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The Heart of a Mother, The Way of the King | Compassion Sunday & Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day! Today, we celebrate the women who have nurtured, led, and loved us. But today is also a special "one-off" bridge message as we transition from our "Unstoppable Acts" series.
In 2013, Pastor Tom traveled to Kenya—from the dense urban slums of Kiberra to the lush mountains above Lake Victoria. In this message, he shares a "hidden chapter" of his journey and how it fundamentally shifted his understanding of God’s heart for justice, generosity, and compassion.
In this message, we explore:
The Power of "Womb-Love": Understanding the Hebrew word rakhum (Compassion) and how God uses a mother’s heart to describe His own.
The Speaking Stick: A lesson from the Maasai warriors on dignity and giving a voice to the silenced.
Does it work? Looking at the 2013 study on how child sponsorship creates a lifelong "Solid Rock" of hope.
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🌍 Sponsor a Child: Join Pastor Tom & Melinda in supporting the work of Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/sponsor-a-child/?countries=KE
#MothersDay #CompassionSunday #LindenRoadChurch #NdiyeMwambaNiSalama #Kenya
Worship Notes on YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/49606463
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Who Is Watching Your Signal?

In the series finale of Unstoppable Acts, Pastor Tom explores what it means to live out our "Fourth Day"—the life we lead after the mountaintop experience ends.
Using the metaphor of a "Strava Beacon," we look at how the Holy Spirit provides us with a signal of safety and direction, and how we are called to be a "live beacon" for others.
Today, we hear more from Steven and Devin about their wild experience during a 50mph windstorm and a total power outage. From dealing with "impostor syndrome" to facing the shadows of the past, their stories prove that God doesn't waste our suffering—He turns it into a witness.
* The "Dunamis" Power: How the Holy Spirit acts like dynamite to blow up our fears and reveal Christ’s character.
* The Three Chunks: A simple way to share your faith story without using "churchy" words.
Worship Notes on YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/49602773
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What happens to your faith when the lights go out? 💡🌪️

In this special third session of our 'Unstoppable Acts' series, Pastor Tom Roepke sits down with Steven Montgomery and Devin McIntosh to discuss their transformative experience during the Walk to Emmaus (March 12-15, 2026).
The weekend was anything but 'controlled.' At 2:00 PM on Friday, 50mph winds knocked out the power, leaving the group in a literal blackout until Sunday afternoon. But as we’ve learned in this series, the Holy Spirit’s Transformation Power (Dunamis) doesn't need a power grid to work.
In today's message, we explore:
The Artemis III Parallel: Moving from just 'orbiting' our faith to actually landing and walking on the surface.
Trust in the Dark: How Steven and Devin navigated spiritual warfare, financial stress (that car payment!), and the silence of a blackout.
The 'Take Two' Grace: Hear the story of how our first recording was lost to an error message, and why the 'reset' led to an even deeper testimony.
The Emmaus Road (Luke 24): Why Jesus often meets us when we are 'downcast' and walking away, rather than when we have it all together.
Seven weeks later, the 'retreat high' hasn't faded. Instead, it has turned into 'unwavering gratitude.' Join us as we bridge the gap between the ancient Road to Emmaus and the modern mission of being a witness in 2026.
Connect With Us: If you are feeling 'directionally challenged' or sitting in a blackout of your own, we want to pray with you. Reach out in the comments or visit our website.
Next Week: Don't miss the series finale—Week 4: The Responsibility to Share. We’re moving from the 'pews' to the 'pavement' as we learn how to share our own 'Before, During, and After' stories.
#UnstoppableActs #WalkToEmmaus #ArtemisIII #FaithInTheDark #Testimony #HolySpirit #Luke24"
Worship Notes on YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/49598689
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Are you ready to break the hold of gravity in your life? 🚀

We step off in Week 2 of our Unstoppable series to head back to the "launchpad" to discover how to escape the gravity of our old nature.
Using the Artemis 2 moon mission and a live "chemistry lab", we’ll see how the Holy Spirit acts as Holy Dynamite—not just improving our lives, but transforming us from the inside out. 🧪💥
From the explosive "Dunamis" power of Acts 1:8 to the heart behind our new "Can I Pray For You?" street campaign, this message is a roadmap for anyone ready to move from stagnant to unstoppable. Whether you’re a student or a grandparent, it’s time to see what happens when an ancient promise meets an explosive future.
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Worship Notes on YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/49594579
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Unstoppable Acts - What's the Promise - Week 1

The mission didn't end at the empty tomb... it was just getting started! 💥
We're launching a brand-new series: UNSTOPPABLE.
We’ve seen the "Against All Odds" miracles of Elisha and the life-changing power of Easter. Now, as the Artemis 2 crew returns home with a new perspective from the stars, we’re looking at how to find our "land legs" and live out God’s mission right here on the ground. 🌎✨
Whether you’re a student, a parent, or just looking for a "Monday morning" purpose that actually sticks—this series is for you. You were blessed to be a blessing, and the Spirit of God is making us UNSTOPPABLE.
PRO TIP: Don't be the person who leaves the theater before the post-credits scene. The best part of the story starts NOW. 🍿🙌
#Unstoppable #ActsSeries #AgainstAllOdds #Artemis2 #EasterIsJustTheBeginning
Worship Notes on YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/49591646
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Easter | Against All Odds

The odds were a million to one... but the grave is empty! 📢
This Easter Sunday, we aren’t just looking back at a historical miracle—we are exploring how to live in that reality every single day.
If the Resurrection was the greatest "YES" in history, how does that change the way we wake up on Monday morning?
Join us as we move past the tradition and into the transformation. Discover how the Cross, the Resurrection, and the Ascension aren't just stories from a book, but actual resources for your life, your family, and your future.
Worship Notes on YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/49587559
#Easter2026 #MondayMorningMiracle #TheRealityOfEaster #NewCreation #OnlineCommunity
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Unexpected King - Palm Sunday

Ever had a moment where reality didn't match the "power-on" version in your head? 💡🌑
Two weeks ago at the Emmaus Walk, the lights went out. Recently, the Northern Lights appeared in our own backyards—but only for those who got away from the artificial lights.
Life is full of "unexpected" moments that catch us off guard.
Join us this Palm Sunday as we pivot from our series on the Prophet Elisha to the streets of Jerusalem. 🌴 The crowd was ready for an "Elisha-sized" miracle.
They wanted a double-portion King to strike down their enemies. They shouted "Hosanna!" (Save us!), but they were looking for a King who acted like a man... not a King who was actually God.
Worship Notes on YouVersion
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When the Lights Go Out: Finding Your Edge at the Jordan

Have you ever felt like you were just "swinging the handle"? You’re going through the motions—parenting, working, even serving at church—but the "bite" is gone. The power is out. The edge is at the bottom of the river.
The Message: In our Elisha Series finale, we dive into one of the most unusual miracles in the Bible: the floating ax head. But this isn't just ancient history. This past month, during the Heart of Ohio Men’s Emmaus Walk, we lived this story. On Friday afternoon, the power went out at the camp. With 12 talks left and two days of darkness ahead, we had to face a hard truth: Many of us have been living in a spiritual blackout for years.
In this broadcast, we explore:
The Diagnostic Question: Elisha doesn't ask "Why?" He asks "Where?"
The Friday Blackout: What to do when the "machinery" of your life stops working.
The 3:30 Miracle: Why God’s restoration often comes just an hour before the deadline.
The Participation Principle: God makes it float, but you have to lift it out. Watch now to discover how the "Wood of the Cross" defies the spiritual gravity of your past.
 
Action Step: Are you ready to stop swinging a broken handle? Type "LIFT IT OUT" in the comments if you’re claiming your restoration today!
Worship Notes on YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/49582127
#ElishaSeries #Restoration #EmmausWalk #FaithUnderFire #LindenChurch #TheRestoredEdge
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