In this powerful teaching, Pastor Stephanie Battle unpacks Colossians 2:6–7 and challenges us to build spiritual strength that stands firm in a shifting culture. This isn’t about hype—it’s about being rooted, built up, and established in Christ.

Discover how the Holy Spirit empowers you, how the Scriptures shape you, and how a God-centered view of self leads to spiritual growth. If you’re ready to grow deeper and walk stronger, this message is for you.

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In this powerful installment of our Faith Under Fire series, Pastor James D. Gailliard opens the Scriptures to Exodus 34:6-7, uncovering the spiritual dimensions of generational curses and the surpassing power of God’s covenant love.

Are we bound to the brokenness of our bloodline? Not when we walk in divine authority.

In this message, we:

Discern the reality of generational patterns.
Deploy spiritual authority to dismantle unholy alliances.
Demolish mental and emotional strongholds through warfare prayer.
Discover how personal freedom becomes a platform to bless others.
God’s power to bless always outweighs the enemy’s plan to bind. Get ready to break cycles, renew your mind, and release freedom into your family line. You don’t have to be what you were born into—you can be born again into purpose.

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In this powerful installment of our Faith Under Fire series, Pastor James D. Gailliard opens the Scriptures to Exodus 34:6-7, uncovering the spiritual dimensions of generational curses and the surpassing power of God’s covenant love.

Are we bound to the brokenness of our bloodline? Not when we walk in divine authority.

In this message, we:

Discern the reality of generational patterns.
Deploy spiritual authority to dismantle unholy alliances.
Demolish mental and emotional strongholds through warfare prayer.
Discover how personal freedom becomes a platform to bless others.
God’s power to bless always outweighs the enemy’s plan to bind. Get ready to break cycles, renew your mind, and release freedom into your family line. You don’t have to be what you were born into—you can be born again into purpose.

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Thank you for listening to this podcast! Follow Pastor James D. Gailliard on all social media @jdgailliard and get connected with Word Tabernacle Church by going to https://wordtab.net/ #EveryoneThriving

In this episode of WordAlive Midweek, Pastor James D. Gailliard dives into Colossians 2:1–3 with a powerful message titled “Built for the Battle.” Discover how spiritual strength isn’t forged in moments of ease, but in seasons of struggle. Pastor Gailliard reminds us that the wrestle is real—and it’s spiritual. Learn how resistance can lead to restoration, how encouragement becomes a weapon, and how wisdom often hides in our wounds. This teaching challenges us to stand firm in faith, even when it hurts, and to treasure Christ as the core of our endurance. Whether you’re facing pressure, feeling invisible, or walking through pain, this message offers truth, hope, and spiritual strategy for the battles of life.

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In a world where “woke” is weaponized and authenticity is rare, the early Church reminds us that it’s possible to be awake and real. In this power-packed message, Pastor James D. Gailliard unpacks how being woke isn’t the problem—being fake is. Drawing from the radical and relational life of the Acts 2 Church, we’re challenged to become a faith community that reflects the realness of Christ.

Discover what it looks like to:

• Cultivate Real Relationships – Because it takes real to know real.
• Commit to Collective Learning – Growing together in God’s Word.
• Create Genuine Community – More than Sunday smiles—authentic, sacrificial living.
• Combat Economic Exploitation – Sharing resources without strings.
• Champion Authentic Witness – Bridging the gospel with joy and justice.

This isn’t just about church attendance—it’s about kingdom embodiment. Tune in to be stirred, stretched, and strengthened. It’s time to stop running from the fake and start living the faith—too woke to be fake.

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In Part 2 of Built to Bounce Back, Pastor Gailliard dives deeper into the spiritual and emotional maturity required to endure life’s hits and still rise stronger. This week’s message unpacks Colossians 1:28–29 and reminds us that sanctification isn’t just about holiness—it’s about self-awareness.

You’ll learn how growth begins with honest reflection, how structure can support your spiritual disciplines, and why maturity is measured by how we respond to correction. Striving isn’t failure—it’s formation. And you're not meant to struggle alone.

Plus, Pastor shares a powerful weekly rhythm to help align your mind, body, and spirit each day.

Whether you’ve been knocked down or feel stretched thin—this message is for you.

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In this powerful message, Pastor Gailliard confronts the raw realities of trauma, pain, and mental health in our communities—especially among Black Americans. With staggering statistics as a backdrop, he unpacks the deep wounds many carry and how faith makes space for both bleeding and believing.

Explore how:

• Acknowledging pain is a biblical starting point
• Reframing your perspective helps shift your response
• Setting healthy boundaries fosters healing
• Community and faith anchor us through the journey

Whether you’re wounded, weary, or working through forgiveness, this message will meet you where you are and guide you toward hope and healing.

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Life will shake you, but in Christ, you're built to bounce back. In this week’s WordAlive Bible Study, Pastor unpacks Colossians 1:24–29 to reveal how emotional intelligence—both spiritual and psychological—is the key to recognizing, regulating, and relating to your own emotions and the experiences of others.

This message will challenge you to steward your calling with greater awareness and intentionality. You’ll be stretched, sharpened, and strengthened as you learn how struggle can shape you, sanctification can stabilize you, and surrender can sustain you.

If you're tired of pretending and ready to grow, this teaching offers a path forward—with honesty, hope, and spiritual grit.

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