“Start Fresh in the Spirit – Part 2” calls believers to examine where their minds are set and how the Holy Spirit is actively working within them. Drawing from Romans 8, Pastor Owen emphasizes the contrast between living according to the flesh and living according to the Spirit. A mind focused on the flesh leads to death and separation from God, but a mind surrendered to the Spirit produces life, peace, and freedom. Believers are reminded that the Spirit of God dwells within them, empowering them to live transformed lives through Christ’s righteousness.

Using Mark 2, the sermon highlights the authority of Jesus—not only to heal physically but to forgive sins. Just as Jesus perceived the hearts of the scribes, He still addresses internal battles today. True healing begins in the spirit, and faith requires intentional action, much like the friends who tore open the roof to bring the paralytic to Jesus.

Pastor Owen challenges the church to ask, “What is the Holy Spirit doing in you?” Seeking first the Kingdom of God requires daily surrender and attentiveness to the Spirit’s leading. Transformation is not passive—it must be walked out through obedience and renewed thinking.

The sermon also addresses the reality of spiritual warfare. While the battle is real, believers are assured that victory has already been won through Jesus Christ. Through faith, believers overcome the world and are equipped with spiritual gifts given by the same Spirit for the common good. The message concludes by encouraging believers to live boldly, walk in their Spirit-given identity, and actively implement what God is doing within them.

In Armor Up, Pastor Owen Mason reminds believers that the battles we face are spiritual, not merely physical or emotional. Drawing from Ephesians 6:10–20, the message emphasizes that victory comes from standing strong in the Lord’s power, not our own strength. God provides His full armor so that we can withstand the enemy’s schemes and remain firm in the evil day.

The story of David illustrates this spiritual truth. Long before David faced Goliath, God prepared him through private battles—lions, bears, and moments of faithful obedience. David’s confidence did not come from armor or weapons but from remembering God’s past deliverance. Likewise, believers must identify their greatest obstacles and confront them with faith rooted in God’s faithfulness.

The sermon highlights that we do not fight from defeat, but from a position of authority. Through Christ, our old self has been crucified, and sin no longer has dominion over us. The enemy may roar like a lion, but his authority is limited, and he must flee when resisted through submission to God.

Finally, believers are called to bring every thought into alignment with God’s Word. Strongholds are demolished not by human effort but by divine truth. By submitting to God, resisting the devil, and taking every thought captive to obey Christ, believers walk in victory. Prayer, perseverance, and spiritual alertness keep the armor secure as we stand boldly as ambassadors for Christ.

“Releasing the Chains” calls believers to examine the influences, habits, and compromises that quietly bind them and hinder spiritual freedom. Drawing from Proverbs 13:20 and 1 Corinthians 15:33, Guest Speaker Ithan Alvizo emphasized that who we walk with—and what we allow to shape us—matters deeply. God’s Word warns that unhealthy relationships and environments can erode wisdom, damage character, and lead us into patterns that cause harm not only to ourselves but to others.

The sermon highlighted how temporary solutions often create long-term problems. What feels good, easy, or relieving in the moment can slowly become a chain that restricts joy and obedience. In contrast, Psalm 16:11 reminds us that true and lasting joy is found only in God’s presence, not in shortcuts or substitutes.

Alvizo encouraged the church to follow God fully and trust Him to provide the rest. Using Moses’ insecurity in Exodus 4 and Paul’s inner struggle in Romans 7, the message acknowledged the real tension believers face between flesh and spirit. Freedom does not come from self-effort alone, but through surrender to Christ, renewed minds, and intentional obedience. Romans 12:2 and Colossians 3 call believers to shift their focus from earthly desires to eternal priorities, actively putting to death what leads to sin.

Ultimately, the sermon reminded listeners that every ordinary day becomes extraordinary when lived in freedom and faith. Releasing chains allows believers to walk in wisdom, protect others from stumbling, and experience the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

“Start Fresh in the Spirit” calls believers to renew their walk with God by embracing the power, authority, and transformation made available through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:6–7, the message begins with a reminder that God has placed spiritual gifts within His people—not marked by fear, but by power, love, and self-control. A fresh start begins when we intentionally fan into flame what God has already deposited in us.

Through Mark 2, the account of the paralyzed man lowered through the roof, we see that Jesus did more than perform miracles—He brought the Kingdom of God. Before healing the man’s body, Jesus forgave his sins, revealing His divine authority and showing that spiritual restoration always comes first. The kingdom Jesus brings is not merely external but transformational, confronting hearts, renewing minds, and producing lasting change.

Scriptures from Acts 1, Mark 1, and Luke 13 emphasize that the Kingdom of God is present, active, and growing—like a mustard seed or leaven—quietly but powerfully transforming everything it touches. This kingdom reality continues today through the work of the Holy Spirit.

In Romans 8:5, believers are challenged to evaluate their mindset: living according to the flesh or according to the Spirit. The Holy Spirit desires to reshape our thinking, actions, and outcomes so that our lives reflect heaven’s perspective rather than earthly limitations.

Finally, the message asks a personal question: What will you see in your challenge? Like the scribes who saw offense or the friends who saw opportunity, our response reveals our faith. When we seek first the Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33), we position ourselves for renewal, breakthrough, and a true fresh start in the Spirit.

Christmas Eve reminds us that the birth of Jesus was not accidental, but purposeful, joyful, and worthy of celebration. John 3:16 reveals the heart of Christmas: God’s overwhelming love for the world, shown through the gift of His only Son so that all who believe may receive eternal life. Christmas begins with love and ends with hope.

Luke 2 draws us into the night Christ was born—a quiet field, faithful shepherds, and a sudden explosion of heavenly glory. Fear gave way to joy as angels announced the greatest news the world would ever hear: a Savior had been born. The shepherds’ response models how we are to receive Christmas—believing the message, moving with urgency, and proclaiming what God has done.

This season reminds us that every moment has God-given purpose. Ecclesiastes 3:1 teaches that Christmas is not just a date on the calendar but a divine season meant to awaken faith, renew hearts, and realign our lives with God’s plan.

The birth of Jesus brought joy that changed the world forever. As Psalm 118:24 declares, this day—Christ’s coming—is a reason to rejoice. Christmas is great because it delivers the most costly gift ever given, a gift that lasts forever, and a gift we can live out daily through salvation and new life in Christ.

Ultimately, Christmas is a celebration of good news: God loves you, God is with you, and God is for you. Like Mary, we are called to treasure these truths and carry them with us beyond Christmas Eve into every season of life.

“Christmas Cheer” centers on the unstoppable hope and joy released through the birth of Jesus Christ. Anchored in Luke 1:37, the message declares that nothing is impossible with God, reminding believers that divine promises are never limited by human circumstances. The rejoicing of the wise men in Matthew 2 illustrates how faith responds with expectation—when God moves, joy follows.

True faith, Pastor Mason teaches, is the release of expectation. Isaiah 42 reveals that the Messiah came to open blind eyes and free those imprisoned by darkness. The birth of Yeshua was not merely a moment in history; it ignited a revolution against darkness. Luke 2 shows heaven breaking into earth as angels announce “good news of great joy” to unlikely shepherds, proving that God’s salvation is for all people.

Isaiah 9 and Micah 4 affirm that this child is a reigning King whose government, peace, and righteousness will never end. His rule restores dominion and establishes justice forever, not through force, but through divine zeal and love.

The message challenges listeners to examine their response to the Savior’s birth. Like the shepherds, will we run toward what God has revealed? Like Mary, will we treasure and ponder His work in our hearts? Jesus is the light for both Jew and Gentile, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

Christmas cheer, then, is not seasonal happiness—it is a call to seek the Lord, break up hardened ground, sow righteousness, and live in the joy of redemption made possible through Christ.

In Spiritual Warfare – Part 2, Pastor Owen Mason teaches believers how to actively engage the spiritual battle by putting on the whole armor of God and standing firm against the enemy’s schemes. Drawing from Ephesians 6, the message emphasizes that spiritual victory begins with intentional obedience—choosing daily to “put on” the new self created in righteousness and holiness through Christ.

Believers are reminded that the true battle is not against people, but against spiritual forces of darkness. Satan’s strategies are deceptive, but Scripture assures us that we are not ignorant of his designs. Through divine weapons—truth, faith, and God’s Word—we can tear down strongholds, take every thought captive, and stand victorious as more than conquerors through Christ.

A central focus of the message is the Belt of Truth, which holds all the armor together. Truth comes through God’s Word—both the Logos (written Word) and Rhema (revealed Word). Scripture renews the believer’s mind, exposes deception, and equips God’s people for every good work. When the Word dwells richly within us, it strengthens our faith, guards our hearts from sin, and aligns our lives with God’s will.

Pastor Mason also emphasizes the importance of humility and confession. Walking in truth requires acknowledging sin and receiving God’s faithful forgiveness, allowing Him to cleanse and equip us for obedience. As believers rightly handle the Word of Truth and allow it to shape their thoughts, worship, and actions, they become firmly grounded and spiritually prepared to stand in the evil day—fully equipped, confident, and victorious in Christ.

Pastor Owen Mason teaches that every believer is engaged in spiritual warfare, a battle not seen with physical eyes but deeply real and constant. He begins by reminding the church that God cares about order and obedience in the home and workplace—children honoring parents, fathers raising children gently in the Lord, workers serving with sincerity, and leaders treating those under them with dignity. These relationships reveal a heart submitted to Christ.

The core of the message comes from Ephesians 6:10–20, where Paul urges believers to “be strong in the Lord,” recognizing that our true enemy is not people but the spiritual forces of darkness. Because the battle is spiritual, we must fight with spiritual armor. Pastor Owen highlights that “arming up” requires willingness to step into the fight, endurance to withstand attacks, and faith like David’s when he faced Goliath. David declared God’s victory before the battle even began, proving the fight belongs to the Lord.

The sermon explains each piece of the armor of God: the belt of truth for stability, the breastplate of righteousness for protection, the shoes of gospel readiness for peace, the shield of faith to extinguish spiritual attacks, the helmet of salvation for security, and the sword of the Spirit—God’s Word—for offense. Prayer, constant and Spirit-led, empowers the believer to stay alert, persevere, and support fellow Christians. Pastor Owen concludes that walking in God’s strength, rather than human ability, enables believers to stand firm and boldly proclaim the gospel.