Welcome to the first sermon in our new series, "Leveling Up Together: Why Our Gaming Community Needs Spiritual Support." In this episode, "Guilds and Grace: Why We Need Each Other," we explore the powerful role community plays in both our spiritual and gaming lives. Just like in guilds where teamwork and cooperation help us win, we also need each other to grow in faith. Discover how God’s grace strengthens us as a community and why no one should journey alone.

Join us for this deep dive into the importance of unity, grace, and fellowship in building a meaningful, faith-filled life. Whether you're a gamer, geek, or just looking for spiritual support, this message is for you!

Welcome to the final sermon of our "Almost True" series, titled "Why Doesn't God Give Me What I Want?" Pastor Brandon from The Greater Guild Church tackles one of the most common struggles in faith—the idea that God exists to fulfill our every desire. In this message, we explore the "happiness gospel" and the true meaning of holiness over fleeting pleasure. Is God concerned with our happiness? Yes, but it’s not His highest purpose for us. This sermon dives deep into why holiness, rather than happiness, leads to a more fulfilling and meaningful life with God.

📌 Join the conversation as Pastor Brandon breaks down the lies of the "happiness gospel" and discusses how true, lasting joy is found not in the what, but in the who—God Himself.

Welcome to The Greater Guild's Sunday service! Today, Pastor Brandon dives deep into the question: "Why Don’t I Feel Like Enough?" This message is part of our ongoing sermon series "Almost True," where we explore the subtle yet dangerous half-truths we often encounter. In this sermon, Pastor Brandon confronts the uncomfortable reality that while we often hear “You are enough,” the truth is we aren’t—not without Jesus. Drawing from Colossians and Romans, he shares why only a relationship with God can complete us spiritually, mentally, and physically. Tune in for a heartfelt message about faith, purpose, and the pursuit of true fulfillment in Christ.

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A list of how we truly are without Christ

1. Dead in our sins. Eph 2:1

2. Without hope and without help. Eph 2:12

3. Foolish, deceived, and slaves to sin. Titus 3:3

4. Spiritually blind. 1 John 2:11

5. Wretched and miserable. Romans 7:24

6. Ignorant, separated from the life of God. Eph 4:18

7. Objects of wrath, destined for destruction. Romans 9:22

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When you embrace you lack of being enough

1. You’re helpless, but Jesus is your helper. (Heb 13:6)

2. You’re weak, but Jesus is your strength. (2 Cor 12:9-10)

3. You’re depressed, but Jesus is your hope. (2 Thess 2:16)

4. You’re exhausted, but Jesus is your rest. (Matt 11:28)

5. You’re anxious, but Jesus is your peace. (John 14:27)

6. You’re struggling financially, but Jesus is your provider. (Phil 4:19)

7. You’re hurting, but Jesus is your comforter. (2 Cor 1:3-4)

8. You’re in bondage, but Jesus is the Savior who sets you free. (John 8:36)

Welcome to the second installment of our sermon series, "Almost True." This week's sermon, titled "When Self-Love is Selfish," takes a hard look at how today's culture often pushes self-love to the point of selfishness. From influencers like Logan Paul and Mr. Beast to the everyday obsession with "me time," we dive into what the Bible really says about loving ourselves and others. Philippians and 2 Timothy provide clear warnings about the dangers of selfish ambition, reminding us that true fulfillment comes from loving God and serving others, not from putting ourselves first.

Join us as we challenge the world's view on self-love and rediscover what it means to love our neighbors as ourselves, in the way Jesus taught.

Welcome back to the Greater Guild! I'm Brandon, your Guild Master, and today we're diving into a powerful new sermon series, "Almost True." In this episode, "The Dangers of Your Truth," we explore how modern Christian ideals often clash with biblical truths. We break down the concept of "truth," examine its relationship to perspective, and reveal how leaning on personal truths can lead us astray. Join us as we dissect the difference between subjective truths and the absolute truth found in the Bible. Stick around for a fun game of "Two Truths and a Lie," and a deep dive into how our perceptions can deceive us. Don’t miss out on this eye-opening discussion!

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Welcome to this week's sermon titled "God Mode." Have you ever wondered, "Could life get any worse?"—especially after facing a major life event or a time of trouble? Join us as we explore the concept of "cheats" in gaming like CoD, Battlefield, the Konami Code, and Cheat Engine, and relate it to our everyday struggles and faith journey.

In this sermon, we'll delve into the truth that God never promised an easy life after the expulsion from Eden. The scriptures remind us that life involves pain and hard work. We'll discuss how anyone promising an easy life is a false prophet or a scammer. Just like becoming good at gaming requires a learning curve, life demands patience, effort, and perseverance.

Instead of praying for an easy life, Proverbs 24:10 encourages us to build our strength in adversity. We'll also look at the pitfalls of instant wealth, as Proverbs 13:11 warns us that wealth gained hastily will dwindle. But how can we make life easier?

1. Give Your Problems to God and Jesus: Together, you can handle the burdens of life. (Mt 11:28-30)
2. Expect Trouble and Stay Humble: Humble yourselves under God's mighty hand, and cast all your anxieties on Him. (1 Pe 5:6-7)
3. Pray Persistently: The parable of the persistent widow teaches us to always pray and not lose heart. (Lk 18:1)

We'll also share a humorous story from Rust where a developer uses a polar bear with bombs to deal with cheaters, illustrating how cheats may seem appealing but rob us of the real experience and growth.

Imagine life with "God Mode"—it would be boring, just like a rollercoaster without fear, playing Dark Souls with cheats, or creating perfect cosplay outfits without effort. Instead, let's embrace the adventures and challenges life brings, being humble and sharing our burdens with God and Jesus.

Tune in to our live stream for an engaging and inspiring message. Don't forget to read Luke 18:1-8 for further insight!

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