We are living in The Great Divide, and every day we decide which side of the line we stand on.In Luke 12:51-53, Jesus makes a bold statement: He did not come to bring peace through compromise, but to bring truth that demands a choice. Jesus isn’t saying He loves conflict, He’s saying the gospel forces a decision. Standing with Him will sometimes put us at odds with culture, and even with people we love.The tension we feel in our world today isn’t truly about politics, race, gender, or preferences, that’s just the narrative.What we are dealing with is a spiritual battle:⚔️ Good vs. Evil⚔️ Truth vs. Deception⚔️ Human vs. Demon⚔️ Jesus vs. Satan⚔️ Heaven vs. HellThis tension is about LORDSHIP:Will I follow Jesus or will I follow my flesh? You can’t do both.Culture continues to grow louder, more emotional, and more divisive, from entertainment and social media to protests and cultural outrage. But all of it is fueling a narrative of anger and fear instead of truth and love. If we’re not careful, it can pull us toward hatred, accusation, or indifference instead of biblical conviction.Jesus warns us in Revelation 3:15-16 that lukewarm living is not an option. We can’t be Sunday Christians and Monday, Saturday atheists. We can’t praise with our lips while compromising with our lives.We are not called to echo the culture.We are called to embody Christ.In this message, you’ll be challenged to ask the real question:Are we standing with the Word of God or not?And as we speak against sin, we must remember we are forgiven sinners, not flawless judges. We don’t excuse sin, but we also don’t execute sinners. Jesus showed us both truth and mercy in John 8, calling people to drop their stones while still calling them to leave their life of sin.Now the decision is clear.“Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” – Joshua 24:15🔥 This is a call to repent from lukewarm, double-minded living.Drop the stones: judgment, offense, pride, and choose Jesus fully.📖 Scriptures ReferencedLuke 12:51-53, Revelation 3:15-16, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, John 8:7-11, Joshua 24:15, Romans 13:1-2, Galatians 3:28, James 2:1-4📍 Visit Compassion Church3525 Highway 70 W. Dickson, TN 37055📲 Stay Connected👍 Like • Comment • Subscribe • Share🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a message!FOLLOW US!WEBSITE: https://www.compassiondickson.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/compassiondicksonINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/compassionchurchdickson?igsh=eXp3Mm9ubG81aTQx&utm_source=qrSunday Extended Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTsMFJ4TR5xa0PahwBjfzWK772IOi9G8&si=lsIu5iqaQwl79Jwj

Have you ever felt like God promised you something… but you still feel stuck outside of it?

In this message, we look at the story of the twelve spies in Numbers 13–14 and the powerful difference between a grasshopper mindset and a pioneer spirit. The land was everything God said it would be, fruitful, abundant, and full of promise. The problem wasn’t the land. It was their perspective.

Some saw giants and disqualified themselves.

Others saw the same giants and trusted God anyway.

This sermon challenges us to ask:

Are we letting fear control our perspective, or are we choosing faith?

You’ll be encouraged to examine the inner conversations that happen when you’re standing on the edge of a new season, a calling, a step of obedience, a relationship, or a ministry opportunity. The enemy doesn’t have to steal your promise if he can distort the way you see it.

🔥 In this message, you’ll discover:

• The difference between grasshopper thinking and pioneer faith

• How fear can sound spiritual but still keep you stuck

• Why perspective shapes your future

• What it looks like to trust God when you feel outnumbered

• How to step into what God has already prepared for you

The cross may bring us out of Egypt, but faith is what leads us into the Promise.

📖 Scripture References:

Numbers 13:17–20

Numbers 13:27–33

Numbers 14:7–9

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1 Samuel 17 isn’t just about a giant in a valley, it’s about the conversations that happen long before the battle ever begins.Before David ever picked up a stone, he had to shut down four deadly dialogues that stop most people before they ever reach their calling.The enemy rarely starts with a sword, he starts with a sentence.In this message from 1 Samuel 17, we uncover how David defeated Goliath by refusing to entertain the wrong voices:- Fear that shrinks your worth and exaggerates your obstacles- Passivity that listens but never moves- Critics whose words are loudest when faith rises- Comparison that pressures you to fight battles in armor that doesn’t fitIsrael didn’t lose because Goliath was big, they stalled because they agreed with him on the inside.David shows us that:- If the enemy can defeat you in your mind, he never has to meet you in the field- Ignored problems don’t disappear, THEY GROW.- Faith doesn’t just feel, IT MOVES.- Passivity is disobedience in slow motionAs Goliath is still shouting and the valley is still waiting, the question remains:Which voice are you listening to?📖 Scripture References:1 Samuel 17:10, 11, 16, 26, 28–29, 38–39, 54Revelation 3 (The danger of lukewarm faith)👉 If this message challenged you, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to silence the wrong voices and step into their calling.FOLLOW US!WEBSITE: https://www.compassiondickson.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/compassiondicksonINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/compassionchurchdickson?igsh=eXp3Mm9ubG81aTQx&utm_source=qrSunday Extended Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTsMFJ4TR5xa0PahwBjfzWK772IOi9G8&si=lsIu5iqaQwl79Jwj

What you feed will determine what grows.In this powerful and eye-opening message, Pastor Tommy and Miss Amy unpack 1 John 2:15–17, revealing the internal battle every believer faces between the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, and how these desires quietly shape our decisions, habits, and outcomes.This sermon reminds us that we all have passions within our flesh, but when we make decisions driven by flesh, eyes, or pride, we are planting seeds in unhealthy soil. And seeds don’t stay seeds, they grow into cycles. As Scripture teaches, what you sow is what you will reap (Galatians 6:8).Using the powerful illustration of “The Garden You Didn’t Mean to Plant,” Pastor Tommy and Miss Amy explain that weeds don’t require effort, only neglect. Fruit, however, must be grown intentionally. When John says, “Do not love the world,” he’s really saying:“Stop watering what God told you to uproot.”This message challenges listeners with sobering truths: • Every click, every look, every indulgence is a seed • You didn’t fall into sin, you planted something and stayed long enough to harvest it • What you feed will flourish • Your feed follows you, and you follow your feedBut there is hope. Through 1 John 2, Galatians 6, and Romans 7, we’re reminded that we are not powerless. We have been given an anointing from the Holy One, and the Spirit of God lives within us. Though there are two voices competing for our attention, the Spirit leads us into truth, if we choose to listen.This sermon will challenge you to evaluate what you’ve been feeding your mind, what you’ve kept alive that God called you to put to death, and how changing your feed can ultimately change your future.👉 Like, subscribe, and share this message with someone who needs the reminder that what you sow today determines the harvest you’ll see tomorrow.FOLLOW US!WEBSITE: https://www.compassiondickson.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/compassiondicksonINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/compassionchurchdickson?igsh=eXp3Mm9ubG81aTQx&utm_source=qrSunday Extended Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTsMFJ4TR5xa0PahwBjfzWK772IOi9G8&si=lsIu5iqaQwl79Jwj

What happens when God gives us a garden full of yes… but one door is off limits?In this message, we go back to the very beginning, to Adam and Eve walking and talking with God, living in blessing, freedom, and beauty. One tree. One boundary. One locked door. And a whisper that changed everything:“Did God really say?”This sermon unpacks how the enemy doesn’t usually shout, but whispers. How deception begins with conversation. And how doubting God’s Word can slowly lead us away from His presence.Through Genesis 3, we see how sin entered the world not through rebellion at first, but through questioning God’s goodness. We explore the effects of believing the lie, the weight of shame, guilt, and fear, and the truth that our choices never affect just us.You’ll also hear a powerful illustration of a house full of blessing, and the one locked room that becomes the focus of everything.This message will challenge you to ask: • Which voice am I listening to? • Have I mistaken God’s protection for restriction? • What “locked door” am I fixated on instead of the blessings around me?Even when we push away from the truth, this sermon reminds us of a powerful reality: God still shows up. God still searches.📖 Scriptures referenced:Genesis 3:1–71 Peter 5:8Titus 1:2John 8:44If this message speaks to you, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.FOLLOW US!WEBSITE: https://www.compassiondickson.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/compassiondicksonINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/compassionchurchdickson?igsh=eXp3Mm9ubG81aTQx&utm_source=qrSunday Extended Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTsMFJ4TR5xa0PahwBjfzWK772IOi9G8&si=lsIu5iqaQwl79Jwj

TEMPTATION: The Shiny Lure with a Hidden HookAny fisherman knows the truth, a lure may look good on the outside, but it’s deadly underneath. Temptation works the same way. The enemy never offers what he can give, only what he wants to take.In this sermon, we walk through Matthew 4 and discover that Jesus wasn’t just resisting temptation, He was exposing it. From the wilderness to the Word, this message reveals how the enemy targets our appetites, our identity, and our worship, and how Scripture is our greatest defense.🔥 Key truths from this message:• Temptation often comes through good-looking lesser things• Being in a wilderness doesn’t mean you’re out of God’s will• The devil tempts with shortcuts, not weakness• Misused Scripture is still a lie• You don’t win temptation by being strong, you win by being anchored in the Word📖 Scriptures Covered:Matthew 4:1–111 John 2:16James 4:7Luke 4:14If you’re facing temptation, or walking through a wilderness, this message will remind you that God isn’t punishing you… He’s forming you.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this message with someone who needs encouragement today.FOLLOW US!WEBSITE: https://www.compassiondickson.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/compassiondicksonINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/compassionchurchdickson?igsh=eXp3Mm9ubG81aTQx&utm_source=qrSunday Extended Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTsMFJ4TR5xa0PahwBjfzWK772IOi9G8&si=lsIu5iqaQwl79Jwj

What Happens When God Disrupts Your Comfort? | Genesis 12:1-9In this powerful message, we dive into Genesis 12:1-9 and explore how God’s call to Abram disrupted his comfort, security, and plans for the future. Abram was called to leave behind everything familiar and step into the unknown, trusting God’s promises rather than seeking explanations.Key Takeaways:• God’s Disruptive Call: When God calls us to new beginnings, it often feels like the end of something. But every disruption is an invitation to something greater.• Leaving the Familiar: Abram had to leave his country, his people, and his father’s house—symbolizing the need to step out of old habits, mindsets, and comforts to embrace God’s new plans for our lives.• Faith Walks on Promises: Abram didn’t get all the details, but he moved forward on God’s promises. Faith isn’t about waiting for explanations, it’s about trusting what God has already said.• Small Steps, Big Faith: Abram’s journey was marked by movement, worship, and flexibility. His simple obedience to God’s call created a legacy of faith.Challenge for You: What is your “So Abram went…” step today? What is God asking you to leave behind in order to step into a new beginning with Him?Join us as we reflect on how we can trust God’s promises, step out in faith, and move forward even when we don’t have all the details.FOLLOW US!WEBSITE: https://www.compassiondickson.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/compassiondicksonINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/compassionchurchdickson?igsh=eXp3Mm9ubG81aTQx&utm_source=qrSunday Extended Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTsMFJ4TR5xa0PahwBjfzWK772IOi9G8&si=lsIu5iqaQwl79Jwj

Have you ever had an encounter with God that changed everything?In this Christmas message, we walk through Mary’s encounter with God in Luke 1 and discover how His presence interrupts ordinary life, replaces fear with purpose, and invites everyday people into extraordinary calling.Mary wasn’t looking for an angel, she was simply living her life. Yet God met her right where she was and changed the course of history through her surrender. This sermon reminds us that favor isn’t comfort—it’s calling, and that God still invades real life with His presence today.In this sermon, you’ll hear about: • How God calls the unlikely to do the unimaginable • Why fear is often the first response to divine change • The power of asking honest questions and trusting God • How miracles are conceived in surrender, not perfection • Why Christmas happened because a teenage girl said “yes” • The truth that nothing is impossible with GodMary was young, poor, and unknown, but chosen by God. If you’ve ever felt insignificant, overlooked, or unsure of your purpose, this message is for you. God doesn’t wait for religious perfection—He meets us in real life and invites us to trust Him.Key Scripture: Luke 1:26–38Key Truth: “Nothing is impossible with God.”If this message encouraged you, consider sharing it with someone who needs hope this Christmas season. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join us as we continue to follow Jesus together.FOLLOW US!WEBSITE: https://www.compassiondickson.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/compassiondicksonINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/compassionchurchdickson?igsh=eXp3Mm9ubG81aTQx&utm_source=qrSunday Extended Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTsMFJ4TR5xa0PahwBjfzWK772IOi9G8&si=lsIu5iqaQwl79Jwj

Are You Willing to Go Out of Your Way for the ONE?From Andrew bringing Peter, to Philip inviting Bartholomew with a simple “come and see,” Scripture shows us a powerful truth: God reaches people through people.In John 4, Jesus intentionally goes out of His way to pass through Samaria, crossing cultural, social, and spiritual barriers, to meet one woman at a well. At noon. In her shame. And in her thirst.This message challenges us to ask:• How far are we willing to go to reach those far from Jesus?• Do we recognize the thirst in the people around us?• Are we willing to offer the Living Water that truly satisfies?Jesus knew what the world still forgets:• Everyone is thirsty.• Temporary wells always run dry.• Only Christ brings lasting peace, hope, and fulfillment.From celebrities to neighbors, from the successful to the broken, people are drinking, but they’re still thirsty. And we have the water.As we close, we take time for a powerful prayer moment, lifting up the names of people we know who are thirsty, asking God for boldness, and trusting the Spirit of the Lord to move.👉 Don’t miss this message.👉 Bring your faith.👉 Bring your expectation.👉 And be ready to say—and help others say—“GIVE ME THIS WATER.”FOLLOW US!WEBSITE: https://www.compassiondickson.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/compassiondicksonINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/compassionchurchdickson?igsh=eXp3Mm9ubG81aTQx&utm_source=qrSunday Extended Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTsMFJ4TR5xa0PahwBjfzWK772IOi9G8&si=lsIu5iqaQwl79Jwj

Stirred to Give: When God Puts Something in Your Hands In today’s message, we walk through the powerful journey of Israel from Exodus 12 to Exodus 36 — and what it teaches us about obedience, stewardship, and the condition of our hearts.God never intended for His people to walk into freedom empty-handed.In Exodus 12, the Israelites leave Egypt carrying silver, gold, and garments, blessings placed in their hands by God Himself. But the real question is: What do we do with what God gives us?When God blesses us, we often start to feel like owners instead of stewards. From Exodus 13–24, the people lived selfishly, and by Exodus 25, when God calls them to bring an offering, their hearts weren’t ready. And like Israel in Exodus 32, when what we have isn’t surrendered to God, it becomes something that demands our worship.But everything changes in Exodus 35.Hearts were stirred. Spirits became willing. Obedience returned.And the result? In Exodus 36, the people brought more than enough — so much that Moses had to tell them to stop giving. Imagine a church overflowing with generosity because hearts were stirred by the Spirit of God!This message challenges us to ask:👉 Why has God put this in my hands?👉 What am I holding onto that belongs to Him?👉 Will I let God stir my heart again?We end today with a call to take the biblical test of generosity, not out of pressure, but out of a willing and cheerful heart.“So let each one give as he purposes in his heart… for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7Join us for prayer, communion, and a moment of heartfelt response as we ask God to stir our hearts, renew our obedience, and prepare us to make room for what He is building in our city and beyond.FOLLOW US!WEBSITE: https://www.compassiondickson.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/compassiondicksonINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/compassionchurchdickson?igsh=eXp3Mm9ubG81aTQx&utm_source=qrSunday Extended Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTsMFJ4TR5xa0PahwBjfzWK772IOi9G8&si=lsIu5iqaQwl79Jwj