This playlist is an archive of Cultivate Relationship teachings along with 13 years of teachings from Nathan Steel. These teachings are packed with Biblical truth and practical application. They will challenge, encourage, and motivate you in your relationship with God and others.
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TEACHING | Revelation 19-22 | The Kingdom of Heaven 25 June, 2023We reign, TODAY, with Jesus in freedom and power through the Holy Spirit. This is a current reality for all believers in which we can choose to learn, grow, and participate. In this Bible Classroom exclusive, Nathan discusses chapters 19-22 and the new heaven and new earth.
TEACHING | Revelation 15-18 | The Beast & The Bowls 19 June, 2023External beauty and power — the appearance of order, composure, and symmetry — does not correspond to the presence of integrity — the reality of living empowered by the Holy Spirit. One’s faith is the sign of God’s favor and approval — not one’s stability and acclaim. In this Bible ...
TEACHING | Revelation 12-14 | The Beauty & The Beasts 11 June, 2023No matter what we face, the enemy does not have power or authority in our lives. God works all things out for good for all who trust in Him – He wins every circumstance. In this Bible Classroom exclusive, Nathan discusses chapters 12-14 and the woman and the two beasts.
TEACHING | Revelation 8-11 | The Kingdom & The Trumpets 04 June, 2023God is perceived safe for those who put their trust, dependence, and faith in Him. God is dangerous to those who distrust or mistrust Him and live independent of His design. In this Bible Classroom exclusive, Nathan discusses chapters 8-11 and the two witnesses.
TEACHING | Revelation 4-7 | The Throne & The Scroll 28 May, 2023True Israel (God’s faithful people) are more than conquerors through Jesus no matter what tribulation may befall them. In this Bible Classroom exclusive, Nathan discusses chapters 4-7 and the seven seals.
TEACHING | Revelation 1-3 | Prologue & The Churches 21 May, 2023Jesus is crowned King and will come back to a Kingdom that has filled the earth. In this Bible Classroom exclusive, Nathan introduces the book of Revelation and discusses chapters 1-3 and the seven churches.
TEACHING | Acts 13.16-23 | The Lord’s Anointed 14 May, 2023In this teaching, Nathan looks at Acts 13.16-23 and the five characteristics that made David a person that God viewed as someone who mirrored His own heart.
TEACHING | Exodus 20.16 | Assume The Best 07 May, 2023Untested assumptions lead to invalid expectations. Nathan looks at Exodus 20.16 and the destruction within relationships that is caused when we bear false witness against someone in our minds. He also discusses the practical steps to take to ensure that our expectations of people do not end in frustration and ...
TEACHING | Matthew 28.16-20 | Make Disciples of Jesus 30 April, 2023All of us are making disciples — whether of ourselves and our unresolved past or of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Nathan looks at Matthew 28:16-20 and discusses how who we believe we are will determine what we believe we can do and how that impacts the kind of ...
TEACHING | Exodus 14.13-14 | Jesus + The Holy Spirit 23 April, 2023Jesus died for our freedom from sin but he rose from the dead by the power of the Holy Spirit for our victory over sin. Nathan compares and contrasts Exodus 14:13-14 with Joshua 1:1-9 and challenges us to not settle for freedom but fight for victory.
TEACHING | John 16.5-15 | Jesus Had To Go 16 April, 2023We wouldn’t have the Holy Spirit if Jesus stayed on Earth. Nathan discusses John 16:5-15 and how the Holy Spirit convinces us of three things: when we are not trusting God, how to live in right relationship with God and others, and that the enemy has already been judged.
TEACHING | Romans 2.4 | Spirit-Led Morality 02 April, 2023Repentance is the process by which we prove our change of mind and behavior over time. Nathan discusses Romans 2.4 and how God’s kindness is the first step in the process of repentance — a process that results in new, healthy, Spirit-led mindsets and behaviors.
TEACHING | Romans 8.1 | Repent and Be Pardoned 26 March, 2023Accepting Jesus’ forgiveness makes all your sins, failures, and mistakes as if they never happened. Nathan discusses Romans 8.1 and how for followers of Jesus there is no condemnation, shame, or regret because the Holy Spirit is bigger and more powerful than the effects of our sins, failures, and mistakes.
TEACHING | 1 John 5.1-21 | Live Sin Free 19 March, 2023A Christian, who receives the Heavenly Father’s love and forgiveness; is filled with the Spirit; and trusts Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection does not need to sin. Nathan discusses 1 John 5.1-21 and how believers can live their life sin free when their conscience is tuned into the Holy Spirit.
TEACHING | 1 John 4.7-21 | A Mature Christian 12 March, 2023A mature Christian is not determined by how much one knows about the Bible or how long one has been a Christian. Nathan discusses 1 John 4.7-21 and how the true mark of a mature Christian is how well one loves others; that is, denying one’s rights, desires, beliefs, and ...
TEACHING | 1 John 4.1-6 | Jesus Is Human 05 March, 2023Jesus being fully human enables him to fully identify with you. Nathan discusses 1 John 4.1-6 and the gnostic origins behind the pessimistic nature of humanity. He also shares how this belief hinders our ability to trust Jesus and be led by him into freedom and victory over sin.
TEACHING | 1 John 3.4-24 | Practice Right Living 26 February, 2023Proximity to Jesus isn’t as important as our faith in him. Nathan discusses 1 John 3.4-24 and how what we practice (work at to improve) reveals our true loyalty: practicing rebellion against our design reveals our loyalty to the enemy, practicing living in right relationship with God and others reveals ...
TEACHING | 1 John 2.3-3.3 | Darkness is Fading 12 February, 2023The Kingdom of Heaven has been advancing since the first century. Nathan discusses 1 John 2.3-3.3 and how our view of the world is determined by what we focus on — if it’s the Holy Spirit, then the world is getting lighter and we are victoriously empowered; if it is ...
TEACHING | 1 John 1.1-2.2 | God is Light 05 February, 2023God is light and there is no darkness in Him at all. Nathan discusses 1 John 1.1-2.2 and how when we walk in the Light: our darkness is exposed, we have fellowship with other believers, and the blood of Jesus is activated in our life.
TEACHING | Set Free, Stay Free 29 January, 2023It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Lacey teaches us that while we are set free, we have a responsibility in staying free. And that it is often our unresolved past that lures us back into slavery.
TEACHING | How to Misread the Scriptures 22 January, 2023Our application of Scripture to our lives can only take place after we read the passage for what it says and understand it in context of the rest of Scripture. Nathan teaches us, however, that the lenses of our unresolved past can cause us to misread, misdefine, and misapply what ...
TEACHING | The Bible Jesus Read 15 January, 2023In this teaching, Nathan teaches us how Jesus understood the Hebrew Scriptures from a Jewish perspective. He also shows us that Jesus applied them differently depending on whom he was talking.
TEACHING | How Not to Read the Bible 08 January, 2023The Bible can be an overwhelming pursuit to understand. Nathan teaches how Jesus viewed the Old Testament (the Hebrew Bible) and how it applied to his life. He also reveals three ways we can misread and misuse the Bible.
TEACHING | Free from Depression 18 December, 2022Depression is often caused by unresolved long-term disappointment, discouragement, or frustration. Nathan teaches us that depression is a hopeless outlook that rejects God’s goodness and His ability to empower us in every circumstance and relationship.
TEACHING | Free from Condemnation 11 December, 2022Spirit-filled conviction does not deny sin, but it demands that you not be defined by it. Joe Muck teaches us that condemnation does not trust what Jesus has done and is the hopeless state in which we allow our mistakes, failures, and sins to define us.
TEACHING | Free from Anger & Bitterness 04 December, 2022We often use anger to either protect or fight against emotional, physical, or mental pain and discomfort. Nathan & Lacey Steel teaches us how to be free of the two types of unrighteous anger (smoldering anger and explosive anger) from their own experience.
TEACHING | How Jesus Responds to Mess 13 February, 2022We often respond to others’ messes based on how we view ourselves. Jordan teaches us from Matthew 11:28-30; 8:2-3; 9:2, 35-36; 14:14; John 11:35 that Jesus engages us in our mess.
TEACHING | Luke 15 | Jesus Forgives How We Forgive 06 February, 2022Judging the motives and actions of others condemns ourselves. Nathan teaches us from Luke 15 and Matthew 18 that our unwillingness to forgive others inhibits our ability to receive God’s forgiveness.
TEACHING | Luke 2.52 | Jesus’ Wholeness Is Complete 30 January, 2022Jesus’ wholeness is complete. Nathan teaches us from Luke 2:52 that God’s design for our growth in wisdom and maturity happens through process.
TEACHING | CE3 | Living In Rest Without Regret 29 January, 2022Genuine repentance leads to rest without regret. Nathan teaches us from Psalm 23 that trusting God leads us to peace of mind, joy, and grace.
TEACHING | CE2 | Walking In Step with the Holy Spirit 29 January, 2022Cultivate Experience, Session 2 – We are designed to live empowered by the Holy Spirit. Nathan teaches us from Matthew 12:22-37 that trusting God’s Spirit is natural to us.
TEACHING | CE1 | You Are God’s Image & Likeness 28 January, 2022Cultivate Experience, Session 1 – Your identity is intrinsic. Nathan teaches us from Genesis 1:26 that our God-given identity cannot be changed, taken away, or earned.
TEACHING | Matthew 13 | Jesus Kingdom Exists Today + Joe & Emme 23 January, 2022Jesus’ kingdom exists today. Nathan teaches us from Matthew 13 that the Kingdom of Heaven is now, and what it means for us to live in it today. *Please note, there are some audio issues during Joe and Emme’s story.*
TEACHING | John 1.14 | Jesus Is Perfect Humanity 16 January, 2022Jesus is perfect humanity. Nathan teaches us from John 1:14 and 2 John 7 that Jesus is our model to follow — flesh empowered by the Holy Spirit.
TEACHING | Community For Christians 09 January, 2022Vulnerable relationship is God’s heartbeat. Jordan teaches us from Genesis 1 to the book of Acts that God designed us for relational community.
TEACHING | John 14.8-11 | Jesus is Perfect Theology 02 January, 2022Jesus is perfect theology. Nathan teaches us from John 14:8-11 and Hebrews 1:1-3 that Jesus is the perfect representation of God.
TEACHING | John 15.15 | Jesus Is Your Friend 12 December, 2021Jesus perfectly represents God’s heart to people. Jim Joiner teaches through John 1, 15, Luke 1, Hebrews 11, Mark 11. He reveals how we reject God’s friendship and how we can be a better friend to Him.
TEACHING | Isaiah 61 | Plant the Seeds You Want To Sow 05 December, 2021God empowers us to celebrate all people. Nathan teaches through Isaiah 61, Malachi 4, Obadiah 15, Galatians 6, and Colossians 3. He reveals that honoring our parents and leaders — regardless of their character — affects our legacy.
TEACHING | Wholistic & Thorough Freedom 21 November, 2021Unresolved issues will negatively impact your view of God and people. Nathan teaches through Genesis 1, Mark 12, Hebrews 12, and Matthew 18 about how unresolved issues are the stumbling blocks to trusting God, loving Him, and loving others.
TEACHING | 1 Timothy 4.6-10 | Cultivating Countercultural Relationships 14 November, 2021God’s design for relationships is intimacy. Jordan teaches through 1 Timothy 4:6-10 and Colossians 3:12-17. He reveals that healthy relationships are a by-product of intentionality, vulnerability, and communication.
TEACHING | God’s Favor Is Your Responsibility 07 November, 2021God loves everyone but He favors the righteous. Nathan teaches through Genesis, 2 Chronicles, Isaiah, Micah, John, James, and Hebrews about how receiving God’s favor (attention, peace, and rest) is often based upon our behaviors.
TEACHING | Luke 9.23-27 | Resurrection Requires Death 24 October, 2021We become the resurrection we desire to see in difficult relationships when we die to ourselves. Nathan teaches through Isaiah 61, Luke 9:23-27, and Philemon 17-20, revealing the true meaning behind what it means to have a cross to bear.
TEACHING | Resolving the Issues of Your Life 17 October, 2021Nathan and Lacey work through one of the most profound resources they developed, The Freedom Booklet. This booklet will help you forgive offenders, grieve loss and disappointment, release unmet expectations, or resolve your own failures.
TEACHING | Make Your Tree Healthy + Mike & Tammy 10 October, 2021The Moores share their story of how they went from frustration and disappointment in their relationship to building an enjoyable marriage. Then, Nathan reveals the secret to our unhealthy habits and behaviors and what you can do about them.
TEACHING | Identification Is Not Identity + Lauren 03 October, 2021Lauren shares her story of how she went from unhealthy coping behaviors in her marriage to intimacy with her husband. Then, Nathan reveals how our labels are great for bringing clarity but are terrible for cultivating the Kingdom of Heaven.
TEACHING | Progress is Found in Presence + Jim 26 September, 2021Jim shares his story of how he went from co-dependency to confidence in his relationships. Nathan reveals through Luke 10, Acts 16, Exodus 24, Psalm 46, and 1 Peter 5 how peace can only come from the presence of God.
TEACHING | Matthew 13 | Preparing Your Heart to Hear God’s Voice + Kalena 19 September, 2021Hearing God is a matter of submission. Kalena Cotton shares her story of what it took for her to come back to God after living a lesbian lifestyle. Also, Nathan reveals how Jesus’ parable in Matthew 13 is the key to hearing God’s voice.
TEACHING | Luke 17 | The Riskiness of Listening to God’s Voice 05 September, 2021God is always speaking to people — Christian or not. But the issue is what we do with that Voice. In this teaching, Nathan looks at several stories in Scripture: Joshua 6, Judges 6, 1 Kings 17, 2 Kings 5, and Luke 17. Through these stories, he challenges you with ...
TEACHING | The Core Values that Anchor Us 09 May, 2021Our values shape our behavior and create cultural boundaries around what we expect from ourselves. In this teaching, Nathan goes through the five core values of Cultivate Relationships and why they are so valuable. The five core values are: The Goodness of God, Spirit-Empowered Living, The Intrinsic Value of People, ...
TEACHING | A Discussion About Doing What Jesus Did 02 May, 2021The Holy Spirit empowers us to do what Jesus did. In this “town hall” discussion, Nathan responds to audience questions regarding the miracles Jesus did and our commission to do the same. He also addresses our hesitancy to believe we can do what Jesus says we can do.
TEACHING | Redemption from Miscarriages and Infidelity + Sarah 25 April, 2021God’s redemption is thorough and brings about transformation. In this service, Sarah shares her story of how God worked in her life despite multiple miscarriages, infidelity, and brokenness. She shares the redemption and transformation that took place in her life, marriage, and name.
TEACHING | A Discussion About Jesus’ Humanity 18 April, 2021In this discussion, Nathan addresses audience questions regarding Jesus and his ability to identify with us. We also talk about why we may not believe we can do what Jesus did.
TEACHING | Healing Service + Alan 11 April, 2021Anything that steals, kills, and destroys is not from our good Heavenly Dad. In this service, guest speakers, Alan & Inda Williams, share their powerful testimony of miraculous healings. They also pray for people to be spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically healed.
TEACHING | Resolving Discouraging Experiences & Circumstances – Part 2 28 March, 2021In this teaching, Nathan works through one of our most simple yet profound resources, The Freedom Booklet. In our previous teaching, he highlighted destructive mindsets and habits and their origin. In this follow-up teaching, Nathan will show you how to resolve and replace these unhealthy mindsets and habits.
TEACHING | Galatians 5.16-21 | Realize Discouraging Thoughts and Behaviors – Part 1 21 March, 2021In this teaching, Nathan looks at Galatians 5.16-21; Matthew 12.33-37; and Luke 17.1-4 in dealing with unhealthy and discouraging thoughts and behaviors. He highlights these destructive mindsets and habits. In the second teaching, He will show you how to replace them with healthy, encouraging thoughts and behaviors.
TEACHING | John 16.24 | Blessed and a Blessing 14 March, 2021We reject blessing when we refuse to bless others. In this teaching, Nathan discusses John 16:24 and why some of our prayers appear to go unanswered. He addresses this issue in light of Luke 15:11-32 — the story of the rebellious and religious sons.
TEACHING | Genesis 1.26-27 | God Sees You As Good 07 March, 2021God is our Father and He created us as very good. In this teaching, Nathan looks at Genesis 1:26-27 and how God created us in His image and likeness. He explains that our perception of our identity determines our activity — who we believe we are will determine what we ...
TEACHING | John 8.31-38 | God Speaks Life to Dead Things 28 February, 2021Jesus is always speaking. In this teaching, Nathan discusses John 8:31-38 and how we thrive when we listen to and trust the Holy Spirit’s word for our life and the lives of those around us.
TEACHING | Genesis 32 | Pursue People How God Pursues You 07 February, 2021God pursues us with a fierce love, grace, and mercy. In this teaching, Nathan goes through Genesis 32 — where Jacob and Esau reconcile. Through this story, we see that pursuing someone the way God pursues us — freely and sacrificially — may require us to resolve our past experiences ...
TEACHING | Romans 2.1-4 | God’s Kindness is the Catalyst to Change 31 January, 2021Love always triumphs over judgement. In this teaching, Nathan discusses Romans 2:1-4 and how God’s generous kindness is what leads us to change our mindsets and behaviors. He also reveals how showing kindness to others is more effective than judging them.
TEACHING | Matthew 6.19-24 | How Generosity Releases Peace 24 January, 2021When we care for others, we will feel cared for. In this teaching, Nathan discusses Matthew 6:19-24 and how God designed us to trust Him and be generous to others. He reveals that it is within this God-given design that we experience the most peace of mind.
TEACHING | Mark 5.18-20 | Jesus Overcomes Darkness through Our Vulnerability 17 January, 2021Our secrets and shame will always steal, kill, and destroy us. In this teaching, Nathan discusses Mark 5:18-20 and John 4:28-30 and how being vulnerable with Jesus sets us free and how being vulnerable with others can set them free.
TEACHING | Revelation 2.1-7 | How to Have Faith Amidst Unfaithful Times 10 January, 2021Our trust and dependence upon God will not go unrewarded. In this teaching, Nathan looks at Revelation 2:1-7 and discusses how being convinced by the Holy Spirit will lead to peace of mind and healthy behaviors.
TEACHING | Philippians 4.6| The #1 Key to Breakthrough is You + Lacey Steel 14 December, 2020Our response amidst difficult or disappointing circumstances will determine the outcome. In this teaching, Lacey looks at Philippians 4:6 and discusses how we can experience breakthrough in our life.
TEACHING | The End Times… and why you’ll want to be left behind 30 November, 2020In this teaching, Nathan looks at the Kingdom of God throughout the Bible. He also reveals what is happening now and how it will impact the future.
TEACHING | How To Be Free From Judgment + Heidi 16 November, 2020What we believe about people will either bring life or death — to them and us. In this teaching, guest speaker, Heidi Mills, teaches on the subjects of vows and judgments and how they invite torment and temptation into our lives. She also walks us through a time of prayer ...
TEACHING | Freedom from Anger + Lacey 02 November, 2020Anger is not an emotion. It is a response to an emotion being triggered within us. In this teaching, Lacey shares her story of freedom from anger. Also, both Nathan and Lacey respond to questions on the subject of anger.
TEACHING | Matthew 18.21-35 | The Unforgiving Servant 04 November, 2018Nathan looks at Matthew 18.21-35 and discusses false definitions of forgiveness. He also shares that how we forgive others reveals how we believe God forgives us.
TEACHING | Romans 12.3 | The Issue of Pride 04 October, 2018In 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, ...
TEACHING | Psalm 77.1-3 | Our Feelings Lead To God’s Actions 25 February, 2018In 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 ...
TEACHING | Genesis 32.22-32 | How to Earn God’s Favor 07 July, 2017It 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 ...
TEACHING | Genesis 4.1-4 | You Are Important 26 February, 2017In 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.
TEACHING | 1 Peter 5.1-14 | Your Enemy Is Powerless 19 October, 2016In 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.
TEACHING | Ephesians 3.1-21 | Making Jesus Comfortable In Your Heart 15 May, 2016In 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.
TEACHING | Acts 10.1-11.18 | God Ignores Your Rules 14 February, 2016We 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.
TEACHING | Acts 2.41-47 | How To Practically Love People 06 December, 2015When 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 ...
TEACHING | Luke 15.11-32 | Why You May Not Feel Loved 19 July, 2015God 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.
TEACHING | Romans 8.26-28 | Is God Safe and Is He Good? 19 April, 2015God 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.
TEACHING | Matthew 6.5-18 | Pray Like This… 15 March, 2015Prayer is a dialogue (not a monologue) with the living God. In this teaching, Nathan looks at Matthew 6:5-18 and how to get the most out of your times of prayer. He also reveals how to hear God’s voice more clearly.
TEACHING | Haggai 1.12-15 | The Art of Living A Fulfilled Life 12 October, 2014In this teaching, Nathan discusses Haggai 1.12-15 and how our ability to live fulfilled lives depends upon the extent to which we trust the Father, not upon our circumstances or past (what you’ve done/been do to you).
TEACHING | Ephesians 6.10-20 | How To Defeat the Enemy 22 September, 2014In this teaching, Nathan discusses Ephesians 6.10-20 and how the only way we can defeat the enemy is to look beyond the physical & temporal to the spiritual & eternal — utilizing our spiritual weapons.
TEACHING | 1 Kings 18.17-40 | How to Kill the Lies You Believe 14 July, 2014Anything we desire, trust, or depend upon outside of our relationship with God is a false prophet in our life. In this teaching, Nathan discusses 1 Kings 18:17-40 where Elijah kills the Ba’al prophets. He reveals how to kill the false prophets (the lies we believe) that are in our ...
TEACHING | Matthew 16 | How to Reconcile with Someone 29 April, 2013God empowers us to reconcile with others through us being reconciled to Him. Nathan teaches through Matthew 16, Romans 12, and 2 Corinthians 5. He reveals that reconciliation is both repentance and forgiveness being extended and received.
TEACHING | 2 Corinthians 5.17-18 | What Is Your Identity? 01 April, 2013In this teaching, Nathan discusses 2 Corinthians 5.17-18 and how you are set free from your past — things you’ve done and things done to you —to be the real you — to live from your God-given identity.
TEACHING | Luke 15.11-32 | Affirming Your God-Given Identity 18 March, 2013In this teaching, Nathan discusses Luke 15.11-32 and reveals that while the rebellious son was reconciled with the Father through repentance the religious son rejected the Father through unforgiveness.
TEACHING | Romans 8.1-8 | Freedom of Condemnation 13 November, 2012You do not need to live under paralyzing condemnation. In this teaching, Nathan discusses Romans 8:1-8 and reveals that Jesus has taken both our judgment and punishment. He also reveals that the Holy Spirit is continually convincing us (i.e., conviction) of a better, more healthy and fulfilling way to live.
TEACHING | Romans 8.11 | How To Engage In Spiritual Warfare 13 August, 2012People are not our enemy. In this teaching, Nathan discusses Romans 8:11 and the weapons we use (and how to use them) to defeat the enemy in our life.
TEACHING | Ephesians 4.26-27 | How to Overcome Anger 11 June, 2012Trusting God’s goodness and character will empower us to live free of unhealthy anger. In this teaching, Nathan discusses Ephesians 4:26-27 and reveals that anger is ultimately an issue of who we submit to. He reveals that our unhealthy anger may be denying others the opportunity to be in a ...
TEACHING | 1 John 1.5-10 | Arrow of Shame 14 May, 2012In this teaching, Nathan discusses 1 John 1:5-10 and reveals how if our identity is in Jesus and who he says we are then we will be able to live in freedom. However, if our identity is in our experiences, then we trust satan and will live in shame, false ...
TEACHING | Genesis 32.22-32 | The Patriarchs 09 May, 2012In this teaching, Nathan looks at Genesis 32.22-32 and reveals how often times we will view our parents, other people, or events in our life as the source of our identity when we need to look to Jesus and his love, grace, mercy, and truth in our lives.
TEACHING | Matthew 18.15-21 | Free to Confront 23 April, 2012Confrontation will always be required to have healthy relationships. In this teaching, Nathan discusses Matthew 18:15-21 and how to have difficult but life-giving conversations with people.
TEACHING | Acts 1.1-11 | The Kingdom of Heaven 14 March, 2012Regardless of what we are facing or how the world may currently look, you have the opportunity to participate in the Kingdom of Heaven today. In this teaching, Nathan looks at Acts 1:1-11 and reveals that the Kingdom of Heaven is now.
TEACHING | Acts 10.1-33 | Answers To Prayer That We Don’t Like 16 November, 2011There are several ways God answers prayer — some of them ask something from us. In this teaching, Nathan looks at Acts 10:1-33 and the uncomfortable answer God gives Peter in his time of prayer.
TEACHING | Capture Conference | Filming 101 22 October, 2011Nathan and Lacey share the basics of how to film interviews on a shoestring budget.
TEACHING | Capture Conference | Innovation in the Church 22 October, 2011Limited resources + increasing passion = exponential creativity. Nathan teaches at a creative conference on how God’s creativity is often found where our lack (or perceived lack) and our intimacy with the Heavenly Father come together.
TEACHING | Capture Conference | The Heart of the Artist 22 October, 2011Story is everything. Lacey teaches at a creative conference on the importance of stories within the local church. She reveals that creativity is most effective when coming from a heart that is not seeking attention or self-worth.
TEACHING | Mark 4.35-41 | Jesus Calms the Storm – AUDIO ONLY 29 May, 2011AUDIO ONLY – In this teaching, Nathan discusses Mark 4.35-41 and the misconceptions about the storms in our life. He also shares how to overcome and make it through the storms we face.
TEACHING | Acts 1.12-26 | The Deserter and the Replacement – AUDIO ONLY 22 May, 2011AUDIO ONLY – In this teaching, Nathan discusses Acts 1.12-26, Judas, his replacement, Matthias, and the idolatry that led Judas to be replaced as an Apostle.
TEACHING | Acts 1.1-11 | Waiting for Reinforcements – AUDIO ONLY 15 May, 2011AUDIO ONLY – In this teaching, Nathan discusses Acts 1.1-11 and Jesus’ encouragement to the disciples to spread the Kingdom of God by the power of the Holy Spirit.
TEACHING | Nehemiah 6.1-14 | The Tactics of the Enemy – AUDIO ONLY 26 September, 2010AUDIO ONLY – In this teaching, Nathan discusses Nehemiah 6.1-14 and the three ways the enemy can get you off course from fulfilling your God-given purpose. He also shares the two keys for staying on course and not getting distracted by the enemy.
TEACHING | Matthew 6.19-34 | Live Free from a Paralyzed Christianity 08 September, 2010Fear and anxiety are not disorders to be managed. They are paralyzing mindsets of which we need Jesus to heal us. In this teaching, Nathan looks at Matthew 6:19-34 and reveals that fear and anxiety are a result of predicting a future event without Jesus. He shares three practical steps ...
TEACHING | Titus 3.9-15 | Dealing with Wolves 29 August, 2010In this teaching, Nathan discusses Titus 3.9-15 and avoiding divisive debates and controversies that are unproductive and warns against divisive individuals. He also shares about the personal instructions Paul leaves to Titus, encouraging him to devote himself to good works, and a reminder to support one another within the faith ...
TEACHING | Titus 2.11-3.8 | Godly Living 22 August, 2010In this teaching, Pastor Jeremy teaches on Titus 2.11-3.8 and emphasizes that God’s grace, revealed through Jesus Christ, brings salvation and teaches us to live godly lives, marked by self-control, righteousness, and hope in His return. Believers are called to devote themselves to good works, showing humility and kindness toward ...
TEACHING | Nehemiah 1.1-11 | Living Compelled by God 22 August, 2010In this teaching, Nathan discusses Nehemiah 1.1-11 and how we are often compelled by what troubles us most. He also shares that if we are not troubled by anything, then we haven’t engaged our world or culture meaningfully, and that when we don’t make a decision for good, we make ...
TEACHING | Titus 1.10-2.10 | A Group Discussion on False Teachers 15 August, 2010In this teaching, Nathan facilitates a discussion on Titus 1.10-2.10 and Paul’s warning of false teachers and encouragement to different groups within the church at Crete (including the older men and women, along with younger men and women, husbands, wives, and children).
TEACHING | Titus 1.1-9 | Introduction to Titus 08 August, 2010In this teaching, Nathan discusses Titus 1.1-9 and Paul’s encouragement to Titus to raise leaders, teach sound doctrine, and model an upright lifestyle, challenging both individuals and the church to reflect Jesus in their character and actions for the sake of their reputation and witness to the world.
TEACHING | Mark 10.17-22 | Follow Jesus 01 August, 2010In this teaching, Nathan looks at Mark 10.17-22 and how we incline ourselves away from trusting God and toward trusting ourselves with temporal security, comfort, and control.
TEACHING | Matthew 6.5-18 | How to Pray 14 July, 2010Prayer, by its simplest definition, is a two-way conversation between humans and the living God. In this teaching, Nathan looks at Matthew 6:5-18 and reveals how Jesus prayed and taught his followers to pray.
TEACHING | Matthew 26.36-46 | The Most Important Thing In Life 19 May, 2010Success is not determined by our accomplishments. In this teaching, Nathan discusses Matthew 26:36-46 and reveals why Jesus succeeded in life. He reveals three ways we can be sure we also succeed no matter what we may or may not accomplish. These include our relationships, our vulnerability, and our gratitude.
TEACHING | 1 Peter 2.11-12 | Making the Kingdom of God Our Home 14 April, 2010As Christians, this world is not the place where we make our home; we find our home in our Heavenly Dad. In this teaching, Nathan discusses 1 Peter 2:11-12 and reveals four characteristics of this world that tempt us into removing our focus from trusting God into trusting ourselves.
TEACHING | Matthew 26.36-46 | Praying In Your Gethsemane Like Jesus 28 March, 2010Jesus grieved, suffered, and was tempted exactly like us. In this teaching, Nathan discusses Matthew 26:36-46 and the healthy principles Jesus lived by to get through grief, suffering, and temptation.
TEACHING | Matthew 6.5-15 | How To Pray Like A Disciple of Jesus 21 March, 2010The prayer Jesus taught his disciples is a point-by-point model for how we should pray. In this teaching, Nathan discusses Matthew 6:5-15 and the prayer Jesus taught his disciples to pray. He also breaks down how each point within the prayer applies to our lives today.
TEACHING | Acts 10.9-12 | An Introduction to Prayer 14 March, 2010Prayer is what connects us to God. In this teaching, Nathan discusses Acts 10:9-12 and Peter’s prayer and God’s response through a dream. He also shares some basic principles about what prayer simply is and is not.