James Epperly

Some battles in life are not just natural, emotional, or circumstantial. In this first message of The Battles That Shape You, Pastor James Epperly teaches how to recognize when the pressure you are facing has a deeper spiritual root. This message will help you grow in discernment, stop fighting the wrong battle, and learn how to stand with the right weapons God has given you.

If you have been dealing with confusion, heaviness, unusual resistance, or repeated pressure in the same area, this teaching will encourage you to look beyond the surface and respond with faith, clarity, and spiritual strength.

Why do so many believers start strong but struggle to stay steady? In Day 5 of the Kingdom Habits series, Pastor James teaches on Consistency Over Intensity and why lasting spiritual strength is not built by occasional emotional highs, but by steady obedience over time.

In this message, you’ll learn why God honors steadfastness, why slow growth still matters, how staying planted leads to flourishing, and how consistent habits in prayer, the Word, generosity, and church life can carry you through every season. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by inconsistency or discouraged by starting and stopping, this practical biblical teaching will help you build a stronger and more sustainable walk with God.

Scriptures in this teaching include 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV), Hebrews 12:1–2 (NKJV), Psalm 92:12–13 (NKJV), and Colossians 3:23 (NKJV).

Why did Jesus talk about money and possessions so often? Because money is never just about money—it reveals trust, exposes fear, and shows what has our heart. In Day 4 of the Kingdom Habits series, Pastor James teaches on The Habit of Generosity and why generosity is one of the key ways God forms freedom, trust, and Christlike character in our lives.

In this message, you’ll hear how generosity reflects the heart of God, why money becomes such a pressure point in everyday life, how financial stress affects peace and marriage, and why open-handed living is part of spiritual maturity. Recent research found Americans spend nearly four hours a day thinking about money, 43% of U.S. adults say money negatively affects their mental health at least occasionally, and Ramsey reports that money is the number one issue married couples argue about.

If you’ve ever struggled with fear, control, scarcity thinking, or releasing what God has placed in your hand, this practical biblical teaching will help you see generosity not as loss, but as trust in motion.

Scriptures in this teaching include Proverbs 11:24–25 (NKJV), Matthew 6:21 (NKJV), Acts 20:35 (NKJV), and 2 Corinthians 9:6–8 (NKJV).

What happens when prayer becomes a daily habit instead of a last resort? In Day 2 of the Kingdom Habits series, Pastor James teaches on Daily Prayer and Presence—how a consistent prayer life strengthens your spirit, settles your mind, and keeps you close to God.

This practical biblical message explores why Jesus often withdrew to pray, why prayer is relational before it is functional, how God’s presence brings peace and clarity, and why the secret place produces public strength. If you have felt spiritually dry, distracted, overwhelmed, or inconsistent, this teaching will help you begin building a steady life of communion with God.

Scriptures in this teaching include Luke 5:16 (NKJV), Matthew 6:6 (NKJV), Psalm 27:4 (NKJV), Philippians 4:6–7 (NKJV), and James 4:8 (NKJV).

What if one of the biggest reasons believers stay weak, confused, unstable, or spiritually dry is not because God is absent—but because they are biblically underfed? In Day 3 of the Kingdom Habits series, Pastor James teaches on Feeding on the Word and why scripture must become daily bread for every believer.

In this message, you’ll learn why inspiration is not enough without nourishment, how the Word of God renews the mind, gives direction, stabilizes the heart, and builds spiritual strength for everyday life. If you’ve been feeling dry, distracted, mentally foggy, or hungry for more of God, this practical biblical teaching will help you return to the power of daily time in the Word.

Scriptures in this teaching include Matthew 4:4 (NKJV), Psalm 119:105 (NKJV), Romans 12:2 (NKJV), Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV), and Joshua 1:8 (NKJV).

What kind of life are your daily habits creating? In this first message of the Kingdom Habits series, Pastor James shares how small repeated decisions shape spiritual strength, character, and destiny. This practical biblical teaching will help you recognize unhealthy patterns, build godly rhythms, and understand how consistency in prayer, the Word, and obedience can transform your future.

In this message, you’ll learn why drift is automatic but growth is intentional, how habits become pathways, why small acts of obedience matter, and how God uses daily faithfulness to prepare you for greater things. If you’ve felt spiritually inconsistent, distracted, or stuck, this teaching will encourage you to begin again with simple, intentional Kingdom habits.

Scriptures in this teaching include Galatians 6:7–9 (NKJV), Proverbs 4:23 (NKJV), Luke 16:10 (NKJV), and Romans 12:2 (NKJV).

In this message, Pastor James shares a powerful word from the Jesus Is series: Jesus Is the Carpenter. In Mark 6, Jesus was called “the carpenter,” and what some people used to reduce Him actually reveals something beautiful about His nature. Jesus is the One who restores design, rebuilds what has been broken, and finishes what He starts.

This sermon explores how Jesus is not distant from pain, failure, weakness, or unfinished places in our lives. He is hands-on. He cuts with purpose, heals what has been damaged, wastes nothing, and knows how to turn broken places into testimonies of His grace. If you have ever felt stuck, overlooked, wounded, or discouraged, this message will remind you that your life is still in the hands of the Master Carpenter.

Be encouraged today: God is still building, still restoring, and still working in the lives of those who trust Him. Jesus is the Carpenter, and your life is safest in His hands.

What does it look like to become an instrument of justice in everyday life? In this Day 4 teaching from our Instruments of Justice series on Good Morning LIVE, Pastor James shares how believers are called to use their words, influence, gifts, and daily choices for the good of others. This message explores Luke 6:38, Proverbs 18:21, and practical biblical principles about refusing gossip, speaking life, honoring people, and living with purpose in the home, the marketplace, the church, and everyday relationships.

This teaching will challenge you to move beyond simply receiving from God and begin asking how God wants to work through your life. If you have ever wondered how to reflect Jesus in ordinary moments, how to use your influence for good, or how small acts of love and obedience can carry kingdom impact, this message will encourage and equip you. Learn how to become a practical expression of God’s justice by speaking life, carrying dignity, and serving faithfully right where you are.

Join host James Epperle on Good Morning Live as he delves into a profound discussion on the intrinsic value of every person. Drawing from biblical teachings, the series emphasizes God's love for justice and humanity, highlighting that every individual is created in the image of God and is inherently valuable. Through insightful reflections and scripture, viewers are encouraged to see beyond societal judgments and recognize the worth in themselves and others.

What does it mean that God is a God of justice? In this Day 1 teaching from our Instruments of Justice series on Good Morning LIVE, Pastor James unpacks how justice is rooted in the very nature of God. This message explores Isaiah 61:8, John 10:10, Romans 5:8, and 1 John 4:17 to show that God is not indifferent to pain, suffering, loss, or injustice. He is a God who uses His power for good, restores what has been broken, and calls His people to reflect His heart in the earth.

If you have ever wrestled with disappointment, unfair circumstances, betrayal, or questions about where God is in the middle of pain, this message will encourage your faith and remind you that the Lord sees, the Lord cares, and the Lord loves justice. This teaching lays the foundation for the full Instruments of Justice series and will help you better understand the character of God, the mission of Jesus, and your role as a believer in a hurting world.