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Jesus Is The Mountain Mover | Discover Church | Pastor Noah Upton

In this powerful sermon based on Mark 11:22-25, we dive deep into what it truly means to have mountain-moving faith. Rather than viewing mountains as just external hardships, we take an honest look in the mirror to realize that the biggest obstacles to God's purpose are often the internal strongholds we harbor within ourselves—like pride, anxiety, and bitterness. By unpacking the message in a unique reverse order, we explore how true biblical faith requires us to first choose radical forgiveness so our prayers aren't hindered, confront the internal barriers we’ve created, and ultimately align our desires with God’s perfect will. If you are ready to stop letting excuses stand in the way of your obedience, dismantle the internal mountains holding you back, and fully surrender to your God-given purpose, this message is for you. Thanks for Listening to our weekly messages on the Discover Church Podcast. It's our hope that these messages encourage, challenge, and change those who listen. Please see the list of links below to connect more with Discover Church. SAY YES TO JESUS - CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1006072] PLAN A VISIT TO DISCOVER -  CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1001983] WANT TO CONNECT? - CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/988371] FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK - CLICK HERE [https://www.facebook.com/discover217] FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM - CLICK HERE [https://www.instagram.com/discover217] PRAYER REQUEST - CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/988384] PRAISE REPORT - CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/988380]

Jesus Is Our Purpose Giver | Pastor Noah Upton | Discover Church

In this Father’s Day sermon centered on Mark 11:12–25, Pastor Noah Upton explores the essential human quest for meaning, using the interconnected stories of Jesus cursing the fig tree and clearing the temple to demonstrate that purpose is a divine gift to be received from the Creator, not a self-made ambition. Backed by statistics highlighting how a strong sense of purpose drastically improves mental and physical well-being, Pastor Noah outlines three core insights: every creation is inherently accountable to its Creator, the enemy often destroys purpose through replacement rather than outright rebellion, and Jesus will actively confront any agenda that competes with His own. Ultimately, he asserts that an individual’s shifting life assignments are always designed to support the broader kingdom goals of glorifying God and serving others, challenging the congregation to step away from aimless, anxious grinding and instead cultivate an intentional, surrendered relationship with Christ where true clarity and fulfillment are found. Thanks for Listening to our weekly messages on the Discover Church Podcast. It's our hope that these messages encourage, challenge, and change those who listen. Please see the list of links below to connect more with Discover Church. SAY YES TO JESUS - CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1006072] PLAN A VISIT TO DISCOVER -  CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1001983] WANT TO CONNECT? - CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/988371] FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK - CLICK HERE [https://www.facebook.com/discover217] FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM - CLICK HERE [https://www.instagram.com/discover217] PRAYER REQUEST - CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/988384] PRAISE REPORT - CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/988380]

Jesus Is Ready To Receive | Pastor Noah Upton | Discover Church

In Mark 11's account of Jesus’ triumphal entry, the sermon emphasizes that true obedience is a profound act of worship, requiring daily submission to Jesus rather than mere outward expressions. The narrative illustrates this through the disciples' and the colt owner's obedience, showcasing how God involves ordinary people and resources in His extraordinary plans. It contrasts stewardship with ownership, reminding us that everything we possess is on loan, and Jesus has the right to ask for it. The sermon stresses that God often awaits our active compliance, highlighting that Jesus is always prepared to receive our surrender, regardless of our feelings of unworthiness. Ultimately, the message calls us to trust in God’s plan, recognizing that while obedience may entail real sacrifice, what we place in Jesus' hands becomes far more significant than on its own, as He is worthy of our trust and commitment. Thanks for Listening to our weekly messages on the Discover Church Podcast. It's our hope that these messages encourage, challenge, and change those who listen. Please see the list of links below to connect more with Discover Church. SAY YES TO JESUS - CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1006072] PLAN A VISIT TO DISCOVER -  CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1001983] WANT TO CONNECT? - CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/988371] FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK - CLICK HERE [https://www.facebook.com/discover217] FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM - CLICK HERE [https://www.instagram.com/discover217] PRAYER REQUEST - CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/988384] PRAISE REPORT - CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/988380]

Jesus Is Our Healer | Pastor Noah Upton | Discover Church

In this message, Pastor Noah Upton calls for a steadfast, unmovable faith that refuses to “lose heart” during seasons of waiting for healing or breakthrough. Drawing from the story of blind Bartimaeus in Mark 10:46–52, the sermon emphasizes that persistence in prayer is fueled by a deep confidence in Jesus' character rather than the favorability of one's circumstances. Listeners are challenged to move past passive resignation and instead approach God’s throne boldly, as encouraged in Hebrews 4:16, to receive both mercy for their needs and grace for their help. Ultimately, Pastor Noah highlights that faith involves taking expectant steps forward—much like Bartimaeus throwing off his cloak before he could see—and reassures the congregation that while some prayers may remain unanswered for a time, they are never ignored by a God whose timing and character remain perfect. Thanks for Listening to our weekly messages on the Discover Church Podcast. It's our hope that these messages encourage, challenge, and change those who listen. Please see the list of links below to connect more with Discover Church. SAY YES TO JESUS - CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1006072] PLAN A VISIT TO DISCOVER -  CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1001983] WANT TO CONNECT? - CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/988371] FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK - CLICK HERE [https://www.facebook.com/discover217] FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM - CLICK HERE [https://www.instagram.com/discover217] PRAYER REQUEST - CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/988384] PRAISE REPORT - CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/988380]

Jesus Is The Ultimate Example | Pastor Noah Upton | Discover Church

What does true greatness look like? In this message, Pastor Noah Upton dives into Mark 10:32–45 to show how Jesus radically redefines greatness contrary to worldly ambition. True greatness isn't about personal elevation; it’s rooted in humility, service, and sacrifice. By looking at Jesus’ ultimate mission statement, we are challenged to live open-handed lives and follow His example of faithful, self-giving obedience. Thanks for Listening to our weekly messages on the Discover Church Podcast. It's our hope that these messages encourage, challenge, and change those who listen. Please see the list of links below to connect more with Discover Church. SAY YES TO JESUS - CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1006072] PLAN A VISIT TO DISCOVER -  CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1001983] WANT TO CONNECT? - CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/988371] FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK - CLICK HERE [https://www.facebook.com/discover217] FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM - CLICK HERE [https://www.instagram.com/discover217] PRAYER REQUEST - CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/988384] PRAISE REPORT - CLICK HERE [https://discover217.churchcenter.com/people/forms/988380]