Legacy City Church

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In Exodus 32:15–24, Moses comes down from the mountain and finds Israel worshiping the golden calf. This sermon exposes the human tendency to minimize sin, shift blame, and say, “It wasn’t me.” Through Aaron’s excuse and Moses’ confrontation, we see why honest confession matters and how God calls His people out of denial and into repentance, healing, and mercy. Series: Leaving the Darkness - Legac...

In this Father’s Day sermon from Psalm 1, Pastor Josh Thompson shows the portrait of the happy man: careful about his company, captivated by the Word of God, and deeply rooted like a tree planted by streams of water. This message calls fathers, husbands, grandfathers, and all believers to abide in Christ, meditate on Scripture, and bear lasting fruit in their homes and lives. Learn more or give at...

In this sermon from Exodus 32:7–14, Pastor Josh Thompson teaches how God pulled Moses into His heart through intercession after Israel’s sin with the golden calf. Moses stands in the gap, prays God’s own covenant mercy back to Him, and shows us what it means to carry God’s burden for guilty people. This passage ultimately points to Jesus, the greater Mediator, who intercedes for His people and gav...

In Exodus 32:1–6, Pastor Josh Thompson shows how Israel forgets the God who rescued them and turns His gifts into a golden calf. This sermon looks at how God’s people forgot His timing, His salvation, and His worth, while God remained faithful and was already preparing to dwell among them. It is a sobering reminder of how quickly our hearts can drift, and a hope-filled call to remember the faithfu...

In this sermon from Exodus 31:12–18, Pastor Josh Thompson teaches on the Sabbath as God’s gift of time for His people to know Him. Before Israel began building the tabernacle, God reminded them to stop, rest, worship, and remember that He is the One who makes them holy. The Sabbath was made for our good, but it also points us to Christ, the true rest for weary souls. In Jesus, we stop striving and...

In Exodus 31:1–11, Pastor Josh Thompson teaches how God called Bezalel by name and filled him with the Spirit for skilled artistic work in the tabernacle. This sermon reminds us that God values creativity, craftsmanship, wisdom, and the ordinary work of our hands when it is offered to Him. Our gifts are not accidental, our calling is not wasted, and our work can display the glory of Christ. Series...

In this sermon from Luke 15:11-31, Pastor Aaron Stevens teaches through Jesus’ parable of the lost son and reveals the compassionate heart of the Father toward those who repent and return to Him. This message explores repentance, grace, stewardship, restoration, and the danger of self-righteousness through both the younger and older sons in the story. No matter how far someone has wandered, God’s...

In this Mother’s Day sermon from Proverbs 31, Pastor Josh Thompson reflects on the eternal value of a woman who fears the Lord. More Precious Than Jewels highlights the strength, compassion, wisdom, and faithfulness of godly women, while encouraging families to honor the mothers and spiritual mothers who shape generations through love and sacrifice. This message also reminds us that true fruitfuln...

In this sermon from Exodus 30:11–33, Pastor Josh Thompson explores how the tabernacle points directly to Jesus Christ. Through the ransom money, the bronze laver, and the holy anointing oil, we see that God redeems His people, cleanses them daily by grace, and sets them apart for holy living. This message is a powerful reminder that believers were bought with the blood of Christ, continually washe...

In this sermon from Exodus 30:1-10 and 34-38, Pastor Josh Thompson examines the altar of incense and the connection between prayer, worship, and atonement. The fragrance rising before God symbolized the prayers of His people, reminding us that prayer is meant to be continual, personal, and rooted in fellowship with Him. This message also points to Jesus Christ as the only reason sinners can approa...

In Exodus 29:22–46, Pastor Josh Thompson unpacks the purpose behind the tabernacle, the priesthood, and the repeated sacrifices of Israel. This message reveals how all of it points to one central truth: God makes a way to meet with His people. Discover how atonement, preparation, and sacrifice ultimately lead to Jesus, the final and perfect way into God’s presence. This sermon is a call to move be...

In a world filled with people yet marked by loneliness, what does true friendship actually look like? In this sermon from 1 Samuel 18 and 20, Pastor Josh Thompson explores the deep bond between David and Jonathan and what it teaches us about loyalty, sacrifice, and love. This message highlights God’s design for relationships and points to Jesus as the perfect friend who lays down His life for us....

What is our greatest need? In this Easter sermon from Luke 24:1–12, Pastor Josh Thompson explains why the resurrection of Jesus is the answer to both our longing for a meaningful life now and eternal life beyond death.  Discover how the empty tomb proves Jesus’ claims, offers forgiveness of sin, and brings real hope in a world that cannot satisfy. The resurrection is not just history, it changes e...

What kind of Savior are you looking for? In this Palm Sunday message from Luke 19:28–40, Pastor Josh Thompson explores Jesus’ triumphal entry and the expectations of the crowd. While they longed for political rescue, Jesus came to serve and to save from sin. Discover how His mission challenges our assumptions and calls us to trust Him as the true King. Learn more or give at https://legacycitychurc...

In Exodus 28:31–43, Pastor Josh Thompson explores the meaning behind the high priest’s garments and what they reveal about God’s holiness. This sermon confronts outward religion without inward transformation and shows why God must be approached with reverence. Ultimately, it points to Jesus as our perfect High Priest, who makes us acceptable before God and calls us to live set apart lives. Series:...

In 1 Samuel 21:1–15, David finds himself running for his life, making decisions driven by fear rather than faith. Pastor Chris Detweiler explores how fear can lead us away from truth, but also how seeking the Lord brings restoration and clarity. Through Psalm 34, we see David’s turning point as he shifts from fear to trust. This message is a reminder that God is near in every storm and faithful to...

In Exodus 28:15–30, God instructs Moses to create the high priest’s breastplate set with twelve precious stones representing the tribes of Israel. In this sermon, Pastor Josh Thompson explains how this powerful image reveals that God’s people are treasured, known by name, and carried close to His heart. This passage also shows how God guided His people and ultimately points to Jesus Christ, our gr...

In this sermon from Exodus 27:20–21 and Exodus 28:1–14, Pastor Josh Thompson explores the powerful symbolism of the high priest carrying the names of the tribes of Israel on his shoulders before God. This picture reveals a deeper truth about Jesus Christ, our true High Priest, who continually intercedes for His people. Through the imagery of the tabernacle lamp and the priestly garments, we see ho...

In Exodus 27:1–19, the bronze altar stood at the entrance to the tabernacle, and its fire was never allowed to go out. Pastor Josh Thompson explains why continual sacrifice revealed continual sin and why the system itself pointed forward to something greater. Through Hebrews 9 and 10, we see that Jesus became the once-and-for-all sacrifice, accomplishing what millions of offerings never could. The...

Exodus 26:1–37 may seem like blueprints and measurements, but it reveals something far deeper. In this sermon, Pastor Josh Thompson explains how the tabernacle was designed as the place where heaven touched earth. The veil stood as a reminder that sin separates humanity from a holy God, yet it also pointed forward to Christ. When Jesus died and the veil was torn, access to God was opened. Through...

In Exodus 25:31–40, Pastor Josh Thompson explores the meaning of the golden lampstand in the tabernacle and its connection to Jesus Christ, the Light of the world. This sermon reveals how God is the source of all light and life, why darkness cannot exist where He dwells, and how Christ brings spiritual sight to those who follow Him. Discover what it means to live illuminated by God’s presence and...

In Exodus 25:23–30, Pastor Josh Thompson explores the meaning of the table of showbread and what it reveals about God’s covenant provision. The bread of the Presence reminded Israel that their needs were always before God’s face and that His care never ceased. This sermon traces that promise through Scripture, pointing to Jesus as the true Bread of Life who alone satisfies our deepest hunger. A ti...

In Exodus 25:9–22, God reveals where He chooses to meet with His people. Not at the law, but at the mercy seat. Pastor Josh Thompson unpacks the design of the tabernacle and shows how God’s holiness and mercy meet without compromise. This sermon confronts casual faith, explains why sincerity is not obedience, and points to the cross as the true fulfillment of the mercy seat. God still invites sinn...

In Exodus 25:1–9, God calls His redeemed people to give from willing hearts as an act of worship. In this sermon, Pastor Josh Thompson explains why generosity flows from grace, not pressure, and how giving reveals what truly holds our trust. As Israel prepares a dwelling place for God’s presence, we are reminded that God does not need our resources, but He invites our devotion. This message challe...