Fervent Church
Fervent Church - A Christian & Missionary Alliance Church with multiple locations in New Jersey.
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Are you serious about the people in your life who don’t yet know God?
In this episode, Pastor Mike closes out our Are You Serious? series with a deep dive into Luke 15. Jesus’ parables of the lost sheep, coin, and son reveal God’s relentless love and remind us that every soul has immeasurable value. Heaven rejoices when just one person comes home—and we’re called to be part of that mission.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you matter ...
What if everything you’re searching for (joy, peace, strength, comfort, love, freedom, and rest), is found in one place?
In this week’s message from our Are You Serious? series, Pastor Mike Rosado unpacks what it really means to take the presence of God seriously. Not in a stiff, uptight, or overly “churchy” way, but in a way that transforms your everyday life.
Learn how to:
Recognize God’s presence in your daily life
Find real joy...
Do you ever feel like you’re praying but nothing’s happening? You’re not alone. In this episode, Pastor Mike Rosado unpacks Luke 11 and teaches us how Jesus modeled a prayer life that was bold, authentic, and deeply connected to God.
You’ll discover:
- Why prayer is about relationship, not performance
- How to move beyond “vending machine” prayers
- Practical tools to refresh and deepen your prayer life
- Why bold, persi...
What does it really mean to take your faith seriously? For many of us, the Bible has felt like a rulebook used to judge or shame, but that’s not what God intended. In this week’s kickoff to our new series Are You Serious?, Pastor Mike Rosado unpacks how the Bible is meant to bring life, freedom, and transformation, not legalism.
In this message, you’ll discover:
- The difference between legalism vs. reverence
- Why the Bible is more a...
What if God doesn’t just want your obedience, He actually wants your friendship?
In the final week of our Friendship Therapy series, Pastor Mike shares why friendship with God isn’t just a nice idea, it’s completely possible and how it can transform your life from the inside out.
You’ll hear:
Why so many people struggle to believe God wants a personal relationship with them
5 practical steps to grow closer to God every day
How intim...
Let’s be honest, friendship wounds cut deep.
It wasn’t your enemy that hurt you. It was someone close. Someone you trusted.
In this part of our Friendship Therapy series, Pastor Mike Rosado gets real about betrayal, emotional pain, and why some of us are walking around guarded, bitter, or burned out from trying to protect ourselves. But there’s a better way forward.
This episode covers:
Why friendship pain hits harder than othe...
Tired of fake friendships and surface-level connections? In this episode of Friendship Therapy, Pastor Mike Rosado dives into what it really means to be the friend you're praying for.
You’ll learn how to:
Show up with presence, not just connection
Speak the truth in love (without being harsh)
Lead with humility instead of hype
Forgive instead of holding grudges
Drawing from Philippians 2, this message calls us to move beyond...
Feel like you're doing life alone? You’re not the only one, and it’s not how you were designed to live.In this week’s message, Built Different, Pastor Mike Rosado gets real about loneliness, trust issues, and the power of biblical friendship. From burnout to betrayal, he shares why community isn’t just a bonus, it’s essential to your emotional, spiritual, and even physical health.Here’s what you’ll walk away with:- Why content ...
We all want real ones in our lives—people who stick by us, challenge us, fight for us, and don’t flake out when things get hard. But let’s be honest: friendships today can feel shallow, transactional, and disposable. So, what does real friendship actually look like?
In this message, we’re diving into the story of David and Jonathan—two friends whose bond was more than emotional—it was spiritual, sacrificial, and deeply loyal. We...
What did Jesus really mean when He said, “Be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect”? In this message, Susan unpacks how God’s idea of perfection isn’t about being flawless—it’s about becoming whole, mature, and spiritually grounded. Through real-life stories, biblical insight, and honest reflection, you’ll be reminded that growth takes time, maturity is a process, and we all have something to give—no matter where we are in the...
Ever feel like throwing in the towel? Whether it’s ministry, prayer, relationships, or even just showing up to church—there are moments we all feel like we’re at the end of ourselves.
In this message, we’re getting real about endurance. Not the hyped-up, motivational kind—but the spiritual grit that doesn’t run from pressure but grows through it. We’re looking at what it means to stand firm in a world where everything tells you ...
Love is more than a vibe—it’s a choice, a cost, and a commitment.In this message, Pastor Mike Rosado unpacks what it means to grow up in love. Real love isn’t just sweet captions and warm fuzzies. It’s sacrificial, inconvenient, and, honestly, sometimes painful. But it’s the kind of love Jesus modeled—love that moved, bled, and gave.If you’ve ever wrestled with loving someone when the feelings just aren’t there—or wondered why lovi...
Obedience. It’s one of those words that sounds heavy — and let’s be real — hard. In this message, we talk about how spiritual growth isn’t about feeling it, agreeing with it, or even liking it… it’s about doing it.
We unpack Ephesians 4 and see that obedience isn’t about logic, preferences, or emotions — it’s about trusting God more than ourselves. It’s about putting off the old and putting on the new, even when it doesn’t make sens...
You ever feel like you’re “grown” but still kinda… not? Like you’re flexing independence one minute and calling your mom to book your doctor’s appointment the next?
In this message, we unpack what real maturity looks like—not the kind you post about, but the kind that shows up in how you live, love, and lead. Spoiler: it starts with humility.
Paul’s letter to the Ephesians reminds us that spiritual maturity isn’t about age or success...
Let’s be honest—most of us are fighting battles in our minds that no one else sees. Fear. Shame. Anxiety. Overthinking. Negative self-talk. It’s exhausting. But the Bible actually gives us some clear steps on how to win those battles—and it’s not about just trying harder or thinking happy thoughts.
In this message, Pastor Mike unpacks 2 Corinthians 10:3–5 and shows us what it means to have victory in Christ, and how to keep that vic...
Ever feel like your thoughts are working against you? Like you want to have faith, but fear keeps creeping in? Or like you’re stuck in a cycle of doubt, negativity, or insecurity?
In this week’s message, we unpack how to rewire your thoughts — not just swap bad ones for better ones, but really renew your mind the way Scripture talks about. Using tools like CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), biblical truth, and spiritual practices, ...
Are your thoughts holding you back? In this message, Pastor Mike dives into John 8 to uncover how the lies we believe shape our lives—and how to break free from them through the truth of God's Word.If you've ever struggled with negative self-talk, spiritual doubt, or feeling stuck in your mind, this message is for you. Learn practical steps to identify lies, fight them with truth, and renew your mind daily so you can walk i...
Are you tired of feeling stuck in your own thoughts? This week at Fervent, Pastor Mike kicks off our brand new series Mind Games, diving deep into how to win the battle for your mind and experience real freedom.In today’s message, we explore Romans 7 and Romans 12:2, learning how our old habits, lies, and shame cycles try to hold us back — and how God's truth can set us free. 🙌- How to spot the war happening in your mind- Why ...
We all love the idea of new life — but the truth is, most of us don’t actually make room for it. The Resurrection of Jesus wasn’t just a powerful historical event; it was a personal invitation. God isn’t asking you to settle for an upgraded version of the old you — He’s offering something brand new.
But new life can’t fit in old spaces.
In this message, Pastor Mike unpacks Luke 24:1-6 and shows us why so many people miss out on the f...
Ever wonder if you’re just cheering for Jesus or actually making space for Him to rule your life?
This Palm Sunday message isn’t about tradition — it’s about a heart check. When Jesus rolled into Jerusalem, people laid down their cloaks and shouted praises, but days later, many turned their backs on Him. Why? Because it’s easy to celebrate a King who passes by — but a whole lot harder to surrender to a King who wants the throne of y...
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