Sunday Sermons

Guest preacher Dr. Justin Wainscott, Associate Dean at Union University's School of Theology and Missions, takes us into Zephaniah 3:17 to answer a question many of us wrestle with: what does God actually think about me? Rather than a distant, disappointed judge, Scripture reveals a God who delights in His people, rejoices over them, and sings over those He saves. Listen in, and then take a moment to ask yourself how this truth might reshape the way you see God's heart toward you.

It's easy to let good intentions crowd out God's priorities until we're busy building everything except what matters most. This week's message walks through Haggai's call to recognize when life isn't working, reflect honestly on why, and renew our commitment to what God has actually asked of us — with the reminder that He's present and at work even when we can't see the full picture yet. Take a moment this week to ask: what has quietly become more important to me than God's priorities — and what's one step I can take to realign?

In Micah 6:1-8, the prophet calls on the people of Israel to listen to the words of the Lord and reflect on His character. This sermon walks through three actions to take: remember what God has done, reject empty religious activity, and resolve to reflect God's character. If you're in a season where you're struggling to make sense of what God has called you to, this message is an invitation to all those who claim Jesus as their Lord and Savior to reflect His character.

In Habakkuk 1–3, the prophet brings his rawest questions and deepest doubts directly to God — and God answers. This sermon walks through four bedrock truths about who God is: that nothing escapes His notice, that He is always working even when we can't see it, that His timing is perfect even when it doesn't feel that way, and that His justice is unwavering for all people everywhere. If you're in a season where you're struggling to make sense of what God is doing, this message is an invitation to bring your honest questions to Him and discover that trusting His sovereignty is what makes praise possible — even in the dark.

In Jonah 1:1–17, we meet a prophet who ran the wrong direction — and a God who refused to let him go. This week's sermon explores how God pursues rebellious sinners and reluctant saints alike, not because we deserve it, but because He desires for all people to know Him. Wherever you find yourself — running, stuck, or somewhere in between — consider where God might be calling you outside your comfort zone.

"The Heart of Worship" examines Amos 5:18-27, where God confronts His people for clinging to religious ritual while their hearts and lives remain far from Him—worship that's become noise rather than devotion. This sermon unpacks why God isn't interested in empty ceremony, but desires authentic worship that flows from a heart devoted to Him and overflows into righteous living. Take time this week to ask: is my worship genuine, or has it become routine?

Hosea 3:1–5 tells one of the most striking love stories in all of Scripture — a husband sent to pursue and redeem a wife who had walked away. In "Relentless Love," we explore how that story mirrors something far greater: a God whose faithful love pursues us in our wandering, pays the price to redeem us, and patiently works to restore us to himself. No matter where you've been or what you've walked away from, this message is an invitation to receive the love that never stops coming after you.

While we wait for Christ's return, James 5:7–20 calls us to something more than mere patience — it calls us to faithful, active community. In this message from James, we explore three anchors for the waiting life: trusting the Lord through seasons of uncertainty, staying genuinely connected to one another, and making prayer a priority in every circumstance. Whatever you're walking through right now, you don't have to walk through it alone — lean in, reach out, and let these timeless words from James shape how you wait.

In James 4:13–5:8, James confronts the illusion of self-sufficiency and calls believers to hold their plans, their work, and their waiting loosely — anchored not in the certainty of tomorrow, but in the sovereignty of God. Life is a vapor, here one moment and gone the next, and resurrection faith means living every dimension of life with eternity in full view. Let this passage be an invitation to examine where you've placed your confidence, and to reorient your heart around what lasts.

The wisdom we follow shapes the life we live — but not all wisdom leads to the same destination. In this message from James 3:13–4:12, we explore the stark contrast between a worldly wisdom that breeds conflict and destruction and a godly wisdom that produces peace, gentleness, and humility. The wars we see around us so often begin with the war within us — and the only path to lasting peace runs through humble submission to God. Take a few minutes to sit with the question this sermon raises: Which wisdom is shaping your life right now?