Faith Chapel SD Podcast

Can I Get a Witness? — Pastor Josiah Elias delivers a powerful reminder that the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of our faith and the source of life-changing transformation. He emphasizes that Christianity isn’t merely information but testimony: the risen Christ brings freedom from depression, addiction, adultery, and despair, proving His reality through transformed lives. Pastor Josiah underscores that Jesus’ death and resurrection were God’s redemptive plan—confirmed by Scripture, miracles, and eyewitness testimony—and that the joy of the cross was ultimately for our salvation and restoration.

Filled with the Holy Spirit, believers are called to be bold witnesses of Jesus “in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Using the recent miraculous recovery of his cousin Danny—brought back to life after being shocked seventy times—as a living sign of revival, Pastor Josiah challenges the church to live aligned with Christ as salt and light. May an encounter with the living Jesus reshape our lives so we can testify to His power, mercy, and resurrection.

Step into a powerful Holy Week message with Britnee & Justin Lacuesta as they unpack what it truly means to die to self and live a life of sacrificial love. Through the example of Christ on the cross, we are reminded that even in His deepest suffering, He chose forgiveness, mercy, and service—showing us a higher way to live. This sermon invites you to lay down pride, pain, and past wounds, and discover the freedom that comes from surrendering fully to Jesus. As we align our hearts with His, we learn that healing begins where self ends—and that true freedom is found in forgiving others just as Christ forgave us, even while He was still on the cross.

On Palm Sunday we explored how Jesus wins by humility, not force.

Pastor Josiah unpacked Matthew 21, Luke 19 and Zechariah 9:9: the King rode a donkey to confront sin and death, not Rome. His humility models a different kind of victory—God’s conquering power comes through peace, not pride. Practical application: examine your conflicts (work, family, neighbors), your goals in them, and consider humility, reconciliation, and service instead of winning.

Illustrations and encouragement: a personal reconciliation story, the LORD as Jehovah Shalom (our peace), Peter walking on the water when focused on Jesus, and Romans 16:20’s promise that God will ultimately crush evil. Final call: lay down status and pride, follow Christ’s humble example, and let your life praise Him.

Scripture highlights: Matthew 21; Luke 19; Zechariah 9:9; John 12; Romans 16:20; James 4:6.

Read more about the service here: https://www.faithchapelsd.com/post/red-letters-conquering-humility-3-29-26-pastor-josiah-elias

This episode explores the powerful name **Jehovah Sabaoth—“The Lord of Hosts,” the God of Heaven’s armies—**revealing Him as both a tender listener and a mighty warrior. Through Hannah’s anguish in 1 Samuel, we see that the Lord of Hosts is deeply personal, attentive to the cries of the broken, and faithful to remember and respond. Yet in David’s bold declaration and Jehoshaphat’s victory, we encounter the same God as the Commander of angel armies, fighting battles His people cannot win on their own. Jehovah Sabaoth is the One who invites us to surrender, worship, and trust, knowing the battle belongs to Him—His zeal secures victory, His presence brings peace, and His power establishes His purposes. If God is for us, no force can stand against us.

Experience a powerful NexGen service filled with passionate worship led by the next generation, as young voices boldly lift up the name of Yahweh and encounter His presence. In this message, “The Stories We Tell,” Pastor Michel unpacks Revelation 12:11, revealing the three defining stories every believer carries: the Gospel, our personal testimony, and a life fully surrendered to Christ. Through biblical truth, personal testimony, and dynamic storytelling, this sermon reminds us that the blood of Jesus, the power of our story, and unwavering faith in trials are what overcome the enemy. Be encouraged to declare the Gospel over your life, boldly share what God has done for you, and stand firm knowing that every storm is strengthening you for His glory.

In this episode, Pastor Tim Maxwell shares a heartfelt message about the name Immanuel — “God with us.” He opens up about his personal relationship with the Lord and how the reality of God’s presence has carried him through every season. Discover what it truly means to walk with Immanuel — the God who is near, present, and active in every moment of our lives.

In Joshua 4, the Israelites built a memorial to remember what God had done for them—and that same call to remembrance echoed through this powerful service. Josh Munoz reminded us to thank God wholeheartedly, and Pastor Josiah Elias announced Greg Hendricks’ transition from director to pastor, urging us to lead others to Jesus and to steward well what God has given. In John 12, Mary anointed Jesus’ feet with costly perfume, filling the house with the fragrance of pure worship—a beautiful act showing that true breakthrough and obedience move the needle not just for us, but for others too. Through stories of faith, healing, and surrender—from the official’s son to the woman who touched Jesus’ garment—we were reminded that God delights in His people (Isaiah 62:4; Zephaniah 3:17) and that our obedience can bring freedom and faith to entire households. May we continue to be salt and light, moving the needle for the glory of Christ.

This message reveals the power and majesty of El Elyon — God Most High, the One who rules above all powers, kingdoms, and names. From Melchizedek blessing Abram to the fiery furnace where Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stood unshaken, we see that El Elyon is not just sovereign in title but supreme in authority and presence. He alone establishes boundaries for the seas, commands the angels, and reigns as refuge for those who dwell in His shadow. Jesus, our eternal High Priest in the order of Melchizedek, embodies this same Most High God — the One who delivers, protects, and reigns forever. This sermon calls us to recognize His unmatched supremacy, to place no other gods before Him, and to live anchored in the confidence that there is truly no other God who can rescue, reign, or redeem like El Elyon.

In this powerful message from Luke 19, we’re reminded that the arrival of God’s kingdom is not primarily about timing but about a Person—Jesus—who came “to seek and save the lost,” and whose presence brings the kingdom wherever He is. Using the parable of the nobleman and his servants, Pastor Josiah calls us to take seriously the assignments and opportunities we’ve been entrusted with now, because our faithfulness in the present realm prepares us for greater responsibility in the coming realm. The sermon warns against a fearful, passive faith that hides what’s been given and instead urges risk, investment, and bold obedience—because sitting on what God gives results in loss, while faithful use multiplies it. The bottom line: make Jesus and His word your priority, let them shape how you live, and then step out to blitz culture with the message and power of God—He’s already given you what you need to honor Him.

“What a God! What a God!” we sang as His presence filled the room. Pastor Josiah reminded us that Faith Chapel’s mission is to culture like Christ and our vision is Jesus. Continuing from past messages of “Championship Faith” and Bartimaeus’ healing, we encountered Zacchaeus—the rich tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus. Though Zacchaeus tried to hide, Jesus saw him, called him by name, and brought salvation to his house. Pastor Josiah emphasized that we can’t hide forever; God sees us even in our shame and calls us into His light. Just like Zacchaeus, one encounter with Jesus transforms everything—He seeks, He saves, and He restores what was broken.