What is love—really?In a culture that defines love by feelings, pleasure, and convenience, God offers a very different definition. In this message, we dive into Scripture to uncover what real love looks like—love that is rooted in sacrifice, commitment, and truth.From the church of Corinth to modern culture, the struggle hasn’t changed. When love becomes self-focused, relationships suffer. But when love is anchored in Christ, healing, freedom, and restoration are possible.Authentic Church 2416 N Center St Hickory, NC 28601 (Beside Planet Fitness) GIVING To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://authenticchurch.com/give GET CONNECTED Ready to check out Authentic Church in person? We can't wait to meet you in person. Simply fill out the form below and we'll make sure to give you the VIP treatment upon your first visit. https://authenticchurch.com/plan-a-visit ABOUT AUTHENTIC CHURCH Authentic Church exists so that people will have an authentic encounter with God, be set free, and grow in Christ. Our mission is to help each person at Authentic believe in Jesus, belong to family, inspire true worship, walk in God's Spirit, and build the kingdom of God.

The Inward Battle is a fight every believer knows all too well—the struggle between knowing what’s right and still doing what’s wrong.In this message from our Still Growing series, we look at the life of King Solomon—a man given supernatural wisdom by God, yet undone by inner conflict, unchecked desire, and small compromises. Through Ecclesiastes and 1 Kings, we uncover why knowledge alone isn’t enough, how pleasure becomes a trap, and how the wrong relationships can slowly turn our hearts away from God.If you’ve ever felt frustrated with yourself…If you’ve ever wondered why growth feels harder the longer you follow Jesus…If you’re tired of fighting the same battles on the inside…Authentic Church 2416 N Center St Hickory, NC 28601 (Beside Planet Fitness) GIVING To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://authenticchurch.com/give GET CONNECTED Ready to check out Authentic Church in person? We can't wait to meet you in person. Simply fill out the form below and we'll make sure to give you the VIP treatment upon your first visit. https://authenticchurch.com/plan-a-visit ABOUT AUTHENTIC CHURCH Authentic Church exists so that people will have an authentic encounter with God, be set free, and grow in Christ. Our mission is to help each person at Authentic believe in Jesus, belong to family, inspire true worship, walk in God's Spirit, and build the kingdom of God.

Even the wisest man who ever lived didn’t fall overnight.In this message, we walk through the life of King Solomon and uncover how small compromises, unguarded emotions, bitterness, and misplaced priorities can slowly pull a heart away from God. You can know what’s right, love God deeply, and still drift—if your heart isn’t guarded.This sermon challenges us to examine what we’re allowing into our hearts, what we’re holding onto, and what we may be slowly worshiping without realizing it.

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Authentic Church exists so that people will have an authentic encounter with God, be set free, and grow in Christ. Our mission is to help each person at Authentic believe in Jesus, belong to family, inspire true worship, walk in God's Spirit, and build the kingdom of God.

When God asks a question, it’s never because He needs an answer—it’s because we do.In this message, we look at the powerful moments in Scripture when God asks questions that reveal the true condition of the human heart.

From Solomon’s defining encounter with God to the first questions asked in the Garden of Eden, we discover that God’s questions are invitations—into surrender, repentance, wisdom, and intimacy.

This sermon challenges us to examine:

What we truly desire when God says, “Ask, and I will give.”

How small compromises slowly drift our hearts away from God

Why obedience creates clarity—and convenience creates distance

The difference between worldly intelligence and godly wisdom

How surrender positions us to actually hear God’s voice

If you’ve been asking God for relief, direction, or clarity, this message will help you shift your prayers toward wisdom—and align your heart with what God treasures most.

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Authentic Church exists so that people will have an authentic encounter with God, be set free, and grow in Christ. Our mission is to help each person at Authentic believe in Jesus, belong to family, inspire true worship, walk in God's Spirit, and build the kingdom of God.

A new year doesn’t automatically mean a new heart.

In this message, we confront the subtle, often unnoticed compromises that slowly drift us away from God. Drawing from the life of King Solomon, we see how wisdom alone isn’t enough when obedience is partial and the heart becomes divided.

Small compromises don’t feel dangerous at first—but what you tolerate today can dominate you tomorrow.

This sermon will challenge you to:

Stop confusing good intentions with obedience

Recognize the danger of divided devotion

Tear down the “high places” God never approved

Choose surrender over convenience

God isn’t asking for part of your heart—He’s asking for the throne. Authentic Church 2416 N Center St Hickory, NC 28601 (Beside Planet Fitness) GIVING To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://authenticchurch.com/give GET CONNECTED Ready to check out Authentic Church in person? We can't wait to meet you in person. Simply fill out the form below and we'll make sure to give you the VIP treatment upon your first visit. https://authenticchurch.com/plan-a-visit ABOUT AUTHENTIC CHURCH Authentic Church exists so that people will have an authentic encounter with God, be set free, and grow in Christ. Our mission is to help each person at Authentic believe in Jesus, belong to family, inspire true worship, walk in God's Spirit, and build the kingdom of God.

When life feels overwhelming, God invites us to trust Him with what we cannot control.In this powerful Christmas message, “Let God Handle It,” we’re reminded that God often works in ways we don’t expect—quietly, humbly, and ahead of every battle we face. From a manger in Bethlehem to the unseen spiritual battles behind the Christmas story, Scripture shows us that God is never late, never nervous, and never caught off guard.If you’re carrying worry, pressure, or uncertainty, this message will encourage you to release control, trust God’s plan, and find peace in knowing He is already at work.Join us Sunday's 8:15 | 10:00 | 11:45 Authentic Church 2416 N Center St Hickory, NC 28601 (Beside Planet Fitness) GIVING To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://authenticchurch.com/give GET CONNECTED Ready to check out Authentic Church in person? We can't wait to meet you in person. Simply fill out the form below and we'll make sure to give you the VIP treatment upon your first visit. https://authenticchurch.com/plan-a-visit ABOUT AUTHENTIC CHURCH Authentic Church exists so that people will have an authentic encounter with God, be set free, and grow in Christ. Our mission is to help each person at Authentic believe in Jesus, belong to family, inspire true worship, walk in God's Spirit, and build the kingdom of God.

The Christmas story is more than a peaceful nativity scene—it was the result of a spiritual war.

In The Unseen Battle, we explore Scripture from Genesis to Revelation to uncover the war in heaven that took place before Jesus was born. This message reveals the mission behind the manger, the enemy’s deception, and how Christ’s victory still gives us authority today.

The silent night was fought for—and Heaven won.

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What if your faith was never meant to end with you?

In this message, “Faith That Outlives You,” Pastor Bobby reveals how the spirit of fear works to intimidate believers—and how God has already given us power, love, and a sound mind to overcome it.

Through the stories of David and Nehemiah, we learn why real faith doesn’t just build for today… it builds for generations. The enemy isn’t only attacking your present—he’s after your legacy. But when you rise and build what God has called you to, nothing in hell can stop it.

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In this message, “Pressure in the Blessing,” Pastor Bobby explains why every blessing from God comes with weight, responsibility, and purpose. Using the story of Abraham and the parable of the talents, you’ll learn why God doesn’t give blessings randomly—and why fear often causes us to bury what God is calling us to build.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by what God placed in your hands, this sermon will help you trust Him, steward well, and step into the purpose behind the blessing.

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Authentic Church exists so that people will have an authentic encounter with God, be set free, and grow in Christ. Our mission is to help each person at Authentic believe in Jesus, belong to family, inspire true worship, walk in God's Spirit, and build the kingdom of God.

Are you living by feelings… or by faith?

In this message, “Living Out Impossible Faith,” Pastor Bobby Chandler breaks down what it really means to hold onto a God-given vision — even when it takes years to build, when doubt whispers, and when the timing feels slow.Discover:

• How faith truly grows (Romans 10:17)

• What a God-vision actually is — and what it is NOT

• Why every God vision requires God timing

• How Abraham, Joseph, and David waited decades and still walked into promise

• The simple prayer that defeats doubt: “Help my unbelief.”

• Why mustard-seed faith is more powerful than you think

• How Authentic Church has lived this journey from a small seed to a global ministryThis sermon will help you protect the vision, overcome doubt, and follow God step by step into what He has already spoken over your life.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I really hearing God?” or “Why is this taking so long?” — this message will breathe courage into your faith.Join us Sunday's 8:15 | 10:00 | 11:45 Authentic Church

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