Discover how to overcome spiritual homesickness and find your true identity in God through the powerful lessons from Jesus' baptism and temptation. This message explores the deep spiritual longing many Christians experience and provides practical guidance for establishing spiritual anchors in your daily life.Learn why Jesus needed baptism and how His Father's declaration of love became His spiritual GPS location during times of testing. Understand the purpose of wilderness seasons in spiritual growth and how they prepare us for God's calling on our lives. Discover how Jesus overcame Satan's temptations by quoting Scripture and why memorizing God's word is crucial for spiritual victory.Explore the concept of developing a rule of life, inspired by early desert fathers and mothers who organized their entire existence around practices that kept them anchored in God's presence. With Americans spending an average of 49 hours weekly on screens while relying on minimal spiritual input, this message addresses the urgent need for daily spiritual practices.Key topics covered include: spiritual identity in Christ, overcoming temptation through Scripture, the importance of daily Bible reading and prayer, creating space for God's presence, wilderness seasons and spiritual growth, baptism and spiritual commissioning, memorizing Scripture for spiritual warfare, establishing spiritual anchors and practices, finding belonging in God's love, and organizing life around God's priorities.Whether you're struggling with spiritual dryness, feeling overwhelmed by cultural noise, or seeking deeper intimacy with God, this message provides biblical foundations and practical steps for returning to your spiritual home. Learn how to create sustainable spiritual practices that will anchor you in God's love and help you live from your true identity as His beloved child.Perfect for Christians seeking spiritual growth, those in wilderness seasons, believers wanting to deepen their relationship with God, and anyone feeling spiritually homesick or disconnected from their faith.

This sermon was recorded at a Sunday morning gathering at Church of the Lookout in Longmont, Colorado.

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Discover the life-changing message of the prodigal son parable and how it reveals God's incredible love for you. This powerful Bible story shows us how we all wander from God's love in both obvious and subtle ways, searching for security, significance, and belonging in the wrong places. Learn about the two types of spiritual lostness represented by the younger son's rebellion and the older brother's religious distance. Many Christians today struggle with older brother syndrome—doing good things while missing genuine intimacy with God. Explore practical ways to come home to the Father's love through prayer, fasting, and spiritual practices that create holy hunger. This message addresses common struggles like fear of missing out, people-pleasing, performance-based Christianity, and spiritual dryness. Perfect for anyone seeking deeper relationship with God, understanding God's grace, or looking for spiritual renewal in the new year. Topics covered include biblical parables, Christian living, spiritual growth, God's love, repentance, forgiveness, prayer life, fasting, spiritual disciplines, and finding purpose in faith. Whether you're dealing with obvious sin or subtle spiritual distance, discover how the Father is waiting with open arms for your return. Learn to recognize where you might be seeking fulfillment outside God's love and how to develop practices that draw you closer to Him. This encouraging message reminds us that coming home to God is not about earning His favor but simply saying "Father I need You and I want You."

This sermon was recorded at a Sunday morning gathering at Church of the Lookout in Longmont, Colorado.

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Discover the transformative power of Christmas joy and learn why it's meant to be shared with others. This message explores the biblical foundation of true joy versus temporary happiness, revealing how Jesus offers us his own divine joy as a gift. Learn practical ways to share joy through gratitude, testimony, and celebration, while also discovering how to receive joy from others even during difficult seasons. Perfect for anyone seeking deeper meaning during the Christmas season, struggling with depression or discouragement, or wanting to understand the difference between happiness and biblical joy. Topics covered include: the angel's announcement to shepherds, Jesus's promise of joy in John 15, the Trinity's perfect joy, sharing testimonies and gratitude, practicing intercessory joy, celebrating others' blessings, Christmas meaning and purpose, biblical joy versus worldly happiness, community and fellowship, spiritual maturity, Romans 12 principles, holiday family gatherings, and creating collective celebration. Whether you're preparing for Christmas gatherings, seeking hope during difficult times, or wanting to grow in spiritual maturity, this message offers biblical wisdom for experiencing and sharing the indestructible joy that comes through Christ. Learn how joy multiplies when shared communally and discover practical applications for your relationships and family dynamics during the holiday season.

This sermon was recorded at a Sunday morning gathering at Church of the Lookout in Longmont, Colorado.

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