Story Church Houston Podcast

In this message from our Chisels series, Nic walks through the story of Jonah and the gap between what we confess and how we live. Jonah knew God was gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love — but he struggled when God showed that mercy to people he did not want to love. This message invites us to let God’s mercy reshape not just our words, but our hearts, our actions, an...

In this message from our Chisels series, we look at John 15 and Jesus’ call to abide in Him. In a hurried world, it is easy to confuse busyness with fruitfulness. But Jesus reminds us that we are branches, not the vine. Lasting fruit does not come from striving. It comes from remaining connected to Him. Slowing is not failure or punishment. It is an invitation to be present with God and allow Him...

What if one of the most dangerous words in your life isn't a bad word at all? It's a word we use every day. A word that sounds harmless. Responsible, even. A word parents use with their kids, husbands and wives use with each other, and followers of Jesus often use with God. "Later." In Luke 9, Jesus encounters three people who want to follow Him. None of them reject Him. None of them oppose Him. I...

Why do Christians call the story of Jesus “good news”? And why is it called Good Friday when it is the day Jesus died? In this message, Kameron kicks off our series Chisels by sharing how God used Romans 6:23 to shape his understanding of the gospel. The Bible tells us the bad news clearly: sin separates us from God. But the good news is even greater: eternal life is a gift from God through Jesus....

Pastor Joseph explores honest questions about the Bible. Has it been changed? Is it a big game of telephone? Why are there so many translations? Can we trust the people who wrote it down? The Bible is not fragile, and God is not afraid of our questions. But the greatest miracle of the Bible is not only that it was preserved. It is that the whole story points us to Jesus.

A message about prayer, unanswered questions, and what Jesus teaches us about talking to God. In week 2 of Asking for a Friend, we explore the question many people wonder but may not know how to ask: Does prayer actually work? Jesus shows us that prayer is not about using perfect words, impressing God, or controlling outcomes. Prayer is how we bring our real life to our real Father. Whether you ar...

A message about what to do when faith feels uncertain. In Mark 9, a desperate father brings his hurting son to Jesus and prays one of the most honest prayers in Scripture: “I believe; help my unbelief.” His story reminds us that doubt is not new, questions are not failure, and Jesus is not afraid of our wrestling. Whether you are exploring faith, rebuilding faith, or quietly carrying questions you...

A message about building a life that points the next generation to God. Whether we realize it or not, our words, habits, sacrifices, service, and generosity are shaping the people around us. Through Joshua 4, we are reminded that legacy is not just what we pass down, but also what we refuse to pass down, and what we help build in the house of God

Do you have any God sized dreams? This message is about Jesus' invitation for us to trust Him and "Get out of the boat." God's purpose for our lives isn't about doing something impressive or making a mark on history, it's about inviting God to do things in and through us that we could not on our own.

A message about when God doesn't answer our prayers we way we hope or when we're in a season of waiting.

In this message, we explore how God guides us through the decisions, choices, and crossroads we face in life, while giving clear and practical handles for how to make wise decisions and navigate our options.

Before you can discover what God wants you to do, you have to understand who you are. In week one of Born for This, we’ll look at how God speaks identity before assignment and why your worth is not rooted in what you do, but in whose you are.

A reminder that every one of us is flawed. And while we are afraid for others to discover our flaws, Jesus knew all of them and still came for us.

A message about what happens when life stops making sense and worry starts filling in the blanks. Looking at the final week of Jesus’ life, we see how the disciples struggled to understand what He was doing, and how Jesus met their worried hearts with promises, peace, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. This message reminds us that peace is not found in having every answer, but in trusting the On...

A message about pain, perspective, and how Jesus meets us in what we don’t understand.

A message about how Jesus interacted with those who were looked down upon or felt useless.

A message looking at a group of angry people Jesus encountered and examining the danger of anger in our own lives and how to follow Jesus’ example.

A message looking at a moment when Jesus encountered someone lonely, rejected, and hopeless and how He responded.

A message about a real person Jesus met who had big questions and was struggling to understand what God wanted. Nicodemus is a reminder that God meets us with patience, but also everyone around us is also looking for what can only be found in Jesus.

We look back with gratitude at the stories God has written in our first year and look ahead with faith, asking God to do what only He can do, as we continue to build our church together.

A message about the distractions, fears, and struggles that get in the way of living the life God desires for us.

A message about the gifts God has given every person and what He wants us to do with them.

A message about how to not just change our habits, but to be transformed as we enter a new year together.

A message about God’s response to us when our worry makes us feel like we can’t go on anymore and we want to give up.

A message about the storms we face in life and how Jesus helps us navigate them.