What if prayer wasn’t just something you checked off your list, but more like an app running in the background—always on, always connected?

In this episode of The Me I Want to Be series, Pastor Mark explores what it means to live in the flow of the Spirit. Drawing on 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 and Ephesians 5:15–18, he shows how God’s Spirit creates a steady current of life, joy, and gratitude—and how we can stay in that current in the middle of ordinary life. You’ll learn simple practices like breath prayers and naming your blockers, you’ll discover how to live with deeper peace, gratitude, and companionship with Jesus—right where you are.

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Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds

Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)

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What we put into our hearts and minds shapes the lives we live. In this message from The Me I Want to Be series, Pastor Mark unpacks Romans 12:1–2, showing how God redeems our desires, renews our thoughts, reshapes what we feed our minds, and lifts our worries in community. Discover how real transformation begins from the inside out.

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We live in a world full of labels. Whether given by family, friends, enemies, or even our own inner critic, these labels are too small to capture the beauty and dignity of who we really are.

In this message, "he Me God Wants Me To Be," Pastor Mark explores what it means to live out your true identity: not the false self shaped by performance, politics, or people-pleasing, but the name God writes on your heart. Scripture reminds us that we are created in God’s image and called His beloved children. That identity is not achieved but received—and it changes everything.

Discover how to:
• Receive the identity God has already given you in Christ
• Abide in Jesus so His life flows through you
• Respond with everyday acts of love and justice

When we tear off the old labels and remain rooted in Christ, we become “the me God wants me to be.”

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Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds
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Where do you find the strength to keep going when life feels overwhelming? In Ephesians 1:11–23, Paul reminds us that hope is not just wishful thinking—it’s resurrection power for real life, available to us today.

In this sermon, Pastor Mark shares how the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is alive in us—giving hope when we feel overwhelmed, doubtful, weary, or alone.

Whether you’re carrying stress, walking through illness, caring for loved ones, or simply trying to make it through another day, God’s resurrection power meets you where you are. This hope is not only personal—it flows through the church as we carry one another’s burdens and share Christ’s love with the world.

Listen now and be encouraged: resurrection power is not just for someday. It’s for today.

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What does God’s dream for the world look like? In Isaiah 65:17–25, the prophet describes a vision of health, peace, dignity, and fairness for all people. Jesus carried this vision into his ministry, showing us that justice is not optional—it’s the public face of love.

In this message, we explore why biblical justice matters, how it shapes both personal faith and public life, and what it means to pursue justice today. You’ll hear practical steps for living it out—praying differently, learning faithfully, acting courageously, and living prophetically.

God’s dream is more than an idea—it’s an invitation. Will you join in?

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What’s the greatest predictor of a child’s lifelong faith? It’s not how often they attend church—it’s the example they see at home. In this message from 2 Timothy 1:1–14, Pastor Mark explores how faith is both caught and taught, and how parents, grandparents, and the entire church family share the calling to pass on a living faith to the next generation. Discover practical, everyday ways to model and teach faith that lasts a lifetime.

Message 8: What Christians Do

What does it really mean to be a person of grace? In this powerful message from our series "What Disciples Do," Pastor Mark explores Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9–14) to reveal how easily pride and judgmentalism sneak into our hearts—even when we think we’re being faithful.

With honesty, humor, and deep spiritual insight, this sermon challenges us to lay down our self-righteousness, remember how much grace we’ve received, and extend that grace to others. True disciples don’t live from ego—they live from mercy.

Whether you’ve ever struggled with judgmental thoughts, been hurt by a judgmental church, or just long for a deeper experience of God’s love and humility, this message is for you.

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Why do good people so often look the other way? In this episode, Pastor Mark explores the deeper message of the Good Samaritan—not just about helping others, but about feeling with them. In a culture that trains us to avoid pain and disconnect from suffering, Jesus calls his followers to practice active empathy.

You’ll learn how apathy takes root, how empathy opens our hearts, and how compassion shapes us into the image of Christ. This message challenges us to move beyond emotional self-protection and rediscover a faith that feels, stays, and loves—even when it’s uncomfortable.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by suffering or tempted to shut down, this sermon is a powerful reminder of what it means to follow Jesus with an open heart.