Pillar Church Podcast

What TRUE Forgiveness Looks Like | Isaac Gross 29.06.2026 51мин

One of the greatest obstacles to spiritual freedom isn't what happened to you—it's what you refuse to release.In this message, “Where Are You With… Forgiveness? // How Good Are You at Forgiving?”, we explore why forgiveness is one of the clearest marks of spiritual maturity and one of the most powerful acts of obedience in the Christian life.Unforgiveness doesn't just affect your relationships—it opens the door to bitterness, blinds your heart, and keeps you from experiencing the freedom God desires for you.In this sermon, you'll hear about:Why forgiveness is essential for every follower of JesusWhat forgiveness is—and what it is notHow unforgiveness gives the enemy an opportunity to work in our livesWhy forgiveness is a daily choice, not just a one-time decisionHow to forgive fast, fully, frequently, and freelyThrough passages from Matthew 18, Hebrews 12, Romans 12, Ephesians 4, Colossians 2, and more, this message reveals that forgiveness isn't about approving what happened or pretending the hurt didn't exist—it's about releasing the offender and trusting God with justice.Because you never look more like Jesus than when you forgive the way He forgave you.The more deeply you understand the forgiveness you've received from Christ, the more freely you'll extend that same forgiveness to others.The question isn't whether you've been hurt.The question is:Where are you with forgiveness?

The Helper You Were Never Meant to Live Without | Isaac Gross 22.06.2026 41мин

In this message, “Where Are You With The Holy Spirit?”, we explore one of the most important questions every believer must answer: What is my relationship with the Holy Spirit really like?Jesus told His disciples that it was actually to their advantage that He go away so that the Holy Spirit could come. Why? Because the Christian life was never meant to be lived in human strength alone.The Holy Spirit is not a distant force or optional addition to the life of a believer. He is our Helper, Teacher, Guide, and Source of power.In this sermon, you'll hear about:• Why every believer needs a growing relationship with the Holy Spirit• How the Holy Spirit leads us into truth and away from deception• What it means to follow the Spirit's leading in every area of life• How the Holy Spirit teaches us, reveals God's truth, and brings Scripture to life• Why God never intended us to fulfill our calling in our own strength• How the Spirit empowers us to overcome sin and live for ChristDrawing from Acts 1, John 14 & 16, Galatians 5, Romans 8, and more, this message reminds us that God's plan has always been for His people to live dependent on His Spirit.Because information alone isn't enough.Good intentions aren't enough.Human effort isn't enough.We need the Holy Spirit.Whether you feel close to Him, distant from Him, or you're still learning how He works, this message will help you evaluate where you are and invite you into a deeper relationship with the One Jesus promised would never leave you.The question isn't whether the Holy Spirit is available.The question is:Where are you with the Holy Spirit?

What To Do When Fear Takes Hold | Preston Morrison 15.06.2026 46мин

Fear can be powerful and persuasive.But fear does not have to lead.In this message, “Where Are You With Fear? What To Do When Fear Takes Hold” we confront one of the most common struggles in the human experience. From Deuteronomy 20 to the story of David and Goliath, Scripture reminds us that fear may be present, but it does not have to have the final word.The people of God have always faced battles bigger than themselves. Yet again and again, God calls His people to courage—not because the battle isn't real, but because His presence is greater. The same God who goes before us, stands with us, and lives within us is the reason we can move forward without fear.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:Why fear once had a legitimate claim on our livesWhat changes when we realize God is for us, with us, and in usHow to bring our fears honestly before GodWhat it looks like to face life's giants with confidence in God's powerThis message invites us to take an honest look at where fear has been influencing our decisions—and asks a personal question:If God has already gone before you, what are you still afraid to face? Because courage isn't the absence of fear.It's choosing to trust God more than what frightens you.

The Question God Is Still Asking | Preston Morrison 08.06.2026 51мин

In this message, “Do You Even Know Where You Are?”, we explore one of the most important—and often overlooked—questions God asks His people.The first question God asked humanity wasn’t about what Adam had done. It was about where Adam was.“Where are you?”Before God leads us forward, He often confronts us with our current reality. Because if we don’t know where we are spiritually, emotionally, or relationally, we can easily drift into places God never intended for us to be.In this sermon, you'll hear about:Why God's first question to Adam still matters todayHow a lack of self-awareness creates trouble wherever we goThe danger of being spiritually blind to our true conditionWhy knowing yourself helps you fulfill God's purpose more effectivelyHow biblical self-awareness differs from simple self-assessmentDrawing from Genesis 3, Revelation 3, 1 Kings 19, and Psalm 139, this message challenges us to stop avoiding honest reflection and start inviting God to search our hearts.Because the greatest obstacle to growth is often not what we don't know about God—it's what we don't know about ourselves.True transformation begins when we stop pretending, stop comparing, and allow God to reveal what's really happening beneath the surface.The question isn't where you want to be.The question is:Do you even know where you are?

Do You Revel In God’s Rebuke? | Preston Morrison 01.06.2026 51мин

In this message, “Loved Enough To Correct: Do You Revel In God’s Rebuke?”, we explore a truth that many believers struggle to embrace: God's correction is not a sign of His rejection—it's evidence of His love.In a culture that often avoids conviction and resists correction, Scripture reveals that the Lord disciplines those He loves and rebukes those in whom He delights. His goal is never to shame us, but to transform us.In this sermon, you'll hear about:Why God lovingly rebukes His childrenHow correction reveals His delight and care for usWhy some people seem untouched by conviction while others experience God's disciplineThe role of repentance, humility, and godly sorrow in spiritual growthHow God's discipline produces holiness and a harvest of righteousnessThrough passages from Hebrews 12, Proverbs 3, Revelation 3, James 4, and Joel 2, this message reframes God's rebuke as one of His greatest acts of love.Because God doesn't correct us to push us away—He corrects us to draw us closer.If you've ever wrestled with conviction, discipline, or seasons where God seemed to be confronting areas of your life, this message will encourage you to see His correction through a different lens.The question isn't whether God corrects His children.The question is: Do you receive His rebuke as proof that you are deeply loved?

Don't Let Your Insecurity Become A Trap | Brent Hatchett 25.05.2026 33мин

Insecurity is more than self-doubt.It’s more than low confidence.Left unchecked, insecurity becomes a trap.In this message, “The Hidden Costs Of Insecurity: Don’t Let Your Insecurity Become A Trap,” we look at the story of Jephthah in Judges 11 and see how unresolved wounds can quietly shape our decisions, relationships, and view of ourselves. Though Jephthah was empowered by God and used mightily, his insecurity still led him into destructive choices that carried painful consequences.This message reveals how insecurity doesn’t stay hidden for long. What begins internally eventually affects the way we speak, react, lead, and make decisions—and often impacts the people closest to us.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:How rejection and wounds can distort our identityWhy insecurity leads us to make unhealthy promises and decisionsWhat happens when we don’t deal with the root of our painHow insecurity not only costs us, but can deeply affect othersThis message challenges us to stop normalizing insecurity and bring our wounds before God—and asks a searching question: Are we allowing God to heal what’s beneath the surface, or are we letting insecurity shape our lives without realizing it?Because if we don’t deal with the root of insecurity,we’ll eventually have to face the fruit of it.

What An Open Heaven Looks Like | Preston Morrison 18.05.2026 42мин

What happens when heaven opens over a life fully surrendered to God?In this message, we explore what Scripture reveals about living with greater awareness of God’s presence, greater trust in His provision, and greater boldness for His mission.Throughout the Bible, moments of open heaven were never just emotional experiences—they led to revelation, transformation, generosity, and evangelism.In this message, you’ll hear about:What it means to live under an open heavenHow God reveals Himself to hungry heartsWhy increasing your awareness of His presence changes everythingThe difference between chasing temporary things and pursuing Jesus HimselfHow to steward God’s blessings with wisdom and generosityWhy open doors for evangelism require both prayer and obedienceThrough passages from Joel 2, Ezekiel 1, Genesis 28, Malachi 3, Acts 7, Colossians 4, and more, this sermon challenges believers to stop living casually around the things of God and start pursuing Him deeply.Because an open heaven isn’t just about what God gives—it’s about seeing Him clearly, trusting Him fully, and walking through every door He opens.The question is no longer “What now?”The question is: Will you respond to what heaven is opening before you?

Are You Still Celebrating What God Has Already Done? | Preston Morrison 11.05.2026 57мин

Remembering is more than reflection.It’s more than looking back.Remembering is an act of faith.In this message, “Remember The Memorial Stones: Are You Still Celebrating What God Has Already Done?” we walk through Scripture and discover how memorial stones were used to mark moments where God moved powerfully. They weren’t just reminders of the past—they were sacred declarations that God had been faithful and would remain faithful for generations to come.Throughout the Bible, altars and memorials marked places of encounter, deliverance, worship, and victory. They stood as visible testimonies in the middle of uncertainty, opposition, and changing seasons.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:Why memorials matter in our walk with GodHow remembering God’s faithfulness strengthens future generationsWhat happens when we forget what God has already doneWhy sacred reminders become a declaration in the face of the enemyThis message calls us to stop living disconnected from God’s past faithfulness—and asks a personal question: Have we become so focused on what’s next that we’ve forgotten what God has already done?Because what God has done deserves to be remembered.And remembered faith builds resilient faith.

Restoring What the Enemy Tried to Bury | Isaac Gross 04.05.2026 51мин

Not everything new is better.Sometimes what you need most… is something old.In this message, “It’s Time To Re-Dig The Wells,” we look at Genesis 26 and the life of Isaac, who didn’t chase something new—he recovered what had been buried. The wells his father once dug had been stopped up, covered, and forgotten. But when Isaac re-dug them, life flowed again.This sermon challenges us with a powerful truth:New isn’t the problem—new without foundation is.In this message, you’ll hear about:Why you don’t need something new—you need to recover what was lostThe permission and responsibility every believer has to re-digHow the enemy works to bury truth, obedience, and faithWhy what you sustain matters more than what you startYou’ll also explore key “wells” every believer must return to:The well of obedience — where surrender leads to blessingThe well of faith — where trust in God overrides what you seeBecause what once flowed in your life…can flow again.This message is a call to rebuild, restore, and return—not just for your life, but for the generations coming after you.What if the most important thing about your lifeisn’t what you start…but what you sustain?

It’s Time To Rebuild The Sacred Altars | Preston Morrison 27.04.2026 43мин

God doesn’t just visit.He dwells.And He meets us where altars are built.In this message, “Where God Comes Down: It’s Time To Rebuild The Sacred Altars,” we’re invited to rediscover a pattern seen all throughout Scripture—God reveals Himself where people intentionally make space for Him. Altars were never about routine; they were about surrender, remembrance, and real encounters with God.Over time, it’s easy for those spaces to be neglected. What was once sacred can become distant. This message calls us back, not to empty practice, but to a life marked by intentional surrender and consistent connection with God.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:What altars represent and why they matterHow surrender and devotion create space for God to moveWhy what’s been neglected needs to be rebuiltWhat it looks like to prioritize God in the everydayThis message invites us to examine what we’ve allowed to fade—and asks a personal question: What needs to be rebuilt in your life so God has a place to meet you?Because God still comes down.But He meets us at the altar.

It’s Time To Tear Down Every Idol | Preston Morrison 20.04.2026 44мин

Not every idol is made of stone.Some are built quietly—in our hearts.In this message, “The Things You Can’t Put Down: It’s Time To Tear Down Every Idol,” we confront a hard truth: anything that takes God’s place in our lives has become an idol. What we chase, protect, and prioritize can slowly replace the One we’re meant to worship.This sermon walks through Scripture to help us recognize the idols we may not even realize we’ve built—and calls us back to full surrender.In this message, you’ll hear about:What an idol really is in today’s lifeHow to recognize if something has taken God’s place in your heartThe warning signs of idolatry—what you chase, take, sacrifice for, and boast aboutWhy idols always promise life but lead to destructionThe biblical path to tearing down idols for goodYou’ll also learn how to respond:By confessing what’s taken God’s placeRepenting and turning your heart back to HimRenouncing what no longer belongsReplacing idols with true worshipBecause God isn’t interested in partial devotion—He’s after your whole heart.If there’s something in your life you can’t seem to put down…this message will challenge you to ask:Has it taken God’s place?

A Blueprint For Spiritual Warfare | Preston Morrison 13.04.2026 44мин

Spiritual warfare isn’t random.It isn’t passive.It’s intentional—and so is our response.In this message, “When God’s Enemy Attacks: A Blueprint For Spiritual Warfare,” we’re reminded in 1 Peter 5 that we have a real enemy who is actively seeking to devour. But his attacks are not without reason. He opposes us because of how deeply God loves us and because of the purpose God is working through our lives.This message lays out a clear pattern for how we respond—not with fear, but with awareness, confidence, and resistance. God has not left us vulnerable. He has given us everything we need to stand firm.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:Why the enemy targets your life and callingHow to anchor yourself in God’s presence instead of fearWhat it means to actively resist the enemy, not ignore himHow to walk in victory through obedience and the covering of JesusThis message invites us to take spiritual warfare seriously—and asks a defining question: Will we stay unprepared, or will we stand firm in what God has already given us?Because the enemy may come against you.But he does not have the final say.

He’s Alive & It Changes EVERYTHING | Preston Morrison 06.04.2026 48мин

The resurrection is more than a moment.It’s more than a story.The resurrection changes everything.In this message, “Death Could Not Hold Him: He’s Alive & It Changes EVERYTHING,” we walk through Luke 24 and encounter the reality of the empty tomb. The question asked that morning still echoes today: “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive?” Jesus is not there—He is risen, and that truth reshapes both our eternity and our everyday lives.The resurrection doesn’t just prove that Jesus is alive—it transforms what death means for us and how we live right now. Because He rose, fear no longer has the final word, and hope is no longer uncertain.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:How Jesus’ resurrection removes the fear of death for believersWhat it means to have the promise of eternal life with GodHow we are set free from the power of sinWhat it looks like to live with resurrection power todayThis message challenges us to move beyond simply believing in the resurrection—and asks a searching question:If He is truly alive, what does that change about how we live?Because Jesus didn’t just rise from the grave.He changes everything.

Why His Presence Changes Everything | Brent Hatchett 30.03.2026 44мин

We all want a miracle.But what if God wants to give you something greater?In this message, “From Miracle To Revelation: Why His Presence Changes Everything,” we walk through John 11 and the story of Lazarus to uncover a powerful truth:Miracles change the moment… but His presence changes your life.This sermon speaks directly to anyone waiting on God—believing for breakthrough, healing, or intervention—while navigating the tension of unanswered prayers.In this message, you’ll hear about:Why miracles still happen—but aren’t something we can controlHow to remain faithful while waiting on GodWhat it looks like to glorify God in uncertain momentsWhy proximity to Jesus doesn’t always mean faith in JesusHow Jesus meets you in your frustration and feels your painThe difference between a temporary miracle and an eternal revelationThrough the story of Lazarus, we’re reminded that Jesus wasn’t just revealing His power—He was revealing who He is: the resurrection and the life.Because the goal was never just the miracle.The goal was that people would believe.If you’re in a season where you’re asking, “God, where are You?”, this message will remind you that His presence is not absent—and it may be exactly what you need most.Because even if the miracle doesn’t come…His presence is still enough.

Returning To The Fear Of The Lord | Isaac Gross 23.03.2026 53мин

Something is missing in the Church today.Not passion. Not activity.But awe.In this message, “Filled With Awe Again: Returning to the Fear of the Lord,” we look at the early Church in Acts and rediscover a foundational truth: when the fear of the Lord is present, everything changes.They didn’t just gather—they lived with a deep awareness of God’s holiness, power, and presence. And because of it, the Church was strengthened, unified, and multiplied.This message unpacks what it truly means to fear the Lord—not as terror, but as awe, reverence, and a life that takes God seriously above everything else.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:What the fear of the Lord actually is (and what it isn’t)Why the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and lifeWhat it looks like to walk in the fear of God dailyHow the fear of the Lord leads to obedience, holiness, and humilityWhy true worship always costs somethingYou’ll also learn practical ways to grow in the fear of the Lord:Through knowing His WordRemembering what He’s doneFixing your eyes on HimLiving a life of worshipFrom Acts 2, Isaiah 6, Proverbs, Romans 12, and more, this message calls us back to a posture the Church was never meant to lose.Because when we lose our awe of God,we start to take Him lightly.But when we return to the fear of the Lord,we become filled with awe again.

You’re Supposed to Make Disciples | Brent Hatchett 16.03.2026 41мин

Following Jesus was never meant to stop with us.In this message, “You’re Supposed to Make Disciples,” we look at Jesus’ words in Matthew 28 and the mission He gave every believer: “Go and make disciples of all nations.”Jesus didn’t die to create passive church attenders—He died to raise up disciple makers. The call of every Christian is not only to grow in faith, but to help others grow as well.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:Why every believer is called to make disciplesHow following Jesus naturally leads to helping others follow HimWhy you don’t have to be “perfect” or know everything to start discipling someoneThe four simple steps that help anyone become a disciple makerHow living out your faith becomes the greatest witness to othersWe gather to worship, grow in our faith, and then go into the world with the Gospel. Because the Church Jesus builds is not just a place people attend—it’s a movement of people who follow Him and help others do the same.The question isn’t whether you’re growing in your faith.The question is: Are you helping someone else grow too?

What Happens When You’re Serious About Prayer | Preston Morrison 09.03.2026 44мин

Prayer is more than a moment.It’s more than a routine.Prayer is how the church lives.In this message, “What Happens When You’re Serious About Prayer,” we walk through the book of Acts and see how the early church made prayer central to everything they did. From the very beginning, believers gathered with one heart and one voice, seeking God together and depending on Him in every circumstance.The early church didn’t treat prayer as an afterthought. It was the place where their unity was strengthened, where they continually received power from God, and where they found courage to keep proclaiming Jesus even in the face of opposition.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:How prayer unified the early believersWhy prayer was the source of their power and boldnessWhat it looks like when prayer becomes our first responseHow the church prayed in uncertainty, suffering, prison, and even deathThis message challenges us to reconsider the role prayer plays in our lives—and asks a searching question:Is prayer our last resort, or our first response?Because the early church didn’t just believe in prayer.They built their lives around it.

How to Receive More Of The Holy Spirit | Preston Morrison 02.03.2026 47мин

The enemy doesn’t fear talent.He doesn’t fear strategy.He fears a Church filled with the Holy Spirit.In this message, “Hell Hates More: You Need More Of The Holy Spirit,” we return to Acts 1 and the promise Jesus gave His disciples: “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.”Before they were sent, they were told to wait.Before they witnessed, they were filled.Because the mission of God cannot be accomplished in human strength.This sermon unpacks the reality that there is more available for every believer.In this message, you’ll hear about:The three baptisms revealed in ScriptureThe difference between salvation, water baptism, and Spirit baptismWhy Jesus is the One who baptizes in the Holy Spirit and fireWhat to do if your spiritual flame feels like it’s flickeringHow to be refilled for specific assignments and fresh boldnessWhether you’ve never been baptized in the Holy Spirit…Whether your fire has grown dim…Or whether you need fresh power for the mission in front of you…There is more.More power.More oil.More boldness.More divine enablement.Hell hates when believers live dependent on the Spirit—because a Spirit-filled Church changes everything.

Why The Church Must Never Get Selfish | Preston Morrison 23.02.2026 47мин

In this message, “Hell Hates Pleasing: Why The Church Must Never Get Too Selfish,” we look at Paul’s prayer in Colossians 1 and confront a sobering truth: the goal of our lives is to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord—fully pleasing to Him.The enemy doesn’t fear comfortable Christianity.He fears a Church that lives to please God.This sermon challenges believers to examine whether we are living worthy of the Gospel or drifting into self-centered faith. Because we do not belong to ourselves—we were bought at a price. Our calling is higher. Our purpose is clearer.In this message, you’ll hear about:What it truly means to live a life worthy of GodWhy pleasing the Lord requires obedience, not convenienceHow real faith produces visible fruit through good worksWhy knowing God deeply matters more than success, power, or statusThe danger of a selfish Church in a world that needs lightDrawing from Colossians 1, 1 Corinthians 6, Ephesians 4, Philippians 1 & 3, James 2, Titus 2, and more, this message calls the Church back to its true focus: honoring God, bearing fruit, and increasing in the knowledge of Him.Because when the Church lives to please God,hell loses ground.And when believers stop living for themselves,the Gospel becomes visible again.

Why The Church Must Never Get Too Big | Preston Morrison 16.02.2026 46мин

Community is more than a crowd. It’s more than a large gathering. Community is family.In this message, “Hell Hates Small,” we walk through Acts 2 and Acts 5 to see that the early church didn’t just grow in public spaces, but from house to house—around tables, in shared meals, prayer, teaching, and everyday life together. It also confronts why we often resist that kind of closeness. Small community can feel risky, exposing our struggles and calling us to forgive and bear one another’s burdens—yet Scripture shows that this is exactly where healing, growth, and true discipleship take root.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:Why we run from close communityHow God designed us for family, not a fanbaseWhere confession, forgiveness, and healing truly happenWhat it means to lay our lives down in love for one anotherThis message challenges us to step out of isolation and into intentional, vulnerable community—and asks a searching question: Will we choose comfort and anonymity, or will we choose the kind of closeness that forms us into the likeness of Christ?Because hell hates small.And small is where disciples are made.