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Pillar Church Podcast

Preston Morrison | Pillar Churchthepillar.podbean.com
Pillar Church is led by Preston Morrison and is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Visit www.thePillar.com for more information or to learn more.
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Do You Revel In God’s Rebuke? | Preston Morrison

In this message, “Loved Enough To Correct: Do You Revel In God’s Rebuke?” , we explore a truth that many believers struggle to embrace: God's correction is not a sign of His rejection—it's evidence of His love. In a culture that often avoids conviction and resists correction, Scripture reveals that the Lord disciplines those He loves and rebukes those in whom He delights. His goal is never to shame us, but to transform us. In this sermon, you'll hear about: Why God lovingly rebukes His children ...

Jun 01, 202651 min

Don't Let Your Insecurity Become A Trap | Brent Hatchett

Insecurity is more than self-doubt. It’s more than low confidence. Left unchecked, insecurity becomes a trap. In this message, “The Hidden Costs Of Insecurity: Don’t Let Your Insecurity Become A Trap,” we look at the story of Jephthah in Judges 11 and see how unresolved wounds can quietly shape our decisions, relationships, and view of ourselves. Though Jephthah was empowered by God and used mightily, his insecurity still led him into destructive choices that carried painful consequences. This m...

May 25, 202634 min

What An Open Heaven Looks Like | Preston Morrison

What happens when heaven opens over a life fully surrendered to God?In this message, we explore what Scripture reveals about living with greater awareness of God’s presence, greater trust in His provision, and greater boldness for His mission.Throughout the Bible, moments of open heaven were never just emotional experiences—they led to revelation, transformation, generosity, and evangelism. In this message, you’ll hear about:What it means to live under an open heavenHow God reveals Himself to hu...

May 18, 202643 min

Are You Still Celebrating What God Has Already Done? | Preston Morrison

Remembering is more than reflection. It’s more than looking back. Remembering is an act of faith. In this message, “Remember The Memorial Stones: Are You Still Celebrating What God Has Already Done?” we walk through Scripture and discover how memorial stones were used to mark moments where God moved powerfully. They weren’t just reminders of the past—they were sacred declarations that God had been faithful and would remain faithful for generations to come. Throughout the Bible, altars and memori...

May 11, 202657 min

Restoring What the Enemy Tried to Bury | Isaac Gross

Not everything new is better. Sometimes what you need most… is something old. In this message, “It’s Time To Re-Dig The Wells,” we look at Genesis 26 and the life of Isaac, who didn’t chase something new—he recovered what had been buried. The wells his father once dug had been stopped up, covered, and forgotten. But when Isaac re-dug them, life flowed again. This sermon challenges us with a powerful truth: New isn’t the problem—new without foundation is. In this message, you’ll hear about: Why y...

May 04, 202652 min

It’s Time To Rebuild The Sacred Altars | Preston Morrison

God doesn’t just visit.He dwells.And He meets us where altars are built.In this message, “Where God Comes Down: It’s Time To Rebuild The Sacred Altars,” we’re invited to rediscover a pattern seen all throughout Scripture—God reveals Himself where people intentionally make space for Him. Altars were never about routine; they were about surrender, remembrance, and real encounters with God.Over time, it’s easy for those spaces to be neglected. What was once sacred can become distant. This message c...

Apr 27, 202644 min

It’s Time To Tear Down Every Idol | Preston Morrison

Not every idol is made of stone. Some are built quietly—in our hearts. In this message, “The Things You Can’t Put Down: It’s Time To Tear Down Every Idol,” we confront a hard truth: anything that takes God’s place in our lives has become an idol. What we chase, protect, and prioritize can slowly replace the One we’re meant to worship. This sermon walks through Scripture to help us recognize the idols we may not even realize we’ve built—and calls us back to full surrender. In this message, you’ll...

Apr 20, 202644 min

A Blueprint For Spiritual Warfare | Preston Morrison

Spiritual warfare isn’t random. It isn’t passive. It’s intentional—and so is our response. In this message, “When God’s Enemy Attacks: A Blueprint For Spiritual Warfare,” we’re reminded in 1 Peter 5 that we have a real enemy who is actively seeking to devour. But his attacks are not without reason. He opposes us because of how deeply God loves us and because of the purpose God is working through our lives. This message lays out a clear pattern for how we respond—not with fear, but with awareness...

Apr 13, 202644 min

He’s Alive & It Changes EVERYTHING | Preston Morrison

The resurrection is more than a moment.It’s more than a story.The resurrection changes everything. In this message, “Death Could Not Hold Him: He’s Alive & It Changes EVERYTHING,” we walk through Luke 24 and encounter the reality of the empty tomb. The question asked that morning still echoes today: “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive?” Jesus is not there—He is risen, and that truth reshapes both our eternity and our everyday lives. The resurrection doesn’t just prov...

Apr 06, 202649 min

Why His Presence Changes Everything | Brent Hatchett

We all want a miracle. But what if God wants to give you something greater? In this message, “From Miracle To Revelation: Why His Presence Changes Everything,” we walk through John 11 and the story of Lazarus to uncover a powerful truth: Miracles change the moment… but His presence changes your life. This sermon speaks directly to anyone waiting on God—believing for breakthrough, healing, or intervention—while navigating the tension of unanswered prayers. In this message, you’ll hear about: Why ...

Mar 30, 202644 min

Returning To The Fear Of The Lord | Isaac Gross

Something is missing in the Church today. Not passion. Not activity. But awe . In this message, “Filled With Awe Again: Returning to the Fear of the Lord,” we look at the early Church in Acts and rediscover a foundational truth: when the fear of the Lord is present, everything changes. They didn’t just gather—they lived with a deep awareness of God’s holiness, power, and presence. And because of it, the Church was strengthened, unified, and multiplied. This message unpacks what it truly means to...

Mar 23, 202654 min

You’re Supposed to Make Disciples | Brent Hatchett

Following Jesus was never meant to stop with us. In this message, “You’re Supposed to Make Disciples,” we look at Jesus’ words in Matthew 28 and the mission He gave every believer: “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Jesus didn’t die to create passive church attenders—He died to raise up disciple makers . The call of every Christian is not only to grow in faith, but to help others grow as well. In this sermon, you’ll hear about: Why every believer is called to make disciples How following Je...

Mar 16, 202641 min

What Happens When You’re Serious About Prayer | Preston Morrison

Prayer is more than a moment. It’s more than a routine. Prayer is how the church lives. In this message, “What Happens When You’re Serious About Prayer,” we walk through the book of Acts and see how the early church made prayer central to everything they did. From the very beginning, believers gathered with one heart and one voice, seeking God together and depending on Him in every circumstance. The early church didn’t treat prayer as an afterthought. It was the place where their unity was stren...

Mar 09, 202645 min

How to Receive More Of The Holy Spirit | Preston Morrison

The enemy doesn’t fear talent. He doesn’t fear strategy. He fears a Church filled with the Holy Spirit. In this message, “Hell Hates More: You Need More Of The Holy Spirit,” we return to Acts 1 and the promise Jesus gave His disciples: “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.” Before they were sent, they were told to wait. Before they witnessed, they were filled. Because the mission of God cannot be accomplished in human strength. This sermon unpacks the reality that ther...

Mar 02, 202648 min

Why The Church Must Never Get Selfish | Preston Morrison

In this message, “Hell Hates Pleasing: Why The Church Must Never Get Too Selfish,” we look at Paul’s prayer in Colossians 1 and confront a sobering truth: the goal of our lives is to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord—fully pleasing to Him. The enemy doesn’t fear comfortable Christianity. He fears a Church that lives to please God. This sermon challenges believers to examine whether we are living worthy of the Gospel or drifting into self-centered faith. Because we do not belong to ourselves—we...

Feb 23, 202648 min

Why The Church Must Never Get Too Big | Preston Morrison

Community is more than a crowd. It’s more than a large gathering. Community is family. In this message, “Hell Hates Small,” we walk through Acts 2 and Acts 5 to see that the early church didn’t just grow in public spaces, but from house to house—around tables, in shared meals, prayer, teaching, and everyday life together. It also confronts why we often resist that kind of closeness. Small community can feel risky, exposing our struggles and calling us to forgive and bear one another’s burdens—ye...

Feb 16, 202646 min

Worship God Responds To | Brent Hatchett

Worship is more than a moment. It’s more than a song. Worship is obedience. In this message, “Worship Is Obedience,” we walk through Genesis 22 and discover that true worship is revealed not by what we say or sing, but by how we live when God asks something costly of us. The story of Abraham and Isaac shows us that worship often leads us into moments of testing, requires deep faith, demands that we carry what’s hard, and ultimately invites us into wonder when God reveals Himself as provider. In ...

Feb 09, 202633 min

Sow Like The Harvest Depended On It | Preston Morrison

What if everybody started sowing— like the harvest actually depended on it? In this message, “What If Everybody Started Sowing?” we’re reminded that the call of Jesus is not passive. The command is simple and urgent: “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel.” This sermon challenges believers to live on mission every day—keeping the light on, walking a different path, and moving in the opposite spirit of the world around us. In this message, you’ll hear about: Why believers are called to st...

Feb 02, 20261 hr 3 min

The Church Has A Problem | Preston Morrison

The world has a problem—and Jesus named it clearly. Humanity is lost and weary , like sheep without a shepherd. In this message, “The Great Problem of the Church: Understanding Your Place to Take Your Place,” we look at Jesus’ words in Matthew 9 and confront both the condition of the world and the responsibility of the Church. The harvest is ready—but the workers are few. The issue isn’t the field. It’s whether the Church is willing to step in, wake up, and take responsibility for the work God h...

Jan 26, 20261 hr

Growth Brings Beautiful Challenges | Preston Morrison

Growth is a gift—but it’s rarely comfortable. God often uses seasons of divine discomfort to stretch us, mature us, and move us forward. What feels inconvenient, costly, or even frustrating is often evidence that He is doing something deeper than we can see. In this message, “Divine Discomfort: Growth Brings Beautiful Challenges,” we explore how spiritual growth doesn’t happen accidentally—and it doesn’t come without tension. When God brings increase, it forces us to confront what needs to chang...

Jan 19, 202644 min

How To Please The Lord | Isaac Gross

We live in a world that demands proof, clarity, and control. But Scripture tells us there is another way to live—a better way. In this message, “Walking By Faith // How To Please The Lord,” we explore what it truly means to walk by faith and why faith—not answers—is what God uses most to develop our lives. Rooted in 2 Corinthians 5 , this sermon reminds us that while our earthly lives may feel temporary, uncertain, and even burdensome at times, God has prepared something eternal—and He has given...

Jan 12, 202646 min

Will You Be One Who Crumbles Or Climbs? | Preston Morrison

Some seasons don’t gently ease in—they hit hard. Unexpected pressure. Rising tension. Questions about what’s next.As we step into a rocky year, the real question isn’t whether challenges will come—it’s how we’ll respond when they do.In this message, “A Rocky Year Is Here: Will You Be One Who Crumbles Or Climbs?”, we’re reminded that Scripture never hides the reality of trials. Jesus Himself said trouble would come—but He also declared that He has already overcome the world.This sermon walks thro...

Jan 05, 202646 min

Build With Him, Not Without Him | Brent Hatchett

Most of us live with the quiet confidence of “I’ve got this.”We plan, we build, we hustle—and we assume God will bless whatever we put our hands to.But what if the real issue isn’t what you’re building…What if it’s who you’re building with?In this message, “Build With Him, Not Without Him,” Pastor Brent walks through Proverbs 16 and delivers a timely, heart-checking reminder as we close out the year: Life was never meant to be built independently of God.Through scripture, personal stories, and r...

Dec 29, 202531 min

Immanuel: God With Us | Isaac Gross

At Christmas, we celebrate more than the birth of Jesus. We celebrate the truth that God chose to be with us. In Matthew 1:18–25, Jesus is given the name Immanuel, meaning God with us, revealing a God who is not distant, detached, or indifferent, but present and near. Jesus came to save His people from their sins, to reveal the heart of the Father, and to dwell among us in grace and truth. The greatest gift of Christmas is not found under a tree, but in the One wrapped in swaddling clothes, who ...

Dec 22, 202534 min

Enjoying Radical Intimacy With God | Preston Morrison

Before the foundation of the world, Jesus shared perfect glory and intimacy with the Father, yet humanity was created by God, for God, and to be like God in order to live in divine connection with Him. From the garden to the cross, God’s desire has always been friendship, not distance. Jesus made this clear when He said He no longer calls us servants but friends, revealing the heart of God and the depth of His love. That friendship came at a great cost, not with silver or gold, but with the prec...

Dec 15, 202547 min

Jesus Is Our Peace | Preston Morrison

Jesus is our peace, and Scripture shows why His peace is unlike anything the world can offer. God is not the author of confusion but of peace, and Jesus gives us a gift of peace for our minds and hearts, calling us not to be troubled or afraid. Jesus Himself is perfectly at peace with the Father, and through faith we have peace with God. Even in discipline God produces a peaceful harvest in those He trains. Christ sits at the right hand of the Father, and we are called to set our minds on the re...

Dec 08, 202542 min

What Happens When Grace Meets Truth? | Brent Hatchett

In this message, we look at how Jesus embodies both the grace that saves us and the truth that reveals who we are. We learn that God’s grace rescues us while His truth directs us, and we shouldn’t be intimidated when Scripture exposes our need for Him. Instead, we can trust that His grace abundantly covers us through Christ. Finally, we’re reminded never to abuse the grace God gives but to walk in the new life He calls us to live. May this message encourage you to embrace both His grace and His ...

Dec 01, 202529 min

How Jesus Makes Us Right With God | Isaac Gross

This message explores the powerful truth that Jesus is our atonement and the only one who makes us right with God. Drawing from Romans 3:23-26, we walk through the deep need for atonement, what it truly means, and what it accomplishes for us through the sacrifice of Christ. From the reality of sin and separation to the beauty of redemption, reconciliation, and righteousness, this teaching highlights how Jesus did not simply offer a sacrifice but became the sacrifice. His blood covers, cleanses, ...

Nov 24, 202537 min

Did You Know You Are A Priest? | Preston Morrison

Jesus is our High Priest, the One who entered heaven on our behalf and secured our redemption forever. Scripture shows us that He is seated in authority, sympathetic to our weaknesses, and fully present with us in every struggle. And through His sacrifice, He has made us a kingdom of priests, called to minister to God, serve others, bless them, and help reconcile people back to Him. This message explores what it means that Jesus is the Highest Priest and what it means for us to live as His pries...

Nov 17, 202549 min

How The Body Of Christ Works Best | Preston Morrison

Jesus is the Head of the Church, the true Leader and life source of His body. Ephesians 1:19-22 reminds us that God placed all things under His authority for the benefit of the church. He owns it, builds it, and holds it together. Through Him, every part grows strong and full of love, because everything we do flows from Him.

Nov 10, 202547 min
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