Ginghamsburg Church Podcast

This Way To Happy #7 // Pastor "Mike" Fitzpatrick

Working Through Conflict

What might the world look like if instead of putting up walls and barricades, we built bridges? How might things change if we looked for common ground instead of highlighting the things dividing us? What if we live as peacemakers instead of fighters? The world would be filled with peace - and not just temporary peace. Peace that lasts eternally and changes everyone and everything. Jesus knows that we have that ability. Jesus knows that it's not easy. But Jesus knows it's what will change the world. Happy are the peacemakers...for they will be called children of God.

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This Way To Happy #6 // Pastor Dennis Miller

Being Pure In Heart

The Bible says that we need to guard our hearts. They are the source of everything in our lives - both good and bad. This is why Jesus spoke the words that the pure in heart will see God. But there's a difference between living a pure life, meaning we follow the rules and try to do no wrong, and living with a pure heart. A pure heart means we live intentionally, sincerity and integrity. This Father's Day, we'll see that when we live this way we not only see God, but we also share the hope and life which comes from Christ to everyone around us.

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This Way To Happy #5 // Pastor Dennis Miller

Letting Go of Grudges

What happens when you finally forgive? This week, Pastor Dennis Miller unpacks the fifth Beatitude—“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” (Matthew 5:7)—and invites us to let go of grudges, resentment, and bitterness.

Discover the freedom hat comes from mercy:

• Why forgiveness matters for your spiritual, emotional, and physical health
• The three steps to truly letting go
• What Jesus meant by “the blessed boomerang”
• How mercy can change your relationships—and your future

This message is for anyone who’s been hurt… and is ready to heal.

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This Way to Happy #4 // Pastor Dennis Miller

Finding Satisfaction

Are you craving something more in life but can’t quite name it? In this message, Pastor Dennis explores Jesus’ teaching: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Using vivid imagery and personal stories, he compares spiritual longing to physical cravings—reminding us that while the world offers empty "junk food," God offers something truly satisfying.

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This Way to Happy #3 // Pastor Mike "Fitz" Fitzpatrick

Getting Control

What if true happiness comes not from power, success, or control—but from submission to God? This week, Pastor Fitz unpacks Jesus' surprising words in Matthew 5:5: "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." Discover what biblical meekness really means (hint: it’s not weakness), and how living with power under God’s control leads to a life of purpose, peace, and joy. Featuring cultural references from “The Princess Bride” to Mr. Rogers, this sermon offers a fresh, relatable take on what it means to follow Jesus in a world that prizes self-promotion.

Perfect for anyone struggling to find peace in a performance-driven culture.

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This Way to Happy #2 // Pastor Dennis Miller

Overcoming Brokenness

In this powerful message, Pastor Dennis Miller dives into the second Beatitude: "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Whether you’re grieving a loss, a broken relationship, or simply feeling the weight of the world, this sermon offers a path to healing.

Discover how Jesus redefines happiness—not as a product of perfect circumstances, but as an inside-out journey of comfort, presence, and hope. Through the acronym M.O.U.R.N., Pastor Dennis walks us through practical, Spirit-led steps to move forward with faith:

• Make Room for grief—and for God
• Open Your Heart to healing
• Understand You’re Not Alone
• Remember the Hope of the resurrection
• Name the Gift of love and loss

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This Way to Happy #1 // Pastor Dennis Miller

Stepping Into Humility

What if the path to happiness begins with humility? In this kickoff message of our worship series “This Way to Happy,” Pastor Dennis unpacks the first of Jesus' Beatitudes: “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Drawing from Matthew 5:3, this teaching explores how humility isn’t about thinking less of yourself—but thinking of yourself less. Discover three ways humility can actually increase your happiness, relieve stress, improve your relationships, and open your life to God’s power. If you're feeling tired, overwhelmed, or just stuck, this message is for you.

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Life After #3 // Pastor Dennis Miller

Life After Doubt

Is doubt getting in the way of your faith? You're not alone. Even the apostle Thomas needed proof before believing in the resurrection of Jesus. In this powerful message, Pastor Dennis Miller shares personal stories, biblical insights, and historical evidence that challenge skepticism and offer hope beyond uncertainty.

Rooted in John 20 and 1 Corinthians 15, this sermon explores four key reasons to trust the resurrection:

• The Church was created by the Resurrection—not the other way around
• The eyewitness accounts are overwhelming and credible
• No one dies for a lie they know is false
• The greatest evidence? A changed life

Whether you're struggling with doubt or seeking deeper faith, this message will meet you where you are. ginghamsburg.org/planyourvisit

Life After #2 // Pastor Mike "Fitz" Fitzpatrick

Life After Hopelessness

Feeling like all hope is lost? You're not alone. In this week's message, Pastor Fitz shares a relatable journey through heartbreak, disappointment, and the quiet, powerful hope that Jesus offers when life falls apart.

Drawing from Luke 24 and the story of the Road to Emmaus, Fitz reminds us that when hope feels shattered, we can look back—both in Scripture and in our own lives—to see where God showed up before. Hope isn't gone; it's closer than you think.

Tune in as we explore how to recognize Jesus in our seasons of despair, listen for his voice, and find real hope that doesn't just survive—it thrives after heartbreak.

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Easter Worship // Life After #1 // Pastor Dennis Miller

Life After Failure

Our focus is John 21—the quiet, post-resurrection moment when Jesus cooks fish on the beach for his friends. Imagine being Peter. The shame of denial still fresh: “I do not know the man.” The weight of failure. The grief of loss. So he returns to what’s familiar—fishing. And then, in the early morning mist, Jesus appears—not with correction, but with a fire, a meal, and a quiet invitation: “Come and eat.” No lecture. Just grace. It was a new beginning for Peter. It’s a new beginning for us, too. ginghamsburg.org/planyourvisit