Author: Cultivate Relationships

In this teaching, Nathan co-teaches with Pastor Scott Frerking discussing Romans 12.3 and the issue of pride — disagreeing with what God says about you and others. Nathan shares how pride can affect our ability to live in unity with other Christians. **NOTE: Due to this being a streamed video, there are some glitches in the stream.**

In this teaching, Nathan co-teaches with Pastor Scott Frerking discussing Psalm 77.1-3 and revealing that as we acknowledge our specific pain and distress, it opens us up to receive specific grace and peace from God. They also share about how the Holy Spirit’s grace is not generic; rather, His grace for each one of us is flavored by each one of our unique needs.

It is impossible to please God without an active demonstration of faith. In this teaching, Nathan discusses Genesis 32:22-32 and reveals that the story of Jacob wrestling with God is about God being genuinely impressed with Jacob. Ultimately, Jacob was blessed by God because he recognized his complete dependence upon Him.

In this teaching, Nathan reveals what self-inflicted mindset led to Cain’s demise and ultimate rejection of God in Genesis 4.1-4. He reveals how our Heavenly Father always pursues us despite our misbelief or disbelief of Him.

In this teaching, Nathan discusses 1 Peter 5.1-14 and reveals that the extent to which we humble ourselves before God and sacrificially serve others (deny ourselves) directly affects our ability to resist the enemy.

In this teaching, Nathan discusses Ephesians 3.1-21 and the two reasons Jesus may not be comfortable around you. He also reveals what you can do to make Jesus more at home in your heart.

We all have expectations (“rules”) for other people. In this teaching, Nathan looks at Acts 10:1-11:18 — Peter’s dream of eating unclean animals and the invitation to visit an unclean home — and how God will often call us to break our rules for the sake of someone else’s freedom.

When we humble ourselves and submit to our Heavenly Dad, His love for us will overshadow our fears. In this teaching, Nathan discusses Acts 2:42-47 and reveals that the early church was able to be generous in their relationships and with their finances because they trusted the Holy Spirit. He explains that our ability to be generous in our relationships and with our finances is directly dependent upon the extent to which we fear God.

God is always motivated by love and relationship. In this teaching, Nathan discusses Luke 15:11-32 — the parable of the prodigal son — and how our Heavenly Father responds to our rebellion and our religion with love and identity.

God is good. He makes everything good if we trust Him. In this teaching, Nathan shares his story through the lens of Romans 8:26-28. He reveals that our life’s unresolved events and relationships influence our view of God.