Local Church Forsyth

 In Exodus 14, Pastor Chris unpacks how the Israelites faced this exact dilemma—caught between the Red Sea and Pharaoh's army. Through their story, he reveals a powerful truth: unless the Lord rescues, we're destined to fall flat. Rather than rushing back to our "Egypt" or trying to fix everything ourselves, Pastor Chris challenges us to wait faithfully for God's divine intervention, just as He pa...

 In a powerful exploration of Moses' reluctant journey, Pastor Chris reveals how even this great biblical leader wrestled with "what if they..." doubts, feelings of inadequacy, and wishes for God to choose someone else. Through Moses' story, we discover that God's power works best through our weaknesses, and He equips those He calls. Whether you're facing a daunting transition or divine assignment...

In Pastor Chris's powerful message, we discover how God transformed an 80-year-old shepherd into the legendary leader of Israel. Drawing from Moses's encounter with the burning bush, Chris reveals that God delights in using broken, pliable people for His greatest work. Through vivid examples—from baseball gloves to Brussels sprouts—we learn that God's presence matters more than our resume, and His...

Listen for a Year End recap, from Pastor Chris and Pastor Christian, to hear how God has blessed Local Church in 2025. 

In a powerful Christmas Eve message, Pastor Chris shares a transformative encounter between Jesus and Simeon—a moment when one man's lifelong spiritual hunger was finally satisfied. Through a relatable story of his own chaotic Christmas tree mishap, Chris reveals how we often try to prop up our messy lives instead of surrendering to Christ. Ready to trade exhaustion for true peace? This message il...

In this powerful message, Pastor Chris unveils how the entire Old Testament points to Jesus as the perfect Passover Lamb, born to be the ultimate sacrifice. Through vivid connections from Exodus to Luke, we discover how Jesus transformed the ancient Passover into something deeply personal—communion. Whether you're wrestling with life's challenges or seeking deeper meaning in familiar traditions, t...

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to encounter a king who changes everything? In Matthew 2, we witness three dramatic responses to Jesus' kingship—from Herod's hostile resistance to the wise men's humble worship. Pastor Chris vividly illustrates how we too often grip tightly to our power, emotions, and possessions instead of surrendering to Christ's authority. 

Pastor Chris invites us to "behold" Jesus through fresh eyes in this powerful message about Emmanuel—God with us. Through Joseph's story of unexpected faith, we discover three transformative truths about Jesus: His divine nature as God incarnate, His humble choice to walk among us, and His boundless love that meets us in our brokenness. Whether facing storms or seeking purpose, this timely message...

Through the powerful story of ten healed lepers, Pastor Chris reveals how true gratitude must move from feeling to expression. Drawing from the one leper who returned to thank Jesus, we learn three keys to living gratefully: opening our eyes to daily blessings, pausing our hectic pace to express thanks, and humbly overcoming tensions that block our gratitude. This transformative message will help...

Pastor Josh vulnerably shares his journey through betrayal at his former church, revealing how offense can trap us—but forgiveness sets us free. Through practical wisdom on stopping assumptions, breaking cycles of rehearsal, and choosing to bless those who hurt us, this powerful message shows how God can transform pain into purpose. Whether you're dreading holiday tensions or carrying old church h...

Has pursuing success left you spiritually thirsty? Pastor Chris tackles this challenging truth in his powerful conclusion to the series on Revelation's seven churches. Through the lens of Laodicea—a wealthy but lukewarm congregation—he reveals how chasing wealth, success, and self-reliance can leave us spiritually dehydrated, even when we seem to "have it all." Drawing from Jesus' stark warning, P...

Through a powerful message to the ancient church of Philadelphia, Pastor Chris unveils how a small but faithful congregation's unwavering obedience led to extraordinary divine opportunities. Drawing from their example, he shares how we too can walk confidently through God's open doors, knowing we're protected and destined for eternity with Christ. Whether facing uncertainty or seeking direction, t...

In this powerful message from Revelation, Pastor Chris exposes the Church of Sardis's fatal flaw—a reputation for vitality masking inner spiritual death. Through vivid stories of unexpected wake-up calls, he reveals how Satan lulls us into comfortable Christianity while Jesus urgently calls us to "Wake up! Remember! Repent!" Exploring the marks of both dead and living churches, this message challe...

Have you ever felt stuck in a spiritual battle, unsure of your next move? In this powerful message, Pastor Josh unpacks the surprising story of Joshua's treaty with the Gibeonites to reveal four game-changing principles for facing life's challenges. Through personal stories—from his daughter's medical journey to marriage counseling moments—he shows how consulting God, remembering His faithfulness,...

Have you ever felt the tension between spiritual growth and seduction? In this powerful message from Revelation, Pastor Chris explores the church of Thyatira—a small town where big things were happening. Through vivid stories of BBQ wisdom and Little League lessons, he unpacks Jesus' words about constant spiritual improvement and the dangers of subtle seduction. Whether you're feeling stalled in y...

Have you ever found yourself slowly drifting from what you know is right? Pastor Chris explores the Church of Pergamum's dangerous dance with compromise in this eye-opening message from Revelation. Through a powerful illustration with a mousetrap, he shows how Satan sets subtle snares through compromised doctrine and morals. Drawing from his recent mission trip to Cuba, Pastor Chris contrasts a fa...

In this powerful message, Pastor Chris explores Jesus's words to the persecuted church of Smyrna, revealing timeless comfort for today's struggles. He unpacks how Jesus reigns supreme and intimately knows our pain. Facing trials or feeling alone? Discover how to walk without fear and remain faithful, anchored in Christ's promise to make all things new. Don't miss this inspiring reminder that your...

Have you ever found yourself going through the spiritual motions, checking religious boxes while your heart feels strangely cold? In this eye-opening message, Pastor Chris explores Jesus' sobering words to the church of Ephesus—a congregation doing everything right on the outside while having lost their first love for Christ. Through vivid examples from modern life and Scripture, he reveals how pe...

 In this compelling message, Pastor Gerald unpacks how the Holy Spirit—the same power that raised Jesus from the dead—lives within believers to transform their lives. Through personal stories of adoption and fatherhood, he reveals five vital roles of the Spirit: convicting us of truth, empowering us to overcome, adopting us into God's family, interceding in our struggles, and shaping us to be more...

Have you ever felt crushed by life's weight? In times of suffering, Pastor Chris reminds us that Jesus remains King, even amid darkness. Drawing from James 5, he shares how Job's enduring patience through trials offers hope for our own seasons of pain. With earnest, emotional prayers and the support of fellow believers, we're called to patiently persist—not seeking quick fixes, but trusting God's...

Have you ever wondered if your tight grip on life's steering wheel is actually holding you back? Pastor Chris vulnerably shares his own journey of releasing control, especially with money, in this powerful message from James 4-5. Through vivid stories and biblical truth, he exposes three dangerous lies we believe about wealth—that money matters most, justifies any means, and exists for our pleasur...

What does true humility look like in a world obsessed with self? Through a powerful examination of James 4, Pastor Chris confronts our tendency to fight, chase worldly pleasures, and cheat on God with misplaced devotion.  This challenging message unpacks why humbling ourselves before a holy God isn't optional—it's essential for authentic faith. Don't miss this convicting yet hope-filled exploratio...

Have you ever wondered about the devastating power—or life-giving potential—of your words? In this compelling message from the Book of James, Pastor Chris reveals how our speech can either direct or destroy, bless or curse. Through vivid examples of bits guiding horses and rudders steering ships, he shows how even our smallest words carry immense weight. Drawing from his own candid struggles with...

Have you ever caught yourself sizing someone up based on their appearance or status? Pastor Chris challenges us with a powerful message from James 2 about showing favoritism. Drawing from James' direct words, Chris confronts how we view others, ourselves, and sin—reminding us that faith in action shows no favoritism. Whether you're wrestling with identity or seeking to love others better, this mes...

Have you ever felt the weight of your faith, realizing that it requires more than just acknowledgment—it demands action? In this week's powerful sermon, Chris dives into the transformative message of the book of James, specifically focusing on the call to not only hear God's word but to live it out daily.  This call to action doesn't merely challenge us to listen but to actively engage with Script...