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Send us Fan Mail From the very beginning, the Garden of Eden was a place where people could simply be with God. But rebellion, first the devil's, then mankind's, broke that. That break is where every kind of destruction, division, and separation we see in the world traces back to. In this message we look at how that rebellion still plays out today, and how Jesus' whole mission was t...

Send us Fan Mail What comes to mind when you hear the word "supernatural"? For a lot of people it's Halloween, ghosts, or things that can't be explained. But there's a supernatural reality that changes everything: the gift of new life through the Holy Spirit. In this message Rose walks through what it actually means to go from spiritually dead to spiritually alive, not &qu...

Send us Fan Mail If the supernatural is taking flight, honor is what builds the runway. God ignites the fires of the supernatural, but we're the ones who lay the kindling. In this message we look at why Jesus, in His own hometown, "could not do any miracles there" except heal a few sick people, and how familiarity bred contempt in the very people who should have known Him best. Hono...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know God's voice — or is your faith running on routine? Showing up to church, serving on a team, giving your tithe... all the right boxes checked, but no real relationship where God actually speaks to you. In this message we go back to 1 Samuel 3, to a moment when "the word of the Lord was rare" in Israel. But even then, God didn't just hear Samuel — He...

Send us Fan Mail What is your response? Baptism isn't a formality — it's a public declaration that something has died and something new has begun. In this message, we go back to the Greek word itself, baptizō, meaning to be fully immersed, submerged, soaked, and ask why that distinction actually matters. We walk through three reasons Scripture calls us to be baptized: repentance (turning...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever gone through communion so many times that it starts to feel routine? This week we go back to where communion actually began — the Passover — to rediscover what we might be missing. In Exodus 12, God gives Israel a 5-step pattern for the Passover: choose an unblemished lamb, sacrifice the lamb, apply the blood, eat the flesh, and remember. Every single step points for...

Send us Fan Mail Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in His holy place? Only the one with clean hands and a pure heart (Psalm 24:3-4). In this message, we ask a deeper question than "Do I worship God?" — we ask, WHAT are we really worshipping? Because if we don't worship God, we will worship something else. An idol isn't a statue — it's anything we canno...

Send us Fan Mail To ascend to God, you must first desire Him. But what does that desire actually look like in your daily life? Are you living in indifference toward God’s presence, or are you completely dependent on it? In Part 2 of our "Ascend" series, we dive deep into what it takes to experience the manifested glory—the Kabod—of God. Looking at Elijah in 1 Kings 19, Moses in Exodus 33...

Send us Fan Mail Are we tolerating sins today that God’s Word explicitly warns us against? In Part 1 of our "Ascend" series, Pastor Josh addresses 20 modern-day sins and cultural compromises that keep us from standing in God's holy presence. From doomscrolling, consumerism, and astrology to unforgiveness, gossip, and political idolatry. Drawing from Psalm 24:3–4, 1 Corinthians 6, Ga...

Send us Fan Mail When we wander, Jesus doesn’t count us as a loss. He comes after us. In this message from our Power in the Parables series, we dive deep into Luke 15:1–7 and the story of the Lost Sheep. We unpack the true Biblical meaning of the word Apollumi (lost, ruined, separated from purpose) and discover why Jesus relentlessly pursues you no matter how far you’ve strayed. Whether you feel t...

Send us Fan Mail What type of soil is your heart? In this message from Matthew 13:3–9 & 13–17, we examine Jesus’ Parable of the Sower and the four distinct conditions of the human heart: 1. The Path (The Hard Heart) – Exposed and easily stolen from. 2. The Rocky Soil (The Shallow Heart) – Quick to sprout, but lacking deep roots and total surrender. 3. The Thorny Soil (The Compromised Heart) –...

Send us Fan Mail Are you multiplying what God has entrusted to you, or are you letting fear hold you back? In this powerful message, we dive deep into Jesus' Parable of the Talents to discover what true Biblical stewardship looks like. In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus shares a profound truth about how God views our time, gifts, and resources. Whether you feel like you've been given "five...

Send us Fan Mail One of the most misunderstood parables in the Bible is the story of the Shrewd Manager (also known as the Unjust Steward). In Luke 16, Jesus highlights a clever manager who strategically uses worldly wealth to secure his future. While Jesus isn't commending his dishonesty, He is challenging the "children of light" to be just as intentional with eternal riches as the...

Send us Fan Mail How do we hear the voice of God in a world full of noise? In Part 2 of our series, "The Power In The Parables," we explore how Jesus used stories to challenge us to slow down, reflect, and truly listen to what the Holy Spirit is saying. It’s not just about what we are building in our lives, but what we are building upon. True spiritual transformation happens when we shif...

Send us Fan Mail The parable of the Prodigal Son is one of the most famous stories Jesus ever told, but it’s often misunderstood. It’s not just a story about a rebellious son and a forgiving father; it’s a mirror for our own hearts. Whether you identify with the prodigal son who ran away or the older brother who stayed but wrestled with bitterness, this sermon will challenge your perspective on Go...

Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of just sitting in a row? In Part 6 of our "I Love My Church" series, Freedom Church Raleigh explores what it truly means to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Pulling from 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, and the miracle of Jesus turning water into wine, this sermon uncovers a powerful truth: Jesus is the source, but we are the system. When we serve, we aren&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Josh teaches that the Church is Christ’s flock, and loving Jesus means loving, serving, and caring for His people. Using John 21:15–17, he shows that Jesus connected Peter’s love for Him with the responsibility to “feed My sheep.” The message emphasizes that tithing and generosity are practical ways we care for God’s Church, support ministry, help those in need, and spread...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 4 of " I Love My Church", Pastor Rose Snowzell teaches that God's plan for us is maturity, and spiritual family is one of the primary ways He helps us grow. She challenges us to move from simply receiving to giving, serving, and becoming examples for others. Through love, forgiveness, truth, and support, we can build healthy relationships that reflect the he...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 3 of "I love My Church", Pastor Garry Snowzell delivers a stirring message about the Church as Heaven’s Army on Earth. This sermon calls the Church to stop playing it safe, embrace spiritual warfare, and stand together in faith, prayer, and purpose. No matter the battle, God designed us to fight together and carry His light into the world.

Send us Fan Mail This message dives into biblical context, cultural teachings versus timeless truth, and the role of women in ministry. Ps. Josh Snowzell shows how Scripture consistently points toward God using women to lead, teach, minister, and proclaim the Gospel throughout history.

Send us Fan Mail In this series, Pastor Josh challenges the church to Stop consuming church and start loving the Bride—this message calls us to real commitment, unity, and sacrificial devotion.

Send us Fan Mail What does it actually take to become a man of God? In this episode, Pastors Josh and Rose break down what they call “The Barbarian Way” —a call to reject passivity, comfort, and compromise, and instead step into the foundations every man must build to walk fully with God. This isn’t about surface-level change. It’s about the death of boyhood … and the beginning of true, biblical m...

Send us Fan Mail In part 3 of "Where is god when life hurts?", Pastor Krista Ortiz explores the reality of faith in difficult seasons, showing that God’s presence never changes even when life feels filled with darkness. She highlights the different levels of faith and calls us to be honest with God, trust Him as the Author of our story, and not walk away in the middle. The message encour...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the people closest to you only remember who you used to be ? In this conversation, Kai, Maggie, Rose, and Josh sit down to talk about one of the most difficult parts of walking in faith—ministering to family and friends who have seen your past, your mistakes, and your lowest moments. We dive into:  Why familiarity can make it harder for people to receive from you...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of " Where is god when life hurts?", Pst. Josh Cooke teaches that waiting on God doesn’t mean He is absent. Scriptures like John 1:29, Matthew 11, and Lamentations 3 show that even in pain and uncertainty, God’s promises and mercy still stand.