Relevant Church Podcast

Truth Under Fire – The Origins of Islam Where did Islam come from, and how does its story compare with the biblical story of redemption? In this message, we go back to Genesis and trace the story of Abraham, Ishmael, and Isaac. We examine the covenant God established through Isaac, the promises made to Ishmael, and the historical origins of Islam through the life of Muhammad. But this message goes...

Truth Under Fire – The Origins of Islam Where did Islam come from, and how does its story compare with the biblical story of redemption? In this message, we go back to Genesis and trace the story of Abraham, Ishmael, and Isaac. We examine the covenant God established through Isaac, the promises made to Ishmael, and the historical origins of Islam through the life of Muhammad. But this message goes...

What happens when God asks you to take a step before you feel ready? In this message, Pastor Daniel Foster challenges us to move beyond simply hearing God’s Word and actually do what it says. Following Jesus isn’t just about what we believe—it’s about what we do with what we believe. Using James 1:22, 1 Kings 18, Joshua 1, and Matthew 4, Pastor Daniel shares three powerful lessons God has been tea...

What happens when God asks you to take a step before you feel ready? In this message, Pastor Daniel Foster challenges us to move beyond simply hearing God’s Word and actually do what it says. Following Jesus isn’t just about what we believe—it’s about what we do with what we believe. Using James 1:22, 1 Kings 18, Joshua 1, and Matthew 4, Pastor Daniel shares three powerful lessons God has been tea...

What does it look like for a church to truly be ALL IN together? In Acts 11:27–30, the disciples responded to a need in Judea—and Luke tells us something incredibly important: every disciple responded. Luke doesn’t tell us who gave the most. He doesn’t tell us who gave the least. He doesn’t tell us who sacrificed the most or the least. He simply tells us that every disciple played a part. God does...

What does it look like for a church to truly be ALL IN together? In Acts 11:27–30, the disciples responded to a need in Judea—and Luke tells us something incredibly important: every disciple responded. Luke doesn’t tell us who gave the most. He doesn’t tell us who gave the least. He doesn’t tell us who sacrificed the most or the least. He simply tells us that every disciple played a part. God does...

What kind of church do we want to become? Not just a church that gathers more people but a church that sends more people. In Acts 13, the church at Antioch gives us a powerful picture of what it looks like to be ALL IN with multiplication. They worshiped before they worked, released their best leaders, and trusted God with the future. Healthy churches don't just grow. Healthy churches multiply. Fo...

What kind of church do we want to become? Not just a church that gathers more people but a church that sends more people. In Acts 13, the church at Antioch gives us a powerful picture of what it looks like to be ALL IN with multiplication. They worshiped before they worked, released their best leaders, and trusted God with the future. Healthy churches don't just grow. Healthy churches multiply. Fo...

What does it really mean to be ALL IN? It’s easy to say, “I believe in the vision.” But what happens when believing requires sacrifice? In this message, Pastor Carl Nichols challenges us to move from believing in the vision to being willing to sacrifice for the vision. Acts 4 shows us a church that was completely surrendered—not just in words, but in their hearts, their possessions, and their prio...

What does it really mean to be ALL IN? It’s easy to say, “I believe in the vision.” But what happens when believing requires sacrifice? In this message, Pastor Carl Nichols challenges us to move from believing in the vision to being willing to sacrifice for the vision. Acts 4 shows us a church that was completely surrendered—not just in words, but in their hearts, their possessions, and their prio...

What happens when people stop just attending church and start becoming the Church? In Acts 2, we see a picture of a community that was completely devoted to Jesus and to one another. They grew together, did life together, helped one another, and lived with a shared purpose. You can’t go ALL IN with Jesus and stay disconnected from His people. In this message, Pastor Carl Nichols challenges us to m...

What happens when people stop just attending church and start becoming the Church? In Acts 2, we see a picture of a community that was completely devoted to Jesus and to one another. They grew together, did life together, helped one another, and lived with a shared purpose. You can’t go ALL IN with Jesus and stay disconnected from His people. In this message, Pastor Carl Nichols challenges us to m...

Jesus didn't just save you from something, He saved you for something. In this message, "All In With the Mission," Pastor Carl Nichols walks through Acts 1:8 to answer three life changing questions: • Who are we? – A people on mission together. • Why are we here? – To help people live out their purpose in Jesus Christ. • How do we do it? – Through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Gospel was never...

Jesus didn't just save you from something, He saved you for something. In this message, "All In With the Mission," Pastor Carl Nichols walks through Acts 1:8 to answer three life changing questions: • Who are we? – A people on mission together. • Why are we here? – To help people live out their purpose in Jesus Christ. • How do we do it? – Through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Gospel was never...

Jesus taught one of His most powerful parables in Mark 4—the Parable of the Sower. The seed is the same, but the condition of the soil determines the outcome. In this message, Pastor Daniel explores four types of soil that represent the condition of our hearts: • Hard Soil – Rejects what it can't control. • Shallow Soil – Creates a temporary faith. • Crowded Soil – Leads to a suffocated soul. • Go...

Jesus taught one of His most powerful parables in Mark 4—the Parable of the Sower. The seed is the same, but the condition of the soil determines the outcome. In this message, Pastor Daniel explores four types of soil that represent the condition of our hearts: • Hard Soil – Rejects what it can't control. • Shallow Soil – Creates a temporary faith. • Crowded Soil – Leads to a suffocated soul. • Go...

What if the season you're in isn't punishment... but preparation? In this powerful message from our Summer Series, Dr. Chris Vaught unpacks the hidden years of Moses' life and reveals how God often develops us in the dark before He reveals us in the light. Before Moses led a nation, he spent years in Midian. Before God used him publicly, He worked on him privately. The darkroom wasn't rejection—it...

What if the season you're in isn't punishment... but preparation? In this powerful message from our Summer Series, Dr. Chris Vaught unpacks the hidden years of Moses' life and reveals how God often develops us in the dark before He reveals us in the light. Before Moses led a nation, he spent years in Midian. Before God used him publicly, He worked on him privately. The darkroom wasn't rejection—it...

What is God's calling for my life? It's one of the most common questions people ask, regardless of age, career, or season of life. In this message, we discover that God's calling isn't something you have to chase—it's something you grow into through a relationship with Him. Through Ephesians 4, we'll see that before God calls you to DO something, He first calls you to BECOME someone. Your circumst...

What is God's calling for my life? It's one of the most common questions people ask, regardless of age, career, or season of life. In this message, we discover that God's calling isn't something you have to chase—it's something you grow into through a relationship with Him. Through Ephesians 4, we'll see that before God calls you to DO something, He first calls you to BECOME someone. Your circumst...

Psalm 23 begins with a man overwhelmed by life—but it ends with a man completely confident in his Shepherd. In this final message of the series, we discover why David could boldly declare, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life." His confidence didn't come from an easy life—it came from years of experiencing God's faithfulness. In this message you'll discover: • Why spi...

Psalm 23 begins with a man overwhelmed by life—but it ends with a man completely confident in his Shepherd. In this final message of the series, we discover why David could boldly declare, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life." His confidence didn't come from an easy life—it came from years of experiencing God's faithfulness. In this message you'll discover: • Why spi...

What if the greatest thing you could give your family isn't more money, more success, or even more time? In the final message of our Overwhelmed series, Pastor Carl Nichols unpacks one of the most powerful verses in Psalm 23. "You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." — Psalm 23:5 Before God ever asks you to pour into others, He wants to pour into you. In this message, you'll discover: Why i...

What if the greatest thing you could give your family isn't more money, more success, or even more time? In the final message of our Overwhelmed series, Pastor Carl Nichols unpacks one of the most powerful verses in Psalm 23. "You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." — Psalm 23:5 Before God ever asks you to pour into others, He wants to pour into you. In this message, you'll discover: Why i...

What if peace doesn't come when the battle is over, but when God shows up in the middle of it? In Week 5 of our *Overwhelmed* series, Pastor Carl Nichols unpacks Psalm 23:5a and reveals a powerful truth: God prepares a table for His people while their enemies are still present. The miracle isn't that the struggle disappears—the miracle is that God provides peace, provision, and fellowship right in...