The Truth Behind The Sermon

In this The Truth Behind the Sermon episode, the team reflects on Pastor Perry’s message and the role of prayer as we begin a new year. Through Mark 9 and relatable stories, we talk about faith, doubt, and what happens when God invites us to trust Him with what we can’t fix. This conversation reminds us why prayer is central to the life of the church and to following Jesus daily.

In this week’s episode Pastor Perry, Chaston, Tray, and guest Ryan O’Kelly start with laughter over favorite road-trip snacks before diving into Exodus 13:17–22, exploring why God sometimes takes us the long way around. Ryan shares a powerful personal testimony about walking through a cancer diagnosis and how God has shown His faithfulness even on unexpected roads. Together, the team reflects on h...

In this week’s episode Pastor Perry, Ryan, Chaston, and Tray kick things off with laughter and some unexpected talents from beatboxing to Mario Kart victories before diving deep into Exodus 13 and what it means that “the first belongs to God.” Together, they unpack how redemption began with Jesus Himself the spotless Lamb who redeemed the unclean and what that teaches us about faith, giving, and d...

In this episode the team reflects on Exodus 12:42–51 and what it means to let God guide our lives. They kick things off with a fun chat about pumpkin coffee and life advice before diving deep into a powerful truth: success isn’t measured by results, but by obedience. Tray, Pastor Perry, Pastor Ryan, and new Worship Pastor Chaston share honest stories about trusting God when life doesn’t make sense...

This week Pastor Perry, Ryan, Chaston, and Tray start with a lighthearted conversation about their biggest fears from snakes to elevators, caves, and even climbing roofs before diving into Exodus 12:23–41 to explore how God’s promises give us security in fearful times. Together, they discuss what it means to truly trust that God holds the future, even when life feels uncertain or out of control. T...

In this week's episode Tray, Perry, Ryan, and our new Worship Pastor Chaston Miller kick things off debating an age-old question: Is a hot dog a sandwich? But what starts with laughs quickly turns to something deeper, a conversation on breaking bread, communion, and what it really means to remember what God has done. From Exodus 12 and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the team unpacks how God c...

In this sermon, Pastor Perry explores the Feast of Unleavened Bread and shows how Jesus transformed it into what we know as Communion. Unleavened bread was a memorial of Israel’s freedom from Egypt made without yeast because they had to leave in a hurry. Jesus then redefined that bread as His body, broken for our freedom from sin. The sermon revolves around two powerful questions: I. Will you reca...

What does a lamb have to do with freedom, forgiveness, and a brand-new start? In this week’s episode of Behind the Sermon , Tray, Perry, and Ryan take a closer look at Exodus 12 and unpack the meaning behind “Why We All Need a Passover Lamb.”   From ancient Egypt’s afterlife beliefs to the powerful symbolism of the lamb’s blood over the doorpost, the team connects every detail back to Jesus our ul...

In this week’s message from Exodus 12 , Perry unpacks the meaning behind the Passover Lamb and how it points directly to Jesus our perfect, unblemished sacrifice. Through the powerful image of the lamb’s blood covering the doorposts, we’re reminded that true security, salvation, and a brand-new start come only through Christ. Discover how the timing of the first Passover connects to the cross, why...

What does salvation really save us from?  In this episode, Perry, Ryan, and Tray take us from lighthearted stories of childhood fears to the weighty truths of Exodus 10. Together, they unpack God’s judgment, the reality of darkness, and the stubborn love of God that refuses to let us go. Whether you’re navigating a dark season or just need a reminder of the hope we have in Christ, this conversatio...