This sermon, based on Isaiah 40:31, reminds believers that stillness is not idleness—it’s preparation for movement. In God’s presence, we are shaped, strengthened, marked, and sent. Drawing from Acts 1–4, Pastor Matt explains that stillness shapes our posture to reflect Jesus’ patience and humility, fuels our power through the Holy Spirit, marks us with identity that makes God’s people recognizable, and sends us with boldness into the world. The message closes with the truth that stillness isn’t about escape; it’s training for mission—the quiet before the calling.

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This sermon, based on Isaiah 40:28–31 and James 4:7, calls believers to stand firm in spiritual strength by learning how to resist the enemy through stillness and alignment with God. The message outlines practical steps for victory: standing on truth to counter emotional attacks, guarding the gates of the heart and mind, staying in alignment through intimacy with God, and rooting identity in Christ rather than circumstances. Resistance is not passive—it’s strategic. The sermon concludes with five principles for spiritual stability: stand on truth, guard inputs, stay aligned, remain rooted in identity, and respond with strategy, not emotion.

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This sermon, based on Exodus 14:10–14, explores how waiting on God is not inactivity but divine development. When the Israelites faced the Red Sea with the Egyptians behind them, fear made them forget God’s past faithfulness. Yet, God was working the way, working the heart, working the strength, and working the miracle behind the scenes. Waiting reveals what God is shaping in us, not just what He’s preparing for us. The message challenges believers to see delays as part of God’s design—where weakness births strength, faith replaces fear, and God receives all the glory when the breakthrough comes.

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This sermon, based on Psalm 77:11–15 and Isaiah 40:28–31, focuses on the spiritual discipline of pondering—intentionally remembering and reflecting on God’s past faithfulness. To ponder is to pause panic, recall provision, and process God’s power until it shapes our hearts. When we ponder His works, truth moves from mere information to formation, turning trials into worship fuel and private reflection into public testimony. The message teaches that pondering preserves praise, deepens trust, and strengthens believers to proclaim God’s redemption with confidence.

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This sermon, based on Isaiah 40:28–31, emphasizes that spiritual strength is renewed in moments of stillness before God. The “pause” is not weakness but surrender to His strength. It begins with recognizing who God is—the everlasting Creator who never grows weary. In that pause, we receive His power as our emptiness becomes the place for His empowerment. When we wait on the Lord, we rise with renewed strength and perspective, and from that posture, we run with sustained stamina and purpose. The message calls believers to embrace the pause as the key to endurance and peace in every season.

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Experience this powerful Anniversary Sunday service as we celebrate 77 years of God’s faithfulness to Heartland Christian Center and honor 25 years of incredible leadership from our Senior Pastors, Dr. Phil and Pastor Rhonda Willingham.

In this special message, Dr. Phil Willingham reflects on Heartland’s journey of faith — from humble beginnings to the thriving, multi-campus church we are today. It’s a story of vision, perseverance, and God’s unshakable promise to build His church.

Whether you’re part of the Heartland family or joining us for the first time, this message will inspire you to look back with gratitude and forward with faith, knowing that the best is yet to come.

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This sermon, based on John 14:15–18 and Romans 12:2, explores how the Holy Spirit’s work is both unchanging in nature and ever fresh in expression. God doesn’t just comfort us—He strengthens and transforms us by renewing our minds, not replacing them. The message reminds believers that while God never changes, He continually moves in new ways, calling us to remain flexible and receptive. A renewed mindset allows us to recognize and embrace the new things God is doing instead of clinging to the old. True transformation begins when we let the Spirit reshape our perspective.

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This sermon, based on Romans 8:26–27, reminds believers that weakness is not a disqualification—it’s an invitation for the Holy Spirit to move. The Spirit meets us in our frailty, translating our unspoken prayers and interceding in perfect alignment with God’s will. When we face uncertainty, the simple prayer “Come, Holy Spirit” invites His presence and power into our lives. True strength is found in dependence, not self-sufficiency. The message challenges us to admit our weakness, ask for His help, and trust His intercession, knowing that we are never alone in prayer.

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This sermon, based on Acts 1:6–8 and Galatians 5:16–25, explores how the Holy Spirit empowers believers not just for church moments but for everyday living. The Spirit acts as our Protector, guarding us from our own fleshly tendencies; our Pilot, guiding our direction and decisions; and the One who sets our pace, helping us walk in unity and purpose. Living in the Spirit means opening up to His presence, operating in His power, and offering that same grace to others. God’s power isn’t meant to be admired—it’s meant to be applied in daily life.

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This sermon, based on Psalm 57, highlights how a strong foundation in God enables believers to remain steady even in life’s fiercest storms. David’s situation was filled with threats and opposition, yet his shift came not from what he saw but from what he declared. His steadfast heart turned to worship, showing that singing in the storm is not denial but a declaration of faith. The message teaches that God’s refuge is active, and standing firm requires a continual decision to trust Him. True resilience is built when our foundation rests fully in the Lord.

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