Money. It&apos;s the topic most many avoid — but Jesus couldn&apos;t stop talking about it. Not because He was obsessed with finances, but because He knew the truth: the way you handle your money is a direct window into the state of your heart. In this message, we dive into the Giving Practice and discover that generosity isn&apos;t a personality type — it&apos;s a discipline. A practice. Something that can be built, grown, and deepened over time.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Money. It&amp;apos;s the topic most many avoid — but Jesus couldn&amp;apos;t stop talking about it. Not because He was obsessed with finances, but because He knew the truth: the way you handle your money is a direct window into the state of your heart.&lt;br/&gt;In this message, we dive into the Giving Practice and discover that generosity isn&amp;apos;t a personality type — it&amp;apos;s a discipline. A practice. Something that can be built, grown, and deepened over time.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Money. It's the topic most many avoid — but Jesus couldn't stop talking about it. Not because He was obsessed with finances, but because He knew the truth: the way you handle your money is a direct window into the state of your heart. In this message, we dive into the Giving Practice and discover that generosity isn't a personality type — it's a discipline. A practice. Something that can be built, grown, and deepened over time. 

Losing Your Grip (and Why That's Good) | Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ | Week 6

What if following Jesus is less about being noticed and more about reaching for the towel? In this message, we look at John 13 and the spiritual discipline of serving—learning to move from consumer to servant, from self-focus to love, and from waiting for someone else to act to becoming available right where we are.

<description>&lt;p&gt;What if following Jesus is less about being noticed and more about reaching for the towel? In this message, we look at John 13 and the spiritual discipline of serving—learning to move from consumer to servant, from self-focus to love, and from waiting for someone else to act to becoming available right where we are.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What if following Jesus is less about being noticed and more about reaching for the towel? In this message, we look at John 13 and the spiritual discipline of serving—learning to move from consumer to servant, from self-focus to love, and from waiting for someone else to act to becoming available right where we are. 

The Art of Not Making It About You | Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ | Week 5

What if reading the Bible was never meant to be a task to complete, but a place to meet with Jesus?In this episode, we explore the spiritual discipline of Scripture—not as a rulebook, religious homework, or ammunition for arguments, but as a living encounter with the Author Himself. From Hebrews 4 to the road to Emmaus, we unpack how God’s Word reads us, forms us, renews our minds, and becomes a “library for the soul” under pressure.You’ll learn four simple movements for engaging Scripture: come to the Word, meditate on the Word, handle the Word carefully, and hide the Word deeply. In a world of skimming, scrolling, reacting, and forgetting, this is an invitation to slow down and let the living God breathe life into you through His Word.Open the Scriptures—and let your heart burn again.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;What if reading the Bible was never meant to be a task to complete, but a place to meet with Jesus?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore the spiritual discipline of Scripture—not as a rulebook, religious homework, or ammunition for arguments, but as a living encounter with the Author Himself. From Hebrews 4 to the road to Emmaus, we unpack how God’s Word reads us, forms us, renews our minds, and becomes a “library for the soul” under pressure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn four simple movements for engaging Scripture: &lt;b&gt;come to the Word, meditate on the Word, handle the Word carefully, and hide the Word deeply.&lt;/b&gt; In a world of skimming, scrolling, reacting, and forgetting, this is an invitation to slow down and let the living God breathe life into you through His Word.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Open the Scriptures—and let your heart burn again.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What if reading the Bible was never meant to be a task to complete, but a place to meet with Jesus? In this episode, we explore the spiritual discipline of Scripture—not as a rulebook, religious homework, or ammunition for arguments, but as a living encounter with the Author Himself. From Hebrews 4 to the road to Emmaus, we unpack how God’s Word reads us, forms us, renews our minds, and becomes a “library for the soul” under pressure. You’ll learn four simple movements for engaging Scripture:...

The Bible Isn’t What You Think | Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ | Week 4

In this message from the series Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ, Pastor Rich Shepherd teaches on the spiritual discipline of fasting from Matthew 6:16–18. Fasting is not about earning God’s love or proving spiritual strength; it is a way of offering our whole selves to God, creating space for deeper hunger, honest prayer, and greater surrender. As Jesus teaches, fasting is meant to be practiced with sincerity before the Father, not as religious performance. This message explores how fasting reveals what controls us, intensifies our prayers, bends our hearts toward love and justice, and helps us become more available to God. Whether you are new to fasting or returning to the practice, this sermon offers a wise, practical, and grace-filled invitation to let hunger become a place where Jesus meets you.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this message from the series Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ, Pastor Rich Shepherd teaches on the spiritual discipline of fasting from Matthew 6:16–18. Fasting is not about earning God’s love or proving spiritual strength; it is a way of offering our whole selves to God, creating space for deeper hunger, honest prayer, and greater surrender.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;As Jesus teaches, fasting is meant to be practiced with sincerity before the Father, not as religious performance. This message explores how fasting reveals what controls us, intensifies our prayers, bends our hearts toward love and justice, and helps us become more available to God. Whether you are new to fasting or returning to the practice, this sermon offers a wise, practical, and grace-filled invitation to let hunger become a place where Jesus meets you.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this message from the series Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ, Pastor Rich Shepherd teaches on the spiritual discipline of fasting from Matthew 6:16–18. Fasting is not about earning God’s love or proving spiritual strength; it is a way of offering our whole selves to God, creating space for deeper hunger, honest prayer, and greater surrender.  As Jesus teaches, fasting is meant to be practiced with sincerity before the Father, not as religious performance. This message explores how ...

Making Room for God | Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ | Week 3

What if prayer is not about saying the perfect words, but about learning to live in the presence of God? In this episode of Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ, we take a deep and practical look at prayer as one of the key spiritual disciplines that shapes us to become more like Jesus. From the Lord’s Prayer to honest conversations with God, to quiet listening and stillness before Him, this message invites you into a richer, more authentic prayer life. Whether you feel confident in prayer or you do not know where to begin, this episode will encourage you to lay down worry, draw near to God, and start right where you are.

<description>&lt;p&gt;What if prayer is not about saying the perfect words, but about learning to live in the presence of God? In this episode of Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ, we take a deep and practical look at prayer as one of the key spiritual disciplines that shapes us to become more like Jesus. From the Lord’s Prayer to honest conversations with God, to quiet listening and stillness before Him, this message invites you into a richer, more authentic prayer life. Whether you feel confident in prayer or you do not know where to begin, this episode will encourage you to lay down worry, draw near to God, and start right where you are.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What if prayer is not about saying the perfect words, but about learning to live in the presence of God? In this episode of Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ, we take a deep and practical look at prayer as one of the key spiritual disciplines that shapes us to become more like Jesus. From the Lord’s Prayer to honest conversations with God, to quiet listening and stillness before Him, this message invites you into a richer, more authentic prayer life. Whether you feel confident in prayer...

Prayer: When Prayer Becomes Real | Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ | Week 2

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