by Church @ 434 | Jan 31, 2026 | Faith in Action, The Table
Have you ever had a “broken lamp moment”—a time you messed up so badly you felt there was nowhere to hide? This message explores the profound beauty of belonging to a spiritual family, a place where grace rescues you when you least deserve it. Using the powerful, true story of a boy, a broken lamp, and an unexpected invitation, we uncover what it truly means to be called to “the big table.” Discover why your failures don’t have to define you, why God gives us so much when we deserve so little, and why the seat He has for you is not at the kids’ table of shame, but at the place of honor. It’s a moving reminder that you aren’t invited because you’re perfect, but simply because you are His child.
#TheBigTable #ChurchFamily #BrokenLampMoment #Grace #Belonging #Forgiveness #YouAreLoved #ComeToTheTable #Faith #FamilyOfGod
by Church @ 434 | Jan 30, 2026 | Bridge to Truth, The Grind and the Glory, The Grind Down
Have you ever felt that your season of hard work—a difficult job, a challenging relationship, or a personal struggle—was a complete waste of time? This message challenges that perspective by revealing “The Grinder Code” from Proverbs 16:3. Discover how the daily, unseen, and often lonely work of faith is never wasted when it’s committed to God. Drawing a powerful parallel to the Israelites crossing the Jordan, you’ll learn that your obedience today might be setting a miracle in motion 16 miles upstream, far beyond what you can see. Learn to reframe your “lost weekends” and unseen efforts not as wasted time, but as a sacred investment that God is preparing to establish and glorify. Your faithfulness in the small moments is creating a legacy and positioning you for a breakthrough you can’t even imagine yet.
#Faithfulness #GrindingItOut #TrustTheProcess #GodsPlan #Perseverance #NeverWasted #UnseenMiracles #DailyGrind #SpiritualGrowth
by Church @ 434 | Jan 30, 2026 | Connect @ 434 Series
A deeper look at The Glory and the Grind series.
by Church @ 434 | Jan 29, 2026 | Seriously?
Every day, millions of us use a device born from a moment of pure accident. In 1945, a self-taught engineer named Percy Spencer was working on WWII radar technology when he noticed the chocolate bar in his pocket had mysteriously melted. This wasn’t just a gooey mess; it was the spark of a revolution. This is the incredible story of how a man with a third-grade education, driven by pure curiosity, defied experts who dismissed his idea as a “$500 hot dog warmer” and went on to invent the microwave oven. It’s a powerful reminder that world-changing genius isn’t defined by a diploma, but by the courage to ask “what if?”
#Invention #PercySpencer #History #Microwave #AccidentalInventions #DidYouKnow #UntoldHistory #Innovation #Chocolate #Curiosity
by Church @ 434 | Jan 28, 2026 | The Clash
Award-winning director Rick Pamplin shares the unbelievable, decades-long story of his quest to meet his childhood hero, Burt Reynolds. What began as a young man’s ambition in Hollywood spiraled into a 50-year journey of near-misses, crushing disappointments, and moments of divine intervention—including showing up on set the day Burt punched his director. After losing everything and finding himself on the brink of homelessness, Rick explains how his unwavering faith and persistence were finally rewarded in the most unexpected way. He recounts the powerful, hour-long conversation that became “Burt Reynolds: The Last Interview,” a raw and vulnerable look at the screen legend just after he had committed his life to Christ. This is a profound testimony about patience, God’s perfect timing, and how a lifelong dream fulfilled by a Hollywood icon ultimately opened the door for Rick to make his most important film yet: a movie about Jesus.
#BurtReynolds #TheLastInterview #ChristianTestimony #GodsTiming #Faith #Perseverance #DivineAppointment #RickPamplin #NeverGiveUp #JesusMovie
