TNLC Sermon Podcast

What if God isn’t calling you to move somewhere new—but to come back to where your faith began? In this message, Pastor Clayton continues our Forgotten Promises series in Ezra 1, where God stirs the hearts of His people to return and rebuild His temple. Their exile was ending, but their mission was just beginning. God wasn’t simply restoring a building—He was restoring worship, purpose, and identi...

What if God isn’t calling you to move somewhere new—but to come back to where your faith began? In this message, Pastor Clayton continues our Forgotten Promises series in Ezra 1, where God stirs the hearts of His people to return and rebuild His temple. Their exile was ending, but their mission was just beginning. God wasn’t simply restoring a building—He was restoring worship, purpose, and identi...

What if the place you feel “stuck” is exactly where God wants to shape you? In this message, Pastor Clayton teaches from Jeremiah 29, where God’s people are told to build, plant, pray, and prosper—not in comfort, but in exile. Instead of fighting their circumstances, they were called to work for the peace and prosperity of the city where God had sent them. Maybe you’ve been praying for escape when...

What if the place you feel “stuck” is exactly where God wants to shape you? In this message, Pastor Clayton teaches from Jeremiah 29, where God’s people are told to build, plant, pray, and prosper—not in comfort, but in exile. Instead of fighting their circumstances, they were called to work for the peace and prosperity of the city where God had sent them. Maybe you’ve been praying for escape when...

Everyone loves God’s promises—but have you read the fine print? In this first week of our new series, Forgotten Promises, Pastor Clayton Bell preaches from Deuteronomy 28–30, where God lays out the terms and conditions of His covenant with His people. Before Israel ever faced exile, God had already told them exactly what would happen—blessings for obedience, and consequences for rebellion. This me...

Everyone loves God’s promises—but have you read the fine print? In this first week of our new series, Forgotten Promises, Pastor Clayton Bell preaches from Deuteronomy 28–30, where God lays out the terms and conditions of His covenant with His people. Before Israel ever faced exile, God had already told them exactly what would happen—blessings for obedience, and consequences for rebellion. This me...

What if God doesn’t just cover our struggles—but meets us where we are, even in our brokenness? In this final message from our sermon series The Good Shepherd, Pastor Adrian Crawford from Engage Church Tallahassee explores how God sees us beyond the masks and fig leaves we use to hide our pain. From Genesis to Jesus on the cross, God invites us into healing, not just temporary fixes.  In this serm...

What if God doesn’t just cover our struggles—but meets us where we are, even in our brokenness? In this final message from our sermon series The Good Shepherd, Pastor Adrian Crawford from Engage Church Tallahassee explores how God sees us beyond the masks and fig leaves we use to hide our pain. From Genesis to Jesus on the cross, God invites us into healing, not just temporary fixes.  In this serm...

What if God isn’t distant at all—but running after you with goodness and unfailing love? In this message from Psalm 23, Pastor Clayton unpacks verse 6: “Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” David’s confidence wasn’t just for the present—it was for the future. God’s goodness (tov) blesses us even in life’...

What if God isn’t distant at all—but running after you with goodness and unfailing love? In this message from Psalm 23, Pastor Clayton unpacks verse 6: “Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” David’s confidence wasn’t just for the present—it was for the future. God’s goodness (tov) blesses us even in life’...

What if the safest place isn’t avoiding enemies—but sitting at the Shepherd’s table in the middle of them? In this message, Pastor Clayton preaches from Psalm 23:5, reminding us that God prepares a feast for us in the presence of our enemies. At His table, we are anointed, refreshed, honored, and given more than enough—even when the world around us feels chaotic. The table is not mine or yours—it’...

What if the safest place isn’t avoiding enemies—but sitting at the Shepherd’s table in the middle of them? In this message, Pastor Clayton preaches from Psalm 23:5, reminding us that God prepares a feast for us in the presence of our enemies. At His table, we are anointed, refreshed, honored, and given more than enough—even when the world around us feels chaotic. The table is not mine or yours—it’...

Feeling weary, anxious, or overwhelmed? What if the peace, provision, and presence you’re searching for are already prepared for you? In this Sunday message, Pastor Mason Simmons walks us through Psalm 23, showing how God prepares a feast for our souls—even in the presence of life’s enemies. This isn’t just a shepherd’s Psalm—it’s a song for the burdened, a divine invitation to rest, renew, and re...

Feeling weary, anxious, or overwhelmed? What if the peace, provision, and presence you’re searching for are already prepared for you? In this Sunday message, Pastor Mason Simmons walks us through Psalm 23, showing how God prepares a feast for our souls—even in the presence of life’s enemies. This isn’t just a shepherd’s Psalm—it’s a song for the burdened, a divine invitation to rest, renew, and re...

What do you do when life feels stuck in the shadows? In this message from Psalm 23, Pastor Clayton Bell reminds us that the Shepherd’s presence is just as real in the valleys as it is in the green pastures. While we often celebrate God’s blessings, it’s in the darkest valleys that His rod and staff protect and comfort us. Sometimes the shadows come from our own choices. Other times, from brokennes...

What do you do when life feels stuck in the shadows? In this message from Psalm 23, Pastor Clayton Bell reminds us that the Shepherd’s presence is just as real in the valleys as it is in the green pastures. While we often celebrate God’s blessings, it’s in the darkest valleys that His rod and staff protect and comfort us. Sometimes the shadows come from our own choices. Other times, from brokennes...

Why do I still feel disappointed if the Lord is my Shepherd? In this message, Pastor Clayton Bell begins a new series through Psalm 23 by drilling into just one verse: “The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.” (Psalm 23:1) We all live with an undercurrent of disappointment, always wanting, needing, or feeling like we deserve more. But what if the problem isn’t what’s “on top,” but the fou...

Why do I still feel disappointed if the Lord is my Shepherd? In this message, Pastor Clayton Bell begins a new series through Psalm 23 by drilling into just one verse: “The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.” (Psalm 23:1) We all live with an undercurrent of disappointment, always wanting, needing, or feeling like we deserve more. But what if the problem isn’t what’s “on top,” but the fou...

What if the gospel really means everyone? On our 3rd annual Shine Sunday, Shine Ministry Director Emily Hoogerwerf shares how God has used our Shine community—through Night to Shine prom and Monday night discipleship—to remind us of the truth in Mark 16:15: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” From crowning kings and queens at prom to weekly worship, skits, and disciplesh...

What if the gospel really means everyone? On our 3rd annual Shine Sunday, Shine Ministry Director Emily Hoogerwerf shares how God has used our Shine community—through Night to Shine prom and Monday night discipleship—to remind us of the truth in Mark 16:15: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” From crowning kings and queens at prom to weekly worship, skits, and disciplesh...

Do you want to hear God’s voice more clearly? Collin Hoke shares how walking in step with the Holy Spirit brings clarity, focus, and transformation. Using Paul’s words in Galatians 5, we’ll discover that hearing God isn’t just about spiritual techniques—it’s about aligning our daily rhythm to His beat. When we sync our lives with the Spirit’s tempo, God’s voice becomes clearer and His fruit flows...

Do you want to hear God’s voice more clearly? Collin Hoke shares how walking in step with the Holy Spirit brings clarity, focus, and transformation. Using Paul’s words in Galatians 5, we’ll discover that hearing God isn’t just about spiritual techniques—it’s about aligning our daily rhythm to His beat. When we sync our lives with the Spirit’s tempo, God’s voice becomes clearer and His fruit flows...

Ever wonder why you sometimes feel that heavy weight on your heart? Is it God speaking truth through conviction, or something else trying to pull you down with condemnation? In this powerful message, we dive deep into John 16:5–11 to understand the difference between God’s loving correction and the enemy’s lies. Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would come to convict the world of sin, righteousn...

Ever wonder why you sometimes feel that heavy weight on your heart? Is it God speaking truth through conviction, or something else trying to pull you down with condemnation? In this powerful message, we dive deep into John 16:5–11 to understand the difference between God’s loving correction and the enemy’s lies. Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would come to convict the world of sin, righteousn...

Are you waiting for God to speak… or is there a chance you’re missing what He’s already said? In this message, Pastor Clayton Bell shows us that one of the clearest ways to hear God is by moving toward the mission He’s already given: “Go and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:19) If you’ve ever felt spiritually stuck or like God is silent, you might be surprised—His voice often gets clear...