The Open Souls || From The Archives

Every single week, we send a new message across the world. Everything we do here at Mosaic is made available to everyone in the world for absolutely free. Incredible people who give generously and sacrificially to make this possible. Go to mosaic. org give Become a Part of our support system, become one of our partners. The church matters because it's how God brings us together. If your spirituality is simply a way for you to avoid human connection, it's not very spiritual. The only thing you need to believe in God is to see God for who he really is. In the church, I am a mess. I am imperfect. Calling me hypocritical is just an upgrade. I'm just working through all the brokenness of who I am. Jesus established the church so that we wouldn't do life alone. It's through the church that God brings us together. How many of you would call yourself an introvert? Raise your hand. A huge part of your spirituality has to be you learning how to walk alone with God. You cannot fully experience who God is outside of community. Experience God more fully through the church. When you get around a lot of people with destructive characteristics, you become a destructive human being. But if you can get around people who are compassionate, you start becoming compassionate. There's something that happens in community that changes you.

This past Sunday, Pastor Erwin McManus delivered a powerful message on the barriers of authentic human connection.  Drawing from John 1 and his new book "The Seven Frequencies of Communication," he explored how we can use communication to mask our true selves. He guided us through the concept of shadow frequencies and how they shape our interactions and self-perception. When we communicate with our shadow frequency, we create miscommunication and missed connections that prevent us from truly seeing one another. Pastor Erwin emphasized that transformation begins when we confront these shadows and allow the light of our authentic selves to shine through. It takes courage to face our shadows but this courage is essential to create the human connection we long for.  Are you ready to step out of your shadow frequency and into the light? Catch this exciting new message and order Pastor Erwin McManus' new book today!

Pastor Erwin McManus shared a dynamic new message based on the scriptures and his brand-new book The Seven Frequencies of Communication.   After being asked what God’s frequency of communication is, Pastor Erwin shared that Jesus himself is God’s frequency of communication.   Through examples in the scriptures, we see that though Jesus is fluent in all seven frequencies, he tailors his voice to the needs of each individual.   To the broken, Jesus speaks as a healer. To those who need a teacher, Jesus speaks as a professor. To the stagnant, Jesus speaks as a challenger. To the doubtful, Jesus speaks as a motivator. To those who need vision, Jesus speaks as a seer. To the directionless, Jesus speaks as a commander. To those who need a new view of reality, Jesus speaks as a maven.   Jesus is always speaking to us in the frequency we need to hear in the moment instead of simply what we want to hear.   Are you ready to tune into the frequency of Jesus?   Listen to this powerful message today and order Pastor Erwin’s brand-new book The Seven Frequencies of Communication.

This past Sunday, Pastor Erwin delivered an impactful message on the power of self-talk. Drawing from Jeremiah 1, he highlighted the critical interruption that occurs when we speak to ourselves in the frequency of self-doubt, self pity, and self-loathing. When we allow negative self-talk to overshadow the voice of God, our lives become smaller. But when God's voice breaks through, it moves us into a miraculous life that can only be lived by tuning into his frequency.  The voice of God invites you to: Accept Your Calling by trusting that God will empower you, even in your weakness. Accept Your Battle by facing the challenges ahead, knowing that God is with you. Accept Your Value by acknowledging that God created you with divine intention.  Jeremiah had to come to terms with the reality that God saw him differently than he saw himself. God is always calling out the best in us even when we can't see it yet. Are you ready to let the voice of God define you?

Moses led the flock when he should have been leading people. When you are running from God and not living out his intention, you do less than you were created to do. I want God to engage in a conversation with me about my needs, where I am. It shouldn't at least be the opening conversation. Guide begins here with Moses. I am sending you to pharaoh to bring my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt. Moses, there's a calling on your life, and now it's time to step up to it. Joshua follows Moses. Sometimes when everything goes bad in our life, we actually relinquish our intention rather than embrace it. Jonah is the story of a person who knew God's intention but chose not to live it out. And here's the crazy thing about being a human. We can violate and reject the intention God gave it. Everything God creates is under his intention. Wouldn't it be better to align your life with the intention for which you were created, so the whole universe will be in your favor? Have you ever noticed how much energy we lose when we're unhappy?

This Past Sunday, Pastor Erwin McManus delivered a challenging message on the importance of living in responsive obedience to God’s voice.   Speaking from the book of Hebrews, he shared that though God has an incredible future in store for us — it is our responsibility to move into it.   Pastor Erwin gave us three key insights:    -You do not have the power to slow down time, but you have the power to delay your future.   -Your speed of response to the voice of God is the measure of your intimacy with God.   -You can fast forward your future as you close the gap between hearing God’s voice and acting on what he has spoken to you.   Are you ready to move at the speed of God’s voice?   Tune into this transformative message now!

As we continue our archived series Life in Color, we explore the nature of happiness. Pastor Erwin reflects on a personal story about waking up smiling, underscoring the joy found in small moments. This leads into a deeper discussion on how happiness is often elusive, but attainable when we focus on hope, awe, and living authentically. The conversation highlights that those who experience the most joy are often the ones who live with an openness of mind, heart, and soul. We delve into the significance of maintaining an "open system" in life, as opposed to a "closed system." A closed system is described as living in fear and saying "no" to new possibilities, while an open system is about embracing life with a sense of adventure, curiosity, and trust. The speaker uses biblical references, including Jeremiah 33 and the life of Moses, to illustrate the importance of being open to learning from various sources and experiences, even those outside one’s faith. The episode continues to challenge listeners to think about the balance between material wealth and true happiness, emphasizing that the possession of things often leads to a scarcity mindset, while open hands and generosity can lead to a deeper fulfillment. The speaker touches on the universal pursuit of happiness and the need for faith to lead us into a more open, exploratory, and generous life. Through powerful personal stories and scriptural teachings, listeners are encouraged to reflect on whether they are living with open minds, open hands, and open hearts, ready to embrace life and all the surprises it brings. The episode ends with an invitation to step into a life of faith, surrendering to the openness that leads to ultimate joy and purpose.

In this series from the archives we dive into the first installment of Life in Color, a series where we explore the deeper shades of life, happiness, and what it means to live fully. Each episode features a new color that represents a fresh theme, connecting the hues of our world to the vibrant pursuit of happiness. Pastor Erwin reflects on spirituality, human emotions, and personal stories, this series takes a deep dive into how happiness can shape our lives, even in a world filled with complexity and challenges. Tune in weekly for thought-provoking discussions that will inspire you to see life in every shade it offers.

Every single week, we send a new message across the world. He says Mosaic has incredible people who give generously and sacrificially to make this possible. He wants you to become a part of our support system. Allow Jesus to speak to you in a way that will change your life. In all of human history, there has never been a place where God was not at work. The question is not, is God working, but are you working with God? All God wants from you is, I am willing. In this moment, there was a simple invitation to everyone who was willing to come. Our dream was that mosaic would be the community that would commit itself to reaching the outlier. I'd like to propose that we spend the next ten years creating communities, not just in LA and in London. When God moves in history, there is an overflow of talent. We have to destroy the idea that if it's for God, all that matters is how sincere you are rather than how committed you are. You must become the best version of you. Be the measure of your life.

You cannot live life without faith. What drives faith is that we're all looking to make sense of life. The more meaningless your life is, the more empty you will be of life, he says. Hope remains not just faith, but hope. Hope only exists in the future. The moment you get something you hope for, guess what? It's no longer a source of hope. Human beings are designed with a need for progress. Hope is not optional. It's essential. The moment you feel depressed, go, oh, my soul is telling me my life can be more. Only humans feel the depression of being less than they can see in their imagination. Everything God does is always expanding. You are designed to keep growing every moment of your life. When you love someone, you lose your mind. The best way to never put yourself in danger is to never love just before yourself. Love realigns your choices and redefines your life. Why do we even think about unconditional love? It's because our souls know we're designed for unconditional love.