Exchange Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
Exchange Church
Weekly sermons from our worship gathering in Rolesville, NC. At Exchange we exist to be a people who enjoy the glory of God, equip the people of God, and extend the love of God.
What if the Old Testament is not a separate story with a different God, but read more...
What does it mean to truly be home? Psalm 90, the only psalm attributed to read more...
This exploration of Psalm 88 takes us into what might be the darkest corner of read more...
This message takes us deep into Psalm 86, where David demonstrates what it truly means read more...
This exploration of Psalm 84 challenges us to examine what truly captivates our hearts. We’re read more...
When life feels like it’s caving in and chaos surrounds us, we often cry out read more...
This message draws us into the closing chapter of Colossians, where we discover that authentic read more...
This message takes us deep into Colossians 4, challenging us to reconsider prayer not as read more...
This message challenges us to examine how our faith manifests within the walls of our read more...
This exploration of Colossians 3:16-17 challenges us to move beyond a self-centered faith into a read more...
What truly governs our hearts when life becomes overwhelming? This exploration of Colossians 3:15 challenges read more...
This message takes us deep into Colossians 3:5-11, where Paul confronts us with an uncomfortable read more...
This powerful Easter message centers on the greatest if-then statement in history: if Christ has read more...
This Palm Sunday reflection takes us into one of the most jarring contrasts in human read more...
This exploration of Colossians 2:8-15 confronts us with a timeless question: what are we looking read more...
This message from Colossians 2:6-7 challenges us to live with the same surrender we had read more...
This message from Colossians 2:1-5 challenges us to examine the depth of our concern for read more...
This message centers on a profound question: what could possibly motivate someone to rejoice in read more...
This message takes us deep into Colossians 1:15-18, one of the earliest hymns about Jesus read more...
This message confronts a struggle many of us face in our spiritual lives: trying to read more...
At the heart of this message lies a profound challenge to examine how we extend read more...
What if the most unusual gift given to baby Jesus reveals the most profound truth read more...
This exploration of 3 John invites us into an intimate examination of what it truly read more...
Imagine being stranded in the Colombian jungle for 40 days with nothing but the survival read more...
This exploration of 1 John chapter 5 invites us into four life-changing certainties that every read more...
This message explores the profound truth of what it means to be born of God, read more...
We all face moments of dread—waiting for medical results, sitting in an HR meeting, or read more...
In this message, we’re challenged to examine the true nature of love as exemplified by read more...
In this exploration of perseverance in faith, we’re challenged to examine what truly motivates our read more...
In times of darkness and tribulation, we’re called to examine our hearts and cling to read more...
In this message from the second chapter of 1 John, we’re challenged to examine the read more...
In a world often shadowed by darkness, we’re reminded of the profound invitation extended to read more...
In this exploration of 1 John, we’re reminded of the profound reality of Jesus Christ. read more...
In this exploration of Mark 10, we’re confronted with a profound question: ‘What do you read more...
In this exploration of Matthew 16, we’re challenged to examine where our hearts truly lie. read more...
In this message, we’re challenged to confront our deepest worries and fears through the lens read more...
Who do we say Jesus is? This profound question challenges us to examine the very read more...
In this powerful exploration of Psalm 81, we’re reminded of the transformative power of worship read more...
In this message on Psalm 78, we’re reminded of the transformative power of remembering God’s read more...
In times of deep spiritual darkness, we often find ourselves grappling with questions that shake read more...
In this exploration of Psalm 76, we’re reminded of God’s unmatched strength and sovereignty. The read more...
In our exploration of Psalm 75, we are drawn into a deep reflection on gratitude read more...
In times of despair and confusion, where do we turn? Psalm 74 offers profound insights read more...
In this exploration of Psalm 73, we’re confronted with the age-old question: why do the read more...
In this message, we’re challenged to embrace our role as agents of God’s love in read more...
In today’s message, we explore the profound theme of unity within the Church, as revealed read more...
In this exploration of John 21, we’re reminded of Jesus’ transformative love and the call read more...
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not just a historical event, but a transformative reality read more...
In this exploration of John 19, we delve into the crucifixion of Jesus and its read more...
In this exploration of John 18-19, we delve into the final hours of Jesus before read more...
In this exploration of John 18, we’re confronted with the stark reality of Jesus’ trial read more...
In this exploration of Jesus’ final moments before his arrest, we’re invited to delve deeper read more...
In this last message of the prayer of Jesus, we’re invited to contemplate the glory read more...
In John 17, we encounter Jesus’ powerful prayer for unity among believers. This prayer, offered read more...
In this exploration of sanctification, we delve into Jesus’ prayer in John 17, where He read more...
In this powerful exploration of John 17, we delve into Jesus’ profound prayer for His read more...
In this powerful exploration of John 17, we delve into Jesus’ longest recorded prayer, witnessing read more...
In this powerful message, we’re invited to explore the profound concept of perspective in our read more...
In this powerful exploration of John 16, we delve into the profound gift of the read more...
In this powerful exploration of John 15, we’re confronted with a challenging truth: following Christ read more...
In this powerful message, we’re reminded of Jesus’ profound command to love one another. This read more...
In this powerful exploration of Jesus’ ‘I Am’ statements from the Gospel of John, we’re read more...
In this powerful exploration of God’s wisdom and might, we’re invited to deepen our understanding read more...
As we enter the Advent season, we’re invited to slow down and reflect on the read more...
In this powerful message, we’re invited to explore the profound concept of abiding in Christ read more...
In this powerful exploration of John 15, we delve into the profound concept of abiding read more...
In John 15, we encounter Jesus’ powerful teaching on the true vine, a metaphor rich read more...
In this powerful exploration of John 14, we’re reminded of the incredible gift of the read more...
In this powerful exploration of John 14, we’re invited to consider the profound reality of read more...
In this powerful message, we’re reminded of Jesus’ final moments with His disciples before the read more...
In this powerful exploration of John 13, we delve into the profound story of Judas’s read more...
In this powerful message, we’re invited to explore the profound concept of ‘going low’ in read more...
In this powerful exploration of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, we’re invited to witness a read more...
In this powerful exploration of Psalm 72, we’re invited to reflect on the nature of read more...
This message invites us to explore the profound wisdom found in Psalm 71, a reflection read more...
In this powerful message, we explore Psalm 70 and the importance of approaching God with read more...
In this powerful exploration of Psalm 69, we delve into the raw emotions of lament read more...
In this powerful exploration of Psalm 68, we delve into the complex yet profound message read more...
In this powerful exploration of Psalm 67, we’re reminded of the true nature of God’s read more...
In this powerful exploration of John 11, we delve into the story of Lazarus’ resurrection and discover profound truths about Jesus’ love, power, and purpose. We’re challenged to trust in God’s timing, even when it seems He’s delaying. Jesus’ decision to stay when He heard of Lazarus’ illness reminds us that God’s ways are often […]
This message explores the profound story of Jesus healing a man born blind in John 9. Through this miraculous encounter, we witness how Jesus brings both physical and spiritual sight, challenging the religious legalism and fear that often cloud our perception of God’s work in our lives. The blind man’s simple yet powerful testimony – […]
As Jesus does more signs and wonders, more people begin to profess their belief in him. But Jesus warns them that true disciples have lasting faith that stands the test of time.
Even after Jesus feeds the multitude and displays his power by healing many, the crowds are skeptical of his words and message. In the end, many walk away. In chapter six, John is asking the reader another time for their verdict about Jesus. What we believe will determine how we will follow.
After Jesus feeds the multitude, he uses the story as a backdrop for an important lesson. While bread and earthly things may satisfy you for now, you’ll be hungry again. Only he can give you what your soul needs- the bread of life.
Remarkably, there is only one miracle besides the resurrection that’s recorded in all four gospels; the feeding of the 5,000. In this familiar story, the gospel writers teach us multiple lessons from the posture and power of Jesus.
After Jesus heals the man at Bethesda, he is essentially sentenced to death by the religious rulers. The text says that they sought at that point to kill him. Though they were putting him on trial for this life, Jesus says their verdict puts themselves on trial. And in that case, eternal life is at […]
We all need community. Biblical community is especially important to live a victorious faith. Because of that truth every member of Exchange commits to intentionally pursue community.
Because God is so committed to his church, He places a high expectation on those who lead the church and those who are committed to it. There are over 50 “one-anothers” in Scripture that guide the church on God’s expectations for life within the church community.
Because God is so committed to his church, it is essential that those who lead it steward it well. Though there may be cultural confusion on what the role of a pastor is, Scripture is abundantly clear.
In the first sermon of a 13 week series, we look at how God is committed to his church. God gives us many pictures of his church in Scripture. Today we look at the two pictures of the Body and the Bride.
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When we find ourselves in the trenches of the dark battle, David urges us to read more...
In the first line of this Psalm, David introduces his heart and need when he read more...
In the sixth letter to the church, Christ addresses Philadelphia. For this church, there are read more...
In the fifth letter to the churches, Jesus confronts the church of Sardis about their read more...
As Jesus continues to address the seven churches in Asia, he comes to the church read more...
The third letter to the seven churches is addressed to the church of Pergamum. In read more...
The second letter to the seven churches is addressed to the church of Smyrna. Though read more...
In the book of Revelation, seven letters are recorded for seven churches. In these letters, read more...
The Risen Jesus meets the disciples on the beach for a very intentional moment leaving his friend Peter fed, forgiven, formed, fueled, focused, and filled.
After the death the Jesus, the disciples were paralyzed by fear and doubt. Instead of rebuking them for their fear and doubt- Jesus steps into it.
After the death of Jesus, many of his disciples dispersed and went back to their homes, disappointed. The gospel of Luke tells the story of Jesus meeting those disciples in their hopelessness and despair.
On the morning that Christ rose, his friends and followers were surprised. In their unbelief, Jesus meets them and reminds them of his promise, and gives Mary another.
Peter experienced the power of the resurrection and writes that through
God’s great mercy, we have a living and eternal hope!
In this message, we look at the events leading up to Palm Sunday and up to the crucifixion of Jesus through the lens of Peter.
In the last few chapters of Exodus, we see a dramatically different people who are dedicated to obedience and a radically different Moses who is guided by faith rather than fear. However, We see the same God who promised to be with them and has pursued them with great love and power.
For the forth time, God commands Israel to observe the sabbath. In addition, God invites Israel to have a role in the tabernacle through their financial gifts. In both ways- God is teaching Israel to trust him with what he has given.
At this point in the journey, God would be right if he turned his face from Israel and never looked back. Instead, God renews his covenant with this wayward people and gifts Moses with a personal encounter that changes him forever.
Even though Moses and Israel are going to be recipients of God’s promise to Abraham- they realize the weight of what they have done and the great price that they will have to pay for it. They will have everything that they ever wanted, without the only thing that they ever needed- the presence of God.
In this episode where God’s people choose to worship another god, the real God demonstrates that He is not indifferent to our worship, our prayers, our sin, and our greatest need.
After giving instructions on how to build the tabernacle and how the priests should enter, God gives instruction for worship through prayer and obedience.
After God gives instructions for the tabernacle, he gives instructions for those who can enter and interact with Him, the priests. Through this holy appointment, Israel will have constant access to God. However, only a select few will be able to interact with him personally. Now, by the blood of Christ, every believer has full access to God.
As God gives Moses very specific instructions for the tabernacle, we learn that God is teaching us more than architecture and design. In the building the tabernacle we learn three things about God: He is passionate about pursing a relationship with his children, he is holy, and he desperately wants to forgive our sin.
In Exodus 24, God comences his covenant with Israel and foreshadows the need for a mediator and blood sacrifice.
As God continues to reveal his law to the Hebrew children, he continues to reveal part of his character and also his desire that they trust him completely in all things.
In Exodus 21-22, the Lord expands the law from only the 10 commandments. He introduces Israel to a portion of a civil law. In that law, we’re given important information on what we should do if our ox gores another’s ox and what to do if a neighbor allows his animals to graze our field.
Although some of these laws seem silly and irrelevant- the character of God is embedded in each of them. Because God preserved these pages in Scripture, we believe that there is something we can learn from them and push in to the character of God.
At the height of the story of Christmas, Luke tells his readers that “Mary pondered all of these things and treasured them in her heart”… She remembered Christmas. This season, Exchange will be remembering goodness, faithfulness, presence, and promises of God through Christ.
In Exodus 20, Israel is given the law that they have already agreed to follow. And, as they receive it, Israel realizes that they cannot keep it-revealing to them who they are and who they need.
Up until Exodus 19, Israel had seen what God could do, but they had never experienced the presence of God. In Exodus 19, we see the great meeting, followed by the law that God gives to all the people.
So far, Israel has been asked to trust God in circumstances that are completely different and unseen. They had to learn that God would provide for them, protect them, guide them, and help them. In Exodus 17-18, Israel is given the gift of a repeat test to see how they would respond; with grumbling or with gratitude.
It is not long after crossing the Red Sea that the Lord gives Israel a test—thirst. In this test, God sees their heart and level of their faith. Not long after that, the Lord blesses them with more than they could eat, and tests them again. In these tests, we do not see a God who is attempting to trap his people, but reveal to them where their hearts are and how to choose to trust Him instead.
As the children of Israel leave Egypt, they are scared and fragile in their faith. In his kindness, the Lord directs them to remember his power often and instructs them to share with their children how faithful he has been.
Exodus 12 is a pivotal moment in the life of Israel as the Lord begins to teach them about substitutionary salvation. In this chapter, long before Bethlehem, we get a glimpse of Christ.
It seems as the plagues continue, God and Pharaoh are having a battle of the wills. But, the Lord is able to put an end to Egypt in an instant and is using this circumstance humble them and to teach Israel who he really is.
Exodus 9 gives us insight into the heart and purpose of God in the plagues. It has everything to do with His zeal for His name.
In Exodus 8, Pharaoh and all of Egypt begin to feel the full weight of God's judgment as Moses increases in boldness.
In Exodus 7, God asks Moses for difficult obedience. He commands Moses to confront Pharaoh again knowing that he will be rejected. God asks Moses to trust in Him as the Israelites are angry at him and the plagues begin to fall.
There are some who say "there is no God" and there are some who live like there is no God. In Psalm 53, the Psalmist reminds us that God is opposed to the wicked, but quick to extend grace to those who call on his name.
While we live in the already established Kingdom, but not yet fulfilled Kingdom we find ourselves in the middle of a very clear spiritual battle. But, we are not asked to wage war in this battle without defense or weapons. It is through prayer that the Christian engages in spiritual warfare and survives it.
Although the enemy is powerful, God has equipped us with spiritual armor for our defense against his attacks and weapons to knock back the kingdom of darkness. Our knowledge of his attacks and use of our weapons will determine how successful he is against us.
Even the world that we live in is plagued by spiritual warfare. We see that the physical world is broken and everything that lives in it. And, we know through Scripture that Satan has the ability to stick his thumb in that wound and make it even more difficult. But, even in hardship- God has given us the ability to call for help.
In the war against evil and darkness, we have to acknowledge our own flesh and it's part in the battle. When we name our sin, we take power away.
Peter urges the believer to be ready to withstand the attacks of the enemy. He actually calls Satan "your adversary. We have an enemy that wants to destroy our lives. But Scripture teaches us how Satan works so that we can defeat him with truth.
The resurrection of Christ claims ultimate and eternal defeat against darkness. But, those that have been defeated still throw darts. In this series, we'll unpack the often looked over truths about spiritual warfare.
The Resurrection is the crucial tipping point for everything a Christian believes. With Christ's victory over death, He guarantees our forgiveness, access to the Father, and eternal resurrection!
After Jesus is betrayed and abandoned by his closest friends, held and tried illegally, he is sentenced to scourging and death on a cross. And, even in these moments of emotional, physical, and spiritual agony, Jesus is laser focused on his mission to save the world.
In the Garden of Gethsemane, we see the agony of Jesus and the determination of Jesus to fulfill the Father's will to bear the weight of the sins of the world.
In Paul's closing words to the church at Philippi, he gives two important lessons: Contentment is only found in Christ, and our finances allow us to partner in the gospel.
As Paul begins to close his letter, he focuses in on the peace that believers should have with each other, and the peace of God that comforts us in troubled times.
Paul understands all of the things that can get in the way as we attempt to follow Jesus and run the race that he has set before us. That's why he says that he's not an expert at anything except understanding how and why to put the past behind us and strain forward towards Jesus.
In this passage of Paul's letter, he reminds the church to place the full weight of their faith in Jesus, knowing that all of their own efforts fall desperately short.
In the letter to the Philippians, we see that the encouragement of one another along with a focus on the gospel, is crucial to living side by side.
Paul gives the church a joyful call to work Out their salvation, look out for the world, stand out in the darkness, and hold out the Word.
Paul expresses a commitment to Christ and the church that goes beyond his circumstances. And, he calls the church to love each other through their difficulties as well.
As Paul writes to the Philippians, he encourages them to view his own suffering with an eternal perspective and with prayer.
There's a southern cliche that we say often, "our thoughts and prayers are with you"... And, for the best of us, maybe those are more than words. However, for Paul, it was essential. If we are able to strive together side by side for the gospel, it comes from the thoughts we think about each other and the prayers we pray for each other.
In the famous Christmas song, "O Holy Night", the author pens deep truths from Scripture. In one of the first gripping stanzas, he says: Long lay the world In sin and error pining Till he appeared, and the soul felt it's worth A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
As Paul journey's towards Rome as a prisoner, it seems like everything is trying to prevent him. When he could have made this suffering about him, he knows that he's just an ordinary person in an extraordinary story. And because of that- the gospel goes unhindered.
Paul's life has been absolutely changed by Jesus. Because of his encounter, he faces all circumstances and engages all conversations differently; even when he's on trial.
As Paul goes towards Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit has already confirmed that he will be persecuted. Yet, Paul displays this absolute peace in God's plan for his life. In Acts 21-22, what it's like to have peace that passes all understanding.
By Acts 19-20, Paul understands that he must make his way to Jerusalem, where the Spirit has already confirmed for him that he will face hardships. He's aware that he will never see his friends and visit these churches again. As Paul moves to obedience to the Spirit, he gives the churches parting words of wisdom in their journey as well.
In Acts 15, we're given a clear picture that the church isn't perfect. Shortly after Christ's ascension, the church is arguing about who can come to God and by what standards. In addition, Paul and Barnabas go different ways. Acts 15 gives modern day believers incredible principles to live by when seeking important decisions and navigating relationships.
Every believer is called to be a minister of the gospel. And, in ministering the gospel, every believer will experience triumphs and trials.
In Acts 12 we're given another account how God uses ordinary people in his extraordinary story, especially in prayer.
In Acts 11, we have the incredible story of the gospel going out to the gentiles, but also yet another incredible story of ordinary people being used in the extraordinary story of God.
In Acts 10, we are told the incredible story of God coming to us, while we were at our worst, to give us his best... his righteousness. Even within that incredible story, we see the continued story of God running towards us to constantly extend the grace and mercy that none of us deserve.
In Acts 9, we see a God who is powerful enough to turn the hardest hearts, use the most average people, and accomplish the most outrageous acts. Whatever is in your path, God is powerful enough to walk with you through it.
Acts 8 gives us a snapshot of what God is up to on the backdrop of Philip's faithful ministry.
Nothing gives Satan greater joy than to watch the church destroy the church. In Acts 6, we see an opportunity for division to cause great damage. Instead, the church rises to the challenge and the gospel gained momentum.