Momentum with Morris Mott

Morris Mott

Momentum with Morris Mott Encouragement. Scripture. Smooth Jazz. Each week, Morris Mott brings together encouragement from the Scriptures, inspirational reflections, and the relaxing backdrop of smooth jazz music.  Momentum is designed to give listeners a spiritual and motivational boost for the week ahead. Through thoughtful reflections on faith, biblical wisdom, and uplifting messages of hope, this podcast invites listeners to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. Whether you're searching for purpose, peace, encouragement, or your next step, Momentum with Morris Mott offers a calm and inspiring moment in the middle of a busy world. Your story is still being written. And with God, your best days are never behind you… they’re always ahead. New episodes released weekly.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    When You Feel Overwhelmed

    Have you ever felt like life was coming at you from every direction? In this episode of Momentum, Morris shares encouragement from Psalm 61:2 and reminds us that even strong people experience overwhelming seasons. The good news is that God never intended us to carry life's burdens alone. When our hearts are overwhelmed, we can turn to the Rock that is higher than we are and find peace, strength, and perspective. If you've been carrying worries, pressures, or concerns, this episode will encourage you to stop focusing on the weight and start focusing on the One who is greater than the weight. Key Takeaway: Faith isn't pretending you're strong. Faith is knowing where to run when you're not. Join us for a few minutes of practical encouragement and biblical hope for everyday life. 🎧 Subscribe & Share Momentum with Morris Mott Encouragement. Scripture. Smooth Jazz. Thank you for listening to Momentum with Morris Mott. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review wherever you listen. Your support helps more people discover the message of hope. Let’s keep moving forward — in life, in faith, and into the future. 📱 Connect With Us YouTube: @Christ Church Plainfield  Instagram: @christchurchplainfield Facebook: Christ Church Plainfield Website: www.christchurchplainfield.com 🎵 Music Credit Intro/Outro Music: Beyond Your Dreams © 2002 James Hightshoe / Morris Mott / BMI Performed by Morris Mott from the album Beyond Your Dreams. Used with full permission of the rights holder. All rights reserved. © 2025 Morris Mott / Christ Church Plainfield. All rights reserved.

    4 min
  2. Jun 11

    When Life Feels Uncertain

    What do you do when you don't know what comes next? In this episode of Momentum with Morris Mott, we're reminded that faith isn't about having every answer—it's about trusting God when we don't. Using a simple story about a little boy's bedtime prayer and the timeless wisdom of Proverbs 3:5, Pastor Morris shares encouragement for anyone facing uncertainty, waiting on direction, or navigating an unknown season. You may not see the entire road ahead, but you can trust the God who does. Key Takeaway: Faith is not knowing everything ahead of time. Faith is trusting God with what you don't know. Join us for a few minutes of encouragement, hope, and practical faith for everyday life. 🎧 Subscribe & Share Momentum with Morris Mott Encouragement. Scripture. Smooth Jazz. Thank you for listening to Momentum with Morris Mott. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review wherever you listen. Your support helps more people discover the message of hope. Let’s keep moving forward — in life, in faith, and into the future. 📱 Connect With Us YouTube: @Christ Church Plainfield  Instagram: @christchurchplainfield Facebook: Christ Church Plainfield Website: www.christchurchplainfield.com 🎵 Music Credit Intro/Outro Music: Beyond Your Dreams © 2002 James Hightshoe / Morris Mott / BMI Performed by Morris Mott from the album Beyond Your Dreams. Used with full permission of the rights holder. All rights reserved. © 2025 Morris Mott / Christ Church Plainfield. All rights reserved.

    4 min
  3. Jun 4

    Take The Next Step

    Sometimes the hardest part of faith is not knowing the whole plan. In this episode of Momentum with Morris Mott, Pastor Morris encourages listeners not to become overwhelmed by the future, but instead focus on the next faithful step in front of them. Drawing from Psalm 119:105, this message reminds us that God often gives direction one step at a time—not all at once. Whether you’re beginning again, making a decision, or simply trying to move forward, God is faithful to guide you. You don’t need perfect clarity to keep moving forward—you just need the willingness to trust Him for the next step. Key Takeaway: Small steps of faith often lead to life-changing moments. 🎧 Subscribe & Share Momentum with Morris Mott Encouragement. Scripture. Smooth Jazz. Thank you for listening to Momentum with Morris Mott. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review wherever you listen. Your support helps more people discover the message of hope. Let’s keep moving forward — in life, in faith, and into the future. 📱 Connect With Us YouTube: @Christ Church Plainfield  Instagram: @christchurchplainfield Facebook: Christ Church Plainfield Website: www.christchurchplainfield.com 🎵 Music Credit Intro/Outro Music: Beyond Your Dreams © 2002 James Hightshoe / Morris Mott / BMI Performed by Morris Mott from the album Beyond Your Dreams. Used with full permission of the rights holder. All rights reserved. © 2025 Morris Mott / Christ Church Plainfield. All rights reserved.

    4 min
  4. May 28

    Stay in The Freedom

    Freedom is not just something God brings you into—it’s something He calls you to live in every day. In this encouraging episode of Momentum with Morris Mott, we’re reminded that after seasons of breakthrough and spiritual growth, it’s easy to drift back into pressure, striving, and performance-based thinking. Drawing from Galatians 5:1, this episode challenges us to resist the temptation to measure our worth by our performance and instead stay grounded in the grace of God. If you’ve been feeling pressure creeping back into your life, this message will encourage you to stand firm in the freedom Christ has already given you. Key Takeaway: Don’t return to the pressure God already delivered you from. 🎧 Subscribe & Share Momentum with Morris Mott Encouragement. Scripture. Smooth Jazz. Thank you for listening to Momentum with Morris Mott. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review wherever you listen. Your support helps more people discover the message of hope. Let’s keep moving forward — in life, in faith, and into the future. 📱 Connect With Us YouTube: @Christ Church Plainfield  Instagram: @christchurchplainfield Facebook: Christ Church Plainfield Website: www.christchurchplainfield.com 🎵 Music Credit Intro/Outro Music: Beyond Your Dreams © 2002 James Hightshoe / Morris Mott / BMI Performed by Morris Mott from the album Beyond Your Dreams. Used with full permission of the rights holder. All rights reserved. © 2025 Morris Mott / Christ Church Plainfield. All rights reserved.

    3 min
  5. May 21

    It Is Finished

    What if the most important thing you need to do… is realize there’s nothing left to do? In the final week of The Performance Trap, Pastor Morris Mott brings a powerful and freeing message from the cross of Jesus: “It is finished.” So many believers live with quiet pressure—trying to earn God’s approval, trying to be “enough,” trying to make up for what they feel they lack. But the message of the gospel is not about striving harder… it’s about trusting what Jesus has already completed. Drawing from Hebrews 4:9–11, John 19:30, and Ephesians 2:8–10, this message reminds us that salvation is not something we achieve—it is something we receive. Jesus finished the work so we could finally rest. Key Takeaway: What Jesus finished—you don’t have to redo. If you’ve been carrying pressure, striving for approval, or feeling spiritually exhausted, this episode will help you step into rest, grace, and confidence in what Christ has already done. 🎧 Subscribe & Share Momentum with Morris Mott Encouragement. Scripture. Smooth Jazz. Thank you for listening to Momentum with Morris Mott. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review wherever you listen. Your support helps more people discover the message of hope. Let’s keep moving forward — in life, in faith, and into the future. 📱 Connect With Us YouTube: @Christ Church Plainfield  Instagram: @christchurchplainfield Facebook: Christ Church Plainfield Website: www.christchurchplainfield.com 🎵 Music Credit Intro/Outro Music: Beyond Your Dreams © 2002 James Hightshoe / Morris Mott / BMI Performed by Morris Mott from the album Beyond Your Dreams. Used with full permission of the rights holder. All rights reserved. © 2025 Morris Mott / Christ Church Plainfield. All rights reserved.

    3 min
  6. May 14

    Loved, Not Measured

    Do you ever feel like your value is tied to how much you do? In this special Mother’s Day message from The Performance Trap series, Pastor Morris Mott shares a powerful reminder from Luke 10:38–42: you are not valued by what you do—you are loved for who you are. Through the story of Martha and Mary, we see how easy it is to become overwhelmed, constantly serving and striving, while quietly carrying the pressure to measure up. Martha was doing all the right things—but she was missing the peace found in simply being with Jesus. This message speaks to anyone who feels stretched, tired, or defined by expectations. God’s love is not something you earn through performance—it’s something you receive through relationship. Key Takeaway: You don’t have to prove your worth. You are already loved. If you’ve been feeling the pressure to do more and be more, this episode will help you pause, breathe, and return to what matters most—God’s presence and His unconditional love. 🎧 Subscribe & Share Momentum with Morris Mott Encouragement. Scripture. Smooth Jazz. Thank you for listening to Momentum with Morris Mott. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review wherever you listen. Your support helps more people discover the message of hope. Let’s keep moving forward — in life, in faith, and into the future. 📱 Connect With Us YouTube: @Christ Church Plainfield  Instagram: @christchurchplainfield Facebook: Christ Church Plainfield Website: www.christchurchplainfield.com 🎵 Music Credit Intro/Outro Music: Beyond Your Dreams © 2002 James Hightshoe / Morris Mott / BMI Performed by Morris Mott from the album Beyond Your Dreams. Used with full permission of the rights holder. All rights reserved. © 2025 Morris Mott / Christ Church Plainfield. All rights reserved.

    4 min
  7. May 7

    Don’t Miss the Heart

    Is it possible to do everything right… and still miss what matters most? In the third message of The Performance Trap, Pastor Morris Mott explores the story of the elder brother in Luke 15 and reveals a powerful truth: you can be faithful, consistent, and outwardly obedient—yet still miss the heart of God. This message uncovers the danger of performance-based faith, where doing replaces relationship and obedience loses its joy. When our identity becomes tied to what we do, frustration and resentment can quietly take root. But God’s invitation is not to strive harder—it’s to draw closer. If you’ve ever felt spiritually tired, pressured, or disconnected despite doing all the “right things,” this message will help you rediscover the freedom and joy found in grace. Key Takeaway: You can be in the house and still miss the heart—but grace restores both your relationship and your joy. 🎧 Subscribe & Share Momentum with Morris Mott Encouragement. Scripture. Smooth Jazz. Thank you for listening to Momentum with Morris Mott. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review wherever you listen. Your support helps more people discover the message of hope. Let’s keep moving forward — in life, in faith, and into the future. 📱 Connect With Us YouTube: @Christ Church Plainfield  Instagram: @christchurchplainfield Facebook: Christ Church Plainfield Website: www.christchurchplainfield.com 🎵 Music Credit Intro/Outro Music: Beyond Your Dreams © 2002 James Hightshoe / Morris Mott / BMI Performed by Morris Mott from the album Beyond Your Dreams. Used with full permission of the rights holder. All rights reserved. © 2025 Morris Mott / Christ Church Plainfield. All rights reserved.

    4 min
  8. Apr 30

    Free From the Pressure to Be Perfect

    Do you ever feel like you have to get everything right to stay right with God? In this episode of Momentum with Morris Mott, Morris addresses the quiet pressure many people carry—the need to be perfect. Whether it’s in your faith, your decisions, or your daily life, that pressure can lead to frustration, shame, and spiritual exhaustion. But the truth is simple and freeing: God never expected perfection—He provided righteousness through Jesus. Drawing from Romans 3:23 and 2 Corinthians 5:21, this episode reminds us that we don’t earn God’s love by trying harder. Jesus took our place so we could stand in His righteousness. If you’ve been striving, this message will help you release the pressure and return to a place of trust and grace. Key Takeaway: Quit trying… and start trusting. You don’t live toward grace—you live from it. 🎧 Subscribe & Share Momentum with Morris Mott Encouragement. Scripture. Smooth Jazz. Thank you for listening to Momentum with Morris Mott. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review wherever you listen. Your support helps more people discover the message of hope. Let’s keep moving forward — in life, in faith, and into the future. 📱 Connect With Us YouTube: @Christ Church Plainfield  Instagram: @christchurchplainfield Facebook: Christ Church Plainfield Website: www.christchurchplainfield.com 🎵 Music Credit Intro/Outro Music: Beyond Your Dreams © 2002 James Hightshoe / Morris Mott / BMI Performed by Morris Mott from the album Beyond Your Dreams. Used with full permission of the rights holder. All rights reserved. © 2025 Morris Mott / Christ Church Plainfield. All rights reserved.

    3 min
  9. Apr 23

    Freedom From The Performance Trap

    Have you ever felt like you have to do more to stay right with God? In this episode of Momentum with Morris Mott, Morris addresses a common struggle many believers face—starting their faith journey in grace, but slowly drifting into pressure and performance. Drawing from Galatians 3:3 and Matthew 11:28–30, this episode reminds us that God never asked us to earn His love or prove our worth. The same grace that saved us is the grace that sustains us. If your relationship with God has started to feel heavy, this message will help you release the pressure and return to the freedom of walking with Him. Key Takeaway: You don’t begin by grace and finish by effort—grace is how you start, and grace is how you grow. 🎧 Subscribe & Share Momentum with Morris Mott Encouragement. Scripture. Smooth Jazz. Thank you for listening to Momentum with Morris Mott. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review wherever you listen. Your support helps more people discover the message of hope. Let’s keep moving forward — in life, in faith, and into the future. 📱 Connect With Us YouTube: @Christ Church Plainfield  Instagram: @christchurchplainfield Facebook: Christ Church Plainfield Website: www.christchurchplainfield.com 🎵 Music Credit Intro/Outro Music: Beyond Your Dreams © 2002 James Hightshoe / Morris Mott / BMI Performed by Morris Mott from the album Beyond Your Dreams. Used with full permission of the rights holder. All rights reserved. © 2025 Morris Mott / Christ Church Plainfield. All rights reserved.

    3 min
  10. Apr 16

    Don't Stop Now

    Have you ever reached a milestone and felt the temptation to slow down—or even stop? In this episode of Momentum with Morris Mott, Pastor Morris delivers a timely encouragement: Don’t stop now. While milestones are worth celebrating, they are not the finish line—they are stepping stones in the journey God has for your life. Drawing from Philippians 1:6, this episode reminds us that the God who began a good work in us is still working, still leading, and still faithful to complete it. Whether you’ve been pursuing a dream, walking out your calling, or simply trying to stay faithful in everyday life, this message will encourage you to keep moving forward—one step at a time. Key Takeaway: You didn’t come this far to stop here. Keep taking your next step with God. 🎧 Subscribe & Share Momentum with Morris Mott Encouragement. Scripture. Smooth Jazz. Thank you for listening to Momentum with Morris Mott. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review wherever you listen. Your support helps more people discover the message of hope. Let’s keep moving forward — in life, in faith, and into the future. 📱 Connect With Us YouTube: @Christ Church Plainfield  Instagram: @christchurchplainfield Facebook: Christ Church Plainfield Website: www.christchurchplainfield.com 🎵 Music Credit Intro/Outro Music: Beyond Your Dreams © 2002 James Hightshoe / Morris Mott / BMI Performed by Morris Mott from the album Beyond Your Dreams. Used with full permission of the rights holder. All rights reserved. © 2025 Morris Mott / Christ Church Plainfield. All rights reserved.

    3 min
  11. Apr 9

    Perfect Love Came Out Of The Grave

    This Easter, Morris Mott shares a powerful reminder: Perfect love didn’t stay in the grave. When Jesus went to the cross, it looked like the end—hope was lost, dreams were buried, and everything felt final. But on the third day, love got up. The resurrection shows us that what feels final in your life… isn’t final with God. ✨ In this episode of Momentum with Morris Mott, you will discover:  How God brings life out of what feels finished  Why you don’t have to fight for victory—you live from it  How hope, strength, and purpose can rise again  That your story is far from over No matter the setbacks, disappointments, or closed doors you’ve faced, God is still working. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is still at work today. This Easter, be reminded:  You are not stuck.  You are not finished.  And your story is not over. 🎧 Subscribe & Share Momentum with Morris Mott Encouragement. Scripture. Smooth Jazz. Thank you for listening to Momentum with Morris Mott. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review wherever you listen. Your support helps more people discover the message of hope. Let’s keep moving forward — in life, in faith, and into the future. 📱 Connect With Us YouTube: @Christ Church Plainfield  Instagram: @christchurchplainfield Facebook: Christ Church Plainfield Website: www.christchurchplainfield.com 🎵 Music Credit Intro/Outro Music: Beyond Your Dreams © 2002 James Hightshoe / Morris Mott / BMI Performed by Morris Mott from the album Beyond Your Dreams. Used with full permission of the rights holder. All rights reserved. © 2025 Morris Mott / Christ Church Plainfield. All rights reserved.

    4 min
  12. Apr 2

    Perfect Love Prepares The Way

    As we prepare our hearts for Easter, this episode of Momentum with Morris Mott reminds us of a powerful truth: perfect love always prepares the way.  Fear has a way of creeping into our thoughts—fear of failure, fear of not measuring up, fear of disappointing God. But Scripture tells us that perfect love casts out fear. Before love removes fear, it reveals the heart of God.  In this encouraging episode, Pastor Morris shares how God’s love meets us right where we are—not after we get everything right, but right in the middle of our journey. Easter is not just a moment in history—it is the ultimate demonstration that love made the first move.  As you head into this week, shift your focus away from pressure and onto His presence. When you see His love clearly, everything begins to change.  Key Takeaway: You don’t prepare yourself for God’s love—God’s love prepares you.  🎧 Subscribe & Share Momentum with Morris Mott Encouragement. Scripture. Smooth Jazz. Thank you for listening to Momentum with Morris Mott. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review wherever you listen. Your support helps more people discover the message of hope. Let’s keep moving forward — in life, in faith, and into the future. 📱 Connect With Us YouTube: @Christ Church Plainfield  Instagram: @christchurchplainfield Facebook: Christ Church Plainfield Website: www.christchurchplainfield.com 🎵 Music Credit Intro/Outro Music: Beyond Your Dreams © 2002 James Hightshoe / Morris Mott / BMI Performed by Morris Mott from the album Beyond Your Dreams. Used with full permission of the rights holder. All rights reserved. © 2025 Morris Mott / Christ Church Plainfield. All rights reserved.

    3 min

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Momentum with Morris Mott Encouragement. Scripture. Smooth Jazz. Each week, Morris Mott brings together encouragement from the Scriptures, inspirational reflections, and the relaxing backdrop of smooth jazz music.  Momentum is designed to give listeners a spiritual and motivational boost for the week ahead. Through thoughtful reflections on faith, biblical wisdom, and uplifting messages of hope, this podcast invites listeners to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. Whether you're searching for purpose, peace, encouragement, or your next step, Momentum with Morris Mott offers a calm and inspiring moment in the middle of a busy world. Your story is still being written. And with God, your best days are never behind you… they’re always ahead. New episodes released weekly.