Pillar Church Podcast

What should we do when life gets hard and following Jesus costs us something? this week we walk through Acts 5:12–42 to see how the early church handled pressure, fear, and opposition. They trusted God’s promises, did what He asked even when it was hard and found joy in the middle of it all. This message will help you face your own challenges with courage, obedience, and a deeper trust in God.

In part three of our series “Becoming His Church,” we explore what it means to be a selfless church. The early church in Acts gives us a blueprint for how to steward a move of God through unity, boldness, generosity, and reverence. After praying for boldness, the Holy Spirit moved again in power, and the church responded with selfless love and radical community. This message walks through Acts 4:32 to 5:11, highlighting that a selfless church is unified in heart and mission, empowered by the Spirit, generous with one another, and deeply reverent before the Lord. We’ll look at how the Holy Spirit transforms hearts to say, “If I have it, we have it,” and why true generosity must be Spirit-led, not pressure driven. We’ll also learn from the sobering example of Ananias and Sapphira that honesty, accountability, and the fear of the Lord are essential in becoming the kind of church Jesus desires. If we’re going to be His church, we must be a selfless church.

In a culture that often pressures believers to stay silent, Acts 4 shows us what it means to be a church that stands with boldness. This message unpacks seven powerful marks of a bold church: one that stands for truth, is filled with the Holy Spirit, boldly preaches salvation through Christ alone, lives like Jesus, fears God more than man, lets the Lord fight their battles, and prays for even greater boldness. If you’re ready to be challenged, encouraged, and equipped to live out your faith with courage, this message is for you.

What kind of church does Jesus want? In this message, we’re diving into Acts 3 to discover how the early church gave more than just resources. They gave time, compassion, friendship, hope, and ultimately, glory to God. This isn’t a message about money. It’s a call to become a people who live to give whatever we have for the sake of others and the name of Jesus. Let’s step into the kind of church He’s calling us to be.

This message is an invitation to pray bold prayers, expect God to move, and welcome the Holy Spirit into every part of your life. If you’ve ever wondered how to pray or if your prayers matter this is for you. Prayer isn’t reserved for the super spiritual it’s for anyone willing to ask, seek, and knock. God responds to shameless persistence. He fills the earth with power when His people pray.

We were created with a purpose to bring pleasure to God. Scripture tells us that He delights in all He has made and finds joy when we walk closely with Him. This message explores what it means to truly live a life that pleases God. From believing in His Son, to being led by His Spirit, to walking in faith, obedience, and sacrificial worship each step draws us deeper into alignment with His heart. Whether you’re just beginning your faith journey or you’ve been walking with Jesus for years, this teaching is a reminder that God’s pleasure isn’t found in performance but in relationship. Let this message inspire you to live with intentionality, knowing that your life can bring joy to the One who created you.

Money isn’t just a financial issue it’s a heart issue. In this message, we explore why many of us struggle to steward money biblically: because no one taught us, because it’s how we cope with stress, and because money has become an idol. Scripture gives us a better way: Put God first, keep the Kingdom 2nd , prioritize your needs 3rd, meet the needs of others 4th , plan for the future 5th, and address your wants last. As Matthew 6:21 reminds us, where our treasure is, there our heart will be also. This is a battle Satan loves but your heart is worth fighting for.

What does it really mean to live for the Kingdom of God? This week, we’re diving into what it looks like to steward God’s Kingdom right here on earth. Jesus calls us to live with purpose: to stay humble, honor God, and walk in real holiness. That means letting go of pride, choosing to value what He values, and finding joy in living a life set apart for Him. The Kingdom is here.

Why don’t we pray and praise more often? Maybe it’s because we wonder if God is even listening. Maybe we’ve grown weary of waiting or disappointed when things don’t go the way we hoped. But in this message, we’re reminded that even in the darkest seasons when it feels like we’re in a prison, worship is still a powerful weapon.We learn how to romantically remember what God has done, sarcastically celebrate what He’s doing, demonstratively declare who He is, annoyingly remind the enemy of what He’s capable of, and unapologetically rejoice in the Lord no matter the circumstance!

From the burning bush to prophetic promises, Scripture reveals a divine pattern. God calls Himself the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob - three generations working in harmony. In this message, Preston unpacks why it is vital to unite the generations, young and old, for the sake of God’s Kingdom and challenges every generation to honor, empower, and walk together.