I Am Barrabas

💭 One Encounter Changes Everything💭

What if your worst moment doesn't have to define you? In John 8, religious leaders dragged a woman caught in adultery before Jesus—not seeing a person, but a prop—ready to condemn her publicly. Yet Jesus knelt in the dirt, silenced her accusers with one sentence, and offered words that still echo today: *"Neither do I condemn you."* Pastor Mike unpacks the powerful difference between shame and conviction, condemnation and grace. If you've been carrying heavy stones—regret, failure, hidden secrets—this message is your invitation to finally lay them down. Don't miss it.

💭 One Encounter Changes Everything💭

What if the chaos of your packed schedule is quietly pulling you away from the very One you're trying to serve? In Luke 10, two sisters welcome Jesus for dinner—no miracles, no crowds—yet this ordinary evening becomes one of Scripture's most transformative moments. Pastor Mike reveals how Martha's distraction mirrors our own exhausted, over-committed souls, and why Jesus tenderly calls us not to do more, but to *be* more present. If you've confused busyness with fruitfulness, this message is your invitation to reclaim what matters most. Don't miss it—sit at His feet and let Him restore your soul.

💭 One Encounter Changes Everything💭

What if the very thing holding you back is actually what positions you for a life-changing encounter with Jesus? In this powerful message, Pastor Kathy unpacks the story of Zacchaeus—a wealthy, powerful man who climbed a tree out of curiosity and came down completely transformed. Though Zacchaeus thought he was searching for Jesus, Jesus was already searching for him, calling him by name before he could even descend. Part of the "One Encounter Changes Everything" series, this message reveals that your limitations, your past, and your emptiness aren't obstacles—they're invitations.

Don't miss this one.

🌊 What are you trying to fill your life with? 🌊

This Sunday, Pastor Kathy shared about the woman at the well who kept looking for satisfaction in all the wrong places—5 marriages, countless disappointments, hiding from everyone... Until ONE encounter with Jesus changed EVERYTHING. We've all been there, right? Thinking "if I could just get that promotion... that relationship... that house... THEN I'll be happy." But Jesus offers something different—living water that actually satisfies. 💧

💭 God's Forgiveness Is Given and Required... 💭

This weekend Pastor Bob shared a powerful message about one of the hardest commands Jesus gives us: forgiving others the way God has forgiven us.

Here's the reality check: We've been forgiven a debt of $16.8 BILLION (seriously—that's the modern equivalent Jesus used in His parable). Yet we struggle to forgive someone who owes us $32,000 worth of hurt.

The math doesn't add up. But more importantly—unforgiveness doesn't just hurt them. It destroys US.

As Bob said: "Unforgiveness is based solely on pride and selfishness. When we hold onto it, we become like a dead shrub in an empty land—isolated, lonely, and blind to all the good things God places around us."

🔥 Breakfast on the Beach 🔥

Peter denied Jesus three times by a charcoal fire. Later, Jesus met him at another charcoal fire—not to shame him, but to restore him.

For every denial, Jesus asked: "Do you love me?" For every "yes," Jesus replied: "Feed my sheep."

Your failure is not final. Your shame is not yours to carry forever.

💬 Question for you: Have you ever felt too broken or ashamed to be used by God? How does Peter's story of restoration speak to you today?