Hickory Ridge-cast

What happens when Jesus doesn't do what you expected? In this message, Pastor Justin explores who Jesus claimed to be, why so many misunderstood the Messiah, and what it means to trust Jesus when life doesn't go according to plan.

Waiting can leave us anxious, discouraged, and wondering if God still cares. But what if the season you want to escape is where God is doing His most important work? In this message, Pastor Caleb Thomason breaks down how we can keep trusting the Lord, even when we can’t see the other side of a tough situation.

We'll all leave something behind. But a legacy isn't the stuff we accumulate or what people say about us after we're gone. It's the life we live and what we model for the people around us. Pastor Justin walks through Joshua 23 & 24 and challenges us to see how our daily choices, habits, and devotion to God are shaping the legacy we're building right now.

Getting angry happens in an instant. But the consequences of anger can last a lifetime. So how do we handle anger and conflict well? How can we stop a fight before it happens? In this message, Pastor Justin looks at Joshua 22 and what happens when we confuse assumptions for discernment. We see something, think we know why it happened, and react before we hear the other side. Instead, we can learn...

Caleb was 85 years old when he finally got the chance to take the mountain God had promised him. In this message Pastor Justin challenges us to have that same determination - to keep running, keep pressing in, and not let comfort, age, or delay derail what God has called us to do.

“Sun, stand still.” Joshua prayed one of the craziest, boldest prayers in the Bible. But it wasn't a prayer for God to make everything magically better... it was a prayer to give him more time to fight. In this message, Pastor Justin explores why God's power doesn't remove our responsibility, why we often settle for partial victories, and why the breakthrough you're waiting for may be on the other...

Not everything that looks good is from God. In Joshua 9, Israel examined evidence, weighed what made sense, and made a major decision - but forgot one thing... asking God. Pastor Justin explores why not every open door has been opened by God, how deception often comes disguised as something reasonable (even spiritual) and why real discernment means asking God what He wants before, during, and afte...

What do you do after you've failed; especially when your failure has hurt other people? In this message, Pastor Justin walks through Joshua 8 and shows how God can redeem the very places where we've fallen short. The path forward isn't pretending it didn't happen; it's facing the failure, learning the lesson, and taking the next step. Failure may be part of your story, but it doesn't have to be th...

Sometimes the battle isn't being lost because of what's happening around you, but because of what's happening inside you. In this message, Pastor Justin walks through Joshua 7 and the story of Achan to reveal how compromise can move from something we see, to something we want, to something we take, and eventually something we hide.

What do you do when you're waiting for God's help, but nothing seems to be happening? In this message, Pastor Justin looks at Rahab, Joshua, and the walls of Jericho to show that faith means trusting God even when you can't see what He's doing. Let's learn to keep walking, keep believing, and to refuse to stop one step too soon!

Fear has a way of keeping us on the shore, waiting for certainty before we obey. But in Joshua's story, the river didn't stop until the priests stepped into the water. In this message, Pastor Justin challenges us to let go of the past, remember God's faithfulness, and take the courageous step that could change everything.

Grief is often all-consuming. It takes every ounce of our joy, energy, and hope. When it's left us alone, abandoned, empty, angry, and with no more tears to cry, what do we do? Where is God in our grief? Is it okay to curse God? To question Him? In this message, Chelsea Steinsdoerfer shares her experience as a therapist, and her own journey through grief to show why Jesus is uniquely able to meet...

Can God redeem the mess you've made? Pastor Aaron opens up about an eight-year season of running from God, the consequences of his choices, and the moment he realized that while he was walking away, God was already preparing the way back. This honest message about identity, grace, and redemption offers hope to anyone who feels stuck, ashamed, or like they've wandered off the path God had for them.

What do you do when following Jesus seems to make life harder instead of easier? In this message, Ethan Mast explores 1 Peter 4 and reminds us that trials don't always mean we've taken a wrong turn. If you're walking through a confusing season, this message offers encouragement to stand firm, keep doing good, and trust that Jesus is with you in the storm.

"Why do bad things happen to good people?" In this message, we'll answer that question and look at the three most common lies we're tempted to believe when life is falling apart. If you're in the midst of difficulty, we pray this sermon is an encouragement to you. Our hope is you can know that there is treasure in your trial, that God hasn't left your side, and there is a destination worth pushing...

We lock our front doors, protect our homes, and plan for our children's futures - but what about the digital door? In this message, Pastor Justin explores the hidden dangers of life online and challenges us to guard our hearts, identify our vulnerabilities, and fight for what matters most. From social media and screen time to temptation, anxiety, and unhealthy influences, this practical message of...

Digital communication is convenient, and often incredible! It allows us to talk with people that are half the world away from us, and access all kinds of important information. But what happens when we try to replace in-person, face-to-face connections with the ease of texting, DM's, or Zoom? In this message, Pastor Justin breaks down what the Bible has to say about the power of our physical prese...

What do you do when you don't know what to do? Pastor Justin explores how praise position us for breakthrough, even before the circumstances change. Through the story of Jehoshaphat and the armies of Judah, this message reminds us that when fear magnifies problems, praise magnifies God! If you're facing a stronghold, struggle, or season of uncertainty, discover why worship may be one of the most p...

Pastor Justin talks about the invisible prisons so many people live in - strongholds of fear, shame, addiction, anger, lies, anxiety, generational patterns, and ungodly beliefs that quietly shape our lives from the inside out. If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles you can’t seem to break, this message is a reminder that the stronghold you're facing is not stronger than the God you serve!

What do you do after you’ve messed up and damaged a relationship? In this message, Pastor Justin unpacks one of the most misunderstood words in the Bible (repentance) and shows how it’s far more than simply asking for forgiveness. We'll walk through "The Five R’s of Repentance" necessary to heal a relationship. And we'll look at how when we truly repent, God can not only bring forgiveness and reco...

In this message, Beth Greco, President of the Hoving Home, shares stories of addiction, recovery, surrender, and the life-changing power of Jesus. Through personal testimony and Scripture, we'll look at how obedience isn’t about perfection, but about trusting God enough to follow Him one step at a time. If you’ve been waiting for breakthrough, healing, or direction, this message is a reminder that...

Worship is more than music. It’s whatever sits on the throne of your life. In this message, Polly Sanders unpacks what true worship is, why every person worships something, and how God alone is worthy of that place. From the holiness of God, to the sacrifice of Jesus, and the rituals of the ancient temples, this message is a powerful reminder that worship isn’t just something we do on Sundays... i...

When is two ever more than five? When is it more than ten? When is giving four bucks more generous than giving $5,000? Only in God's Economy! In this message, Pastor Justin explores the concept of giving and generosity. Because it's one of the most important attributes we have to walk out if we want to live lives that please God. We'll look at everything from scarcity vs abundance mindsets, to rad...

We love the idea of having friendship with God. But in order to be friends with God, we need to have something else first: fear of Him. In this message, Pastor Justin explains why the fear of God isn’t about being afraid, but instead, living in real awe, honor, and reverence of the grandiose of God. By looking at moments like Mount Sinai, and the final chapters of Job, we'll discover how making Go...

Faith isn’t just how you start your relationship with God... it’s how you live it. In this message, Pastor Justin challenges the idea of earning approval through effort, and points instead to a life of steady, ongoing faith. Through the example of Enoch, we’re reminded that what pleases God most is a life that keeps walking with Him, trusting Him, and staying close over time.