Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's Podcast! What if the start of a new year isn't just about personal improvement, but about a radical reorientation toward others? This message takes us into Jeremiah 29, where God's people find themselves in Babylonian exile—stripped of everything familiar, living among their conquerors. Instead of calling them to wait passively or withdraw in bitterness, God gives a shocking command: seek the shalom of Babylon. Build houses, plant gardens, and ac...
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Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's Podcast! What if the start of a new year isn't just about personal improvement, but about a radical reorientation toward others? This message takes us into Jeremiah 29, where God's people find themselves in Babylonian exile—stripped of everything familiar, living among their conquerors. Instead of calling them to wait passively or withdraw in bitterness, God gives a shocking command: seek the shalom of Babylon. Build houses, plant gardens, and ac...
Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's Podcast! What if the start of a new year isn't just about personal improvement, but about a radical reorientation toward others? This message takes us into Jeremiah 29, where God's people find themselves in Babylonian exile—stripped of everything familiar, living among their conquerors. Instead of calling them to wait passively or withdraw in bitterness, God gives a shocking command: seek the shalom of Babylon. Build houses, plant gardens, and ac...
What if transforming every area of our lives—our relationships, our work, our purpose—came down to pursuing just one thing? This powerful exploration of Psalm 27 reveals David's secret to navigating immense pressure: relentlessly seeking God's presence. Written by a king constantly under threat, facing enemies at every turn and carrying the weight of life-and-death decisions, this psalm isn't theoretical—it's survival wisdom from someone who learned the hard way that being close to God isn't ...
Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's Podcast! The Christmas season invites us into one of the most profound mysteries of our faith: the incarnation of Jesus Christ. We're challenged to move beyond the festivities and decorations to truly contemplate what happened when God took on flesh. Drawing from John 1:14, we explore how the eternal Word became flesh and dwelt among us—literally tabernacling with humanity. The incarnation wasn't just a prelude to the cross; it was the essential ...
Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! We've all grown up with Christmas card theology—beautiful images of Mary on a donkey, three kings at the manger, and an innkeeper turning them away. But what if much of what we've assumed about Christmas isn't actually in the Bible? This exploration challenges us to dig deeper into Scripture and discover the real story behind our most beloved holiday.
Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! This exploration of John chapter 4 reveals one of the most profound truths about the heart of God: He deliberately goes after those the world has forgotten. The story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well isn't just about a chance encounter—it's about divine intentionality.
Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! This powerful message takes us deep into John 3:16-21, exploring one of the most profound tensions in Christian theology: how can a God of infinite love also be a God of righteous judgment? We discover that these seemingly contradictory attributes meet perfectly at the cross of Jesus Christ. The question isn't whether God is loving enough to save us, but whether we'll accept the rescue He's already provided. This message challenges us to...
This powerful exploration of John chapter 3 takes us deep into one of Scripture's most pivotal conversations—the nighttime encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus. We discover that even the most educated, religiously accomplished person cannot earn their way into God's kingdom through lineage, learning, or good works. The central message rings clear: we must be born again through the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit.
Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! This powerful message takes us deep into the story of Gideon from Judges 6-7, challenging us to step beyond our comfort zones into God-sized adventures. We encounter Gideon hiding in a winepress, threshing wheat out of fear, yet God addresses him as a 'valiant warrior'—not based on his current reality, but on his potential when empowered by God. This reveals a profound truth: God sees what we can become when we surrender to His work in o...
Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's Podcast! This exploration of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 challenges us to see gratitude not as a fleeting feeling we chase, but as a deliberate rhythm we cultivate daily. We're invited into three simple yet profound commands: rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances. These aren't mere suggestions—they're God's explicit will for our lives. Gratitude isn't just our response to God's grace; it's our particip...
In a world filled with chaos, uncertainty, and distraction, we're called to live in a state of spiritual readiness—awake, alert, and alive to God's presence and purpose. Drawing from Mark 13:32-37, this message challenges us to embrace the reality that while no one knows the day or hour of Christ's return, we are accountable for how we live in the waiting.
At the heart of John chapter 3 lies one of the most transformative truths in all of Scripture: we must be born again. This message confronts us with a stunning reality—that religious achievement, heritage, education, and moral effort cannot earn our way into God's kingdom. When Jesus spoke these words to Nicodemus, a highly respected religious leader and member of the Sanhedrin, He was addressing someone who had climbed to the pinnacle of spiritual accomplishment in his culture. Yet Jesus loo...
Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's Podcast. In this Sunday's message, we're confronted with the stark reality of corruption within religious institutions. The central story of Jesus cleansing the temple in John 2 serves as a sobering reminder of God's fierce opposition to those who exploit faith for personal gain. We're challenged to examine our own hearts and motives in worship, ensuring that we approach God with sincerity rather than selfish ambition. The parallel drawn be...
Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's Podcast! In this exploration of Jesus' first miracle at the wedding in Cana, we're invited to see beyond the surface-level debate about alcohol and dive into the profound spiritual symbolism at play. The transformation of water into wine isn't just about saving a celebration—it's a vivid picture of Christ's power to fundamentally change us from the inside out. We're challenged to consider: Are we like those stone water pots, filled with our...
Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's Podcast! In this powerful exploration of spirit-led boldness, we delve into the inspiring story of Stephen from Acts 6 and 7. We're challenged to consider the difference between faith-based, spirit-led boldness and outcome-based, self-led boldness. We're reminded that genuine boldness for Christ isn't about calculating risks or outcomes, but about trusting God completely. As believers, we are called to move from being mere observers to active par...
Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's Podcast! When was the last time that you invited someone to meet Jesus? Every born-again believer is indwelt by the Holy Spirit the moment that they are saved. As we yield our lives and agenda to the Holy Spirit and we let the Holy Spirit work in us and through us, the power to be Christ’s “witnesses” in the world is available to us. As Christians, we have a Biblical mandate to “go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation” and to ...
Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! In this passage of John 1:19-34, we see John the Baptist point to Jesus as 'the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world,' we're confronted with a profound truth: our Savior came not as a conquering king, but as a sacrificial lamb. This imagery, deeply rooted in Old Testament symbolism from the Passover to the temple sacrifices, reveals God's consistent plan of redemption throughout history. This message calls us to examine our he...
Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore! As we celebrate 15 years of our church's journey, we're reminded of God's faithfulness and the power of saying 'yes' to His calling. The message centers on Philippians 1:3-6, emphasizing the deep, meaningful fellowship (koinonia) that comes from participating in the gospel. This isn't casual socializing, but a profound connection akin to soldiers preparing for battle. We're challenged to consider: are we merely spectators, or are we actively engag...
Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! Join us as we delve into Luke 4, examining Jesus' 40-day temptation in the wilderness. This pivotal moment in Christ's ministry reveals profound truths about the nature of spiritual warfare and our own struggles with temptation. We learn that all temptation falls into three categories: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. By studying how Jesus countered each temptation with Scripture, we're reminded of the ...
Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's Podcast! Join us as Pastor Brandon shares on Matthew 3. In this exploration of repentance, we're challenged to reconsider our understanding of what it truly means to turn back to God. Focusing on Matthew 3:1-12, we encounter John the Baptist's radical message: 'Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand. The vivid imagery of wheat and chaff illustrates the stark difference between genuine faith and hollow religiosity. As we reflect on this, ...
Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! In this exploration of Jesus' childhood, we delve into the profound moment when the 12-year-old Messiah declares, 'Did you not know that I had to be in my Father's house?' This pivotal scene from Luke 2 marks Jesus' growing awareness of His divine identity and mission. As we reflect on this, we're challenged to consider our own spiritual growth and understanding of who we are in Christ. The sermon unpacks how Jesus, though fully God, vol...
Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's Podcast! What if the start of a new year isn't just about personal improvement, but about a radical reorientation toward others? This message takes us into Jeremiah 29, where God's people find themselves in Babylonian exile—stripped of everything familiar, living among their conquerors. Instead of calling them to wait passively or withdraw in bitterness, God gives a shocking command: seek the shalom of Babylon. Build houses, plant gardens, and ac...
