Pillar Church Podcast

We live in a world that demands proof, clarity, and control. But Scripture tells us there is another way to live—a better way. In this message,  “Walking By Faith // How To Please The Lord,”  we explore what it truly means to walk by faith and why faith—not answers—is what God uses most to develop our lives. Rooted in  2 Corinthians 5 , this sermon reminds us that while our earthly lives may feel...

Some seasons don’t gently ease in—they hit hard. Unexpected pressure. Rising tension. Questions about what’s next. As we step into a rocky year, the real question isn’t whether challenges will come—it’s how we’ll respond when they do. In this message, “A Rocky Year Is Here: Will You Be One Who Crumbles Or Climbs?”, we’re reminded that Scripture never hides the reality of trials. Jesus Himself said...

Most of us live with the quiet confidence of “I’ve got this.”We plan, we build, we hustle—and we assume God will bless whatever we put our hands to. But what if the real issue isn’t what you’re building…What if it’s who you’re building with? In this message, “Build With Him, Not Without Him,” Pastor Brent walks through Proverbs 16 and delivers a timely, heart-checking reminder as we close out the...

At Christmas, we celebrate more than the birth of Jesus. We celebrate the truth that God chose to be with us. In Matthew 1:18–25, Jesus is given the name Immanuel, meaning God with us, revealing a God who is not distant, detached, or indifferent, but present and near. Jesus came to save His people from their sins, to reveal the heart of the Father, and to dwell among us in grace and truth. The gre...

Before the foundation of the world, Jesus shared perfect glory and intimacy with the Father, yet humanity was created by God, for God, and to be like God in order to live in divine connection with Him. From the garden to the cross, God’s desire has always been friendship, not distance. Jesus made this clear when He said He no longer calls us servants but friends, revealing the heart of God and the...

Jesus is our peace, and Scripture shows why His peace is unlike anything the world can offer. God is not the author of confusion but of peace, and Jesus gives us a gift of peace for our minds and hearts, calling us not to be troubled or afraid. Jesus Himself is perfectly at peace with the Father, and through faith we have peace with God. Even in discipline God produces a peaceful harvest in those...

In this message, we look at how Jesus embodies both the grace that saves us and the truth that reveals who we are. We learn that God’s grace rescues us while His truth directs us, and we shouldn’t be intimidated when Scripture exposes our need for Him. Instead, we can trust that His grace abundantly covers us through Christ. Finally, we’re reminded never to abuse the grace God gives but to walk in...

This message explores the powerful truth that Jesus is our atonement and the only one who makes us right with God. Drawing from Romans 3:23-26, we walk through the deep need for atonement, what it truly means, and what it accomplishes for us through the sacrifice of Christ. From the reality of sin and separation to the beauty of redemption, reconciliation, and righteousness, this teaching highligh...

Jesus is our High Priest, the One who entered heaven on our behalf and secured our redemption forever. Scripture shows us that He is seated in authority, sympathetic to our weaknesses, and fully present with us in every struggle. And through His sacrifice, He has made us a kingdom of priests, called to minister to God, serve others, bless them, and help reconcile people back to Him. This message e...

Jesus is the Head of the Church, the true Leader and life source of His body. Ephesians 1:19-22 reminds us that God placed all things under His authority for the benefit of the church. He owns it, builds it, and holds it together. Through Him, every part grows strong and full of love, because everything we do flows from Him.

This week’s message reminds us that real fruit doesn’t come from chasing dreams but from growing deeper in Christ. Your dream is not fruit; your maturity in Him is. Visitors don’t mature—abiders do. There are real consequences to not abiding, but those who remain in Him bring joy to His heart. This post was inspired by a prophetic prayer shared by one of our prayer team members this week, calling...

In this message, we’re reminded that Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and we are His sheep. Scripture shows that sheep are helpless, easily harassed, and prone to wander without a shepherd’s care. Yet Jesus knows His sheep, carries them close to His heart, and leads them with love and wisdom. Even when we face danger or lose our way, He protects, guides, and restores us. Through every valley and trial,...

There is only one Mediator who brings people back to God, and that’s Jesus Christ. We need a mediator because we’re guilty. The enemy constantly accuses us, and the truth is, every one of us has sinned and fallen short of God’s standard. The penalty for sin is death, but Jesus steps in for us. What makes having Jesus as our Mediator so amazing is that He’s always working on our behalf. He prays fo...

Jesus is the promised Messiah, the Savior who came to fulfill every prophecy and bring redemption to the world. From His foretold birth in Bethlehem to His victory over sin and death, every part of Scripture points to Him as the one true King. This message walks through the Old and New Testament to show how Jesus checked every box the prophets spoke of and how His return will complete God’s plan o...

Jesus isn’t just a guide He is the way, the truth, and the life. Through Him, we find direction, freedom, and eternal life. These verses remind us that faith in Jesus brings peace, boldness, and hope, even when life feels uncertain. He’s the only way to the Father, the full expression of God’s truth, and the source of all life. No matter what we face, we can take heart knowing that Jesus has overc...

In Matthew 4:18 -22, Jesus calls His first disciples with a simple but life-changing invitation: “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” What does it mean to live that out today? In this message we also look at where Paul reminds us that through Christ the walls of division are broken down, and 1 Corinthians 9:19 -23, where Paul shows us how to reach people by meeting them where they are....

What does it really mean to “keep the rocks quiet”? In this message, Preston unpacks the call of every believer to boldly proclaim the gospel not just with our words, but with our lives. Too often, unnecessary shame and unhelpful fear hold us back from sharing the good news, yet Scripture reminds us that the harvest is plentiful, the testimony of our lives carries power, and even creation itself l...

The Bible tells us there’s a spiritual battle happening all around us and it’s not against people, but against the forces of darkness. This fight starts in our minds, in the way we live, and in our unity with others. We can overcome by tearing down anything we put above God, rebuilding our hearts, and closing every door to evil. Our bodies may weaken, but our spirits are renewed every day and the...

Would you wash your enemy’s feet? In John 13, Jesus does something shocking He kneels down to wash the feet of His disciples, including the one who would betray Him. This moment shows us that true greatness isn’t found in power or position but in humility, service, and love. In this message, we look at how Jesus used His final hours before the cross to model service over status, and what that mean...

What does it mean to give a defense for our faith, and why does it matter? We are called to always be ready to share the reason for our hope and to stand firm in what has been entrusted to us. A strong foundation strengthens our faith, equips us to engage graciously with unbelievers, and helps us support fellow believers who wrestle with doubts. It also calls us to study, to love God with our whol...

God still speaks, and the question is whether we are listening. From the very beginning of creation until today, His voice has brought life, direction, and truth. Yet there is always a battle over hearing and believing His words. In this message, we look at what Scripture says about God’s voice, how He spoke in the beginning, how He is speaking right now, and how we can grow in hearing Him persona...

Prayer isn’t just a routine; it is the key to what happens next in your walk with God. In this message we discover what it truly means to pray like Jesus taught His disciples. Together we explore the priority of prayer and why it is central to following Christ, the posture of prayer and how humility and delight shape our approach to God, the pattern of prayer and what every prayer should include s...

We’re continuing our series on spiritual maturity by talking about how to study the Bible so you can live it and teach it. Last week we looked at sanctification, the process of being set apart by God for relationship with Him and partnership in His work. This week we’re digging into what that partnership looks like through Matthew 28:19-20 and the call to make disciples, baptize, and teach. The tr...

Following Jesus is a journey of transformation and sanctification. It begins when we go “in” through Him, continues as we go all in with our lives, requires us to go without the things that hold us back, and calls us to go all the way through the refining process. Sanctification is not instant. It is the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit shaping us into the image of Christ. Even with rough edges, Go...

Have you ever prayed and felt like everything was quiet? In this message we explore what Scripture teaches us about those moments when God seems silent. From Elijah’s waiting to Job’s cries to the stillness in Revelation, we see that silence does not mean absence. God is never doing nothing and He is never saying nothing. Together we’ll discover why God may appear silent, how to respond with faith...