It is a Good Thing | Charles Nieman | 7 Hills Church

Every generation has faced tragedy, but every generation has also carried a voice that refused to be silenced. From Stephen’s bold witness in Acts to Paul’s transformation on the road to Damascus, God has always raised up a new voice to carry His truth forward.This message is a call to the next generation: to rise with courage, to stand for Christ, and to let your voice be heard. The blood of the martyrs is not wasted, it becomes the seed of revival. Even in heartbreak, God is raising up a generation that will not bow, that will not be silent, and that will not compromise.Scriptures:•  Acts 7:54–60 (NIV)•  2 Corinthians 12:15 (NKJV)•  Revelation 12:11In This Message•  The devil wants to silence the church, but God is raising up bold voices in the next generation.•  Saul became Paul: proof that God can transform even the most unlikely into a world-changing voice.•  Every tragedy carries purpose, God never wastes pain, He uses it to shape the future.•  We must serve God in our generation so it’s clear what we stood for.•  The testimony of the next generation will overcome the enemy.🔥 God is calling a generation to step forward—will you be one of the voices He raises up?

In this powerful message from Guest Pastor Charles Nieman, we dive into Revelation 1 and discover God’s design for two offices that were created to work together: kings and priests.Kings – Men and women of influence, called to provide provision for the vision.Priests – Called to cast vision that blesses not just ourselves, but others.When kings and priests work together, God’s kingdom moves forward. This message unpacks how we are all called to live Christ-centered lives… not career-centered or wealth-centered lives. Every one of us has a valuable purpose, a mission, and a house to build that stands for something eternal.📖 Key Scriptures:•  Revelation 1•  Matthew 16:24•  Romans 10:9•  Matthew 7:24-27🙌 Be encouraged to live with purpose, advance the Kingdom, and use your life to bless others.

🏃‍♀️ Just like in the Olympic relay, the exchange zone matters. When the baton is dropped, opportunities are lost, and generations can miss the chance to encounter God’s power.In this message, Pastor Evan Cromer challenges us to grip the baton of faith and declare: “Not on my watch!” We can’t grow complacent, we can’t water down the truth, and we can’t let sin slow us down. The baton in our hand is sacred and how we run affects not only us, but the next generation.In This Message-  Dropped batons = missed opportunities.-  Faith must be passed on with strength, not complacency.-  Church should challenge, inspire, and strengthen your faith.-  Step out in radical faithScriptures-  Hebrews 12:1-2 (NKJV)-  Judges 2:7-10 (NKJV)-  1 Kings 10:1-9 (MSG)🔥 Let’s hold tightly to our faith, honor the sacrifices of past generations, and make sure the baton is passed strong to those who come after us.

God hides big truths in small things. 🕷🦡🦗🐜In Proverbs 30, the spider, the rock badger, the locust, and the ant each carry a picture of how to walk with faith, strength, and wisdom.When life tears down your web, when storms shake your foundation, when the enemy tries to isolate you, or when winter comes, these small creatures point us back to the wisdom of God.In This Message⁃ Spider | Determination: Faith holds on and rebuilds, no matter what comes your way.⁃ Rock Badger | Habitation: Make your home in the Rock — Jesus is the only foundation that stands.⁃ Locust | Unification: Alone we are weak, but together we are mighty for the harvest.⁃ Ant | Preparation: Prepare today for eternity — your future depends on what you build now.Scripture⁃ Proverbs 30:24–28 NKJV⁃ Matthew 14:29 (Peter stepping out on the water)⁃ Matthew 7:24 (building on the rock)

There is no greater message than the cross. Every one of us carries marks/scars from struggles, seasons we’ve endured, and victories we’ve fought for. But when those marks are met with the blood of Jesus, they are transformed. They’re no longer marks of shame, but testimonies of His faithfulness.Paul wore his scars proudly, and we are called to do the same. Our lives should reflect the cross, so when people look at us, they don’t just see us, they see Him.Choose today to be marked by the cross. In This Message⁃ The cross is the most important message.⁃ Our scars aren’t shame—they’re testimonies.⁃ Paul wore his marks with honor, and so should we.⁃ Being marked by the cross means people see Jesus in us.Scriptures:⁃ 1 Corinthians 1:18⁃ Luke 24:24⁃ Galatians 6:17

Your faith can’t be borrowed—it has to be owned. 🙌Religious titles, church attendance, or knowing “spiritual people” won’t shake the gates of Hell. Only a personal relationship with Jesus will. Acts 19 shows us the danger of second-hand faith—and the life-changing power of knowing Him for yourself.📖 Key Scripture•  Acts 19:11–20 — Paul’s ministry is marked by God’s power, but the sons of Sceva learn the hard way that knowing about Jesus is not the same as knowing Him.🔑 In this message:•  Why second-hand faith can’t save you—or scare the enemy.•  How relying on someone else’s relationship with God leaves you spiritually vulnerable.•  The truth that Hell trembles when you truly know Jesus.•  How God can even use the enemy to strengthen your weak places.Don’t settle for a borrowed belief. Draw near to God for yourself—because it’s your relationship with Him that makes Hell tremble.

Your prayers don’t stop with you—they echo for generations. 🙏Even when we’re not faithful, God remains faithful. Scripture shows us that what we do here in this life can shape the future of our children and grandchildren. Your grandma’s prayers may be the reason you’re walking in mercy today—and your prayers could be the reason your children are covered tomorrow.📖 Key Scriptures•  Psalm 89:1 — God’s faithfulness is proclaimed and endures through every generation.•  Jeremiah 32:18 — God shows loyal love to thousands; sin’s impact can touch descendants.•  Matthew 12:43–45 — Empty hearts invite return of evil—stay filled with God’s presence.🔑 In this message:•  What you do in this life impacts future generations—both in blessing and consequence.•  Salvation creates a covenant between God and you that can affect your descendants.•  The prayers of parents and grandparents can position children under God’s mercy and protection.•  Never underestimate the power of praying for your children and keeping their names before God.Don’t underestimate the power of speaking your children’s names in God’s ear. You’re building a spiritual account with compound interest that will bless generations to come.

What do you do with wounds no one can see?King Uzziah looked strong on the outside, but pride and offense rotted his legacy from within. His story is a warning—but also a mirror. Many of us carry silent wounds that shape how we live, lead, and love.In this message, Pastor Marcus reveals how unhealed hurt can take down even the strongest among us—and how Jesus, our wounded healer, turns your wounds into strength.You don’t have to stay broken. Healing starts now.📖 Key Scriptures2 Chronicles 26:16-18 (NIV)“But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall…”— The core passage showing how pride led Uzziah to dishonor God’s presence.Luke 17:1 (NKJV)“It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come!”— Jesus warns that offense is unavoidable — but dangerous if not handled correctly.Luke 23:34 (NIV)“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”— Even in deep pain, Jesus chose forgiveness over offense.🔑 In this message:•  Even strong people fall when wounds go unhealed.•  Just like a massive redwood, hidden damage over time can lead to collapse.•  Pride opens the door to spiritual destruction.•  Uzziah entered God’s presence as a king, not a servant — and it cost him everything.•  Healing is found in humility.•  You can’t heal what you refuse to reveal to God.•  Jesus modeled how to respond to injustice.•  On the cross, He chose forgiveness over offense: “Father, forgive them…”

God calls Himself the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—not just the faithful, not just the promised, but the struggler. From the womb to wrestling with angels, Jacob’s life was marked by conflict—and so is ours. But what if the struggle isn’t a sign God has left you, but proof He’s with you? In this message, discover how God uses the fight to form you, how He favors the one who won’t quit, and why your struggle might just be the evidence of His love.📖 Key Scriptures•  Exodus 3:4–6 (NKJV)•  God calls out to Moses from the burning bush•  Declares Himself as “the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob”•  Genesis 25:22–26•  Jacob and Esau struggle in the womb•  Jacob grabs Esau’s heel at birth — striving from the start•  Genesis 32:24–28 (NKJV)•  Jacob wrestles with the angel•  Receives the name “Israel” — because he struggled with God and prevailed🔑 In this message:•  God identifies Himself with strugglers — not just the faithful (Abraham) or promised (Isaac), but Jacob, the one who wrestled.•  Jacob’s life was marked by rejection, deception, running, and wrestling — but he never gave up.•  Jesus Himself was a struggler — acquainted with grief and familiar with weakness.•  The presence of struggle isn’t a sign of God’s absence — it’s often a sign of His love.The struggle isn’t the end of your story; it’s the proof God is still writing it. ✍️📖

God is a dream giver — and He’s placed something in you that the world didn’t give and can’t take away. In this message, Pastor Marcus reminds us that favor comes with a price, courage is required to follow a God-sized dream, and the dream isn’t behind you — it’s ahead.When the world is shaking, the dreamers rise.📖 Key Scriptures• Genesis 37:3-9 (NKJV) Joseph receives his colorful coat and dreams about his future.• Genesis 37:18-20 (NKJV) Joseph’s brothers see him coming and plot against him, saying “Look, this dreamer is coming!”🔑 In this message:• God is a dream giver. He places purpose-driven dreams in your life for a reason.• You are never more like God than when you’re dreaming.• The dream is ahead of you, not behind you. Your best days are still to come.• Man’s ‘no’ can’t stop God’s ‘yes.’ What God starts, no one can shut down.• Dreamers stand steady when the world shakes. We were born for this moment.Keep dreaming. Keep standing. God’s not done.