor Wayne begins his study on the book of James and the influence that James had in the church. 34:59 Wayne Griffith James, brother of jesus, church influence no no Pastor Wayne continues with the final and part four of his study on healing, in it he explains faith's role in healing. https://www.marana.church/messages/according-to-your-faith 608343c57e09e9920d00c5dc516811edbfe3345b Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:08:00 -0700 According to Your Faith Pastor Wayne continues with the final and part four of his study on healing, in it he explains faith's role in healing. 1:00:33 Wayne Griffith healing, faith, Jesus' healing miracles no no Pastor Wayne continues with part 3 of his study on Healing. In this study, we see the promise of God for healing and the miracles of healing by Jesus. https://www.marana.church/messages/god-wants-you-healed e1740cc01d22d626dc0b0d9c319a5662580f8e97 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 11:55:00 -0700 God Wants You Healed Pastor Wayne continues with part 3 of his study on Healing. In this study, we see the promise of God for healing and the miracles of healing by Jesus. 46:37 Wayne Griffith Faith, healing, promise, Jesus healing no no Pastor Wayne continues his study on God's healing promises. https://www.marana.church/messages/gods-healing-promises 8604f6afcd5df7f07c7870600cb35620e663d7ca Sun, 07 Aug 2016 12:07:00 -0700 God's Healing Promises Pastor Wayne continues his study on God's healing promises. 41:41 Wayne Griffith Healing, trust, relationship with God, no no Pastor Wayne begins a study on sickness and health. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-author-of-sickness 9cc8e6b4fe735d4cc3f83773f2d0361b414fbbe5 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 11:55:00 -0700 The Author of Sickness Pastor Wayne begins a study on sickness and health. 37:29 Wayne Griffith sickness, demons, heal, disease no no Pastor Wayne continues with part 3 of the study of Out of Egypt and how it relates to us today. https://www.marana.church/messages/out-of-egypt-iii 3ed354f2fee0530b664e219aa63013f6265126cf Sun, 24 Jul 2016 11:53:00 -0700 Out of Egypt - III Pastor Wayne continues with part 3 of the study of Out of Egypt and how it relates to us today. 44:52 Wayne Griffith provision, trust, faith, no no Pastor Wayne continues his study on the Exodus from Egypt and how it compares to today's Christianity. https://www.marana.church/messages/out-of-egypt-ii 7637f182fea240882bb16961fad118aed00edf33 Sun, 17 Jul 2016 12:17:00 -0700 Out of Egypt - II Pastor Wayne continues his study on the Exodus from Egypt and how it compares to today's Christianity. 42:23 Wayne Griffith faith, trust, freedom, lamb of God, Moses, passover, Red Sea, provision no no Pastor Wayne begins the study and comparison of the Exodus out of Egypt and how it relates to Christianity today. https://www.marana.church/messages/out-of-egypt-i c4e8e20b44b2113fa05de9fed7ca5f88c8449417 Sun, 03 Jul 2016 12:05:00 -0700 Out of Egypt - I Pastor Wayne begins the study and comparison of the Exodus out of Egypt and how it relates to Christianity today. 46:20 Wayne Griffith resurection, salvation, new life, gift of life no no Pastor Wayne Griffith talks about us living in Christ and how we have been made new in Jesus. https://www.marana.church/messages/in-christ 88b8dc8329740f84964572e0d4984e1cefb91afe Sun, 26 Jun 2016 11:54:00 -0700 In Christ Pastor Wayne Griffith talks about us living in Christ and how we have been made new in Jesus. 43:32 Wayne Griffith tempation, in Christ, saint, reborn no no Pastor Wayne begins the study on what is the gospel and how to share it. https://www.marana.church/messages/what-is-the-gopel 5b9d5ea95e2da3ef270e3a7b2d69e640ea558ef1 Sun, 19 Jun 2016 11:51:00 -0700 WHat is the Gopel Pastor Wayne begins the study on what is the gospel and how to share it. 41:47 Wayne Griffith resurection, salvation, new life, gift of life no no Pastor Wayne continues the study of The Culture of Living Hope Family Church VIII. Pastor Wayne talks about sharing the Gospel and reaching the lost. https://www.marana.church/messages/a-people-who-share-the-gospel 4527882da3e0e7029fe365c7937d80cbcd3280dd Sun, 12 Jun 2016 11:49:00 -0700 A People who Share the Gospel Pastor Wayne continues the study of The Culture of Living Hope Family Church VIII. Pastor Wayne talks about sharing the Gospel and reaching the lost. 46:49 Wayne Griffith Share Gospel, love, ovey the call no no Pastor Wayne continues his teaching on The Culture of Living Hope Family Church VII. Pastor Wayne talks about the growth of the church and to empower one another to grow. https://www.marana.church/messages/reproduction-and-multiplication a896c4367a6780e04c02571345ed6915f1fddfc5 Sun, 05 Jun 2016 12:12:00 -0700 Reproduction and Multiplication Pastor Wayne continues his teaching on The Culture of Living Hope Family Church VII. Pastor Wayne talks about the growth of the church and to empower one another to grow. 45:01 Wayne Griffith growth, instruction, reproduction,church growth no no John preaches his first message on how he was called by God to assume a leader position and his growth. https://www.marana.church/messages/johns-first-message 45c5cad90791bcbe74b521005708d0167726c88f Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:45:00 -0700 John's First Message John preaches his first message on how he was called by God to assume a leader position and his growth. 23:13 John Fuentes god's call, growth, leadership no no Pastor Wayne continues his study on the culture of Living Hope Family Church, part V. https://www.marana.church/messages/a-people-of-faith-2 7e8ae62ed380d54c4b3933727fe2767e3011a200 Sun, 22 May 2016 11:55:00 -0700 A People of Faith Pastor Wayne continues his study on the culture of Living Hope Family Church, part V. 42:12 Wayne Griffith understanding, faith, patience, faithfulness no no Pastor Wayne Griffith continues his teaching into the culture of the Living Home Family Church. https://www.marana.church/messages/a-people-who-love-and-honor-one-another a63ad8fcd508d10d779124e24a4ffc9b73cef0c2 Sun, 15 May 2016 18:27:00 -0700 A People who Love and Honor one Another Pastor Wayne Griffith continues his teaching into the culture of the Living Home Family Church. 43:10 Wayne Griffith love, understanding, respect, grace no no Pastor Wayne preaches a special message about the mothers in the Bible. https://www.marana.church/messages/mothers-are-incredible a93ea9eb7dec25a1f54ab13d69599f1cdd52f44c Sun, 08 May 2016 12:22:00 -0700 Mothers are Incredible Pastor Wayne preaches a special message about the mothers in the Bible. 35:09 Wayne Griffith mothers, strenght, love of a mother no no Pastor Wayne continues to speak of the culture of Living Hope Family Church, part III. https://www.marana.church/messages/a-people-who-pray-2 f0e0c17bedbbda9e406c9256f79f2c1190475d27 Sun, 01 May 2016 00:00:00 -0700 A People who Pray Pastor Wayne continues to speak of the culture of Living Hope Family Church, part III. 57:47 Wayne Griffith Prayer, provision, pray in spirit no no Pastor Wayne begin his study on the culture of the church and the free gift of salvation. https://www.marana.church/messages/a-people-saved-by-grace 75794719eaab7e1182b9235c75110f7feb097730 Sun, 17 Apr 2016 12:04:00 -0700 A People Saved By Grace Pastor Wayne begin his study on the culture of the church and the free gift of salvation. 46:15 Wayne Griffith new born, gift of salvation, grace, no no Pastor Wayne talks about Adam and Eve and how eating from the tree separated them from God. https://www.marana.church/messages/returning-what-was-lost 74d9cdcf6db1799bdb7613c2b66515059cae0501 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 11:53:00 -0700 Returning What Was Lost Pastor Wayne talks about Adam and Eve and how eating from the tree separated them from God. 44:11 Wayne Griffith adam, eve, sin, salvation no no Pastor Rick Moody preaches about Jesus crossing the lake and the storm that arises. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-storm 0e183f4a735010075f7db096df8c19fb4e280928 Sun, 03 Apr 2016 12:17:00 -0700 The Storm Pastor Rick Moody preaches about Jesus crossing the lake and the storm that arises. 47:46 RIck Moody storm, jesus, faith no no Pastor Wayne does a sermon on Easter and salvation. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-gospel 561bece3f572d8d25b138383d7475553484914bb Sun, 27 Mar 2016 12:23:00 -0700 The Gospel Pastor Wayne does a sermon on Easter and salvation. 35:59 Wayne Griffith easter, salvation, faith no no Pastor Wayne closes the study on the book of Colossians and brings Paul's letter to a close. https://www.marana.church/messages/colossians-v-the-conduct-of-a-believer 3e9388b8ad243a08d337058e35eb3d3f8bc7e03c Sun, 20 Mar 2016 12:18:00 -0700 Colossians V - The Conduct of a Believer Pastor Wayne closes the study on the book of Colossians and brings Paul's letter to a close. 52:35 Wayne Griffith paul, conduct, instruction, no no Pastor Wayne continues the study on the book of Colossians. In this study we see how we are born again and we should put on our new self. Act like a Christian and love like Jesus. https://www.marana.church/messages/colossians-iv-put-on-the-new-self efa2aec39f1d7bc9533c1e43b84fa3b24d05dd38 Sun, 13 Mar 2016 12:34:00 -0700 Colossians IV - Put on the new Self Pastor Wayne continues the study on the book of Colossians. In this study we see how we are born again and we should put on our new self. Act like a Christian and love like Jesus. 52:51 Wayne Griffith paul, rebirth, born again, love, jesus, new self no no Pastor Wayne continues his study on the book of Colossians in chapter two. In this message Paul warns of the dangers of being deluded by plausible arguments. https://www.marana.church/messages/colossians-iii-let-no-one-disqualify-you 799645ad2489bf05001f590a6748c0b56339d6ad Sun, 06 Mar 2016 12:19:00 -0700 Colossians III - Let No One Disqualify You Pastor Wayne continues his study on the book of Colossians in chapter two. In this message Paul warns of the dangers of being deluded by plausible arguments. 45:14 Wayne Griffith paul, philosophy, religion, mystisim, legalism, no no Pastor Wayne continues his series on the book of Colossians. Paul minsters on who Jesus is and why He has preeminence. https://www.marana.church/messages/colossians-ii-the-preeminence-of-christ 2238f72caab49ebc81244e437f76af268bf6849a Sun, 28 Feb 2016 12:32:00 -0700 Colossians II - The Preeminence of Christ Pastor Wayne continues his series on the book of Colossians. Paul minsters on who Jesus is and why He has preeminence. 43:22 Wayne Griffith paul, credentials, evangelize, christ, Jesus no no Pastor Wayne begins his series on the book of Colossians. In this message we see Paul's heart as he gives thanks for and prays for the saints in Colossae . https://www.marana.church/messages/colossians-i-thanksgiving-prayer-for-the-saints f693d3380a3d2824edd7d66d6b811305106a4498 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 12:05:00 -0700 Colossians I - Thanksgiving & Prayer for the Saints Pastor Wayne begins his series on the book of Colossians. In this message we see Paul's heart as he gives thanks for and prays for the saints in Colossae . 39:05 Wayne Griffith paul, timothy, prayer, saints, thanks no no Pastor Wayne finishes his series on the mission statement of Living Hope Family Church Marana. Empowering people to step out into their calling. https://www.marana.church/messages/empower-2 6fa88b62-f104-4d77-b41d-6888ecfd6b24 Sun, 14 Feb 2016 10:00:00 -0700 Empower Pastor Wayne finishes his series on the mission statement of Living Hope Family Church Marana. Empowering people to step out into their calling. 49:02 Wayne Griffith grow, mature, stature, learn, disciple, mission no no Pastor Wayne continues teaching on the second part of the mission statement of Living Hope Family Church. Equip the Saints. https://www.marana.church/messages/equip-2 4522b647-8295-4b7d-9450-db024feb62f0 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 10:00:00 -0700 Equip Pastor Wayne continues teaching on the second part of the mission statement of Living Hope Family Church. Equip the Saints. 53:21 Wayne Griffith grow, mature, stature, learn, disciple, mission no no Pastor Wayne teaches on the first part of the mission statement of Living Hope Family Church. Evangelize the lost. https://www.marana.church/messages/evangelize-2 0a3ae6cf-36b6-477c-9f8a-1218121f1c50 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 10:00:00 -0700 Evangelize Pastor Wayne teaches on the first part of the mission statement of Living Hope Family Church. Evangelize the lost. 51:17 Wayne Griffith call, commission, evangelize, share, gospel, hope no no Pastor Richard Moody ministers on the reality and power of the Holy Spirit in you. From your innermost being will flow rivers of living water. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-holy-spirit-in-you 461e7250-6eeb-41cb-b9ec-df5c7e18305f Sun, 24 Jan 2016 10:00:00 -0700 The Holy Spirit In You Pastor Richard Moody ministers on the reality and power of the Holy Spirit in you. From your innermost being will flow rivers of living water. 57:22 Richard Moody holy spirit, power, river no no Fear can be one of the greatest detriments to fulfilling God's call on our lives. Pastor Wayne teaches that we must be courageous in Christ in the face of fear. https://www.marana.church/messages/do-not-fear 0f074219-4fff-45ce-9791-7904e85d1bc5 Sun, 17 Jan 2016 10:00:00 -0700 Do Not Fear Fear can be one of the greatest detriments to fulfilling God's call on our lives. Pastor Wayne teaches that we must be courageous in Christ in the face of fear. 56:07 Wayne Griffith call, response, plan, fear, answer, blessing, run, courage, couragious no no The reason it is referred to as a calling is because it requires an answer. Pastor Wayne teaches that we must make a decision and respond to the call on our lives. https://www.marana.church/messages/answering-the-call 4fc8d7a2-1838-4bb9-99b0-ff8d45fae925 Sun, 10 Jan 2016 13:00:00 -0700 Answering the Call The reason it is referred to as a calling is because it requires an answer. Pastor Wayne teaches that we must make a decision and respond to the call on our lives. 45:45 Wayne Griffith call, response, plan, calling, answer, blessing, run no no Pastor Wayne shows the practicall application of taking responsibility for our actions in our every day lives. https://www.marana.church/messages/personal-responsibility-ii b3dfad58-3d81-4668-9882-0d3eb8077658 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 13:00:00 -0700 Personal Responsibility II Pastor Wayne shows the practicall application of taking responsibility for our actions in our every day lives. 46:05 Wayne Griffith responsibility, entitled, work, accountability, labor, wages no no Pastor Wayne teaches that the common attitude that we are entitled or the attitude that everything that happens to me is someone else's fault are un-sound and un-biblical. https://www.marana.church/messages/personal-responsibility-i CF83D634-780A-439C-BA77-8AEF2844AD42 Sun, 27 Dec 2015 10:40:12 -0700 Personal Responsibility I Pastor Wayne teaches that the common attitude that we are entitled or the attitude that everything that happens to me is someone else's fault are un-sound and un-biblical. 45:04 Wayne Griffith responsibility, entitled, work, accountability, labor, wages no no We have a tendency to "want it now" in our society today. Pastor Wayne teaches that the promises of God are a matter of when, no it, so we should never give up. https://www.marana.church/messages/dont-give-up ee05c46c-c91f-4136-a3ac-17386e91d415 Sun, 13 Dec 2015 13:00:00 -0700 Don't Give Up We have a tendency to "want it now" in our society today. Pastor Wayne teaches that the promises of God are a matter of when, no it, so we should never give up. 52:05 Wayne Griffith faith, patience, steadfast, stand no no The greatest commandment is to love. Pastor Wayne teaches what this should look like in our lives. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-greatest-commandment 00b25949-a016-4ae6-a75e-2f091c04cf0c Sun, 06 Dec 2015 13:00:00 -0700 The Greatest Commandment The greatest commandment is to love. Pastor Wayne teaches what this should look like in our lives. 42:21 Wayne Griffith Jesus, love, brother, body no no Pastor Wayne teaches on the importance to loving one another. https://www.marana.church/messages/love-your-brother 7C71C98D-7C5C-4596-8353-99F3BE272844 Sun, 29 Nov 2015 18:27:45 -0700 Love Your Brother Pastor Wayne teaches on the importance to loving one another. 50:25 Wayne Griffith Jesus, love, brother, body no no Pastor Wayne teaches that we should have the same love for the lost as Jesus did. https://www.marana.church/messages/loving-the-lost-2 F9C55296-F0EE-4DFF-BC14-1C13B2B487CC Sun, 22 Nov 2015 18:27:44 -0700 Loving the Lost Pastor Wayne teaches that we should have the same love for the lost as Jesus did. 55:31 Wayne Griffith love, Jesus, sinners, tax collector no no God's love for us is incredible and vast. Pastor Wayne encourages us to guard our hearts against being jaded towards it, recognizing how amazing it really is instead. https://www.marana.church/messages/he-loves-us 0b02146f-0c25-47a9-ad87-87a046796d7f Sun, 15 Nov 2015 12:00:00 -0700 He Loves Us God's love for us is incredible and vast. Pastor Wayne encourages us to guard our hearts against being jaded towards it, recognizing how amazing it really is instead. 45:17 Wayne Griffith love, life, sacrifice, image no no Pastor Wayne teaches how we can shine bright for Jesus. https://www.marana.church/messages/a-light-shining-brightly 7899E141-B08F-4BEA-BCC6-B9CEC8C12774 Sun, 08 Nov 2015 13:36:23 -0700 A Light Shining Brightly Pastor Wayne teaches how we can shine bright for Jesus. 50:36 Wayne Griffith light, city, hill, shine, lamp, stand, Jesus, gospel, example no no Pastor Wayne teaches how powerful prayer really is in the life of a believer. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-power-of-prayer B4442ABC-C36B-4ABD-AE10-3B49A4661ED4 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 13:20:53 -0700 The Power of Prayer Pastor Wayne teaches how powerful prayer really is in the life of a believer. 44:41 Wayne Griffith prayer, power no no Pastor Wayne teaches on the importance of prayer in a believer's life. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-importance-of-prayer 1190E50C-C5B4-4BFF-9804-C67EC150C3CD Sun, 25 Oct 2015 13:29:49 -0700 The Importance of Prayer Pastor Wayne teaches on the importance of prayer in a believer's life. 44:10 Wayne Griffith prayer, relationship, talking, speaking, guidance, request, ask no no Pastor Wayne teaches on the difference between God's plans and our plans. https://www.marana.church/messages/his-plan-my-plan 159A7969-022D-4627-B149-B1FCC4EE737C Sun, 18 Oct 2015 19:38:54 -0700 His Plan, My Plan Pastor Wayne teaches on the difference between God's plans and our plans. 47:47 Wayne Griffith plan, timing, patience, lead, faithfulness no no Pastor Wayne teaches the only way to fail is a Christian is to stay down if you fall. Instead, get back up. https://www.marana.church/messages/if-we-fall-down 29BCBC09-3EFC-4187-9C82-D77630E0693C Sun, 11 Oct 2015 19:38:53 -0700 If We Fall Down Pastor Wayne teaches the only way to fail is a Christian is to stay down if you fall. Instead, get back up. 49:13 Wayne Griffith sin, failure, righteousness no no We learn that no one, not even Jesus was exempt from temptation. However, Pastor Wayne teaches how the scripture tells us to deal with temptation. https://www.marana.church/messages/but-temptation-comes 0F71AE08-3EE3-448C-9569-DC4DE381F56A Sun, 04 Oct 2015 08:39:33 -0700 But Temptation Comes We learn that no one, not even Jesus was exempt from temptation. However, Pastor Wayne teaches how the scripture tells us to deal with temptation. 49:46 Wayne Griffith temptation, freedom, victory, sin no no Salvation is so much more than being forgiven. Pastor Wayne teaches that the scripture says we are free as well. https://www.marana.church/messages/freedom-from-sin 0D85B58C-B3B4-4374-ABCE-FC21A1CE6874 Sun, 27 Sep 2015 17:44:35 -0700 Freedom From Sin Salvation is so much more than being forgiven. Pastor Wayne teaches that the scripture says we are free as well. 46:06 Wayne Griffith forgiven, freedom, slave, obedient, righteousness no no Pastor Wayne teaches that as Christians, one of our fundamental characteristics should be that we are generous. https://www.marana.church/messages/generosity AEFE7620-C46B-4A3A-A32A-0B3C2B4A5BA2 Sun, 13 Sep 2015 17:44:34 -0700 Generosity Pastor Wayne teaches that as Christians, one of our fundamental characteristics should be that we are generous. 48:41 Wayne Griffith giving, generous, generosity, character, trait, love, compassion no no Pastor Wayne looks at the foundational principals of the early church, and discusses how we can apply them. https://www.marana.church/messages/learning-from-the-early-church EDF796C0-1CC7-4445-94E8-41BD13648E21 Sun, 06 Sep 2015 19:28:36 -0700 Learning From the Early Church Pastor Wayne looks at the foundational principals of the early church, and discusses how we can apply them. 48:54 Wayne Griffith church, acts, apostle, miracles, evangalism, signs, wonders no no Pastor Wayne teaches the impact and power of the words we speak. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-power-of-your-words BBE254DD-33F7-4847-96A2-C3D24CEA233E Sun, 30 Aug 2015 19:28:35 -0700 The Power of Your Words Pastor Wayne teaches the impact and power of the words we speak. 45:01 Wayne Griffith word, speak, power, faith, mountains, move no no Pastor Wayne teaches that as Christians, we have real hope. Christians should not view hope like the world views hope, as more or less a wish or dream, but as a firm expectation of reality. https://www.marana.church/messages/hope EFA63DD7-1E6F-433C-BBDB-D698794B2C8F Sun, 23 Aug 2015 20:29:09 -0700 Hope Pastor Wayne teaches that as Christians, we have real hope. Christians should not view hope like the world views hope, as more or less a wish or dream, but as a firm expectation of reality. 49:15 Wayne Griffith hope, foundation, reality, trust, rely, faith, joy, strength no no Pastor Wayne teaches that our God is to big to try to squeeze him into the little box that we create for Him to operate in. https://www.marana.church/messages/big-god-little-box FFD01F3D-5921-4742-B2A3-4C64AF1EBDE5 Sun, 16 Aug 2015 20:29:08 -0700 Big God, Little Box Pastor Wayne teaches that our God is to big to try to squeeze him into the little box that we create for Him to operate in. 52:41 Wayne Griffith God, preconceive, expectation, dictate, ways, thoughts no no Pastor Wayne teaches that the supernatural element of Christianity is a reality, but more than that, is essential to our faith. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-reality-of-the-supernatural 03F6742C-3B2A-4CDD-8424-3C942BEB53CD Sun, 09 Aug 2015 10:17:30 -0700 The Reality of the Supernatural Pastor Wayne teaches that the supernatural element of Christianity is a reality, but more than that, is essential to our faith. 45:43 Wayne Griffith supernatural, miracle, power, faith no no Pastor Wayne challenges us to recognize that there is a cost to being a disciple of Christ and that it is worth paying. https://www.marana.church/messages/counting-the-cost 0A8DAD94-3919-43BC-A7A6-86FA942502A4 Sun, 02 Aug 2015 17:02:28 -0700 Counting the Cost Pastor Wayne challenges us to recognize that there is a cost to being a disciple of Christ and that it is worth paying. 52:09 Wayne Griffith cost, endure, soldier, athlete, compete no no Pastor Wayne teaches that at Living Hope Family Church, we are a people filled with the Holy Spirit. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-culture-of-living-hope-family-church-vi 77FAED8C-2EBA-45CC-B835-3F5B703D84A4 Sun, 19 Jul 2015 22:07:29 -0700 The Culture of Living Hope Family Church - VI Pastor Wayne teaches that at Living Hope Family Church, we are a people filled with the Holy Spirit. 44:34 Wayne Griffith baptism, filled, Holy Spirit, spirit, tongues, prophecy, fill no no In this message, Pastor Wayne teaches that we are a people of faith here at Living Hope Family Church. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-culture-of-living-hope-family-church-v D797E923-C0C7-4C06-9110-568C8F1F696F Sun, 12 Jul 2015 22:07:28 -0700 The Culture of Living Hope Family Church - V In this message, Pastor Wayne teaches that we are a people of faith here at Living Hope Family Church. 45:54 Wayne Griffith faith, truth, trust, belief, unbelief no no Pastor Wayne teaches that love and respect for one another is an integral part of the culture here at Living Hope Family Church. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-culture-of-living-hope-family-church-iv DD89FF4C-FDC5-4422-AF13-478E95D77A1A Sun, 05 Jul 2015 21:14:59 -0700 The Culture of Living Hope Family Church - IV Pastor Wayne teaches that love and respect for one another is an integral part of the culture here at Living Hope Family Church. 44:33 Wayne Griffith love, respect, honor, family, brother, sister no no Pastor Wayne continues in his series on the culture of LHFC. In this message, he teaches that we are people who pray. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-culture-of-living-hope-family-church-iii FC96E926-0F7D-4D4A-AA9D-42300096371F Sun, 28 Jun 2015 13:01:06 -0700 The Culture of Living Hope Family Church - III Pastor Wayne continues in his series on the culture of LHFC. In this message, he teaches that we are people who pray. 57:35 Wayne Griffith prayer, communication, relationship no no Pastor Wayne teaches that worship is an integral part of our culture here at Living Hope Family Church. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-culture-of-living-hope-family-church-ii C65171A9-4A69-4F92-B596-629D675F1A10 Sun, 21 Jun 2015 12:57:34 -0700 The Culture of Living Hope Family Church - II Pastor Wayne teaches that worship is an integral part of our culture here at Living Hope Family Church. 51:05 Wayne Griffith worship, worth, praise, honor, glory, culture no no In this first part of a 7 part series on the culture of LHFC and who we are as a church, Pastor Wayne teaches that we are a people saved by faith alone. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-culture-of-living-hope-family-church-i 353E5A9F-8E38-4D9F-B469-A093823DD6FF Sun, 14 Jun 2015 12:30:43 -0700 The Culture of Living Hope Family Church - I In this first part of a 7 part series on the culture of LHFC and who we are as a church, Pastor Wayne teaches that we are a people saved by faith alone. 54:01 Wayne Griffith salvation, saved, born again, faith, works, grace, mercy, love, value no no In part one of a two part series Jesus being 100% God and 100% man, Pastor Wayne teaches that Jesus was fully man, just like you and I, and He can sympathize with us because He faced the same things you and I face. https://www.marana.church/messages/jesus-fully-man 127B030C-75DD-47E9-9CB0-B689EF8B3910 Sun, 31 May 2015 12:57:15 -0700 Jesus - Fully Man In part one of a two part series Jesus being 100% God and 100% man, Pastor Wayne teaches that Jesus was fully man, just like you and I, and He can sympathize with us because He faced the same things you and I face. 44:32 Wayne Griffith Jesus, God, salvation, priest, temptation, man, son no no There is a difference between joy and happiness. Pastor Wayne teaches that happiness is based on circumstance and is fleeting, but joy is based in internal factors such as faith in God, and is everlasting. https://www.marana.church/messages/joy 6C70C559-0999-42A0-8A76-0C3B091048A9 Sun, 24 May 2015 13:47:57 -0700 Joy There is a difference between joy and happiness. Pastor Wayne teaches that happiness is based on circumstance and is fleeting, but joy is based in internal factors such as faith in God, and is everlasting. 41:30 Wayne Griffith joy, hope, happiness, trial no no We all face storms in our life. Pastor Wayne teaches us how the scripture says to deal with them. https://www.marana.church/messages/storms-will-come 8F97AD50-B3AE-49B1-9353-5590CA1EFEC2 Sun, 17 May 2015 19:48:40 -0700 Storms Will Come We all face storms in our life. Pastor Wayne teaches us how the scripture says to deal with them. 56:39 Wayne Griffith storm, trouble, tribulation, trust, cost, serve no no Pastor Wayne finishes his series on the book of Galatians. In this message, we see Paul teach on the importance of living by the Spirit and what that looks like. https://www.marana.church/messages/galatians-v-live-by-the-spirit D4FB26A2-1540-4482-82EF-84A14A8F39AA Sun, 10 May 2015 14:16:14 -0700 Galatians V - Live By The Spirit Pastor Wayne finishes his series on the book of Galatians. In this message, we see Paul teach on the importance of living by the Spirit and what that looks like. 50:04 Wayne Griffith spirit, love, Christ, law, grace, circumcision, no no Pastor Wayne continues with his 4th message in the series on the book of Galatians. In this message, we compare and contrast the two covenants, and that if we practice one part of the law, then we are obligated to the entire law. https://www.marana.church/messages/galatians-iv-the-two-covenants 0B1152C5-0BFE-408C-8A90-8DC44947A8FE Sun, 03 May 2015 13:08:02 -0700 Galatians IV - The Two Covenants Pastor Wayne continues with his 4th message in the series on the book of Galatians. In this message, we compare and contrast the two covenants, and that if we practice one part of the law, then we are obligated to the entire law. 53:13 Wayne Griffith Paul, Galatians, love, law, grace, faith, righteousness, covenant, slave, free no no Pastor Wayne continues in the Book of Galatians. In this session, we will hear how Paul uses the law to back up his claims that salvation is by faith and not by works, as well as give the reason the law exists if salvation is not from it. https://www.marana.church/messages/galatians-iii-you-are-a-son 587F1F40-8A97-4659-AD4E-4D2D5CAADD73 Sun, 26 Apr 2015 08:03:25 -0700 Galatians III - You Are A Son Pastor Wayne continues in the Book of Galatians. In this session, we will hear how Paul uses the law to back up his claims that salvation is by faith and not by works, as well as give the reason the law exists if salvation is not from it. 50:20 Wayne Griffith Paul, Galatians, faith, works, law, salvation no no Pastor Wayne continues in his series on the book of Galatians. In this message, we see Paul continuing to defend his apostleship, and then begin to make his argument for faith verses works. https://www.marana.church/messages/galatians-ii-no-longer-i-who-live E6F56517-2EDA-42C2-88BC-6A34EE476760 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 16:33:52 -0700 Galatians II - No Longer I Who Live Pastor Wayne continues in his series on the book of Galatians. In this message, we see Paul continuing to defend his apostleship, and then begin to make his argument for faith verses works. 52:38 Wayne Griffith Paul, gospel, galatian, law, grace, faith no no Pastor Wayne starts a series on the Book of Galatians. In this first installment, we see Paul begin to rebuke the Galatian Church for turning to a different Gospel. https://www.marana.church/messages/galatians-i-one-gospel EE5DC127-E155-41C0-9D66-741EB1452476 Sun, 12 Apr 2015 16:33:51 -0700 Galatians I - One Gospel Pastor Wayne starts a series on the Book of Galatians. In this first installment, we see Paul begin to rebuke the Galatian Church for turning to a different Gospel. 48:18 Wayne Griffith Paul, gospel, galatian, law, grace, faith no no Pastor Wayne discusses the importance of the death and resurrection of Jesus in the lives of believers. https://www.marana.church/messages/his-death-resurrection 752315A3-6AB8-41D6-B393-56D20666F2E1 Sun, 05 Apr 2015 16:20:15 -0700 His Death & Resurrection Pastor Wayne discusses the importance of the death and resurrection of Jesus in the lives of believers. 49:41 Wayne Griffith Easter, resurrection, Jesus, death, cross, life, tomb, empty no no Pastor Mike Petzer teaches that birth and growing pains are a part of life. The key is to not get lost in our senses, but get connected to the truth by faith. https://www.marana.church/messages/dont-die-in-the-desert D44BA958-A7EC-4E27-9A6D-432D93CFCAE9 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 13:31:15 -0700 Don't Die in the Desert Pastor Mike Petzer teaches that birth and growing pains are a part of life. The key is to not get lost in our senses, but get connected to the truth by faith. 1:08:02 Mike Petzer pain, faith, truth, fact, trust, senses, perception, Jesus no no Abraham was a great man of faith as he lived his life. Pastor Wayne teaches on how he lived it so that we could learn from and imitate his trust in God. https://www.marana.church/messages/abraham 61745D22-58FD-4BB4-97F5-59D5BF7909E1 Sun, 22 Mar 2015 21:03:21 -0700 Abraham Abraham was a great man of faith as he lived his life. Pastor Wayne teaches on how he lived it so that we could learn from and imitate his trust in God. 57:36 Wayne Griffith Abraham, Abram, faith, righteousness, character no no Pastor Wayne teaches the importance of being obedient to God. It is not because God wants to manipulate and control us, but rather it is for our own blessing. https://www.marana.church/messages/obedience 994AA76D-4C90-4412-8E6B-2F8D25BE452C Sun, 15 Mar 2015 12:50:53 -0700 Obedience Pastor Wayne teaches the importance of being obedient to God. It is not because God wants to manipulate and control us, but rather it is for our own blessing. 47:15 Wayne Griffith obey, obedience, instruction, blessing, hearer, doer, commandments no no Pastor Wayne challenges us not be a people who become complacent in our doing, but be a people who constantly seek the Lord’s face, desiring to be in a real relationship with Him. https://www.marana.church/messages/seeking-his-face 236EDFCA-B0FA-4FCC-8B3F-321C657CAE8B Sun, 08 Mar 2015 17:06:15 -0700 Seeking His Face Pastor Wayne challenges us not be a people who become complacent in our doing, but be a people who constantly seek the Lord’s face, desiring to be in a real relationship with Him. 45:23 Wayne Griffith presence, face, relationship, lukewarm, seeking, finding, first love no no Pastor Wayne teaches that even when we are facing tough times, if we endure and persevere, will not be put to shame. https://www.marana.church/messages/perseverance DB12DDD3-FBF8-469D-B2A3-BAE90C237FF8 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 08:54:48 -0700 Perseverance Pastor Wayne teaches that even when we are facing tough times, if we endure and persevere, will not be put to shame. 46:34 Wayne Griffith perseverance, endurance, attack, devil, adversary, hope no no Many times when preaching the gospel, we are met with objections. Pastor Wayne takes a look at some of the objections like, "If God is good, how come there is so much bad in this world?" https://www.marana.church/messages/if-he-is FD5346DB-6ACB-42E9-8619-3432E06B00C3 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 12:56:43 -0700 If He Is . . . Many times when preaching the gospel, we are met with objections. Pastor Wayne takes a look at some of the objections like, "If God is good, how come there is so much bad in this world?" 45:08 Wayne Griffith objection, gospel, good, God, sickness, death, cancer, disease no no Many times when preaching the gospel, we are met with opposition and objections. Pastor Wayne answers the question why Jesus is the only way to become right with God. https://www.marana.church/messages/one-way 4BA73CB2-DD2D-420C-8319-C9A52C037FC5 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 12:52:31 -0700 One Way Many times when preaching the gospel, we are met with opposition and objections. Pastor Wayne answers the question why Jesus is the only way to become right with God. 46:33 Wayne Griffith objection, Jesus, salvation, righteousness, preach, gospel no no Pastor Wayne teaches on the importance of every person on the body of Christ. Just like our own human bodies, the body of Christ has many individual members, each with their own role to fulfill. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-body-of-christ DA8BABFE-2CCD-48AA-9CB5-3BA05884850A Sun, 08 Feb 2015 13:23:13 -0700 The Body of Christ Pastor Wayne teaches on the importance of every person on the body of Christ. Just like our own human bodies, the body of Christ has many individual members, each with their own role to fulfill. 48:57 Wayne Griffith body, works, unity, bride, church, members no no Pastor Wayne teaches on the parallels between Noah's day and our own. https://www.marana.church/messages/noah-the-flood 1C1B7C72-1DAD-462E-9150-D90CEDB34ABB Sun, 01 Feb 2015 13:46:52 -0700 Noah & The Flood Pastor Wayne teaches on the parallels between Noah's day and our own. 54:20 Wayne Griffith flood, corrupt, judgement, provision, faith, righteousness, blameless no no Pastor Wayne teaches that our identity is not determined by our actions and behavior, but that our behavior and actions are determined by our identity in Christ. https://www.marana.church/messages/you-are-what-you-do AE271161-4A53-410C-B641-BC0726ADE9D1 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 23:45:39 -0700 You Are What You Do Pastor Wayne teaches that our identity is not determined by our actions and behavior, but that our behavior and actions are determined by our identity in Christ. 50:57 Wayne Griffith identity, works, behavior, actions, saint, sinner, qualified, loved, holy, alive no no Pastor Wayne teaches on the qualities of a soldier that should be inherent in every Christian. https://www.marana.church/messages/good-soldier-of-christ 1137be5e-368a-4954-b0ac-2cf76bc47def Sun, 18 Jan 2015 22:16:00 -0700 Good Soldier of Christ Pastor Wayne teaches on the qualities of a soldier that should be inherent in every Christian. 57:46 Wayne Griffith soldier, service, military, athlete, farmer, fight, war no no Pastor Wayne teaches on the value of those who we are to minister the gospel to. Until we value them as Jesus does, we will never reach our full potential in reaching the lost. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-value-of-the-harvest F373662E-B3A6-4BBB-AF62-0D00EBC63741 Sun, 11 Jan 2015 22:16:00 -0700 The Value of the Harvest Pastor Wayne teaches on the value of those who we are to minister the gospel to. Until we value them as Jesus does, we will never reach our full potential in reaching the lost. 45:50 Wayne Griffith value, lost, harvest, people, evangelize, worth no no Pastor Wayne teaches that as Christians, we are victorious because of the work Christ has done. We need to live from victory and not towards it. https://www.marana.church/messages/living-in-victory 6add5bc1-f9e8-4894-ac8b-adba76e59b14 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 13:01:00 -0700 Living In Victory Pastor Wayne teaches that as Christians, we are victorious because of the work Christ has done. We need to live from victory and not towards it. 51:16 Wayne Griffith victory, conquer, free, redeemed, strong, strength, overcome no no Pastor Wayne brings his series on the Book of James to a conclusion. In this final part, we learn to remain patient and not grumble when we are mistreated as well as the power of a prayer offered in faith. https://www.marana.church/messages/james-4-the-prayer-of-faith 5bc75740-2ca3-4daa-95e0-b887454a4e2b Sun, 14 Dec 2014 13:01:00 -0700 James 4 - The Prayer of Faith Pastor Wayne brings his series on the Book of James to a conclusion. In this final part, we learn to remain patient and not grumble when we are mistreated as well as the power of a prayer offered in faith. 53:28 Wayne Griffith James, proverbs, rich, poor, grumble, patient, steadfast, prayer, faith, healing, sick no no Pastor Wayne continues in the book of James, ministering on Chapter 3 and the beginning of Chapter 4. We learn the importance and power of our tongues, the difference between worldly and Godly wisdom, as well as about the conflict that arises when Christians attempt to be friends with the world. https://www.marana.church/messages/james-3-the-power-of-the-tongue 81EEA38D-A114-4D7F-B4B2-A2669ACD051F Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:01:00 -0700 James 3 - The Power of the Tongue Pastor Wayne continues in the book of James, ministering on Chapter 3 and the beginning of Chapter 4. We learn the importance and power of our tongues, the difference between worldly and Godly wisdom, as well as about the conflict that arises when Christians attempt to be friends with the world. 51:07 Wayne Griffith tongue, rudder, fire, wisdom, worldly, Godly, friend, James, proverbs no no Pastor Wayne finishes up in James chapter 1 and continues on in chapter 2. James discusses showing partiality and the connection between faith and works. https://www.marana.church/messages/james-2-faith-works E948ADC1-AA53-4767-9518-776038683384 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 14:12:52 -0700 James 2 - Faith & Works Pastor Wayne finishes up in James chapter 1 and continues on in chapter 2. James discusses showing partiality and the connection between faith and works. 50:40 Wayne Griffith James, faith, works, dead, partiality, hearer, doer, word, tongue, neighbor no no Pastor Wayne begins a series on the book of James. In this message, he teaches on the practical wisdom given by James. https://www.marana.church/messages/james-1-the-testing-of-your-faith E1C9662C-8BDC-45DD-B2DA-2BEEA1B81530 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 11:43:00 -0700 James 1 - The Testing of Your Faith Pastor Wayne begins a series on the book of James. In this message, he teaches on the practical wisdom given by James. 49:46 Wayne James, wisdom, faith, trial, test, proverb, gift no no Pastor Wayne ministers on being God's workmanship. The workmanship of a master artisan has value and is made for a purpose. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-potters-clay F5BA5FEE-859E-491F-AB14-EA9CC35FBAA9 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 21:19:31 -0700 The Potter's Clay Pastor Wayne ministers on being God's workmanship. The workmanship of a master artisan has value and is made for a purpose. 35:31 Wayne Griffith image, workmanship, value, worth, purpose, works, mold, shape, chisel no no Jesus said those who acknowledge me before men, I will acknowledge before my Father. Pastor Wayne challenges us to acknowledge Jesus before man every chance we get. https://www.marana.church/messages/taking-a-stand DBF8ED07-0C17-43DA-8162-10EF3263B9A3 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 16:43:29 -0700 Taking A Stand Jesus said those who acknowledge me before men, I will acknowledge before my Father. Pastor Wayne challenges us to acknowledge Jesus before man every chance we get. 50:53 Wayne Griffith persecution, faith, acknowledge, deny, Jesus, salvation no no Pastor Wayne ministers on healing in the body of Christ. Sickness is a tool of the enemy and has no right in the body of Christian. https://www.marana.church/messages/by-his-stripes F1443567-DBD2-45A1-9949-5AEA1021F635 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 16:22:22 -0700 By His Stripes Pastor Wayne ministers on healing in the body of Christ. Sickness is a tool of the enemy and has no right in the body of Christian. 43:24 Wayne Griffith health, faith, sickness, healing, stripes, well no no Pastor Wayne finishes his series on the book of Ephesians. In this chapter, Paul gives a few more instructions for Christian living, then tells how we are able to live in such a manner. https://www.marana.church/messages/ephesians-6-be-strong-in-the-lord 84B304ED-828B-4EDC-B0A1-A832F02DC77D Sun, 26 Oct 2014 16:22:21 -0700 Ephesians 6 - Be Strong in the Lord Pastor Wayne finishes his series on the book of Ephesians. In this chapter, Paul gives a few more instructions for Christian living, then tells how we are able to live in such a manner. 51:16 Wayne Griffith Paul, Ephesians, armor, strength, children, father, parent, shield, faith, breastplate, sword no no Pastor Wayne continues in chapter 5 of the Book of Ephesians. Here we are instructed to be imitators of God and how to be godly husbands and wives. https://www.marana.church/messages/ephesians-5-be-imitators-of-god 67B06DC2-924B-459D-B882-59FC29EA5D77 Sun, 19 Oct 2014 18:10:22 -0700 Ephesians 5 - Be Imitators of God Pastor Wayne continues in chapter 5 of the Book of Ephesians. Here we are instructed to be imitators of God and how to be godly husbands and wives. 53:47 Wayne Griffith Paul, husband, wife, wives, wise, walk, humble, light, evil, pleasing no no Pastor Wayne continues in the Book of Ephesian in chapter 4. The previous chapters have been Paul teaching us about what we have received in Christ. In this chapter, Paul begins to instruct us how to live out what we have received. https://www.marana.church/messages/ephesians-4-grow-in-every-way-into-him 9F972E94-3B4F-4D7B-9A81-423FFE0C1508 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 15:15:27 -0700 Ephesians 4 - Grow In Every Way Into Him Pastor Wayne continues in the Book of Ephesian in chapter 4. The previous chapters have been Paul teaching us about what we have received in Christ. In this chapter, Paul begins to instruct us how to live out what we have received. 55:58 Wayne Griffith Paul, Ephesians, growth, new self, love, truth no no Pastor Wayne continues his sermon on the Book of Ephesians in chapter 3. In this chapter, Paul continues explaining the mystery of Christ and prays his readers would have an revelation of it. https://www.marana.church/messages/ephesians-3-the-mystery-of-christ 3ADFD54A-6621-4852-8221-D0415524A1C1 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 16:39:34 -0700 Ephesians 3 - The Mystery of Christ Pastor Wayne continues his sermon on the Book of Ephesians in chapter 3. In this chapter, Paul continues explaining the mystery of Christ and prays his readers would have an revelation of it. 49:32 Wayne Griffith mystery, Christ, Paul, gentiles, salvation, gospel, purpose no no Pastor Wayne continues in chapter 2 of the book of Ephesians. We see Paul reinforce that we are saved by Grace and not by works. We also learn that Jesus reconciled Jew to Gentile as well as all of us to Him. https://www.marana.church/messages/ephesians-2-you-have-been-saved EA87F4A8-432F-490C-95B9-8C7EB74F62B3 Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:18:20 -0700 Ephesians 2 - You Have Been Saved Pastor Wayne continues in chapter 2 of the book of Ephesians. We see Paul reinforce that we are saved by Grace and not by works. We also learn that Jesus reconciled Jew to Gentile as well as all of us to Him. 47:33 Wayne Griffith grace, reconcile, reconciliation, jew, gentile, works, faith no no Pastor Wayne begins a series on the book of Ephesians with chapter 1. We learn that we have been chosen by God since before the foundation of the world as well as learn of spiritual blessing and truths that all believers share. We are adopted as sons, we have received an inheritance, and we are sealed by the Holy Spirit who is the guarantee of these promises. https://www.marana.church/messages/ephesians-1-in-him A0212EED-0FA1-4A3D-ADC9-925BA9848EC4 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 13:01:47 -0700 Ephesians 1 - In Him Pastor Wayne begins a series on the book of Ephesians with chapter 1. We learn that we have been chosen by God since before the foundation of the world as well as learn of spiritual blessing and truths that all believers share. We are adopted as sons, we have received an inheritance, and we are sealed by the Holy Spirit who is the guarantee of these promises. 48:46 Wayne Griffith Ephesians, Holy Spirit, blessing, spiritual, predestination, destiny, predestine, sealed, promise, prayer no no Pastor Wayne teaches that God is not limited by who we think we are. Gideon, like many of us, thought he did not have anything to offer God. Here, we will see that that despite of Gideon's status or abilities, God was able to use him in an awesome way. https://www.marana.church/messages/gideon 685348DA-3D05-4A58-87FB-3DA407D131F6 Sun, 14 Sep 2014 13:01:46 -0700 Gideon Pastor Wayne teaches that God is not limited by who we think we are. Gideon, like many of us, thought he did not have anything to offer God. Here, we will see that that despite of Gideon's status or abilities, God was able to use him in an awesome way. 51:56 Wayne Griffith Gideon, talent, worth, ability, gifted, obedience, obedient no no Pastor Wayne teaches on casting your anxiety on God. As Christians we should be living fear and anxiety free lives. https://www.marana.church/messages/cast-your-cares-on-him B02B099D-0B38-494A-828B-8538ABCED761 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 20:40:15 -0700 Cast Your Cares On Him Pastor Wayne teaches on casting your anxiety on God. As Christians we should be living fear and anxiety free lives. 54:45 Wayne Griffith worry, fear, anxiety, faith, trust, afraid no no Pastor Wayne teaches that forgiveness is a fundamental characteristic of a Christian. It is the result of a changed heart and the revelation of how much we have been forgiven. https://www.marana.church/messages/forgive-as-he-forgave D8738CF4-CBD5-4750-885D-EA948E8F0AA3 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 17:48:10 -0700 Forgive As He Forgave Pastor Wayne teaches that forgiveness is a fundamental characteristic of a Christian. It is the result of a changed heart and the revelation of how much we have been forgiven. 51:14 Wayne Griffith forgive, love, encourage, lift, hope, restore, restoration no no Pastor Wayne teaches on the subject of love. However, not on the concept of love, but rather the command of Jesus to love. https://www.marana.church/messages/love F2888A03-BED8-4974-AC5A-8B04825F94FD Sun, 24 Aug 2014 17:48:09 -0700 Love! Pastor Wayne teaches on the subject of love. However, not on the concept of love, but rather the command of Jesus to love. 48:39 Wayne Griffith love, Jesus, commandment, heart, agape, phileo, brother no no Pastor Wayne teaches on putting off the old self and it's practices, and putting on the new self. https://www.marana.church/messages/put-on-the-new-self 33685816-9DAD-4CC0-BA7D-EFD8A92458E4 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 18:27:49 -0700 Put On The New Self Pastor Wayne teaches on putting off the old self and it's practices, and putting on the new self. 48:52 Wayne Griffith self, sin, works, behavior, character, actions no no Pastor Wayne teaches that real faith demands action. https://www.marana.church/messages/to-walk-in-faith 4194CA05-3A20-4F50-804C-CB790E935E1D Sun, 10 Aug 2014 18:14:56 -0700 To Walk In Faith Pastor Wayne teaches that real faith demands action. 47:21 Wayne Griffith faith, belief, believe, action, obedience, Peter, works no no David was considered a man after God's own heart. Pastor Wayne looks at a few key moments in David's life where we learn this wasn't because of what he did, but was actually because of the attitude of his heart. https://www.marana.church/messages/a-man-after-gods-own-heart B20FFDEF-B23C-4B20-B3D0-FF26B05489CE Sun, 03 Aug 2014 12:53:01 -0700 A Man After God's Own Heart David was considered a man after God's own heart. Pastor Wayne looks at a few key moments in David's life where we learn this wasn't because of what he did, but was actually because of the attitude of his heart. 58:04 Wayne Griffith David, failure, success, righteousness, hope, repent, Samuel, Nathan, Uriah, Bathsheba, Saul, King no no Pastor Wayne teaches on how you are completely in right standing with God as soon as you get saved. You will never be more righteous than you become at that moment. https://www.marana.church/messages/righteousness AA01C4BD-5092-45E0-BCEA-6D6CEFCAF4C9 Sun, 27 Jul 2014 22:46:43 -0700 Righteousness Pastor Wayne teaches on how you are completely in right standing with God as soon as you get saved. You will never be more righteous than you become at that moment. 53:48 Wayne Griffith pure, holy, righteous, redemption, propitiation, advocate, clean no no Pastor Wayne teaches that we are victorious in Christ, even if we don't feel like it. The only way to fail is to not get back up. https://www.marana.church/messages/you-are-victorious EADD02AE-40D6-4025-B1F5-6712AB6D0463 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 18:58:59 -0700 You Are Victorious Pastor Wayne teaches that we are victorious in Christ, even if we don't feel like it. The only way to fail is to not get back up. 52:35 Wayne Griffith victory, overcome, triumph, success, temptation, trials no no Pastor Wayne finishes his series on Evangelize, Equip, Empower. In this message we see that after we have been equipped, the goal of Living Hope Family Church is to empower people to succeed in their calling. https://www.marana.church/messages/empower A698EB00-5B36-464B-95F9-39070E788087 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 18:58:58 -0700 Empower Pastor Wayne finishes his series on Evangelize, Equip, Empower. In this message we see that after we have been equipped, the goal of Living Hope Family Church is to empower people to succeed in their calling. 43:16 Wayne Griffith empower, ministry, calling, preaching, teaching, pastor, apostle, evangalist no no Pastor Wayne ministers on the second part of the motto of LHFC: Evangelize, Equip, Empower. After introducing people to Jesus, we want to ensure that make them disciples instead of just converts. This is where equipping the Saints comes in. https://www.marana.church/messages/equip FBF700BF-8DFA-46EE-8A8D-991AF44F37F2 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 11:40:22 -0700 Equip Pastor Wayne ministers on the second part of the motto of LHFC: Evangelize, Equip, Empower. After introducing people to Jesus, we want to ensure that make them disciples instead of just converts. This is where equipping the Saints comes in. 53:30 Wayne Griffith disciple, equip, saint, convert, maturity, calling, ministry no no Pastor Wayne ministers on the first part of the motto of LHFC: Evangelize, Equip, Empower. Reaching the lost is our primary focus as a church. In this part, we learn the reason it is evangelization is so important and that we should have the same desire to see people come to salvation as Jesus did. https://www.marana.church/messages/evangelize 4CDED7E8-918B-417A-8673-63B2C9B50ED2 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 18:42:01 -0700 Evangelize Pastor Wayne ministers on the first part of the motto of LHFC: Evangelize, Equip, Empower. Reaching the lost is our primary focus as a church. In this part, we learn the reason it is evangelization is so important and that we should have the same desire to see people come to salvation as Jesus did. 47:12 Wayne Griffith lost, sinner, Jesus, salvation, sheep, shephard, hope no no Finishing his series 2 Peter, Pastor Wayne ministers from chapter 3. In this chapter, Peter deals with the teachings of the false prophets. Even thought they were teaching that Jesus would not return and life would stay as it is always, Peter teaches that we need to be ready for that day. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-peter-3-the-day-of-the-lord 35C37C29-F18D-4E87-A88C-17E7B75F6409 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 18:42:00 -0700 2 Peter 3 - The Day of the Lord Finishing his series 2 Peter, Pastor Wayne ministers from chapter 3. In this chapter, Peter deals with the teachings of the false prophets. Even thought they were teaching that Jesus would not return and life would stay as it is always, Peter teaches that we need to be ready for that day. 49:06 Wayne Griffith false, prophet, judgement, Christ, Jesus, thief no no Pastor Wayne continues his series in the 2nd book of Peter. In chapter 2, we are warned of false prophets; those who would twist the word of God for their own gain. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-peter-2-false-prophets 1EEA08A8-8BE6-4EA5-AFB7-51CFB5C7D070 Sun, 15 Jun 2014 21:29:36 -0700 2 Peter 2 - False Prophets Pastor Wayne continues his series in the 2nd book of Peter. In chapter 2, we are warned of false prophets; those who would twist the word of God for their own gain. 49:27 Wayne Griffith false, prophet, faith, deception, deceiver, lost, fall, lust, flesh, desire no no Pastor Wayne begins ministering on the 2 book of Peter. In chapter 1, we learn that we are partakers in the divine nature, and what that entails. https://www.marana.church/messages/2-peter-1-the-divine-nature 4434DB3E-04F2-4952-9FEF-230A4346D7AE Sun, 08 Jun 2014 21:29:35 -0700 2 Peter 1 - The Divine Nature Pastor Wayne begins ministering on the 2 book of Peter. In chapter 1, we learn that we are partakers in the divine nature, and what that entails. 53:03 Wayne Griffith character, nature, divine, Peter, word, inspired, phrophecy no no Pastor Wayne ministers on the Holy Spirit, teaching that He is not just some cosmic force, but a person. The Holy Spirit is God and has come to be our helper, giving us power and guidance. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-holy-spirit B0719085-BD31-4059-9E55-E26704F0D844 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 07:30:29 -0700 The Holy Spirit Pastor Wayne ministers on the Holy Spirit, teaching that He is not just some cosmic force, but a person. The Holy Spirit is God and has come to be our helper, giving us power and guidance. 41:43 Wayne Griffith Holy, Spirit, Ghost, Diety, God, helper, godhead, trinity no no Pastor Wayne finishes his series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church in Marana. He ministers on being disciples who reproduce disciples, increasing our sphere of influence for the Lord Jesus Christ. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-culture-of-living-hope-vii F0F12941-3D14-4CC9-BE0D-B63CA54E1B31 Sun, 25 May 2014 07:42:19 -0700 The Culture of Living Hope - VII Pastor Wayne finishes his series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church in Marana. He ministers on being disciples who reproduce disciples, increasing our sphere of influence for the Lord Jesus Christ. 57:15 Wayne Griffith disciple, reproduction, multiplication, church, evangalize, witness, gospel no no Pastor Wayne continues his series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church. In this message, he teaches that we are a people who believe and operate in the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-culture-of-living-hope-vi 477188F4-F066-41B5-BD7D-408A55950A28 Sun, 18 May 2014 17:53:05 -0700 The Culture of Living Hope - VI Pastor Wayne continues his series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church. In this message, he teaches that we are a people who believe and operate in the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit. 46:10 Wayne Griffith salvation, holy spirit, filled, baptism, holy ghost, tongues, spirit no no Pastor Wayne continues his series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church Marana. In this message, he teaches that we are a people of faith. We learn the importance of faith, why we should have faith, and the power of faith in our lives. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-culture-of-living-hope-v A45E7DC5-2214-4CC5-A203-E5A084E963D9 Sun, 11 May 2014 06:38:59 -0700 The Culture of Living Hope - V Pastor Wayne continues his series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church Marana. In this message, he teaches that we are a people of faith. We learn the importance of faith, why we should have faith, and the power of faith in our lives. 51:43 Wayne Griffith faith, trust, mustard seed, authority, trustworthy, faithful no no Pastor Wayne continues his series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church, this time, teaching that we are a people who love and honor one another. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-culture-of-living-hope-iv 2FAB1395-81F6-49D0-A872-3EA4BD5AB8E1 Sun, 04 May 2014 22:08:04 -0700 The Culture of Living Hope - IV Pastor Wayne continues his series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church, this time, teaching that we are a people who love and honor one another. 49:34 Wayne Griffith love, honor, respect, body, family, culture, admonish, encourage, lift up no no Pastor Wayne continues his series on the culture of living hope. In this message, he focuses on prayer and it's importance in who we are. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-culture-of-living-hope-iii 07525645-EAD9-438C-8B70-31764EE8131C Sun, 27 Apr 2014 17:13:28 -0700 The Culture of Living Hope - III Pastor Wayne continues his series on the culture of living hope. In this message, he focuses on prayer and it's importance in who we are. 53:04 Wayne Griffith culture, prayer, faith, authority, doubt no no Pastor Wayne ministers on the importance of not only Jesus' death, but His resurrection. His resurrection is vital to our hope and faith. https://www.marana.church/messages/he-rose-again 8E19898A-07B7-4EAE-9C23-0A3A880AB316 Sun, 20 Apr 2014 14:00:06 -0700 He Rose Again Pastor Wayne ministers on the importance of not only Jesus' death, but His resurrection. His resurrection is vital to our hope and faith. 46:53 Wayne Griffith Jesus, Christ, resurrection, Easter, love, sacrifice, forgiveness, life no no Pastor Wayne continues the series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church in Marana by teaching that we are a people who worship at all times, regardless of the circumstances. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-culture-of-living-hope-ii B8DDFA36-86C8-443E-9F69-32BD19024B09 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 07:51:57 -0700 The Culture of Living Hope - II Pastor Wayne continues the series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church in Marana by teaching that we are a people who worship at all times, regardless of the circumstances. 47:46 Wayne Griffith worship, hope, love, Christ, Jesus, church, God, righteousness, forgiveness no no Pastor Wayne begins teaching on the culture of Living Hope Family Church Marana, starting with reality that we are a people that are saved by grace. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-culture-of-living-hope-i 2E9DD944-ACFA-4A23-87F4-2EB2E99C2FE0 Sun, 06 Apr 2014 22:36:19 -0700 The Culture of Living Hope - I Pastor Wayne begins teaching on the culture of Living Hope Family Church Marana, starting with reality that we are a people that are saved by grace. 46:58 Wayne Griffith grace, love, hope, faith, church, God, Jesus, Christ, salvation no no Pastor Mike Petzer teaches that operating from the reality of righteousness is the foundation of being a successful Christian. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-reality-of-righteousness 3FF056C5-210A-46CA-A039-87E9E1ADDEB4 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 21:33:44 -0700 The Reality of Righteousness Pastor Mike Petzer teaches that operating from the reality of righteousness is the foundation of being a successful Christian. 50:52 Mike Petzer grace, hope, love, righteousness, church, Jesus, Christ, God no no Pastor Wayne ministers on temptation and what to do when it comes. https://www.marana.church/messages/temptation 5FF16E87-905E-4553-BA3E-4111CC95B527 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 19:35:05 -0700 Temptation Pastor Wayne ministers on temptation and what to do when it comes. 54:39 Wayne Griffith love, hope, faith, church, God, Jesus, Christ, temptation, righteousness no no Pastor Wayne teaches on what to do in case the waters of your life get a little choppy. https://www.marana.church/messages/in-case-of-storms EED59ECF-4E2D-4803-999D-2AE53258831C Sun, 16 Mar 2014 18:38:49 -0700 In Case Of Storms Pastor Wayne teaches on what to do in case the waters of your life get a little choppy. 51:03 Wayne Griffith hope, love, Christ, church, Jesus, God, storms, forgiveness, rightiousness no no Pastor Wayne teaches on viewing people around us in the same way that God does. With love, compassion and value. https://www.marana.church/messages/loving-the-lost 3FB7B243-0C90-4DC7-BC75-E1301A5E9D66 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 19:31:53 -0700 Loving The Lost Pastor Wayne teaches on viewing people around us in the same way that God does. With love, compassion and value. 47:54 Wayne Griffith love, hope, compassion, church, Christ, Jesus, God no no Pastor Wayne teaches that Christianity is not a passive religion. The church is has enough passive Christians. We need to stop begging for God to do things He already said He would, but instead reach out and take hold of them. https://www.marana.church/messages/take-hold-of-your-promise 73FC9866-56F6-4934-82CB-5EAA48349139 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 17:24:45 -0700 Take Hold Of Your Promise Pastor Wayne teaches that Christianity is not a passive religion. The church is has enough passive Christians. We need to stop begging for God to do things He already said He would, but instead reach out and take hold of them. 47:03 Wayne Griffith hope, love, promise, faith, God, Jesus, Christ, church no no Pastor Wayne teaches that our first priority must be God, not letting any other trapping of this world sneak into first place. Otherwise, like the rich young ruler Jesus speaks to, we will miss out on what God has for us. https://www.marana.church/messages/where-are-your-priorities 4467FF2E-3A4E-4608-A563-7165FB6279C1 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 07:12:16 -0700 Where Are Your Priorities Pastor Wayne teaches that our first priority must be God, not letting any other trapping of this world sneak into first place. Otherwise, like the rich young ruler Jesus speaks to, we will miss out on what God has for us. 50:20 Wayne Griffith hope, love, Christ, Jesus, God, church, faith, life, eternity, grace no no Pastor Wayne teaches on the importance of getting back up when you stumble. The only way to fail is to stay down. https://www.marana.church/messages/get-back-up 23F0B738-2A67-48F6-9768-5F99AE739318 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 16:57:53 -0700 Get Back Up Pastor Wayne teaches on the importance of getting back up when you stumble. The only way to fail is to stay down. 47:14 Wayne Griffith hope, family, church, love, salvation, forgiveness, bible, Jesus, Christ, God no no Continuing his series on the Book of Romans, Pastor Wayne teaches on chapter 14. In this chapter we learn that we have great liberty in Christ, but that we must take great care that our liberty does not cause another to stumble. https://www.marana.church/messages/take-care-with-your-liberty 1A6AADBA-2A0F-469B-857B-AAC4D084525D Sun, 02 Feb 2014 12:21:31 -0700 Take Care With Your Liberty Continuing his series on the Book of Romans, Pastor Wayne teaches on chapter 14. In this chapter we learn that we have great liberty in Christ, but that we must take great care that our liberty does not cause another to stumble. 52:22 Wayne Griffith hope, love, liberty, freedom, Jesus, Christ, God, church, faith no no Pastor Wayne continues in the book of Romans, ministering on chapters 12 & 13. In these chapter, Paul implores us to put on the Lord Jesus Christ so that we will live in a Godly manner. https://www.marana.church/messages/put-on-the-lord-jesus-christ B8BF78BA-FAC0-4540-BD8F-EFCBD639793B Sun, 26 Jan 2014 19:58:16 -0700 Put On The Lord Jesus Christ Pastor Wayne continues in the book of Romans, ministering on chapters 12 & 13. In these chapter, Paul implores us to put on the Lord Jesus Christ so that we will live in a Godly manner. 56:53 Wayne Griffith hope, love, Christ, Jesus, God, church, salvation, freedom, faith no no Pastor Wayne continues in the Book of Romans, ministering on chapter 11. In this chapter we learn that God is not done with Israel, nor has He cast them aside. https://www.marana.church/messages/of-trees-and-branches 49F7238F-1B6F-4442-B8F6-A66A6583F1A3 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:31:05 -0700 Of Trees and Branches Pastor Wayne continues in the Book of Romans, ministering on chapter 11. In this chapter we learn that God is not done with Israel, nor has He cast them aside. 47:28 Wayne Griffith hope, love, church, God, Jesus, Christ, Romans, Paul, forgiveness, salvation no no Pastor Wayne teaches on the Book of Romans, chapter 10, where we learn that man does have a decision to make when it comes to salvation. He chooses to believe. https://www.marana.church/messages/decisions-of-man 3CECF20E-CC97-4B73-8DB1-7038A2393324 Sun, 12 Jan 2014 07:06:42 -0700 Decisions of Man Pastor Wayne teaches on the Book of Romans, chapter 10, where we learn that man does have a decision to make when it comes to salvation. He chooses to believe. 48:53 Wayne Griffith hope, love, Church, God, Jesus, Christ, believe, Paul, Romans, faith, Jew no no Continuing his series in the book of Romans, Pastor Wayne ministers on chapter nine in this message. We look at the sovereign decisions of God in the Old Testament and how Paul uses this to show the Jews that it is God's decision, not theirs, to include the Gentiles in salvation. https://www.marana.church/messages/decisions-of-god 675A69D5-BA97-4A0C-9817-A8DE438E194D Sun, 05 Jan 2014 21:30:25 -0700 Decisions of God Continuing his series in the book of Romans, Pastor Wayne ministers on chapter nine in this message. We look at the sovereign decisions of God in the Old Testament and how Paul uses this to show the Jews that it is God's decision, not theirs, to include the Gentiles in salvation. 52:47 Wayne Griffith God, Jesus, Christ, hope, love, church, faith, righteous no no Pastor Wayne continues with chapter eight in the Book of Romans. We learn that we are delivered, uncondemned, and victorious in Jesus. https://www.marana.church/messages/delivered-victorious E0E2A7FA-7B85-4361-ABB2-86D1AD70E895 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 08:19:16 -0700 Delivered & Victorious Pastor Wayne continues with chapter eight in the Book of Romans. We learn that we are delivered, uncondemned, and victorious in Jesus. 48:04 Wayne Griffith Jesus, Christ, God, hope, love, church, Romans, victory, delivered, forgiven no no Pastor Wayne looks at the birth of Jesus, and how from the outside looking in, a baby seems to be a strange way to save the world. https://www.marana.church/messages/a-strange-way-to-save-the-world A1AFEFF9-D178-4CA8-AA52-C996264D7159 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 08:49:55 -0700 A Strange Way To Save The World Pastor Wayne looks at the birth of Jesus, and how from the outside looking in, a baby seems to be a strange way to save the world. 22:15 Wayne Griffith hope, love, church, Jesus, God, Christ, salvation, Christmas, world no no Continuing in the Book of Romans in chapter 7, Pastor Wayne explores the legal grounds for us not being subject to the law as well as the conflict of the two natures inside of us before we are saved. https://www.marana.church/messages/conflict-of-natures BC579341-7DF3-4377-AD87-CF5C9A8A7B58 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 21:27:05 -0700 Conflict of Natures Continuing in the Book of Romans in chapter 7, Pastor Wayne explores the legal grounds for us not being subject to the law as well as the conflict of the two natures inside of us before we are saved. 49:30 Wayne Griffith hope, love, peace, God, Jesus, Christ, church, romans, salvation, righteousness, forgive, conflict no no Pastor Wayne continues his series on the Book of Romans. As he teaches on chapter 6, we find that Paul dismisses the notion that we should continue in sin in light of grace for we are free from sin, not free to sin. https://www.marana.church/messages/may-it-never-be A32956FF-F08C-41E9-9989-0DB5442C67D6 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 07:05:25 -0700 May It Never Be Pastor Wayne continues his series on the Book of Romans. As he teaches on chapter 6, we find that Paul dismisses the notion that we should continue in sin in light of grace for we are free from sin, not free to sin. 46:27 Wayne Griffith sin, hope, love, faith, church, Jesus, Christ, Paul, Romans, forgiveness, God no no Pastor Wayne teaches on those times where it seems like God is not moving, or at least not as fast as we would like. https://www.marana.church/messages/in-gods-timing 7F76209D-9415-463F-900D-6B3D2C3D3C4A Sun, 01 Dec 2013 16:34:23 -0700 In God's Timing Pastor Wayne teaches on those times where it seems like God is not moving, or at least not as fast as we would like. 49:18 Wayne Griffith peace, love, hope, faith, bible, Jesus, Christ, God, church, forgiveness, righteousness no no Romans 4 & 5 - Continuing in the series on the book of Romans, we join Pastor Wayne as teaches from chapter 4 & 5. We see that faith as always been the basis for righteousness since Abraham in chapter four. In chapter five we see that just as through one man's action, all men have sin, through one man's (Jesus) action, righteousness is available to all men. https://www.marana.church/messages/faith-righteousness-and-eternal-life BB7842D8-B1CF-4B6C-BDD0-7C1A93410A9E Sun, 24 Nov 2013 06:54:20 -0700 Faith, Righteousness, and Eternal Life Romans 4 & 5 - Continuing in the series on the book of Romans, we join Pastor Wayne as teaches from chapter 4 & 5. We see that faith as always been the basis for righteousness since Abraham in chapter four. In chapter five we see that just as through one man's action, all men have sin, through one man's (Jesus) action, righteousness is available to all men. 1:03:02 Wayne Griffith faith, hope, love, righteous, eternal, life, Christ, Jesus, God, church, sin, forgiveness no no Romans III - Pastor Wayne continues the series on the Book of Romans, ministering from chapter 3. Here we see that we are no longer subject to the law, but to the law of faith. https://www.marana.church/messages/justified-by-faith 55EC3FDC-3766-4037-8E0B-A5FEB7184E40 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 21:36:32 -0700 Justified By Faith Romans III - Pastor Wayne continues the series on the Book of Romans, ministering from chapter 3. Here we see that we are no longer subject to the law, but to the law of faith. 45:45 Wayne Griffith hope, love, faith, justification, righteousness, Jesus, God, Christ, bible, jew, gentile no no Romans II - As he continues his series in the Book of Romans, Pastor Wayne ministers on Chapter 2. We see that God is not one to play favorites. It does not matter if you are a Jew, a gentile, slave, free, rich, poor, man or woman; God sees you the same. https://www.marana.church/messages/there-is-no-partiality-with-god ECD053CF-1C61-43AB-B554-7C69175CFE41 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 07:24:59 -0700 There Is No Partiality With God Romans II - As he continues his series in the Book of Romans, Pastor Wayne ministers on Chapter 2. We see that God is not one to play favorites. It does not matter if you are a Jew, a gentile, slave, free, rich, poor, man or woman; God sees you the same. 55:37 Wayne Griffith love, hope, faith, God, Jesus, Christ, church, disciple, romans, bible, righteous no no Romans I - Pastor Wayne starts a new series on the Book of Romans. This message covers chapter one and discusses living by faith and the folly of unbelief. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-righteous-live-by-faith A5E398B5-D51D-40C4-8C1C-200658FAE78B Sun, 03 Nov 2013 18:50:45 -0700 The Righteous Live By Faith Romans I - Pastor Wayne starts a new series on the Book of Romans. This message covers chapter one and discusses living by faith and the folly of unbelief. 47:05 Wayne Griffith hope, love, church, Jesus, Christ, God, Romans, Paul, righteous, faith no no Pastor Wayne teaches on growing in spiritual maturity. https://www.marana.church/messages/growing-in-him 548A728B-86F3-436B-84A8-553B1E0E53A7 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 21:22:15 -0700 Growing In Him Pastor Wayne teaches on growing in spiritual maturity. 49:47 Wayne Griffith growth, spiritual, maturity, hope, love, faith, church, Jesus, Christ, God no no Pastor Wayne teaches on the problems with putting God in our little box. When we have preconceived notions of who God is and what He can or will do, we limit His ability to work in our lives. https://www.marana.church/messages/preconceived-notions F078BCA3-1EF3-40BC-90E5-A5963F94294B Sun, 20 Oct 2013 06:22:59 -0700 Preconceived Notions Pastor Wayne teaches on the problems with putting God in our little box. When we have preconceived notions of who God is and what He can or will do, we limit His ability to work in our lives. 50:44 Wayne Griffith faith, hope, love, God, Jesus, Christ, church, bible no no Pastor Wayne teaches on what it means to be born again and why it is necessary. https://www.marana.church/messages/to-be-born-again BD622DF0-5CF0-45EA-82D3-711232B2FF5B Sun, 13 Oct 2013 13:21:31 -0700 To Be Born Again Pastor Wayne teaches on what it means to be born again and why it is necessary. 45:51 Wayne Griffith born again, life, new, christian, Christ, hope, love, Jesus, faith, saved, salvation, church no no Pastor Wayne teaches on the importance of prayer in a Christians life by examining the practices of Jesus and the early Church. https://www.marana.church/messages/talking-with-god 358548E3-00FC-45C0-92E9-6D5482E43CA2 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 14:27:32 -0700 Talking With God Pastor Wayne teaches on the importance of prayer in a Christians life by examining the practices of Jesus and the early Church. 47:40 Wayne Griffith prayer, God, Jesus, Christ, Church, acts, paul, faith, hope, love no no Pastor Wayne teaches that we are called to be more than converts and what that looks like in our daily life. https://www.marana.church/messages/to-be-a-disciple 13482ED3-3FB8-4BE1-AA07-EABBAD1DD7C9 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 00:34:26 -0700 To Be A Disciple Pastor Wayne teaches that we are called to be more than converts and what that looks like in our daily life. 51:10 Wayne Griffith hope, love, church, Jesus, God, Christ, disciple, faith, giving no no Pastor Wayne finishes his series on 1 Peter. He ministers on suffering and serving from chapters 4 & 5. https://www.marana.church/messages/suffering-serving 769089A8-E575-4875-8B1B-03328F169589 Sun, 22 Sep 2013 23:37:30 -0700 Suffering & Serving Pastor Wayne finishes his series on 1 Peter. He ministers on suffering and serving from chapters 4 & 5. 53:07 Wayne Griffith hope, love, suffering, persecution, Jesus, Christ, God, church no no Pastor Wayne continues his series on 1 Peter. He ministers on Godly living from chapters 2 & 3. https://www.marana.church/messages/godly-living 0993322B-E0D4-42BE-9FC7-E1EE87D2D8BB Sun, 15 Sep 2013 14:11:27 -0700 Godly Living Pastor Wayne continues his series on 1 Peter. He ministers on Godly living from chapters 2 & 3. 1:00:02 Wayne Griffith love, Christ, God, Jesus, church, hope, submission, bible no no Pastor Wayne begins a series on the book of 1 Peter. This sermon explores chapter one. https://www.marana.church/messages/a-living-hope 46B44A44-F542-4CAA-A679-3B3363F3501D Sun, 08 Sep 2013 15:52:03 -0700 A Living Hope Pastor Wayne begins a series on the book of 1 Peter. This sermon explores chapter one. 56:05 Wayne Griffith Peter, love, hope, living, Christ, Church, God, salvation, forgiveness, seed no no Pastor Wayne teaches on what it means to prosper in the Kingdom of heaven. https://www.marana.church/messages/prosperity AA0523F4-4A06-4D78-A3A8-5A52A8A0D9DB Sun, 01 Sep 2013 21:20:03 -0700 Prosperity Pastor Wayne teaches on what it means to prosper in the Kingdom of heaven. 51:49 Wayne Griffith hope, love, Christ, Jesus, God, church, prosper, finances, trust no no Pastor Wayne teaches on Gideon's life, demonstrating that what God says about us more important and more truthful than what we or others say about us. https://www.marana.church/messages/o-valiant-warrior 6C130734-471F-4759-815D-A3319C1A90D8 Sun, 25 Aug 2013 13:55:36 -0700 O Valiant Warrior Pastor Wayne teaches on Gideon's life, demonstrating that what God says about us more important and more truthful than what we or others say about us. 47:02 Wayne Griffith love, hope, Jesus, Christ, God, identity, Gideon, bible, sermon no no Pastor Wayne teaches on the dangers of letting your past influence and direct your future. https://www.marana.church/messages/no-looking-back D2662127-ECDE-4392-9C68-8A1E4B75FE41 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 16:38:13 -0700 No Looking Back Pastor Wayne teaches on the dangers of letting your past influence and direct your future. 56:48 Wayne Griffith hope, love, Christ, Jesus, God, church, sermon, future no no Pastor Wayne teaches on the tongue and how we use it can impact our lives and those around us. https://www.marana.church/messages/the-tongue F343AB44-818F-448B-B8EA-2A432CED5C3B Sun, 11 Aug 2013 15:10:19 -0700 The Tongue Pastor Wayne teaches on the tongue and how we use it can impact our lives and those around us. 45:40 Wayne Griffith hope, love, God, Jesus, Christ, church, sermon, tongue, speaking no no Pastor Wayne teaches on our response to God's calling. Do we say "Here I am," or do we run away? https://www.marana.church/messages/what-do-you-say 92A754BC-C933-4132-B8ED-E7F0ED1EF2B7 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 20:38:20 -0700 What Do You Say? Pastor Wayne teaches on our response to God's calling. Do we say "Here I am," or do we run away? 48:34 Wayne Griffith obedience, hope, love, Jesus, God, Christ, faith no no Pastor Wayne teaches on standing firm in your faith, regardless of the circumstances you find your self in. https://www.marana.church/messages/stand-firm 766431A3-F44F-488D-8D62-A8C3A6B37F32 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 13:41:50 -0700 Stand Firm Pastor Wayne teaches on standing firm in your faith, regardless of the circumstances you find your self in. 53:37 Wayne Griffith faith, Christ, Jesus, love, hope, god, forgiveness, stand, firm, promise, Joseph, salvation. no no Pastor Wayne teaches on discovering your identity in Christ so that you may answer the question, "Who am I?" https://www.marana.church/messages/who-am-i 92053488-2608-4090-B722-C8F4FCBC9061 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 13:28:31 -0700 Who Am I? Pastor Wayne teaches on discovering your identity in Christ so that you may answer the question, "Who am I?" 48:58 Wayne Griffith God, Jesus, Christ, identity, love, relationship, worship, victorious, redemption no no Pastor Wayne teaches that we are all living stones that fit perfectly into the body of Christ, each with a role to fill. https://www.marana.church/messages/members-of-the-body 414AB4F5-6576-4CD5-8362-4CC8253E4E54 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 13:20:33 -0700 Members of the Body Pastor Wayne teaches that we are all living stones that fit perfectly into the body of Christ, each with a role to fill. 44:19 Wayne Griffith body, church, Christ, love, hope, role, spirit, Jesus, God, member no no Pastor Wayne teaches on what it means to be free in Christ. It is freedom from sin, not the freedom to sin. https://www.marana.church/messages/freedom 5B00A40F-C9D8-41A8-BCDC-3CE1C9D65749 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 13:08:25 -0700 Freedom Pastor Wayne teaches on what it means to be free in Christ. It is freedom from sin, not the freedom to sin. 54:04 Wayne Griffith freedom, Christ, Jesus, hope, God, love, sin, righteousness, forgiven, clean, pure, holy no no Who's report are you going to believe? Pastor Wayne teaches on trusting God, even if everything else is telling you something different. https://www.marana.church/messages/conflicting-reports 6FFEA5A4-D9E8-424B-ADBE-967BFCDC9DE2 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 13:02:35 -0700 Conflicting Reports Who's report are you going to believe? Pastor Wayne teaches on trusting God, even if everything else is telling you something different. 49:37 Wayne Griffith God, Christ, Hope, trust, love, Jesus, faith no no Pastor Wayne finishes his series on healing. He teaches on having faith to be made well. https://www.marana.church/messages/healing-iv-our-responsibility 36B43CB0-23A5-4D9A-8DF4-D7D9CB9EFFD6 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:51:58 -0700 Healing IV - Our Responsibility Pastor Wayne finishes his series on healing. He teaches on having faith to be made well. 57:51 Wayne Griffith health, hope, love, God, Jesus, healing, faith, Christ no no Pastor Wayne continues his series on healing, focusing on the fact that God wants you, as an individual, healed. https://www.marana.church/messages/healing-iii-god-wants-you-healed 25F4DCD6-7A82-429F-9040-65110EF02C7A Sun, 09 Jun 2013 12:59:09 -0700 Healing III - God Wants You Healed Pastor Wayne continues his series on healing, focusing on the fact that God wants you, as an individual, healed. 51:50 Wayne Griffith healing, faith, hope, love, Jesus, Christ, God, promise no no Pastor Wayne continues his series on healing, teaching on the promises of God concerning healing in the Bible. https://www.marana.church/messages/healing-ii-gods-healing-promises B09AACD1-3985-4E9A-9E67-CBF7FA895A0B Sun, 02 Jun 2013 12:12:34 -0700 Healing II - God's Healing Promises Pastor Wayne continues his series on healing, teaching on the promises of God concerning healing in the Bible. 49:41 Wayne Griffith healing, God, Jesus, Christ, hope, health, wounds, wellness, forgiveness no no In the first of a four part series on healing, Pastor Wayne teaches that God is not the creator of sickness, nor does he use it to discipline or guide His saints. The devil is the sole author of sickness. https://www.marana.church/messages/healing-i-the-author-of-sickness C09AF705-8025-4EBF-A373-2931796A1F6D Sun, 26 May 2013 13:00:00 -0700 Healing I - The Author of Sickness In the first of a four part series on healing, Pastor Wayne teaches that God is not the creator of sickness, nor does he use it to discipline or guide His saints. The devil is the sole author of sickness. 55:40 Wayne Griffith healing,sickness,death,hope,love,Jesus,Christ,devil,God no no Continuing his series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church, Pastor Wayne teaches that we are a people who desire to reach the lost. We do that by reproducing disciples and planting churches. https://www.marana.church/messages/reproduction-multiplication-and-the-great-commission 0525DC5F-B0DB-47E8-93FF-01DFD6462852 Sun, 19 May 2013 13:00:00 -0700 Reproduction, Multiplication, and The Great Commission Continuing his series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church, Pastor Wayne teaches that we are a people who desire to reach the lost. We do that by reproducing disciples and planting churches. 58:31 Wayne Griffith reproduction,disciple,great commission,church,plant,Jesus,Christ,love,hope,lost no no Continuing his series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church, Pastor Wayne teaches on being filled with the Spirit with the first evidence being speaking in tongues. https://www.marana.church/messages/filled-with-the-spirit 12EECDA9-86C6-49B6-9A97-C256C2E540F2 Sun, 12 May 2013 13:00:00 -0700 Filled With the Spirit Continuing his series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church, Pastor Wayne teaches on being filled with the Spirit with the first evidence being speaking in tongues. 54:38 Wayne Griffith spirit,baptism,holy ghost,pentecost,tongues,gifts,Jesus,Christ,God no no Continuing his series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church, Pastor Wayne teaches that we are a people of faith. We believe that God is who He says He is and will do what He says He will do. https://www.marana.church/messages/a-people-of-faith C77BFCFE-570D-47D6-B6C8-3A4B47EA228A Sun, 05 May 2013 13:00:00 -0700 A People of Faith Continuing his series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church, Pastor Wayne teaches that we are a people of faith. We believe that God is who He says He is and will do what He says He will do. 57:01 Wayne Griffith faith,hope,love,Christ,Jesus,God no no Continuing his series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church, Pastor Wayne teaches that we are a people who love and respect each other, being careful to honor one another. https://www.marana.church/messages/love-honor B8EF1B72-D070-45D9-A33C-6DD04CDD33AB Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0700 Love & Honor Continuing his series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church, Pastor Wayne teaches that we are a people who love and respect each other, being careful to honor one another. 53:05 Wayne Griffith love,honor,respect,hope,Christ,Jesus,God no no Continuing his series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church, Pastor Wayne teaches that we are a people who pray. https://www.marana.church/messages/a-people-who-pray DD93D474-A4A1-4F69-A5C9-4F43FDDA8B9C Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0700 A People Who Pray Continuing his series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church, Pastor Wayne teaches that we are a people who pray. 57:18 Wayne Griffith pray,hope,love,God,Jesus,Christ no no Continuing his series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church, Pastor Wayne teaches that we are a people who worship. https://www.marana.church/messages/a-people-who-worship 91925BE5-E3AD-4331-A3C4-E2B9AB2CC9DE Sun, 14 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0700 A People Who Worship Continuing his series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church, Pastor Wayne teaches that we are a people who worship. 52:34 Wayne Griffith worship,hope,God,love,Jesus,Christ no no Pastor Wayne starts a series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church. He teaches the people of Living Hope are saved by grace. https://www.marana.church/messages/saved-by-grace 5E5D9674-39E2-41B6-82E9-155A89F722F2 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0700 Saved By Grace Pastor Wayne starts a series on the culture of Living Hope Family Church. He teaches the people of Living Hope are saved by grace. 47:45 Wayne Griffith salvation,grace,hope,love,Jesus,Christ,God,righteous,forgive no no