Freedom From The Performance Trap

When You Feel Overwhelmed

Have you ever felt like life was coming at you from every direction? In this episode of Momentum, Morris shares encouragement from Psalm 61:2 and reminds us that even strong people experience overwhelming seasons. The good news is that God never intended us to carry life's burdens alone. When our hearts are overwhelmed, we can turn to the Rock that is higher than we are and find peace, strength, and perspective. If you've been carrying worries, pressures, or concerns, this episode will encourage you to stop focusing on the weight and start focusing on the One who is greater than the weight. Key Takeaway: Faith isn't pretending you're strong. Faith is knowing where to run when you're not. Join us for a few minutes of practical encouragement and biblical hope for everyday life. 🎧 Subscribe & Share Momentum with Morris Mott Encouragement. Scripture. Smooth Jazz. Thank you for listening to Momentum with Morris Mott. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review wherever you listen. Your support helps more people discover the message of hope. Let’s keep moving forward — in life, in faith, and into the future. 📱 Connect With Us YouTube: @Christ Church Plainfield  [https://youtube.com/@christchurchplainfield?feature=shared] Instagram: @christchurchplainfield [https://instagram.com/christchurchplainfield] Facebook: Christ Church Plainfield [https://facebook.com/christchurchplainfield] Website: www.christchurchplainfield.com [https://www.christchurchplainfield.com/] 🎵 Music Credit Intro/Outro Music: Beyond Your Dreams © 2002 James Hightshoe / Morris Mott / BMI Performed by Morris Mott from the album Beyond Your Dreams. Used with full permission of the rights holder. All rights reserved. © 2025 Morris Mott / Christ Church Plainfield. All rights reserved.

When Life Feels Uncertain

What do you do when you don't know what comes next? In this episode of Momentum with Morris Mott, we're reminded that faith isn't about having every answer—it's about trusting God when we don't. Using a simple story about a little boy's bedtime prayer and the timeless wisdom of Proverbs 3:5, Pastor Morris shares encouragement for anyone facing uncertainty, waiting on direction, or navigating an unknown season. You may not see the entire road ahead, but you can trust the God who does. Key Takeaway: Faith is not knowing everything ahead of time. Faith is trusting God with what you don't know. Join us for a few minutes of encouragement, hope, and practical faith for everyday life. 🎧 Subscribe & Share Momentum with Morris Mott Encouragement. Scripture. Smooth Jazz. Thank you for listening to Momentum with Morris Mott. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review wherever you listen. Your support helps more people discover the message of hope. Let’s keep moving forward — in life, in faith, and into the future. 📱 Connect With Us YouTube: @Christ Church Plainfield  [https://youtube.com/@christchurchplainfield?feature=shared] Instagram: @christchurchplainfield [https://instagram.com/christchurchplainfield] Facebook: Christ Church Plainfield [https://facebook.com/christchurchplainfield] Website: www.christchurchplainfield.com [https://www.christchurchplainfield.com/] 🎵 Music Credit Intro/Outro Music: Beyond Your Dreams © 2002 James Hightshoe / Morris Mott / BMI Performed by Morris Mott from the album Beyond Your Dreams. Used with full permission of the rights holder. All rights reserved. © 2025 Morris Mott / Christ Church Plainfield. All rights reserved.

Take The Next Step

Sometimes the hardest part of faith is not knowing the whole plan. In this episode of Momentum with Morris Mott, Pastor Morris encourages listeners not to become overwhelmed by the future, but instead focus on the next faithful step in front of them. Drawing from Psalm 119:105, this message reminds us that God often gives direction one step at a time—not all at once. Whether you’re beginning again, making a decision, or simply trying to move forward, God is faithful to guide you. You don’t need perfect clarity to keep moving forward—you just need the willingness to trust Him for the next step. Key Takeaway: Small steps of faith often lead to life-changing moments. 🎧 Subscribe & Share Momentum with Morris Mott Encouragement. Scripture. Smooth Jazz. Thank you for listening to Momentum with Morris Mott. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review wherever you listen. Your support helps more people discover the message of hope. Let’s keep moving forward — in life, in faith, and into the future. 📱 Connect With Us YouTube: @Christ Church Plainfield  [https://youtube.com/@christchurchplainfield?feature=shared] Instagram: @christchurchplainfield [https://instagram.com/christchurchplainfield] Facebook: Christ Church Plainfield [https://facebook.com/christchurchplainfield] Website: www.christchurchplainfield.com [https://www.christchurchplainfield.com/] 🎵 Music Credit Intro/Outro Music: Beyond Your Dreams © 2002 James Hightshoe / Morris Mott / BMI Performed by Morris Mott from the album Beyond Your Dreams. Used with full permission of the rights holder. All rights reserved. © 2025 Morris Mott / Christ Church Plainfield. All rights reserved.

Stay in The Freedom

Freedom is not just something God brings you into—it’s something He calls you to live in every day. In this encouraging episode of Momentum with Morris Mott, we’re reminded that after seasons of breakthrough and spiritual growth, it’s easy to drift back into pressure, striving, and performance-based thinking. Drawing from Galatians 5:1, this episode challenges us to resist the temptation to measure our worth by our performance and instead stay grounded in the grace of God. If you’ve been feeling pressure creeping back into your life, this message will encourage you to stand firm in the freedom Christ has already given you. Key Takeaway: Don’t return to the pressure God already delivered you from. 🎧 Subscribe & Share Momentum with Morris Mott Encouragement. Scripture. Smooth Jazz. Thank you for listening to Momentum with Morris Mott. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review wherever you listen. Your support helps more people discover the message of hope. Let’s keep moving forward — in life, in faith, and into the future. 📱 Connect With Us YouTube: @Christ Church Plainfield  [https://youtube.com/@christchurchplainfield?feature=shared] Instagram: @christchurchplainfield [https://instagram.com/christchurchplainfield] Facebook: Christ Church Plainfield [https://facebook.com/christchurchplainfield] Website: www.christchurchplainfield.com [https://www.christchurchplainfield.com/] 🎵 Music Credit Intro/Outro Music: Beyond Your Dreams © 2002 James Hightshoe / Morris Mott / BMI Performed by Morris Mott from the album Beyond Your Dreams. Used with full permission of the rights holder. All rights reserved. © 2025 Morris Mott / Christ Church Plainfield. All rights reserved.

It Is Finished

What if the most important thing you need to do… is realize there’s nothing left to do? In the final week of The Performance Trap, Pastor Morris Mott brings a powerful and freeing message from the cross of Jesus: “It is finished.” So many believers live with quiet pressure—trying to earn God’s approval, trying to be “enough,” trying to make up for what they feel they lack. But the message of the gospel is not about striving harder… it’s about trusting what Jesus has already completed. Drawing from Hebrews 4:9–11, John 19:30, and Ephesians 2:8–10, this message reminds us that salvation is not something we achieve—it is something we receive. Jesus finished the work so we could finally rest. Key Takeaway: What Jesus finished—you don’t have to redo. If you’ve been carrying pressure, striving for approval, or feeling spiritually exhausted, this episode will help you step into rest, grace, and confidence in what Christ has already done. 🎧 Subscribe & Share Momentum with Morris Mott Encouragement. Scripture. Smooth Jazz. Thank you for listening to Momentum with Morris Mott. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review wherever you listen. Your support helps more people discover the message of hope. Let’s keep moving forward — in life, in faith, and into the future. 📱 Connect With Us YouTube: @Christ Church Plainfield  [https://youtube.com/@christchurchplainfield?feature=shared] Instagram: @christchurchplainfield [https://instagram.com/christchurchplainfield] Facebook: Christ Church Plainfield [https://facebook.com/christchurchplainfield] Website: www.christchurchplainfield.com [https://www.christchurchplainfield.com/] 🎵 Music Credit Intro/Outro Music: Beyond Your Dreams © 2002 James Hightshoe / Morris Mott / BMI Performed by Morris Mott from the album Beyond Your Dreams. Used with full permission of the rights holder. All rights reserved. © 2025 Morris Mott / Christ Church Plainfield. All rights reserved.