5 Point Church Sermon Audio

Pastor Brad Carter continues our Easter series, He Appeared, with a powerful message from John 20 called Locked Doors and Living Hope.

The disciples were hiding behind locked doors, full of fear, confusion, and doubt, when Jesus suddenly appeared and spoke peace into the room. In this message, we see that Jesus still meets people right in the middle of fear, shame, and uncertainty. He does not wait for us to get everything together. He steps into our mess, shows us His scars, speaks peace, and reminds us that hope is alive.

If you have ever felt stuck behind fear, regret, or doubt, this message is for you.

Scripture: John 20:19-29

In this message:

• Jesus appears in the middle of fear

• Jesus appears with scars, not shame

• Jesus comes back for doubters

• Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe

In our series “He Appeared,” we’re exploring the moments after the resurrection when Jesus revealed Himself to His followers. In this message, we look at the powerful story from Luke 24 of Jesus appearing to two disciples on the Road to Emmaus.

As these two followers walked away from Jerusalem confused, discouraged, and heartbroken, Jesus came alongside them, even though they didn’t recognize Him at first. Instead of immediately revealing Himself, Jesus opened the Scriptures, showing how everything in the Old Testament pointed to Him.

Through this story we discover an important truth:

The solution to our confusion is Scripture.

Just like the disciples, we often face disappointment, unanswered questions, and seasons where we don’t see what God is doing. But this passage reminds us that Jesus walks with us even when we don’t recognize Him, and when we turn to His Word, our eyes begin to open.

In this message we learn:

How Jesus meets us in our disappointment

Why Scripture brings clarity in confusing times

Why our faith must be grounded in God’s Word, not just experiences

How a true encounter with Jesus leads us to share Him with others

If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope today.

Why did Jesus appear first to Mary Magdalene after the resurrection?

In this message, we begin our Easter series on the 10 appearances of Jesus after He rose from the dead. Before appearing to the disciples, religious leaders, or crowds, Jesus revealed Himself to a woman who had once been delivered from seven demons.

Why Mary?

In this sermon we explore what the Bible teaches about Mary Magdalene, what happened at the empty tomb, and what her encounter with the risen Jesus teaches us about seeking God today.

In this message you'll learn:

Why Jesus reveals Himself to those who seek Him

What it means to stay faithful through pain

How to recognize the voice of the Shepherd

Why many believers grow comfortable in their faith

What happens when you truly encounter the risen Christ

Do you ever feel like your relationship with God is a performance review?

Like if you read enough, pray enough, give enough, and behave well enough — then maybe God will approve of you?

Here’s the truth: Grace is not wages.

You don’t earn it. You receive it.

In this message from Romans 6–7, Angela Lamb unpacks the difference between being a slave to rules and being a slave of righteousness. We’ll confront legalism, self-effort, and the exhausting cycle of trying to earn what Jesus already paid for.

You contribute nothing to your salvation except the sin that made it necessary.

It has never been about performance.

It has always been about the blood.

In this message from our Do You Believe? series, we walk verse-by-verse through Romans 12:1–2 and unpack what real worship actually is. Worship isn’t just singing a song—it’s presenting your entire life to God as a living sacrifice.

The question isn’t whether you attend church.

The question is: Does your Monday–Saturday match your Sunday?

In this message, we talk about:

• What it truly means to be a slave of righteousness (Romans 6:17–18)

• Why obedience is a response to God’s mercy

• The difference between being conformed to the world and transformed by Christ

• How renewing your mind changes the way you live

• What God would see if He graded your week

God isn’t looking for part of you. He’s asking for all of you.

Jesus didn’t say, “Unless you confess.”

He said, “Unless you repent.”

In Luke 13, Jesus confronts religious people who thought they were “good” and shifts the focus from other people’s sin to their own hearts. His message was clear: repentance isn’t admitting you were wrong — it’s turning and changing direction.

In this message, Pastor Dean challenges the difference between confession and true repentance, what it means to become a slave of righteousness (Romans 6), and why so many believers live in cycles of guilt instead of real transformation.

Confession agrees with God.

Repentance obeys God.

This is a call to stop managing sin and start surrendering to Jesus.

Why do we read the Bible—and how does it actually change our lives?

In this message from our Do You Believe series, Pastor Lawson walks through why God’s Word matters, how it shapes our faith, and what happens when Scripture moves from head knowledge to heart transformation.

From powerful personal stories to clear biblical teaching, this message reminds us that the Bible isn’t just a book to know—it’s a living, active Word that convicts, empowers, guides, and centers us on Jesus.

📖 Key Scriptures:

• 2 Timothy 3:16–17

• Nehemiah 8

• Acts 17

• Joshua 1:8

• Psalm 119:105

• Hebrews 4:12

🙌 Whether you’re new to reading the Bible or feeling distant from God, this message is an invitation to dig deeper and rediscover the foundation of your faith.

What do you believe about money?

Money isn’t good or bad, but it does reveal what’s in our hearts. In this message from the Do You Believe? series, we look at what Jesus and Scripture actually teach about money, stewardship, and trust in God.

Jesus was clear: we can’t serve both God and money. So how do we live as slaves of righteousness instead of letting money control our decisions, our anxiety, or our future?

In this message, you’ll hear about:

Why money is neutral, but powerful.

Three common mindsets around money.

How fear, pride, and trust shape our finances.

What it means to live open-handed before God.

Why seeking God’s Kingdom first changes everything.

This isn’t a message about pressure or guilt, it’s about freedom, obedience, and trusting God as our provider.

Why do we spend so much time judging other Christians over things God never commanded?

In Romans 14, the Apostle Paul speaks directly to a problem that still exists in the church today — believers acting like they’re the master instead of Jesus. We argue over opinions, preferences, traditions, and personal freedoms, while missing what it actually means to live as slaves of righteousness.

In this message, Pastor Dean challenges us to stop playing God in other people’s lives and start focusing on obedience, humility, and love. This isn’t about ignoring sin — it’s about recognizing the difference between God’s commands and our opinions.

If Jesus is truly your Master, then judgment isn’t your job.

Your words matter more than you think.

In this message, we’re reminded that the Bible isn’t just something we read — it’s our playbook. And when we start calling our own plays, it doesn’t just affect us… it affects the whole team.

Jesus makes it clear in Matthew 12 that what comes out of our mouth comes from our heart. So if our words look more like the world than the Kingdom, it’s time to stop, repent, and realign.

This message calls us to stop making excuses, stop quenching the Spirit, and start living as slaves of righteousness — using our words to build others up and advance the Kingdom of God.