While we’re home we can choose to make this the best Christmas ever. We can’t let this season pass by uncelebrated! In the first chapter of Luke, the author documents Jesus’ extraordinary life in real time. Luke knew the that the things Jesus was doing were so incredible and it would be hard for people to believe. Because of this, he wanted to make sure to make a historical record of what he saw. Luke took on the role as an eyewitness and servant. To be a servant of the world, we must do our par...
Dec 08, 2020•17 min
How do we navigate this moment in history through rumors, chaos, and uncertainty? Pastor Erwin McManus invites us to look back as we look forward. Acts chapter 4 lays the foundation of the Church. They had little history with Jesus, and therefore they had to trust. This is a beautiful parallel to life right now. 2020 has been a year of instability-and this reality is new to us. Nevertheless, we are deciding to trust God and each other. This moment of crisis has compelled our community at Mosaic ...
Nov 10, 2020•34 min
Life is a series of choices. So many moments in our lives are reflected by our reactions. The choices we’re aware of are our conscious choices. When we quickly react-that’s a response to an unconscious choice. When we make an unconscious choice, we’re not taking in all of the information. An unconscious choice is a direct reflection of our internal world. It’s a result of information that comes from our character. The only way to change how we react is by changing the material of our inner world...
Oct 26, 2020•36 min
There’s a divide between being a visual learner and an auditable learner. To truly follow Jesus, we need to be good both. The Bible is not trying to heighten our visual reading skills-it’s trying to heighten our auditory skills. We must learn to hear God's voice clearly so we can identify it. Throughout the Scriptures, there’s an overwhelming theme of the power of God’s voice. We simply cannot navigate the life that God has called us to unless we learn to listen to it well. When God speaks He cr...
Oct 05, 2020•34 min
We as humans don't have a perception of time, we have a perception of change. If change is not a given, we often feel as though we’ve wasted our time. Jeremiah chapter 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Pastor Erwin McManus reminds us that there is a difference between stepping into tomorrow and stepping into our future. God reminds us that with His love we not only receive hope bu...
Sep 21, 2020•43 min
There are two different experiences within humanity: those who are ‘highborn’ and those who are ‘service class.’ One is born into privilege and one is not. The Scripture makes it clear that all of us have an inheritance that has been passed onto us. But most of us aren’t living as if we have received this legacy. This legacy invites everyone into promises that may only seem accessible to the ‘highborn.’ In Galatians 4:1-5 Paul address the reality that we can be the recipients of all the generosi...
Aug 31, 2020•34 min
In any season of life, it is easy to get lost in what we do not have. More than ever, we get to take hold of what God has given us for the sake of those around us. God is always at work and beauty surrounds us. Do we see it? As a tribe, we believe that we are never limited in our ability to bring hope, love, and faith. Instead of becoming paralyzed by what we have lost, we are choosing to be mobilized by what we've gained. To create momentum as a community, we can use the vehicle of joy. I any s...
Aug 10, 2020•33 min
Pastor Erwin hosted a powerful conversation on how we can be a part of the solution to racial inequality with Chris Simmons and Gerald Davis. Chris and Gerald are pastors at Cornerstone Baptist Church, the Church Pastor Erwin founded previous to Mosaic. Chris Simmons started the conversation by emphasizing the importance of building strong foundations as a Church. When foundations are built well, the building goes up easily. They discussed the practical ways Cornerstone Baptist Church has met th...
Jul 25, 2020•1 hr
How do we sustain hope when everything seems uncertain? Gratitude. Why aren’t we cashing in on this attribute when gratitude is what frees our hearts. Peace comes as a ruler. Peace will rule our lives once we allow it to. Paul consistently reminds us how important it is to thank God in all we do. To be connected to God in a powerful way requires thanksgiving. In Colossians 3:15-17 Paul breaks it down for new believers, “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body yo...
Jul 13, 2020•37 min
More than ever, we need wisdom to navigate this moment in history. As we look around at the landscape, we realize there is an urgent need for us to create a new world around us. It is time to be a part of building a world that is founded on wisdom. Based on Chapter 1 in the book of James, Pastor David Arcos unwraps how God views wisdom and how it relates to us. Wisdom is a gift God wants to give us freely. But, when we ask God for wisdom, we are able to receive it only when we truly desire it at...
Jul 06, 2020•32 min
It’s easy to look at God and wonder if he’s holding out on us. With so much going on we can feel overlooked. It’s important to remember that the power of faithfulness is in the day-to-day moments. The story of David is a great reminder, that we are all chosen by God, maybe just not right now in the way we want. You have been chosen by God to do a powerful thing, but you must be faithful with what you’ve been given now so that you can be trusted later. Out of 1 Samuel 17:17-19 Pastor Joe Smith te...
Jun 29, 2020•42 min
Based on Acts 16, Pastor Joe Smith encourages us to live in the freedom that Jesus invited us into. And as God moves in our lives, we realize He is moving on behalf of everyone around us as well. As we worship with our lives, we realize we are building a story of hope for everyone around us. Though this moment in history is difficult, Pastor Joe believes that we were made for this moment. As we chose to embrace the challenge of this moment, we realize there is an endless amount of purpose here. ...
Jun 22, 2020•37 min
Kelly Rowland joined our Lead Pastor Erwin McManus for a conversation that offered such incredible insight. Pastor Erwin asked Kelly about her journey with her career and family, and how race and faith have impacted her story. Kelly empowered us to live a generous life and expect to see how God moves through our generosity. When they covered Kelly’s career, she emphasized the importance of truly loving your work. Our dreams are meant to bring us enjoyment, even when the journey seems difficult a...
Jun 18, 2020•52 min
We are in the middle of one of the most united moments in history, coming together to stand against injustice. We are declaring that racism has to end with us. This is a moment we have to choose to step into. Not only are we deciding to step in, but we have decided we will not leave this moment the same. Out of Acts Chapter 3, Pastor Joe Smith reminds us that we have to change what we see. When stepping into a moment, we choose to lead with listening rather than airing our opinions. In our cultu...
Jun 15, 2020•33 min
We find ourselves in the middle of a defining moment as not only a nation, but as humanity. In the wake of the tragic murder of George Floyd, and the social unrest, we may find ourselves filled with questions. We ask ‘Where is God in this suffering?’ and ‘What is our role in the middle of this?’ Pastor Erwin McManus refers to Ephesians 2, emphasizing that God created us to be one diverse and beautiful family. Mosaic was created with a love for diversity. Because God is creative, we were designed...
Jun 08, 2020•37 min
Pastor Erwin hosts Jerome & Angela Davis and Pastor Joe Smith as they engage in a crucial conversation about race, justice, and inequality in America, in response to everything happening across our nation. "Let us be the change that we so desperately want in this world." –Angela Davis - Recorded during Mosaic Team Night on June 1, which was streamed on MOSAIC:ONLINE. For more information, visit mosaic.org. © MOSAIC / Erwin McManus. #20200601...
Jun 02, 2020•44 min
Pastor Erwin acknowledges that at this moment you may not feel powerful right now, and you may even feel overpowered, but illuminates the hope we have in Jesus, and the power He gives us to serve one another. From 1 Peter 4:10, which states “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others,” Pastor Erwin shows us that God wants to teach us to serve with our heart postures aligned with His. This powerful message calls us to elevate our roles by taking a high level of respons...
Jun 01, 2020•35 min
These times can feel so uncertain and the impact of this invisible virus is keeping us separated in a way we’ve never been before. Now more than ever, it’s important to remember we can stay connected regardless of distance. We can even GROW in connection more than before-but it does take courage. As it can be easy to overlook how interconnected we all really are, Pastor Erwin helps us remember this reality. Based on a passage in Galatians 3:28, he explains that God is trying to reconnect us and ...
May 25, 2020•31 min
At Mosaic’s All Campus Team Night, our Lead Pastors Erwin McManus and Kim McManus hosted a fun and empowering conversation on relationships! Joining the conversation were Best-Selling Authors and Founders of Messenger International, Lisa Bevere and John Bevere. Lisa and John shared lessons they learned through the years, as well as what they’re enjoying during this time in quarantine together. They gave key insights on building and sustaining a healthy marriage, how to fight fair, and how the lo...
May 21, 2020•32 min
It’s often confused that provision creates vision. In this week’s message, based on Ecclesiastes 9, Pastor Erwin encourages us that the opposite is true. It is vision that creates provision. When you begin to move with intention, it creates a new space for God to do something extraordinary! Don’t be afraid to shake things up. As we navigate through this uncertain time together, Pastor Erwin challenges us to take ownership of our influence and shows us how God has positioned and equipped us with ...
May 18, 2020•36 min
In week 2 of the series "The Path To Inner Peace," Pastor Erwin explores how pain is an unavoidable part of life, and yet Jesus sets the example for us by facing the pain of humanity head-on—He looked death and pain in the face and embraced it fully. Where is God in our pain and how can He allow so much suffering in the world? Pastor Erwin tackles these tough questions and leads us to a more powerful and beautiful understanding of God's place in the world, and how Jesus gives us the courage to f...
May 11, 2020•39 min
Fashion Designer and Fear of God founder Jerry Lorenzo, and our Lead Pastor, Erwin McManus, have an incredibly insightful conversation about creativity in this time of crisis and quarantine. They discuss the journey God has brought Jerry on throughout the years, how Jerry has handled his success, and how 2020 was expected to be a year of vision, now adapting to new processes within creativity during this unprecedented time. "What you say—if it’s honest and with intention—will make room for you."...
May 07, 2020•50 min
Week 1 of a new series by Erwin McManus called "The Path to Inner Peace." This powerful message reminds us that it is possible to win the war that is raging within us when we invite Jesus and the power of community into our lives. Though we may have trouble surrounding us, this does not have to stop us from connecting with the peace within us. Join us in this new series, ‘The Path to Inner Peace.’ We cant wait to see who we’ll become as we take this journey together. “There may be nothing more p...
May 04, 2020•26 min
"I Am Worthy" message given by Erwin McManus at Mosaic Hollywood. For more information, visit mosaic.org. © MOSAIC / Erwin McManus. #20200426
Apr 26, 2020•27 min
"Fountain (I Am Good)" message given by Erwin McManus at Mosaic Hollywood. For more information, visit mosaic.org. © MOSAIC / Erwin McManus. #20200419
Apr 19, 2020•31 min
"The Future of Humanity" message given by Erwin McManus at Mosaic Hollywood. For more information, visit mosaic.org. © MOSAIC / Erwin McManus. #20200404
Apr 06, 2020•35 min
"Reclaiming Humanity" message given by Erwin McManus at Mosaic Hollywood, 3/29/2020 . For more information, visit mosaic.org. © MOSAIC / Erwin McManus. #20200329
Mar 30, 2020•31 min
"What The Joy" message given by Erwin McManus at Mosaic Hollywood, 3/22/2020 . For more information, visit mosaic.org. © MOSAIC / Erwin McManus. #20200322
Mar 23, 2020•35 min
"Stand Together" message given by Erwin McManus at Mosaic Hollywood, 3/14/2020 . For more information, visit mosaic.org. © MOSAIC / Erwin McManus. #20200314
Mar 16, 2020•35 min
"Elevate The Room" message given by Erwin McManus at Mosaic South Pasadena, 3/08/2020 at the 10am gathering. For more information, visit mosaic.org. © MOSAIC / Erwin McManus. #20200308
Mar 09, 2020•49 min
