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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Why does Christmas matter so much in a world that feels increasingly dark, chaotic, and confusing? In this message, Pastor Jason explores how Jesus is the Light of the World and why His arrival changes everything—personally and globally.

Drawing from Isaiah 8–9 and John 8:12, we look at:

The world in darkness, then and now
• How people in Isaiah’s time turned to mediums, spiritists, and human solutions instead of God
• Why trying to solve life’s deepest problems without God still leaves us in spiritual darkness today

The promise of a coming Light
• The prophecy of Isaiah 9:2: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light…”
• The famous description of the Messiah in Isaiah 9:6:
• Wonderful Counselor
• Mighty God
• Everlasting Father
• Prince of Peace

Christmas: brutally honest and deeply hopeful
• Christmas isn’t sentimental “cheer up” talk—it’s God’s answer to the truth that we can’t save ourselves
• Why Jesus coming into the world is both a sobering reminder of our need and a joyful declaration of real hope

Only Jesus can pierce the darkness
• What it means that Jesus said, “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12)
• How His light brings peace, wisdom, strength, and the Father’s love into our most broken places
• An invitation to step out of darkness and receive Jesus as Savior and Lord

At the end of the message, we respond together through communion, remembering that the baby in the manger became the Savior on the cross—Love’s pure light given for us.

If you’re longing for peace, direction, hope, or forgiveness this Christmas, this message will help you see why Jesus is not just part of the season—He is the reason there is any light at all.

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Is there a difference between saying “thank you” and actually being thankful? In this message, Pastor Marcus unpacks Psalm 138 and helps us see that biblical thankfulness is far more than good manners—it’s a deep, heart-level response to who God is and what He’s done.

In a season where it’s easy to rush from Halloween straight to Christmas and skip over Thanksgiving (both the holiday and the attitude), this teaching invites you to slow down and rediscover a life of gratitude rooted in the gospel.

From David’s words in Psalm 138, Pastor Marcus explores:
Thankfulness as our response in humility
• Why you can’t be prideful and truly thankful at the same time
• What it means to “bow down” to God and place Him above every other “god” in your life—career, relationships, success, or addictions

Thankfulness as a response to knowing God’s nature
• How walking with God over time reveals His heart—His kindness, faithfulness, and nearness in both the highs and the lows
• How God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and why that matters for your gratitude today

Thankfulness as a response to the greatest gift—salvation
• Why Ephesians 2:8–10 calls salvation a gift, not something we earn
• How the Holy Spirit reminds us of everything Jesus has done and continues to do in our lives
• Why the cross and resurrection are the foundation of a truly thankful heart

Whether you’re new to faith, exploring who Jesus is, or have been following Him for years, this message will help you:
• Shift from polite “thank yous” to deep, genuine gratitude
• See your life, relationships, and circumstances through the lens of God’s grace
• Respond to the free gift of salvation available in Jesus

Take this time to reset your heart, remember God’s goodness, and step into the holiday season with true, Christ-centered thankfulness.
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Is it actually possible to follow Jesus faithfully for a lifetime—not just for a weekend conference or a New Year’s resolution? In this message from Acts 9, Pastor Jason unpacks the dramatic conversion of Saul (the Apostle Paul) and shows how a single moment of breakthrough can lead to a lifetime of follow-through.

Coming out of our men’s Firefest and the 90-Day Anchored Man Shred, this teaching is all about creating a spiritual training plan that keeps you connected to Jesus in everyday life—not just on Sundays.

Using Paul’s story and practical biblical wisdom, this message will help you see:
• Why God cares about every area of your life—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual
• How each area is like a “leg of a stool” and what happens when one gets cut short
• The difference between following your heart and leading your heart
• Why habits that keep you close to Jesus matter more than willpower and guilt
• How wins in one area (like exercise or discipline) can transfer into spiritual growth
• What it means to “press on” like Paul in Philippians 3:12–14
• Why the goal isn’t perfection, but heading in the right direction with Jesus

📖 Key Scriptures in This Message:
• Acts 9 – Saul’s encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus
• 1 Timothy 4:8 – Physical training is good, but training for godliness is better
• Mark 12:30 – Loving God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength
• John 15 – Staying connected to the Vine
• Philippians 3:12–14 – I press on toward the goal…
• Philippians 1:6 – He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion

This message is for you if:
• You start strong spiritually but struggle to follow through
• You feel stuck in cycles of guilt, trying harder, and giving up
• You’re overwhelmed emotionally or mentally and can’t see how it connects to your walk with God
• You’re part of the Anchored Man Shred or just want a practical framework for spiritual disciplines

Let this be a moment where God not only gives you breakthrough, but also shows you how to walk in a long obedience in the same direction.
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Can God redeem years of addiction, brokenness, and even a near-fatal grizzly bear attack? In this powerful testimony message, you’ll hear how God met Jim and Liz in the middle of trauma, alcoholism, anxiety, marital chaos, and generational pain—and wrote a completely new story of healing, freedom, and restoration.

Pastor Jason invites them to share how God:
• Rescued Jim after a violent grizzly bear attack in the Northwest Territories
• Pursued Liz through years of partying, panic attacks, and emotional brokenness
• Used a 40-day “media fast” and God’s Word to set her free from a 22-year addiction
• Answered five years of a wife’s persistent prayer for her husband’s heart
• Restored a marriage that looked like a total “train wreck”
• Brought hope to deep family wounds, fatherlessness, and generational trauma

This message will encourage anyone who feels:
• Stuck in addiction, anxiety, or secret double life
• Worn out from praying for a spouse, child, or loved one
• Unsure if God can really use their story for good
• Far from God and afraid to come “back under the umbrella” of His grace

🔍 Key Themes & Scriptures:
• God works all things together for good – Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:28
• Being “hot”: honest, open, and transparent
• The power of persistent prayer (Liz praying from 2010–2015)
• Salvation through Jesus alone – John 3:16
• Freedom through God’s Word – Joshua 1:8
• The enemy’s plan vs. God’s plan – John 10:10
• Coming back under God’s covering as husbands, wives, and parents

If you’re wondering whether God has given up on you or your family, this story is a living reminder: He hasn’t moved. His hand is still reaching for you. His goodness is running after you.

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What if the very thing you’re holding onto is keeping you from what God wants to give you? In this powerful message, we explore what it means to live with open hands—trusting God fully with your life, your finances, and your future. Pastor Jason Gianotti shares from Luke 12, reminding us that God delights to bless His people when we choose to be rich toward God instead of storing up for ourselves.

You’ll hear inspiring stories of obedience, radical faith, and real transformation—including testimonies of people who discovered peace, purpose, and provision by surrendering to God’s will.

In this message, you’ll learn:
• Why God’s blessings require obedience and trust
• How to recognize when you’re holding onto “your candy” instead of receiving His abundance
• What it means to be rich toward God (Luke 12:21, 31–32)
• How surrender unlocks peace, joy, and purpose
• Practical ways to step into God’s Open Heaven blessings

Scripture References:
Luke 12:15–32 • Psalm 20:7 • Matthew 6:33 • Proverbs 11:25
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