Pillar Church Podcast

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.

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?

The sermon traces how the early church made prayer central to their life and mission. It highlights prayer as the source of unity, power, and boldness in crises. It recounts dramatic moments where prayer brought deliverance, courage in suffering, and spiritual renewal. It closes with a call to raise prayer practices and commit to sustained, communal prayer.

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.

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.

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.

Worship is more than a moment.It’s more than a song.Worship is obedience.In this message, “Worship Is Obedience,” we walk through Genesis 22 and discover that true worship is revealed not by what we say or sing, but by how we live when God asks something costly of us.The story of Abraham and Isaac shows us that worship often leads us into moments of testing, requires deep faith, demands that we carry what’s hard, and ultimately invites us into wonder when God reveals Himself as provider.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:Why worship often begins with a testHow obedience requires faith before understandingWhat it means to carry the weight of surrenderHow God meets obedience with provision and wonderThis message challenges us to reexamine what worship really looks like in our daily lives—and asks a simple but searching question:Will we trust God enough to obey Him, even when the cost is high?Because worship isn’t just expressed with our words—It’s proven through our obedience.

What if everybody started sowing—like the harvest actually depended on it?In this message, “What If Everybody Started Sowing?” we’re reminded that the call of Jesus is not passive. The command is simple and urgent: “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel.”This sermon challenges believers to live on mission every day—keeping the light on, walking a different path, and moving in the opposite spirit of the world around us.In this message, you’ll hear about:Why believers are called to stay visible and keep the light onWhat it means to walk the narrow road when culture chooses the wide oneHow to overcome evil by doing goodWhy your life should model a different outcomeHow to be ready to share your faith—at any momentYou’ll also be encouraged to be ready with:Your personal story of what Jesus has doneBiblical answers grounded in truth and gentlenessScripture for moments when people need hopePractical help when others need it mostThe harvest is ready.The question is no longer who should go—It’s what would happen if everyone did?

The world has a problem—and Jesus named it clearly.Humanity is lost and weary, like sheep without a shepherd.In this message, “The Great Problem of the Church: Understanding Your Place to Take Your Place,” we look at Jesus’ words in Matthew 9 and confront both the condition of the world and the responsibility of the Church.The harvest is ready—but the workers are few. The issue isn’t the field. It’s whether the Church is willing to step in, wake up, and take responsibility for the work God has entrusted to us.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:Why minimizing the problem leads to ignoring the solutionThe reality of a weary, lost worldWhy the Church often misunderstands its roleWhat keeps believers from serving and stepping upHow Jesus calls us to be part of the solutionJesus didn’t just tell us to pray for workers—He called us to become them.If you call this church home, this message will challenge you to stop spectating and start participating—because the more God moves among us, the greater the harvest He entrusts to us.

Growth is a gift—but it’s rarely comfortable.God often uses seasons of divine discomfort to stretch us, mature us, and move us forward. What feels inconvenient, costly, or even frustrating is often evidence that He is doing something deeper than we can see.In this message, “Divine Discomfort: Growth Brings Beautiful Challenges,” we explore how spiritual growth doesn’t happen accidentally—and it doesn’t come without tension. When God brings increase, it forces us to confront what needs to change.Through Scripture, we see that growth:Comes from God alone—not effort, talent, or positionExposes whether our hearts respond with complaints or convictionRequires maturity, responsibility, and the willingness to let go of childish waysDrawing from 1 Corinthians 3, Acts 6, and 1 Corinthians 13, this sermon highlights how the early Church navigated rapid growth—not by avoiding problems, but by addressing them with wisdom, prayer, and obedience. What could have divided them instead multiplied their impact.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:Why God is the true source of all growthHow growth can reveal what’s really in our heartsThe difference between reacting in frustration and responding with faithWhy maturity always costs something—but leads to something betterIf you’re in a season where things feel stretched, uncomfortable, or demanding more of you than before, this message may help you see it differently.Because divine discomfort isn’t meant to harm you—It’s often the evidence that God is growing you.