Experience Church.tv - Pastor Dennis Cummins

Something was taken from you—and running won’t get it back. This message confronts the difference between relief and restoration, exposing how wounded hearts settle for broken cisterns instead of living water. Through the story of the woman at the well, we see how Jesus reframes pain without shaming and restores the courage to face what once controlled us. Victims cope and coexist, but veterans st...

Just like a movie soundtrack tells you how to feel before anything happens, the thoughts and voices in your mind shape how you live. In this message, we see how Israel let fear and negativity keep them stuck, while Joshua and Caleb chose faith and trust in God. You’ll learn how what you think about, who you listen to, and what you say can either keep you trapped in the past or move you forward int...

In this message, Pastor Dennis Cummins teaches that while we can’t control what happened to us, we can control what we do next. Blame may feel justified, but it quietly hands the remote control of our lives to someone else—keeping us stuck replaying the same pain. Using powerful biblical examples, Pastor Dennis shows how progress begins when excuses end and ownership begins. Victims relive reruns,...

Pain is inevitable, but identity is a choice. Drawing from Paul’s triumph through suffering and a life-altering personal story, this message confronts the moment where every wounded heart stands—the Y in the road. Will we live as victims, trapped in blame and replay, or rise as veterans, forged by the battle and moving forward in faith? Discover how taking responsibility, choosing life, and refusi...

Pastor Dariel calls the church to reject careless living and recover God’s purpose for every moment. Time is never neutral—it is either wasted or redeemed. In a culture pressing believers toward compromise, God commands His people to walk wisely, live distinctly, and steward time as a sacred trust. Redeeming the time means imitating God, removing corrupt influences, and choosing light over darknes...

Hope isn’t wishful thinking—it’s vision.   As we step into a new year, many people start hopeful… then quickly grow disappointed. But Biblical hope is different. It’s not optimism—it’s a confident expectation rooted in God’s promises.  In this episode, we unpack: Why hope often fades What biblical hope really is How hope gives faith something to work with Why disappointment doesn’t disqualify you...

After 400 years of divine silence, God spoke—not with power, but with presence. Pastor Dennis Cummins centers this message on the often overlooked innkeeper, a man faced with a holy interruption. He could have turned Mary and Joseph away because he was overwhelmed by the demands of the moment or because he felt unworthy to host something so sacred. Instead, the innkeeper made room, and in doing so...

Blind honor protects egos, partners with dysfunction, and stays silent while destruction grows. In the story of Abigail, Nabal, and David (1 Samuel 25), we see what true honor looks like. Nabal’s arrogance provokes violence, David’s anger threatens his destiny, and Abigail’s courage interrupts disaster. She refuses blind loyalty and speaks truth with love, reminding David who God has called him to...

Pastor Dennis exposes how blind honor twists truth, silences questions, and protects harmful leaders. Like the Pharisees or any abusive system, it controls information, creates false enemies, and hides corruption behind performance. Jesus breaks the propaganda machine by confronting lies, exposing hypocrisy, and destroying fear. Real honor doesn’t cover sin. Real loyalty doesn’t demand silence. An...

Pastor Dennis confronts the lie that loyalty requires silence. Blind honor is deadly. When we protect a predator in the name of “forgiveness,” we are not being Christlike—we are enabling evil. The story of Amnon and Tamar proves it: Amnon acted like a predator, Tamar was shattered, and David—her own father—chose silence to protect the family name. God never calls His people to loyalty that covers...

Pastor Dennis challenges us to  stop letting manipulation disguise itself as loyalty.  When honor ignores red flags, it becomes bondage. But when honor is rooted in truth, it brings freedom. God is raising believers who can recognize unhealthy influence, reject emotional traps, and stand firm in the clarity of His Word. God never asks His people to silence their discernment.  Scripture calls us to...

Blind honor isn’t loyalty—it’s bondage. Pastor Dennis warns that when our honor is rooted in family expectations, cultural traditions, or unexamined customs, it can lead us away from God’s will. Jesus Himself showed us that true honor is never blind—it’s anchored in obedience to the Father above all else. Blind honor demands silence and compliance. But God calls us to courageous clarity. Families...

True Beauty is not about the mirror—it’s about the soul. In a world that screams that your outward appearance is your ultimate value, God is calling His daughters to a radically different standard. Pastor Dennis references the story of Queen Esther, a woman who rose above her peers not because of a flawless exterior, but because of a fierce and distinguished inward beauty—the beauty of character,...

💪 What Is a Man? In a world that’s confused about manhood, God calls men to lead with conviction—not silence. Pastor Dennis dives deep into the story of Lot, a man who lost his voice, his influence, and his family because he refused to stand where God called him to stand. Lot wasn’t wicked—he was weak. He compromised when he should have confronted, stayed silent when he should have spoken, and hi...

God designed every believer to live under covering — not for control, but for protection 🙏. The spiritual covering of your pastor and leaders is one of God’s greatest gifts 🎁. It’s where you find guidance, correction, and safety when life’s storms hit 🌧️. When you’re submitted to the authority God placed over you, you position yourself for blessing, growth, and strength 💪. But when pride, offen...

💪 The Pain That Grows You Generosity isn’t always easy—sometimes it hurts. But just like lifting weights in the gym, the resistance we feel when we give is the very thing that builds our spiritual strength. Pastor Dennis unpacks how God uses generosity to stretch, shape, and strengthen us for greater impact. When we grip too tightly to what we have, we lose the very blessings God wants to pour in...

💡 The Kingdom Advances When Everyone Moves God never intended His Church to be built by a few—it was always designed to move through all of us. As we step into the launch of our new Experience Church Arizona Campus in Surprise, AZ, Pastor Dennis Cummins calls us to see this not as another location, but as a divine invitation. This isn’t just about a building—it’s about a movement. In this inspiri...

We live in a world that constantly feeds us junk—entertainment, opinions, and pleasures that promise satisfaction but leave us empty. Then, we wonder why the things of God don’t taste as good anymore. The truth is, you can’t develop a hunger for heaven while you’re full of the world.  In this powerful message, Pastor Steve Smothermon challenges us to change our spiritual diet. Psalm 34:8 says, “Ta...

Being a Kingdom Christian isn’t just about believing in God — it’s about aligning every part of your life with His rule and purpose. It’s choosing to see, live, and speak from heaven’s perspective here on earth. View Life God’s Way See the world through His eyes, not the world’s. Let His Word shape how you think, respond, and make decisions. When your perspective shifts to His, your purpose become...

Too often in our walk with Christ, we settle for “just enough.” In 2 Kings 13, the king of Israel was instructed by the prophet Elisha to strike the arrows on the ground. He struck only three times—and stopped. Because he held back, his victory was limited. How many times do we stop striking in our own lives—quitting prayer too soon, giving half-hearted worship, or allowing passion to fade when Go...

In these times, our eyes are drawn to headlines, to outrage, to events intended to shock us into fear or anger. But what if God is calling us to a different vision—one that fixes not on what’s loud or violent, but on the Author and Finisher of our faith? Dariel invites us into this kind of radical clarity, urging us to stay locked in on Jesus even when the world tries to pull our gaze elsewhere.  ...

💡 Beyond Me: Sharing in His Suffering, Sharing in His Glory Following Christ isn’t about chasing blessings—it’s about carrying a cross. Too often, we want the crown without the cost, the glory without the groaning. But the truth is this: you cannot step into resurrection power without walking through crucifixion pain. Pastor Dennis Cummins calls us higher—not into comfort, but into calling:✝️ Suf...

We all face “dashes”—rushing ahead, getting dashed by storms, or living the brief dash between birth and death. Don’t outrun God’s timing; build on Jesus, and your life stands when storms hit (Matthew 7). Use your dash to point people to Christ through compassion, generosity, and everyday influence. Keep Jesus in your boat—He calms the waves and leads you to the other side. Did you receive Jesus t...

In this message from our Beyond Me series, we dive into 2 Corinthians 9 and discover the balance between seed and bread. God gives us seed to sow and bread to eat—wisdom is knowing the difference, and faith is doing the right thing with both. 🌱 Seed Multiplies — What you sow faithfully, God increases. 🍞 Bread Provides — God’s provision sustains your life and meets your needs. 🛡️ Tithing Protects...

💡 Faith Isn’t Just a Feeling—It’s a Move God never called us to camp in comfort zones or cling to sentimentality. Too often, we stay in places He’s already called us out of, convincing ourselves it’s faithfulness—when in reality, it’s hesitation. And hesitation is simply defeat in disguise. In this bold and prophetic message, Pastor Dennis Cummins challenges us to stop reminiscing the past and st...