In this powerful closing message of the Intimacy with God series, Fahtima unpacks the life-changing truth that prayer and worship are not religious rituals, but sacred pathways to intimacy with God.
Discover how prayer realigns our hearts, leads us to surrender, and strengthens our dependence on God. Learn how worship transforms atmospheres, renews our perspective, and becomes a weapon of faith.

With practical insights, personal stories, full scripture references, and soul-stirring encouragement, this message will help you build a life rooted in communion with God—where your heart can be fully known, fully loved, and continually transformed.

“Prayer isn’t ritual—it’s relational.”

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In this powerful and honest message, Pastor Ely unpacks what it means to truly put God first, not just in belief, but in action. Teaching from John 6 and Matthew 13, he explores the cost and the beauty of sacrifice, focusing on two biblical practices: fasting and finances.

You’ll hear real stories, personal challenges, and practical teaching about how these spiritual disciplines lead us to a deeper intimacy with God.
💡 “God cannot fill any vessel that is not willing to be emptied.”

Whether you’re new to following Jesus or want to realign your priorities, this episode will encourage you to let go of the fluff, and pursue what truly matters.

📄 Fasting Resource: Biblical instructions on fasting
💰 Tithing Resource: Biblical instructions on tithes and offerings

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In part two of our Intimacy with God series, we dive into what it truly means to surrender, not just to believe, but to follow. Drawing from Luke 9:23–25, Hebrews 12, and 2 Timothy 3, this message challenges us to lay down the burdens we were never asked to carry.

Ely shares candid stories and real talk about trading cultural Christianity for Kingdom obedience. From the crosses of guilt, shame, and people-pleasing to the cross Jesus actually invites us to pick up daily, this sermon is a wake-up call for anyone feeling weighed down or stuck in the cycle of doing more.

Because following Jesus is not about performance, it’s about surrender.
And when you follow Him with the right cross, you walk lighter, not heavier.

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Title: Being Left on Read?
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1–3, Genesis 32:22–31

What do you do when it feels like God saw your prayer… but didn’t respond?

In this powerful Christian message on trusting God in silence, we explore what it means to follow Jesus when heaven seems quiet. Drawing from Hebrews 12, we’re reminded to run with endurance, lay aside every weight, and fix our eyes on Jesus, even when the answers don't come right away.

Through the story of Jacob in Genesis 32, we see that sometimes God does His deepest work when He says nothing. He doesn’t give an explanation. He shows up to wrestle.

You might feel like you have been left on read. If you're in a season of waiting, frustration, or spiritual dryness, this message will speak directly to your heart. It’s not about striving harder; it’s about holding on to the finished work of Jesus and trusting His timing.

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• What to do when God feels silent

• Why endurance matters in the middle

• How wrestling leads to transformation

• The quiet place where God marks you

• Trusting that Jesus has already finished the work

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