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.

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907 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland, AL 36571

https://saralandchurch.com

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

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)

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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.

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.

Part of the "Hopeful About Tomorrow" series from Saraland Church.

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 Premillennial
• The 70 Weeks of Daniel — and why the popular interpretation may not hold up
• Why eschatology tends to make people either distraught or distracted
• What Daniel's response to troubled times actually looked like
• Revelation 21 and the hope of a new heaven and new earth

Looking 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

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Join us Sundays at 10:30am at Saraland Church

907 Shelton Beach Rd,

Saraland, AL 36571

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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.

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.

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

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 5:14-15

This 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.

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.

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.

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 salvation
• Not speaking in tongues doesn't mean you don't have the Holy Spirit
• The gift is available to everyone
• When you pray in tongues, the Holy Spirit prays through you—better than you could pray for yourself

Jesus promised power. They received tongues. There's a connection there worth exploring.

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 in

This 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

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.

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 building
• Why the church exists for all people
• What it really means to be Spirit-filled
• Why people don’t just need better behavior—they need a Savior

This is a raw, honest, and hope-filled Christmas message about the power of Jesus to change everything.

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—today

This message is for anyone who wants to build a multi-generation Christian legacy and see their family tree transformed by the gospel.

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 trust

If this message impacts you, share it with a friend and consider partnering with Saraland Church as we invest in the next generation.

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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

This episode explores:

• The difference between “a word from God” and genuine revelation
• Why revelation is large in scope and reshapes your theology
• How the secret place positions you for revelation
• Why the Holy Spirit often communicates through Scripture fragments
• How revelation creates a “North Star” for your belief system
• Why revelation is costly and why most people never walk in it
• What 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

This is more than a sermon—it’s a workshop for building your daily secret-place habit.

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 mind

If 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.

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).

This isn’t about keeping the peace by avoiding hard conversations. It’s about learning to create peace through boundaries, clarity, and wisdom. Whether your challenge is communication, tension with family, or an environment that constantly drains you, this teaching gives you a plan to restore peace that lasts.

From the prophet’s parable in 1 Kings 20:35–43 (ESV)—“as your servant was busy here and there”—to Paul’s teaching on God-assigned influence in 2 Corinthians 10:13–16 (ESV), we see that results follow clarity. We also learn from Proverbs 29:18 (ESV) and 2 Chronicles 26:16–19 (ESV) that vision sets boundaries and blessing stays inside the lane God assigns. Jesus’ standard is simple: “You will recognize them by their fruits” (Matthew 7:16).

If you’re part of Saraland Church, this episode explains recent schedule shifts and why we’re simplifying for greater impact—so we can reach more people, equip believers to build incredible lives, and reshape the spiritual culture of our city. No fluff, no drift, just the mission.

Scriptures: 1 Kings 20:35–43; 2 Corinthians 10:13–16; Proverbs 29:18; 2 Chronicles 26:16–19; Matthew 7:16; Matthew 9:37–38 (all ESV)

Scriptures referenced include Genesis 2–3, Romans 5, Romans 8, Colossians 2, Galatians 3, and Ephesians 2.

If we get Jesus wrong, we get everything wrong. The Bible calls Him the chief cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20) and the only true foundation for life and faith (1 Corinthians 3:11). Anything built on another foundation will not last.

In this episode, we explore seven essential biblical truths about who Jesus really is:

1. Jesus is fully God
2. Jesus is fully human
3. Jesus lived a sinless life
4. Jesus died on the cross
5. Jesus rose from the dead
6. Jesus will come again
7. Jesus will judge all people

Discover why only the real Jesus—the Jesus of the Bible—can save, heal, and transform your life.

For more information about Saraland Church or to watch this message, visit saralandchurch.com.

We talk about the temptation to compare new leadership to old leadership, and how to move forward with faith, not frustration. This message isn’t just about honoring the past—it’s about embracing what God is doing now.

Whether you’re part of Saraland Church or listening from another city, this episode will help you understand why change in leadership doesn’t mean change in mission—it means fresh obedience for a new season.

Scriptures Referenced:

• Exodus 14:21
• Joshua 3:6, 15–16
• 1 Kings 18:27, 36–38; 19:3–4
• 2 Kings 5:10; 13:20–21
• 1 Samuel 18 – 2 Samuel 24
• 1 Kings 3:1, 3, 5; 4:29–34
• Matthew 6:21