Pillar Church Podcast

Jesus isn’t just a guide He is the way, the truth, and the life. Through Him, we find direction, freedom, and eternal life. These verses remind us that faith in Jesus brings peace, boldness, and hope, even when life feels uncertain. He’s the only way to the Father, the full expression of God’s truth, and the source of all life. No matter what we face, we can take heart knowing that Jesus has overcome the world.

In Matthew 4:18-22, Jesus calls His first disciples with a simple but life-changing invitation: “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” What does it mean to live that out today? In this message we also look at where Paul reminds us that through Christ the walls of division are broken down, and 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, where Paul shows us how to reach people by meeting them where they are. These powerful passages teach us what it looks like to share our faith, love people well, and follow Jesus wholeheartedly.

What does it really mean to “keep the rocks quiet”? In this message, Preston unpacks the call of every believer to boldly proclaim the gospel not just with our words, but with our lives. Too often, unnecessary shame and unhelpful fear hold us back from sharing the good news, yet Scripture reminds us that the harvest is plentiful, the testimony of our lives carries power, and even creation itself longs to declare the glory of God. Through practical teaching and powerful reminders, this sermon will challenge you to tell your story, live it out daily, and make God’s deeds known so that others may come to know Him. If you’ve ever struggled with confidence in sharing your faith or wondered how to live as a light in the world, this message will encourage and equip you.

The Bible tells us there’s a spiritual battle happening all around us and it’s not against people, but against the forces of darkness. This fight starts in our minds, in the way we live, and in our unity with others. We can overcome by tearing down anything we put above God, rebuilding our hearts, and closing every door to evil. Our bodies may weaken, but our spirits are renewed every day and the truths we can’t see are more powerful than anything we face. Take a moment to hear this message and discover how you can stand strong.

Would you wash your enemy’s feet? In John 13, Jesus does something shocking He kneels down to wash the feet of His disciples, including the one who would betray Him. This moment shows us that true greatness isn’t found in power or position but in humility, service, and love. In this message, we look at how Jesus used His final hours before the cross to model service over status, and what that means for us today. When we follow His example, even toward people who hurt or oppose us, we reflect the heart of Christ and point others to the Gospel.

What does it mean to give a defense for our faith, and why does it matter? We are called to always be ready to share the reason for our hope and to stand firm in what has been entrusted to us. A strong foundation strengthens our faith, equips us to engage graciously with unbelievers, and helps us support fellow believers who wrestle with doubts. It also calls us to study, to love God with our whole mind, and to rely on His power to tear down false arguments and lead thoughts captive to Christ.

God still speaks, and the question is whether we are listening. From the very beginning of creation until today, His voice has brought life, direction, and truth. Yet there is always a battle over hearing and believing His words. In this message, we look at what Scripture says about God’s voice, how He spoke in the beginning, how He is speaking right now, and how we can grow in hearing Him personally. If you have ever wondered how to discern God’s voice or if He still speaks today, this teaching will encourage you to listen, lean in, and respond.

Prayer isn’t just a routine; it is the key to what happens next in your walk with God. In this message we discover what it truly means to pray like Jesus taught His disciples. Together we explore the priority of prayer and why it is central to following Christ, the posture of prayer and how humility and delight shape our approach to God, the pattern of prayer and what every prayer should include such as worship, repentance, asking, and listening, and finally the accessibility of prayer which reminds us that it is not about performance but about God’s nearness and our complete dependence on Him. Prayer is intimate, relational interaction with the Father, and whether you are just beginning or have been walking with Jesus for years, this message will help you go deeper in conversation with the God who bends down to listen.

We’re continuing our series on spiritual maturity by talking about how to study the Bible so you can live it and teach it. Last week we looked at sanctification, the process of being set apart by God for relationship with Him and partnership in His work. This week we’re digging into what that partnership looks like through Matthew 28:19-20 and the call to make disciples, baptize, and teach. The truth is you can’t teach what you don’t know, and spiritual maturity requires more than just an encounter with Jesus it requires formation through His Word. Together we’ll walk through 2 Timothy 3:16 and see how Scripture equips us through teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness. We’ll look at how to study the Bible through observation, interpretation, and application, and why it matters that we each know God’s Word for ourselves. Along the way we’ll touch on Psalms 1, Philippians 4, and close with the charge in 2 Timothy 4:1-5 to be ready in and out of season to teach and live the truth.

Following Jesus is a journey of transformation and sanctification. It begins when we go “in” through Him, continues as we go all in with our lives, requires us to go without the things that hold us back, and calls us to go all the way through the refining process. Sanctification is not instant. It is the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit shaping us into the image of Christ. Even with rough edges, God is faithfully making us holy and completing the good work He began in us.