As we kick off 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting, Pastor Ben brings a timely message from Revelation 2 that calls the church—and each of us—back to the main thing: Jesus as our first love.

In the letter to the church in Ephesus, Jesus affirms their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to truth—but He also delivers a sobering correction: “You have forsaken the love you had at first… Repent and do the things you did at first.” (Revelation 2:4–5)

This message is a powerful reminder that it’s possible to be busy, successful, and even “doing the right things” while slowly drifting from intimacy with God. Fasting isn’t about earning blessings—it’s about returning to the Blesser. It’s not a tool to control outcomes, but a discipline that re-centers your heart on Christ and restores spiritual hunger.

In this sermon, you’ll learn:
• Why fasting confronts what we love too much so God can be loved rightly
• How fasting reveals what controls us and retrains what we reach for when we’re empty
• Why fasting is not about bending God’s will—but bending ours
• How fasting restores first love by exposing what we’ve learned to love instead
• Why there’s too much at stake to drift in 2026 (family, marriage, purity, calling, and spiritual strength)

Whether you’re new to church, new to fasting, or you’ve done this for years, this is an invitation to begin your year with a clear declaration: “Jesus, I open up my life to You.”

📖 Scripture References:
• Revelation 2:1–5
• Matthew 6:16–18
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Happy New Year, Daybreak family! As we step into 2026, this message from Isaiah 43 reminds us that God is not surprised by what’s ahead—He’s already been there. Whether you’re new to church, returning to faith, or you’ve been part of Daybreak for years, this teaching will help you start the year with clarity, courage, and confidence in God’s presence.

In Isaiah 43, God speaks to His people in a season of uncertainty and loss—and gives a powerful promise:
“Forget the former things… See, I am doing a new thing!” (Isaiah 43:18–19)

In this message, Pastor Jason shares three practical, soul-level questions to align your plans with God’s purposes:

1) What do I need to let go of in 2026?
Sometimes what you need to release isn’t only “bad”—it can be something that was once good but is now stale, distracting, or holding you back.

2) God, where are You leading me?
God is doing a new thing, and He wants to sharpen your spiritual vision so you can perceive His direction.

3) What is my next possible step?
God often asks us to do what’s possible—so He can do what’s impossible. Small steps of obedience can unlock supernatural change.

This message also introduces the heart behind 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting, and why fasting isn’t about changing how you look—it’s about changing how you see. Finally, we close by receiving communion, remembering Jesus’ sacrifice and renewing our trust in Him as we enter the new year.

📖 Key Scriptures:
• Isaiah 43:16–19
• Proverbs 16:3

If you’ve been walking into 2026 with fear, uncertainty, or heaviness, this word is for you: God is making a way in the wilderness—and streams in the wasteland.

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What do you do when life feels uncertain—and you don’t know how the story ends? In this Christmas message from Luke 1, we learn from Mary’s encounter with the angel Gabriel and discover how to trust God in the middle, even when we’re full of questions, fear, or doubt.

Mary didn’t respond with blind faith. She asked honest questions (“How will this be?”) and then took an incremental step of surrender: “I am the Lord’s servant… may your word to me be fulfilled.” (Luke 1:38)

In this teaching, we explore:

• Why it’s okay to ask God questions
Mary “pondered” the angel’s words—she weighed it out, processed it, and didn’t pretend she wasn’t afraid.

• How to have peace before you know the outcome
Because Jesus came, we can trust the One who holds our future—before we see the results.

• What it means to “walk by faith, not by sight”
Many of us get stuck obsessing over money, health, marriage, family, or the unknown. God invites us to trust Him again—today.

• The Christmas reminder: God is trustworthy
Christmas isn’t just a cozy story. It’s proof that God steps into human uncertainty with real hope—and His promises never fail.

📖 Key Scriptures:
• Luke 1:26–38
• Romans 8:28

If you’re carrying anxiety, grief, financial stress, family burdens, or unanswered questions this Christmas season, this message will help you come back to the center: God is faithful—and you can trust Him in the process.

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