The Truth Behind The Sermon

What do you want your kids and grandkids to know most about life and about God? 

In Exodus 9–10, God makes it clear that parents and grandparents carry the responsibility of passing down faith to the next generation. Through the plagues of hail, locusts, and darkness, God showed both Egyptians and Hebrews that He alone is the true God, worthy of worship, and the only source of light and security in a dark world.

In this message, “What God Wants Your Children and Grandchildren to Know,” we’ll explore how God used these signs to reveal His power, expose false gods, and remind families of every generation that our highest calling is to introduce our children to Him. 

Whether you’re raising kids, influencing grandkids, or building a legacy of faith, this sermon will challenge and encourage you to shine God’s light for those who come after you.

In this episode of Behind the Sermon, Tray, Perry, and Ryan reflect on a heavy week marked by tragedy, violence, and chaos in the world. Drawing from Exodus and the plagues of Egypt, they unpack what it means to live with true assurance and security in God’s presence.

From 9/11 memories to the personal weight of watching evil unfold in real time, the conversation turns to Goshen, a place of protection where God made His presence known. Together, the team wrestles with big questions:

• How can believers find peace in times of chaos?
• Why does God allow His people to experience some struggles but protect them from others?
• What does Goshen teach us about God’s presence today?

With honesty and biblical depth, the discussion reminds us that evil may surround us, but our refuge is in a God who is personal, present, and sovereign.

When evil seems overwhelming, God’s presence brings assurance. 

In this message from Exodus 8–9, Perry unpacks the meaning of Goshen, the land God set apart as a place of protection for His people during the plagues. From flies that never touched Israel, to livestock preserved when Egypt’s herds died, to boils that blemished pagan priests but not God’s people, we see a powerful truth: God draws a circle around His own, writes His Word on our hearts, and guarantees forgiveness through Christ.

This sermon reminds us that no matter how unstable the world feels, we can stand confident in God’s ironclad promises.

Have you ever felt like you were wrestling with God wanting control but knowing He’s asking for surrender?

In this week’s Behind the Sermon conversation, Tray, Perry, and Ryan unpack the message from Exodus 7 and talk honestly about stubborn hearts, the “little gods” we cling to, and what true brokenness and restoration look like.

From funny vacation chatter and crawfish stories to raw moments of faith, they trace how Pharaoh’s hard heart mirrors the places we resist God and how the Spirit patiently calls us back.

If you’ve ever wondered, Can I really let go? Can God still use me?—this episode will remind you His grace is enough, His love is relentless, and the next step is surrender.

Stubbornness can feel like strength, but in the end it often sabotages us. 

In this message from Exodus 7–8, Perry walks us through Pharaoh’s hard heart and the plagues that followed, showing how resistance to God always leads to brokenness. Through vivid lessons from blood in the Nile, to frogs filling every home, to the finger of God writing judgment this sermon challenges us to ask who truly wears the crown in our lives. 

Will we resist and harden our hearts, or will we surrender and discover the freedom that only comes through Jesus?

Power is something we all chase, but so often we run out of it right when we need it most. In this episode, Tray sits down with Perry and Ryan to talk through Exodus 7 and Perry’s sermon, “Where Real Life Changing Power Comes From.” Together they unpack what it really means to depend on God’s strength when our own runs dry.

With honest stories, Scripture, and plenty of reflection, the team wrestles with what it means to live in God’s power daily and why surrender is the key that unlocks it.

Where does true power come from? 

In this message from Exodus 7, Perry reminds us that God’s strength is greater than any force we face. From Moses and Aaron standing before Pharaoh to the miracle of Aaron’s staff swallowing the staffs of Egypt’s magicians, we see that God’s power renews us when we feel inadequate, transcends human limitations, and transforms hearts. 

Whether you’re weary, desperate, or struggling with hard places in life, this message points us to the hope and victory that only God’s power can bring.

Judgment isn’t a topic most of us want to think about but the Bible doesn’t shy away from it. In this episode, Tray, Perry, and Ryan sit down to talk through Exodus 7 and Perry’s sermon, “In Case You Are Wondering About God’s Judgment…”

Together they wrestle with big questions: Why do we need God to be a judge? How is His judgment different from human anger or punishment? And how does God’s judgment actually reveal His compassion? With honesty, stories, and Scripture, the team explores what it means to live knowing God’s presence is never neutral it calls us to trust Him as both Judge and Savior.

What do you think about when you hear the word “judgment”? For many, it brings fear or discomfort. But in Exodus 7, God reveals Himself as the righteous Judge not cruel or careless, but holy, compassionate, and purposeful in all He does.

In this message, Perry unpacks why God’s judgment is important, how it flows from His compassion, and why it should be anticipated. From Pharaoh’s hardened heart to God’s personal involvement in His people’s deliverance, Exodus 7 reminds us that God’s presence is never neutral. He is a Father, Savior, and Judge and through Christ, the one who judges us is also the one who saves us.

Who’s really writing your story? In this week’s episode, The Truth Behind The Sermon, Ryan, Tray, & Perry unpack Exodus 6 and explore what it means to let God be the true author and director of your life.

From Moses’ encounter with God to undeniable signs that He is guiding our steps, this conversation challenges us to stop “aiming” and start truly following. Discover how a relationship with God, the centrality of the cross, and His present work in your life prove that you’re not walking alone.

Tune in as we ask the ultimate question: Are you the author of your life, or is God?