Warren Church

This sermon contrasts the fleeting nature of cultural “trends” with the eternal significance of Jesus, using Palm Sunday as the key example of a moment when Jesus was widely celebrated but deeply misunderstood. The crowd praised Him as a deliverer they wanted, yet failed to recognize the humble Savior who came to suffer and die, revealing how easily people can be swept up in superficial enthusiasm...

This sermon emphasizes that worship is not just a personal practice but a corporate calling, where believers gather as a church to passionately praise God together. It teaches that true worship engages the whole heart and is expressed through shared practices like preaching, singing, praying, giving, and serving, all rooted in remembering God’s works and promises. The message centers on the church...

This sermon teaches that our relationship with money and possessions reveals the true condition of our hearts and our trust in God. Using Psalm 37, the message emphasizes that believers should not envy the prosperity of the wicked but instead trust the Lord, delight in Him, and patiently follow His ways, knowing that true peace and security come from God rather than wealth.  It also highlights tha...

This sermon uses Psalm 4 to teach that while stress and anxiety often rob people of rest, true peace and rest come from trusting God. The message explains that many sleepless struggles come from worry, anger, and trying to control life, but when believers place their trust in the Lord, He gives the peace that allows them to rest. It also warns that while physical sleep is necessary, spiritual slee...

In this sermon on Psalm 73, Pastor McKinley addresses the struggle of believing in God’s goodness when life feels unfair and the wicked seem to prosper. The psalmist confesses that envy and comparison nearly caused him to lose faith, revealing how the desire for worldly success distorts our view of God and fuels discontentment. His perspective changes when he enters God’s presence, gaining spiritu...

This sermon celebrates the opening of the New Hope Mental Wellness Center and challenges believers to confront today’s growing mental health crisis by rediscovering hope through faith and community. Drawing from the story of Elijah, Dr. Zach Clinton emphasizes how even those who have witnessed God’s power can fall into discouragement when they begin listening to the wrong voices and isolating them...

This sermon marks the dedication of the Hope Mental Wellness Center and centers on the reality that many faithful believers can spiral from vibrant faith into brokenness through attack, anger, isolation, and ultimately addiction. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 11, Dr. Tim Clinton warns that even good people can be deceived and lose heart when pain goes unaddressed, often turning to unhealthy substitut...

This sermon centers on the biblical truth that real and lasting joy is found not in circumstances, but in a deep relationship with God, as seen in Psalm 16. Pastor McKinley teaches that joy comes when we anchor our lives in God’s character, rely on His provision instead of our preferences, surround ourselves with worship and fellowship, and root our hearts in the counsel of His Word. Ultimately, j...

This sermon teaches that our words matter deeply because they reveal the condition of our hearts, carry great power, and can either bring destruction or give life. Drawing from Psalm 34, James, Proverbs, and the teachings of Jesus, Pastor McKinley emphasizes that controlling our speech is a vital spiritual discipline and evidence of spiritual maturity. Hurtful words—spoken or posted—can wound othe...

This sermon, based on Psalm 42, teaches that seasons of brokenness and desperation are not signs of God’s absence but invitations to deeper dependence on Him. The pastors explain that desperation cultivates a thirst for God, calls believers to actively fight for spiritual focus, exposes human weakness, and ultimately anchors the soul in hope. Through practices like honest prayer, preaching truth t...

The message from the Rhythms of the Heart series turns from private spiritual disciplines to public faith in action, using Psalm 82 to highlight God’s demand for justice on behalf of the weak and voiceless. Pastor McKinley emphasizes that God’s heart for justice includes the unborn, grounding the sanctity of life in Scripture, human creation in God’s image, and God’s intentional work in the womb....

This sermon teaches from Psalm 1 that every person must choose between two paths in life: a God-centered life rooted in His Word that leads to blessing, stability, and true prosperity, or a self-centered life that ignores God and ultimately leads to emptiness and loss. True blessing is not material success but a full, flourishing life that comes from delighting in God’s Word and meditating on it d...

This sermon launches a new series on spiritual heart health, teaching that just as physical health matters, the condition of our spiritual heart determines the course of our lives. Centered on Psalm 46, it emphasizes that peace is found not by controlling circumstances but by practicing God’s presence—learning to “be still and know” that God is our refuge, strength, and ever-present help amid fear...

The sermon celebrates God’s remarkable work at Warren Church—highlighting growth, baptisms, expanded ministry—while asking the forward-looking question, “Where do we go from here?” Grounded in 1 Thessalonians, it calls the church to live with gratitude and purpose in light of Christ’s promised return, emphasizing preparation over comfort and sanctification of spirit, soul, and body. The message ch...

This sermon emphasizes the often-overlooked significance of Jesus’ ascension, teaching that it completes Christ’s earthly work and confirms His present reign as our High Priest, guaranteeing believers full access and acceptance before God. The ascension also makes possible the coming of the Holy Spirit, who indwells believers, empowers holy living, assures salvation, and enables the church to fulf...

Pastor McKinley’s sermon presents the Christmas story as the greatest story ever told—one foretold through Old Testament prophecy, fulfilled in real history, and announced by angels to unlikely witnesses—revealing God’s plan of redemption through Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that Christmas is not merely sentimental but marks the beginning of God’s rescue mission, culminating in the cross and resurr...

Pastor McKinley weaves together a recent pastoral trip to Israel with the Christmas story to emphasize that God often works through the unexpected to accomplish His redemptive purposes, even amid suffering, conflict, and disruption. Drawing from Luke 1 and Matthew 1, Pastor teaches how Mary and Joseph’s lives were radically interrupted by God’s plan, calling them—and believers today—to surrender t...

Dr Robert Morgan teaches that God has not forgotten His people or their prayers, using the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth to show how God works powerfully through faithful lives even after long seasons of waiting. He emphasizes that believers must trust the absolute truth of Scripture, pursue daily personal holiness, and remain persistent in prayer in order to be used significantly by God. The m...

The message uses the story of the rich young ruler in Luke 18 to show that no one can earn eternal life through good works, because God’s standard of righteousness exposes the sinfulness of every human heart. Jesus calls His followers to surrender anything that competes for lordship in their lives, promising that although following Him requires sacrifice, it leads to true, abundant, and eternal li...

The sermon reflects on the story of the ten lepers in Luke 17, emphasizing that while all were physically healed, only one returned to Jesus in gratitude—and that this thankful response revealed a deeper, saving faith. Pastor McKinley uses the passage to illustrate humanity’s desperate need for mercy, Christ’s decisive work of grace, and the transformative power of returning to Him with a grateful...

Pastor McKinley teaches that Jesus warns against the deception of greed, reminding us that life does not consist in the abundance of possessions but in being “rich toward God.” He emphasizes that instead of living in worry or dependence on government, Christians are called to trust God’s care, work responsibly, and practice generous stewardship that invests in eternity. Ultimately, because Christ...

Pastor David McKinley’s sermon from Luke 11:1–13 emphasizes the essential nature of prayer in the life of a believer, modeled after Jesus’ own devotion to prayer. He outlines five key practices: honoring God’s power (“Father, hallowed be Your name”), longing for His presence (“Your kingdom come”), trusting His provision (“Give us each day our daily bread”), seeking His pardon and protection (“Forg...

Pastor David McKinley’s sermon focuses on Luke 9 and the feeding of the 5,000 to illustrate that God delights in using His people to meet the needs of others. He emphasizes three key truths: God’s divine compassion—He sees, knows, and cares for every need; God’s divine expectation—He calls believers to act in faith and generosity to serve others; and God’s divine satisfaction—Jesus alone provides...

The sermon, titled “The Power of Forgiveness,” draws from Luke 7:36–50 and contrasts the responses of a self-righteous Pharisee and a repentant woman who anoints Jesus’ feet. Pastor Bret Legg teaches that forgiveness is required for everyone, received through faith in Christ alone, and should produce visible results—a transformed life marked by humility, gratitude, and love. He concludes by urging...