Journey Church Gillette: Recent Episodes
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Drawing from the Parable of the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22:1-14, this sermon explores the urgency and gravity of responding to God's invitation of salvation. The king in the parable represents God, who has prepared a lavish wedding feast for his son and extends a generous, costly invitation to all. The sermon identifies three types of responses to this invitation: indifference, hostility, and acceptance. The greatest danger to the human soul, the pastor argues, is not open rebellion against God but quiet neglect -- allowing ordinary life to crowd out the most important decision a person can make. The wedding garment serves as a central symbol of Christ's righteousness, which cannot be substituted by personal merit or moral effort. Salvation is not about cleaning up one's own life sufficiently to earn a seat at the table; it is about receiving, by faith, the righteousness that only Christ can provide. The sermon closes with a communion service that reinforces the message: the table belongs to the king, the cost was paid entirely by him, and all are welcome who come clothed not in their own goodness but in the righteousness of Jesus Christ.
Drawing from the Parable of the Wicked Tenants in Matthew 21:33-46, this sermon presents God as the ultimate owner of all things who has entrusted humanity with his blessings and expects faithful stewardship in return. Pastor Erin traces the pattern of God's extraordinary patience throughout Israel's history, demonstrated through repeated warnings via the prophets, culminating in the sending of his own Son. The religious leaders of Israel, like the wicked tenants, rejected and killed the Son, fulfilling the very parable Jesus spoke against them. Yet in that rejection, God's redemptive plan was accomplished, as the rejected stone became the cornerstone. The sermon calls every listener to recognize that Jesus as cornerstone demands a personal response: one may either fall upon him in surrender and be broken and renewed, or ultimately be crushed under the weight of his judgment. God's patience is merciful but not endless, and the fruit of a transformed life is the expected evidence of genuine faith.
This sermon examines Jesus' confrontation with religious leaders in the temple during His final week before the crucifixion. Through the parable of two sons, Jesus exposes the difference between authentic faith that leads to obedience and empty religious profession. The message emphasizes that God desires heart transformation over lip service, and that repentance—a genuine change of heart leading to changed action—is always available until our last breath. The sermon challenges listeners to examine whether they are living with genuine faith that produces obedience or merely offering religious words without corresponding life change. Ultimately, it proclaims that the ground at the foot of the cross is level, and no one is beyond the reach of God's grace when they truly repent and believe.
This sermon examines Jesus' cleansing of the temple during His final week in Jerusalem, revealing how He confronted the corrupt religious system that exploited worshipers rather than facilitating genuine worship. The message demonstrates that Jesus came not to overthrow Rome but to purify God's house, removing barriers that prevented people from truly encountering God. The sermon applies this truth on three levels: the religious system of Jesus' day, the modern church, and individual hearts as temples of the Holy Spirit. Jesus desires relationship over religion, genuine faith over empty ritual, and fruit-bearing lives over mere religious performance. The cleansing of the temple, combined with the cursing of the fig tree, serves as both judgment and a call to authentic, fruit-producing faith that aligns with God's will through prayer and dependence on Him.
This sermon examines Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, emphasizing how this moment fulfilled multiple Old Testament prophecies and marked the beginning of the most significant week in human history. The message focuses on Jesus as the King who controls everything, arriving not as a conquering warrior on a white horse but as a humble peacemaker on a donkey. The sermon highlights the tragic irony that despite overwhelming prophetic evidence—including Daniel's precise 483-year timeline—the people of Jerusalem failed to recognize their Messiah and missed "the day of their visitation." The central challenge is whether we will recognize Jesus as both Savior and Lord today, or whether we too will miss our moment of divine visitation by wanting Jesus on our terms rather than submitting to His lordship.
This sermon examines Matthew 20:17-34, contrasting two different approaches to Jesus as He journeys toward His crucifixion. On one hand, James and John's mother seeks positions of prominence for her sons in Christ's kingdom, representing self-centered ambition. On the other hand, two blind beggars simply cry out for mercy and sight, representing humble dependence on Christ. The sermon emphasizes that Jesus was deliberately walking toward the cross with full knowledge of what awaited Him—betrayal, mockery, flogging, and crucifixion. The disciples, however, were climbing the wrong mountain, seeking worldly status rather than understanding Jesus' mission. The core message challenges believers to examine whether they are pursuing prominence, power, and possessions, or whether they are seeking Jesus Himself with opened eyes. True greatness in God's kingdom comes through servanthood and self-surrender, not self-promotion. The pathway to real life requires losing one's life for Christ's sake rather than attempting to preserve comfort and security. The sermon concludes with a powerful call to pray not for position, but for spiritual sight and mercy.
This sermon explores Jesus's parable of the workers in the vineyard from Matthew 20:1-16, revealing the radical nature of God's grace and salvation. The message emphasizes that salvation is not earned through merit or works, but is a gift freely given by God who pursues us. The parable illustrates how God's kingdom operates on grace rather than fairness by human standards. The landowner represents God who continually seeks workers (believers) throughout the day, from early morning to the final hour, paying all the same wage regardless of hours worked. This challenges our human tendency to compare ourselves with others and to think we deserve more based on our efforts. The sermon concludes that whether someone comes to faith early in life or at the last moment, all receive the same salvation through God's generous grace. The key theological insight is that God's grace is not based on human merit but on His generosity, and our response should be gratitude rather than comparison or complaint.
This sermon challenges believers to examine their personal commitment to serving the Lord through pursuing reconciliation within the church body. Pastor Grant emphasizes that being a Christian means being a new creation, called not just to receive God's reconciliation but to actively pursue unity and reconciliation with others. The message explores the difference between building a church structure and being the church—a living temple of the Holy Spirit. Through biblical examples of Joshua, David, Paul, and Peter, the sermon illustrates what it means to make a personal declaration of faith and obedience regardless of what others do. The core message is that Christians are called to pursue reconciliation, follow Christ wholeheartedly, and trust God with the outcomes, even when they don't align with our expectations.
Celebrate Recovery leader, Jeremy Carnahan shares a special message with the church today.
This sermon examines Jesus' teaching on marriage from Matthew 19:1-12, where He responds to the Pharisees' attempt to trap Him in a debate about divorce. Rather than engaging with their legal technicalities, Jesus redirects the conversation back to God's original design for marriage at creation. Pastor Erin emphasizes that marriage is a sacred covenant, not a disposable contract, designed to be a lifelong union of one man and one woman. The message addresses the pain caused when society deviates from God's plan, the problem of hardened hearts that lead to relational breakdown, and the need for spiritual transformation rather than mere behavioral modification. The sermon also affirms singleness as a legitimate gift from God, emphasizing that ultimate fulfillment comes from the Lord alone, not from human relationships.
This sermon explores Jesus' teaching on forgiveness from Matthew 18, emphasizing that forgiven people must forgive others. Through the parable of the unforgiving servant, Jesus reveals the astronomical debt we owe God and the complete forgiveness He offers through Christ's sacrifice. The message challenges believers to examine whether they truly understand God's mercy by their willingness to extend forgiveness to others. Unforgiveness is presented not just as disobedience but as evidence that one may not have genuinely received God's grace. The sermon emphasizes that forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling, and that it leads to personal freedom while reflecting the character of Christ. True disciples are marked by their ability to forgive because they comprehend the magnitude of what they've been forgiven.
This sermon explores Jesus' teaching in Matthew 18:15-20 on handling conflict and pursuing restoration within the body of Christ. Rather than focusing on winning arguments or proving ourselves right, Jesus calls believers to pursue reconciliation with the goal of "winning back" brothers and sisters who have sinned or caused offense. The message emphasizes that Satan seeks to divide families and churches to render believers ineffective for God's kingdom, while God's heart is always oriented toward restoration.
This sermon explores Jesus' radical redefinition of greatness in Matthew 18, where He responds to the disciples' question about who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Rather than pointing to power, position, or achievement, Jesus brings a small child forward and declares that true greatness comes through childlike humility and complete dependence on God. The message emphasizes three core themes: the humility of the little one (becoming dependent like a child), the care of the little one (treating God's children with dignity and taking sin seriously), and the heart for the little one (God's relentless pursuit of the lost). This sermon challenges believers to abandon self-reliance and worldly definitions of success, instead embracing a posture of humble dependence on God while actively caring for and pursuing those who have wandered away from Him.
This sermon explores Matthew 17:22-27, revealing how Jesus' payment of the temple tax foreshadows His ultimate sacrifice on the cross. The message emphasizes that while Jesus owed nothing—being the Son of God—He chose to pay both the temple tax and the debt of sin for humanity. The sermon unpacks three interconnected themes: the weight of Jesus' impending death, the identity believers receive as children of God, and the freedom that comes with that identity.
This sermon addresses the critical distinction between God's conviction and Satan's condemnation, challenging common "plaque Christianity" sayings that are often repeated but lack biblical accuracy. Pastor Grant emphasizes that while God disciplines those He loves to draw them closer, the enemy uses condemnation to create hopelessness and separation. The message explores the paradox of Christian faith—that in weakness we find strength, and that forgiveness doesn't require forgetting. Central to the sermon is the question: "Do you trust Him?" This challenges believers to move beyond merely loving God to fully surrendering and trusting His sovereign plan, even when it doesn't align with personal expectations.
This Easter sermon explores how the resurrection of Jesus Christ transforms our understanding of hope from wishful thinking into worshipful living. Drawing from 1 Peter 1:3-9, the message emphasizes three fundamental changes the resurrection brings: new birth through Christ, a secure eternal inheritance, and meaningful purpose in present suffering. The sermon challenges believers to move beyond passive hope to active faith, illustrating how the empty tomb represents not just Christ's victory over death, but the possibility of spiritual rebirth for all who accept Him. The resurrection power that rolled away the stone can also roll away the stone from human hearts, offering transformation from spiritual death to abundant life with great expectation for eternity.
In Matthew 17:14-21 we explore the contrast between spiritual mountaintop experiences and the messy reality of daily life. The central message emphasizes that effective faith is not about our strength, abilities, or spiritual performance, but about complete dependence on God. The sermon challenges the American cultural value of independence, calling believers instead to recognize their need for God's power in every impossible situation. Through the disciples' failure to heal the boy and Jesus' immediate success, we learn that ministry without dependence on God is doomed to failure. Even mustard seed-sized faith, when placed in an almighty God, can move the mountains in our lives—whether those mountains are broken marriages, financial crises, health issues, or addictions. The sermon concludes that God is not asking for bigger faith, but for deeper dependence.
This sermon explores the Transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain as recorded in Matthew 17:1-13, where Peter, James, and John witnessed Jesus in His divine glory. The message emphasizes that God reveals His glory at crucial moments to strengthen our faith for difficult times ahead. Just as the disciples needed this glimpse of Jesus' true nature before His crucifixion, believers today receive holy moments that sustain them through trials. The message centers on understanding holy fear—not terror that drives us away, but reverent awe that draws us closer to God. The sermon challenges believers to recognize Jesus as the only voice we must listen to, not one among many religious teachers. It calls Christians to move from mountaintop spiritual experiences back into the valley to serve.
This powerful teaching from Matthew 16:21-28 confronts us with a challenging truth: authentic discipleship requires more than intellectual agreement with who Jesus is. While Peter boldly declared Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God, he immediately stumbled when faced with the reality of the cross. We see ourselves in Peter's contradiction - confessing Jesus as Lord while simultaneously rebuking God's plan when it conflicts with our expectations. The message exposes our tendency toward a divided heart, where we acknowledge Jesus as Savior but resist surrendering control of our lives. It isn't about self-improvement or adding Jesus to our existing plans; it's about complete surrender - denying ourselves, taking up our cross, and following Him. The cross wasn't just Jesus's path; it's ours too. Every day we face the choice between exercising 'godship' over our own lives or stepping off the throne and allowing God to be God. The eternal reckoning makes it clear: gaining the whole world while losing our soul is the ultimate catastrophic loss.
This sermon explores the pivotal moment in Matthew 16 when Jesus asks His disciples the fundamental question of Christianity: "Who do you say that I am?" While many people have opinions about Jesus—viewing Him as a good teacher, prophet, or moral example—true discipleship requires a personal confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. This confession of faith is not merely intellectual assent but the bedrock upon which the entire church is built. Peter's confession becomes the model for all believers, showing that genuine faith moves from observation to conviction, from borrowed belief to personal commitment. The message concludes with the sobering reminder that how we answer Jesus's question determines our eternal destiny.
This powerful message from Matthew 16 confronts us with a sobering reality: when our hearts grow hard, no amount of evidence will convince us of God's truth. We explore the dangerous intersection of spiritual blindness and cultural influence, examining how the Pharisees and Sadducees—two groups normally opposed to each other—united in their hostility toward Jesus. Despite witnessing countless miracles, they demanded yet another sign, revealing that their problem wasn't insufficient evidence but rather resistant hearts. The message warns us about the subtle leaven of false teaching that can permeate our lives through social media, entertainment, and cultural voices. We're challenged to examine what we're allowing into our minds and hearts—the podcasts we consume, the shows we stream, the influencers we follow. The ultimate invitation is to stop demanding God prove himself on our terms and instead surrender to the greatest sign already given: the cross and empty tomb.
This sermon explores Jesus' compassionate ministry to the broken and needy as depicted in Matthew 15. The message emphasizes that genuine healing begins when we lay our burdens at Jesus' feet and surrender what we have into His hands. Jesus doesn't just manage symptoms—He completely heals. The sermon challenges believers to remember past miracles during present crises and trust that God knows our needs before we even ask. This compassionate ministry extends to all people, Jew and Gentile alike, demonstrating that Jesus is the Savior of the world who satisfies the deepest longings of the soul.
This sermon explores the encounter between Jesus and the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15, examining what genuine, persistent faith looks like. The message challenges the common "Sunday school" perception of Jesus as only gentle and mild, revealing Him as also confrontational when addressing hypocrisy. Through the Canaanite woman's story, the sermon demonstrates that authentic faith is bold, humble, desperate, and unrelenting. It addresses the difficult reality that God is sometimes silent, but His silence is never absence—rather, it's an invitation to deeper trust. The woman's persistent pursuit of Jesus despite cultural barriers, silence, and seemingly harsh words reveals that great faith doesn't demand entitlement but cries out for mercy. The sermon emphasizes that faith isn't fragile but fierce, refusing to quit when obstacles arise, and that even a crumb of God's grace is sufficient to change everything.
This sermon examines the critical difference between external religious performance and internal heart transformation. Drawing from Matthew 14:34-15:20, the message contrasts Jesus' compassionate healing ministry with the Pharisees' obsession with ritual purity and man-made traditions. The central truth is that God cares far less about the cleanliness of our hands than the condition of our hearts. Religion focuses on external behaviors and rule-keeping, while Jesus focuses on internal transformation and authentic relationship. The sermon challenges believers to examine whether they are merely defending traditions or genuinely reaching for Jesus, emphasizing that God wants humble, sincere, receptive, and transformed hearts that authentically worship Him rather than perform empty rituals.
This sermon explores the account of Jesus walking on water to meet His disciples during a storm, emphasizing that obedience to God does not exempt believers from life's storms. Through Matthew 14:22-33, the message reveals that storms are not always signs of disobedience but can be part of God's design to deepen our faith. The sermon teaches that God's timing may seem delayed but is never late, and that Jesus often allows us to reach the end of our own strength so we learn to fully depend on Him. The central truth is that peace is not found in stormless seas but in a steadfast Savior. Like Peter, we are called to step out in faith, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus rather than our circumstances. When we begin to sink, Jesus immediately reaches out to rescue us, and every storm we survive becomes a platform for deeper worship.
This sermon explores the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000, demonstrating how God transforms our inadequacy into abundance. The message emphasizes that Jesus doesn't require us to have everything figured out or possess abundant resources—He simply asks for our availability and willingness to place what little we have into His hands. Through the account in Matthew 14, the sermon reveals that compassion is the heartbeat of God's kingdom, and that our perceived "not enough" becomes more than enough when surrendered to Christ. The sermon challenges believers to stop underestimating God while overestimating their problems, and to trust that God's provision is never stingy but always abundant.
The story of Jericho isn't just an ancient tale of walls falling down—it's a powerful mirror reflecting the seemingly impossible obstacles we face today. When we examine Joshua 6, we discover that the Israelites stood before the most fortified city of their time, a military stronghold that defied every conventional strategy. Yet God's plan was radically different: march, blow trumpets, shout, and watch the walls collapse. This wasn't random or theatrical—it was purposeful. God chose Jericho specifically because it required complete dependence on Him. Archaeological evidence confirms the walls fell outward, not inward as would happen in a typical siege, validating the miraculous nature of this conquest. What makes this relevant to us is recognizing our own Jerichos—fear, addiction, broken relationships, the constant pull of technology, unhealthy patterns we can't seem to break. The message challenges us to ask: Are we approaching our strongholds with God's wisdom or the world's methods? Are we truly listening when we pray, or just presenting our wish list? The Israelites' obedience, even when the plan seemed absurd, became the key to their victory. When we surrender our need for control and trust God's purposeful plan over our own logic, we position ourselves to witness the impossible become possible in our lives.
This sermon examines the martyrdom of John the Baptist as a powerful example of faithfulness in a hostile world. Through Matthew 14:1-12, the message emphasizes that the kingdom of God is glorious but not safe—wherever truth advances, resistance rises. John the Baptist's willingness to confront sin, even at the cost of his life, demonstrates that true courage means speaking God's truth boldly while trusting in His authority above human approval. Pastor Erin challenges believers to make 2026 a year of courage and boldness, speaking truth in love despite potential consequences. The message concludes with the promise of a crown of faithfulness for those who remain committed to Christ regardless of cost.
This sermon explores three kingdom parables from Matthew 13 that reveal the incomparable value of God's kingdom. Building on previous teachings about the four types of hearts (soils) and the wheat and tares, this message focuses on what happens when genuine faith takes root—it transforms our entire value system. The sermon challenges two common errors believers make: not taking God seriously enough, and attempting to rewrite His kingdom according to personal preferences. The message concludes with a sobering reminder that while the net is still in the water and the door remains open, there will come a final separation between those who treasured Christ and those who rejected Him due to familiarity and unbelief.
This sermon explores Jesus' parable of the wheat and tares from Matthew 13, examining the reality that God's kingdom grows in a world where genuine believers and false converts exist side by side. The message emphasizes three critical truths: God's purposeful patience in waiting until the final harvest to separate believers from unbelievers, the sobering reality of hell as eternal conscious suffering for those who reject Christ, and the glorious hope of heaven for those who trust in Jesus. Pastor Erin challenges listeners to examine their hearts and ensure they are truly part of God's kingdom, not merely religious in appearance but lacking genuine faith. The sermon concludes with a clear gospel invitation, urging people to make a decision to follow Christ before it's too late, as the opportunity for salvation ends at death.
This sermon examines Jesus' Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13, emphasizing that understanding this parable is the key to understanding all other kingdom parables. The message focuses on the condition of the human heart and its receptiveness to God's word. Jesus uses the imagery of seed, sower, and soil to illustrate four different heart conditions: the hardened heart (wayside), the shallow heart (stony ground), the divided heart (thorny ground), and the responsive heart (good soil). The sermon challenges listeners to examine their own hearts and recognize that God's grace reaches out first, scattering seed generously, but the condition of our hearts determines whether that seed takes root and bears fruit.
This powerful exploration of Matthew 12:38-50 challenges us to examine a dangerous spiritual condition: the hardened heart that demands signs yet refuses to surrender. We discover that the Pharisees, despite witnessing Jesus heal the sick, cast out demons, and perform countless miracles, still demanded more proof before they would believe. The message confronts us with an uncomfortable truth: our problem is rarely a lack of evidence, but rather a lack of surrender. The sermon emphasizes that hardened hearts are not softened by miracles alone but require genuine surrender and repentance. Jesus warns that an empty soul, even when cleaned of evil, will fall into worse condition if not filled with God's presence.
This sermon from Matthew 12:22-37 explores the spiritual battle for control of every human heart. Through Jesus' healing of a demon-possessed, blind, and mute man, Pastor Erin demonstrates that humanity faces a critical choice: surrender to the liberating power of Christ or remain under the destructive influence of Satan. The message emphasizes that spiritual neutrality is impossible—we are either actively following Jesus or passively aligned with the enemy by default. The healing miracle serves as a metaphor for our spiritual condition: without Christ, we are spiritually blind, deaf, and mute to God's truth.
This sermon explores Jesus' approach to the Sabbath through three controversies in Matthew 12:1-21, contrasting the Pharisees' legalistic burden with Christ's offer of true rest. The message emphasizes that Jesus values people over rules, relationships over rituals, and mercy over sacrifice. Jesus demonstrates that He is Lord of the Sabbath by providing for the hungry, healing the broken, and offering genuine rest to the weary.
This sermon addresses the exhaustion and weariness that comes from carrying burdens we were never meant to bear alone. Through Matthew 11, Pastor Erin explores Jesus' rebuke of cities that witnessed miracles yet refused to repent, followed by His tender invitation to find rest in Him. The message emphasizes that true rest is not found in a place, philosophy, or performance, but in the person of Jesus Christ. Before we can experience this rest, we must first repent—not merely feel sorry, but completely turn from our way to God's way. The sermon reveals that Jesus offers not an escape from life's difficulties, but peace and companionship in the midst of them. Through genuine repentance, we receive grace, and through grace, we're invited to lay our burdens at His feet and find the soul-rest that only comes from walking in His yoke.
This sermon addresses the universal human struggle of unmet expectations with God, using John the Baptist's doubt while imprisoned as the central narrative. The message emphasizes that doubt is not disbelief but rather an internal struggle between belief and uncertainty. Through Matthew 11, Pastor Erin explores how John—the bold prophet who introduced Jesus—found himself questioning whether Jesus was truly the Messiah when his circumstances didn't change despite his obedience. Jesus' response teaches that God's work often doesn't align with our expectations, but His faithfulness remains constant. The sermon encourages believers to focus on what God is doing rather than what He hasn't done, to bring their doubts directly to Jesus, and to trust His goodness even when His methods don't match our preferences.
This sermon explores Jesus' commissioning of His disciples and the calling He places on all believers to make a difference in a hostile world. The message emphasizes that God calls ordinary people to do extraordinary things, starting in their own communities before reaching the world. The sermon addresses three main themes: the courage needed to face a world hostile to God, the cost of true discipleship, and the eternal compensation God provides for faithful service. Pastor Erin reminds us that while following Christ may bring division and difficulty, God's presence, power, and promises sustain believers. The call is not to produce results but to obediently serve where God has planted us, knowing that even the smallest acts done in Jesus' name carry eternal significance.
This sermon examines Jesus' commissioning of the twelve disciples in Matthew 10, presenting it as the "Master's Mission Manual" for all believers. The message emphasizes that God calls ordinary, imperfect people for extraordinary purposes, not based on their qualifications but on their willingness to be used. The sermon challenges believers to recognize that they are conduits of God's power, dependent on His provision rather than their own resources. The core message is that our mission field begins not across the ocean but across the street—in our families, workplaces, and communities.
This sermon explores the nature of faith and its practical application in the Christian life. It emphasizes that true faith is not just intellectual belief but involves action and trust in Jesus. Pastor Erin illustrates how faith approaches Jesus with desperation, anticipates His power with determination, and aligns with His purpose through devotion. The sermon also highlights Jesus' compassion for the lost and weary, calling believers to have the same heart for others.
This sermon explores the reality of spiritual warfare in the Christian life. Pastor Grant emphasizes that while the battle is real, Jesus is greater than any enemy we face. He discusses the importance of understanding spiritual warfare without becoming overly focused on it, and encourages believers to use "sanctified common sense" in navigating spiritual challenges. The sermon concludes by comparing two different responses to Jesus' miracles, challenging listeners to welcome Jesus into their lives rather than pushing Him away.
This sermon explores the contrast between old religious systems and the new covenant Jesus brings, emphasizing the power of faith in accessing God's healing and grace. Pastor Erin illustrates how Jesus introduces a new paradigm of relating to God through faith, rather than through ritualistic practices like fasting. The message culminates in a powerful example of faith demonstrated by a woman who was healed by touching Jesus' garment, highlighting the importance of recognizing our need for Christ, overcoming obstacles, and actively reaching out to Him in faith.
This sermon explores Jesus' encounter with Matthew, a tax collector, and how it demonstrates God's transformative power and grace. Pastor Erin emphasizes that Jesus sees people not for who they were, but for who they can become. He highlights the contrast between the Pharisees' judgmental attitude and Jesus' compassionate approach to sinners, illustrating God's desire for mercy over sacrifice. The sermon encourages listeners to embrace their new identity in Christ and respond to His call to follow, regardless of their past.
This sermon explores the authority of Jesus Christ as demonstrated through His power to forgive sins and heal physical ailments. Pastor Erin emphasizes that Jesus' authority extends over the physical, natural, spiritual, and eternal realms. The sermon highlights the priority of spiritual healing over physical healing and stresses the importance of faith, both personal and that of supportive friends. It concludes by urging listeners to recognize Jesus' divine authority and to trust in Him for salvation.
Pastor Erin continues through the series on Matthew. Today he went over the final verses in Chapter 7 finishing up The Sermon On The Mount.
Pastor Erin continues through Matthew chapter 6. Today he talked about seeking what truly matters in life.
Pastor Erin continues through the series on Matthew, focusing on what Jesus teaches us about fasting.
Pastor Erin continues through the series on Matthew. We will be spending the next few Sundays focusing on verses 1-18 in Chapter 6, learning about giving, prayer, and fasting.
We are continuing through the series on Matthew. We will be spending the next few Sundays focusing on verses 1-18 in Chapter 6, learning about giving, prayer, and fasting.
We are continuing through the series on Matthew. We will be spending the next few Sundays focusing on verses 1-18 in Chapter 6, learning about giving, prayer, and fasting.
For graduation Sunday, our Youth Pastor gave a special sermon about God's purpose and God's plan for us
We are continuing through the series on Matthew, now in chapter 6. We will be spending the next few Sundays focusing on verses 1-18, learning about giving, prayer, and fasting.
Pastor Erin continues going through the book of Matthew. Today he took a deeper look into what Jesus teaches us about marriage and how to have a holy marriage.
This Sunday, we took a look at the story of the disciple, Thomas, and the events that took place after the resurrection.
Pastor Erin continues through the book of Matthew. As we take a deeper look into the law of God from the Old Testament, we learn about the plan of Jesus, the purpose of the law, and the problem of people.
Pastor Erin continues through the book of Matthew. As we take a deeper look into the law of God from the Old Testament, we learn about the plan of Jesus, the purpose of the law, and the problem of people.
Pastor Grant shared a sermon with us today talking about our human nature to try and run and hide form God.
Pastor Erin continues through the book of Matthew. As we take a deeper look into the law of God from the Old Testament, we learn about the plan of Jesus, the purpose of the law, and the problem of people.
Pastor Erin continues through the book of Matthew. Today he talked about what it means to be the "salt of the earth" and the "light in the darkness".
Pastor Erin continues through the series on Matthew. Over the past few weeks, we've been going through and learning about the Beatitudes.
Pastor Erin continues through the series on Matthew. Over the past few weeks, we've been going through and learning about the Beatitudes.
Pastor Erin continues through the series on Matthew. Over the past few weeks, we've been going through and learning about the Beatitudes.
Pastor Erin continues through the series on Matthew. Over the next few weeks we will be focusing on the Beatitudes.
Pastor Erin continues through the series on Matthew. Over the next few weeks we will be focusing on the Beatitudes.
Pastor Erin continues through the series on Matthew. Over the next few weeks we will be focusing on the Beatitudes.
Pastor Erin continues through the series on Matthew. Over the next few weeks we will be focusing on the Beatitudes.
Pastor Erin continues through the series on Matthew. Over the next few weeks we will be focusing on the Beatitudes.
Pastor Erin continues through the series on Matthew.
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Pastor Erin continues through the series on Matthew.
The audio cuts out during a portion of this sermon. We apologize for the inconvenience
Pastor Erin continues through the book of Matthew, finishing chapter 3 and moving into chapter 4.
Pastor Erin started a new sermon series today that will be covering the book of Matthew and the life of Jesus.
Mark Brandt shares about Celebrate Recovery. What the program is about, what they do, and how you can get involved.
Pastor Grant gave the sermon this week. We apologize for the recording being cut short at the end.
This is the 2nd part of the 3-week mini series called "The Generous Life". Pastor Erin teaches us how to go from "awareness" to "action".
Pastor Erin wraps up this series on Exodus finishing in chapter 19. This series ties into a previous series on the Ten Commandments called "Ten Great Words For Life". You can rewatch this series on our app/website.
Joe Moerkerke gave a special presentation about FCA. If you would like more information about this ministry, please reach out to Joe at jmoerkerke@fca.org, or visit https://www.fcawyoming.org/
Pastor Erin continues through the series on Exodus. Today he focuses on Chapter 15 and the importance of worship.
Forgiving the Unforgivable. Today Pastor Grant had the honor of interviewing Mark Corbett and Steve Watt. The true story of attempted murder, forgiveness, and the eventual friendship between a cop and a bank robber.
Pastor Erin continues into the series on Exodus. Today he talked about the final plague and the warning signs given by God.
Pastor Erin continues through the series on Exodus. In this sermon, he goes through chapter 10, covering the plague of locusts and the plague of darkness.
Pastor Erin took a break from the Exodus series this week to give a special sermon for Memorial Day weekend.
Pastor Erin continues going through the book of Exodus. Today he went over the second plague God put on the Egyptians.
We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! Our prayer is that you are encouraged, challenged, and brought closer to Jesus than ever before.
If you would like to know more about our church, please reach out to Pastor Grant at grant@jcgillette.com. Also, check out our website for more ways to get connected!
This week we continued to go through the book of Exodus. As we get in to chapter 6, we take a look at the promises God made to Moses, and also talk about the promises God has made to us.
Pastor Erin continues into the series on Exodus. A key point from the message today is this; In the hands of Almighty God, an ordinary thing becomes extraordinary. Week 5
Pastor Erin continues into the series on Exodus. Todays sermon focuses on the backstory of Moses, his birth, and early life. Week 2
Pastor Erin begins this sermon with a State of the Church Address. After that, he gets in to what the Bible teaches us about generosity, and the importance of it.
Journey celebrates 10 years of being a church. Pastor Erin talks about the biblical reason as to why we're known as "Journey Church."
Pastor Grant preaches about the goodness of God, and keeping Faith even when times are hard.
Does the name of Jesus delight, or disturb you? This week Erin talks about the power of the name Jesus, and the affect it has on us.
Pastor Erin wrapped up our Advent series this week as he spoke about the biblical definition of hope.
Pastor Erin continues in our Advent series. This week he spoke about the biblical definition of peace.
Pastor Erin continues in our Advent series in preparation for Christmas and speaks about joy.
Pastor Erin starts our Christmas season going through Advent and what God's love for us is all about.
This weekend, Pastor Erin share a message about being grateful and thankful no matter the circumstance or situation.
Pastor Erin goes through the three purposes of the Bible and if the Bible is believable and credible.
Pastor Erin wraps up our Ephesians study with Paul's final words in chapter six and encourages us all to pray fervently.
Pastor Erin wraps up the Spiritual Warfare part of our Ephesians study of Sit, Walk, Stand with spiritual apathy.
Pastor Erin continues going through Ephesians 6 and explains who Satan is and who he's not.
Pastor Erin goes into the standing portion of our series with Ephesians 6 and gave an intro to our spiritual warfare mini series.
Pastor Steven wrapped up his two week mini series with 1 Peter 1:6-7 and discussing various trials we face in life.
Pastor Steven went through 1 Peter 1:3-6 and gave a message about our Living Hope, our inheritance, and our trials and testing we go through.
Pastor Erin wraps up the "walking" portion of our current series of Sit, Walk, Stand going through Ephesians with how us as workers should act and also how bosses should act as well.
Pastor Erin continues in his mini series with our Sit, Walk, Stand series through Ephesians with relationships between children and their parents.
Pastor Steven gives a message going through Luke 15 about God always going after the one.
Pastor Erin gives the second part of our mini series, within a series, about marriage in our walk through Ephesians.
Pastor Erin begins a four week mini series about marriage and what Ephesians says about it.
Celebrate Recovery took over our services with testimonies and explaining what CR is all about!
Pastor Erin gives part 2 of not sinning in your anger as he continues through Ephesians.
Pastor Erin continues with our series as we walk through Ephesians 4:25-32 and how to not sin in your anger.
Pastor Erin gives part three in a sub-series within the Sit, Walk, Stand series through Ephesians.
Pastor Erin goes through the final two points in this mini series within our series: Sit, Walk, Stand.
Pastor Erin conitues in his Sit, Walk, Stand series with going through "People Gifts" that God has given us.
Pastor Erin continues in his Sit, Walk, Stand series with what Paul says about your walk with Jesus.
Pastor Erin gives an Easter message focusing on the Gospel of Mark and how Jesus said "and Peter" specifically.
Pastor Grant goes through three spiritual disciplines that we can do now to prepare for future battles.
Pastor Steven brings up our missions deacon as well as other Journey members who lead mission based areas here in town to discuss what they do.
Pastor Erin concludes the Learning to Pray portion and also the "Sit" portion of our Sit, Walk, Stand series with Ephesians 3.
Pastor Erin continues in our series Sit, Walk, Stand and does part two of learning to pray.
Pastor Erin continues in the Sit, Walk, Stand series with going through the Lords Prayer and what Paul says about prayer in Ephesians 3.
Pastor Erin continues through Ephesian's chapter two, speaking about who you were before Christ and who you are after.
Pastor Erin digs deeper into Ephesians chapter two and how we are the workmanship of God.
Pastor Erin picks back up in the series Sit, Walk, Stand with going through Ephesians 2.
Pastor Erin gives a new year message about gaining self control, one of the fruits of the spirit.
Pastor Erin goes through Ephesians 1:7-12 and explains the plan, the reason, and the blessing of Jesus.
Pastor Erin continues his series through Ephesians speaking about a new identity in Christ.
Pastor Erin continues on in our series going through Ephesians talking about the Father's love for us.
Pastor Erin decided to give a bonus message on Heaven and went through the parable of the sower.
Pastor Erin wraps up this series by finishing going through Heaven in Revelation Chapter 21.
Pastor Steven gives a message based on the life group he will be co-leading with his wife by Craig & Amy Groeschel called "From This Day Forward"
Pastor Steven gives a plug for one of the men's life groups that will be starting this September.
Pastor Erin wraps up this mini series with speaking about Infinite Fullness and Internal Power.
Pastor Erin continues through Ephesians 3 and speaks about incomprehensible love from God.
Pastor Erin goes through Ephesians chapter three and how the Holy Spirit works in our lives.
Pastor Erin goes through how with Christ we are a new creation, have a new identity, have a new set of desires, and a new purpose.
Pastor Erin Youngs wraps up this series with the final commandment, “You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor's.”
Pastor Erin goes through the 9th commandment: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor (lying).
Pastor Erin goes through the command "Do Not Murder" and how it's all about the state of your heart.
Pastor Kris gives the gospel message while giving us examples of how to be loving to others, no matter the situation.
Pastor Erin gives a message titled "The Greatest Advice Ever Given" about Jesus' mother Mary at the wedding before Jesus' mission began.
Pastor Erin goes through commandment number four of honoring your mother and father but takes it deeper to all elders.
Pastor Erin gives an Easter message with three different approaches to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Erin goes through how "Lamb Selection Day" has become Palm Sunday and what the name Hosanna means.
Pastor Erin gives an introduction to our new sermon series going through the Ten Commandments.
Pastor Grant Clark came to give us a message about how 75% of ministry is just showing up with willingness.
Pastor Erin goes through the four points of Consecration's Foundation, Description, Expectation, and Reward.
Pastor Erin goes through three principles to extending and seeking forgiveness in this final week of Philemon.
Pastor Steven finished the Back At It series going through John 21:9-17 and Philippians 3:12-14 with the Restoration of Peter, the reputation of Saul, and the revelation of Paul.
The Book of Philemon is sometimes one that is skipped right over. However, it contains amazing information on reconciliation and forgiveness. This weekend at Journey, Pastor Erin walks through the second portion of Philemon with a sermon titled Extending Forgiveness & Seeking Forgiveness: Part 2.
The Book of Philemon is sometimes one that is skipped right over. However, it contains amazing information on reconciliation and forgiveness. This weekend at Journey, Pastor Erin walks through the first portion of Philemon with a sermon titled Extending Forgiveness & Seeking Forgiveness.
Pastor Erin speaks about God being our YHWH Yeshua, which literally translates to "Salvation"
Pastor Erin goes through Psalm 23:1-3 and recognizing God as our source with everything else being our resource.
Pastor Erin goes through the three Ways God Heals: Immediate Healing, Delayed Healing, and Ultimate Healing.
Pastor Erin goes through how God provides you with peace, quietness, confidence, security, and rest.
Pastor Erin goes through what it means to have a peace that surpasses all understanding.
Pastor Erin speaks about how God is our YHWH-Nissi and that the battle belongs to the Lord.
Pastor Erin goes through the story of Abraham in Genesis 22 and shows us how God always provides.
Pastor Erin goes through how God's power is available to every believer and greater than your situation.
Pastor Erin goes through how to 1. Respect God As Owner, 2. Serve God as Master, and 3. Follow God as Lord
Pastor Erin goes through Acts 27 and the importance of listening to God's Word and leaning.
Pastor Kris discusses the intentionality of God's love for us and how we can show that to others.
Celebrate Recovery took over our typical Sunday morning! Pastor Dave Caldwell went through what all goes on during CR on Tuesday evenings and then we had five testimonies.
Pastor Steven wraps up his Psalm 23 series with verse 6 and God's promise of faithful love.
This weekend, Pastor Steven continues in the Psalm 23 series with a message from Psalm 23:4
Pastor Erin goes through 2 Chronicles 15:1-9 and discusses these 4 points:
God responds to His people’s pursuit.
God’s absence produces darkness for His people.
God intervenes to bring His people back.
God rewards His people’s right actions.
Pastor Erin speaks about facing battles and preparing for them before they come. Scripture verses are 2 Chronicles 14:1-6
Pastor Erin finishes the End Game series with going through the final verses of Matthew 25.
Pastor Erin give an Easter message going through Luke 23 and the final three sayings of Jesus.
Pastor Erin gives a Palm Sunday message going back over 500 years from when Jesus enters Jerusalem as the Passover Lamb.
Pastor Erin continues in the End Game series with The Need to Know God At The End of All Things.
Pastor Erin continues in the End Game series going through the Parables of Jesus in Matthew 24 and 25.
Pastor Erin continues in the End Game series with part 2 of The Empire At The End Times.
Pastor Erin continues in the End Game series with a sermon from Daniel about King Nebuchadnezzar's prophetic dream.
This Sunday, Pastor Erin discusses the importance of life to God and why choosing life matters.
This weekend, Pastor Dave talks about the power of the Holy Spirit within the believer of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Erin gives a sermon from Ephesians 4 about the only new year's resolution that matters.
Pastor Kris shares a message about influences in life: the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Pastor Erin continues with our Advent series by showing us that Jesus is our true Shalom.
Pastor Erin continues in the A Weary World Rejoices series with a message about good news and great joy.
Pastor Erin kicks off a new sermon series discussing hope Jesus is our hope no matter what happens.
Pastor Erin wraps up the first half of the End Game series with a passage from Matthew 24:14
This weekend, Pastor Erin continues to dig into Matthew 24 with the warnings from Jesus.
This weekend, Pastor Erin continues in Matthew chapter 24 with warnings from Jesus on what the signs will be at the end of all things.
Pastor Erin continues in the End Game series discussing End Game - Jerusalem and how it is the Epicenter for the End of all things.
Pastor Erin kicks off week 2 of the End Game series with a message titled What is the End Game?
This weekend, Pastor Erin kicks off the End Game series with a message titled Living in Light of the End of All Things.
Pastor Dave shares a message on suffering for the Kingdom, Unity in the body of Christ, and pressing forward for Jesus.
Pastor Kris wraps up the (Un)Qualified series with a message reminding us that putting our faith in Jesus qualifies us for eternity.
This weekend, Pastor Steven digs into Hebrews 11:31-38 discussing Rahab the prostitute, other saints, and the ups and down they went through.
This weekend, Pastor Steven shares a message about Moses and who he was before he put his faith in Jesus.
This weekend, Pastor Steven continues in the (Un)Qualified series with a message about the life of Jacob.
Pastor Steven kicks off a brand new sermon series called (Un)Qualified with a message on what true faith is and how faith in Jesus qualifies us for eternity.