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In a powerful, thought-provoking message from Mosaic Conference in 2018, Pastor Erwin McManus casts vision for the future of humanity. Based on Ezekiel 36, he highlights the promise God has for us as we take on the future: that our hearts of stone will be replaced with hearts of flesh. Pastor Erwin highlights that though at times he would rather have the heart of Iron Man instead of a heart of flesh, God doesn’t want to restore us to be hurt, but to bring us back to our original intent as humans, created with the imagination of God. Because God imagined us into the future, we were made to create the future we dream of as well. In his message, Pastor Erwin states that we create from our essence. This is why it is essential to create from a heart of flesh. When God gives us a new heart, we can create from our original intent-from a heart filled with compassion, empathy and intelligence. If you’ve been longing to create a future that right now you can only dream of, check out this amazing new message!

In a powerful, thought-provoking message from Mosaic Conference in 2018, Pastor Erwin McManus casts vision for the future of humanity. Based on Ezekiel 36, he highlights the promise God has for us as we take on the future: that our hearts of stone will be replaced with hearts of flesh. Pastor Erwin highlights that though at times he would rather have the heart of Iron Man instead of a heart of flesh, God doesn’t want to restore us to be hurt, but to bring us back to our original intent as humans, created with the imagination of God. Because God imagined us into the future, we were made to create the future we dream of as well. In his message, Pastor Erwin states that we create from our essence. This is why it is essential to create from a heart of flesh. When God gives us a new heart, we can create from our original intent-from a heart filled with compassion, empathy and intelligence. If you’ve been longing to create a future that right now you can only dream of, check out this amazing new message!

The Future of Humanity: Mosaic Conference 2018 || From The Archives

Impact - Seizing Your Divine Moment || From The Archives  Live from Mosaic LA Feb 2001

Impact - Seizing Your Divine Moment || From The Archives Live from Mosaic LA Feb 2001

Impact - Seizing Your Divine Moment || From The Archives

Pastor Erwin McManus brought an inspiring message this weekend as he showed us how we can have epiphanies in our lives.   In Greek mythology, often the gods are seen as the enemy of human innovation and imagination. Pastor Erwin teaches us that God is the opposite — He always leads us to become our most creative selves.   In Jeremiah 33 we discover that God wants to tell us “great and unsearchable things we do not know.”   Pastor Erwin explains that the four ingredients required for the breakthrough ideas we desire are curiosity, imagination, experience and reflection.    Are you ready to experience an epiphany?   Listen to this new message available now

Pastor Erwin McManus brought an inspiring message this weekend as he showed us how we can have epiphanies in our lives. In Greek mythology, often the gods are seen as the enemy of human innovation and imagination. Pastor Erwin teaches us that God is the opposite — He always leads us to become our most creative selves. In Jeremiah 33 we discover that God wants to tell us “great and unsearchable things we do not know.” Pastor Erwin explains that the four ingredients required for the breakthrough ideas we desire are curiosity, imagination, experience and reflection.  Are you ready to experience an epiphany? Listen to this new message available now

Epiphany - How To Have Breakthrough Ideas

Fear - Seizing Your Diving Moment || From The Archives

Living Life To The Fullest - Seizing Your Divine Moment || From The Archives

Influence - Seizing Your Divine Moment || From The Archives

Uncertainty - Seizing Your Divine Moment || From The Archives

Are you ready to seize your divine moment?   Often when we think of following Jesus and taking hold of our divine moment, we don't recognize the suffering we must face to embrace God's work in us.  Focusing on the life of Peter in Matthew 16, Pastor Erwin points out how Peter struggled with the reality that Jesus would have to suffer deeply to fulfill his calling.  The crucifixion is a central piece of our faith, reminding us that there is no life without death.  Peter became the first church leader, bringing powerful transformation to many lives -- but only after his pride was put to death.  Peter’s suffering became the passageway to his future.   It’s time to seize your divine moment!

Are you ready to seize your divine moment?  Often when we think of following Jesus and taking hold of our divine moment, we don't recognize the suffering we must face to embrace God's work in us. Focusing on the life of Peter in Matthew 16, Pastor Erwin points out how Peter struggled with the reality that Jesus would have to suffer deeply to fulfill his calling. The crucifixion is a central piece of our faith, reminding us that there is no life without death. Peter became the first church leader, bringing powerful transformation to many lives -- but only after his pride was put to death. Peter’s suffering became the passageway to his future. It’s time to seize your divine moment!

Initiative - Seizing Your Divine Moment || From The Archives

Seizing Your Divine Moment PT1 || From The Archives

Welcome to the audio podcast of Erwin Raphael McManus, the Lead Pastor and founder of MOSAIC, a community of faith in Los Angeles California. Known for their innovation, creativity, and artistry, MOSAIC has been named one of the most influential and innovative churches in America. Erwin Raphael McManus communicates on culture, creativity, change, and leadership and is widely known as a thought-provoking communicator, poet, and wordsmith. For more information and to stay up to date with Pastor Erwin and MOSAIC please visit http://www.mosaic.org or download the Mosaic app.

Are you ready to seize your divine moment? Often when we think of following Jesus and taking hold of our divine moment, we don't recognize the suffering we must face to embrace God's work in us.Focusing on the life of Peter in Matthew 16, Pastor Erwin points out how Peter struggled with the reality that Jesus would have to suffer deeply to fulfill his calling.The crucifixion is a central piece of our faith, reminding us that there is no life without death.Peter became the first church leader, bringing powerful transformation to many lives -- but only after his pride was put to death.Tune into this powerful message now and embrace the work Jesus is doing in you!

Are you ready to seize your divine moment?  Often when we think of following Jesus and taking hold of our divine moment, we don't recognize the suffering we must face to embrace God's work in us. Focusing on the life of Peter in Matthew 16, Pastor Erwin points out how Peter struggled with the reality that Jesus would have to suffer deeply to fulfill his calling. The crucifixion is a central piece of our faith, reminding us that there is no life without death. Peter became the first church leader, bringing powerful transformation to many lives -- but only after his pride was put to death. Tune into this powerful message now and embrace the work Jesus is doing in you!

Prelude - Seizing Your Divine Moment || From The Archives 

Captured By The Moment - Beautiful One || From The Archives

In reflection of building Mosaic for the past 30 years, Mosaic Lead Pastor Erwin McManus dives into the core mission we have as a community of faith as we look forward to the next 30 years -- to continually step into the unknown as we discover the new that God has for us.Pastor Erwin builds his message on a scripture in Isaiah 43 where God compels the Isrealites to stop dwelling on what happened in the past and instead look forward to perceive the new thing that God was up to. He reminds us that often we think we want the new but in reality, embracing the new means everything we know will be shaken up.When Pastor Erwin and Kim moved to Los Angeles 30 years ago to build Mosaic, they left all uncertainty to follow a vision they had for a new kind of church in LA -- one that was built for those who have yet to know Jesus for themselves.Often we look to God to give us all of the steps when we ask for the new. But Pastor Erwin reminds us that God brings us into the new by asking us to embrace the unknown. He gives us the 'why' but not always the 'how.' As God transforms us from the inside out, we become new and bring that to the world around us.Are you ready to embrace the new thing God wants to do in your life? Don't miss this powerful new message in celebration of Mosaic's 30th anniversary!

In reflection of building Mosaic for the past 30 years, Mosaic Lead Pastor Erwin McManus dives into the core mission we have as a community of faith as we look forward to the next 30 years -- to continually step into the unknown as we discover the new that God has for us. Pastor Erwin builds his message on a scripture in Isaiah 43 where God compels the Isrealites to stop dwelling on what happened in the past and instead look forward to perceive the new thing that God was up to. He reminds us that often we think we want the new but in reality, embracing the new means everything we know will be shaken up. When Pastor Erwin and Kim moved to Los Angeles 30 years ago to build Mosaic, they left all uncertainty to follow a vision they had for a new kind of church in LA -- one that was built for those who have yet to know Jesus for themselves. Often we look to God to give us all of the steps when we ask for the new. But Pastor Erwin reminds us that God brings us into the new by asking us to embrace the unknown. He gives us the 'why' but not always the 'how.' As God transforms us from the inside out, we become new and bring that to the world around us. Are you ready to embrace the new thing God wants to do in your life? Don't miss this powerful new message in celebration of Mosaic's 30th anniversary!

The New

In the 4th part of the Beautiful One series, Pastor Erwin McManus emphasizes the power of having a desperate faith.  Pulling from Matthew chapter 15, Jesus encounters a Cannanite woman who is rejected and seen as an outcast in that cultural time period. She comes to him begging that he would heal her daughter who is demon possessed -- but his disciples try to send her away.  Testing her, Jesus responds with the cultural narrative that was circling her situation, halling her a dog and saying "I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel."  But she remained steadfast in asking Jesus, not letting the all-too-familiar humiliation stop her from asking for her miracle.   Jesus then responds to her humility saying "you have great faith" and heals her daughter.  If you are ready to push past the narratives that have kept you from Jesus and desperately seek his movement in your life, don't miss this life-changing episode!

In the 4th part of the Beautiful One series, Pastor Erwin McManus emphasizes the power of having a desperate faith. Pulling from Matthew chapter 15, Jesus encounters a Cannanite woman who is rejected and seen as an outcast in that cultural time period. She comes to him begging that he would heal her daughter who is demon possessed -- but his disciples try to send her away. Testing her, Jesus responds with the cultural narrative that was circling her situation, halling her a dog and saying "I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel." But she remained steadfast in asking Jesus, not letting the all-too-familiar humiliation stop her from asking for her miracle.  Jesus then responds to her humility saying "you have great faith" and heals her daughter. If you are ready to push past the narratives that have kept you from Jesus and desperately seek his movement in your life, don't miss this life-changing episode!

A Place Called Sent - Beautiful One || From The Archives

We return from the archives with Week 2 of the Beautiful One series. In this week's episode asks us as listeners if we have the eyes to see beauty all around us.   Pulling from Matthew chapter 15, Jesus moves his followers to the edges so they can begin to see themselves differently. To change their ability to see what God sees, he has to move them into an uncomfortable space.   Have you ever wondered why God has moved you to where you are?  If you're ready to see the world with new eyes, don't miss this powerful episode!

We return from the archives with Week 2 of the Beautiful One series. In this week's episode asks us as listeners if we have the eyes to see beauty all around us. Pulling from Matthew chapter 15, Jesus moves his followers to the edges so they can begin to see themselves differently. To change their ability to see what God sees, he has to move them into an uncomfortable space. Have you ever wondered why God has moved you to where you are? If you're ready to see the world with new eyes, don't miss this powerful episode!

Beauty All Around You - Beautiful One || From The Archives

Pulling from the archives, this week's episode illuminates a fascinating conversation about the unconventional beauty that Jesus brought into the world.  Pulling from Isaiah chapter 53, Pastor Erwin points out that Jesus was described as someone who was both despised and rejected - someone who did not have an outward appearance that would draw us to him.   Jesus confronted our pride with his humility. He comfortably served and sat with the sick, the hurting, and the broken. He was despised for humbling himself to serve us in our brokenness.   Jesus was not focused on building his image and remaining in a religious box, but serving those in front of him. Pastor Erwin challenges us to consider that Jesus was the most beautiful one because of his ability to see beauty in everyone.  If you're ready to come home to the Jesus, the most beautiful one - don't miss this powerful episode!

Pulling from the archives, this week's episode illuminates a fascinating conversation about the unconventional beauty that Jesus brought into the world. Pulling from Isaiah chapter 53, Pastor Erwin points out that Jesus was described as someone who was both despised and rejected - someone who did not have an outward appearance that would draw us to him.  Jesus confronted our pride with his humility. He comfortably served and sat with the sick, the hurting, and the broken. He was despised for humbling himself to serve us in our brokenness.  Jesus was not focused on building his image and remaining in a religious box, but serving those in front of him. Pastor Erwin challenges us to consider that Jesus was the most beautiful one because of his ability to see beauty in everyone. If you're ready to come home to the Jesus, the most beautiful one - don't miss this powerful episode!

Unveiling Beauty - Beautiful One || From The Archives

Have you set your past on fire? In this new message pulled from 1 Kings 19, Pastor Erwin McManus challenges us to move toward the life God has designed for us.  In 1 Kings 19, Elisha's life is interrupted by Eljiah as he is called to step into a new life away from the comfort of his family and home. As Elisha was plowing his field and living in the comfort of his success, he left everything behind to serve king Elijah.  Pastor Erwin reminds us that often our past becomes our anchor when God wants it to become an altar. And though many of us feel as though our past failures are most difficult to move past, we're reminded that it is more difficult to leave success behind when God is calling us forward toward a life of risk .  We cannot step into the future God has for us unless we are willing to light a match to it and let God build a new future from the ashes.   As we move with God, we are challenged to give up our plan B and move toward a life that is beyond our imagination.   Are you ready to let go of the past and move into the power of the future God has for you?   This message is inspired by The Last Arrow, Erwin Raphael McManus' book that calls us to save nothing for the next life.

Have you set your past on fire? In this new message pulled from 1 Kings 19, Pastor Erwin McManus challenges us to move toward the life God has designed for us. In 1 Kings 19, Elisha's life is interrupted by Eljiah as he is called to step into a new life away from the comfort of his family and home. As Elisha was plowing his field and living in the comfort of his success, he left everything behind to serve king Elijah. Pastor Erwin reminds us that often our past becomes our anchor when God wants it to become an altar. And though many of us feel as though our past failures are most difficult to move past, we're reminded that it is more difficult to leave success behind when God is calling us forward toward a life of risk . We cannot step into the future God has for us unless we are willing to light a match to it and let God build a new future from the ashes.  As we move with God, we are challenged to give up our plan B and move toward a life that is beyond our imagination.  Are you ready to let go of the past and move into the power of the future God has for you?  This message is inspired by The Last Arrow, Erwin Raphael McManus' book that calls us to save nothing for the next life.

Set Your Past On Fire - The Last Arrow || From The Archives

Do you know how important it is for you to live deeply connected to Jesus?   When we live connected to Jesus, our desire for fame, power, or success become secondary to our love for people. Our hearts are transformed to desire what God desires, and it is through experiencing this human interconnectedness that we begin to live the life God designed for us.   Have you ever wondered why your prayers may go unanswered? Why you seem to fall short of your goals?   Often times our results point back to one place: our primary source. What are you praying for? What are you working toward?   When Jesus is our primary source, we begin to ask God for the things that bring life to us and those around us, and these are the prayers and goals that God responds to!   Are you ready to live with Jesus as your primary source?   Watch the message now!

Do you know how important it is for you to live deeply connected to Jesus? When we live connected to Jesus, our desire for fame, power, or success become secondary to our love for people. Our hearts are transformed to desire what God desires, and it is through experiencing this human interconnectedness that we begin to live the life God designed for us. Have you ever wondered why your prayers may go unanswered? Why you seem to fall short of your goals? Often times our results point back to one place: our primary source. What are you praying for? What are you working toward? When Jesus is our primary source, we begin to ask God for the things that bring life to us and those around us, and these are the prayers and goals that God responds to! Are you ready to live with Jesus as your primary source? Watch the message now!

Primary Source

On Easter Sunday 2023, Mosaic Lead Pastor Erwin McManus shared a riveting message on Jesus' ability to bring life out of death.   Do you ever feel you lack the capacity to handle life’s challenges?   As children we are consistently reminded of our smallness and inadequacy. We struggle to feel as though we were built to scale for the largeness of the world around us.    Though we grow in size, we never outgrow this question: "Am I big enough to deal with the reality of being alive?" Pastor Erwin reminds us that our biggest struggles come from the sobering reality of our temporary nature.    In Luke 24, Jesus' followers look for him in the tomb where he was buried but are surprised to find it empty. Jesus faced death head on and dismantled its power forever when he was resurrected back into life.    Pastor Erwin reveals that when we stop trying to escape our temporary nature and embrace the death of the life we have without Jesus, we can then fully experience the life he freely offers us.   Are you ready to move from death to life and experience the power of Jesus' resurrection in your life? 

On Easter Sunday 2023, Mosaic Lead Pastor Erwin McManus shared a riveting message on Jesus' ability to bring life out of death. Do you ever feel you lack the capacity to handle life’s challenges? As children we are consistently reminded of our smallness and inadequacy. We struggle to feel as though we were built to scale for the largeness of the world around us.  Though we grow in size, we never outgrow this question: "Am I big enough to deal with the reality of being alive?" Pastor Erwin reminds us that our biggest struggles come from the sobering reality of our temporary nature.  In Luke 24, Jesus' followers look for him in the tomb where he was buried but are surprised to find it empty. Jesus faced death head on and dismantled its power forever when he was resurrected back into life.  Pastor Erwin reveals that when we stop trying to escape our temporary nature and embrace the death of the life we have without Jesus, we can then fully experience the life he freely offers us. Are you ready to move from death to life and experience the power of Jesus' resurrection in your life?

Life Comes Out of Death

Mosaic Lead Pastor Erwin McManus continues the 33 AD series with a gripping message on the importance of finding your home in the person of Jesus.    Have you ever felt like you were surviving this life until you could get to heaven?    Pastor Erwin unwraps the significance of bringing heaven into our current circumstances through our relationship with Jesus.    It’s not about where we are – it’s about who we know.    We’re reminded that our way forward is found in Jesus. In John 14:6, Jesus says, "I am the way and the truth and the life." Jesus always has the answer for where we're going and why we're here.    Everything we're longing for is in him!   Are you ready to know the person who will change your life? Watch this powerful message now!

Mosaic Lead Pastor Erwin McManus continues the 33 AD series with a gripping message on the importance of finding your home in the person of Jesus. Have you ever felt like you were surviving this life until you could get to heaven? Pastor Erwin unwraps the significance of bringing heaven into our current circumstances through our relationship with Jesus. It’s not about where we are – it’s about who we know. We’re reminded that our way forward is found in Jesus. In John 14:6, Jesus says, "I am the way and the truth and the life." Jesus always has the answer for where we're going and why we're here. Everything we're longing for is in him! Are you ready to know the person who will change your life? Watch this powerful message now!

It's Who You Know 

Welcome to the audio podcast of Erwin Raphael McManus, the Lead Pastor and founder of MOSAIC, a community of faith in Los Angeles California. Known for their innovation, creativity, and artistry, MOSAIC has been named one of the most influential and innovative churches in America. Erwin Raphael McManus communicates on culture, creativity, change, and leadership and is widely known as a thought-provoking communicator, poet, and wordsmith. For more information and to stay up to date with Pastor Erwin and MOSAIC please visit <a href="http://www.mosaic.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mosaic.org</a> or download the Mosaic app.

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