Why is FORGIVENESS such a BIG DEAL to God? // Summer Lean In series (part 5) // Laura M

Why is FORGIVENESS such a BIG DEAL to God? // Summer Lean In series (part 5) // Laura M

🙌🏻 "What kept you safe as a child turns into your prison as an adult. You got tricked into thinking that this thing was actually to your benefit... but the sin of other people doesn't have power over us anymore. We get to live free." — Laura M Are you carrying a weight that you were never designed to hold? In this powerful and deeply moving message at Collective Church, guest speaker Laura M dives into the life-changing truth about forgiveness—and debunks the major lies the enemy uses to keep us trapped in emotional prisons. Drawing from 20 years of experience sitting with hurting people as a nurse, crisis counselor, and inner-healing practitioner, Laura unpacks the critical difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. Forgiveness isn't about ignoring boundaries, forgetting the pain, or making what happened "okay". Instead, it is a deliberate decision to transfer the debt owed to you over to Jesus, breaking the invisible attachments keeping you bound to your past. Whether you are someone who easily collects offenses or someone carrying unimaginable, deep-seated trauma, this message is a direct invitation from God to lay down your defenses, step out of isolation, and finally walk in true kingdom freedom. -------------------------------------------------------- 📖 Scripture References Matthew 6 : 14-15 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/MAT.6.14-15.ESV [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/MAT.6.14-15.ESV] 2 Corinthians 2 : 10-11 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/2CO.2.10-11.ESV [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/2CO.2.10-11.ESV] 1 Peter 2 : 24 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1PE.2.24.ESV [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1PE.2.24.ESV] -------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Introduction: 20 Years of Sitting with Hurting People 07:41 What Forgiveness Is (and Isn't) 10:15 The Enemy's Scheme: How Unforgiveness Becomes a Prison 21:13 Transferring the Debt: Canceling the Umbilical Cord to Your Past 26:39 Relinquishing Offenses & Healing Deep Trauma 32:28 Altar Call: Guided Reflection & Corporate Prayer for Freedom -------------------------------------------------------- For any information, how to connect, and/or prayer requests: https://form.church/youcollectiveomaha [https://form.church/youcollectiveomaha] We'd love to hear from you! Connect with us on: - Website: https://www.collectiveomaha.com [https://www.collectiveomaha.com] - Facebook: https://facebook.com/collectiveomaha [https://facebook.com/collectiveomaha] - Instagram: @collectiveomaha - Email: hello@collectiveomaha.com - Youtube: https://youtube.com/collectiveomaha [https://youtube.com/collectiveomaha] - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4M9KbSOFHBViC4UTzsOvIK?si=fdb9dd2cf24c46f0 [https://open.spotify.com/show/4M9KbSOFHBViC4UTzsOvIK?si=fdb9dd2cf24c46f0] - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-church-omaha/id1792027778 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-church-omaha/id1792027778]

COMMUNITY: The Strength You Don’t Have // Summer Lean In series (part 4) // Pastor Drew

"If you disconnect yourself from the body of Christ, you're disconnecting yourself from life. We were not designed to follow Jesus as just two, but as a three-corded strand that is not quickly broken. It's not just me and Him—it is me, Him, and the body of Christ." — Pastor Drew Are you trying to walk out your faith entirely on your own? In this continuation of our Summer Lean In series, Pastor Drew shares a timely message on the undeniable power and necessity of biblical community. Summertime is often a season where schedules shift and our spiritual focus can easily drift. Pastor Drew warns against the enemy's trap of isolation and unpacks how the right community is absolutely essential for a spiritual life set on fire. Diving into social psychology statistics and biblical truth, this sermon breaks down the 4 essential types of relationships every Christian needs to thrive. Finally, honoring Father’s Day, the message concludes with a powerful challenge regarding spiritual leadership, romantic relationships, and the life-changing impact of a father's blessing. --------------------------------------------- 📖 Bible References & Study Links Matthew 6 : 33 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/MAT.6.33.ESV [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/MAT.6.33.ESV] Psalm 16 : 11 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PSA.16.11.ESV [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PSA.16.11.ESV] Ecclesiastes 4 : 12 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ECC.4.12.ESV [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ECC.4.12.ESV] Hebrews 10 : 23-25 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/HEB.10.23-25.ESV [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/HEB.10.23-25.ESV] 2 Corinthians 6 : 14 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/2CO.6.14.ESV [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/2CO.6.14.ESV] 1 Corinthians 4 : 15-17 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1CO.4.15-17.ESV [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1CO.4.15-17.ESV] Psalm 27 : 10 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PSA.27.10.ESV [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PSA.27.10.ESV] --------------------------------------------- 00:00 A Father's Day Challenge & Summer Lean In 04:39 The Danger of Summer Drift & The Power of Community 12:12 Hebrews 10: Why We Need Biblical Accountability 22:38 The 4 Relationships Every Christian Needs 31:32 Guarding Your Heart: Romantic Relationships & Spiritual Fathers 42:35 Altar Call: Receiving a Father’s Blessing & Closing Prayer --------------------------------------------- For any information, how to connect, and/or prayer requests: https://form.church/youcollectiveomaha [https://form.church/youcollectiveomaha] We'd love to hear from you! Connect with us on: - Website: https://www.collectiveomaha.com [https://www.collectiveomaha.com] - Facebook: https://facebook.com/collectiveomaha [https://facebook.com/collectiveomaha] - Instagram: @collectiveomaha - Email: hello@collectiveomaha.com - Youtube: https://youtube.com/collectiveomaha [https://youtube.com/collectiveomaha] - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4M9KbSOFHBViC4UTzsOvIK?si=fdb9dd2cf24c46f0 [https://open.spotify.com/show/4M9KbSOFHBViC4UTzsOvIK?si=fdb9dd2cf24c46f0] - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-church-omaha/id1792027778 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-church-omaha/id1792027778]

The Key to GOD’s HEART // Summer Lean In series (part 3) // Pastor Drew

🔥"The Lord fills the deepest places first. Our role is not to work ourselves up the mountain of holiness, but to fall deeper into the valley of humility. It is by the key of humility that every other virtue is unlocked." — Pastor Drew What is the true key to winning God's favor and accessing His heart? In this message of our Summer Lean In series, Pastor Drew unpacks a heavy but deeply liberating truth: the key to God's heart is humility. For thousands of years, people thought religious action and sacrifice were the ways to earn closeness to God. But scripture reveals that God opposes the proud and pours His grace into the lowest places. Pastor Drew challenges us to audit our motives, breaking down what true biblical humility actually looks like—and what it isn't. Watch to discover how shifting your gaze to the majesty of God naturally breaks the power of pride and draws His presence closer than ever before. ------------------------------------- Bible References & YouVersion Links James 4 : 6 & 4 : 10 – God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. https://www.bible.com/bible/59/JAS.4.6,10.ESV [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/JAS.4.6,10.ESV] Philippians 2 : 3-8 – Christ’s example of absolute humility. https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PHP.2.3-8.ESV [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PHP.2.3-8.ESV] Luke 18 : 9-14 – The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. https://www.bible.com/bible/59/LUK.18.9-14.ESV [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/LUK.18.9-14.ESV] Job 38 & 40 – The Lord answers Job out of the whirlwind. https://www.bible.com/bible/59/JOB.38.ESV [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/JOB.38.ESV] ------------------------------------- 00:40 Honoring the Worship Team & The Lean In Challenge 03:10 The Key to God's Heart: What Wins His Favor? 06:47 What Humility Is Not (Debunking False Humility) 15:05 Defining Humility for the Collective Church 17:45 Luke 18: The Trap of Spiritual Pride 31:20 Step 1 & 2: Praise the Lord & Repent of Sin 37:05 Step 3 & 4: Give of Yourself & Live in Complete Dependence 42:15 Altar Call: A Prayer of Surrender 44:16 Pastor Drew’s Story: 20 Minutes of True Humility & Closing ------------------------------------- For any information, how to connect, and/or prayer requests: https://form.church/youcollectiveomaha [https://form.church/youcollectiveomaha] We'd love to hear from you! Connect with us on: - Website: https://www.collectiveomaha.com [https://www.collectiveomaha.com] - Facebook: https://facebook.com/collectiveomaha [https://facebook.com/collectiveomaha] - Instagram: @collectiveomaha - Email: hello@collectiveomaha.com - Youtube: https://youtube.com/collectiveomaha [https://youtube.com/collectiveomaha] - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4M9KbSOFHBViC4UTzsOvIK?si=fdb9dd2cf24c46f0 [https://open.spotify.com/show/4M9KbSOFHBViC4UTzsOvIK?si=fdb9dd2cf24c46f0] - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-church-omaha/id1792027778 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-church-omaha/id1792027778]

The LOVE You Had at FIRST // Summer Lean In series (part 2) // Pastor Morgan

❤️❤️ "The greatest danger in following Jesus is not abandoning Him. It's continuing to do things for Him while no longer being deeply in love with Him. Good things become bad things when they replace a relationship with God." — Pastor Morgan Are you busy for God, but no longer deeply in love with God? Continuing our summer series, Pastor Morgan shares a critical wake-up call from Jesus' letter to the Church of Ephesus in Revelation 2. Ephesus was a strong, hard-working, and spiritually impressive church—yet they received a sharp rebuke: they had abandoned their first love. Morgan challenges us to audit our own hearts, exposing how easily accidental drift, routine, and even the grind of serving can erode our intimacy with Christ. Watch to discover Jesus' three-step blueprint to bridge the gap and safely navigate your way back to a passionate, primary connection with Him. ------------------------------------- 📖 Bible References & YouVersion Links Revelation 2 : 1-7 – The letter to the Church of Ephesus regarding their first love. https://www.bible.com/bible/59/REV.2.1-7.ESV [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/REV.2.1-7.ESV] Proverbs 3 : 9 – Honoring the Lord with your first fruits. https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PRO.3.9.ESV [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PRO.3.9.ESV] Matthew 6 : 21 – Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. https://www.bible.com/bible/59/MAT.6.21.ESV [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/MAT.6.21.ESV] ------------------------------------- 00:00 - Mid-Year Check-In & The Lean In Challenge 04:02 - The Corporate Commitment Prayer 06:13 - Revelation 2: Coaching the Church of Ephesus 11:58 - The Trap of Being Professionally Christian 19:11 - Step 1: Remember (Cultivating a Mindset of Gratitude) 27:02 - Step 2: Repent (Acknowledge the Accidental Drift) 29:21 - Step 3: Return (Repositioning Your Priorities & Closing Prayer) ------------------------------------- For any information, how to connect, and/or prayer requests: https://form.church/youcollectiveomaha [https://form.church/youcollectiveomaha] We'd love to hear from you! Connect with us on: - Website: https://www.collectiveomaha.com [https://www.collectiveomaha.com] - Facebook: https://facebook.com/collectiveomaha [https://facebook.com/collectiveomaha] - Instagram: @collectiveomaha - Email: hello@collectiveomaha.com - Youtube: https://youtube.com/collectiveomaha [https://youtube.com/collectiveomaha] - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4M9KbSOFHBViC4UTzsOvIK?si=fdb9dd2cf24c46f0 [https://open.spotify.com/show/4M9KbSOFHBViC4UTzsOvIK?si=fdb9dd2cf24c46f0] - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-church-omaha/id1792027778 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-church-omaha/id1792027778]

RIGHTEOUS Rhythms // Summer Lean In series (part 1) // Pastor Drew

🔥 "When comfort brings ease, ease brings laziness, and laziness brings stagnation. Suddenly you’re stuck, drifting into a spiritual decline you never thought you’d see. This summer, we are choosing a different path. We are choosing to lean in, to press harder into God’s blessing, and to let our lives be truly transformed." — Pastor Drew Are you at risk of the "Summer Slide"? In this powerful series opener, Pastor Drew exposes how easily comfort, freedom, and busy summer schedules can cause us to drift into spiritual stagnation. Using an incredible illustration about how gravity affects astronauts returning from space, Drew explains that the things pushing against us are often exactly what keep us strong. Diving into the histories of Israel and the actionable instructions in Hebrews 10, this message contrasts the "Cycle of Stagnation" with the "Cycle of Growth." Discover the radical power of implementing simple Righteous Rhythms—daily, weekly, and seasonal habits—and learn how just four days a week in the Word of God can completely redefine your mental, relational, and emotional health. ---------------------------------------------- 📖 Bible References & YouVersion Links Hebrews 10 : 22-25 – Let us draw near with a sincere heart and not give up meeting together. https://www.bible.com/bible/59/HEB.10.22-25.ESV [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/HEB.10.22-25.ESV] Matthew 6 : 33 – Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. https://www.bible.com/bible/59/MAT.6.33.ESV [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/MAT.6.33.ESV] Galatians 6 : 7-9 – A man reaps what he sows; let us not become weary in doing good. https://www.bible.com/bible/59/GAL.6.7-9.ESV [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/GAL.6.7-9.ESV] ---------------------------------------------- 00:00 - The Astronaut Effect: Why Lack of Resistance Weakens Us 02:47 - The Summer Slide & The Cycle of Stagnation 08:02 - The Cycle of Growth: Choosing to Lean In 11:48 - The Hebrews 10 Blueprint for Faithful Resilience 14:04 - Righteous Rhythms: Letting the Holy Spirit Set Your Pace 20:18 - Rhythm 1: Daily Habits & The Power of 4 Days in the Word 28:48 - Rhythms 2 & 3: Weekly Gathering and Seasonal Growth 33:55 - The Summer Lean In Challenge (Psalms Reading Plan) ---------------------------------------------- For any information, how to connect, and/or prayer requests: https://form.church/youcollectiveomaha [https://form.church/youcollectiveomaha] We'd love to hear from you! Connect with us on: - Website: https://www.collectiveomaha.com [https://www.collectiveomaha.com] - Facebook: https://facebook.com/collectiveomaha [https://facebook.com/collectiveomaha] - Instagram: @collectiveomaha - Email: hello@collectiveomaha.com - Youtube: https://youtube.com/collectiveomaha [https://youtube.com/collectiveomaha] - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4M9KbSOFHBViC4UTzsOvIK?si=fdb9dd2cf24c46f0 [https://open.spotify.com/show/4M9KbSOFHBViC4UTzsOvIK?si=fdb9dd2cf24c46f0] - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-church-omaha/id1792027778 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-church-omaha/id1792027778]