I. The Wall Was Finished, but the Work Wasn’t Over

II. The Enemy Was Intimidated, but Not Repentant

III. The Victory Was Visible, but the Attacks Became Subtle

Talk with God: Meditate on Romans 8:31-39 and spend time in worship as you are reminded that “God is for [you].”

Talk with others: Ask your Connect Group or believing friends and family members how you can support them in their walk this week.

Talk with kids: Why can we always trust God?

People often treat Jesus like an insurance policy—someone to call when life falls apart. But Romans 5:1–5 shows us that faith in Christ gives us more than a rescue plan—it gives us peace with God, daily access to His grace, and real hope. Trials aren’t detours in the Christian life; they’re part of the journey. And God uses each trial to build perseverance, character, and a hope that won’t disappoint. In this message, Pastor Taylor Bronisz unpacks a powerful truth: Jesus doesn’t just get us out of trouble—He transforms us through it.

Nehemiah faced relentless attempts to distract, discredit, and derail him from completing God’s work. His enemies used deceit, false accusations, and even spiritual manipulation to try to lure him off the wall, but Nehemiah responded with bold focus, unwavering conviction, and consistent prayer. Refusing to come down, he modeled what it means to stand firm in the face of pressure and stay faithful to God’s mission. This passage challenges us to silence the noise, resist fear that’s been dressed as faith, and declare with confidence: “I’m doing a great work—I cannot come down.”

I. The Distraction of Deceit

II. The Distraction of False Accusations

III. The Distraction of Spiritual Manipulation

Talk with God: Meditate on Isaiah 41:10 this week and ask the Lord to give you the strength to continue faithfully in your calling.

Talk with others: If you’re facing a struggle or battling distraction, ask a pastor, mentor, or trusted believer to lock shields with you in prayer and practical ways.

Talk with kids: How can we show thankfulness in all circumstances?

In a world drawn to self-help philosophies and spiritual influencers, it’s tempting to reduce Jesus Christ to just another life coach or guru—someone who simply offers advice without providing true life change. But in Mark 8 and 10, Jesus calls for far more than personal improvement; He calls for death to self. Jesus doesn’t invite us to self-discovery—He invites us to the cross. In this message, Pastor Taylor Bronisz asks: Will you choose to follow Him on His terms?

“When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. ‘Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?’ the servant asked. ‘Don’t be afraid,’ the prophet answered. ‘Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.’ And Elisha prayed, ‘Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.’ Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha” (2 Kings 6:15-17, NIV).

Evidence for the Supernatural

1. Documented Miracles

2. Deathbed Visions

3. Near-Death Experiences

4. Angelic Encounters

5. Mystical Dreams

6. Divine Experiences

Receive salvation through Christ so you can be confident that you’ll spend eternity with Him (see 1 John 5:13).

Put on the full armor of God (see Ephesians 6:10-18).

Have you fully surrendered your life to God? Pastor Antonio Aragón walks us through Mark 14, where we see Jesus model sacrificial love and complete obedience to the Father's will. In the garden, He prayed with honesty and humility, seeking strength—while surrendering to the Father's plan: "Nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will" (v. 36). When we submit to the will of God, we'll experience true victory.