Pinelake Church Sermons

What does it take to build a life that can stand when the storms come? In this message from Matthew 7, we'll see that lasting strength isn't found in following the crowd but in putting Jesus' words into practice and building our lives on the only foundation that never fails.

The secret place isn’t a location. It’s an invitation into a deeper relationship with God. As we explore Psalm 91 and Ezekiel 47, we’ll discover how intimacy with Him grows when we choose to dwell in His presence and step deeper into the life He’s calling us to live.

In his final letter, Paul passes the baton of faith to Timothy and reminds us that following Jesus isn’t about striving harder. It’s about being strengthened by His grace. As we explore the examples of a teacher, soldier, athlete, and farmer in 2 Timothy 2:1–7, we’re challenged to stay faithful to the gospel we’ve received and intentionally pass it on to others.

We all have struggles we wish we could fix, but what if the heart of the problem is actually a problem with our hearts? In this message, we'll discover how God purifies us from the inside out, helping us experience His presence more clearly and find the lasting change we've been searching for.

Strong relationships don’t happen by accident; they grow through healthy communication. In this message, we’ll explore how being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger helps us align with God’s heart and build deeper, stronger connections with the people around us.

In a world that tells us to hide our weakness, this message reminds us that God often meets us most powerfully right in the middle of it. As we walk through Paul’s story in 2 Corinthians 12, we’ll discover that real strength isn’t found in having it all together, but in surrendering our weakness to the grace of God.

This message is a reminder that communication is more than exchanging information. It’s one of the ways we protect unity, build trust, and help people move forward together. Looking at Numbers 10 and the role of the trumpets, we’re challenged to communicate with clarity, honesty, brevity, and wisdom—speaking in ways that reflect both truth and love.

Jesus showed us that the strongest people aren’t the ones who demand to be served. They’re the ones secure enough to serve others with humility, love, and confidence. This message reminds us that healthy relationships are built when we stop fighting for ourselves and start following the example of Jesus, who considered others more important than Himself.

Relationships don’t fall apart because of the hurt—they fall apart when we stop repairing it. We’re all going to experience rips, but Jesus shows us a better way: go first, own it, and move toward forgiveness so connection can be restored. Grace is what keeps relationships alive, and it’s something we give because it’s something we’ve already received. 

Healthy relationships don’t happen by accident—they’re built when love moves beyond good intentions and becomes something we actually do. This week, we’re looking at the kind of love Jesus describes: a love that prioritizes others, takes risks, gives generously, and ultimately changes the way we relate to God and to one another.

We all know what it’s like to look at a “before” picture and wish things could be different—and here’s the hope: because of Jesus, they will be. One day, God will make all things new—including you—and that future isn’t just something to wait on, it’s meant to shape how you live with faith and purpose right now.

The resurrection of Jesus isn’t just part of the story—it’s the moment that changes everything, giving us a foundation we can actually stand on and a future we can be sure of. And here’s the thing: if that’s true, then it doesn’t just shape what we believe about eternity—it reshapes how we live, what we chase, and who we’re becoming right now.

This Easter, we’re reminded that the best news isn’t just that Jesus died—it’s that He’s alive, and because of that, death doesn’t get the final word in our story. And here’s the thing: this isn’t wishful thinking or blind faith. It’s a real, historical hope that invites you to trust that resurrection life is possible for you too.

God didn’t just talk about love—He showed it by giving us Jesus, and when that kind of grace really sinks in, it starts to change how we live and give. Generosity isn’t about pressure or percentages; it’s about a heart that’s been loved first and now gets to reflect that love everywhere it goes.

Money can easily take center stage in our lives, but Jesus reminds us in Matthew 25 that everything we have is a gift from God, entrusted to us for a purpose and a season. When we see ourselves as managers instead of owners, we can live with freedom, faithfulness, and a perspective that actually lasts.

Money has a way of pulling us toward greed on one side and worry on the other, but Jesus shows us a better way. In Luke 12, we’ll learn how trusting God with our hearts and our resources leads to the kind of life that truly lasts.

This sermon explores what it means to follow Jesus in a world where we can feel like sheep among wolves. As His people, we remember who we are and whose we are, learning to live on mission with courage and kindness, wisdom and gentleness, while trusting the Shepherd to guide our steps and our words.

Psalm 1 shows us that we all come to a fork in the road. One path leads to a life that flourishes with Christ at the center, and the other slowly fades away; the difference is whether we delight in and obey God’s Word. This message invites us to say yes to His wisdom, no to what pulls us away, and take one bold step toward the life that truly grows.

When the diagnosis is heavy and life feels fragile, Hezekiah’s story reminds us to prepare our hearts, pray honestly, and trust God whether He heals now or carries us home. If you’re asking for a miracle, this message will help you lean into His power and live faithfully on the other side of whatever He does.

When you start praying and things get harder, it can feel discouraging, but Hezekiah’s story shows that trouble often meets the faithful, and that’s where God does His deepest work. In this message, we’ll learn to take courage, press into prayer, and trust that the God who allows the pressure is also the One who delivers for His glory and your good.

Join us each Wednesday night during February for a time of worship and prayer. Together, we will rest in God’s presence, learning to seek Him and be shaped by His Spirit.

What if the way we worship, give thanks, and live generously actually creates space for God to move in our prayers? In this message from 2 Chronicles 30, we look at how Hezekiah led God’s people to shape an atmosphere of worship, gratitude, and generosity—and how those same practices can help deepen our prayer life today.

Join us each Wednesday night during February for a time of worship and prayer. Together, we will rest in God’s presence, learning to seek Him and be shaped by His Spirit.

Hezekiah didn’t just want God to answer his prayers; he wanted God Himself. As P28 begins, this message helps us prepare our lives for real, powerful prayer.

Jesus has already given you influence; the question is how you are using it. In this message, we look at what it means to lead others to Christ through everyday words, actions, and even imperfections, learning to gather people with Jesus as we live out a life of discipleship.