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Many people read "you reap what you sow" and assume Christianity is about earning God's favor. But that's not what the Apostle Paul is saying. In this message, Pastor Phill Tague shows how this passage is actually the conclusion of Paul's teaching on grace—not a contradiction to it. Followers of Jesus aren't called to earn salvation through good works. Instead, we&apo...

What does true freedom actually look like? In Galatians 5, Pastor Stephani Tague explains why so many people remain spiritually captive, even after finding Jesus. Some live under the weight of trying to earn God's approval through rules and performance. Others chase whatever feels right, only to discover that sin is another form of slavery. The gospel offers a better way. When we trust Jesus...

What if following Jesus is about more than obligation, fear, or trying to earn God's approval? In this message, Pastor Phill Tague explores one of the most powerful truths in Scripture: through Jesus Christ, we move from slave to child. Too many people live their lives trying to prove themselves, measure up, and earn acceptance—from others and even from God. But the Gospel tells a different s...

What does it really mean to be IN Christ? In Galatians 3, the Apostle Paul passionately confronts a dangerous misunderstanding of the Gospel: the belief that salvation comes through Jesus plus something else. Whether it's religious performance, rule-following, good works, or personal achievement, Paul reminds us that we become children of God through faith in Jesus Christ alone. In this power...

What if trying to earn God's approval is actually keeping you from experiencing His grace? In this powerful message from Galatians 2:11-20, Pastor Phill Tague explores the confrontation between Paul and Peter and reveals a truth that still challenges Christians today: we are saved by grace alone through faith in Jesus Christ—not by our performance, good works, or religious effort. Paul remind...

No Other Gospel // Pastor Phill Tague // Ransom Church What if the greatest threat to your faith isn't rejecting Jesus—but adding something to Him? In week one of our new series, Letters: Galatians, Pastor Phill Tague walks through Galatians 1:6-10 and Paul's urgent warning against "a different gospel." Discover why true freedom is not found in trying harder, being better, or e...

Power for the Mission of Multiplication // Pastor Chasen Callahan // Ransom Church // Awaken Network // The Church Gathering This past Sunday at Ransom Church, special guest Chasen Callahan from The Church Gathering in Easley, SC brought a powerful message for Awaken Sunday titled, “Power for the Mission of Multiplication.” 🔥 Through Acts 1, 2, 4, and 9, we explored how the Holy Spirit empowers o...

Overhaul My Family // Pastor Paul Nix // Ransom Church What if the biggest overhaul your family needs starts with your own heart? In the final message of the Overhaul series, Pastor Paul Nix explores what the Bible really says about family, marriage, parenting, forgiveness, boundaries, and putting Jesus at the center of every relationship. No family is perfect — but through Jesus, every family can...

Overhaul My Relationships // Pastor Phill Tague // Ransom Church What if the key to healthier relationships isn’t trying harder… but staying connected to Jesus? In this message, Pastor Phill Tague teaches from John 15 about how Jesus transforms the way we love others. From family dynamics to friendships, marriage, community, and church relationships, this sermon challenges us to stop relying on ou...

Overhaul My Standards // Pastor Phill Tague // Ransom Church Pastor Phill Tague unpacks a powerful truth: God’s grace doesn’t just save you—it transforms you. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your faith, unsure how to grow, or frustrated that nothing seems to “stick,” this message will bring clarity and direction. Through 2 Peter 1, we discover that real spiritual growth doesn’t start with trying hard...

What if your budget is revealing more about your heart than you think? In this powerful message, Overhaul My Budget, Pastor Will Kallhoff unpacks what Jesus teaches about money, possessions, and what it really means to follow Him. Through the story of the rich young ruler in Matthew 19, we’re challenged with a hard but honest question: What are we holding onto that’s keeping us from fully followin...

Overhaul My Calendar // Pastor Phill Tague // Ransom Church What if the most valuable thing you have isn’t money—but time? In this powerful message from our Overhaul series, Pastor Phill Tague challenges us to rethink how we spend the one resource we can never get back. Drawing from Scripture, this sermon explores God’s perspective on time, why Jesus hasn’t returned yet, and how we can align our d...

What are you really chasing in life—and where is it leading you? In this powerful message, Pastor Phill Tague teaches from Matthew 6:19–33 in the Sermon on the Mount, challenging us to rethink our priorities and what we’re living for. Jesus makes it clear: you can’t serve two masters, and the direction of your life is shaped by what you pursue. This sermon explores: ・ What Jesus says about money,...

Pastor Phill takes us through John 20, exploring the story of Jesus’ resurrection and the doubts His followers faced — from Mary Magdalene to Thomas the “Doubter.” Whether you’re struggling with questions about faith, dealing with uncertainty, or just starting your journey with Jesus, this message offers hope and encouragement: Jesus meets us where we are, even in our doubts. Faith doesn’t require...

In a transformative encounter by a charcoal fire, Jesus meets Peter at his lowest point—not to shame him, but to restore him through grace. Pastor Paul unpacks how Jesus lovingly confronts Peter's three denials with three questions of love, transforming him from a fisherman returning to his old life into a shepherd with an entirely new purpose. This powerful message reveals how grace doesn&ap...

Pastor Phill tackles the timely challenge of why anger seems to be our default response, revealing how our quick-tempered reactions often mask deeper heart issues. Drawing from James' ancient wisdom, he unpacks three transformative keys—listen more, talk less, and calm down—that can free us from anger's destructive grip. Through engaging examples, from road rage to social media wars, Pas...

Pastor Phill tackles the challenging truth that while hurting people hurt people, forgiven people must forgive. Through Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant, he reveals how holding onto bitterness contradicts the incredible grace we've received. With practical steps for settling spiritual accounts, Pastor Phill guides us through the difficult but liberating process of true forgivene...

Through the story of John the Baptist questioning his significance from a prison cell, Pastor Will reveals how God's grace redefines our worth beyond earthly measures. Drawing from Matthew 11, he shows how Jesus responded to John's doubt with kingdom perspective—our value isn't in what we achieve, but in being God's beloved children. Ready to trade performance-based significanc...

Have you ever felt too broken, too messy, or too far gone for God's grace? In John 4, Jesus deliberately travels through Samaria to meet a woman carrying deep shame, proving grace knows no bounds. Pastor Phill illuminates how Jesus crossed every social and religious barrier to offer living water to someone society deemed unworthy. Like Jacob's well where temporary thirst met eternal sati...

Pastor Josie shares how Jesus meets a woman caught in adultery not with condemnation, but transformative grace. Through a personal story of her first speeding ticket, she illuminates the difference between law and grace—while consequences are real, grace covers the cost and points toward freedom. Grace doesn't excuse sin but empowers lasting change, offering hope to anyone wrestling with sham...

Through the timeless parable of the Prodigal Son, Pastor Phill reveals a Father who not only waits, but runs to embrace His wayward children. With a touching grandmother's story about Jesus loving even the seemingly unlovable, this message unpacks how God's grace trains reach far beyond our mistakes. Whether you're running from God in rebellion or holding others at arm's length...

Pastor Phill explores how God's grace hits with even greater force, completely transforming lives through Jesus Christ. Drawing from Ephesians 2, he reveals how we move from spiritual death to vibrant life through God's extraordinary gift of grace. Whether you're feeling lost, broken, or too far gone, this powerful message shows how God's grace—richer than we can imagine—change...

What would happen if an entire church took spiritual ownership of their city? Pastor Phill challenges us to move from passive faith to active influence through "Praying on Offense"—a simple yet powerful 1-3-2 approach that could spark revival in our community. Drawing from Romans 10, he reveals how sharing our faith isn't just for pastors; it's for every believer who dares to t...

In this message, Pastor Phill unpacks the transformative connection between consistent prayer and spiritual breakthrough. Through the parable of the persistent widow, he reveals how earnest, unwavering prayer isn't about wearing down a reluctant God, but about allowing Him to shape our hearts for greater purpose. Drawing from James 5:16, Pastor Phill challenges us to move beyond sporadic pray...

Pastors Phill and Stephani challenge us to believe in a God who still moves mountains. Through the story of a desperate father seeking healing for his son, they share how our doubts often block God's supernatural work. Whether you're wrestling with doubt or hungry for spiritual breakthrough, this message equips you to partner with God for the miraculous. // SCRIPTURE REFERENCES // Malach...