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Some Years Are Like That

Fresh Life Church • Sep 7, 2026 • 40 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In this sermon, Pastor Levi Lusko concludes the 'Huck Yeah' series by exploring how believers can navigate life's inconsistent seasons—the great years and the lean ones. Drawing from Peter's eyewitness account of the Transfiguration in 2 Peter 1 and Mark 9, he illustrates that experiencing God's glory requires drawing near to Him on the mountain, yet the strength gained there is meant to be carried back down into the valley. Through practical spiritual truths, believers are encouraged to cultivate patience, maintain a faith-filled attitude, and embrace humility through prayer so they can bear fruit even during challenging seasons.

Themes

Spiritual GrowthPerseverance in Hard TimesHumility and PrayerTransformative Power of ChristMountaintop and Valley Experiences

Pastor's Points

1.

Little by little eventually becomes a lot.

2.

You take on the character of what you're in contact with.

3.

You'll see more of what you stare at.

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Nothing will change your altitude like attitude.

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To go high, you got to get low.

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Don't cling to the wrong thing.

Key Points

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Little by little eventually becomes a lot, meaning we should never despise small steps of steady obedience in our walk with God.
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You take on the character of what you are in contact with, which means spending consistent time with Jesus transforms your heart and behavior.
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You will see more of what you stare at, so keeping our eyes fixed on God's glory helps us recognize His work in every situation.
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Nothing will change your altitude like attitude, because choosing a mindset of faith allows us to adapt and grow through adversity.
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To go high, you got to get low, as experiencing God's power and spiritual elevation requires a posture of prayer, humility, and surrender.
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Don't cling to the wrong thing, recognizing that mountaintop spiritual experiences are designed to equip us for ministry in the valley.
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Difficult and disturbed seasons in life often produce the most profound spiritual fruit, as God works through hardships to draw us closer to Him.

Sermon Moments

“The higher you climb, the more glory you'll find.”

“I got high hopes for high hucks... I like the latter berries better because they've got more flavor to them.”

“Little by little eventually becomes a lot.”

“Sometimes the best berries come from the most wimpy bushes... the goal isn't to have more bush, but to have more berry.”

“You take on the character of what you're in contact with.”

“Undisturbed forests contain the least productive huckleberry patches.”

“To go high, you got to get low... How much of who God is are we never seeing because we're unwilling to get low.”

“You get the glory by touching heaven. You use the glory by fighting hell in Jesus name.”

This Week

Embrace small daily habits of faith—such as prayer, Bible reading, and church attendance—trusting that small steps lead to major growth over time.

Intentionally spend quiet time in Jesus' presence each day so that your heart and character begin to reflect His love and grace.

Guard your perspective by focusing on God's promises and goodness rather than dwelling on temporary setbacks or difficult circumstances.

Adopt a faithful mindset during challenging seasons, trusting that God uses trials to refine you and cultivate spiritual fruit.

Humble yourself in regular prayer and surrender, kneeling before God so He can reveal His presence and work through you.

Carry the strength, truth, and grace you receive during times of worship into your daily responsibilities in the valley of everyday life.

Refuse to give up when life feels unproductive or difficult, remembering that God is preparing you for future fruitfulness.

Remember This

The higher you climb with Jesus through consistent faith, prayer, and humility, the more of His glory you will experience to sustain and guide you through life's low seasons.

A Challenge for You

For anyone enduring a difficult or low season, recognize that God is using the disturbances in your life to cultivate a fruitful future; do not give up, keep seeking Him, and commit your heart fully to Jesus.

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