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This week’s message reminds us that real fruit doesn’t come from chasing dreams but from growing deeper in Christ. Your dream is not fruit; your maturity in Him is. Visitors don’t mature—abiders do. There are real consequences to not abiding, but those who remain in Him bring joy to His heart. This post was inspired by a prophetic prayer shared by one of our prayer team members this week, calling us back to stay connected to the Vine and let our lives bear lasting fruit.
In this message, we’re reminded that Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and we are His sheep. Scripture shows that sheep are helpless, easily harassed, and prone to wander without a shepherd’s care. Yet Jesus knows His sheep, carries them close to His heart, and leads them with love and wisdom. Even when we face danger or lose our way, He protects, guides, and restores us. Through every valley and trial, the Good Shepherd never leaves us alone—He seeks us out, brings us home, and rejoices when we retur...
There is only one Mediator who brings people back to God, and that’s Jesus Christ. We need a mediator because we’re guilty. The enemy constantly accuses us, and the truth is, every one of us has sinned and fallen short of God’s standard. The penalty for sin is death, but Jesus steps in for us.What makes having Jesus as our Mediator so amazing is that He’s always working on our behalf. He prays for us, stands up for us, and gives us direct access to God. Because of Jesus, our sins are forgiven, o...
Jesus is the promised Messiah, the Savior who came to fulfill every prophecy and bring redemption to the world. From His foretold birth in Bethlehem to His victory over sin and death, every part of Scripture points to Him as the one true King. This message walks through the Old and New Testament to show how Jesus checked every box the prophets spoke of and how His return will complete God’s plan of salvation.If you’ve ever wondered how we can know Jesus is the Messiah or what the Bible says abou...
Jesus isn’t just a guide He is the way, the truth, and the life. Through Him, we find direction, freedom, and eternal life. These verses remind us that faith in Jesus brings peace, boldness, and hope, even when life feels uncertain. He’s the only way to the Father, the full expression of God’s truth, and the source of all life. No matter what we face, we can take heart knowing that Jesus has overcome the world.
In Matthew 4:18 -22, Jesus calls His first disciples with a simple but life-changing invitation: “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” What does it mean to live that out today? In this message we also look at where Paul reminds us that through Christ the walls of division are broken down, and 1 Corinthians 9:19 -23, where Paul shows us how to reach people by meeting them where they are. These powerful passages teach us what it looks like to share our faith, love people well, and follo...
What does it really mean to “keep the rocks quiet”? In this message, Preston unpacks the call of every believer to boldly proclaim the gospel not just with our words, but with our lives. Too often, unnecessary shame and unhelpful fear hold us back from sharing the good news, yet Scripture reminds us that the harvest is plentiful, the testimony of our lives carries power, and even creation itself longs to declare the glory of God. Through practical teaching and powerful reminders, this sermon wil...
The Bible tells us there’s a spiritual battle happening all around us and it’s not against people, but against the forces of darkness. This fight starts in our minds, in the way we live, and in our unity with others. We can overcome by tearing down anything we put above God, rebuilding our hearts, and closing every door to evil. Our bodies may weaken, but our spirits are renewed every day and the truths we can’t see are more powerful than anything we face. Take a moment to hear this message and ...
Would you wash your enemy’s feet? In John 13, Jesus does something shocking He kneels down to wash the feet of His disciples, including the one who would betray Him. This moment shows us that true greatness isn’t found in power or position but in humility, service, and love. In this message, we look at how Jesus used His final hours before the cross to model service over status, and what that means for us today. When we follow His example, even toward people who hurt or oppose us, we reflect the...
What does it mean to give a defense for our faith, and why does it matter? We are called to always be ready to share the reason for our hope and to stand firm in what has been entrusted to us. A strong foundation strengthens our faith, equips us to engage graciously with unbelievers, and helps us support fellow believers who wrestle with doubts. It also calls us to study, to love God with our whole mind, and to rely on His power to tear down false arguments and lead thoughts captive to Christ....
Preston Morrison discusses the timeless nature of God's voice, from creation to the present, countering theological views that suggest God no longer speaks. He delves into the Holy Spirit's role as a guide who communicates truth and exposes the spiritual war waged against hearing God. The message concludes with practical guidance from the story of Samuel on drawing near, discerning, seeking help, and practicing listening to cultivate an intimate relationship with the "Whispering God."
Prayer isn’t just a routine; it is the key to what happens next in your walk with God. In this message we discover what it truly means to pray like Jesus taught His disciples. Together we explore the priority of prayer and why it is central to following Christ, the posture of prayer and how humility and delight shape our approach to God, the pattern of prayer and what every prayer should include such as worship, repentance, asking, and listening, and finally the accessibility of prayer which rem...
We’re continuing our series on spiritual maturity by talking about how to study the Bible so you can live it and teach it. Last week we looked at sanctification, the process of being set apart by God for relationship with Him and partnership in His work. This week we’re digging into what that partnership looks like through Matthew 28:19-20 and the call to make disciples, baptize, and teach. The truth is you can’t teach what you don’t know, and spiritual maturity requires more than just an encoun...
Following Jesus is a journey of transformation and sanctification. It begins when we go “in” through Him, continues as we go all in with our lives, requires us to go without the things that hold us back, and calls us to go all the way through the refining process. Sanctification is not instant. It is the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit shaping us into the image of Christ. Even with rough edges, God is faithfully making us holy and completing the good work He began in us.
Have you ever prayed and felt like everything was quiet? In this message we explore what Scripture teaches us about those moments when God seems silent. From Elijah’s waiting to Job’s cries to the stillness in Revelation, we see that silence does not mean absence. God is never doing nothing and He is never saying nothing. Together we’ll discover why God may appear silent, how to respond with faith, and the steps we can take when we feel like we cannot hear His voice, including doing the last thi...
Waiting isn’t easy, but it’s never wasted. In this message, we look at the life of David and what it really means to wait on God well. From the moment he was anointed to the day he became king, David learned patience, faithfulness, and obedience in the quiet seasons. God’s will only happens God’s way and in God’s time. While you wait, He’s not withholding, He’s preparing. Whether it’s learning to hope with patience, remembering how God’s been faithful before, serving others right where you are, ...
This Sunday at Pillar, we’re talking about something that hits all of us at some point: the moment when God says “No.” It’s a word we rarely want to hear, but when it comes from Him, it’s never random or cruel. Sometimes His “No” is actually His way of protecting us, like when Abraham asked for Ishmael to be the heir and God gently redirected him to Isaac. Other times, it’s a redirection, just like when Paul was stopped from heading west and ended up in Macedonia instead, walking right into the ...
We often approach prayer thinking we have to convince God to respond, but the truth is that He is more willing than we realize. In this message, we look at how Scripture teaches us to lay hold of God’s willingness and align our prayers with His will. Through key passages like Mark 5, Philippians 4, and 1 John 5, we see that prayer is not about changing God’s heart but allowing Him to change ours. Whether you’re dealing with delay, discouragement, or doubt, this message will encourage you to keep...
What should we do when life gets hard and following Jesus costs us something? this week we walk through Acts 5:12–42 to see how the early church handled pressure, fear, and opposition. They trusted God’s promises, did what He asked even when it was hard and found joy in the middle of it all. This message will help you face your own challenges with courage, obedience, and a deeper trust in God.
In part three of our series “Becoming His Church,” we explore what it means to be a selfless church. The early church in Acts gives us a blueprint for how to steward a move of God through unity, boldness, generosity, and reverence. After praying for boldness, the Holy Spirit moved again in power, and the church responded with selfless love and radical community. This message walks through Acts 4:32 to 5:11, highlighting that a selfless church is unified in heart and mission, empowered by the Spi...
In a culture that often pressures believers to stay silent, Acts 4 shows us what it means to be a church that stands with boldness. This message unpacks seven powerful marks of a bold church: one that stands for truth, is filled with the Holy Spirit, boldly preaches salvation through Christ alone, lives like Jesus, fears God more than man, lets the Lord fight their battles, and prays for even greater boldness. If you’re ready to be challenged, encouraged, and equipped to live out your faith with...
What kind of church does Jesus want? In this message, we’re diving into Acts 3 to discover how the early church gave more than just resources. They gave time, compassion, friendship, hope, and ultimately, glory to God. This isn’t a message about money. It’s a call to become a people who live to give whatever we have for the sake of others and the name of Jesus. Let’s step into the kind of church He’s calling us to be.
Preston Morrison discusses the significance of prayer as a foundational act of sonship, not just friendship, urging believers to embrace "shameless persistence" in their petitions. He explains how the Lord's Prayer teaches us to prioritize God's holiness, kingdom, daily needs, forgiveness, and protection from temptation. Drawing parallels to the Arizona rain on Pentecost and the Asbury revival, the message culminates in an invitation to fully welcome the Holy Spirit, who is the ultimate key to what happens next on Earth.
We were created with a purpose to bring pleasure to God. Scripture tells us that He delights in all He has made and finds joy when we walk closely with Him. This message explores what it means to truly live a life that pleases God. From believing in His Son, to being led by His Spirit, to walking in faith, obedience, and sacrificial worship each step draws us deeper into alignment with His heart. Whether you’re just beginning your faith journey or you’ve been walking with Jesus for years, this t...
Money isn’t just a financial issue it’s a heart issue. In this message, we explore why many of us struggle to steward money biblically: because no one taught us, because it’s how we cope with stress, and because money has become an idol. Scripture gives us a better way: Put God first, keep the Kingdom 2nd , prioritize your needs 3rd, meet the needs of others 4th , plan for the future 5th, and address your wants last. As Matthew 6:21 reminds us, where our treasure is, there our heart will be also...
What does it really mean to live for the Kingdom of God? This week, we’re diving into what it looks like to steward God’s Kingdom right here on earth. Jesus calls us to live with purpose: to stay humble, honor God, and walk in real holiness. That means letting go of pride, choosing to value what He values, and finding joy in living a life set apart for Him. The Kingdom is here.
Why don’t we pray and praise more often? Maybe it’s because we wonder if God is even listening. Maybe we’ve grown weary of waiting or disappointed when things don’t go the way we hoped. But in this message, we’re reminded that even in the darkest seasons when it feels like we’re in a prison, worship is still a powerful weapon.We learn how to romantically remember what God has done, sarcastically celebrate what He’s doing, demonstratively declare who He is, annoyingly remind the enemy of what He’...
From the burning bush to prophetic promises, Scripture reveals a divine pattern. God calls Himself the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob - three generations working in harmony. In this message, Preston unpacks why it is vital to unite the generations, young and old, for the sake of God’s Kingdom and challenges every generation to honor, empower, and walk together.
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” (Matthew 5:14-16 NKJV) As believers, we’re called to live fully in that light protecting it, growing it, and letting it shine so brightly that it becomes a floodlight for the world around us. Before light comes, there is darkness -- but through salvation, the light of Christ invades the darkness and transforms us from the inside out. So how do we protect the light? And how do we let it radiate from the inside of us?...
On Easter Sunday, Preston Morrison breaks down “How Jesus Restored Friendship With God.” Since the garden, sin created a separation between us and God. But on the cross, Jesus bridged the gap once and for all — and one of the primary reasons He did it may surprise you — He desires to be intimately connected to His best friend — YOU!
