Fierce Church Sermons

💙 Welcome back to the Land of Blue — where healing doesn’t stop at forgiveness. Last week, we talked about moving forward from guilt. But what happens after forgiveness? What do you do when regret no longer condemns you… but you still feel unchanged? In Psalm 51:10, David prays one of the most honest prayers in the Bible: 👉 “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” This sermon explores the next step...

💙 Welcome to the Land of Blue — the Valley of Regret. If you’ve ever looked back on your life and thought “I hate who I used to be”… If guilt keeps replaying old moments you wish you could undo… If shame makes you feel distant from God, faith, or even yourself… This message is for you. 🫶 In this sermon, “When You Hate Your Past,” we explore Psalm 51 and David’s honest, broken prayer after his gr...

Christmas doesn’t always feel joyful. For many of us, it feels heavy… lonely… or painful. 💙 In this Christmas Eve message from the Blue Christmas series, we step away from the traditional nativity story and into one of the most emotional moments in Scripture — the story of Lazarus. This sermon speaks directly to the reality we all live in: 🦠 Sin is a disease we didn’t choose 💔 Death touches eve...

Fear has a way of making everything feel darker than it really is. 🌲💙 When you’re in what Pastor Mark calls the Shadowy Forest of Feeling, your emotions can start speaking louder than the facts — and quitting can feel like the only way out. In this second message of the Land of Blue series, we look at the story of Elijah and what happens when even a powerful prophet feels abandoned, angry, exhau...

Waiting can feel unbearable — especially when you’re already tired, hurting, or stuck in depression. 😔 In this message from our new series Blue Christmas, Pastor Mark Carter takes us into what he calls “The Land of Blue” — that season where life feels heavy, God feels quiet, and answers feel far away. Drawing from Psalm 4 and 42, this sermon speaks directly to anyone who’s: 💙 Waiting on God to c...

What does joy-fueled generosity really look like? 🤔💭 This week, Robert James teaches from 1 Corinthians 8:1–15 and shows us how Paul invites believers into a life of joyful, sacrificial generosity — the kind that looks like Jesus. 🙌 Paul reminds us that Jesus didn’t just give a little — He gave everything . And when our giving is fueled by joy, not guilt or pressure, it becomes an expression of...

Are you in a season where it feels like God is cutting things out of your life? 🌿✂️ A relationship… a dream… a plan… or even a version of yourself you used to love? In this powerful message from Erica Adkins, she teaches us what Jesus meant in John 15 when He called Himself the Vine and called us the branches. When you abide in Jesus, you grow — but you also get pruned. And pruning isn’t punishme...

Are you exhausted from trying to “be a good Christian” by following a million rules? 😩 Do you ever feel like you’re working hard but not actually growing? Pastor Alaina Bennetts brings a powerful message about grace-powered growth , not rule-powered pressure. 🙌💛 She shares how she used to live under the weight of perfectionism, legalism, and the thought that God only loved her if she performed...

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is it too late for me?” or felt like your dreams expired while you were waiting… this message is for you. 🌅 In this Fierce Pathways sermon, we look at Caleb and Joshua — two leaders who waited decades before stepping into God’s promise. ⏳ The Israelites wandered the wilderness for 40 years, but God was still faithful. And He’s still faithful to you. Sometimes life doesn...

It’s FREEDOM SUNDAY at Fierce Church — one of our most exciting days of the year! 🎉 Today, we’re celebrating what God is doing through YOUR generosity — both inside and outside the walls of Fierce! 🙌 We’re helping fund: ✨Churches around the World 🌎 The International Justice Mission (IJM) to fight human trafficking 🎥 Our own Production, Digital Media, and Events Ministries so more people can e...

Ever felt like you’ve done everything you can and still nothing changes? 😞  Esther knew that feeling. In Esther 7, she was facing an impossible situation — her people were marked for destruction, and only God could move the heart of the king. When life feels impossible, that’s the perfect time to ask for God’s help. 🙌 He isn’t waiting for you to fix things on your own; He’s waiting for you to co...

Ever wonder if God actually notices all the hard work you’re putting in? 😔 Whether it’s at your job, with your family, or trying to grow in your faith — it’s easy to feel unseen. But Scripture shows us that God will remember your obedience, even when no one else does. This message will encourage you to stay faithful even when it feels like no one’s watching. Your obedience is an investment, not a...

When the pressure rises, do you stay poised—or do you lash out? In For Such a Time as This (Part 7), Pastor Carter teaches how Esther remained calm, wise, and emotionally intelligent in the face of danger, while Haman’s pride sent him spiraling into outrage. This message will help you: 💡 Learn how to stay centered and Christ-confident when emotions run high. ❤️ Approach people with compassion ins...

⏳ Feeling stuck? Wondering why things aren’t happening fast enough — the promotion, the healing, the change you’ve been praying for? You’re not alone. In this message from Pastor Mark Carter, we learn that God’s timing is never late, even when it feels like everything is standing still. Drawing from Psalm 37 and the story of Mordecai and Esther, Pastor Carter shows how God sometimes calls us to t...

🙋‍♀️ What if your next “yes” to God changes everything? This week at Fierce Church, Pastor Mark Carter continued our For Such a Time as This series with a powerful reminder from the story of Esther — that you are here on purpose, for a purpose. Just like Esther, God has positioned you exactly where you are for a reason, and saying yes to Him is how you step into your destiny. When we say no to se...

🌱 We all want to belong. We all want significance. But what if your worth isn’t tied to your grades, your job, your likes, or your success? What if you carry something deeper — Spiritual DNA — that comes from being made in the image of God and redeemed through Christ? In this message, Robert James walks us through how God designed us with purpose: identity, relationships, creativity, justice — th...

Feeling like life is just happening to you? 😔 In Esther 4, Queen Esther moved from victim to catalyst — she risked her life, called her people to pray & fast, and acted in God’s strength. This message will help you break free from passivity, embrace responsibility, and step into the moment you were created for 🙌. 📖 Scripture: Esther 4 🎯 You’ll learn: • How prayer & fasting fuel courage...

Is the devil real… or just a scary story? 😈 In this practical message from the For Such a Time as This series, Pastor Mark Carter breaks down what the Bible actually says about your ancient enemy — and how he uses fear and deceit (especially online) to divide Christians and make us fall away from Christ. No fear-mongering here — just common-sense tools to stand firm in truth and love. ✨ You’ll l...

Feeling trapped? 😔 Esther knew what that felt like — taken from her home and thrust into a palace she didn’t choose. In this message from Esther 2, Pastor Mark Carter shows you how to grow when you’re stuck, how to handle “sandpaper people,” and how surrender + excellence can lead to God’s favor. 🌱✨ You’ll discover how to: ✅ Stay faithful to your duty in hard places ✅ Combine surrender + exce...

What do you do when God feels silent? Esther 1 reminds us that even in a world filled with uncertainty—when governments fail, people disappoint us, and life feels shaky—God is still fully in charge.  In this sermon, Pastor Mark Carter unpacks the cultural and historical context of Esther and helps us see how God’s sovereignty and wisdom shine through, even when we can’t see or hear Him clearly. 👉...

Why doesn’t God answer prayer? Why do bad things happen even when I pray? In this message from Pastor Andy Schmeck in the Fierce Pathways series, we dive into the real reasons prayer works (and why sometimes it feels like it doesn’t). You’ll learn: What we can expect from resurrection life—and why we should pray for a whole, healed life now. Why sin can hinder our prayers—and how God exchanges our...

😔 Church pain is real. It leaves scars, doubts, and questions that don’t go away easily. But sometimes the barrier to healing isn’t just what happened to us—it’s the pride that keeps us from taking the steps God is asking of us. In 2 Kings 5:1–14, Naaman had the power, position, and influence—but he also had leprosy. When God’s prophet gave him simple instructions to be healed, his pride almost s...

😔 Church pain is real. It leaves scars, doubts, and questions that don’t go away easily. But sometimes the barrier to healing isn’t just what happened to us—it’s the pride that keeps us from taking the steps God is asking of us. In 2 Kings 5:1–14 , Naaman had the power, position, and influence—but he also had leprosy. When God’s prophet gave him simple instructions to be healed, his pride almost...

😔 You’ve been hurt. By the people who were supposed to love you, protect you, and walk with you in faith. Maybe it was leaders, friends, or the system itself. You’re not alone. Jesus was hurt by “church people” too. This sermon in the No Pain Like Church Pain series speaks to those who feel like giving up—to the ones who are done with the pain. But God isn’t done with you. Trials may be painful,...

Everyone wants security, influence, and success—but is money the answer? In this Fierce Pathways message, Pastor Mark Carter explores Proverbs 18:11, 28:11, and 8:18 to uncover the deceptive power of wealth and the true treasure found in a life shaped by God’s wisdom. If you’ve ever struggled with guilt around money, or wrestled with how Christians should handle it, this message brings clarity, ch...