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Trusting is a very hard thing to do. They had a relationship TO Christ, but not WITH Him. Sometimes the storm has to be really bad - you have to travel into the epicenter of the fear to realize you have a relationship TO him, but not WITH HIM….because relationships take TRUST. Their fear was the result of the acknowledging the end of their ability. They were skilled at navigating the seas - they had no doubt been in rough waters many times. But as the wind and waves crashed round about them, there was a collective realization: This is beyond us. Have you been in a situation “beyond you”? They came to the realization - He’s in the boat. We have a relationship TO him, but not with him. Every chance to build trust is an opportunity Trust: choosing to make something important to you vulnerable to the actions of someone else. Distrust: what I have shared with you that is important to me is not safe with you. The disciples in the boat chose to come to Jesus - we know we are experts at sea…we are men who drunk, cuss, fart, and smoke… but we are so vulnerable, we feel like we’re going to die. Jesus rebuked and rescued. He’s not ok with you not trusting Him. He’s always made a way. Might not have looked like you wanted it to look, but I’ve always rescued you. As you make yourself vulnerative - He will make it a safe place to speak with him. Safe doesn’t make your feelings valid excuses. 2 Cor. 1:8-11 We don’t want you in the dark, friends, about how hard it was when all this came down on us in Asia province. It was so bad we didn’t think we were going to make it. We felt like we’d been sent to death row, that it was all over for us. As it turned out, it was the best thing that could have happened. Instead of trusting in our own strength or wits to get out of it, we were forced to trust God totally—not a bad idea since he’s the God who raises the dead! And he did it, rescued us from certain doom. And he’ll do it again, rescuing us as many times as we need rescuing. We started to trust God. Discovered in the moment of trust Julie was going to lose the very thing she was going to hold on to if she tried to. To trust means to LET GO. You may lose the thing you’re desperately trying to hold on to. Maya Angelo “I don’t trust people who don’t love themselves, but say I love you.” She quotes an African proverb when she says that “Beware the naked man offering you a shirt.” If you find yourself lacking in trust is to examine yourself. We cannot ask people to give to us something we do not believe we are worthy of receiving. There are people who will try to tell you how to get to your destiny. If those disciples would have not just acknowledge that not only was Jesus present in the boat, but He already said they were going to do ALL He did and greater. We are waiting for Jesus to step in to do it. But I don’t trust people who don’t love themselves, but say I love you. The naked man offering you a shirt. If you want trust, trust God. Every opportunity to build trust is an opportunity to betray. 2 Cor. 1:8 As it turned out, it was the best thing that could have happened. Instead of trusting in our own strength or wits to get out of it, we were forced to trust God totally—not a bad idea since he’s the God who raises the dead! I don’t know your situation, but it’s an opportunity not for betrayal because God cannot betray you...it’s an opportunity for healing.

Maybe you've been craigslist hunting for "casual encounters," but find out what happens when you have a divine encounter. The supernatural realm is real. Your being longs for it, but a "casual encounter" with religion is not enough to fill the void. Founding Pastor Mike Signorelli teaches how to provoke a God encounter in your life. When God is your primary pursuit all other pursuits are aligned. God writes straight with crooked lines. Share this podcast with your friends. This is a life changing message! Leave a review on iTunes and let them know you've went V1, no turning back!

Last week we talked about three lies you believe about relationships. True Love is not an emotion you feel, it’s an act of the will….which is why you don’t base a relationship off of the feeling of love. You don’t make love by making feelings, you make love by making choices. The point of relationship isn’t to meet your needs. If you serve yourself, ultimately, you will only be left with yourself. God can refurbish your future because a defect doesn’t change your value. You are WORTH THE WORK. Proverbs 4:7 7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

Let's talk about sex, lies about love, and the truth that will make your singleness, your marriage, or your relationship a gift! Lead Pastor Mike Signorelli breaks down the fundamentals of love and relationships in a way that will produce freedom in your life as you increase in your understanding. GOV1

There are three ways to determine if you're a "new me". Pastor Mike Signorelli delivered a powerful message to close this series out!

Pastor Mike Signorelli delivered a powerful message about changing your view. “If you can’t be proud of who you are, be proud of who you’re becoming!”

Sometimes you have to keep checking back on your situation until it changes. In this powerful message, our Lead Pastor Mike Signorelli teaches how a new vision produces a new discipline. When you believe in faith that your situation can change, you will keep checking until change! Share this podcast with your friends and family. Be encouraged!

Pastor Mike Signorelli delivers a powerful talk on how to discipline your life by quitting ten things. This message will change your life.

Listen to Pastor Mike Signorelli explain the real meaning behind the Christmas story.

There are many things biding for your time. Do you feel like you end up not even knowing where your time went? Do you feel like past wounds have caused you to sabotage "happy" memories? This is a must listen!

You cannot be perfect, but you can be present. If you struggle with feeling like you're not enough, this message from our Lead Pastor Mike Signorelli is for you.

In this opening episode of our December series, "Be Present" learn the science behind the "digital slot machines" in our hands every day. Pastor Mike Signorelli explores the book of John and reveals a God who is present in our lives.

One mile of road will take you one mile. One mile of runway will take you anywhere. This message is the final episode in our series GO V1 and if you're struggling with feeling like you're stuck in life, this is for you!

It's In The Bag! by Mike Signorelli

Take Your Ticket is about making the commitment to do all that God has called you to do! It's about paying the price. We continue our in-depth character study of Caleb with episode two of GO V1.