Warren Church

This sermon, centered on Galatians 2:20, emphasizes the need for believers to die to self and live fully surrendered to Christ, recognizing that true life begins when Christ lives in and through them. Pastor Andrew unpacks the verse by encouraging believers to anchor their lives in faith, feed their spiritual lives through consistent small acts of obedience, and trust in God’s promises rather than...

This sermon, based on Isaiah 40:31, emphasizes the spiritual power of waiting on the Lord—not with passive frustration, but with hopeful, active trust. Pastor Joseph teaches that biblical waiting involves deep, relational abiding in God, especially through consistent prayer, and that such waiting renews our strength in every season of life—whether soaring in victory, running in busyness, or walkin...

This sermon explores the story of Jonah, highlighting God's justice and mercy. While God's judgment was impending upon Nineveh due to its wickedness, the city’s sincere repentance led to divine mercy—a sign of hope that revival is still possible today, especially in America. Pastor McKinley urges the church to seek revival through humility, hunger for God, obedience to His Word, and daily remembra...

This sermon uses Jonah 4 as a lens to explore how unresolved anger and resentment can distort our hearts and mission. Pastor McKinley contrasts Jonah’s bitter reaction to God’s mercy toward Nineveh with God’s patient, gracious response, warning that like Jonah, believers can become self-absorbed, more concerned with comfort than compassion. Ultimately, the message challenges listeners to surrender...

This sermon explores the theme of second chances through the biblical account of Jonah, emphasizing that God is a God who restores, recommissions, and uses even those who have failed. It highlights how Jonah, after initially fleeing from God’s call, is given a renewed commission to preach to the wicked city of Nineveh, resulting in a stunning display of repentance and revival. The message conclude...

This sermon continues the story of Jonah, focusing on his prayer from the belly of the great fish as a turning point from rebellion to repentance. Pastor McKinley emphasizes that Jonah’s disobedience brought him physical, emotional, and spiritual misery, but God’s merciful discipline created an opportunity for restoration and a new beginning. Through Jonah’s experience, the message calls listeners...

The sermon uses the story of Jonah to illustrate that God's call on our lives is personal, purposeful, and cannot be escaped, even when we try to resist it. Jonah’s attempt to flee from God led to a downward spiral of disobedience and consequences—not just for himself, but for those around him—yet God pursued him with mercy and discipline. Pastor McKinley challenges listeners to recognize their ow...

Dr. Charles Lowery’s sermon emphasizes that real Christian influence grows not through outward promotion but by living a transformed life that draws others in. Using humor and vivid analogies, he teaches that lasting change begins with renewing the mind, establishing good habits, and controlling one’s "Adam suit" (the physical self), which naturally resists discipline and growth. To live well and...

The sermon focuses on 1 Chronicles 12:32 and the example of the “sons of Issachar,” who understood their times and knew what Israel should do, using this as a call for the church and especially the younger generation to engage with culture wisely and faithfully. It outlines three major movements: recognizing the reality of a cultural revolt, embracing the possibility of a generational revival, and...

Pastor uses the story of Hannah to illustrate a model of deep, authentic prayer and surrender, highlighting how she poured out her soul to God in the midst of personal anguish and barrenness. Hannah’s faith and persistence demonstrate that true prayer isn’t about performance but about honest vulnerability before God. Her willingness to dedicate her long-awaited son, Samuel, back to the Lord exempl...

Pastor McKinley concluded the sermon series on foundational Christian words by urging believers to live with urgency, integrity, and purity in light of Christ’s promised return, emphasizing the need to "wake up," "stand up," "dress up," and "stay up" in faith. Overall, he challenged listeners to actively engage in mission, service, and preparation for Christ’s coming, warning against spiritual apa...

This Easter sermon centers on the word Resurrection, emphasizing it as the cornerstone of the Christian faith. Pastor McKinley supports the resurrection of Jesus with biblical prophecy, historical evidence, eyewitness accounts, and the transformational impact it had on the disciples and early believers. Ultimately, he declares that the resurrection brings enduring hope and victory over death, offe...

This sermon focuses on the transformative power of God’s renewal in the life of a believer, emphasizing that true spiritual change begins with conversion of the heart, continues with transformation of the mind, and results in an observable restoration of life purpose and character. Drawing from Romans 12, the pastor explains that renewal isn't about self-made resolutions, but about yielding to God...

This message centers on the importance and power of repentance, defined as a transformative change of mind and direction that aligns our lives with God’s truth. Drawing from Romans 2 and several biblical examples, the sermon emphasizes that repentance is not optional but essential, and it's initiated by God’s kindness and fulfilled through our honest surrender. True repentance, unlike mere guilt,...

The message centers on the theme of reconciliation, emphasizing that conflict is a universal part of the human experience and ultimately stems from brokenness in our relationship with God. Through the sacrificial work of Jesus Christ, God offers reconciliation to restore peace, provide access to His presence, grant acceptance, and adopt us into His family. As recipients of this reconciliation, Chr...

The sermon emphasizes the significance of God's revelation through creation, scripture, and Jesus Christ, showing how God's design, human dignity, and the consequences of sin point to the need for salvation. It highlights that Jesus is the ultimate revelation of God, offering redemption and a restored relationship with Him, fulfilling the hope of eternal destiny. The message concludes by encouragi...

Pastor Court Holloway shared his journey of planting Shores Church in Maine, emphasizing the crucial role of Warren Church in supporting their growth. He highlighted three key principles: God honors faithfulness in small beginnings, sacrificial giving is significant in God's plan, and God promises to complete the work He starts. Through personal stories, he illustrated how investing in others and...

The sermon emphasizes the reality of persecution for Christians, both historically and in the present, highlighting the suffering of believers in oppressive countries. It calls on Christians to endure persecution for righteousness' sake, not because of personal offensiveness, but as a mark of true discipleship, reinforcing that faithfulness to Christ will bring opposition. Ultimately, Pastor McKin...

The sermon emphasizes the importance of being peacemakers, as taught by Jesus in Matthew 5:9, highlighting that true peace comes from God and is not merely the absence of conflict but a deep sense of reconciliation and wholeness. Pastor McKinley outlines practical steps for living as peacemakers, including surrendering to God, understanding others, addressing issues rather than attacking people, c...

The sermon emphasizes that God values the heart above outward appearances, highlighting Matthew 5:8, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." It explains that human hearts are naturally deceitful and require transformation through salvation, leading to a life of integrity in worship, speech, relationships, work, and stewardship. The message concludes by urging self-examination and...

The sermon on Matthew 5:7 emphasizes that true mercy reflects God's character and must be rooted in truth and justice. Jesus' sacrifice is the ultimate act of mercy, satisfying God's justice while offering redemption. Believers are called to show kindness, forgiveness, and compassion, as exemplified by the Good Samaritan. Living out mercy daily brings spiritual transformation and deeper fulfillmen...

The sermon discusses the teachings of Jesus, particularly the Beatitudes from Matthew 5, highlighting the importance of seeking righteousness for true satisfaction and fulfillment in life. It emphasizes that humanity often seeks fulfillment in superficial pleasures, which ultimately leave them empty, and that true spiritual hunger can only be satisfied through a relationship with God.