Warren Church

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...

This sermon, drawn from Luke 7:18–28, explores the reality of doubt in the life of believers through the example of John the Baptist, who questioned whether Jesus was truly the Messiah while imprisoned. Pastor McKinley teaches that doubt often arises when our expectations of God don’t align with our experiences, but faith can be strengthened by remembering the evidence of God’s grace, His Word, an...

Pastor David McKinley uses Luke 6:1–11 to challenge believers to examine their own hearts for traces of hypocrisy and self-righteousness. Pastor McKinley contrasts Jesus’ mercy and compassion with the Pharisees’ legalism, warning that presumption, misplaced passion, and pride can turn sincere faith into judgmental religion. He concludes that true righteousness is not found in outward rule-keeping...

Pastor David McKinley’s sermon contrasts a “moment” and a “movement,” using Luke 5’s story of Jesus calling Peter, James, and John as a picture of how a single act of obedience can ignite lifelong transformation. He explains that Jesus’ miraculous catch of fish was not about success in fishing but about calling followers who would carry His message forward and build His church through faith and ob...

Pastor McKinley begins by recalling how Warren Church members embodied Christ’s love in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, meeting physical and emotional needs in their community. He then turns to Luke 4, showing how Jesus resisted temptation in the wilderness to teach that storms and temptations are inevitable but traceable, predictable, and overcome only by God’s Word and the Holy Spirit rather...

Pastor McKinley teaches from Luke 3 on Jesus’ baptism, explaining that this moment publicly declared His identity as the Messiah, fulfilled John the Baptist’s priestly role, depicted Christ’s substitutionary sacrifice for sinners, and revealed the Trinity’s work in salvation. Baptism, he emphasizes, does not save but serves as the believer’s first step of discipleship and a public testimony of rep...

Pastor David McKinley compares the disciples’ despair on the road to Emmaus with the congregation’s grief over Charlie Kirk’s recent assassination, stressing that life often brings shocking evil and loss but Jesus walks with us even when we don’t recognize Him. Drawing from Luke 24, he shows how Christ comforted the disciples by taking them to Scripture, breaking bread, and revealing Himself alive...

Dr. Jeremiah Johnston preached from Luke 24 about the resurrection of Jesus, emphasizing that Christianity rests on the historical reality of the empty tomb and living Christ. He presented the Shroud of Turin as a unique artifact that aligns with the gospel accounts and offers powerful evidence pointing to Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. Johnston urged listeners to strengthen their faith, exa...

The sermon from Luke 23 emphasizes that Jesus is the Chosen One—revealed through God’s promises to Abraham, rejected by people at the cross, yet sent to make humanity righteous through His sacrifice. Pastor McKinley highlights that salvation is not about human effort, rituals, or good works, but about receiving by faith what Christ accomplished on the cross, as even the repentant thief beside Him...

The sermon contrasts imitation with plagiarism to illustrate how religious leaders of Jesus’ day had corrupted God’s truth, offering a counterfeit faith while rejecting Christ’s true authority. Drawing from Luke 20, Pastor McKinley shows that Jesus speaks with ultimate authority, demands integrity in every part of life (“render to Caesar…and to God”), and exposes religious hypocrisy that substitut...

The sermon focuses on Luke 19 and the story of Zacchaeus, showing that Jesus came “to seek and to save the lost.” Pastor McKinley emphasizes that salvation begins with God’s gracious initiative, is extended through Jesus’ generous invitation, and meets humanity’s greatest need for forgiveness and transformation. Using Zacchaeus’ encounter as an example, the message highlights how encountering Jesu...

The sermon introduces a new series on “Encountering Jesus” from the Gospel of Luke, emphasizing that life is shaped by encounters, and none is more important than a personal encounter with Christ. Pastor McKinley provides historical and thematic background on Luke, showing how it presents Jesus as the Savior for all people—highlighting His humanity, care for the marginalized, role of women, and th...

In this sermon, Pastor Lorenzo Rogers emphasizes that true spiritual growth is rooted in worshiping God and living out four core practices: worship, connect, equip, and send. He teaches that worship is more than singing—it’s a daily surrender of our lives to God, and from that posture flows genuine community, intentional spiritual growth, and a readiness to be sent out for God’s mission. Ultimatel...

The sermon centers on Isaiah 41:10 and explores what it means to be anchored in God during life’s storms. Pastor McKinley emphasizes three foundational truths: God is always present, God is absolute in power, and God is a promise-maker and promise-keeper—assuring believers that He will strengthen, help, and uphold them. Through personal stories, biblical examples, and reflections on fear and faith...