Impact Church

Sometimes God gives us a clear next step and calls us to act. Other times, our need to “figure it all out” steals our peace. Instead of relying on God, we default to striving, hustling, and people-pleasing, asking what builds our kingdom rather than God’s. But what if we paused to pray and seek wise counsel? It may feel counterintuitive to let go of constant productivity, yet the more we say yes t...

The Old Testament is not obsolete — it is essential for understanding God’s holiness, humanity’s sinfulness, covenant, sacrifice, grace, and ultimately Jesus. The Old Testament still teaches, shapes, warns, and strengthens believers because it helps us know Jesus.

Every major Old Testament figure leaves us longing for a better version fulfilled in Jesus.

Most people read the Old Testament as disconnected moral stories, but Jesus said the Scriptures were ultimately about Him. The Old Testament is not the story of Israel trying to find God; it is the story of God preparing the world for Jesus.

Mature faith perseveres through hardship, leans on prayer, and stays anchored in truth. It also reaches out to restore those who have drifted away.

We often live like we’re in control, but faith calls us to surrender everything to God. That includes our future and our finances.

There are two kinds of wisdom shaping our lives: one from the world and one from God. The difference is revealed in humility, peace, and the posture of our hearts.

Our words have the power to build up or tear down, revealing what’s really in our hearts. Spiritual maturity is seen in learning to control the tongue.

The gospel eliminates favoritism and calls us to see people the way God does. Genuine faith shows up in how we treat those who can offer us nothing in return.

It’s not enough to hear God’s Word—we’re called to live it out in everyday life. Real transformation happens when obedience moves from intention to action.

Faith isn’t proven in comfort but in pressure, where trials reveal what we truly trust. God uses difficult seasons to grow endurance and shape us into spiritually mature people.

Easter at Impact

Psalm 118 is a triumphant Psalm of thanksgiving and victory. It contains the words shouted on Palm Sunday: “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” This Psalm finds direct fulfillment in Jesus’ triumphal entry (Matthew 21). The crowds quote Psalm 118 without fully realizing its depth. The One they celebrate as King will soon be rejected—yet through rejection, He becomes the foundation of...

Psalm 69 is one of the most quoted Psalms in the New Testament. What begins as David’s cry of suffering becomes a prophetic window into Christ. This sermon shows how the suffering of David foreshadows the suffering of Jesus. The Psalm moves from anguish to confidence in God’s salvation—just as the cross leads to resurrection.

Psalm 51 is David’s prayer of repentance after his sin with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11–12). This is not a polished religious prayer—it is raw confession. David is not managing his image; he is pleading for mercy. Psalm 51 shows that failure does not have to be final. When we come clean before God, He does not crush us—He cleanses us.

Psalm 42 captures spiritual longing: “As the deer pants for streams of water…” This Psalm gives voice to those who feel spiritually dry, discouraged, or distant from God. How do you walk through anxiety, depression, doubt, or disappointment? The Psalmist models how to preach hope to himself: “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Put your hope in God.”

Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved passages in all of Scripture. Written by David, a former shepherd himself, it paints a picture of a God who makes you, leads you, refreshes you, and guides you. Even in the midst of our enemies and the valley, the shepherd invites us to His table.

Some believe they must “clean themselves up” or fix their issues before following Jesus. This sermon uses Matthew’s calling (Matthew 9), Jesus saying He came for the sick, and the story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15). The message: Jesus meets us before we are ready, not after. He calls imperfect people to walk with Him now, not someday.

Many people wrestle with doubts, questions, or intellectual barriers that keep them from trusting God. Using Nicodemus (John 3) and Thomas (John 20), this sermon shows that Jesus never rejects honest questions. Instead of waiting until all doubts disappear, Jesus invites people to take a step of faith in the middle of uncertainty.

Many people avoid full devotion because they’re waiting for the “right time.” Using the Rich Young Ruler (Mark 10) and Jesus’ statement “let the dead bury their own dead” (Luke 9:60), this sermon confronts the excuses that delay obedience. It challenges hearers to reorder priorities, choose generosity, and place God above comfort, convenience, and control.

Forgiveness is often postponed—“I’ll forgive when they apologize… when things change… when I’m not angry anymore.” Through the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18), this message reveals how unforgiveness traps us, and how Jesus calls us to forgive because we have been forgiven. Forgiveness is not waiting for someone else to change; it’s choosing freedom today.

Too often we think about our spiritual formation as more things we need to do. But what if our hurried life is actually the problem? An overstuffed life leads to an underdeveloped soul. Instead of making things more complicated with more things to do, we are going to simplify by eliminating things that add hurry to our lives.

Silence and Solitude are not optional for spiritual health - they were foundational to Jesus’ life and power. We will never hear God clearly if we are never quiet.

Sabbath is demonstrated from the very beginning of the world. But sabbath is not about stopping productivity - it’s about stopping to remember who really sustains our lives. Sabbath is the resistance against hurry and trust in God’s provision.

One of the biggest threats to our spiritual growth isn’t sin or the devil, it is hurry. Most people live lives that are too busy to live emotionally healthy and spiritually vibrant. What is the solution? It is exactly what Jesus preached and modeled: Slowing down.