Fervent Church

We’re kicking off our new series  “Unstoppable – Fueled by the Holy Spirit”  with a message from Acts 1 titled  “All That Jesus Began.” In the Gospel of Luke, Luke records all that Jesus  began  to do and teach—but in the Acts of the Apostles, we see that His work didn’t stop. It continues through the power of the Holy Spirit working in and through His people. In this message, we unpack: Why the b...

What happens after you believe in Jesus? That is the question this sermon answers. In this message, Pastor Nick walks through the gospel clearly and practically: you were made for a relationship with God, sin broke that relationship, and Jesus came to restore what was lost through His death and resurrection. But salvation is not the end of the story. It is the beginning of a brand-new life. This s...

In this Easter sermon from Fervent Church, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the life-changing hope of the empty tomb. Walking through John 20, this message unpacks why Easter still matters today: Jesus conquered sin, defeated death, and made a way for us to be brought from death to life through faith in Him. This sermon explores the confusion of the disciples, the reality of our s...

On this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Nick walks through the final week of Jesus’ life to help us behold the Man—Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah, the Lamb of God, and the King so many misunderstood. From the triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the cross, this sermon traces how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecy, why He wept over Jerusalem, and how the peace people wanted was not the peace He ul...

In this final message from our  Supreme  series through Colossians, Pastor Nick walks through  Colossians 4:7–18  and shows how God builds His kingdom through ordinary, faithful people. What can seem like “just a list of names” becomes a powerful reminder that  you have a place in the kingdom of God . From Tychicus and Onesimus to Mark, Epaphras, Luke, and Demas, this passage shows that God uses a...

Do you believe in Jesus wholeheartedly — but freeze the moment someone asks you about your faith? You're not alone. Sharing the gospel can feel awkward, intimidating, and even scary. But the good news is: you already have everything you need. In this episode, Pastor Nick walks through Colossians 4:5-6 and gives four practical, biblical steps for how to share your faith in everyday life — at wo...

What does it really look like to be a church that prays? In this message from  Colossians 4:2–4 , Pastor Nick teaches how prayer is meant to be more than a religious routine. Prayer is a daily relationship with our Heavenly Father that strengthens us, realigns our hearts, deepens our gratitude, and opens doors for the gospel. This teaching walks through what it means to be: steadfast in prayer , w...

What does it look like to build a strong family in a culture that’s constantly pushing against God’s design? In this message from  Colossians 3:18–4:1 , we walk verse-by-verse through Paul’s practical instructions for everyday relationships— marriage, parenting, and work —and learn how the gospel shapes the way we live at home and beyond. You’ll hear what Scripture says about: Wives and husbands :...

In Colossians 3:1–17 (ESV), Paul gives a simple, life-changing command:  look up . If you’ve been raised with Christ,  seek the things above  and  set your mind on Jesus —because we don’t defeat sin by trying harder or staring at the problem. We defeat sin by  running to Christ . In this message, we walk verse-by-verse through what it means to  put to death  what is earthly in us (sexual immoralit...

Are you  living out your faith —or just  acting ? In today’s message,  “Quit Playing Church,”  we continue our study through  Colossians 2:6–23  and hear Paul’s warning: don’t let anyone take you captive with empty promises, religious pressure, or “Jesus + something else” spirituality. We talk about: Why  performance-based Christianity  (legalism) is exhausting and joyless “Diets and days” (food l...

Are you being  captured  by the world’s ideas—or  captivated  by Jesus? In today’s message from  Colossians 2:6–15 , we walk through Paul’s warning against being taken captive by  philosophy, empty deceit, human tradition, and spiritual forces  that are “not according to Christ.” Paul calls the church (and us) back to a  Christ-centered biblical worldview : receive Christ Jesus as Lord,  walk in H...

This week at  Fervent Church , Sam continues our verse-by-verse study through  Colossians  with a message from  Colossians 1:24–2:5 . Paul writes from prison to strengthen believers facing confusion, false teaching, and “almost-true” distortions of the gospel. In this passage, we see that  suffering doesn’t have to be wasted —and that joy is not just a feeling, but a  chosen response  rooted in Ch...

Are you busy for Jesus... but not with Jesus? It's one of the most convicting questions in the Christian life—and it's exactly what Jesus addresses in the story of Mary and Martha. In this sermon from Luke 10:38-42, Pastor Nick unpacks the familiar account of two sisters who both loved Jesus but related to Him in very different ways. Martha served. Mary sat. And when Martha complained, Jes...

In Colossians 1:15–23, Paul gives us one of the clearest, most powerful pictures of  who Jesus really is —and why it matters. The church in Colossae was being pressured to believe a “Jesus + something else” gospel. More rules. More secrets. More spiritual add-ons. But Paul lovingly (and firmly) pulls them back to the center:  Jesus is not a lesser version of God. Jesus is God. Jesus is supreme. An...

The gospel isn’t just something we  hear —it’s a seed God plants that  produces fruit . In this message from  Colossians 1:1–14 , we open our new series  SUPREME  by watching Paul’s pastoral heart on display: he gives thanks for a church he’s never visited, celebrates the fruit God is already producing, and prays for deeper wisdom and endurance so they can walk in a way that pleases the Lord. Colo...

Welcome to  Supreme , our sermon series through the book of  Colossians —a letter written for a spiritual culture that’s open to “ideas,” but resists Jesus as  Lord . In this message, we talk about why  “Austin is Athens”  (Acts 17), how the church in Colossae wasn’t pressured to abandon Jesus but to  redefine  Him, and why Paul responds by lifting Christ higher:  Jesus is supreme, sufficient, and...

As we close out the year, we take time to  look back on God’s faithfulness  and  look ahead with intention  as a church family. In this message, we reflect on how God has sustained Fervent Church—celebrating five years of ministry, baptisms, generosity in our city, and the ways He’s been forming us through His Word and community. We’re reminded that transformation doesn’t happen by accident, and t...

Celebrate Christmas with this  Christmas message  from Fervent Church as we reflect on the powerful truth of  Immanuel — God with us . In this sermon, we walk through the story of God’s presence—from  Exodus 40 , where the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle, to the fulfillment of God’s promise in  Jesus Christ , the Word who became flesh and dwelt among us ( John 1 ). This message also focuse...

As we enter Christmas week, it’s worth asking an honest question:  Have we made room for Jesus, or have we filled our lives with everything else? In this message,  Making Room , we walk through  Exodus chapters 35–40 , the powerful conclusion of the book of Exodus. After being rescued from slavery, God’s people respond with  willing obedience, joyful generosity, and faithful service , working toge...

What truly sets God’s people apart—success, blessing, or  God’s presence ? In this episode, we continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of  Exodus , teaching through  Exodus chapters 33–34 . After Israel’s rebellion with the golden calf, Moses intercedes before God and prays one of the most powerful prayers in Scripture:  “If Your presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from her...

In this week’s message from our series through Exodus, Pastor Nick teaches from  Exodus 32 , where Israel grows impatient in the waiting and wanders into idolatry. When God feels slow, our hearts often drift—we follow the crowd, return to old habits, and grab for something we can see. But even in our wandering, God calls us back through a greater Mediator: Jesus. In this episode, we explore: • Why...

In today’s teaching, Pastor Nick walks us through Exodus 30–31 in a message titled “Rest In His Work.” These chapters show us how God prepared Israel to live in His presence through  prayer, cleansing, sacrifice, anointing, Spirit-filled work, and Sabbath rest . From the altar of incense to the bronze basin, from the ransom money to the Sabbath command, every detail of the tabernacle points to  Je...

In this message from  Exodus 28–29 , Pastor Sam walks us through the  priestly garments  and the  consecration of the priests —a section many people skim past—showing how every detail ultimately points to  Jesus as our perfect High Priest . From the ephod, breastpiece, bells, and pomegranates, to the daily sacrifices at the altar, we see the holiness of God, the seriousness of sin, and our despera...

A Dwelling Place for God | Exodus 25–27 | The Story of Our Lives What does it mean that God  desires to dwell  with His people—and that now  we  are His tabernacle? In this message,  “A Dwelling Place for God,”  Pastor Nick continues our Exodus series,  The Story of Our Lives , looking at Exodus 25–27 and the tabernacle. We see how God invites His people not just to  receive  His presence, but to ...

In today’s message,  “Covenant,”  Pastor Nick walks us through Exodus 24 — where God establishes His covenant with Israel, sealing His promises in blood and calling His people into a relationship built on trust, obedience, and grace. This passage reminds us that God isn’t looking for empty religion or surface-level commitment; He desires covenant relationship — one rooted in faithfulness and fulfi...