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Dear Jesus Lives Family,

I want to invite you to this Thursday night’s 7:30 PM service at Jesus Lives in Issaquah, where I’ll be sharing a message titled “The Promise of Compassion.”

It’s a message from Jeremiah 31—where God says, “Is not Ephraim my dear son… though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore, my heart yearns for him.” In these uncertain and challenging times, we need to know this: God hasn’t forgotten us. His heart still longs for the hurting, the drifting, and the broken.

Whether you feel far from God or you just need to be reminded of His love and mercy (like we all do), this message is for you. It’s also a call for us as believers to walk in compassion—to extend grace and kindness to others in a world that desperately needs it.

If you’ve been needing a fresh encounter with God’s heart or a renewed strength to love others, I encourage you to come.

Bring someone with you. Come expecting. Let’s press into His presence together.

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Compassion | Pastor Phil | @JesusLives

Dear Jesus Lives Family,

Have you ever wondered what your spiritual gift is? Or maybe you’ve heard teachings (last week) about the Five Fold Ministry and thought, “That sounds powerful… but I’m not sure where I fit.”

This Thursday night at 7:30 PM, we’re diving into a powerful new message titled: Discovering your Gift.

This teaching is for those who are ready to stop sitting on the sidelines and start stepping into what God has called them to do.

We’ll be exploring the Five Fold Ministry from Ephesians 4 — Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher — and unpacking how you can identify which of these roles you were created to walk in.

You’ll also learn:

What to do if you don’t know your gift.

Why your gift is often revealed through serving.

How fear causes us to bury what God put in us — and how faith brings it to life.

God doesn’t hide gifts — He prepares hearts to carry them. This message will challenge you, encourage you, and help unlock the next chapter of your spiritual journey.

All the songs used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them.

Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.”

Discovering Your Gift | Pastor Phil | @JesusLives

Dear Jesus Lives Family,

I’m excited to personally invite you to our upcoming teaching this Thursday at 7:30 PM at Jesus Lives. This week, we’ll be diving into the vital topic of Spiritual Gifts — the unique ways God has equipped each of us to serve, encourage, and build up the Body of Christ.

Scripture reminds us in 1 Corinthians 12:4-7:

“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.”

Together, we’ll explore how these gifts operate, how to recognize them in our lives, and how to steward them faithfully for the glory of God and the good of others. Whether you’re new to walking with the Lord or have been serving for years, this teaching will help bring clarity, encouragement, and fresh fire to your walk.

As Romans 12:6 says:

“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.”

God has placed a specific calling and gifting within you, and I believe this time together will be a powerful step in unlocking more of His purpose for your life.

Please invite friends, family, and anyone you feel would be blessed by understanding the gifts God has given them. Let’s come expectant and ready to receive what the Holy Spirit wants to pour out.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

All the songs used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them.

Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.”

Gifts | Pastor Phil | @JesusLives

Dear Jesus Lives Family,

I have a message that God has been speaking to me about and I’m blessed with the opportunity to share it with you this Thursday at 7:30 PM. This is a direct message that goes straight to the heart of every believer who’s ever asked, “God, are You there? Are You speaking to me?”

This teaching is about “Hearing God’s Voice” and how to recognize when our heavenly father is speaking to us as we live in a world filled with constant distractions everywhere we go. So many of us, including myself, feel spiritually distant or directionless sometimes and it’s not because God is silent, but because we haven’t learned to be still and truly listen to his voice.

“God is always speaking — the question is, are we listening?”

Whether you’re in a season of decision, confusion, or desperation, this message is for you. I’m going to talk about the many ways that God speaks to us through His Word, through the words of others, and through the unexpected. It’s important that we learn how to tune our hearts to his frequency and know when it’s Him that’s speaking to us.

Some of us have been praying, but not waiting. Asking, but not staying silent long enough to listen. What if the clarity you’ve been seeking is just one moment of stillness away?

“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” – John 10:27

Come join us as we worship, pray, and ask God to train our ears to know His voice!

All the songs used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them.

Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.”

Hearing God's Voice | Brother Julian | @JesusLives

Dear Jesus Lives Family,

This Thursday at 7:30 PM, I invite you to join us for a message that speaks to the heart of where many of us are right now — stuck in a desert season, clinging to comfort, and wondering what it will take to move forward.

The sermon is titled “The Teddy Bear” — and it’s about that one thing many of us are still holding on to. Like a child clutching a worn stuffed animal, we grasp our sins, our habits, our false comforts, hoping they’ll carry us through the wilderness. But God is asking us to let go.

“God is giving you a choice tonight: Stay in your safe place — or drop your sin and move forward.”

Some of us are wandering through life, spiritually stuck, weighed down by shame, fear, or regret. But what if the breakthrough you’ve been praying for — the blessing you’ve been waiting for — is just on the other side of one act of obedience?

We’ll explore what it really means to let go and trust God. We’ll open the Word, pray for one another, and believe for transformation. If you’ve felt like giving up, or if you’re carrying a secret sin you’ve never surrendered, come expecting to be met by the presence of God.

“I will go before you and level the mountains… I will give you hidden treasures… so you may know that I am the Lord.” – Isaiah 45:2–3

Let’s not settle for wandering in the desert when God is calling us into the Promised Land.

I hope to see you there!

All the songs used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them.

Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.”

The Teddy Bear | Pastor Phil | @JesusLives

Dear Jesus Lives Family,

I want to personally invite you to this Thursday night’s service at 7:30 PM at Jesus Lives in Issaquah, where I’ll be preaching a powerful and timely message titled “The Path.”

What happens after we are saved? How do we stay grounded to Jesus? How do we walk the daily walk of staying rooted in Christ despite distractions, trials, and spiritual resistance.

The Path is where faith is tested. It’s where the enemy tries to lure us away—not with obvious sin, but with confusion, comfort, and compromise. This sermon is about staying on the narrow road Jesus calls us to, even when it feels dry, lonely, or unclear. If you’ve felt spiritually distant, distracted, or discouraged, this word is for you.

We will dive into:

Why resistance proves your faith is real
How the enemy subtly pulls believers off course
What to do if you’ve strayed and how to return

John 15:4 says: "Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain on the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me."

Brothers and Sisters, there is grace for the weary and power for those who endure. I believe God has something deeply personal for each of us this week.

Bring your Bible, bring a friend, and come expecting the Holy Spirit to meet you. I truly believe this message could mark a turning point in someone’s walk with Jesus.

All the songs used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them.

Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.”

The Path | Pastor Phil | @JesusLives

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