The Favor in the Delay :: Bria Johnson | Such A Time As This

The Measure of a Life :: Alvin Brown | Such A Time As This

Some people leave nothing while others leave behind vast wealth. Still, others leave behind accomplishments while many leave a lack thereof. Truth be told, most of us simply hope our lives mattered while possibly dying and not really knowing. So, how does a person measure whether or not their life mattered? As the story of Esther comes to a close, we're invited to wrestle with a question that reaches far beyond ancient kings, queens, and kingdoms: What remains after the moment has passed? In The Measure of a Life, Pastor Alvin Brown explores the kind of impact that doesn't show up on a résumé, fit inside a trophy case, or get captured in a social media highlight reel. It's a conversation about influence, faithfulness, the people we shape, and the ripples our lives leave behind long after we're gone. Whether you're following Jesus, searching for purpose, or simply wondering what truly matters in the end, this message offers a thoughtful reminder that the most important things we leave behind may not be what we build for ourselves, but what God does through us for others. 👉 Subscribe for more Christ-centered messages. 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a sermon. 🌟 Share this podcast to spread the faith! Message: The Measure of a Life Series: Such A Time As This Scripture: Esther 9 and 10 Speaker(s): Alvin Brown Visit MosaicChurchFortWorth.com to get and stay connected with Mosaic.

Responding to Opportunity :: Alvin Brown | Such A Time As This

Most of us spend a lot of time preparing for what we'll do if things don't work out. What if the door never opens? What if the prayer goes unanswered? What if the opportunity never comes? But how often do we prepare for what happens when it does?  Like the long awaited promotion, or that long awaited answer to prayer you've been hoping and waiting for. What do you do when it finally arrives? In Responding to Opportunity, Pastor Alvin Brown takes us into a pivotal moment in Esther's story where everything appears to be turning around, yet something important still remains unfinished. As the story unfolds, we're invited to wrestle with a question that reaches far beyond Esther's day: How do we respond when God begins to move, circumstances begin to shift, and new opportunities are placed in front of us? Whether you're following Jesus, exploring faith, or simply trying to discern your next step, this message reminds us that some of life's most defining moments are not found in the opportunities we receive, but in how we respond when they arrive. 👉 Subscribe for more Christ-centered messages. 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a sermon. 🌟 Share this podcast to spread the faith! Message: Responding to Opportunity Series: Such A Time As This Scripture: Esther 8 Speaker(s): Alvin Brown Visit MosaicChurchFortWorth.com to get and stay connected with Mosaic.

A Harvest in Progress :: Alvin Brown | Pentecost Sunday

Most of us know what it's like to live somewhere between what was and what could be. Maybe it's the space between a promise and its fulfillment. A setback and a breakthrough. A prayer you've prayed and an answer you're still waiting to see. Whatever it is, life often feels like moving forward while still longing for something more. In a world that never seems to slow down, it's easy to wonder if anything meaningful is actually happening beneath the surface. But what if there's more going on than we can see? What if the story isn't stalled?  What if God is still at work in the waiting, in the uncertainty, and in the ordinary moments of everyday life? And what if our lives are part of something far bigger than we realize? In A Harvest in Progress, Pastor Alvin Brown reflects on the meaning of Pentecost and what it reveals about God's faithfulness, His purpose for our lives, and the work He is still doing in the world today. Whether you're a longtime follower of Jesus, exploring faith for the first time, or simply wrestling with life's bigger questions, this message offers hope for anyone wondering where they fit in the story and what God might be doing next. 👉 Subscribe for more Christ-centered messages. 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a sermon. 🌟 Share this podcast to spread the faith! Message: A Harvest in Progress Series: Pentecost Sunday Scripture: Acts 1:1-12 Speaker(s): Alvin Brown Visit MosaicChurchFortWorth.com to get and stay connected with Mosaic.

Things Aren’t What They Seem :: Alvin Brown | Such A Time As This

What if the biggest danger in your life isn’t what’s happening around you, but what’s quietly happening inside you? In Things Aren’t What They Seem, Pastor Alvin walks through one of the most tension-filled moments in Esther, where hidden motives, pride, fear, and truth all collide in a single room. What looks controlled on the surface slowly begins to unravel in ways nobody expected. But this message is about more than an ancient story. It’s about us. The pressure to appear okay. The things we hide. The exhausting weight of trying to hold everything together while quietly falling apart underneath it all. And somewhere in the middle of all the tension and suspense, Esther’s story starts holding up a mirror to our own lives, reminding us that God is often doing far more behind the scenes than we realize. Addressing things we hide. To the pressure to keep appearances up. To the quiet exhaustion of trying to hold everything together underneath it all. Because sometimes delay isn’t denial. Sometimes exposure is mercy. And sometimes what looks like the end is where grace begins. 👉 Subscribe for more Christ-centered messages. 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a sermon. 🌟 Share this podcast to spread the faith! Message: Things Aren’t What They Seem Series: Such A Time As This Scripture: Esther 7 Speaker(s): Alvin Brown Visit MosaicChurchFortWorth.com to get and stay connected with Mosaic.

The Favor in the Delay :: Bria Johnson | Such A Time As This

In a world that pushes us to move faster, force outcomes, and stay in control, waiting can feel frustrating, confusing, or even forgotten. But what if the delay isn’t punishment? What if God is doing something deeper in the middle of it? In The Favor In the Delay, Bria walks through a tension-filled moment in Esther’s story that feels surprisingly familiar to our own lives. Through uncertainty, sleepless nights, unexpected turns, and moments that seem far too specific to be coincidence, we’re reminded that God may be doing His deepest work in the places that feel slow, unclear, or unfinished. Maybe the thing you’ve been calling a setback is actually preparation. And maybe what feels delayed is not the absence of God’s favor, but part of it. If you’re navigating fear, frustration, closed doors, or the space between prayer and outcome, this message is for you. Because sometimes God is doing more than we can see. 👉 Subscribe for more Christ-centered messages. 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a sermon. 🌟 Share this podcast to spread the faith! Message: The Favor in the Delay Series: Such A Time As This Scripture: Esther 5 and 6 Speaker(s): Bria Johnson Visit MosaicChurchFortWorth.com to get and stay connected with Mosaic.