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Understanding the Elegant Math Behind Modern Machine Learning 1:14:43

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying mathematical concepts that power modern machine learning, to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives–even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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On Repeat, Part 2: Loyalty // Jamie Nunnally 38:32

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We all long for loyalty but human loyalty has limits. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally, shares about loyalty that we can depend on. Psalm 8:4 ESV What is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him? It doesn't make sense. Because although God doesn't need us, evidently He wants us. Exodus 34:6 ESV The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, "The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness." There is a Hebrew word in God's self-description: hesed. Hesed is a word mentioned 247 times in OT. Here are some ways its translated: Unfailing love, steadfast love, faithful love, constant love, gracious love, loyal love, lovingkindness, mercy, goodness, and favor. Pastor Jamie's definition: Hesed is the dependable and enthusiastic loyalty, kindness and support that is received when someone is in relationship with God. Lamentations 3:22-23 "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." This is the relationship written on your heart that you have judged every other relationship by. You were hardwired for Hesed. What do the Psalms say about hesed? 1. God's hesed never ends. Psalm 136:1 2. God's hesed isn't earned. God's loyalty isn't a loan He expects to be paid back—it's a gift with no strings attached. Psalm 106:43-45 NLT 3. God's hesed is pursuing you. Psalm 23:6 ESV Your sin and your shortcomings can't outrun the love of God. God's mercy moves faster than your mistakes. What is our response to Hesed? 1. Worship God. Psalm 63:3 NKJV Since God's love never quits, our worship shouldn't either. 2. Give God your loyalty. Loyalty shouldn't just be received; it should be returned. Proverbs 3:3 NLT His loyalty toward us should move us into our own loyalty toward Him. 3. Love people. God's love fills us, not only for our own benefit, but so we can pour it out on others. Romans 13:8-10 NLT Notice love is an obligation, not an option. You don't have to follow the 10 commandments if you'll just follow the one commandment. Let's stop letting others determine how we act—we have hesed. Since you're loved by God, love like God. While we fail to show up, wander away, and even forget about God, He is faithful, He never forgets us, and He is there waiting for us to return to Him. Exodus 34:7a NLT I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations... God's hesed love is faithful for 1000 generations, or 40,000 years! No failure, no mistake, and no amount of distance can separate you from His hesed love and loyalty. How are you responding to God's loyal love?…

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On Repeat, Part 1: Security // Eric Robertson 39:15

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Do you feel insecure? The desire to feel secure is foundational for psychological development. In part one of our series On Repeat: The Psalms' Greatest Hits , Pastor Eric Robertson explores one of the most powerful themes in the Psalms—security. As human beings, we all seek stability, but no amount of money, success, or preparation can provide the unshakable foundation we long for. Psalm 125:1-2 reminds us that true security comes from trusting in the Lord, not in our own strength. Psalm 125: 1-2: Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore. Life is full of uncertainties, and insecurity often comes from within rather than external circumstances. We chase financial success, relationships, and control, yet they leave us feeling just as vulnerable. Our biggest threat to our sense of security comes from insecurity . The problem isn't just that the world is uncertain—the problem is that we are. Even when life is stable, we struggle with insecurity. Insecurity is a feeling of self-doubt or a lack of confidence. Emotionally, it makes you feel like you're on roller skates but don't know how to skate. That is the feeling that we, as a society, run from. Psalm 46: 1-3 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging The Psalmist doesn't say that troubles will never come, but that in the midst of them, GOD IS OUR REFUGE. It's His presence, not our circumstances, that make us secure. The Psalms repeat this truth over and over—when life shakes us, we have a shelter that never fails. Join us as we discuss what it means to take refuge in God, let go of self-reliance, and find peace in His presence. When trouble comes, where do you run? 🔹 Key Scriptures: Psalm 125:1-2, Psalm 46:1-3, Psalm 57:1, Psalm 20:7, Psalm 56:10, Psalm 34:8 🔹 Topics: Faith, security, trusting God, insecurity, anxiety, overcoming fear, biblical wisdom from Psalms…

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Storyteller, Part 4: The Pharisee and the Tax Collector // Eric Robertson 37:47

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Are you a good person? Better than most? In this message, Pastor Eric Robertson shares a parable of Jesus that addresses the difference between those who are self-righteous and those who have through humility received the righteousness of God. Luke 18: 10-14 Pharisees were the good guys. They were the only people in Jerusalem doing something about the Roman occupation. Tax Collectors were traitors! They were Jews selected by Roman officials because they knew the culture and everyone's secrets. Breakdown Vs 10: It would have been normal to see a Pharisee stand in the temple and pray, but very odd to see a tax collector there. Vs 11-13 The Twist Vs 14 This is the reversal! This is the shocking end. If you were listening to this parable as Jesus told it, offense would be setting in, anger would be brewing. The bad guy finds redemption and the good guy finds condemnation. Vs 9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: Jesus is telling this parable to people who think they are better than they are. People, who through pride, believe that their efforts are enough to restore union with God. Kingdom Truths from the Parable 1. Self-righteousness blinds us to our brokenness. Self-righteousness is a reliance on one's own perceived goodness, morality, or religious works to justify oneself before God. Self-righteousness is a sin that blinds us to our own brokenness. When you are looking down on everyone else, you can't look in the mirror. God is looking for more than compliance. He is looking for surrender. 2. We are saved by grace, not good behavior. How you receive grace, shows you what you believe to be true about God. Those of us who feel like we need to work for or earn God's love may see God more like a boss. His grace flows from His eternal desire to be your Father. "Jesus did not come to change God's mind about us; He came to reveal the eternal truth that we are beloved." -Baxter Kruger In other words, God's grace doesn't purchase His love, it reveals it. Ephesians 1:4-5 Ephesians 2:8-9 3. Pride Ruins, Humility Restores. Galatians 6: 3-4 The reason pride is so dangerous is that it removes our ability to be reliant. If you don't think you need help, you are at risk of rejecting the very thing required to save you...God's grace. James 4: 6-10 Conclusion: The story of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector is a warning to us. Jesus leaves us with two choices at the end: either remain humble and allow God to elevate us or get knocked down. Some of us require the latter. But the scandal of the Gospel is that there is grace for the humble, and grace for the proud. Question: Who are you trusting in?…

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Storyteller, Part 3: The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant // Jamie Nunnally 44:27

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Do you struggle with forgiving others? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about Jesus's surprising teaching about forgiveness. Jesus didn't use parables to make everything clear, but to make everyone think. Today's parable: The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:21-35 3 Questions to ask: Who is being represented in this parable? 1. The king represents God. We can learn what God is like based on what this king does. Notice, He is not just an accountant, He is compassionate. Psalm 103:14 Isaiah 48:11 But also like the king, God gets really angry when someone who has been forgiven so much refuses to forgive another. 2. The servant who was forgiven the larger amount represents us. Romans 3:23 Some of the things we have done were unforgivable, yet we are freely forgiven. 3. The servant who wasn't forgiven the smaller amount represents those who have hurt us. Ephesians 4:32 What is the surprise twist in the story? There are three twists: 1. The king forgave an astronomical amount of debt. 2. The forgiven servant refused to forgive a far less amount after he had been forgiven. 3. Jesus says God will do the same to us if we don't forgive. What are the kingdom lessons in the story? 1. Forgiveness is a two-sided coin: heads, I'm forgiven; tails, I forgive. You can't spend only one side of a coin, and you can't separate your forgiveness from your forgiving. Matthew 6:14-15 If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. This isn't a threat, its an explanation. Jesus isn't saying God is waiting to pounce on us if we don't forgive. Instead, He's explaining a kingdom reality about the nature of forgiveness. 2. You won't survive unforgiveness. James 2:13 NLT Forgiveness doesn't condone sin, it doesn't deny what happened, and it doesn't replace having wise boundaries with people who hurt you. Forgiveness is hard, but here is the truth: the pain you feel during the process of forgiving someone is nowhere near the pain you will feel if you hold on to the unforgiveness. 3. We are to make a big deal of our own sin, not other people's sin. 1 Tim 1:15 4. Forgiveness is a mindset, not only a moment. Matthew 18:21-22 Forgiveness is not just a point in time action; It's a life-long decision. Here is God's promise in the process: If you will forgive the people who hurt you, God will remove the pain they caused you. Unforgiveness is like keeping old junk in your house. The more you hold onto, the less room you have for peace. When you forgive, you're clearing space for God's grace to move in. Are you learning the lessons of the unforgiving servant?…

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Storyteller, Part 2: The Parable of the Sower // Jamie Nunnally 41:59

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There is parable that Jesus says is the key to understanding all parables. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally helps us understand this important teaching of Jesus. Jesus didn't use parables to make everything clear, but to make everyone think. Questions to ask when reading a parable: 1. Who does each character represent? 2. Where is the surprise twist in the story? 3. What are the kingdom lessons behind each parable? Today's parable: The Parable of the Sower Mark 4:3-9 NLT A sower is someone who plants seed. Mark 4:14 - 20 Questions to ask: Who is being represented in this parable? The farmer is anyone sharing the seed—the truth of God's word. The seed on the footpath represents people with hard hearts. Like rain on a water-proof jacket, it never soaks in. Why? Offense – holding unforgiveness in your heart makes you suspicious of everyone. Hurt – an unhealed heart will grow hard to protect itself from more hurt. Pride – the prideful heart isn't open to correction because they already think they know everything. Rebellion – the more you choose intentional disobedience, the harder it becomes to obey. Hebrews 3:7b-8a Satan wants to steal God's truth from you, just like birds want your food. The seed on the rocky soil represents people with shallow hearts. Problems and persecution come and they wither rather quickly. John 16:33 MSG The seed among thorns represents those who let worry, wealth and wanting overtake the growing fruit. 1 John 2:16-17 NIV The seed on good soil represents those who hear and accept—they repent, apply the word and live in the ways of the kingdom. James 1:23-24 NLT What is the twist in the story? The farmer threw seed everywhere. That was very inefficient farming, but it demonstrates the heart with which God shares Himself. What are the kingdom lessons in the story? 1. God's word is for everyone. He sows seed everywhere. Titus 2:11 You've been given the antidote to this world's sickness—don't keep it to yourself. Don't reject God on someone else's behalf. Don't decide for them—just sow seed. 2. It's the condition of our heart that determines if we receive from God. 2 Peter 1:3 This is why Proverbs 4:23 says keep/guard your heart will all diligence and above all else. Safeguard your soil! 3. Our application of God's instruction determines the amount of fruit in our lives. James 2:14 Real faith is evidenced by action. What determines 30, 60, or 100 fold? The quality of the soil. Your production is based on your hearing and accepting—your obedience. The degree to which you obey is the degree to which you'll produce a harvest of spiritual fruit. James 1:21 NLT ...Humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls. What type of soil are you?…

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Storyteller, Part 1: The Wheat and the Weeds // Jamie Nunnally 40:31

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Ever wondered why there are so many imposters and hypocrites in churches? What should we do about it? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares insights both this topic from a story that Jesus told. Why did Jesus use parables? Matthew 13:12-13a Jesus didn't use parables to make everything clear, but to make everyone think. Jesus' parables reveal people's hearts—they penetrate some hearts and they harden others. With His use of parables, Jesus isn't hiding truth FROM people; He's hiding it FOR people, in hopes that it draws them closer to Him. Questions to ask when reading a parable: 1. Who does each character represent? 2. What is the surprise twist in the story? 3. What are the kingdom lessons behind each story? Today's parable: The Wheat and the Weeds Matthew 13:24-30 The weeds in the story, are also called tares, but they're known today as darnel weed, often called false wheat. Jesus' explanation Matthew 13:36-43 3 Questions to ask: Who does each character represent? Jesus – Farmer The field – the world Wheat – people who follow Jesus Weeds – the people who don't follow Jesus The farmer's enemy – the devil The harvest – the end of the world The harvesters – the angels What is the twist in the story? The farmer waited until harvest to sort the wheat from the weeds. 28-30 God is playing the long game. God's justice is coming eventually, but God's mercy is here currently. What are the kingdom lessons in the story? 1. It is often difficult to distinguish between believers and unbelievers, especially at the earliest stages of growth. We must be slow to declare which is which. Jude 1:22-23 NLT God is long-suffering towards those you find insufferable. This is why we don't throw people away when they make a mistake, when they struggle with sin, or when they're taking longer to "get it" than we think they should. Our father is a farmer and growing people takes time. 2. God is not calling you to be a holy weed eater. We have not been instructed to go in guns blazing, clearing out and cleaning up all we see wrong in someone's life. Why? Because sometimes, you look like a weed too. Galatians 6:1 NIV Christians shouldn't be passive against evil, but we're called to be patient with people. John 3:17 NLT If God didn't send Jesus into the world to judge the world, I doubt He sent you to judge it. 3. God's judgement is real, but not yet revealed. Romans 2:5 Some of you are too excited about the prospect of people going to hell. Others of you aren't concerned enough about people going to hell. Be angry at injustice, but trust the wisdom of the Lord of the harvest and share God's grace with others while we can. Are you learning the lessons found in the parable of the wheat and the weeds?…

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Level Up, Part 4: Worship // Jamie Nunnally 40:36

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Ready to take things to the next level? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how focusing on worship can help you level up in your spiritual growth. Worship is devotion expressed. The word used in Greek literally means "to kiss the hand, in token of reverence". Worship is doing something that honors God and demonstrates your love and devotion for Him. Attention – Affection - Action If you're doing nothing, you're not worshipping. We are wired for worship. You will worship someone or something. You might as well choose for yourself who you worship, and not allow your devotion to be hijacked by current culture. Why do we use music? God has chosen music as a means of spiritual communication. There is spiritual information in songs. If its true in the positive, then its true in the negative. Music by itself is not worship, it's the vehicle that can take your heart into worship. 2 Kings 3:15 ESV Music can usher in the presence of God. 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 NLT Music is an incredible gift from God. It captures and releases emotion. Music carries spiritual messages. Worship should be done wholeheartedly, not halfheartedly. Psalm 86:12 ESV Isaiah 29:13 NIV Our worship service shouldn't just be lip service. Watching people worship God is not the same as worshipping God. Worship should be done in spirit and in truth. John 4:23 "But the time is coming—indeed it's here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way." Worshipping in spirit and truth is without pretense, with authenticity, honesty, and sincerity. Come to God as you really are. Of the 150 Psalms, 42 are "laments" where the author is struggling with life and is asking tough questions. Some are even "imprecatory." We try to fake it with people, but don't try to fake it with God. He heard you think up that lie in your head. Worship should be a sacrifice. Romans 12:1 NIV Whether we're singing a song or saying no to sin, our obedience is an act of worship. Don't give God something that doesn't cost you. True worship will cost you your comfort, your dignity, your fear. Don't give God your leftover worship. Worship is done many ways, and one doesn't replace the others. Ephesians 5:18b-19 ...be filled with the Holy Spirit, 19 singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. Two main divisions here: 1. Corporate worship (done in a group) Psalms: scripture Hymns: church songs that people know Spiritual songs: new songs from the Spirit 2. Personal worship (done in private) Making music in your hearts "Worship is simply giving God His breath back." – Louie Giglio Are you using worship to level up?…

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Level Up, Part 3: Rest // Eric Robertson 36:11

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Here is the problem: According to the World Health Organization, 40% of 10,000 people surveyed reported suffering from burnout in 2023. Burnout is a recognized psychological condition that results in physical and emotional fatigue, where we feel tired and lack motivation. It closely resembles depression. Analyzing the Problem: · Is time our problem? · What about money? Inside of us is this desire for meaning and for life that is only truly filled by knowing and being known by God. In our pursuit of trying to fill this desire we instead chase pleasure, plenty, and power. 1 John 2: 16 · The division in our hearts is one of restlessness and exhaustion. One half of our heart says "I'm tired and I need rest," while the other half says, " I am restless and I want more." · We know we need to rest, but we don't want to. In Exodus 13 and 14, God frees the Israelites from the bondage of endless exhaustion. In the chapters that follow, God institutes something called Sabbath ("stop" in Hebrew) · Later in Amos 8:5 god criticizes Israel for their hatred of rest. · Israel had one eye on the rest and the other on the clock. This desire for more contributes to our lack of desire to rest. How many times have you felt guilty about taking a break? How many of you sit down only to think about all of the things you need to be doing? When you continuously run stop signs, you will eventually get into a wreck. We go and do without restraint in hopes of finding meaning and life. The way to find life is not through doing more but by doing less. Solution: Jesus presents us with an invitation to his Gospel of rest. His invitation to rest extends to us today. Matthew 11: 28-30 · This invitation is to a spiritual rest and a way of life. A rhythm or way of doing life that trusts that God knows my need for rest and will do more in my absence than I could do working overtime. · When Israel found itself stuck in a cycle of labor and exhaustion, God gave them an exit (Exodus). That Exodus for us is taking time away from the cycle and resting, delighting, and worshipping. · Jesus gives us an exit. That exit involves resting from our spiritual works AND working into our lives a rhythm of physical rest. Sitting at the Feet of Jesus Luke 10: 38-42 1. Martha was right. "But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made." Resting is about trusting God with what we need to do so that He can give us what we need. 2. Mary chose the better over the good. This country is great, and the opportunities are good, but Jesus is better. 3. Martha's works could be taken away, but Mary's rest was eternal. Our stuff can be taken from us, Jesus can't. Never trade the eternal for the external…

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Level Up, Part 2: Community // Jamie Nunnally 48:03

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Why is community important? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how focusing on community can help you level up to the next stage of spiritual growth. Community is togetherness. It's gathering around a common faith and relying on one another for help, support and guidance—both naturally and spiritually. It's doing life together. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy wrote the country a letter and said, "As I finish my tenure as Surgeon General, this is my parting prescription, my final wish for all of us: choose community." Reports show that Americans are lonelier than ever. The American Psychiatric Association reported in 2024 that 30% of US adults say they have experienced feelings of loneliness at least once a week, and 30% of young adults say they feel lonely every day. Community is not connectivity, assembly, or being friendly. We have confused community with connectivity. The connectivity of the digital age is convenient, but it is a counterfeit of true community. We have also confused community with being friendly. Community is based on being authentic, not just being nice to one another. We have also confused community with assembly. True community requires that we engage with one other, not just gather together. In scripture, the word for community in Greek is koinonia - fellowship, association, sharing, joint participation, intimacy. Acts 2:42 NIV "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." The invitation to follow Christ, is an invitation into community, because other people have been invited, too. Jesus saves individuals, but we grow in groups. Things that kill community: Mistrust – our past wounds cause us to view others through a lense of suspicion. Perfectionism – everything and everybody should be perfect. Being Fake – unwillingness to be real, vulnerable and accountable. You need community. 1. It helps you. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NLT 2. It matures you. You don't get better by being comfortable. Strength comes from stretching. 1 John 4:19-21 You can't love God and not love His kids. Learning to love people teaches you about God because that what He does. 3. It heals you. James 5:16 NLT Many Christians are forgiven of their sin, but they are not healed from it because they have refused to embrace community. How Do We Level Up Through Community? 1. Hang out. Make time to be with other people. Acts 5:42 Jesus had groups of 3 (close friends), 12 (spiritual family), 70 (ministry), 120 (acquaintances), & 500 (the church). Hebrews 10:25 "And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near." 2. Help out. You can grow spiritually by investing in others. Galatians 6:10 Serve your city and serve your church family. Galatians 6:2 Independence and dependence aren't healthy - we are called to interdependence. Are you using community to level up?…

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Level Up, Part 1: Prayer and Fasting // Jamie Nunnally 38:59

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Ready to take things to the next level? In this series, we talk about things that help us grow spiritually. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally encourages us in prayer and fasting. What is prayer? Prayer is communication with God. Prayer is the intersection of three things: 1) Being with God 2) Talking to God 3) Listening to God What is fasting? Fasting is the practice of not eating food in order to amplify your prayer. You can't be filled if you're already full, so fasting is making room so you can communicate with God more effectively. It's denying the flesh in order to advance the spirit. Fasting turns deciding into discerning. How to level up though prayer: 1. Pray without distraction. Luke 5:16 ESV "But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed." Let's be honest, many of us are used to asking Google instead of asking God. You can't do important things when you're distracted by insignificant things. Good things become bad things when they distract us from God things. John Ortberg – "For many of us the great danger is not that we will renounce our faith. It is that we will become so distracted and rushed and preoccupied that we will settle for a mediocre version of it." 2. Pray like you know God. Have you ever asked yourself, if God already knows everything, why do we have to pray? Because prayer fulfills His desire for relationship with you, and because relationships are founded on communication. Prayer is not getting God to do something for you, it's getting to know God. Hebrews 4:16 NIV "Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Prayer should be personal, not transactional. 3. Pray like you'll make a difference. James 5:16-17 NLT "The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and a half years!" Your prayers are so important that they actually affect the outcome of history. Think of this: If prayer changes things, not praying changes things too. So why don't you pray as much as you could? You'll only talk to God if you believe He's listening. 4. Pray a lot. Luke 11:5-8 NLT Your prayers never bother God. But do you know what does bother Him? Us, absent of relationship, wanting to use Him as our genie. 5. Pray, then listen. John 10:27 "My sheep hear my voice." Sit with God after talking to Him and learn to be led by Him. How would your life be different if you committed to prayer and fasting? Are you using prayer and fasting to level up?…

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Turning Points: Growing Through Change // Jamie Nunnally 34:17

منذ 10 weeks34:17

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Think of change and transition in your life as turning points. Most trips require a series of turns to get to where you're going. That's what change is – changes are the turning points that lead you to your destination. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares what the Bible says about navigating change. 1. Change is inevitable. Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." You have to give something up to get something new. You can never walk in all God has for your future if you're still holding onto what He gave you in the past. Life is relay race. It doesn't matter have fast you run—you won't win the race if you don't learn how to pass the baton from change to change. 2. God wants to walk you through the changes in your life. Joshua 1:9 ESV "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." If you tend to be hostile to change, recognize your tendency and take it slow. We slow down to take turns. Psalm 23:4 ESV 3. Change is necessary to get you to where you need to be. Jesus had to go through crucifixion in order to experience resurrection. Luke 5:37-38 Protecting what you have is the enemy of acquiring what you need. 4. God wants to give you His perspective on the change you're experiencing. You can't apply God's solution to a problem until you see God's perspective on it. Ephesians 1:18 NIV "I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people." Perspective is tied to location. The closer you are to God, the more you'll see things the way He does. 5. Maybe you have a particular role to play during this time of change. Esther 4:14 What if you're not a victim of change but a victor through change? 6. Changing requires choosing. Get to choose how you respond to change. Choose trust, God can be trusted. Proverbs 3:5 ESV "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding." Change is painful. But it's not as painful as staying stuck where you aren't supposed to be. "Change is inevitable; Growth is optional" – John Maxwell You can either grumble through change, or grow through change. What if you decided now that the inevitable change you will face in 2025 will be used for your personal growth? Are you growing through change?…

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Wishlist, Part 4: Presence // Jamie Nunnally 43:07

منذ 11 weeks43:07

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What is the greatest gift that you could receive from God? What is it that you really want? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about the greatest gift: God's presence. This Christmas, God doesn't just want to give you what you think you want, but what you really want. Not only does God want you to know who He is. He wants to be with you. You were created for communion with God. Matthew 1:23 NIV Immanuel" (which means "God with us"). When it came time for the announcement, God did something very strange and announced the birth of Jesus to two unlikely groups: 1. Shepherds. Luke 2:8-10 NLT Why shepherds? 1) Because God came for everyone, not just the wealthy and educated and 2) they were willing to share the news. Luke 2:17 NLT God speaks to those who will share. If you feel like God isn't speaking to you like He used to, ask yourself what have I done with what God has already said? 2. Wisemen. Matthew 2:1-2 NLT Why magi? 1) They helped verify the birth of the messiah through objective observers and fulfillment of prophecy. 2) Because God came for everyone, not just the Jews. There is only one path to God – Jesus. But Jesus will travel many paths to find his lost children. Jesus spoke the language of astrology to reach out the pagan wisemen. Can you find God through astrology? No. But God can find you there. How can we receive the gift of God's presence? 1) Invitation.Habakkuk 2:14 NLT For as the waters fill the sea, the earth will be filled with an awareness of the glory of the Lord. Awareness is the key to experiencing God's presence. Revelation 3:20 NLT [Laodecia] "Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends." Imagine waiting on a guest to arrive that you hadn't invited. 2) Preparation.You can create a favorable environment for your guest so they'll stick around, and they'll want to come back. Scripture talks about grieving the Holy Spirit and quenching the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 4:30-32 ESV; 1 Thessalonians 5:19 ESV If you want the Holy Spirit hang out at your place, you've got to clean it up. Proverbs 1:7 "Fear" in Hebrew includes the idea of wonder, amazement, mystery, astonishment, gratitude, admiration, and even worship. If you'll fear God everywhere you go, you'll see God everywhere you go. How do you walk around with something important? By keeping it in mind with every step you take. 3) Habitation. John 15:4 Abide = remain in, dwell, stay with. Not visitation, but habitation. Make living in God's presence a lifestyle. God entrusts us with the measure of His presence that we are willing to diligently guard. Are you walking in the gift of God's presence?…

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Wishlist, Part 3: Purpose // Jamie Nunnally 35:14

منذ 12 weeks35:14

35:14

What does God want to give you this Christmas? In the message Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how God doesn't just want to give you what you THINK you want, but what you REALLY want. One of the things God wants to give you this Christmas is purpose. The Christmas story is all about purpose. 1 John 3:8 NASB Life seems pointless when you're purposeless. You were made for meaning and you were planned for purpose by a Creator who intentionally crafted you. Psalm 57:2 NLT You can't determine your own purpose because you didn't make yourself! Your Salvation is not only about having a future home in heaven but having a present purpose on earth. Your ultimate destination is Heaven, but you have purpose here and now, not just there and then. What is your purpose? 1. Get to know God. God created you for connection with Him. John 17:3 And this is the way to have eternal life—to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth. Eternal life is not just a destination, it's answering the invitation to know a person. Its not just a place, it's a process. 2 Peter 3:18 "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." 2. Get to know your spiritual family. God fashioned you for family. Luke 10:27-29 You can love God by yourself, but you can't love others by yourself. Matthew 6:9-13 – it's "us" and "we", not "I" and "me". We're saved as individuals but we grow in groups. Christian growth is a group project and only immature believers believe by themselves. 3. Get to work. God created you to contribute. Ephesians 2:10 For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Every Christian is a minister as is called to three things: 1) Be in Christ, 2) doing good things 3) according to God's plan We don't work to get saved, but once we're saved, we get to work. 1 Cor 15:58 "So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless." Service is God's pathway to your purpose. You won't be happy until you're helping. We get to be a small part of God's big plan. Psalm 84:10 Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. Do you know your purpose? Are you excited or are you just existing? Are you walking in the purpose God has given you?…

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Wishlist, Part 2: Peace // Jamie Nunnally 39:10

منذ 13 weeks39:10

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This Christmas, God doesn't just want to give you what you think you want, but what you really want. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how God wants to give you peace. Luke 2:14 NKJV "Glory to God in highest, and peace on earth, goodwill towards men. What is peace? 1. Peace does not come from inactivity. 1 Peter 3:11 NKJV (Psalm 34:14) – "...seek peace and pursue it" NLT: "Search for peace, and work to maintain it." 4 words: seek, pursue, search and work. Peace won't come by doing nothing. If the world has to stop in order for you to have peace, you'll never have peace. John 16:33 NLT "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." Peace is not the absence of problems but the learned skill of remaining unaffected by them. 2. Peace does not come from being in control.Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord, don't trust in yourself. Control is trusting in your ability to fix things. But control is an illusion because we are not qualified to fix everything. 3. Peace is a person. John 14:27 ESV "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. God is not trying to give you your peace, He's trying to give you His peace. How do we receive peace? 1. Plan for peace. Prov 21:5 NLT "The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance If you try to everything, you won't enjoy anything." Take time away from the peace-drainers and give it to the peace giver. 2. Practice peace. Phil 4:6-7 ESV "Be anxious for nothing, but in all things by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." An unthankful heart turns into an entitled heart, and an entitled heart never has peace because it can't be satisfied. 3. Protect your peace. Colossians 3:15 NLT "And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts." Protecting your peace is difficult because other people want yours when they run out of theirs. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation." God has already done his job by giving peace. Now we must do our job by receiving that peace. Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you. "Nose up, toes up" – don't let anyone steal your peace. Are you living in the peace God has given you?…

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Wishlist, Part 1: The Unoffended Life // Tim Martin 34:22

منذ 14 weeks34:22

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What is your spiritual wishlist? Did you know that you can live life unoffended? In this message, Pastor Tim Martin shares how you can life an unoffended life. When offenses come, you can choose not to be offended. Every day we have choices. James 1:2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. You predetermine that you will not be offended. Offense is a sister to unforgiveness. How do you deal with offense? If someone offend you, go to that person and reconcile with that person. Unforgiveness or offense is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to get sick. Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses. Matthew 6:14-15 If you forgive those who sin against you, your Heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. Colossians 3:13 Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Carrying offense is the same as holding unforgiveness toward another. Forgiveness is contagious. When you share your offense with others, people get mad because you are mad. Don't spread offense. Consider whether you are offended at God. Have you blamed God for something? You need to understand that there are some things you will never understand. If there is a loss that you have experienced, or something happened that you don't understand, know that God has got it. He is with you.…

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