The Truth Behind The Sermon

In this week’s episode Pastor Perry, Chaston, Tray, and guest Ryan O’Kelly start with laughter over favorite road-trip snacks before diving into Exodus 13:17–22, exploring why God sometimes takes us the long way around. Ryan shares a powerful personal testimony about walking through a cancer diagnosis and how God has shown His faithfulness even on unexpected roads. Together, the team reflects on h...

In this week’s episode Pastor Perry, Ryan, Chaston, and Tray kick things off with laughter and some unexpected talents from beatboxing to Mario Kart victories before diving deep into Exodus 13 and what it means that “the first belongs to God.” Together, they unpack how redemption began with Jesus Himself the spotless Lamb who redeemed the unclean and what that teaches us about faith, giving, and d...

In this episode the team reflects on Exodus 12:42–51 and what it means to let God guide our lives. They kick things off with a fun chat about pumpkin coffee and life advice before diving deep into a powerful truth: success isn’t measured by results, but by obedience. Tray, Pastor Perry, Pastor Ryan, and new Worship Pastor Chaston share honest stories about trusting God when life doesn’t make sense...

This week Pastor Perry, Ryan, Chaston, and Tray start with a lighthearted conversation about their biggest fears from snakes to elevators, caves, and even climbing roofs before diving into Exodus 12:23–41 to explore how God’s promises give us security in fearful times. Together, they discuss what it means to truly trust that God holds the future, even when life feels uncertain or out of control. T...

In this week's episode Tray, Perry, Ryan, and our new Worship Pastor Chaston Miller kick things off debating an age-old question: Is a hot dog a sandwich? But what starts with laughs quickly turns to something deeper, a conversation on breaking bread, communion, and what it really means to remember what God has done. From Exodus 12 and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the team unpacks how God c...

In this sermon, Pastor Perry explores the Feast of Unleavened Bread and shows how Jesus transformed it into what we know as Communion. Unleavened bread was a memorial of Israel’s freedom from Egypt made without yeast because they had to leave in a hurry. Jesus then redefined that bread as His body, broken for our freedom from sin. The sermon revolves around two powerful questions: I. Will you reca...

What does a lamb have to do with freedom, forgiveness, and a brand-new start? In this week’s episode of Behind the Sermon , Tray, Perry, and Ryan take a closer look at Exodus 12 and unpack the meaning behind “Why We All Need a Passover Lamb.”   From ancient Egypt’s afterlife beliefs to the powerful symbolism of the lamb’s blood over the doorpost, the team connects every detail back to Jesus our ul...

In this week’s message from Exodus 12 , Perry unpacks the meaning behind the Passover Lamb and how it points directly to Jesus our perfect, unblemished sacrifice. Through the powerful image of the lamb’s blood covering the doorposts, we’re reminded that true security, salvation, and a brand-new start come only through Christ. Discover how the timing of the first Passover connects to the cross, why...

What does salvation really save us from?  In this episode, Perry, Ryan, and Tray take us from lighthearted stories of childhood fears to the weighty truths of Exodus 10. Together, they unpack God’s judgment, the reality of darkness, and the stubborn love of God that refuses to let us go. Whether you’re navigating a dark season or just need a reminder of the hope we have in Christ, this conversatio...

In this message, Pastor Perry unpacks one of the most sobering questions of faith: What does salvation actually save us from? Walking through the ninth and tenth plagues in Exodus, Perry shows us that salvation is more than a future hope it’s a present rescue: From the darkness of hell From a life without God’s Spirit From the power of death At the center of it all is God’s stubborn love a love th...

Faith isn’t meant to stop with us, it’s meant to be passed on. In this episode of Behind the Sermon , Tray, Perry, and Ryan dive into Exodus 10 and explore God’s command for His people to tell their children and grandchildren about His mighty works. From family memories in church pews to grandparents’ lasting influence, the team unpacks how God’s story is always tied to the next generation. They d...

What do you want your kids and grandkids to know most about life and about God?  In Exodus 9–10, God makes it clear that parents and grandparents carry the responsibility of passing down faith to the next generation. Through the plagues of hail, locusts, and darkness, God showed both Egyptians and Hebrews that He alone is the true God, worthy of worship, and the only source of light and security i...

In this episode of Behind the Sermon , Tray, Perry, and Ryan reflect on a heavy week marked by tragedy, violence, and chaos in the world. Drawing from Exodus and the plagues of Egypt, they unpack what it means to live with true assurance and security in God’s presence. From 9/11 memories to the personal weight of watching evil unfold in real time, the conversation turns to Goshen, a place of prote...

When evil seems overwhelming, God’s presence brings assurance.  In this message from Exodus 8–9, Perry unpacks the meaning of Goshen, the land God set apart as a place of protection for His people during the plagues. From flies that never touched Israel, to livestock preserved when Egypt’s herds died, to boils that blemished pagan priests but not God’s people, we see a powerful truth: God draws a...

Have you ever felt like you were wrestling with God wanting control but knowing He’s asking for surrender? In this week’s Behind the Sermon conversation, Tray, Perry, and Ryan unpack the message from Exodus 7 and talk honestly about stubborn hearts, the “little gods” we cling to, and what true brokenness and restoration look like. From funny vacation chatter and crawfish stories to raw moments of...

Stubbornness can feel like strength, but in the end it often sabotages us.  In this message from Exodus 7–8, Perry walks us through Pharaoh’s hard heart and the plagues that followed, showing how resistance to God always leads to brokenness. Through vivid lessons from blood in the Nile, to frogs filling every home, to the finger of God writing judgment this sermon challenges us to ask who truly we...

Power is something we all chase, but so often we run out of it right when we need it most. In this episode, Tray sits down with Perry and Ryan to talk through Exodus 7 and Perry’s sermon, “Where Real Life Changing Power Comes From.” Together they unpack what it really means to depend on God’s strength when our own runs dry. With honest stories, Scripture, and plenty of reflection, the team wrestle...

Where does true power come from?  In this message from Exodus 7, Perry reminds us that God’s strength is greater than any force we face. From Moses and Aaron standing before Pharaoh to the miracle of Aaron’s staff swallowing the staffs of Egypt’s magicians, we see that God’s power renews us when we feel inadequate, transcends human limitations, and transforms hearts.  Whether you’re weary, despera...