Tulip Church Podcast

We all fail, but failure doesn't have to define us. Through the stories of biblical heroes, we see that God doesn't abandon us when we fail. Our identity is found in Him, not in our mistakes. The challenge is simple: know who you are, know whose you are, and remember that failure is not fatal.

In this episode of our Failure Is Not Final series, we look at the life of Mary Magdalene and discover that our past doesn't have to define our future. Once known for her brokenness, Mary was transformed by Jesus and became the first person to proclaim His resurrection. Her story reminds us that our identity is found in Christ—not in our failures. Because of His grace, you are more than your past and still have a purpose in God's kingdom.

In this episode of our Failure Is Not Final series, we look at the story of Jonah and discover how pride and disobedience can lead us away from God's plan. Even after Jonah ran from God's calling, God pursued him, gave him another chance, and reminded him that failure isn't the end of the story. No matter where you've fallen short, God is still inviting you to trust Him, obey Him, and be part of His work.

In this episode, we continue our Failure Is Not Final series by looking at the life of the Apostle Paul. Before God used him to spread the gospel across the world, Saul persecuted the Church and approved of Stephen's death. Yet God met him, transformed his life, and used him in incredible ways. Paul's story reminds us that no failure is too great for God's grace. Your past doesn't have to define your future—failure is never final when Jesus is involved.

Sermon Recap: Failure Is Not Fatal

Welcome back! This week we kicked off a new series called "Failure Is Not Fatal." Over the next few weeks we'll be looking at some of the biggest failures in Scripture, what caused them, and what we can learn from them.

This week we started with Peter. Peter had seen Jesus do incredible things and had experienced plenty of victories, but he was also known for acting before thinking. When Jesus told the disciples they would all fall away, Peter confidently said, "Not me." He believed he was strong enough to stand firm, but before the night was over, he denied even knowing Jesus three times.

Peter's biggest failure wasn't just denying Jesus—it was believing he could handle the situation on his own. His confidence had shifted from depending on Jesus to depending on himself.

The same thing can happen to us. When we rely on our own strength, our past successes, or our own willpower, we stop listening to the Holy Spirit. We begin to think, "I've got this," and that's often when we're most vulnerable.

But the good news is the title of the series: failure is not fatal. Peter's story didn't end with his denial. Jesus restored him, and Peter went on to preach at Pentecost where thousands came to faith. God wasn't finished with Peter, and He's not finished with us either.

The challenge this week is to replace self-confidence with dependence on Christ. Trust Him, stay rooted in His Word, and remember that when you fail, His grace is still sufficient. Your failure is not the end of your story.

On Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth of a new era in God’s relationship with His people. Drawing from Acts 2, this message explores Peter’s powerful sermon, the fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy, and what it means to receive God-given visions and dreams today. Discover how the Holy Spirit continues to convict, guide, and empower believers to share the Gospel, and why Peter’s invitation to repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit remains just as relevant now as it was on the day of Pentecost.

As we conclude the “Unclean” series, this message explores how Jesus completely transformed the understanding of what it means to be clean before God. Drawing from Matthew 15 and Matthew 23, we discover that true uncleanness is not found in external circumstances but begins in the heart and mind. Through Scripture, we are challenged to examine our inner lives, pursue the holiness of Christ, and rely on His grace to cleanse us from within. Learn how a clean heart, renewed mind, and faithful walk with Jesus empower us to bring hope and healing to a world in need.

In this episode, we explore powerful moments from Matthew 8 where Jesus crosses social, cultural, and spiritual boundaries to reach the “unclean.” From touching a leper, to honoring a Roman enemy, to noticing an overlooked woman, Jesus consistently prioritizes people over perception. What does this mean for us today? We unpack how following Jesus may require stepping into uncomfortable spaces, loving those society avoids, and rethinking what it truly means to be “clean.”