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Followers Lead Courageously

May 11, 202628 min

Followers of Joy

May 4, 202628 min

Disciples are Formed by Jesus

Apr 27, 202628 min

When the Spirit says Go, Run

Apr 21, 202628 min

Disciples are Formed by Jesus

Apr 13, 202628 min

Forever Healed

This Easter Sunday, Pastor Lindsay reassures us of the power of Christ's love; regardless of the emptiness, suffering, or regret in our tears, these moments will never be greater than his acceptance. fmhouston.com

Apr 8, 202628 min

Jesus the Prince of Peace

This Holy Week, discover the true meaning of peace, which is more than just the absence of conflict; it is the deep, spiritual wholeness known as shalom, a quietness of soul content in God. The manuscript explores how Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, established peace on earth through his birth and peace in heaven through his death and resurrection, making shalom accessible to all. When we forget this peace, Jesus offers a pathway back through a healing journey which includes confession, faith, and release that transforms our hurts and brokenness. Just as in the Japanese art of kintsugi, where broken pottery is made more beautiful with gold, true peace is found not in a pain-free life, but in submitting our scars to Jesus for redemption and restoration, leading to a profound wholeness that surpasses all understanding. fmhouston.com

Mar 30, 202628 min

Finally, Release

Pastor Lindsay speaks on how releasing these burdens is essential to make room for God’s peace. It challenges the notion that true compassion means absorbing other people's anxieties until we "pop"; instead, we fulfill the law of Christ by carrying one another's burdens (Galatians 6:2) and releasing them to Jesus on their behalf.1 The power of release is illustrated through the story of Jameel McGee, who released his bitterness towards the former cop, Andrew, who wrongfully imprisoned him, as well as biblical figures like Abraham, Moses, Esther, Peter, and Paul, who all had to release something to step into the abundant life God had planned. It's a call to action: Lay down whatever weighs you down—bitterness, unforgiveness, or old commitments—to receive the rest, peace, and healing Jesus promises. fmhouston.com

Mar 23, 202628 min

Faith & Healing

True faith is not a tool to coerce God, but a deep, unshakeable trust in the presence and power of Jesus Christ, regardless of our circumstances. Faith is spiritual exercise—an action of believing and trusting God over and over—that strengthens our spiritual muscle and contributes to a profound, soul-deep healing. Learn how practicing this kind of trust allows you to look at chaos with a peace that surpasses understanding. fmhouston.com

Mar 16, 202617 min

The Power of Repentance

In this sermon, Pastor Eric explores the profound and mutual healing found in confession and prayer as taught in James 5:16 "confess your sins to one another and pray for one another so that you may be healed". fmhouston.com

Mar 9, 202628 min

Overcoming Doubt in Your Healing Journey

We all face the "I don't wanna's"—the internal resistance that keeps us stuck. But what happens when that doubt is focused on God? In this powerful message, we dive into the story of Jesus healing the man with the skin disease (Mark 1:41). The man didn't doubt Jesus' ability, only His will. Discover the gut-wrenching compassion of Jesus, captured in the Greek word splagchnizomai, and find the answer to the ultimate question: Does Jesus want to heal you? Using the life story of Beth Moore, we explore how healing comes through bringing all your pain, hurt, and even your anger, into the light. Your pain matters to God, and silence is the enemy's trick. The question for you today is, "Do you want to be healed?" fmhouston.com

Mar 2, 202628 min

God the Healer

Pastor Lindsay explores the profound connection between salvation and healing, challenging the audience to seek deep, lasting spiritual wholeness from Jesus, the ultimate Healer. Pastor Lindsay opens with a personal story of a childhood medical chart mix-up to illustrate how we often look in the wrong places for healing, missing the source right in front of us. Diving into the Scriptures, the message highlights how Jesus grounded his entire ministry in healing, revealed by the Hebrew name Jehovah Rapha (God Our Healer) and the Greek word Sozo, which means both "to save" and "to heal." The core of the talk emphasizes that God's love is unconditional, but spiritual healing is available to all who choose to turn to Him, ultimately leading to relational and emotional healing. fmhouston.com

Feb 23, 202628 min

Us versus Them

Pastor Lindsay shows us that Jesus doesn’t answer the question, “Who is my neighbor?” Instead, He calls us to be the neighbor. In a world divided by “us versus them,” we are invited to live differently — carrying compassion everywhere we go. There is no us and them. There is only me for you. fmhouston.com

Feb 16, 202628 min

Staying put instead of stepping out?

What do you do when life feels like an in-between space—neither where you were nor where you’re going? In this sermon based on Matthew 14:22–33, we explore the idea of “thin places”—those liminal moments of transition, uncertainty, and vulnerability where faith is stretched and fear can take over. Through the familiar story of Jesus walking on the water, we’re invited to reconsider Peter’s leap from the boat and ask a surprising question: What if faith sometimes looks like staying put instead of stepping out? Drawing connections between Scripture, everyday life, and moments of global and personal transition, this message reminds us that Emmanuel—God with us—is not a seasonal promise, but an eternal one. Whether the waters are stormy or calm, Jesus is present, responding immediately, calling us not to panic, but to trust. This sermon speaks to anyone navigating change, grief, anticipation, or uncertainty—and offers a grounding reminder to pause, breathe, and listen for God’s voice in the middle of it all. Scripture: Matthew 14:22–33 Theme: Faith, thin places, trust, and God’s abiding presence 📖 “Take heart. It is I. Do not be afraid.”

Feb 10, 202628 min

What if the work God calls you to do… isn’t for you?

Pastor Lindsay walks through the end of Moses’ story in Numbers 20 and wrestle with a difficult but holy truth: sometimes God asks us to sacrifice, serve, and lead—not so we can enjoy the Promised Land, but so others can. Moses was faithful for 40 years. He endured constant complaints, betrayal, exhaustion, and heartbreak. And yet, because of one moment, he never entered the Promised Land himself. Still, Moses never turned bitter. He never walked away from God. Instead, he finished strong—pointing the people toward a future he would never personally experience. Whether you’re a parent, a leader, a church member, or someone feeling worn down by long obedience, his message invites you to trust that a life spent preparing the way for others is still a good and faithful life. fmhouston.com

Feb 2, 202628 min

Spiritual Deflection

Drawing from Numbers 13, Pastor Lindsay explores how fear can cause us to deflect responsibility and even misrepresent God’s goodness. Like the Israelite scouts, we sometimes focus on our limitations instead of God’s faithfulness—convincing ourselves that the very future God promises is somehow bad. This sermon challenges us to tether our anxious minds to our nurtured spirits, trust God even when giants stand in the way, and courageously step into the Promised Land He’s calling us toward. fmhouston.com

Jan 26, 202621 min

Hear God, Together.

Discover how God guided Israel with a cloud by day and fire by night in Numbers 9:15–23, and learn how to discern God’s will personally and together today. This sermon explores hearing God’s voice, trusting His presence, and moving forward in faith as a community. fmhouston.com

Jan 19, 202628 min

What Do You Have?

Pastor Lindsay explores the difference between a scarcity mindset and an abundance mindset. Just like Moses, we often focus on what we lack—skills, resources, confidence—rather than trusting what God can do through what we already have. God asks Moses a simple but powerful question: “What’s in your hand?”—reminding us that God doesn’t call the equipped; He equips the called. Drawing from real-life experiences, Scripture, and the story of Moses, Pastor Lindsay challenges us to stop limiting God by our fears and insecurities. Instead, we’re invited to shift our perspective and trust in God’s power and faithfulness. fmhouston.com

Jan 11, 202628 min

It starts with a call

Waiting and stepping forward can both produce anxiety—but what if neither had to control us? In this message from Exodus 3, we explore the life of Moses and discover how God’s calling brings clarity, courage, and confidence in every season. Moses spent 40 years in Egypt and 40 years in the wilderness before God called him through a burning bush. What felt like delay was actually preparation. God was shaping Moses, preparing others, and aligning the timing perfectly. The message reminds us that doing the “right thing” at the wrong time—or without God’s call—can still lead to failure. When God finally calls Moses, He doesn’t answer Moses’ insecurity with compliments or credentials. Instead, God says, “I will be with you.” The call isn’t about who we are—it’s about who walks with us. God’s call brings His timing, His provision, His guidance, and His power. This sermon challenges us to wait patiently when God says wait—and to move courageously when God says go. A true calling from God will light a fire in us, but it will not burn us out. Whether you’re discerning God’s will personally or as a church, this message encourages trust in God’s timing, readiness to move when He calls, and confidence that His plans are always better than our own. fmhouston.com

Jan 5, 202628 min

Waiting on the Lord

Pastor Lindsay reflects on Simeon in Luke 2 and what it means to wait on the Lord with hope. In a world that hates waiting, Simeon shows us a holy, faithful kind of waiting, one rooted not in impatience or certainty of outcomes, but in trust that God is bringing comfort and salvation in His time. Exploring the biblical meaning of waiting (qavah), this sermon reminds us that waiting and hoping are deeply connected, and that God uses waiting seasons to develop our faith, not destroy it. Whether we are ending one year or entering a new one, this message invites us to wait with confidence, expectation, and hope, trusting that Jesus, the Light of the World, will come, just as He did for Simeon fmhouston.com

Dec 29, 202528 min

Christmas Eve Sermon

from creation, to His birth, to our lives today. Drawing from John’s Gospel, the Christmas story, and the journeys of the shepherds and the wise men, it shows how God’s light meets people in different ways: sometimes suddenly and brightly, sometimes quietly and over a long journey. Whether we feel close to God or far away, raised in faith or finding it on our own, the same truth remains—Jesus is the light that shines in the darkness, and He waits for us with joy. Even when life feels dark, there is real, unseen light guiding us home. fmhouston.com

Dec 29, 202528 min

Jesus, You, and Me

Jesus is the Light of the World—and when we encounter Him, His light shines through us. In this Christmas message, we follow the shepherds from fear to praise and discover how Christ’s light transforms ordinary people into bearers of hope. fmhouston.com

Dec 15, 202528 min

I Have Seen a Great Light

Lindsay explores a recurring biblical pattern: darkness descends, people despair, and God responds with unexpected new life—often in the smallest, most fragile form. Beginning with Isaiah 9, the sermon describes the fear and political collapse in ancient Judah as the Assyrian Empire threatened destruction. In the midst of national crisis, Isaiah announces hope using prophetic past tense—speaking of God’s future salvation as if it has already happened: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.” God’s promised solution is surprising: a baby. Historically, this refers to Hezekiah, who eventually became a faithful king. But Christians also understand Isaiah’s words as pointing forward to Jesus, born 700 years later during yet another time of oppression — this time under Rome. Again, God’s response to overwhelming power is the quiet arrival of a child. Lindsay teaches that this ancient pattern still repeats today. In a world filled with darkness—personal, social, or global—God continues to bring forth new life, sometimes dramatic, sometimes subtle, but always powerful enough to push back the shadows. We are not asked to create the light; that is God's work. Our role is to notice it, trust it, rejoice in it, and live as though God's future is already unfolding. A modern illustration comes from Denzel Washington, who received a prophetic word as a struggling college student. Believing that God was at work shaped his choices, career, and sense of purpose. His story mirrors the message of Isaiah: when God speaks hope into darkness, new life breaks forth—and it is enough. fmhouston.com

Dec 8, 202528 min

Let there be Light!

This message explores the powerful connection between Genesis 1 and John 1, showing how the story of creation and the story of Christ reveal the same truth: God brings light into darkness—on purpose, with purpose, and through Jesus Christ. From the very beginning, God’s first act was to speak: “Let there be light.” Light wasn’t an accident; it was intentional, good, and foundational. John picks up this theme to show that Jesus is that Light—the divine Word present at creation, the One through whom life and light came into being. The sermon walks through Scripture, childhood memories of fearing the dark, and even the dramatic testimony of rock star Alice Cooper, illustrating that no matter how thick the darkness seems—fear, anxiety, exhaustion, grief, addiction—light is stronger. One small light changes a room more than one small area of darkness ever could. fmhouston.com

Dec 1, 202528 min

The Final Word

This message explores the last Sunday of the Christian year and the powerful way Scripture chooses to end the book of Psalms: with praise. Just like a playlist filled with every emotion, the Psalms cover the full spectrum of human experience—joy, sorrow, doubt, hope, anger, and deep trust. Yet after all the twists and turns, after all the cries for help and honest confessions, the final word of the Psalms is simple and bold: “Praise the Lord.” As we approach Thanksgiving, the sermon invites us to let praise and gratitude be the final word in our own year. Whether our year was full of blessings, challenges, or pain, we can still choose praise—because praise honors who God is, and thanksgiving acknowledges what God has done. Even in seasons where gratitude is hard, praise is still possible. Around your own Thanksgiving table—whether crowded or quiet—this message encourages you to pause and speak the final word with intention: “God is good, and I am grateful.” Let praise and thanksgiving finish the year strong. fmhouston.com

Nov 24, 202528 min

Face to Face

In a world full of filters, AI fakery, and half-truths, telling the truth has become a radical act. We often say “Nothing’s wrong” when something always is. We hide behind curated images, polite answers, and put-together masks. Jacob did the same—his whole life was built on deception. He tricked his father Isaac, cheated his brother Esau, manipulated his father-in-law Laban, and lived on the run from the consequences of his own actions. When Jacob hears Esau is coming to meet him with 400 men, fear hits him hard. He divides his people, he prays, and then—like many of us—he schemes, trying to “save face” with gifts and plans. The original Hebrew shows Jacob trying to literally “cover Esau’s face” with gifts so Esau won’t have to see the real Jacob. But God steps in. Jacob ends up wrestling all night with a mysterious figure—God, an angel, or the physical form of his inner struggle. For the first time, Jacob fights honestly. No tricks. No masks. Face to face. And that changes everything. God renames him Israel—“the one who wrestles with God.” Jacob didn’t win by overpowering God; he won by not giving up, by finally bringing his real self into the struggle with God. And that honesty prepares him for what comes next: reconciliation. When Jacob finally meets Esau, he bows in humility, and Esau runs to embrace him. Their relationship—once shattered—is restored. Jacob even says seeing Esau’s forgiving face is like “seeing the face of God.” This sermon calls us to the same path: ✔️ Stop pretending. ✔️ Come face-to-face with God in raw honesty. ✔️ Let Him wrestle the sin, fear, and self-protection out of us. ✔️ Step into relationships with humility and truth. ✔️ See God’s grace in every act of forgiveness. In an age of deception, let us be truth-tellers—before others, before ourselves, and especially before God. Honest wrestling leads to blessing, transformation, and seeing the very face of God. fmhouston.com

Nov 17, 202528 min

How God does big things.

How God Does Big Things | 2 Kings 5:1–14 (Naaman’s Story) In this message, we explore one of the richest stories in Scripture — the healing of Naaman — and what it reveals about God’s power to do big things through our small acts of faithfulness. From the unnamed servant girl who spoke hope, to Naaman’s hesitant obedience, every person in this story had one simple thing to do. And through their faithfulness, God worked miracles. 💡 Key Takeaways: God invites us to participate in His work — not because He needs us, but because He wants us to share in the blessing. Sometimes, God’s greatest work begins with one simple act of obedience. When we are faithful in the small things, God does big things. 🙌 Whether it’s forgiving someone, stepping out in faith, or simply obeying God’s nudge — your “one simple thing” matters in the Kingdom of God. 📜 Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1–14 🎙️ Message Theme: Faithfulness in small acts 🙏 Bottom Line: When we are faithful in the small things, God does big things. fmhouston.com

Nov 10, 202528 min

What we do know (All Saints Sunday)

In this All Saints message, Pastor Lindsay reflects on our human need for certainty — especially when facing grief and the mysteries of the afterlife. Drawing from Jesus’ comforting words in John 14, we’re reminded that even though we don’t have all the details about heaven, what we do know is more than enough. fmhouston.com

Nov 3, 202528 min

Connecting with Jesus

In this message, we explore how our assumptions shape our actions—especially when it comes to sharing our faith. Too often, we assume people aren’t interested in God or church, and that keeps us silent. But what if we’re wrong? Drawing from 2 Timothy 4:1–8, this sermon challenges us to rethink those assumptions and recognize that most people are far more open to faith conversations than we think. Research shows that nearly 80% of unchurched people would come to church if invited by a friend—and even more are open to simply hearing about Jesus. Pastor Lindsay reminds us that our personal experience with God is one of the most powerful testimonies we can share. In today’s world—where arguments are everywhere and truth feels divided—no one can deny your story. Just like word-of-mouth advertising remains the most trusted form of communication, sharing how Jesus has changed your life is still the best way to connect others to Him. Using the Methodist “Wesleyan Quadrilateral” (Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Experience), the message highlights that while culture may reject tradition or argue against Scripture, experience still opens hearts. When we tell our story of how God has worked in our lives, we plant seeds of faith. The call is simple but powerful: Don’t assume rejection—assume openness. Don’t argue—share your experience. Don’t stay silent—tell your story of Jesus. Because through your story, God is still transforming lives, redeeming hearts, and reconciling the world. Let’s be ready, in season and out of season, to “fight the good fight, finish the race, and keep the faith.” fmhouston.com

Oct 28, 202528 min

Going towards the Need

🎥 Summary for YouTube – “First Fruits: Go Serve” Title: Go Serve – Finding God in Vulnerability Speaker: Pastor [Name not specified] Series: First Fruits Scripture Reference: Matthew 25:31–46 🌙 Opening Story The sermon begins with a relatable moment — being startled awake by a child in the middle of the night. It’s a vivid image of vulnerability and comfort — how, when we’re scared or weak, we draw close to those who love us. Pastor connects this to how God draws close to us in our need — or more precisely, how we become aware of His constant closeness in our moments of fear, pain, or loss. 🙏 God’s Presence in Weakness Scripture after scripture reminds us that God meets people in their low points: Elijah in the cave hears God’s whisper. Jonah prays from inside the whale. The woman at the well finds Jesus in her shame. Jairus, desperate for his daughter, meets Jesus in fear. God’s power is made perfect in weakness, and our closeness to Him often grows from our most difficult moments. ❤️ Serving the Vulnerable When we’re not the ones in need, Jesus calls us to serve those who are. Why? Because people often experience God’s love through us — the hands and feet of Christ. Because being close to those in need helps us experience God’s presence more deeply. 🌍 Practical Examples Pastor shares stories from ministry: Working with people in Pasadena who have little yet show profound faith. Encounters at NIA and on mission trips to Honduras or Cuba, where faith shines brightest in poverty. The reminder that Jesus is close to the broken-hearted (Psalm 34:18). We often avoid vulnerability — stepping back from tears, hospitals, or the unhoused — but Jesus says: “Lean in. Go visit the sick, feed the hungry, welcome the stranger.” It’s in those places that God’s beauty and power are revealed. ✝️ Living Out Matthew 25 Jesus identifies Himself with “the least of these” — the hungry, the sick, the imprisoned, the stranger. To serve them is to serve Christ Himself. A powerful story illustrates this: A man once served by the church’s Lifeline ministry now wakes up at 4am to volunteer — traveling by bus to serve others in the same alleyway where he once stood in need. That’s transformation. That’s “Go Serve.” 🤝 Two Challenges Each Week: Find one person in need to serve — however small the act. “Just one, one, one.” — Mother Teresa Each Year: Serve in community — with your church, on a mission trip, in local outreach. Doing these will: Fulfill Jesus’ command to love and serve. Draw you closer to God than ever before — a closeness that settles your heart in His peace. 🕊️ Closing Thought Just as God came close in Jesus — fragile, vulnerable, human — He calls us to go close to others. When we go to “the least of these,” we meet Christ Himself. “Go serve. Go love. Go, and find God in the faces of the vulnerable.” fmhouston.com

Oct 21, 202528 min

Giving to the Giver

The sermon “First Fruits: Giving to the Giver” (James 1:13–18) teaches that God is the source of every good and perfect gift, never the cause of temptation, pain, or suffering. Unlike people who can give both good and bad, God’s nature is purely good, and recognizing this leads believers to respond with gratitude and generosity. Giving back to God—through the biblical principle of tithing—is not about obligation but about faith and trust in the Giver. Using the “ten apples” illustration, the message shows how putting God first with our resources strengthens faith and reorders priorities. The preacher encourages believers to “test God” in this area, as invited in Malachi 3:10, confident that God will prove faithful. Through personal stories and examples, the sermon emphasizes that generosity deepens trust, transforms the heart, and reminds us that true security is found not in money but in the unchanging goodness of God. fmhouston.com

Oct 14, 202528 min

Giving God Our Best Worship

Pastor Lindsay's sermon begins with two illustrations—a child questioning the need for sleep and a phone plugged into the wrong charger—to show how rest and connection are vital to life. Just as our bodies need rest to be restored, our souls need worship to be spiritually renewed. The message connects to the church’s five spiritual practices—Gather, Get Connected, Grow, Go, and Give—rooted in Acts 2:42–47. This sermon focuses on Gathering, or worshiping God. The biblical concept of First Fruits teaches that God deserves our first and best—our time, devotion, and resources. Worship means placing God above everything else and adoring Him for who He is. Psalm 103 gives reasons to worship: God forgives, heals, saves, loves, and sustains us endlessly. True worship is not passive attendance but offering our whole being—our thoughts, emotions, doubts, and gratitude—to God. Worship isn’t about what we get out of it, but about honoring God because He is worthy. Yet, as a side benefit, worship restores our spirit, just as sleep restores the body. The sermon shares powerful examples of worship’s impact—from personal experiences of deep connection during services to stories of global believers finding joy in worship despite hardship. Ultimately, worship honors God and transforms us. It reminds us of God’s goodness, recenters our hearts, and renews our spiritual strength. The invitation closes by urging everyone to “praise the Lord and forget not all His benefits,” finding rest and restoration in Him. fmhouston.com

Oct 6, 202528 min

Youth Sunday Sermons

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Sep 29, 202528 min

Saint Peter

Lindsay's message emphasizes the danger of spiritual certainty and the need for humility in following the Holy Spirit. Using Peter’s vision in Acts 10, the sermon shows how God challenged Peter’s deeply held beliefs and expanded the church to include Gentiles. The lesson is that being Spirit-led often requires surrendering our own assumptions, even when we feel sure we’re right. The preacher explains how the Spirit speaks—through Scripture, nature, other believers, and inner nudges—and offers a four-part test to discern the Spirit’s voice: Does it align with the character of Jesus? Is it consistent with Scripture? Will it produce the fruit of the Spirit? Do trusted Christian friends affirm it? Modern examples, including stories of musicians Forrest Frank and Tauren Wells, illustrate how obedience to the Spirit can lead to unexpected blessings, miracles, and opportunities to share Christ. The call to action: like Peter, we must be willing to give up certainty, listen for the Spirit’s nudges, and go wherever the Spirit leads—trusting it’s always the best place to be. fmhouston.com

Sep 23, 202528 min

St. Thomas, The Doubter

The message begins with a personal family story about baseball and habits passed down through generations, illustrating how traits and influences leave lasting marks. In the same way, God’s “fingerprints” can be seen in our lives through the character of Christ passed on to His followers. The focus is on the apostle Thomas. While he’s often remembered only as “Doubting Thomas,” the sermon reframes him as Courageous Thomas. In John 11, when Jesus decides to return to dangerous Jerusalem to help Lazarus, Thomas boldly declares, “Let us also go, that we may die with him.” This shows loyalty, courage, and willingness to risk everything to be with Jesus. The sermon emphasizes that Thomas’s courage came from Jesus himself, who modeled ultimate courage in confronting religious leaders, protecting the vulnerable, resisting temptation, and going to the cross. After the resurrection, Thomas carried this courage across nations, bringing Christianity as far as India, where he was eventually martyred. The takeaway is that no personal weakness, excuse, or past failure can stop God from working through us. With the Holy Spirit, the same courage that lived in Jesus—and in Thomas—lives in us. The invitation is to surrender excuses, claim God’s courage, and follow Jesus wherever He leads. fmhouston.com

Sep 8, 202528 min

Enemies

The message reflects on Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5:43–48 about loving enemies. It begins by noting how quickly life and technology change, sometimes making the Bible feel hard to relate to. But enemy-making remains a timeless issue—whether personal, political, or cultural. In today’s world, media and technology often fuel outrage and division, tempting us to create enemies out of people we disagree with. While not everyone feels they have “enemies,” negative judgments and divisions can easily become modern forms of enmity. The sermon gives five practical steps for Christians: Consume news wisely – Seek reliable, less-biased sources. Limit media influence – Have intentional boundaries to reduce negative impacts. Pray for enemies – Move from asking God to change them toward praying genuine blessings for them. Reach out – Go out of your way to greet and engage rather than avoid. Show love – Strive toward perfect, Christlike love, as God loves us. Examples from Scripture (David sparing Saul, Esau forgiving Jacob, Jonah preaching to Nineveh) and real-life stories (children responding to a bully with kindness) illustrate that love can soften hearts. The challenge is to pray for and reach out to those we might view as enemies, then act in love. In a culture where hostility is common, loving our enemies becomes a powerful witness to Christ.

Sep 2, 202528 min

The Blessings of the Kingdom

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Aug 26, 2025

Worry and the Will of God

The message reflects on Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6:24–34 about not worrying. Using vacation planning as an analogy, the speaker explains that focusing too much on details breeds anxiety, but keeping sight of bigger goals brings peace. Jesus’ call not to worry can feel unrealistic, but Scripture reassures us that worry is normal and that God continually encourages us not to fear. The sermon explores Leslie Weatherhead’s framework of God’s will: Intentional will – God’s ideal plan for us. Permissive will – what God allows because of human free will. Ultimate will – God’s final redemptive victory. Worry often comes from clinging to control and relying on wealth or self-made security. Releasing that control—opening our hands to God—frees us to trust in His care. Personal stories illustrate how misplaced worry can consume us unnecessarily, while trust in God’s ultimate will brings peace, even in suffering. The message concludes with Jesus’ reminder that if God provides for birds and flowers, He will provide for us too. Ultimately, God is good, trustworthy, and making all things new. fmhouston.com

Aug 19, 202528 min

Don’t Try to Be What You Already Are

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Aug 12, 202528 min

Deeply Rooted in Action

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Aug 4, 202528 min

Deep in the Heart of Houston

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Jul 28, 202528 min

Vines and Branches

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Jul 22, 2025

Between the Gardens

Genesis 2:4b-9 and Revelation 22:1-5. A "mom stop" on a family road trip lead to a life changing view of heaven on earth for pastor Lindsay. fmhouston.com

Jul 14, 202528 min

A Life of Freedom and Purpose - Amanda Davis

Galations 5:1, 13-25 fmhouston.com

Jun 30, 202528 min

In the Spirits Care - Steven Newcomb

1 Kings:1-15a Letting God care for us. Not trying to make all our decisions ourselves, but truly listening to what the Holy Spirit is saying to us. fmhouston.com

Jun 23, 202528 min

Meet Pastor Lindsay!

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Jun 19, 202541 min

The True Father - Brant Wallace

Romans 5:1-5 Brant Wallace speaks on how the Holy Spirit moves and empowers with the True Father fmhouston.com

Jun 16, 202528 min

Heirs to the Spirit -Rev. Dr. Eric Pugh

Acts 2 -1-21 fmhouston.com

Jun 9, 202528 min

Come, Lord Jesus

Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 inviting the church to remain open, ready, and faithful as the story continues with hope and anticipation of Christ’s return. fmhouston.com

Jun 2, 202528 min

The Healing of the Nations

Revelation 21:10, 22–22:5 And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. God’s church is called to be a beacon of healing, justice, and light. FMH is called to join in this work far and near. fmhouston.com

May 27, 202528 min