Salt City Church

As we continue our LOCKED IN series through the book of Nehemiah, Pastor Brandon teaches us that we cannot honor God in the work we do while dishonoring Him in the way we treat people. In Nehemiah 5, the threat to God's people is no longer coming from outside the walls but from within the community, as people begin exploiting and mistreating one another.

Through Nehemiah's example, we learn that guarding the community begins with living in the fear of God—a reverence for who He is that changes how we live and treat others. This reverence compels us to confront what is wrong, take responsibility for making things right, and live with righteousness and justice. As people redeemed by Jesus Christ, we are called to reflect His character by loving, honoring, and serving one another.

As we continue our LOCKED IN series through the book of Nehemiah, Pastor Brandon teaches us what it means to stand firm in God's work by staying on guard against the enemy's schemes. In Nehemiah 4, God's people face mockery, intimidation, and fear as their enemies attempt to discourage them and stop the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls.

Through Nehemiah's example, we learn to take criticism to God instead of taking it to heart, remain prayerful, make wise adjustments, and encourage one another to keep going. Even when opposition increases and exhaustion sets in, we can remain faithful by remembering who God is and trusting that He is with us. We are not fighting alone. God is fighting for us, and we can stand firm together in the work He has called us to do.

In Bigger Than Me, Pastor Brandon reminds us that God’s work is bigger than any one of us, and it requires all of us. Through Nehemiah 3, we see God's people coming together to rebuild Jerusalem's walls, each embracing their responsibility and contributing to something greater than themselves.

This message challenges us to embrace our identity as servants of Christ, own our part and do it well, and recognize that our individual contributions impact the whole church.

Through the call to Grab a Brick, we're reminded that belonging to a local church comes with the responsibility to participate in God's work. When we faithfully serve and build together, God uses our collective efforts to accomplish His purposes and bring glory to His name.

In The Courage to Act, Pastor Brandon shows us that courageous obedience flows from confidence that God’s gracious hand is at work. After months of praying, Nehemiah moves from carrying a burden to taking action on what God has placed in his heart, demonstrating courage in the face of fear, uncertainty, and opposition.

Through Nehemiah’s example, we learn to honor others, pray and prepare, understand the people we’re called to serve, communicate with wisdom and conviction, and remain confident in God when opposition comes.

Pastor Brandon also shares Salt City’s vision to Prepare for the Harvest, calling the church to unite in forming disciples, developing servant leaders, and equipping believers to represent Jesus throughout our city and beyond.

On Testimony Sunday, we hear powerful stories from individuals at Salt City Church whose lives have been impacted and transformed by Jesus Christ. Each testimony is an opportunity to bear witness to who Jesus is and what He has done, pointing the attention away from ourselves and toward His goodness and grace.

While every story is different, some speak of deliverance, others of God's sustaining power, restoration, or provision. Together, these testimonies remind us that God is faithful, Jesus is alive, and His grace is still changing lives.

On Testimony Sunday, we hear powerful stories from individuals at Salt City Church whose lives have been impacted and transformed by Jesus Christ. Each testimony is an opportunity to bear witness to who Jesus is and what He has done, pointing the attention away from ourselves and toward His goodness and grace.

While every story is different, some speak of deliverance, others of God's sustaining power, restoration, or provision. Together, these testimonies remind us that God is faithful, Jesus is alive, and His grace is still changing lives.

In But Later You Will Understand, Guest Preacher Michael Perkins speaks to the difficult moments when God’s work doesn’t make sense and we’re left asking, “Why did it have to happen this way?” Drawing from Jesus’ words to Peter—“You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand”—he reminds us that our inability to understand what God is doing does not mean God has stopped working. Sermon John 13

Through Scripture and a deeply personal story of loss, Michael encourages us to trust God when we cannot yet see His purposes. We may not understand now, but we can rest in the truth that God is present, He is working, and He holds us even in the questions.

In Praying with a Burden, Pastor Brandon shows us that when God gives us a burden, the work begins in prayer. Before Nehemiah ever rebuilt Jerusalem’s walls, he spent months seeking God, allowing the Lord to prepare his heart for the assignment ahead.

Through Nehemiah’s prayer, we learn to look up to the greatness of God, bow down in humility, hold on to His promises, and ask big, making bold requests that require God to accomplish.

When we bring our burdens before God, He not only gives us clarity about what to do but also prepares us for what He wants to do through us.

In the opening message of LOCKED IN, Pastor Brandon shows how easily God’s people can drift from God, His work, and His people when we lose focus on what matters most. Nehemiah’s story begins with a man whose heart is broken over the condition of Jerusalem and who cares enough to seek God about it.

Before Nehemiah ever develops a vision or rebuilds a wall, he carries a burden. A God-given burden is when what matters to God begins to matter deeply to us, driving us to pray, fast, and seek Him until He shows us what to do. Nothing changes until somebody cares enough to seek God about it.

In The Ministry of Intercession, Pastor Brandon reminds us that prayer isn’t just personal—it’s a ministry we give to one another.

James 5:13-18 shows us that there are moments when we need to pray for ourselves, moments when we need to call others to pray for us, and moments when God calls us to stand in prayer for someone else.

Intercession is the privilege of approaching God on behalf of others, bringing their needs before Him and trusting Him to do what we cannot. God invites ordinary believers to partner with Him through heartfelt, persistent prayer—believing He can restore, heal, save, strengthen, and accomplish His will in the lives of others.