Hello Pastor Mike!

Say "Hello Pastor Mike!" As a Pastor (since 1986) and Police Chaplain (since 1995), I am often invited to join people on their life journey. I´m the lead pastor of Palm Harvest Church in Costa Mesa, CA. If you are interested in growing spiritually, in your relationship with God as well as with those in your world, I encourage you to dive into some of my video conversations. Download my App: https://www.palmharvest.com

  1. MAR 3

    Why Wait for a Miracle? | 3 Truths About Kingdom Belief (Mark 1)

    Are you holding back from your faith because you're waiting for life to be "perfect"? In this episode, Pastor Mike Decker dives into the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 1, to explore the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law. This story isn't just a historical event—it's a roadmap for our own spiritual growth and a challenge to stop waiting on the sidelines. Pastor Mike breaks down three essential truths about Kingdom Belief: Community is the Soil: Why Kingdom belief doesn't happen in isolation, but flourishes when we are "among the many."Personal Investment Matters: How our willingness to put "skin in the game" invites God’s transformative activity.The Exponential Power of Sharing: Why inviting others to explore what God is doing leads to breakthroughs we never expected.The episode concludes with a powerful "Hungry Prayer" for anyone seeking a fresh start, a deeper connection with Jesus, or a breakthrough in their own struggles. What's in this episode: [0:32] The 3 Truths of Kingdom Belief[7:24] Truth #1: Why we need spiritual community[9:38] Truth #2: The importance of your personal effort in faith[19:01] Truth #3: How invitation changes everything[27:03] A special "Hungry Prayer" for the listenersConnect with Pastor Mike: If this message spoke to you, make sure to follow the podcast and share this episode with someone who needs a spiritual boost today. Use the hashtag #hellopastormike to join the conversation online. Join us in person at Palm Harvest in the Orange County area. Learn more at https://www.palmharvest.com #KingdomBelief #PastorMikeDecker #BibleStudy #Mark1 #FaithGrowth #ChristianPodcast

    32 min
  2. FEB 15

    STOP Being a "TikTok Reel" Christian | The Call to Authentic Disruption

    Is your faith an authentic encounter with the living God, or simply a curated performance for the crowd? This message reveals the **DANGER** of "TikTok Reel Christianity"—a life of spiritual inauthenticity that substitutes real transformation for outward show.Join Pastor Mike as he dives into the powerful, disruptive account of the demoniac in the synagogue (Mark 1:21-28). What the spirit yells out is a spiritual diagnosis of our current, performance-driven culture. This sermon is a direct challenge to trade in the need to perform for the radical, transformative power of God’s Kingdom.**This message will challenge you to see how Kingdom of God activity is:*** **Captivating:** It’s so powerful it stops everything else around it.* **Disruptive:** It doesn’t just fit into your routine; it upends your entire life.* **Transformative:** It doesn’t polish the exterior; it brings real, permanent change from the inside out.Don't just watch this—let it change you.***### **Timestamps**0:00 - The Problem: Are You Just a "TikTok Reel"? (Crisis of Authenticity)1:17 - Setting the Scene: Mark 1:21-285:00 - **Point 1: Kingdom Activity is Captivating**12:45 - **Point 2: Kingdom Activity is Disruptive**17:30 - **Point 3: Kingdom Activity is Transformative**23:00 - The Call to Repentance and Authentic Change***### **Final Call to Action**If you found this message challenging and encouraging, hit that Like button and subscribe to **HelloPastorMike** for more content on living an authentic faith.**Share this message with a friend who needs a spiritual disruption!**Subscribe to my channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZY4btkddllimoqsKuHGg?sub_confirmation=1

    30 min

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Say "Hello Pastor Mike!" As a Pastor (since 1986) and Police Chaplain (since 1995), I am often invited to join people on their life journey. I´m the lead pastor of Palm Harvest Church in Costa Mesa, CA. If you are interested in growing spiritually, in your relationship with God as well as with those in your world, I encourage you to dive into some of my video conversations. Download my App: https://www.palmharvest.com

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