Destination Church - Sunday Messages

Legacy is not just something you leave; it is something you live. In this episode, we step away from a traditional sermon for a special Mother's Day panel titled "Where Legacy Is Formed." Renee Thrift (wife of Lead Pastor Rodney Thrift) sits down with her adult children—Hannah, Aaron, and Emily—and spiritual daughter Kaitlyn to discuss the reality of passing down faith. In this episo...

The "In Between" is the season between what was and what will be, where God is actively shaping who you are becoming. In this episode, Pastor Rodney Thrift kicks off our brand-new series, In Between , with a powerful message titled "Then and Now." Most of us hate the middle. We want to get through the transition as quickly as possible, but Pastor Rodney reminds us that formatio...

What we allow, we empower. In this episode, Pastor Rodney Thrift continues our eye-opening series, Beyond the Veil , with a practical guide to Living Empowered . If you feel constantly harassed by the enemy or bogged down by spiritual heaviness, it might not be a lack of authority—it might be an open door. In this episode, you will discover: The Power of Surrender: Why authority actually begins wi...

We don't fight for authority, we fight from authority. In this episode, Pastor Rodney Thrift continues our Beyond the Veil series with a challenging and equipping message on Spiritual Authority . If you have been living intimidated by your circumstances or passive in your faith, it is time to realize that you are commissioned, not just rescued. In this episode, you will discover: Total Dominio...

Just because you cannot see it does not mean it is not happening. In this episode, Pastor Rodney Thrift continues our Beyond the Veil series with an eye-opening message on The Unseen Realm . If you have ever felt like your struggles with temptation, discouragement, or division were just physical problems, this message will change your perspective. Many of life's visible battles have invisible...

Christos Anesti! Truly, He is Risen! Easter is not just a holiday, a church service, or a moment in history—it is an invitation beyond the veil. Pastor Rodney Thrift kicks off our brand new series, Beyond the Veil , with a powerful Resurrection Sunday message. For centuries, a massive 4-inch-thick veil separated humanity from the presence of God. But when Jesus died on the cross, the veil was torn...

The final product isn’t perfection, it’s a person restored by Jesus and connected to His purpose. In this episode, Pastor Rodney Thrift concludes our Forged series with a powerful Palm Sunday message about the cross, the resurrection, and our identity in Christ. In this episode, you will discover: The Gospel Difference: Why Jesus didn't just experience the cross, but absorbed the weight of sin...

You didn't marry a perfect person; you married a person you will need to forgive. In this powerful episode, Pastor Rodney and Renee Thrift take the stage together to talk about what it looks like to be Forged in Our Marriage . Many people walk away from their marriage when things get hot, but heat isn't the problem—unmanaged heat is. In this episode, you will discover: The Forged Ring: Why...

If the enemy can redefine you, he can redirect you. In this episode, Pastor Rodney Thrift brings a powerful word on spiritual warfare, identity, and the process of Becoming a Man of God (with specific applications for the ladies, too!). We live in a world where the enemy actively forges lies and weapons against our minds, our families, and our purpose. But God promises that no weapon formed agains...

Precious metals like gold and silver are forged through hammering, pressing, and fire. They are precious, but they are not fragile. In this episode, Renee Thrift continues our Forged series with a beautiful message dedicated to women (and the men who love them). The world tells women they have to choose between being strong or being soft. But the Kingdom says you can be both. In this episode, you...

God is not committed to your comfort; He is committed to your calling. In this episode, Pastor Rodney Thrift kicks off our new series, Forged . We live in a world that tells us to run from pressure and avoid the heat, but biblical maturity often requires the furnace. In this episode, you will discover: The Definition of Forged: Why God uses "pressing and hammering" to create a desired sh...

Are you just attending, or are you ministering? We wrap up our Growing Up roadmap (Know God ➡️ Build Relationships ➡️ Discover Purpose ➡️ Make a Difference) with the ultimate goal of spiritual maturity: giving your life away. In this episode, Pastor Rodney Thrift explains why we were never meant to sit on the sidelines. We don't fully experience purpose by just thinking or talking about it—we...

Do you have a biblical sense of purpose, or just a general one? Most of us are waiting for God to show us the full map before we start moving. But as Pastor Rodney Thrift explains in this episode, God rarely gives us a map; He gives us a next step. In this message from our Growing Up series, we look at the calling of Simon Peter to see how purpose actually works. In this episode, you will discover...

Are you a consumer or a contributor? In a culture that values independence, the Bible calls us to interdependence . In this episode, Lead Pastor Rodney Thrift continues our Growing Up series with a challenge to move from isolation to community. In this episode, you will discover: The "Private Faith" Myth: Why Paul says we are "tossed back and forth" when we are disconnected fro...

Are you spiritually mature, or are you just spiritually old? There is a difference. The writer of Hebrews challenges believers who have had plenty of time but haven't made progress. They are still drinking "milk" when they should be eating "solid food." In this episode, Lead Pastor Rodney Thrift launches our new series, Growing Up . We explore the first pillar of spiritual...

Relationships are the mirrors we look into to see who we are becoming. If you look at your closest circle, do you like the reflection? In this episode, Connections Pastor Johnny Mitcham explores the vital importance of New Fellowship . We dive into why "bad company corrupts good character" and how to navigate the complex relationships in your life. In this episode, you will discover: The...

Freedom is a gift, but walking in it is a process. In this episode, Lead Pastor Rodney Thrift continues the All Things New series with a powerful look at New Freedom . Using the stories of the Prodigal Son and the Demoniac of the Gerasenes, we learn that true freedom isn't just about an empty house—it's about a filled life. In this episode, you will discover: The Trap of Pride: Why you wil...

Is your body an obstacle or an offering? At the start of the year, we often obsess over physical goals—losing weight, building muscle, or eating clean. But God cares about the vessel you live in for a different reason. He doesn't need you to be perfect; He needs you to be available. In this episode, Lead Pastor Rodney Thrift unpacks the concept of New Fitness . We explore the powerful connecti...

Do you want a "New Year" or a "New Life"? There is a difference. In Matthew 17, Jesus reveals that some breakthroughs only happen when we adjust our connections. We need to be more connected to Heaven (through Prayer) and less connected to the world (through Fasting). In this episode, Lead Pastor Rodney Thrift launches our new series, All Things New . He outlines the roadmap fo...

Have you ever been reading the Psalms and skipped right over the word "Selah" ? You aren't alone. But that little word holds the key to the peace your soul is craving. As we close out the year, Pastors Rodney Thrift and Johnny Mitcham share a special tag-team message titled SELAH . Together, they unpack why this ancient word is actually a "Sacred Pause"—an invitation to sto...

Love is more than a feeling; it is an action. As 1 John 4 tells us, "We love because He first loved us." But what does that love look like in practice? In this episode of our Journey to Jesus series, special guests Eddie and Beth Taylor (Taylor Ministry Group) take us through the journey of the Magi. By looking at how the Wise Men responded to the birth of Jesus, we discover a blueprint...

We often confuse joy with happiness. Happiness is based on "happenings"—when things go right, we feel good. But biblical joy is something far deeper and more resilient. In this episode, Connections Pastor Johnny Mitcham explores how to experience Joy in EVERY Season . Whether you are on a mountaintop or in a valley, Scripture reveals that joy is not just an emotion; it is a source of str...

We often think that peace is the absence of trouble. We tell ourselves, "I'll have peace when my bank account is full," or "I'll have peace when this relationship is fixed." But the Christmas story teaches us something radically different. In this episode of the "Journey to Jesus" series, Next Gen Pastors Tim and Heidi Bennett unpack the reality of Peace in th...

Welcome to Advent—a season of expectant waiting. But what are we waiting for? And how do we hold onto hope when the world around us feels heavy? With nearly 40% of young people reporting persistent feelings of hopelessness, the message of Christmas has never been more relevant. Real hope isn't just "wishing" for things to get better; it is a confident expectation rooted in God's...

Are you dying, merely surviving, or truly thriving? Thriving is the visible harvest of an invisible process called growth. The reality is, no one thrives by accident. It requires the right environment, consistent nourishment, and time. In this episode, Connections Pastor Johnny Mitcham delivers a powerful message on "Breakthrough Growth." We explore the critical difference between being a "Casual...