Tulip Church Podcast

Sermon Recap: Failure Is Not Fatal Welcome back! This week we kicked off a new series called "Failure Is Not Fatal." Over the next few weeks we'll be looking at some of the biggest failures in Scripture, what caused them, and what we can learn from them. This week we started with Peter. Peter had seen Jesus do incredible things and had experienced plenty of victories, but he was also known for act...

On Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth of a new era in God’s relationship with His people. Drawing from Acts 2, this message explores Peter’s powerful sermon, the fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy, and what it means to receive God-given visions and dreams today. Discover how the Holy Spirit continues to convict, guide, and empower believers to share the Gospel, an...

As we conclude the “Unclean” series, this message explores how Jesus completely transformed the understanding of what it means to be clean before God. Drawing from Matthew 15 and Matthew 23, we discover that true uncleanness is not found in external circumstances but begins in the heart and mind. Through Scripture, we are challenged to examine our inner lives, pursue the holiness of Christ, and re...

In this episode, we explore powerful moments from Matthew 8 where Jesus crosses social, cultural, and spiritual boundaries to reach the “unclean.” From touching a leper, to honoring a Roman enemy, to noticing an overlooked woman, Jesus consistently prioritizes people over perception. What does this mean for us today? We unpack how following Jesus may require stepping into uncomfortable spaces, lov...

What does it really mean to be “unclean”—and how far would you go to love others? In this episode, we explore a powerful perspective from Holy Week, looking at the bold actions of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, and asking a deeper question: how often did Jesus himself become “unclean” in order to reach people? From touching lepers to engaging with outcasts, Jesus consistently moved toward the...

In this episode, we unpack the life-changing power of the resurrection through the lens of Romans 5. What did Jesus’ death and resurrection accomplish—and what does it mean for us today? From the truth that Christ died for us while we were still sinners, to the promise of reconciliation, righteousness, and new life, this message highlights the depth of God’s love and the victory already won. Join...

In this episode, we explore what it truly means to live as a “living sacrifice,” inspired by Romans 12. Reflecting on the example of Jesus, we dive into the heart behind sacrificial living—love. What motivated Christ to give everything, and how does that shape the way we live today? This conversation challenges us to move beyond words and into action, embracing a life where love requires surrender...

What does it truly mean to live a sacrificial life? In this episode, we dive deep into the powerful example set by Jesus and what it looks like for us to follow in His footsteps. Through passages like Philippians 2 and Acts 2, we explore how Jesus willingly gave up His position, embraced human vulnerability, and ultimately humbled Himself to the point of death—all for our sake. His sacrifice didn’...

This episode explores what it truly means to be a living sacrifice . Looking at Jesus’ challenging words in Matthew 10 and Luke 9, we wrestle with the real cost of following Christ. While we often expect peace, unity, and comfort, Jesus makes it clear that choosing Him can bring division, sacrifice, and the call to lay down our own lives. What does it mean to “take up your cross daily”? And are we...

In this Lenten sermon, we explore what it truly means to be a “living sacrifice.” Moving from reflection to action, the message unpacks Romans 12 and challenges us to see sacrifice not as a one-time act, but as a daily, wholehearted surrender to God. Lent becomes an invitation to live fully for the One who gave everything for us.

What does Jesus really mean when He says, “I am the Bread of Life” ? In this message from John 6, we unpack why that statement sounded strange then—and why it still challenges us now. By looking at bread in its original, life-sustaining form, the story of manna in the wilderness, and the crowd that wanted another meal instead of more of Jesus, we’re invited to ask an honest question: What kind of...

Celebration isn’t just a holiday mood—it’s a spiritual discipline woven throughout Scripture. In this episode, we wrap up our series on Spiritual Disciplines by exploring how God calls His people to remember, rejoice, and celebrate together. From Israel’s festivals to Jesus’ parables of lost things being found, we’re reminded that following Christ is meant to be marked by joy. We’ll look at why ce...

This episode explores the difference between attending worship and truly practicing it. We look at worship and meditation as spiritual disciplines that require participation, not passive observation. Through Scripture and reflection, we’re reminded that worship is about recognizing God’s worth through praise, prayer, and posture—both together as a church and alone in quiet meditation. Following Je...

What does it really mean to keep the Sabbath holy? In this message, we explore Sabbath as both a day and a discipline —not just something we observe, but something we practice. Looking at Scripture and the example of Jesus, we discover how rest, worship, community, and intentional renewal prepare us for the work God calls us to do. The Sabbath wasn’t made to restrict us, but to restore us—and to h...

What does true service look like in the Kingdom of God? In this sermon, we explore the spiritual discipline of service through Philippians 2 and Jesus’ example of washing His disciples’ feet. Discover how shifting from a first-person mindset to a Christ-centered, others-focused life shapes us to look more like Jesus.

As 2025 came to a close, the Lord spoke to us words of hope, and challenged Tulip to embrace the inevitable changes coming in 2026

In this message, we explore the prophecy of Immanuel from Isaiah 7 and Matthew 1, uncovering its original context and its lasting impact. Through the story of King Ahaz, Isaiah, and a nation struggling to trust God, we see how a familiar Christmas prophecy carries both immediate consequences and eternal hope. This sermon reminds us that God’s promises are not just fulfilled in the past—they are al...

What are the odds that one life could fulfill ancient prophecy? In this episode, we examine the remarkable probability of Old Testament prophecies and how they come together in the birth of Jesus. From a star in the sky to gifts from kings and the sorrow felt in Bethlehem, we see both the wonder and the weight of God’s redemptive plan. This conversation invites us to hold hope and heartbreak toget...

In this episode, we explore the Old Testament prophecies surrounding the birth of Jesus and why they matter today. From Bethlehem to Egypt to Nazareth, we trace how seemingly conflicting prophecies are perfectly fulfilled in Christ. Along the way, we reflect on God’s faithfulness, the purpose behind Jesus’ journey, and what these fulfilled promises reveal about God’s hand at work in our own lives—...

This message flips our perspective on people we often overlook. Instead of seeing crowds as draining, needy, or inconvenient, Jesus calls them the harvest —valuable, wanted, and worth our effort. Matthew 9 shows Jesus moved by compassion, not frustration, and He invites us to see people the same way. The church isn’t a storage bin for the already-fixed; it’s a place where the broken and the worker...