Compassion Church [Dickson, TN]

TEMPTATION: The Shiny Lure with a Hidden HookAny fisherman knows the truth, a lure may look good on the outside, but it’s deadly underneath. Temptation works the same way. The enemy never offers what he can give, only what he wants to take. In this sermon, we walk through Matthew 4 and discover that Jesus wasn’t just resisting temptation, He was exposing it. From the wilderness to the Word, this m...

What Happens When God Disrupts Your Comfort? | Genesis 12:1-9In this powerful message, we dive into Genesis 12:1-9 and explore how God’s call to Abram disrupted his comfort, security, and plans for the future. Abram was called to leave behind everything familiar and step into the unknown, trusting God’s promises rather than seeking explanations. Key Takeaways:• God’s Disruptive Call: When God call...

Have you ever had an encounter with God that changed everything? In this Christmas message, we walk through Mary’s encounter with God in Luke 1 and discover how His presence interrupts ordinary life, replaces fear with purpose, and invites everyday people into extraordinary calling. Mary wasn’t looking for an angel, she was simply living her life. Yet God met her right where she was and changed th...

Are You Willing to Go Out of Your Way for the ONE?From Andrew bringing Peter, to Philip inviting Bartholomew with a simple “come and see,” Scripture shows us a powerful truth: God reaches people through people. In John 4, Jesus intentionally goes out of His way to pass through Samaria, crossing cultural, social, and spiritual barriers, to meet one woman at a well. At noon. In her shame. And in her...

Stirred to Give: When God Puts Something in Your Hands In today’s message, we walk through the powerful journey of Israel from Exodus 12 to Exodus 36 — and what it teaches us about obedience, stewardship, and the condition of our hearts. God never intended for His people to walk into freedom empty-handed. In Exodus 12, the Israelites leave Egypt carrying silver, gold, and garments, blessings place...

In today’s message, we dive deep into what it truly means to walk in ordered steps, to return to God with our whole heart, and to experience the open Heaven He promises to those who trust Him fully. Psalm 37:23 reminds us: “The steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord.”This isn’t passive guidance, this is a military term of submission, sequence, and obedience. If we want our lives in order...

“THE HEART OF STEWARDSHIP” — A Sermon on Trust & Money This message explores Jesus’ teaching on stewardship from Matthew 25 and why it’s NOT really about money, it’s about the heart. God owns everything; we simply steward it. And one day, the Owner will return to settle accounts. Jesus shows that good stewardship leads to joy, while neglecting what God entrusted leads to loss. But the deeper i...

“THE HEART OF STEWARDSHIP” — A Sermon on Trust & MoneyThis message explores Jesus’ teaching on stewardship from Matthew 25 and why it’s NOT really about money, it’s about the heart. God owns everything; we simply steward it. And one day, the Owner will return to settle accounts. Jesus shows that good stewardship leads to joy, while neglecting what God entrusted leads to loss. But the deeper is...

What happens when we get the order wrong? Just like math, when our priorities are out of order, the result is chaos. In this message, Pastor Jamie Grisham unpacks what it truly means to put God first, not just with our finances, but in every area of our lives. This isn’t a message about money, it’s a message about the heart, obedience, commitment, stewardship, and trusting God’s order. When we hon...

The enemy doesn’t always attack head-on. Sometimes he whispers division, distraction, and discouragement. In this message, Pastor Jamie Grisham unpacks how to recognize opposition and stay on mission for God. Key Scriptures: • Romans 16:17-18 • Proverbs 6:16-19 • Nehemiah 2:10; 4:1-3; 5:1; 6:2-3 • Romans 8:31 What You’ll Learn in This Message: • How division distracts, discourages, and diverts us...

In Romans 15:14–21, Paul reminds us that we are filled, called, empowered, and sent. God doesn’t just save you, He fills you with His goodness, calls you by His grace, empowers you through His Spirit, and sends you out on mission. This message challenges us to see that spiritual maturity isn’t about settling down, it’s about stepping out. You already have what it takes because God has already plac...

In a world divided by opinions, Paul reminds us in Romans 14 that the church was never meant to be uniform, but unified. In this week’s message, Pastor Jamie Grisham shares a powerful word on “Unity Without Uniformity.” From the early church in Rome to our world today, we’re reminded that:• Differences aren’t defects, they’re design.• Disagreement doesn’t have to mean division.• Convictions are pe...

WAKE UP. SUIT UP. STEP UP. | Romans 13 Sermon Romans 13 is a call to urgency. Paul reminds us that the Christian life is not just about knowing doctrine, it’s about living it out with boldness, love, and transformation. In this message, Pastor Jamie unpacks how Paul moves from teaching to practice, showing us what it means to live as people of the light in the time we are in right now. Key Scriptu...

In this powerful message, Pastor Tommy Hodges walks us through one of the most practical and transformative chapters in the New Testament, Romans 12. After spending eleven chapters explaining the mercy and grace of God, Paul shifts gears with the word “Therefore…” calling believers to live differently because of what Christ has already done for us.📖 Romans 12:1-8 reminds us that we are called to...

This week we dive deep into Romans 11:13–24, where Paul uses powerful imagery, first fruits, roots, and branches, to reveal what it really means to belong to the family of God. Key Themes in This Message: • First fruit & Lump of Dough (Numbers 15) If the first portion is set apart for God, the whole batch is considered holy. ➤ If God has made the root holy, everything connected to it shares in...

In Romans 10:6-13, Paul makes it clear, salvation is not about works, striving, or religious zeal. It’s about believing in your heart and confessing with your mouth that Jesus is Lord. When God gets hold of a heart, everything changes. We are transformed from the inside out, set free, made new, and filled with His Spirit. This message unpacks what it means to truly be born again, to live a Spirit-...

Romans 9 opens with Paul’s heart breaking for his people, the Israelites. Even though they had received incredible blessings from God, so many missed that Jesus is the Messiah. His grief shows us what it means to love people who are far from God with compassion, humility, and urgency. In this message, Pastor Jamie unpacks what it means to have a heart that breaks for what breaks God’s heart. From...

God’s Got This | Romans 8 Have you ever been let down by someone you trusted? Trust is fragile, it takes time to build, but it can be broken in a moment. The question is, what about when it comes to God? Can He really be trusted not to drop the ball with your life? In this message, Pastor Jamie unpacks Romans 8 and reminds us of these powerful truths: • God’s plan is greater than our pain (Romans...

Freedom. Power. No Condemnation. Romans 8 is one of the most powerful chapters in all of Scripture, it’s the Spirit-filled remedy for the struggle with sin that Paul describes in Romans 6-7.➡️ In Romans 6, Paul tells us we are no longer slaves to sin, Jesus has broken sin’s chains.➡️ In Romans 7, he describes the felt experience of that struggle, the frustration of wanting to do right, but constan...

What happens when we truly encounter the glory of God? In Isaiah 6, the prophet steps into the temple and is forever changed. He doesn’t just feel the presence of God, he experiences His power, His holiness, and His glory in a way that shifts everything. Isaiah enters undone, aware of his own brokenness, but he leaves cleansed, forgiven, and ready to respond to God’s call: “Here am I, send me.” En...

The Struggle Is Real | Romans 7:15–25 | Victory in Christ In Romans 7:15–25, the Apostle Paul gives voice to a struggle we all know too well, the tension between our desire to follow God and the reality of the sin nature within us. This passage isn’t just a description of inner conflict; it’s a roadmap to understanding our flesh and the victory that comes only through Jesus Christ. Paul reveals th...

In this sermon from Romans 6:1-23, we explore what it means to be truly free from sin through Jesus Christ. Baptism symbolizes our total separation from sin—our old self is crucified with Christ, and sin no longer has dominion over us. Though we have victory, many still live as if they are bound by sin. This message challenges us to choose daily between walking in sin or living a holy life empower...

🔥 Refined Through Pressure | Romans 5:1-5 Sermon | Compassion Church DicksonLife is hard, but God is working through it. In this powerful message, we dive into Romans 5:1-5, where the Apostle Paul flips the script and teaches us to glory in tribulations. Not because pain feels good, but because God uses it to transform us.- Tribulation produces perseverance.- Perseverance builds character.- Chara...

Romans 1 isn’t just ancient history - it’s a mirror for today’s culture and condition. In this message, Pastor Jamie Grisham walks us through Romans 1:16-32, showing how the power of the gospel still speaks to a broken world, calling us out of darkness and into the light of Christ. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel… it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” (Romans 1:16) Th...

God Is Working - In Spite of Us | Romans 3 | Sermon by Pastor Jamie Grisham What if God’s goodness didn’t depend on our performance? In this powerful sermon from Romans 3, Pastor Jamie Grisham dives into a deep truth we often forget: God is still good, still faithful, and still at work - even when we fail. 🔹 God doesn’t shrink to fit our doubts or our limitations. 🔹 His righteousness isn’t cance...