Hindsight Part 2: Healthy Hindsight & Heaven’s Cancel Culture

Are you a prisoner to your past or is it a weapon for your future? In Part 2 of our "Hindsight" series, Pastor Ben Lehew explores how to look back in order to move forward with freedom and power.

While the world uses "cancel culture" to blacklist people for their past, Pastor Ben shares the beauty of Heaven’s version of cancel culture. Based on Colossians 2:14, we see that Jesus has already canceled the debt of sin that stood against us, nailing it to the cross.

In this message, you’ll learn three practical steps for healthy hindsight:

1. See it for what it was: Stop "romanticizing your bondage" or watching the "highlight reel of hell." Tell the whole truth about past seasons—including the pain and compromise—so you can truly be free from them.

2. Say goodbye to what can’t stay: God doesn't want you to erase your memory, but He does want you to stop giving the past power over your future.

3. Break the cycle: If you've been circling the same mountain of struggle for years, it’s time to stop the cycle and "turn north" toward God’s promised land.

Don't let the enemy narrate your story. It’s time to align your perspective with Heaven and say "Canceled" to every hurt, failure, and struggle trying to hold you back.

Scripture References:

• Colossians 2:14

• Luke 24:13-35 (The Road to Emmaus)

• Isaiah 43:18-19

• Deuteronomy 2:1-3

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In this uplifting New‑Year message, Pastor Ben Lehew invites the congregation to start 2026 with a fresh “spiritual lens.” Using the theme “My past is not my prison—it’s my weapon,” he explores three kinds of hindsight. Pastor Ben encourages listeners to record (“rehearse”) God’s past faithfulness, journal victories, and use those memories as fuel for the year ahead. The sermon blends biblical teaching, personal testimony of overcoming addiction, and practical challenges (vision boards, goal‑setting) while urging the church to reject “spiritual amnesia” and walk confidently into 2026.

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In this uplifting Sunday‑morning message, Pastor Dan Prus opens with a light‑hearted joke before guiding us into a powerful meditation on Isaiah 66:1‑2: “…the one who is poor and contrite, who trembles at My word.” Using vivid travel memories from historic German churches, Dan shows that God isn’t looking for grand buildings but for hearts marked by humility and repentance. He then walks us through several biblical “people God looks on”:

Mary Magdalene – the first witness of the risen Christ, a woman once delivered from seven demons.

Thomas the Doubter – whose honest questioning led to a personal encounter with the risen Lord.

Peter – despite three denials, restored to shepherd the flock.

Dan ties each story to modern struggles—past mistakes, addiction, legal troubles, and everyday doubts—reminding us that our past does not define us; God calls us by name and looks on us with favor when we turn to Him with contrite spirits.

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Through vivid storytelling and heartfelt illustration, the sermon challenges us to extend Christ‑like hospitality, trust God’s timing when doors seem closed, and recognize the Angel’s assurance that He is working behind the scenes. Takeaway – Even a “full inn” can become the setting for God’s greatest miracle. If you’re a volunteer in video production, worship leader, or simply seeking fresh insight into the Christmas story, this teaching will encourage you to see God’s light shining in every “stable” you encounter.

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👑 Heaven Came Down: I Woke Up At Bethel Jacob was the ultimate "church kid" with a crooked heart, running from his past mistakes—a deceiver, a cheater. He was alone, afraid, and sleeping with a stone for a pillow when everything felt uncertain. But in that dark, "wrong place" called Luz, God showed up. Heaven invaded his crisis! The ladder wasn't a staircase for Jacob to climb to get good enough; it was a Savior descending to meet him right where he was. The place didn't change; Jacob's awareness did. He woke up and realized, "Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it". That place of mess became Bethel (House of God). The truth is: God’s plan began before your worst decision and continues beyond your biggest mistake. Jesus is the Ladder. You may have come in with a stone under your head, but you are leaving with a ladder over your life.

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Have you ever wondered what it means to be a spiritual warrior in today's world? In Romans 13, Pastor Ben reveals how we're called to be "God's Gladiators," equipped for victory through Christ. Drawing powerful parallels between Roman soldiers and our spiritual battle, he unpacks how we must cast off darkness and put on the full armor of light. Through vivid military imagery and personal stories, Pastor Ben shows that we're not just saved—we're enlisted in God's army. Whether facing internal struggles or external attacks, this message empowers you with practical tools to stand firm in faith. Don't miss this vital teaching on living as more than conquerors. Watch now to discover your spiritual battle plan!

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Could gratitude be the key that unlocks heaven's power in your life? In this compelling message, Pastor Ben reveals how heaven isn't just a distant destination—it's meant to transform our present reality. Through powerful biblical examples like Paul and Silas praising God in prison, he shows how thanksgiving isn't just a response to blessings, but a catalyst for breakthrough. Drawing from the Hebrew word "todah," Pastor Ben illustrates that gratitude expressed before victory releases heaven's power into our circumstances. Whether you're facing personal challenges or seeking spiritual growth, this inspiring message offers practical insights for experiencing heaven's reality today. Don't miss this opportunity to discover how your praise can split open closed doors and change lives around you.

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Have you ever considered that your salvation story is actually a divine love story? Pastor Ben unveils the profound parallels between ancient Galilean wedding traditions and our relationship with Christ, where the cross wasn't just an execution—it was God's proposal. Through vivid details of traditional betrothal customs, from the bride price to the ceremonial cup, we discover how Jesus paid the ultimate price, offered us His covenant, and is preparing a place in His Father's house. Whether you're a long-time believer or seeking faith, this message reveals the beautiful truth: you're not just saved, you're spoken for. Watch now to understand your part in God's eternal love story and learn what it means to live as His faithful bride.

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