Miracle City Church

Enjoying your Good Journey

Discover the life-changing truth about your divine origin story and how understanding the Hebrew word 'tov' can transform your perspective on life, purpose, and joy.In this message, explore the profound meaning behind Genesis 1:1 and learn why God declared His creation 'good' using the Hebrew word 'tov' - a rich term that goes far beyond simple adequacy to capture wonder, purpose, and divine excellence. Understand how God looked at humanity and declared us 'very tov' (very good) and what this means for your identity and worth today.

Didn't See that Coming

Unexpected trials and difficult circumstances are part of everyone's life journey, but how we respond to them can make all the difference in our spiritual growth and faith development. This powerful message explores the biblical story of Lazarus and reveals profound truths about God's timing, His love, and His purpose in allowing difficult seasons.

Choose your Friends Wisely

This message explores the biblical foundation of friendship and why choosing your friends wisely is one of the most important decisions you'll make. Learn how friendship shapes your spiritual growth and discover practical steps for developing deeper relationships.

Discovering you Prayer Life - You in Five Years - Trent Palmberg

Discover the transformative power of prayer in spiritual growth through this insightful exploration of Psalm 1. Learn why prayer isn't just about asking God for things, but about developing a relationship that changes who you're becoming. Explore the profound wisdom from people who've lived nearly a century, who wish they had reflected more in their lives.This message unpacks what it means to delight in God's law and how Christian meditation connects Bible study to prayer.

Winning with what you're Given - You in Five Years - Trent Palmberg

Discover how to win with whatever hand life has dealt you through biblical stewardship principles. This powerful message explores Matthew 25:14-30, revealing how God entrusts each of us with different resources and opportunities. Learn why comparison destroys good stewardship and how to avoid trading away your winning hand.This teaching unpacks the true meaning of stewardship—recognizing that everything comes from God's hand and requires faithful investment.

The Invitation to Rest - You in Five Years - Bryce Gilmore

Discover why despite all our time-saving technologies, we're busier than ever, and learn what the Bible really teaches about rest. The message examines how the World Wide Web and smartphones have transformed our relationship with rest and reveals the true meaning of Sabbath as a gift from God rather than a religious obligation. Explore the two main reasons we struggle to rest—our human limitations and our weakness—and how pride often prevents us from acknowledging our need to stop. Learn about the four powerful benefits of rest: being valued for who you are rather than what you do, creating space to hear God's voice, gaining divine perspective, and preparing for life's challenges.

One Word Changes Everything - You in Five Years - Trent Palmberg

Discover how the words we receive and believe profoundly impact who we become. In this powerful message from the 'You in Five Years' series, we explore why Scripture has unique authority in our lives and how it transforms us when we engage with it consistently.The Bible stands apart with its remarkable authorship (40 different writers across thousands of years telling one unified story), unmatched textual reliability, and self-verification through fulfilled prophecy. But many misunderstand its purpose, seeing it as merely informational or inspirational rather than transformational.Learn the crucial distinction that the Bible isn't about you—it's about Jesus, but for you. This perspective shift changes everything about how we read and apply Scripture. God's Word works in our lives through teaching (showing what's right), rebuking (revealing what's wrong), correcting (demonstrating how to make things right), and training in righteousness (teaching how to keep things right).

The Me I Dream to Be - You in Five Years - Trent Palmberg

Discover the powerful truth about personal transformation in 'The Me I Dream to Be' This life-changing message explores why our future selves aren't shaped by intentions but by daily disciplines.Learn why change is so difficult and how to overcome the three common myths that keep us stuck: the Information Myth ('If I knew better, I'd do better'), the Circumstance Myth ('If I was somewhere else, I'd be someone else'), and the Time Myth ('Tomorrow will be different').Based on Romans 12:1-2, this message reveals how true transformation happens not through trying harder but through a complete metamorphosis—being changed from the inside out.

The Lost Art of a Lifegiving Conversation - Living Sent - Trent Palmberg

Discover the five essential threads of meaningful conversations that Jesus modeled in His interaction with the Samaritan woman at the well. In our digitally connected yet relationally disconnected world, many people feel isolated and misunderstood. A Harvard study spanning 87 years found that warm relationships are the most important factor in living a good life, yet one in four Americans rarely feel understood.Learn how Jesus prioritized people over convenience, demonstrated holy curiosity through thoughtful questions, engaged hearts by addressing deeper needs, showed genuine care despite misunderstandings, and created space for vulnerable exchange. These principles can transform your relationships and help you point others to the living water only Jesus provides.

The Power of a Living Room - Living Sent - Trent Palmberg

Discover how ordinary living room gatherings can create extraordinary spiritual impact in The Power of a Living Room. This message explores how the early church transformed the Roman Empire not through spectacular events but through consistent, faithful community in homes. Learn why these gatherings matter even more in our age of digital connection and profound loneliness.The message unpacks Acts 2, revealing three key elements that made early church gatherings so powerful: devotion (giving yourself away rather than consuming), development (studying scripture together and maintaining accountability), and deployment (being ready and active in mission). These principles show how ordinary believers created extraordinary community.