Jason Mayfield at Saraland Church
Jason Mayfield
Jesus-centered, Spirit-filled messages from Saraland Church in North Mobile, AL, designed to help you live the incredible life that’s built on the finished work of Jesus Christ.
Episodes
Vision 2027
Is your faith built on something that lasts? In this Vision Sunday message, Pastor Jason Mayfield shares the vision for 2027 at Saraland Church: 27 minutes with Jesus for 27 days, the Power 27 app, missions that build lives, and the new name of the church, Citylight Church. Drawing from John 1 and John 12, he shows how a seed planted in the ground bears much fruit. Discover how an incredible life is built on the finished work of Jesus Christ.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1016673To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.saralandchurch.com/giveOr text GIVE plus any amount (i.e. $25) to (251) 357-1607Looking for a church near Satsuma, AL?Join us Sundays at 10:30am at 907 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571You can plan your visit here: https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1037356Chapters0:00 Vision for 20271:38 Looking Back at the Wins6:01 27 Minutes With Jesus for 27 Days8:38 How the 27-Minute Model Works9:53 Announcing the Power 27 App12:59 John 1, verses 1-1214:22 The Story Behind the New Logo16:06 "It's the Light"17:39 The Palm Means Flourishing19:07 Introducing Citylight Church19:55 Building Lives on Jesus24:07 When the Name Change Happens26:43 Missions That Build Lives29:48 "I Also Wanna See Our Property Flourish"33:37 Four Reasons We Cast Vision37:03 "Our Ladies Bathroom Is Too Small"42:04 $3 Million Worth of Vision44:01 A Vision Projects Guide45:33 Praying for $20,000 a Week49:52 "If It Doesn't Meet a Need, It Must Be a Seed"51:54 A New Church Sign53:52 A Brand-New Foyer for Easter56:20 The Legacy of This Church1:02:47 John 12, verse 241:03:58 More Than a Name Change1:04:23 Offering the Legacy to God1:08:44 Closing PrayerScripture References:John 1, verses 1-12John 12, verse 24Additional Scriptures Referenced:Genesis 1, verse 3Exodus 15, verse 27Habakkuk 2, verse 2#saralandchurch #citylightchurch #visionsunday #buildinglivesonjesus #churchvision #prayer #legacy #missions #bible #faith #hope #jasonmayfield #sermons #church #Jesus
Steward Your Faith: Abraham, Romans 4, and Waiting on God's Promise | Ashleigh Mayfield
Are you trying to make God move by working harder? In this message from Romans 4, Ashleigh Mayfield shows how Abraham carried his faith through 25 years of waiting, not by his own strength but by the power of God. Discover the peace of stewarding what God has placed in your hand while trusting Him with what He has kept in His.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1016673To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.saralandchurch.com/giveOr text GIVE plus any amount (i.e. $25) to (251) 357-1607Looking for a church near Chickasaw, AL?Join us Sundays at 10:30am at 907 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571You can plan your visit here: https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1037356Chapters0:00 What's Coming Up1:04 "Good, But Not Good Enough"2:46 "That's Not How God Works"4:20 Justified Through Faith5:14 A Promise That Took 25 Years6:21 Romans 4, verses 17-228:03 Step 1 — Steward the Vision9:38 Your Environment Matters11:47 Genesis 15, verses 1-613:52 Write the Vision Down14:45 Promises You Can Stand On16:17 Step 2 — Steward Your Focus18:08 Faith and Facts19:58 Step 3 — Steward Your Belief22:01 Thoughts, Words, and Actions Aligned23:02 Take Action When It Looks Dead24:33 Step 4 — Be Fully Persuaded25:30 Every High Achiever's Nightmare27:06 "Keep Your Hands Off"28:32 What Are You Trying to Make Work?30:18 Genesis 21, verses 1-731:26 Steward What's in Your Hand32:17 PrayerScripture References:Romans 4, verses 17-22Genesis 15, verses 1-6Genesis 21, verses 1-7Additional Scriptures Referenced:Romans 4, verses 13-16Romans 5Genesis 12, verses 1-4Genesis 17, verses 1-21Habakkuk 2, verse 22 Corinthians 5, verse 17Romans 8, verse 1Hebrews 13, verse 5#saralandchurch #stewardyourfaith #faith #waiting #promises #abraham #hope #trust #fullypersuaded #highachiever #godspower #romans4 #ashleighmayfield #jasonmayfield #sermons #church #Jesus
Grace and Truth in John 1: Why Grace Is Always the Takeaway
Do you walk into prayer feeling like you need to earn the right to be there? Denying your weaknesses won't help, and neither will listing them. What you need is a confession from the Word that says who you are in Christ. In week 4 of the Our Father series, Pastor Jason Mayfield preaches John 1, verses 1 through 30, and closes with grace confessions to pray every day: I am the righteousness of God in Christ, God has already given me more than I will ask, nothing I do outweighs the finished work, everything I'm not Christ is in me, and more. Discover the boldness to come before the throne of grace and do business with the Lord.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1016673To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.saralandchurch.com/giveOr text GIVE plus any amount (i.e. $25) to (251) 357-1607Looking for a church near West Mobile, AL?Join us Sundays at 10:30am at 907 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571You can plan your visit here: https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1037356Chapters0:00 Praying the Lord's Prayer Together3:26 The Word and the Two Covenants13:27 Jesus Is the Great Clarifier19:57 Full of Grace and Truth30:17 You Gotta Get a Confession From the Word38:41 Neither This, Nor That47:06 You Need a Grace Confession50:05 Grace Confessions to Pray Every Day54:43 How to Pray These ConfessionsScripture References:John 1, verses 1-30Hebrews 1, verses 1-22 Timothy 2, verse 15Romans 8, verse 321 John 4, verse 4Romans 8, verse 1Additional Scriptures Referenced:Matthew 6, verses 9-13Hebrews 12, verse 24Galatians 3, verse 22Nehemiah 6, verse 3Hebrews 4, verse 161 Timothy 1, verses 8-9Isaiah 40, verse 32 Corinthians 3, verse 13Psalm 92, verse 13John 3, verse 16Hebrews 10, verse 10Romans 7, verses 7-252 Corinthians 5, verse 21Romans 5, verse 17Proverbs 18, verse 10#saralandchurch #graceconfessions #prayer #confession #righteousness #boldness #throneofgrace #finishedwork #identity #condemnation #grace #lordsprayer #jasonmayfield #sermons #church #Jesus
Knowing and Believing the Love of God: 1 John 4 and the Assurance of Salvation
Do you know God loves you, or do you believe it? A fever helps your body clear an infection, you know that, and you still reach for the Tylenol the second your temperature climbs. Knowing a thing and believing it are two different experiences, and the gap between them is where most Christians live. In week 3 of the Our Father series, Pastor Jason Mayfield preaches 1 John 4, verses 7 through 21, on knowing and believing the love God has for you, and on the confidence, assurance, and peace that show up when both finally land at the same time.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1016673To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.saralandchurch.com/giveOr text GIVE plus any amount (i.e. $25) to (251) 357-1607Looking for a church near Citronelle, AL?Join us Sundays at 10:30am at 907 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571You can plan your visit here: https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1037356Chapters0:00 What's Coming Up4:34 The Command to Love Sounds Like the Law7:44 The Love of God Is That He Sent His Son12:52 The Oughts You Are Incapable of Doing14:44 How You Can Know You Are Saved24:43 Knowing a Thing Is Not the Same as Believing It34:17 Confidence on the Day of Judgment44:08 We Love Because He First Loved UsScripture References:1 John 4, verses 7-21Romans 10, verse 9John 20, verse 311 John 5, verse 13Ephesians 1, verse 132 Corinthians 3, verse 18John 3, verse 16Additional Scriptures Referenced:Matthew 6, verses 9-13Ephesians 1, verse 3Ephesians 2, verse 6#saralandchurch #knowandbelieve #loveofgod #1john4 #assurance #grace #peace #anxiety #faith #belief #propitiation #holyspirit #jasonmayfield #sermons #church #Jesus
The Ministry of Death and the Ministry of the Spirit: What 2 Corinthians 3 Says About the Law
Do you ever feel like you slipped out of favor with God the last time you messed up? That feeling has a name, and Scripture treats it as a whole ministry with its own glory, its own power, and its own result, which is death. There are two ministries running in the room, and most believers spend their lives under the wrong one without ever naming it. Pastor Jason Mayfield preaches 2 Corinthians 3 in week 2 of the Our Father series and lays out how condemnation gets reinstalled after you are saved, and how the veil comes off for good.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1016673To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.saralandchurch.com/giveOr text GIVE plus any amount (i.e. $25) to (251) 357-1607Looking for a church near West Mobile, AL?Join us Sundays at 10:30am at 907 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571You can plan your visit here: https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1037356Chapters0:00 What's Coming Up0:43 Reciting the Lord's Prayer Together1:34 Your Revelation of Grace Sets the Limit4:33 How the Enemy Plucks Grace Out of Your Life5:49 Where the Rubber Meets the Road on Grace7:09 Moses, the Identifier of the Law7:40 Romans 5, verse 208:32 The Law Arouses Your Sinful Passions9:41 The Golden Calf and the Shattered Tablets13:10 Paul Defends His Ministry in 2 Corinthians17:27 2 Corinthians 3, verses 4-620:27 What Exactly Is the Law of Moses22:55 "The Law Is a Composite Whole"24:56 Two Ministries, Death and the Spirit26:31 "Since We Have Such a Hope, We Are Very Bold"30:11 Why the Flesh Is Drawn Back to the Law33:13 "So Quickly," the Galatians Turned Back35:20 Legalism Is a Derivative of the Law37:10 Turn to the Lord and the Veil Is Removed38:40 The Ministry of Reconciliation40:00 Where the Spirit of the Lord Is, There Is Freedom41:38 Beholding the Glory as in a Mirror45:56 "My Beholding Is Impacting My Becoming"Scripture References:Romans 5, verse 20Romans 3, verse 21Romans 7, verse 5Romans 8, verse 32 Corinthians 3, verses 4-62 Corinthians 3, verses 7-92 Corinthians 3, verses 12-182 Corinthians 5, verses 18-19Galatians 1, verse 6Galatians 3, verses 1-3Additional Scriptures Referenced:Matthew 6, verses 9-13Romans 5, verses 12-14Exodus 20, verse 3Exodus 32, verses 15-19Deuteronomy 30, verses 15-19Matthew 7, verse 161 Corinthians 5, verse 12 Corinthians 5, verse 17Galatians 2, verse 21Galatians 3, verse 24Galatians 5, verse 11 Timothy 1, verse 91 John 3, verse 20#saralandchurch #twoministries #condemnation #grace #law #legalism #2corinthians3 #freedom #righteousness #hope #boldness #newcovenant #jasonmayfield #sermons #church #Jesus
An Abundance of Grace: How Insight Into Grace Produces Breakthrough
Are you carrying a quiet suspicion that God's goodness toward you depends on how well you behaved this week? Pastor Jason Mayfield opens the Our Father series by walking straight through Romans 5 with no notes and no points, letting Paul make the case that grace is unmerited favor extended in full measure to everyone who believes. The message draws a line most of us have never seen: what happens spiritually the second you are saved, and what has to happen in your understanding before it shows up physically. Discover how growing in grace produces real hope, real freedom, and the confidence to come boldly before the throne.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1016673To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.saralandchurch.com/giveOr text GIVE plus any amount (i.e. $25) to (251) 357-1607Looking for a church near Chickasaw, AL?Join us Sundays at 10:30am at 907 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571You can plan your visit here: https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1037356Chapters0:00 What's Coming Up1:19 Saying the Lord's Prayer Together2:12 Why Condemnation Blocks Bold Prayer3:00 Preaching the Whole Message With No Notes4:08 The Revelation That Changed Everything5:15 Read the Bible Three Times7:30 A Kitchen Counter and a Word From God10:21 The Three Obstacles to Prayer11:23 Romans 5, verses 1-512:05 You Have the Full Measure of Grace14:06 Access, or Introduction, Into Grace18:22 The Spiritual Manifestation of Grace20:26 Suffering, Endurance, Character, Hope23:06 Because God's Love Was Poured In26:25 If You Don't Receive the Word29:42 Romans 5, verses 6-830:59 Grace Is Unmerited Favor35:38 Romans 5, verses 12-1441:46 The Free Gift Is Not Like the Trespass45:12 Romans 5, verse 1746:15 You Need an Abundance of Grace48:08 In Adam Death Reigns, In Christ You Reign52:52 You Cannot Sin Like Adam Sinned56:09 You Cannot Obey Like Jesus Obeyed57:19 Where Sin Increased, Grace Abounded More1:00:06 The All Clear to Preach Grace1:02:54 Every "Yeah, But" You Will Hear1:06:43 "It Can't Be That Good"1:07:47 This Message Is the Power of GodScripture References:Romans 5, verses 1-5Romans 5, verses 6-8Romans 5, verses 9-11Romans 5, verses 12-14Romans 5, verses 15-17Romans 5, verses 18-21Romans 6, verses 1-2Additional Scriptures Referenced:Matthew 6, verses 9-13Hebrews 4, verse 16Hebrews 4, verse 12Hebrews 11, verse 1John 1, verse 16Ephesians 2, verses 8-92 Peter 3, verse 181 John 1, verse 81 John 4, verse 17Galatians 2, verse 21Romans 1, verse 16Genesis 3, verses 17-24Exodus 20, verses 1-17Philemon, verse 18Revelation 12, verse 10#saralandchurch #graceupongrace #grace #romans5 #prayer #condemnation #freedom #faith #hope #breakthrough #righteousness #gospel #jasonmayfield #sermons #church #Jesus
The Lord's Prayer | An Overview of the Seven Areas of Prayer
Why does prayer end up being the last thing we do instead of the first? Pastor Jason Mayfield opens Mark 9, where Jesus tells his disciples that some things come out only by prayer, and launches a new teaching series through the Lord's Prayer at Saraland Church. He walks through all seven parts, from Our Father to For thine is the kingdom, and introduces the Power 27 framework of twenty-seven minutes a day with Jesus. Discover how to build a prayer life with real structure, real content, and real expectation.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1016673To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.saralandchurch.com/giveOr text GIVE plus any amount (i.e. $25) to (251) 357-1607Looking for a church near Eight Mile, AL?Join us Sundays at 10:30am at 907 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571You can plan your visit here: https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1037356Chapters0:00 What's Coming Up0:45 Mark 9, verses 14-293:03 Jesus Is Not Fazed by Your Situation5:00 "This Kind Cannot Be Driven Out but by Prayer"5:51 Our Most Powerful Weapon and Our Last Resort7:32 2027 — The Year We Become a House of Prayer8:57 Starting a Series Through the Lord's Prayer9:18 27 Minutes With Jesus Becomes Power 279:55 Breaking Down the 27 Minutes12:45 27 Days of 27 Minutes to Start the Year13:51 Three Obstacles — Discomfort, Condemnation, Content17:24 Reciting the Lord's Prayer Together19:08 The Seven Parts of the Lord's Prayer20:39 Part 1 — Our Father and Hyper-Focusing on Grace21:06 Hebrews 4, verse 1622:05 We Have Simplified the Cross Too Much24:52 Every Time You Pray You Have to Tame Condemnation25:15 Romans 8, verse 127:58 Part 2 — Hallowed Be Thy Name and the Character of God28:13 Exodus 3, verse 1429:44 Exodus 15, verse 2631:09 The Names of God Teach You How to Pray33:39 Part 3 — Thy Kingdom Come and Your Priorities34:58 Praying Your Calendar Before You Live It36:32 You Need a Spiritual Ethernet Line37:04 Part 4 — Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread37:31 Malachi 3, verses 8-1238:54 Why the Tithe Changes How You Pray40:20 You Need to Talk to the Lord About Your Money44:55 "You Can Pray Yourself Into Another Tax Bracket"45:58 Part 5 — Forgive Us as We Forgive47:11 Pray for Your Boss, Good, Bad, and Indifferent47:40 Praying for Leaders You Did Not Vote For49:24 Take the Offense to the Secret Place First51:08 You Receive in Accordance to How You Give51:38 Part 6 — Deliver Us From Evil52:04 Opposition, Not Oppression or Possession54:31 Some Leaks Are Maintenance and Some Are Evil55:36 The Day You Tithe the Devil Kicks Your Air Conditioner57:05 Put the Armor of God On in Prayer57:53 "Sometimes You're Just Dumb"58:40 Part 7 — For Thine Is the Kingdom and the Power58:56 End Your Prayer Time in Worship59:20 Psalm 34, verse 359:44 Find an Old Song That Makes Much of God1:01:24 "Lord, I Run to You"Scripture References:Mark 9, verses 14-29Hebrews 4, verse 16Romans 8, verse 1Romans 5, verse 17Exodus 3, verse 14Exodus 15, verse 26Malachi 3, verses 8-12Romans 12, verse 18Psalm 34, verse 3Additional Scriptures Referenced:Matthew 6, verses 9-13Luke 11, verses 2-4Matthew 21, verse 13Genesis 22, verse 14Exodus 17, verse 15Exodus 31, verse 13Judges 6, verse 242 Samuel 5, verse 20Psalm 23, verse 1Psalm 46, verse 1Jeremiah 23, verse 6Ezekiel 48, verse 35Acts 26, verse 142 Corinthians 5, verses 17-21Ephesians 2, verse 2Ephesians 6, verses 10-181 Thessalonians 5, verse 172 Thessalonians 3, verse 101 Timothy 2, verses 1-21 John 4, verses 10-18#saralandchurch #power27 #prayer #prayerlife #27minuteswithjesus #lordsprayer #faith #discipline #hope #peace #provision #forgiveness #jasonmayfield #sermons #church #Jesus
The Preciousness of the Church
Why does church attendance still matter when you can hear any preacher you want online? Pastor Jason Mayfield answers that question from Matthew 13, Hebrews 10, and 2 Peter 2 — the church is not a preference, it is a place of renewal you cannot reproduce anywhere else. Discover how the habit of meeting together steadies your soul and grows your confidence in Christ.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1016673To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.saralandchurch.com/giveOr text GIVE plus any amount (i.e. $25) to (251) 357-1607Looking for a church near West Mobile, AL?Join us Sundays at 10:30am at 907 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571You can plan your visit here: https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1037356Chapters0:00 What's Coming Up1:18 Matthew 13, verses 44-461:43 The Preciousness of the Church2:27 MeeMaw's Potato Salad and Why It's Precious5:49 "The Church Isn't the Building, It's the People"10:06 The Church Was My Refuge10:52 Days of Elijah and the Styrofoam Tombs12:37 Point 1 — The Memories Are Precious13:49 Psalm 77, verses 10-1116:42 Your Preference Is My Greatest Enemy18:26 Saved in 1997 in the Brownsville Revival20:49 Point 2 — The Reality of the Church Is Precious21:27 "That's My Only Off Day"24:18 What the Church Offers You Today26:39 A Word for Everybody Who Serves30:03 2 Peter 2 and Unsteady Souls31:28 A New Series on the Lord's Prayer32:57 Point 3 — The Expectation of Church Is Precious33:18 Matthew 16, verse 1835:26 Romans 8, verse 1937:06 The Church Thrives Under Persecution39:45 Tribbles, Star Trek and a Multiplying Church41:17 Make Church a Rhythm and Routine43:13 Hebrews 10, verses 19-2544:05 "I Don't Need to Go to Church" Is the Easiest Lie46:46 Every Person Needs a Church and a Pastor50:44 Knuckleheads and Gray Heads54:29 You Only Get This in the Church56:00 Preaching to the ChoirScripture References:Matthew 13, verses 44-46Psalm 77, verses 10-11Matthew 16, verse 18Romans 8, verse 19Hebrews 10, verses 19-25Additional Scriptures Referenced:1 Kings 20, verse 40Psalm 16, verse 6Psalm 31, verse 8Psalm 40, verse 2Isaiah 56, verse 7Matthew 21, verse 13Matthew 24, verse 14Matthew 28, verses 19-20Deuteronomy 20, verses 2-4Romans 8, verse 312 Corinthians 4, verse 172 Peter 2, verse 141 John 4, verse 2#saralandchurch #preciousnessofthechurch #faith #discipleship #churchattendance #prayer #revival #hope #belonging #worship #encouragement #community #jasonmayfield #sermons #church #Jesus
Becoming a Church With Vibrant Worship — 5 Postures of Vibrant Worship
Are you waiting to feel inspired before you'll participate in worship? Pastor Jason Mayfield says the feeling isn't coming — and Isaiah 61 proves it, because every solution God offers is a garment you put on while the heaviness is still there. This message lays out five physical postures of vibrant worship and why your participation may matter more for the person standing next to you than it does for you. Discover how showing up ready positions you to receive.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1016673To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.saralandchurch.com/giveOr text GIVE plus any amount (i.e. $25) to (251) 357-1607Looking for a church near Chickasaw, AL?Join us Sundays at 10:30am at 907 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571You can plan your visit here: https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1037356Chapters0:00 What's Coming Up0:54 Here We Grow — One Big Staff Meeting4:32 The Thing I Actually Need From You5:22 Not Worship Proper — The Atmosphere of the Room7:38 Isaiah 61, verses 1-39:34 Every Solution Is Something You Put On10:13 "The Feeling Ain't Coming"11:11 Your Worship Is Like a Water Balloon12:53 Point One — Vibrant Worship Requires Physical Presence14:14 "How Do You Show Up?"16:17 The Elder Brother Wasn't in the House17:33 Point Two — Vibrant Worship Revolves Around Physical Posture20:28 A No Accessories Included Worship Leader24:55 Ezra 3, verses 11-1327:34 Posture One — Sing31:05 Posture Two — Clap33:04 The Deadest Worship in the Region34:28 Posture Three — Lift Your Hands36:50 Posture Four — Shout41:26 Posture Five — Preach Back45:40 Point Three — Vibrant Worship Creates a Physical Predisposition49:45 Victor Wooten and the Double Thump55:30 Physically Predisposed for Blessing59:00 The Years I Stopped Participating1:02:29 "I'm Gonna Engage"1:03:10 Your Worship Might Be Life and Death for Somebody Else1:05:05 Worship at a Level You Haven't Gone To Yet1:08:10 We're Well Able to Take This MountainScripture References:Isaiah 61, verses 1-3Hebrews 10, verses 24-25Ezra 3, verses 11-13Psalm 100, verse 2Colossians 3, verse 16Psalm 47, verse 1Lamentations 3, verse 41Nehemiah 8, verses 5-6Additional Scriptures Referenced:Luke 15, verses 11-32Hebrews 12, verse 28Philippians 1, verse 6Numbers 13, verse 30#saralandchurch #vibrantworship #worship #praise #atmosphere #pentecostal #spiritfilled #participation #breakthrough #posture #shout #sing #jasonmayfield #sermons #church #Jesus
History With God and Hope for the Future
Is your best story about God something that happened years ago? In this Vision Update from the Here We Grow series, Pastor Jason Mayfield walks through the Old Testament timeline, lands in Jeremiah 16, and makes the case that the church's glory days are ahead of it and not behind it — then gives an honest, unusually transparent update on where Saraland Church is headed, including a major announcement about the church's name. Discover how building a history with God and holding onto hope gives you clarity and confidence for what's coming next.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1016673To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.saralandchurch.com/giveOr text GIVE plus any amount (i.e. $25) to (251) 357-1607Looking for a church near Creola, AL?Join us Sundays at 10:30am at 907 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571You can plan your visit here: https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1037356Chapters0:00 What's Coming Up0:37 A Church-Wide Staff Meeting2:45 Back to School — A Bible History Lesson3:45 The Timeline That Makes the Bible Make Sense8:31 Where the Prophets Were Writing From10:16 Jeremiah 16, verses 14-1512:40 Build a History With God12:58 You Also Need Hope14:30 We Glorify the Past and Fear the Future16:17 When This Was the Church to Be In18:17 The Trap Every Church Can Fall Into18:48 The Future Glory of This House20:05 Vision Sunday Follow-Up23:02 Revival, the New Baptismal and Missions24:02 The Roof and the Real Numbers24:56 Kids Ministry Completely Transformed27:43 Wednesday Nights Launch August 26th28:48 Church Work Day August 22nd30:12 "You're Not Gonna See a Lot of Me"31:54 Neighbor Boxes and Spanish Translation34:17 Jeff Avenue and Kenny Boulevard35:20 "There's a Big Change Coming"35:48 Thirty Weeks on the Lord's Prayer38:06 The Church Is Changing Its Name40:01 The Senior Pastor Crisis Is Here43:01 Three Solutions That Don't Solve It46:11 The Fourth Path Forward48:02 We Were Never Just a Saraland Church49:54 A Word to the Struggling Pastor52:22 An Honest Picture of a Big Little Church53:46 The Gospel Shall Be Preached55:47 Closing Prayer for a Fresh SeasonScripture References:Jeremiah 16, verses 14-15Additional Scriptures Referenced:Exodus 20, verse 2Haggai 2, verse 9Daniel 3, verses 17-18Hebrews 12, verse 24Matthew 24, verse 14Matthew 6, verses 9-13Ephesians 2, verse 20Galatians 5, verses 22-23John 3, verse 3#saralandchurch #herewegrow #visionupdate #churchgrowth #leadership #hope #future #faith #change #legacy #pastors #revival #jasonmayfield #sermons #church #Jesus
What Makes a Church Actually Work? The Fivefold Ministry Explained
Why do some churches grow and still never seem to work? You can have the crowd, the calendar, and the mission statement on the wall — and quietly drift into simply keeping the doors open. In this message, Pastor Jason Mayfield teaches on the fivefold ministry from Ephesians 4 and shows why an apostolic and prophetic foundation is what separates a living church from a religious organization. Discover how foundation, fresh revelation, and every gift working together produce a church that actually bears fruit.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1016673To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.saralandchurch.com/giveOr text GIVE plus any amount (i.e. $25) to (251) 357-1607Looking for a church near Satsuma, AL?Join us Sundays at 10:30am at 907 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571You can plan your visit here: https://saralandchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1037356Chapters0:00 What's Coming Up0:17 Ephesians 4, verses 11-162:57 "The Church That Works" Is Polyvalent4:37 When a Church Just Doesn't Work5:58 Stuck in the Muck of Filling the Building8:14 Not a Country Club, the Hobby Hub11:59 Just Playing Church — The Drummer Story13:34 The Marks of a Church That Works16:24 The Fivefold Ministry on One Hand24:30 Point 1 — They Provide the Foundation29:58 Point 2 — They Bring Revelation34:33 Fresh Bread vs. Reheated Sermons41:33 Point 3 — Every Gift Empowered44:35 The Barcode Prophet & Unchecked Chaos47:52 Why I'm Preaching This50:00 Growing Pains & a Big FutureScripture References:Ephesians 4, verses 11-16Ephesians 2, verses 19-22Ephesians 3, verses 4-5Additional Scriptures Referenced:1 Corinthians 3, verse 111 Corinthians 1, verses 14-17Matthew 28, verses 19-20Ephesians 3, verse 16#saralandchurch #thechurchthatworks #fivefoldministry #apostolic #prophetic #ephesians4 #churchhealth #revelation #churchgrowth #discipleship #ministry #HolySpirit #jasonmayfield #sermons #church #Jesus
Who Are You When Your Brook Dries Up?
Before Elijah was ever hungry, the ravens were there. Before he was ever thirsty, the brook was there. Then the brook dried up — and God said nothing. Ashleigh Mayfield opens 1 Kings 17 with three promises for the season you're in — God is faithful to provide, to develop you, and to direct you. The question underneath all of it — who are you when your brook is drying up?
An Honest Conversation About Race
The final message in For All People. Pastor Jason Mayfield deals plainly with race and the local church — no statistics, no politics — and lands on three commitments from Scripture: a commitment to listen, a commitment to cover, and a commitment to greater honor. It ends with a prayer most churches wouldn't dare pray: "Father, send us people that make us uncomfortable."Colossians 3.11–14 · James 1.19–21 · 1 Corinthians 12.23–25 · Romans 1200:00 Welcome — Turn to Colossians 300:19 Eleven Months of Values: The Series of Series01:28 The Eight Core Values04:41 A Jesus-Centered, Spirit-Filled Church For All People05:48 Scripture — Colossians 3.11–1406:44 What I Actually Mean by "For All People"07:47 An Integrated Church Takes Intention09:21 I'm Not Going to Solve Racism Today10:15 Racism Is More Than Overt Hate11:59 Why I'm Not Preaching on Systems Today14:03 Systematic vs. Symptomatic Racism14:51 Everybody Is Racist to Some Degree15:56 Snap Judgments and the McDonald's Window16:19 Mobile's Uniquely Palpable Race Problem18:25 When Good Intentions Make It Worse19:26 Commitment #1: A Commitment to Listen (James 1)20:42 2020: Floyd, Taylor, and Arbery23:15 What I Did: Phone Calls and Books25:41 White Fragility and Why We Get Defensive27:39 When Someone Tells You Their Experience, Believe Them28:40 "Help Me Understand"29:53 Commitment #2: A Commitment to Cover (1 Cor. 12)30:42 Greater Modesty: When You're the Only One in the Room32:16 Why "I Don't See Color" Doesn't Work34:10 Play It Cool: How to Welcome People Well35:59 Commitment #3: A Commitment to Greater Honor36:40 Race, Culture, and Heritage in the South37:32 The Confederate Flag: Pride, Legacy, and Pain38:32 Proud to Be Southern41:16 What That Same Flag Means to Someone Else41:50 Greater Honor Costs Something43:36 Review: Listen, Cover, Honor43:59 Romans 12 — Transformed by the Renewal of Your Mind46:26 Why the Statistics Won't Solve This47:01 "I See You, I Hear You, I Stand With You"47:54 Ministry Is a People Thing48:55 Prayer — Send Us People Who Make Us Uncomfortable
Let's talk about Abortion
Is abortion a political problem or a people problem? In Week 4 of For All People, we take on one of the most sensitive topics in our culture. We say plainly where we stand — pro-life, anti-abortion, life begins at conception — but this message was never about scoring political points. Overturning Roe v. Wade didn't stop abortion. Truth alone doesn't change hearts. Even the science doesn't move people. The only thing that reaches the one in four women who will face this decision is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Because in the end, it's not about positions. It's about people.Bible VersesPsalm 139.13-16Ecclesiastes 11.5Hosea 12.3Genesis 25.26Genesis 38Isaiah 30.1-3Psalm 121.1-2John 14.6John 18.37-38John 8.31-32Romans 1.16Genesis 16.7-13Chapters0:00 Intro: a sensitive subject, and why clear is kind3:03 Where we stand: pro-life and anti-abortion5:02 Room for nuance: meeting people where they are6:51 People, not positions (pastoring over posturing)7:36 What the Bible says: Psalm 139 and the unborn12:19 When does life begin?15:08 The real reasons behind most abortions20:07 Contraception: a matter of conscience23:40 Fertility treatment: we stand with you25:10 Politics won't fix it: Roe v. Wade28:14 Overturning Roe v Wade didn't work34:06 The gospel is the only solution39:01 Even the science says life begins at conception40:39 Nothing works but the gospel45:44 This is about people: one in four women47:45 A year in: our vision, values, and mission52:16 The cost of the mission: my biggest giver57:42 Closing prayer: a church God can trust1:00:25 The God who sees you (Hagar)Looking for a church near Mobile, AL?We're building a Jesus-centered, Spirit-filled church for all people.Join us every Sunday at 10:30am907 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571http://saralandchurch.com
Kingdom Over Party: Faith and the Political Divide
We call ourselves the United States, but lately it feels far more divided than united — and the church often navigates that divide poorly. This message asks a hard question: have we quietly become party first, country second, and kingdom last?The real division was never between Republicans and Democrats. Scripture says our fight is not against flesh and blood (Ephesians 6:12), and that we've inherited a kingdom that cannot be shaken (Hebrews 12:28). We work through three things pulling us apart — the outrage algorithm, our own assumptions, and the pull of the extremes — and two practical ways to stay kingdom-minded: keep the main thing the main thing, and detox from the constant noise of the world (Romans 12:2).A word for anyone who's lost a relationship, or their peace of mind, to politics.Scriptures: Hebrews 12:28 · 1 Corinthians 6 · Ephesians 6:12 · Proverbs 18:2 · Matthew 17:14–18 · Romans 12:2 · John 17:14Looking for a church in Saraland, AL?Join us every Sunday at 10:30am at 907 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571We're building a Jesus-centered, Spirit-filled church for all people.0:00 Intro — United or Divided States?1:19 What the Divide Is Costing Us3:09 How Fast the Ground Is Shifting5:06 Divided on Every Issue8:20 We All Want the Same Thing12:31 Party First, Country Second, Kingdom Last14:14 We've Inherited a Kingdom17:16 Be Involved, But Don't Idolize the Outcome20:05 The Real Enemy Isn't Your Neighbor21:26 #1 The Algorithm Wants You Outraged25:27 The World Isn't as Bad as You Think28:40 #2 Check Your Own Assumptions38:00 #3 Beware the Extremes42:24 Leave Your Politics in the Parking Lot44:10 Detox from the World51:56 Politics for a Better Life
Is Homosexuality a Sin? An Honest, Biblical Answer
Pastor Jason Mayfield tackles the question every conversation about faith and sexuality eventually lands on: is homosexuality a sin? Instead of taking the easy road, he works through the actual text — all six passages where the Bible speaks to it, the 1946 translation debate, and the doctrines of justification, sanctification, and glorification — to get to the bigger question underneath: does God love gay people, and is there a seat for them in the church?Clear is kind. This message is honest about where Scripture stands and equally honest about grace, process, and the long road of sanctification we're all on. The gospel is for all people — and that's where this starts and ends.Scripture referenced: Romans 1.26-27, Leviticus 18.22, Leviticus 20.13, 1 Corinthians 6.9-10, 1 Timothy 1.9-10, Jude 7, Matthew 19.4, Romans 6.23, Romans 3.21-24, James 2.17-24, Psalm 119.160, Romans 10.13.Chapters00:00 Welcome & the Ron Sparks Story 02:37 The Gospel Is for All People 05:20 Is Homosexuality a Sin? The Real Question 06:58 What the Bible Actually Says — All 6 Passages 08:18 Was "Homosexual" Only Added to the Bible in 1946? 11:32 The Root of the Sin — The Law & the Promised Land 14:46 Did Jesus Address Homosexuality? (Matthew 19.4) 17:04 The Complexity of Sin — What Sin Really Is 20:52 The Only Remedy — Grace Through Faith in Jesus 23:35 Can You Be a Gay Christian? 25:18 Justification, Sanctification & Glorification 28:21 How Long Does Change Take? (Abraham & James) 30:51 Can You Be a Christian While Still Gay? 34:33 It's a Process — Walking It Out Together 36:28 "Cook With the Book" — A Preacher's Real Job 38:00 To the Church — Where We Stand & Who's Welcome 41:32 How to Respond When Someone Walks In 42:52 To the Community — You Are Welcome Here 43:47 Off the Pastor Hat — A Candid Word 45:57 A Word to My Transgender Friends 48:44 Closing Prayer
3 Things Quietly Killing the Church's Effectiveness | Pastor Jason Mayfield
There are three things quietly killing the church's effectiveness — and none of them are coming from the outside. In Part 1 of our new series "For All People," Pastor Jason Mayfield starts where Jesus says every believer has to start: removing the log from your own eye before you point out the speck in someone else's.From Ephesians 2, this message names the three "logs" that wreck the church's witness and rebuild the "dividing wall of hostility" Christ already tore down: undiagnosed pride, willful ignorance, and immovable expression. Then it gets practical and uncomfortable — learning to hold the TRUTH of God's Word in one hand and the LOVE of the cross in the other at the same time. It's the difference between being right and being effective. It's learning, as Pastor Jason puts it, to "human well" with people who don't look, vote, or believe like us.This is the foundation for everything coming in this series. Over the next several weeks we'll address the issues our culture is fighting about — but it starts here, with the heart.🔑 IN THIS MESSAGE• "Clear is kind" — why we say where we stand• Removing the log from our own eye (Matthew 7)• The dividing wall of hostility, and how the church keeps rebuilding it (Ephesians 2)• Undiagnosed pride: "I've got it figured out, you just need my program"• Willful ignorance: refusing to understand what someone else is actually living• Immovable expression: why we can't seem to keep our opinions to ourselves• Holding truth and love in tension — "the dance"• How God Himself "humaned with the humans" (the incarnation)📖 SCRIPTURES IN THIS MESSAGEEphesians 2.11-22 · Matthew 7.3-5 · Luke 4.43 · Hebrews 12.28 · Romans 11 · Galatians 2.18 · 1 Corinthians 9.22 · Galatians 6.3 · 1 Corinthians 6.19-20 · Proverbs 25.2 · Proverbs 20.5 · John 1.14 · 1 Timothy 3.16 · Romans 8.3 · Hebrews 4.15 · Matthew 6.10⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 Welcome + setting up the series4:13 Clear is kind9:25 The log in our own eye (Matthew 7)10:44 Why the kingdom comes first15:02 The dividing wall of hostility (Ephesians 2)20:31 #1 Undiagnosed pride25:33 #2 Willful ignorance30:15 #3 Immovable expression36:58 Learning to "human well"45:37 Truth in one hand, love in the other47:36 How God humaned with the humans49:55 Closing prayer────────────────────────📍 Looking for a church in Saraland, AL?Join us Sundays at 10:30amSaraland Church907 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571🙌 Plan your visit: https://www.saralandchurch.com/plan-your-visit❤️ Give: https://www.saralandchurch.com/give🔔 SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications — don't miss the rest of the "For All People" series.💬 What's one place you've seen the church build a wall instead of a bridge? Tell us in the comments.#SaralandChurch #JasonMayfield #ForAllPeople #Sermon #Faith #Jesus #Ephesians #ChristianYouTube #Church #BibleStudy
How to Overcome Fear and Walk in Faith
Faith comes by hearing — but the moment it does, fear usually shows up. In this message, Jon Breslin, youth director at Saraland Church, walks through the rhythm of faith: how to hear it, how to slay the fear that tries to stop it, and how to act on it so God's power can move.Drawing from Hebrews 11, Romans 10:17, and the woman who pressed through the crowd to touch the hem of Jesus' robe after twelve years of isolation (Mark 5), you'll see why that anxious feeling in your chest isn't a stop sign — it's the alarm telling you faith is right in front of you. Hope says God can. Faith says God will. And faith plus obedience equals God's results.In this message: • Hear Faith — faith comes by hearing the Word (Romans 10:17) • Slay Fear — fear is the roadblock, but also the invitation to step in • Act on Faith — faith without works is dead (James 2:17–20)📖 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1 • Romans 10:17 • Psalm 91:1 • Mark 5:25–34 • James 2:17–20— Saraland Church Sundays at 10:30 AM 907 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571
You Are Blessed - Pastor John Mosley
What does it really mean to be blessed... even when your circumstances are saying otherwise?While Pastor Jason was away, we had the joy of handing the pulpit to Pastor John Mosley for the very first time. Pastor John leads our Compassion Ministries here at Saraland Church, and let's just say his story about the three job offers — the garbage truck, the mirror factory, and this one — is worth the price of admission all on its own.In this message, Pastor John walks through Genesis 1:26–28 to remind us of something easy to forget: God has already declared you blessed. From there he digs into the roadblock of "incomplete beliefs," the unchanged mandate to live with dominion, and why knowing your identity in Christ matters more than almost anything else. (He'll also explain what setting up a Zelle account has to do with all of it — you'll have to watch.)Grab your Bible, settle in, and get ready to be reminded just how blessed you are.Looking for a church in Chickasaw, AL?Join us in person every Sunday at 10:30am907 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571https://saralandchurch.com
Building a Big Life: Dream, Vision, Execution, Consistency
A big life flows from the finished work of Jesus Christ. In John 10:10, Jesus promises life to the full, and everything that qualifies you for it has already been accomplished at the cross. But you still have to get in.In this message, Pastor Jason Mayfield lays out a four-part framework: dream, then refine that dream into a plan through vision, then execute, then stay consistent. Along the way he unpacks why big is a spirit rather than a stature, the difference between vision and mission, why effort does not equal execution, and what it really takes to see a dream become reality. You have to do the thing the thing requires, and you have to do enough of it for long enough.Scripture referenced: John 10:10, Genesis 37, 1 Chronicles 22, Joel 2:28, 1 Corinthians 3, 2 Chronicles 16, Habakkuk 2:1-3.Saraland Church is a Jesus-centered, Spirit-filled church for all people. Sundays at 10:30 AM, 907 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL. Learn more or give at saralandchurch.com.
Repent, Receive, and Reproduce - Special Guest Pastor Tyler Harris
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Living Within God's Intended Design - Special Guest Pastor Tyler Harris
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The Real Difference Between Successful and Struggling People
What's the real difference between people who succeed and people who stay stuck? Between ministry and business, Pastor Jason Mayfield has watched the same pattern play out for years. Two people can start from the same place, with the same capacity, the same giftings, and the same passion. But ten years later, one is thriving and the other is still wondering why they're always behind. It's a quiet element that often goes overlooked and ignored.Recorded live at Saraland Church in Saraland, AL — an Assemblies of God church just north of Mobile, AL. Sundays at 10:30am, 907 Shelton Beach Rd.References: Galatians 1, Genesis 37, Genesis 39, Numbers 11, Joshua 1
Help! The Preachers Are Falling (Your Pastor Will Fail You. Now What?)
Another preacher, another fall, another wave of "church hurt" stories — and eventually one of them is going to hit close to home. In this message from 1 Corinthians 1–3, Pastor Jason Mayfield gives believers a practical, biblical toolkit to protect their faith before a leader disappoints, hurts, or fails them.Pastor Jason walks through the Spectrum of Church Hurt (disappointment, hurt, and abuse — and why confusing them keeps people stuck), introduces the cybersecurity concept of an "attack surface" as a picture of how broadly or narrowly our faith is built, and lays out three tools every Christian needs: Get Clear on who Jesus is, Get Mature so cross-centered preaching is enough, and Get Yours — because once the revelation jumps from the teacher to you, it belongs to you.He closes with direct, personal pastoral counsel for the disappointed ("get over it"), the hurt ("get through it"), and those who have suffered real abuse ("get help — you cannot do this alone").Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:11–13; 2:1–13; 3:5–15 (ESV)Saraland Church | 907 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL | saralandchurch.com
The Spirit of Doeg: An Active Assault on the Anointing
There's an ancient spirit actively working to keep you from receiving the truth of God's Word — and most people don't even know it's there.In this episode, I'm teaching from 1 Samuel 22 on the Spirit of Doeg: a counselor in King Saul's court whose influence cost the priesthood their lives, the king his anointing, and the nation its power. I'll walk you through three ways this same spirit operates today — outsmarting the Word, inflaming insecurities, and undermining the covenant — and I'll show you how David's response in 2 Samuel 1 gives us the blueprint for confronting it head on.If you've ever struggled to trust what you're hearing from the pulpit, or felt your ability to receive from the preached Word getting compromised, this one is for you.
What the Bible Really Says About Love and Why We Get It Wrong | 1 Corinthians 13
Guest speaker Pastor Andy McMillan, lead pastor of Oasis Church in Ulysses, Kansas, brings a message from 1 Corinthians 13 at Saraland Church.A look at what happens when one of the most familiar words in Scripture starts losing its weight in everyday Christian life, and what it actually takes to put it back.
Why I'm Not Worried About the End Times
Wars, rumors of wars, natural disasters on the rise — is the end near? In this message, Pastor Jason Mayfield walks through Matthew 24 and challenges much of what most Christians have been taught about one of Scripture's most talked-about end times passages. If you've ever felt more anxious than assured after hearing a sermon on the last days, this one will reframe how you read the text — and why there's real reason to be hopeful about tomorrow.Part of the "Hopeful About Tomorrow" series from Saraland Church.
What Christians Get Wrong About the End Times (And What the Bible Actually Says)
What does the Bible actually say about the end times — and why do so many people get it wrong?In this message, we break down the four major views of eschatology that have shaped Christian theology for centuries, why some are more reliable than others, and what the Book of Revelation is actually pointing you toward.If you've ever felt anxious about world events, confused by end-times predictions, or overwhelmed by conflicting theories, this is the framework you've been missing.Topics covered:The four millennial views: Premillennial, Amillennial, Postmillennial, and Dispensational PremillennialThe 70 Weeks of Daniel — and why the popular interpretation may not hold upWhy eschatology tends to make people either distraught or distractedWhat Daniel's response to troubled times actually looked likeRevelation 21 and the hope of a new heaven and new earthLooking for a Jesus-centered, Spirit-filled church for all people in Mobile, AL. Come join Pastor Jason Mayfield every Sunday at Saraland Church, located at 907 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571
The Gospel of Jesus Christ Explained in 30 Minutes
In this message (You Don't Have To Wait), I explain everything that Jesus accomplished for you to be saved from eternal punishment and torment. This is a full explanation of The Gospel of Jesus Christ.Are you looking for a church in Mobile County, AL?Join us Sundays at 10:30am at Saraland Church907 Shelton Beach Rd,Saraland, AL 36571Give online: http://saralandchurch.com/give
When You've Run Out of Appeals | Hosanna in the Highest
Hosanna is one of those words we toss around in church without really knowing what it means. It's not just a song lyric. It's a desperate cry from people who had exhausted every option available to them and made one final appeal to the only one who could actually do something about it.In this message, Pastor Jason Mayfield unpacks what was really happening when the crowd met Jesus on Palm Sunday and why their cry still matters when you're in a season where nothing seems to be changing.
How to Actually Build Wealth as a Christian
Most churches will tell you to give and trust God — and leave it at that. But if that's all you've been handed, you've been getting half the message.In this episode, Pastor Jason Mayfield gets unusually honest about money, wealth, and the life you're actually built to live. Drawing from real experience — both in ministry and in business — he lays out four biblical principles that determine whether your finances grow or stay stuck, why most Christians are spinning their wheels, and what self-sabotage actually looks like when it's dressed up as spiritual warfare.This isn't a feel-good pep talk. It's the conversation most pulpits avoid.
3 Spiritual Financial Transactions: Tithing, Sowing, and Giving
Most people lump tithing, sowing, and giving into the same category — but they're three completely different transactions, each with a different purpose, a different promise, and a different posture of the heart.In this episode, Pastor Jason Mayfield breaks down all three and why understanding the difference could change the way you handle money for the rest of your life.We tithe because He is Lord. We sow because He is a rewarder. We give because it deals with the wicked, selfish edges of our own hearts.📖 Malachi 3 | Hebrews 11 | 2 Corinthians 9 | Galatians 6 | Leviticus 19 | Deuteronomy 14
Filling the Spirit Filled Life
Life fills up fast — and most of it happens by default. In this closing message of the "We Are Openly Spirit-Filled" series, Pastor Jason Mayfield pulls from Ephesians 5 to talk about what you're actually filling your life with and four simple, practical adjustments that can change the trajectory of your faith.
5 Things the Bible Says About Your Divine Healing
Is divine healing real? Is it biblical? And if it is — why aren't more people walking in it?In this message from our series "We Are Openly Spirit-Filled," Pastor Jason Mayfield tackles one of the most debated and misunderstood topics in the modern church: divine healing. Not with hype. Not with gimmicks. But with a straightforward, scripture-heavy walk through what the Bible actually says about God's desire and provision to heal His people.Starting in Isaiah 53, Pastor Jason lays the foundation that healing wasn't an afterthought — it was provided at the cross. The same sacrifice that purchased your forgiveness also purchased your healing. They're inseparable provisions of the same atonement. But before he even gets there, he addresses the thing that keeps more believers from receiving healing than anything else — and it's probably not what you'd expect.From there, the message unpacks five biblical realities about healing that every believer needs to understand: that healing is provided in the atonement, that God has always identified Himself as a healer, that healing is explicitly God's will, that healing covers more than just the physical body, and that walking in healing requires personal revelation — not just repetition.This isn't a message that dodges the hard questions. Pastor Jason openly talks about his own surgeries, his own pain, and the tension between preaching divine healing while living in a body that sometimes breaks down. He's not selling you a magic formula. He's pointing you to the finished work of Jesus and challenging you to build your theology on what the Bible says — not on what your circumstances say.One of the most powerful moments in this message comes toward the end, when Pastor Jason breaks down why so many people in Word of Faith circles are quoting the right scriptures and still seeing no results. Using John chapter 1, he draws a line between simply saying the Word and the Word actually becoming flesh — becoming real, becoming revelation — in your life. It's a distinction that most preachers skip over, and it might be the missing piece for a lot of people listening to this.Whether you're believing God for healing right now, you've been wrestling with doubt about whether God even wants to heal you, or you just want to understand what the Bible teaches on the subject, this episode is for you.Scriptures referenced: Isaiah 53:4-5, Romans 8:1, Matthew 8:16-17, Exodus 15:22-26, Matthew 8:2-3, John 5:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Ephesians 1:3, Romans 8:11, Mark 11:20-24, John 1:1-17, James 5:14-15This message is part of the "We Are Openly Spirit-Filled" series at Saraland Church. New messages drop weekly. If this episode helped you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.
Discernment | The Most Practical Gift of the Spirit
When God gave Solomon a blank check, he didn't ask for money, influence, or wisdom — he asked for discernment. And everything else flowed from it.In this message, Pastor Jason Mayfield walks through four types of discernment — peculiar, pattern, palate, and prophetic — and shows how each one works in your everyday life. From business deals and relationships to parenting and finances, discernment is the mechanism that helps you understand what is happening, why it's happening, and when something will or should happen.You'll learn how to build your "palate" of experience over time, how to recognize patterns in the people around you, and how to train yourself to know the difference between what you sense in the flesh and what you're hearing in the Spirit. Hebrews 5:14 says it's trained by constant practice — and this message will help you start.This isn't just a gift for preachers. This is for everybody.
Is Prophecy for Every Believer? The Bible's Surprising Answer
Paul told the Corinthians he wanted them ALL to prophesy — but also said not everyone is a prophet. Pastor Jason breaks down that tension, explains three levels of prophecy every believer should understand, and teaches the practical biblical path to activating the prophetic gift in your everyday life. This isn't hype. This is how it actually works.
Winning In Marriage
Most marriage issues don't come from the big blowups. They come from the little things between two people that no one has taken the time to understand.Pastor Jason Mayfield teaches three levels of awareness that can reshape your marriage: spouse awareness, space awareness, and self-awareness. He gets honest about investing in your spouse and drawing a return, house-training the elephants in your relationship, and why the moving targets and landmines in your life are yours to identify first.The goal isn't just staying together. It's about building something that actually works — and knowing who you are in Christ is what takes it to the next level.
The Power of Praying in Tongues
In this message, Pastor Jason Mayfield tackles one of the most divisive topics in the church: speaking in tongues. As part of our "We Are Openly Spirit-Filled" series, Jason walks through Acts 2 and answers three critical questions—What is it? What does it do? Do you need it?Whether you've spoken in tongues your whole life, you're skeptical, or you've always wondered what it's all about, this message will give you a biblical foundation and practical understanding of this supernatural gift.Key takeaways:Tongues are not required for salvationNot speaking in tongues doesn't mean you don't have the Holy SpiritThe gift is available to everyoneWhen you pray in tongues, the Holy Spirit prays through you—better than you could pray for yourselfJesus promised power. They received tongues. There's a connection there worth exploring.
The Flow of Power
What if the reason your spiritual life feels inconsistent has nothing to do with your faith—and everything to do with a missing connection?Pastor Jason Mayfield shares a story about a man who inherited a peanut farm, spent all summer pulling weeds and running irrigation, only to discover at harvest time that no peanuts had ever been planted. It's a perfect picture of what happens when we show up to church expecting power but neglect the one thing that actually produces it.In this episode from Zechariah 4, you'll discover:→ The four symbols that reveal how spiritual power actually flows → Why "not by might, nor by power" doesn't mean you do nothing → Charles Stanley's handwritten note about prayer and results → A simple 7-minute prayer framework to establish your baseline → The critical difference between encouragement and power → What Pastor Jason learned from a ministry legend about praying things inThis isn't a guilt trip about not praying enough. It's a practical revelation about how the anointing travels from the source to your life—and what happens when the golden pipe gets disconnected.Key Verse: "Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts." — Zechariah 4:6
Jesus in Pentecost
What if the Pentecostal experience you've been settling for is the spiritual equivalent of instant mashed potatoes?Pastor Jason Mayfield kicks off the "We Are Openly Spirit-Filled" series with a challenge to every believer who's ever wondered why their spiritual experiences don't last past the parking lot. Using Acts 8 and the story of Simon the Sorcerer, Jason unpacks three non-negotiables for authentic Spirit-filled living: Jesus must be the source, Jesus must be the highest, and Jesus must be our friend.This episode includes a sobering story about a pastor who rigged pyrotechnics inside a fern to fake revival—and the uncomfortable question it raises for all of us: What "fake fires" have we learned to accept?Whether you're a lifelong Pentecostal or just curious about Spirit-filled Christianity, this message will reframe how you think about the power of God.
The Anointing for Favor
What if the breakthrough you've been waiting for isn't about working harder—but about getting aligned with God's anointing? In this episode, Pastor Jason Mayfield unpacks the story of Jehu from 2 Kings 9 to show how the anointing operates to bring favor into every area of your life. You'll learn: → Why the anointing causes people to act quickly on your behalf → How circumstances that were fixed against you can suddenly reverse → The surprising way God protects you from decisions that would destroy your destiny → What it really means to stay connected to the source Whether you're believing for a financial shift, a door to open, or protection from your own impulses—this message will build your faith for what's ahead. Key Scriptures: 2 Kings 9, 1 Kings 21:23, 2 Chronicles 2:1, Zechariah 4:11-14
A Better Tree
At Christmas, we’re surrounded by symbols of peace—but many of them only work for a moment.In this message, Pastor Jason Mayfield tells the story of growing up in a chaotic home where Christmas brought a temporary ceasefire, only to disappear when the decorations came down. From there, he introduces what the Bible calls a better tree—the tree Jesus bore our sins on—and explains how encountering Christ brings lasting peace and a completely new trajectory for life.This episode also gives a clear picture of:What Saraland Church is buildingWhy the church exists for all peopleWhat it really means to be Spirit-filledWhy people don’t just need better behavior—they need a SaviorThis is a raw, honest, and hope-filled Christmas message about the power of Jesus to change everything.
The Generational Multiplier
This episode teaches how faith doesn’t just affect one generation—it multiplies when it continues through several. Using Hebrews 11, Pastor Jason shows how Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph each illustrate a different stage of generational faith development.Here’s the core idea: The longer faith continues in a family, the more powerful it becomes. Influence becomes inheritance. Inheritance becomes legacy. Legacy becomes multiplication.You’ll learn: • How Abraham received faith through outside influence, not family tradition • Why Isaac and Jacob represent inherited faith—faith that lives inside the home • Why the third generation often battles apathy or borrowed spirituality • How Joseph becomes the breakthrough generation, carrying faith into the future • How your family story can begin— or restart—todayThis message is for anyone who wants to build a multi-generation Christian legacy and see their family tree transformed by the gospel.
A Refuge From the Spirit of the Age
In this message, Pastor Jason unpacks the story of Athaliah and Joash and shows how it mirrors the cultural pressures facing the next generation today.We’re living in a moment where the dominant voice discipling young people isn’t a teacher, a pastor, or a parent — it’s the algorithm. And it’s shaping attention, values, and identity through nonstop dopamine stimulation.But the church has always been a place of refuge.In this episode you’ll hear: • Why Athaliah represents the “spirit of the age” • How modern technology amplifies pressure on kids and teens • Why protecting the next generation is a biblical assignment • What it means to create consecrated environments • How generosity allows the church to build spaces kids love and trustIf this message impacts you, share it with a friend and consider partnering with Saraland Church as we invest in the next generation. saraland.church/give
Direct Communication from Heaven
In today’s message, Pastor Jason teaches on the highest level of hearing God: direct communication. Not sensing. Not recall of Scripture. Not a flow of revelation. But when the Lord speaks to you through your thoughts—clearly, specifically, and in a way you can recognize.Using 1 Kings 19 as the framework, you’ll learn how Elijah differentiated the voice of God from the noise around him. Pastor Jason breaks down the practical ways to discern whether a thought is from God or from yourself, how to evaluate theology and instruction, why boundaries matter, and how your long-term time in Scripture actually trains your ear to the dialect of the Holy Spirit.This message is a deep, practical walkthrough for anyone who wants to hear God with maturity, clarity, and confidence.Referenced Scriptures: 1 Kings 19:11–13, 2 Timothy 3:16, Proverbs 13:11
A Flow of Revelation
In this episode, Pastor Jason teaches on the third level of hearing from God: revelation. Not the casual “I think God told me…” language people throw around. Real revelation. The kind Scripture describes. The kind John experienced on Patmos.This episode explores:The difference between “a word from God” and genuine revelationWhy revelation is large in scope and reshapes your theologyHow the secret place positions you for revelationWhy the Holy Spirit often communicates through Scripture fragmentsHow revelation creates a “North Star” for your belief systemWhy revelation is costly and why most people never walk in itWhat Paul meant by “exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think” (and why it’s about revelation, not prayer answers)If you’ve ever wanted to walk in deeper spiritual understanding—and not the imitation version—this teaching lays out what it looks like and what it requires.Revelation 1:9–13 Revelation 1:1 Revelation 10:4 2 Corinthians 12:2–4 Ephesians 3:14–20 Hebrews 12:25 Hebrews 1:1–2 John 16:13 John 14:26
27 Minutes to Change Your Life
In this practical message, Pastor Jason Mayfield shows that Scripture and the Spirit don’t compete—they cooperate. When you give God 27 minutes a day—15 in the Bible, 7 in prayer, and 5 in worship—you stock the Holy Spirit’s vocabulary inside you and build a rhythm that transforms your quality of life.This is more than a sermon—it’s a workshop for building your daily secret-place habit.
How the Holy Spirit Teaches
How does the Holy Spirit actually teach us? Jesus said the Helper would teach us all things and bring His words to our remembrance (John 14:26 ESV). That means the Holy Spirit speaks primarily through Scripture—but in real time, in real life, as you need it.In this episode, I break down three practical ways the Holy Spirit teaches: 1️⃣ While you’re reading the Bible (illumination and instruction) 2️⃣ Through short phrases and fragments you’ve stored in your memory 3️⃣ Through “association processing” — when verses and ideas start connecting like pinballs in your mindIf you’ve ever wondered how to hear God’s voice biblically (without hype or confusion), this message will help you understand how the Spirit uses Scripture to guide you step by step.
The Power of Preaching
Preaching is level one for hearing from God—powerful and essential, but not the whole journey. Pastor Jason shows how good preaching produces real results, why showing up positions you to receive, and how serving unlocks behind-the-scenes revelation. Scriptures: 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5; Romans 10:13–17; 1 Corinthians 3:10–15; Hebrews 10:24–25; Acts 20:7–12; John 2:1–11; Revelation 14:6.
The Value of the Bible
We launch We Are Rooted in the Bible by unpacking why Scripture is inspired, trustworthy, and powerful—and how a simple standard of four days a week plus whole-Bible reading transforms your life. We cover theopneustos (“God-breathed”), verbal plenary inspiration, translation choices, and why “the sum of Your word is truth” is the handle that lets you wield the sword rightly.Scriptures: 2 Tim 3:14–17; 2 Pet 1:17–21; Heb 4:12; Ps 119:160; Acts 20:27; Acts 2:2,4; 1 Jn 4:4; Isa 54:17 (ESV).