Pillar Church Podcast

Blind spots are easy to ignore. Until they become impossible to ignore. What we refuse to see can shape our future. In this message, “Where Are You With Blind Spots? When Blind Spots Become Deadly,” we examine the life of David in 2 Samuel 11–12 and discover how unchecked blind spots can quietly lead even the strongest believers away from God. What began with a single compromise grew into deceptio...

One of the greatest obstacles to spiritual freedom isn't what happened to you—it's what you refuse to release. In this message, “Where Are You With… Forgiveness? // How Good Are You at Forgiving?”, we explore why forgiveness is one of the clearest marks of spiritual maturity and one of the most powerful acts of obedience in the Christian life. Unforgiveness doesn't just affect your rel...

In this message, “Where Are You With The Holy Spirit?”, we explore one of the most important questions every believer must answer: What is my relationship with the Holy Spirit really like? Jesus told His disciples that it was actually to their advantage that He go away so that the Holy Spirit could come. Why? Because the Christian life was never meant to be lived in human strength alone. The Holy...

Fear can be powerful and persuasive. But fear does not have to lead. In this message, “Where Are You With Fear? What To Do When Fear Takes Hold” we confront one of the most common struggles in the human experience. From Deuteronomy 20 to the story of David and Goliath, Scripture reminds us that fear may be present, but it does not have to have the final word. The people of God have always faced ba...

In this message,  “Do You Even Know Where You Are?” , we explore one of the most important—and often overlooked—questions God asks His people. The first question God asked humanity wasn’t about what Adam had done. It was about where Adam was. “Where are you?” Before God leads us forward, He often confronts us with our current reality. Because if we don’t know where we are spiritually, emotionally,...

In this message,  “Loved Enough To Correct: Do You Revel In God’s Rebuke?” , we explore a truth that many believers struggle to embrace:  God's correction is not a sign of His rejection—it's evidence of His love. In a culture that often avoids conviction and resists correction, Scripture reveals that the Lord disciplines those He loves and rebukes those in whom He delights. His goal is nev...

Insecurity is more than self-doubt. It’s more than low confidence. Left unchecked, insecurity becomes a trap. In this message, “The Hidden Costs Of Insecurity: Don’t Let Your Insecurity Become A Trap,” we look at the story of Jephthah in Judges 11 and see how unresolved wounds can quietly shape our decisions, relationships, and view of ourselves. Though Jephthah was empowered by God and used might...

What happens when heaven opens over a life fully surrendered to God? In this message, we explore what Scripture reveals about living with greater awareness of God’s presence, greater trust in His provision, and greater boldness for His mission. Throughout the Bible, moments of open heaven were never just emotional experiences—they led to revelation, transformation, generosity, and evangelism. In t...

Remembering is more than reflection. It’s more than looking back. Remembering is an act of faith. In this message, “Remember The Memorial Stones: Are You Still Celebrating What God Has Already Done?” we walk through Scripture and discover how memorial stones were used to mark moments where God moved powerfully. They weren’t just reminders of the past—they were sacred declarations that God had been...

Not everything new is better. Sometimes what you need most… is something old. In this message,  “It’s Time To Re-Dig The Wells,”  we look at Genesis 26 and the life of Isaac, who didn’t chase something new—he recovered what had been buried.  The wells his father once dug had been stopped up, covered, and forgotten. But when Isaac re-dug them, life flowed again. This sermon challenges us with a pow...

God doesn’t just visit. He dwells. And He meets us where altars are built. In this message, “Where God Comes Down: It’s Time To Rebuild The Sacred Altars,” we’re invited to rediscover a pattern seen all throughout Scripture—God reveals Himself where people intentionally make space for Him. Altars were never about routine; they were about surrender, remembrance, and real encounters with God. Over t...

Not every idol is made of stone. Some are built quietly—in our hearts. In this message,  “The Things You Can’t Put Down: It’s Time To Tear Down Every Idol,”  we confront a hard truth: anything that takes God’s place in our lives has become an idol.  What we chase, protect, and prioritize can slowly replace the One we’re meant to worship. This sermon walks through Scripture to help us recognize the...

Spiritual warfare isn’t random. It isn’t passive. It’s intentional—and so is our response. In this message, “When God’s Enemy Attacks: A Blueprint For Spiritual Warfare,” we’re reminded in 1 Peter 5 that we have a real enemy who is actively seeking to devour. But his attacks are not without reason. He opposes us because of how deeply God loves us and because of the purpose God is working through o...

The resurrection is more than a moment. It’s more than a story. The resurrection changes everything. In this message, “Death Could Not Hold Him: He’s Alive & It Changes EVERYTHING,” we walk through Luke 24 and encounter the reality of the empty tomb. The question asked that morning still echoes today: “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive?” Jesus is not there—He is risen...

We all want a miracle. But what if God wants to give you something greater? In this message,  “From Miracle To Revelation: Why His Presence Changes Everything,”  we walk through John 11 and the story of Lazarus to uncover a powerful truth: Miracles change the moment… but His presence changes your life. This sermon speaks directly to anyone waiting on God—believing for breakthrough, healing, or int...

Something is missing in the Church today. Not passion. Not activity. But  awe . In this message,  “Filled With Awe Again: Returning to the Fear of the Lord,”  we look at the early Church in Acts and rediscover a foundational truth: when the fear of the Lord is present, everything changes. They didn’t just gather—they lived with a deep awareness of God’s holiness, power, and presence. And because o...

Following Jesus was never meant to stop with us. In this message,  “You’re Supposed to Make Disciples,”  we look at Jesus’ words in Matthew 28 and the mission He gave every believer:  “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Jesus didn’t die to create passive church attenders—He died to raise up  disciple makers . The call of every Christian is not only to grow in faith, but to help others grow as...

Prayer is more than a moment. It’s more than a routine. Prayer is how the church lives. In this message, “What Happens When You’re Serious About Prayer,” we walk through the book of Acts and see how the early church made prayer central to everything they did. From the very beginning, believers gathered with one heart and one voice, seeking God together and depending on Him in every circumstance. T...

The enemy doesn’t fear talent. He doesn’t fear strategy. He fears a Church filled with the Holy Spirit. In this message,  “Hell Hates More: You Need More Of The Holy Spirit,”  we return to Acts 1 and the promise Jesus gave His disciples:  “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.” Before they were sent, they were told to wait. Before they witnessed, they were filled. Because...

In this message,  “Hell Hates Pleasing: Why The Church Must Never Get Too Selfish,”  we look at Paul’s prayer in Colossians 1 and confront a sobering truth: the goal of our lives is to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord—fully pleasing to Him. The enemy doesn’t fear comfortable Christianity. He fears a Church that lives to please God. This sermon challenges believers to examine whether we are livi...

Community is more than a crowd. It’s more than a large gathering. Community is family. In this message, “Hell Hates Small,” we walk through Acts 2 and Acts 5 to see that the early church didn’t just grow in public spaces, but from house to house—around tables, in shared meals, prayer, teaching, and everyday life together. It also confronts why we often resist that kind of closeness. Small communit...

Worship is more than a moment. It’s more than a song. Worship is obedience. In this message,  “Worship Is Obedience,”  we walk through  Genesis 22  and discover that true worship is revealed not by what we say or sing, but by how we live when God asks something costly of us. The story of Abraham and Isaac shows us that worship often leads us into moments of testing, requires deep faith, demands th...

What if everybody started sowing— like the harvest actually depended on it? In this message,  “What If Everybody Started Sowing?”  we’re reminded that the call of Jesus is not passive. The command is simple and urgent:  “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel.” This sermon challenges believers to live on mission every day—keeping the light on, walking a different path, and moving in the opp...

The world has a problem—and Jesus named it clearly. Humanity is  lost and weary , like sheep without a shepherd. In this message,  “The Great Problem of the Church: Understanding Your Place to Take Your Place,”  we look at Jesus’ words in Matthew 9 and confront both the condition of the world and the responsibility of the Church. The harvest is ready—but the workers are few. The issue isn’t the fi...

Growth is a gift—but it’s rarely comfortable. God often uses seasons of  divine discomfort  to stretch us, mature us, and move us forward. What feels inconvenient, costly, or even frustrating is often evidence that He is doing something deeper than we can see. In this message,  “Divine Discomfort: Growth Brings Beautiful Challenges,”  we explore how spiritual growth doesn’t happen accidentally—and...