The Resting Place

Pilate followed every rule and still missed God. Learn how political power blinds us and how to see clearly. What happens when the outcome we want, the people we align with, and the instinct to protect ourselves quietly cloud our judgment? In this message from The Resting Place Apostolic Family in Tampa, FL, we walk through John 18:33-40 and the trial of Jesus before Pilate and Herod, and see how...

Jesus promised we would know he is in the Father, we are in him, and he is in us. Most people picture God as near, watching from somewhere close by. What if the Bible says something far more intimate? In John 14:20, Jesus promises that we will know he is in the Father, we are in him, and he is in us, and this message from The Resting Place Apostolic Family in Tampa, FL walks through the Scriptures...

True humility is not being bad at things. It is trusting God to do the exalting. Most of us have been taught that humility means thinking small, staying quiet, and never being too good at anything, while the world keeps telling us to win at any cost. In this message from Matthew 23:12, Caleb Hyers of The Resting Place Apostolic Family, a church in Tampa, FL, looks at what Jesus meant when he said...

Lies, fear, and urgency steal identities everywhere. Discover why knowing who you are in Christ is the strongest protection. Every day you get messages telling you your account is compromised, your payment was declined, or you only have 36 hours to act, and every one of them is built to steal something that belongs to you. What if the same tactics are aimed at who you believe you are? Using firewa...

Why persistent prayer is the good fight of faith, and why you can bring your disappointment into the ring. Have you ever stopped praying because the last time you asked, it did not go the way you hoped? In this message from Luke 18:1-8, Jesus tells a story about a widow who refuses to quit asking a judge for justice, and the language he uses comes straight from a boxing match. You will hear why th...

One son ran from the Father, one performed for Him, and both forgot who they were. Most people know the story of the son who wasted everything and came home, but fewer notice the brother who never left and still refused to come inside. In this teaching from Luke 15, Deanna Hurley of The Resting Place in Tampa walks through both sons, the Greek words underneath the story, and her own journey out of...

Why you keep striving, hiding, and blaming, and how Jesus shows you a Father who has always adored you. Why do so many of us feel like we are on our own, no matter how much we believe? Chuck Ammons of Overflow Church in Tampa Bay shares how losing his father at age six shaped the way he saw God, and how one encounter in a hotel room in Naples, Florida changed everything. Walking through Exodus 32...

Jesus flips the ladder to greatness upside down, and it starts with kicking up dust to help someone else win. Everyone wants to be great at something, but most of us have no idea what the Bible actually says about it. In Mark 9, Jesus watches his own followers argue about who deserves the top spot, then flips their whole framework upside down. Instead of chasing status, he points them toward serva...

A message on John 6 showing how the bread of life exposes true belief, false belief, and betrayal. What if the same bread that feeds you also reveals what you are really seeking? In this message from John 6, Jesus feeds a crowd of thousands, then exposes their hearts when they come looking for more food instead of more of him. Drawing a straight line from the wilderness manna to the Last Supper to...

Somewhere along the way, rest became something you have to earn instead of something you were made to receive. In Mark 2:23-28, Jesus is confronted for letting his disciples pick grain on the Sabbath, and his answer flips the entire religious system on its head. This episode unpacks why resting in God is actually an act of rebellion against a world built on hustle, and why it forces a kind of depe...

Your heart is a treasury. Here is what heaven counts as treasure, and how to store it up. Everyone is storing something up, whether they realize it or not. In this message from The Resting Place, Jake Wetherbee opens Matthew 6:19-21 to unpack why the heart works like a storehouse and what actually qualifies as heavenly treasure. It is not what you would expect, and it changes what you do with your...

Where do you actually find truth when everyone online claims to have it? There is no shortage of people online claiming to have the real answers about God, truth, and life. So how do you know who to trust? In this message from Colossians 2:1-4, Caleb Hyers unpacks Paul's urgent warning against fine sounding arguments and points to a surprisingly simple answer: every treasure of wisdom and knowledg...

A strange Old Testament story reveals why Jesus became your sin instead of just paying for it. Long before the cross, Moses lifted a bronze serpent on a pole so that a dying, rebellious people could look at it and live. Jesus said that story was about him. Working from John 3:13-15 and 2 Corinthians 5:21, this message traces Christ's ascension and descension through the cross, the grave, and the t...

The crowds who heard Jesus preach the Sermon on the Mount were left astonished, not because He was eloquent, but because He spoke as one with authority, unlike anything they had heard from their religious teachers. Drawing from Matthew 7:28-29, this message traces how that same authority was placed on Jesus' first disciples in the book of Acts, and how it is carried by every believer today. If you...

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Join us as Scott Smylie takes us on a profound journey through the Stages of the Life of Faith! In this inspiring message, he unpacks six key stages that shape our spiritual growth and deepen our relationship with God and each other. No matter where you are in your faith journey, this message will encourage and challenge you to trust God's process and embrace His work in your life For more great r...

🎙 Fire Falls on Sacrifice | A Call to Radical Surrender 🎙 If we want to see a true move of God, we must be willing to lay everything on the altar. In this sermon, we unpack the biblical principle that God’s fire falls on sacrifice—whether in the life of Abraham, the early church, or Elijah on Mount Carmel. Personal and corporate sacrifice unlocks the power of heaven! 🔹 What does it mean to be a l...

Communion is more than just a symbolic act—it is a divine invitation into God’s presence, unity, love, and healing. In this powerful teaching, we explore what it means to take the Lord’s Supper with faith and understanding. Learn how Communion unites us as one body, reminds us of Christ’s sacrifice, carries healing power, and invites us into the family of God. 📖 Key Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 11:1...

A strong church starts with a strong home. In this episode, we unpack the biblical foundation for family, marriage, and leadership in the church. Learn why godly leaders must prioritize their households, what true biblical submission means, and how singleness can be a gift for devotion to the Lord. Whether married or single, we all have a role in building a thriving, Christ-centered community. 🎧...

How should we, as believers, approach the Judgment Seat of Christ? With fear? Doubt? Or with joy? In this message, we unpack what it means to stand before Jesus with confidence—knowing that His grace has covered us and that our lives are meant to reflect His glory. This is not a moment of terror but of reward for those who are in Him! Drop a comment below: How does this change the way you live tod...

Real connection isn’t always easy—it’s inconvenient, it’s messy, and it costs us something. But true friendship and deep community are worth it. In this message, Joel Morales challenges us to embrace the cost of connection and step into authentic relationships the way God intended. Are you willing to embrace the inconvenience for the sake of real connection? Let us know in the comments! For more g...

Leah Dunn shares a powerful testimony from her time in Jordan, Syria, and beyond, revealing the heart of outreach and the call to carry the gospel to the nations. 🌍✝️ Through her journey, we see how God moves in unexpected places, drawing people to Himself and using willing hearts to bring His love to the world. How is God calling you to step into the Great Commission? Whether across the street o...

Did you know God has written a book about your life? 📖 In Biblical Community Pt. 4, Jake Wetherbee unpacks the powerful truth that God not only has a plan for you but also provides the blueprints to execute His will. Discover how God’s design for your life connects to the body of Christ and the steps you can take to live out His purpose with intentionality. Watch now and let His plans inspire you...

In this episode, we dive into the critical role of order and authority in the church. God designed the church to thrive under Spirit-led leadership, with roles like elders, deacons, and teachers providing structure and guidance. But what happens when authority is misused? We’ll explore how to reconcile submission with accountability, learn from David’s response to King Saul’s unjust leadership, an...