Legacy Church Messages

Dive into 1 Samuel 1 as Pr. Samuel shows how Hannah prayed for God to intervene in her situation. When we walk through affliction, pour out your soul to the Lord and ask for his power to move. God answers prayer!

Pr. Samuel shares from 2 Timothy 2 on what it means to be discipled and to disciple others. Paul’s writes to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2 showing how discipleship is a multiplying process—learning the truth, living it faithfully, and entrusting it to others. It's time to get discipled and then get discipling!

Pr. Steve shares how the birth of Jesus fulfilled the prophecy to heal the divide caused by sin and have God to be with us. God once walked with man in the Garden of Eden, but from the first sin that relationship was broken. God sent his son, Jesus Christ, to provide the way to redemption for mankind, and thus allow us to walk with God in personal relationship again.

This message dives into Christ's sacrifice and the sacrifice necessary to follow Christ. Pr. Samuel explains how sacrifice is giving up something valuable for something greater, culminating in Christ’s sinless life and death that made relationship with God possible. From this foundation, believers are called to respond by living changed lives—offering themselves as “living sacrifices” through repe...

In this message, Pr. Steve shares how Christians are to be part of God's plan on earth to display his love and glory. God has made you with the purpose of spreading his goodness to others. Pr. Steve shows how the trials in our lives are the preparation for God's purpose, and the church needs to be ready to be used by God.

Pr. Steve speaks on the importance of speaking words of life over your life. Providing regular praise to God may seem crazy to the world, but learn to speak "life words" over your life instead of "death words" and see how God's joy moves in your life.

Bwalya, a member of the church board at Legacy Church, gives a sermon that calls the congregation to move from a place of personal pain and brokenness to actively fulfilling their divine purpose. God is actively healing wounds from rejection, betrayal, and shame, and breaking spirits of fear and anxiety to free people from being "benched." Bwalya also challenges listeners that their healing is not...

Pastor Steve shared from Philippians about living with joy and spiritual freedom no matter our circumstances—just as Paul did from prison. We’re called to live from heaven to earth, receiving God’s peace, strength, and authority to rise above fear, anxiety, and doubt. As we walk in humility, unity, and our identity in Christ, we can stand firm, resist spiritual attacks, and reflect Jesus in a worl...

At this time when people are needing assistance with food and basic provisions, Pr. Steve highlights the importance of being benevolent as a follower of Christ and how that is to play out in our lives.

Pr. Steve shares how life often feels like a journey without a clear map, but God's guidance works more like a compass than a GPS. When God called Abraham, He didn't provide a detailed itinerary but simply said to come to a land He would show. This compass approach requires faith and trust in God's direction rather than demanding complete knowledge of our destination. We must prepare for the unexp...

This sermon dives into spiritual warfare, emphasizing that while a spiritual battle is currently raging between God's kingdom and the demonic realm, God has already secured ultimate victory. Pastor Samuel explains that demons hate humanity because we are made in God's image and they cannot directly harm God, so they attack what He loves most - us. The message covers three main areas: why demons ha...

Romans 14-15 focuses on Christian maturity and unity within the body of Christ. Pastor Steve emphasizes the importance of not judging others over disputable matters while being sensitive to weaker believers. He shares personal experiences about legalistic church environments where people were controlled by rules rather than guided by grace. The sermon transitions to discuss God's inclusive plan fo...

Pr. Steve goes into Romans 13, which provides clear guidance for Christians navigating their relationship with government authority. The passage establishes that all earthly authority flows from God's divine pattern, making submission to government an act of worship to God himself. While believers are called to submit to governing authorities, pay taxes, and show respect, there are biblical ground...

Pr. Steve dives into Paul's message in Romans 12:1-2 calls believers to become living sacrifices by dying to self and embracing transformation rather than conforming to worldly patterns. This transformation happens through the Holy Spirit, not merely through learning. Humility forms the foundation of Christian living - not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less. Moses exemplified...

Pr. Steve dives into Romans 8 for the next sermon in the series, "A Walk Through Romans". Romans 8:1 declares there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, offering freedom from the struggle described in Romans 7. Victory comes through surrendering to the Spirit, pursuing God, and hiding in Him. The battleground for this victory is our mind, where we must actively resist temptation and set o...

Paul's message in Romans 7 reveals the transformative journey from living under the law to embracing God's grace. The law was never meant to remove sin but to expose it, much like speed limit signs don't cause speeding but define it. Many believers exhaust themselves trying to achieve righteousness through rule-keeping and performance, but Paul describes this as an unwinnable battle when fought in...

In his last sermon as senior pastor at Legacy Church, Pastor Jake reflects on his 10 years of ministry, highlighting miracles, relationships, and the church's growth. He explains that his decision to transition came through divine guidance, including dreams where God instructed him to declutter and follow His presence, comparing it to the Israelites following the pillar of fire in the desert. Pr....

In this sermon, Pastor Jake dives into Romans 6, focusing on how grace is not a license to sin but a call to transformation. He emphasizes that when we accept Christ, our old sinful nature is crucified with Him, and we are given a new identity. Pastor Jake challenges believers to stop identifying as sinners and instead live in the resurrection power that Christ provides, recognizing that sin no lo...

As we continue our series 'A Walk Through Romans,' Pastor Jake explores Romans chapter 5, diving deeper into justification by faith rather than works. He emphasizes that believers cannot earn God's favor or salvation as these are free gifts given through Christ's sacrifice. Pastor Jake explains that true faith comes through surrender, not striving, and that trials and suffering produce endurance,...

In this sermon from Romans 3, Pastor Jake focuses on the universal need for salvation and God's righteousness through faith. He explains how Paul establishes that all people—both Jews and Gentiles—have sinned and fallen short of God's glory. The sermon emphasizes that salvation comes not through works or following the law, but through faith in Jesus Christ and His finished work on the cross. This...

In this sermon, Pastor Jake continues a series on Romans, focusing on chapter 2. While Romans 1 addressed the sins of the Roman culture, chapter 2 turns inward to examine hypocrisy within the church. Pastor Jake emphasizes that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearances or actions. He challenges believers not to judge others while harboring secret sins, explaining that true righteousne...

This sermon explores the parable of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15, focusing on how both sons struggled with their identity as sons of the father. Pastor Jake emphasizes that many Christians today struggle with similar identity issues, either running from God like the younger son or serving without understanding their true position like the elder son. The message particularly highlights how a pover...

Biblical discipleship demands complete surrender and transformation, going far beyond mere church attendance or Bible study. Following Jesus requires denying ourselves, taking up our cross daily, and submitting fully to God's will. True surrender means ceasing resistance to God's direction, giving up control, and becoming a living sacrifice. This transformation involves letting go of personal comf...

The sermon discusses the Gospel of the Kingdom, explaining how it differs from just preaching salvation alone. Guest speaker, Dr. David Nichols, emphasizes that the Gospel of the Kingdom includes both God's reign (spiritual authority) and eventual realm (physical kingdom), with Jesus demonstrating this through healing, deliverance, and miracles. He shares personal testimonies of healing and delive...

The sermon focuses on evangelism and introduces Legacy Church's "30/30 Project", challenging the church to perform one act of evangelism daily for 30 days. Pastor Jake emphasizes that evangelism isn't just about talking, but about taking action and being an expression of Jesus to the world around us. He explains that evangelism can take many forms, from praying for strangers to paying for someone'...