Skin in the Game | Marcus Mecum | 7 Hills Church

In this powerful message, Pastor Marcus Mecum dives into Genesis 21:1-14 and reminds us that our mistakes don't have to define our future. Abraham made a mistake when he tried to force God's promise on his own terms, but God still kept His word.Your miracle and your mistake can’t live under the same roof. At some point, you have to decide which one you're going to feed.📖 Key Scriptures•  Genesis 21:1-14  — The main passage where Abraham sends Hagar and Ishmael away after the birth of Isaac.•  Genesis 15:5 —  When God shows Abraham the stars and promises descendants as numerous as the stars.🔑 In this message:•  Your mistakes will always try to rob you of your joy, peace, and confidence — but they don't have to stay.•  Miracles and mistakes both grow based on what you feed. What are you nurturing in your life?•  God’s promise for you is bigger than your past. Guilt has no place at the table with your miracle.•  Like Abraham, you can surrender your mistakes and step fully into the freedom God has for you.Watch now and be reminded — the miracle God has for you is still alive, and it’s time to starve your mistakes.

God is a second mile God — and He’s raising up a second mile church. In this message, Pastor Marcus unpacks what it means to go beyond what’s expected, just like Jacob, Joseph, and Rebekah.When others mistreat you… when life feels unfair… God sees your faithfulness. And He blesses those who go further when no one’s watching. Don’t settle for average. The first mile is law — the second mile is love.🔥 It’s time to be a second mile church.📖 Key Scriptures  •  Matthew 5:41 — Go the second mile. The first mile is obligation, the second mile is love.  •  Genesis 31:36-42 — Jacob is mistreated by Laban but stays faithful. God blesses him for going the extra mile.  •  Genesis 24:18-19 — Rebekah goes the extra mile by watering the servant’s camels. God honors her willingness.  •  Genesis 39-41 — Joseph rises in Potiphar’s house, prison, and Egypt by going above what’s expected.  •  Genesis 50:20 — Joseph forgives his brothers. “What you meant for evil, God meant for good.” A second mile kind of grace.🔑 In this message:  •  God blesses those who go the second mile, even when mistreated or overlooked.  •  The first mile is duty — the second mile is love.  •  Average is crowded — going the second mile sets you apart and pleases God.  •  God is a second mile God — and He’s looking for a second mile people.  •  A second mile church makes an impact far beyond its walls.Jesus went the second mile for you. Will you go for Him?

Life will pressure you. The battles get heavy. But even when you feel like the last man standing, God is still speaking kind, restoring words over your life. He manages your enemies, rebuilds what’s been broken, and restores the years the enemy tried to steal. Don’t give up — let God speak to you, restore you, and rewrite your story.📖 Key Scriptures:•  Zechariah 1:8-13A vision of a man on a red horse among the myrtle trees — God’s kind and comforting words spoken in the midst of crisis.•  Romans 8:28"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."🔑 In this message:•  God still speaks kind and comforting words in a cruel world.•  God manages the enemy’s reach — He controls the severity of the attacks and takes it personally when the enemy goes too far.•  It’s never too late for God to rebuild your story. He can give you the spirit of a craftsman to reshape what’s been broken.•  God can restore the years the enemy has stolen. Nothing is beyond His ability to redeem.God’s kindness will find you, even in the middle of the fight.

This Pentecost Sunday message reminds us that life is filled with normal, dark, and mountain-top days — and in every season, God’s call is the same: stay where He’s placed you and listen for His voice.Just like Moses on the mountain and the disciples in the upper room, we’re called to seek God not just for what He can do, but for what He wants to say. You don’t need a perfect life to live a purposeful one — you need the Word and the Spirit.Stay. Listen. Your word is coming.📖 Key Scriptures:•  Exodus 24 — Moses waits on the mountain for God’s instruction. “Stay here.”•  Joel 2:28 (implied/backstory of Pentecost prophecy) — “In the last days, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.”•  Acts 1:4 — Jesus tells the disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father.•  Acts 2 — The Holy Spirit falls on the disciples on the Day of Pentecost in the upper room.🔑 In this message:•  Stay where God placed you. He’ll speak.•  Purpose comes from His presence.•  Seek His voice, not just His hand.•  The Holy Spirit brings life. Invite Him in.Stay. Listen. Your word is coming.

God loves to disrupt your ordinary day with radical interruptions! 🙌 In this message, guest speaker Natalie Runion challenges us to step out of our comfort zones and take the Church outside the four walls. Just like Paul and Silas in Acts 16, we’re called to share God’s love wherever life takes us — in prisons, homes, workplaces, and streets.Be ready for those holy interruptions… and say yes. 🔥📖 Key Scriptures:    •    Acts 16:16-18 — Paul frees a slave girl from a demon.    •    Acts 16:15 — Lydia hears the Gospel and is baptized.    •    Acts 16:16 — Paul and Silas meet the slave girl.    •    Matthew 10:16-20 — The Holy Spirit speaks through us in tough moments.🔑 In this message:    •    Radical interruptions are divine opportunities.    •    The Holy Spirit will speak through you.    •    Step out of your comfort zone — your world is your mission field.    •    Church isn’t a building; it’s wherever we go and love people like Jesus.This week, be bold. Be the Church. Watch what God will do. 🙌🔥

In this powerful and timely message, Pastor Marcus Mecum preaches from Numbers 25, unpacking one of the most overlooked weapons the enemy uses—the yoke. This message will challenge you to examine what you’re tied to and empower you to break free so you can move forward in everything God has for you.📖 Key Scriptures:Numbers 25 — Israel’s final test before the Promised Land2 Corinthians 6:14 — Don’t be unequally yokedIsaiah 10:27 — The anointing breaks the yoke🔑 In this message:- What a yoke really is—and why it’s dangerous- How the enemy uses relationships to delay your purpose- Why some people die in potential and never reach the promise- How to walk in freedom againWhether you're feeling stuck, tied to your past, or on the edge of breakthrough—this message will challenge you to break what’s been holding you back.

This message from Pastor Marcus Mecum dives into Leviticus 7 to show us that the one who makes the sacrifice walks away with the skin. In the same way, God didn’t stand at a distance—He put on flesh and got involved. He gave everything.📖 Key Scriptures:Romans 13:14 — "Put on the Lord Jesus Christ"Leviticus 7:5-10 — A deeper look at sacrifices and skinRevelation — Every believer is a priest🔑 In this message:- Why the skin of the sacrifice matters- What God’s sacrifice means for your life- How true leadership requires sacrifice- Why you can’t expect reward without costWhether you're in a battle, rebuilding your faith, or leading others—this message will challenge you to put your skin in the game.

In this powerful message, Pastor Marcus Mecum delivers a word that will challenge you to confront the patterns holding you back and embrace the breakthrough God has already prepared for you. Whether it’s fear, doubt, addiction, or defeat—the cycle can be broken.God is calling you to step into something greater. If you’re tired of fighting the same battles over and over, this message is for you. You were born to break the cycle.⸻🔑 Key Points:• What you tolerate, you empower—especially in your thoughts• Breaking the cycle requires confronting what’s been passed down• God’s calling isn’t just about freedom—it’s about responsibility• You’re not cursed; you’re called to shift the pattern• The Holy Spirit gives power to do what willpower never could📜 Scriptures:• Judges 6:1–16• Isaiah 10:27• Galatians 5:1• Romans 12:2

You can’t always control what life throws at you—but you can control how you respond. In this powerful message, Pastor Marcus Mecum reveals a spiritual principle that changes everything: The Law of Response.Drawing from Psalms 102, John 11, and 2 Corinthians 4, this sermon reminds us that God’s favor is on your life, even in seasons of personal, church, and family battles. The enemy counts on your usual reaction—but if you respond God’s way, you can crush the enemy’s plan and walk in anointing, joy, and purpose.🔑 Key Points:• The devil expects an average response—don’t give it to him• Anointing gives you endurance when others give up• God can use the bruise to bring strength and authority• Separation often sets the stage for divine connection• Joy is coming… if you respond right📜 Scriptures:Psalm 102:2-13, 16-17, 22, 27John 11–212 Corinthians 4:8-9

Sometimes the darkest seasons are the most necessary for our growth.Guest Pastor Javon Ruff brought a powerful word at 7 Hills Church about how God uses the negatives — the heartbreaks, the betrayals, the pressures — to refine us, strengthen us, and prepare us for purpose.It’s not a burial. It’s a planting.Watch now to hear how your struggles are not setbacks, but setups for what God has ahead.Key Scriptures: Luke 9:18, Luke 24:7, John 12:24, James 1, 2 Kings 6, Proverbs 24:10