This sermon, part of the "Forgotten Virtues" series, focuses on the powerful virtues of mercy and grace, reminding the church that although our culture leans toward cancelation and judgment, God's people are called to be radically different — extending mercy as God has done for us. Pastor Mike Burnette illustrates the biblical meanings of justice, mercy, and grace, emphasizing that while justice gives what is deserved, mercy withholds it, and grace gives what is undeserved — all modeled perfectly in Jesus Christ. Ultimately, the call is clear: since we have freely received grace and mercy, we must freely give it, living as reflections of God's character in our homes, workplaces, and communities.

This sermon explores the forgotten virtue of humility, contrasting it with pride and hubris that dominate much of modern culture. Through biblical examples like Naaman, Paul, and ultimately Jesus, the message emphasizes that humility positions us to receive God’s grace, align with Christ’s mission, defer personal preferences, and hold our plans loosely in faith. The call is clear: humility is not weakness, but strength rooted in dependence on God—and it's the essential posture for spiritual growth, leadership, and following Jesus daily.

This sermon launches a new series called Forgotten Virtues, focusing on restoring the lost value of living virtuously, starting with the virtue of honor. Pastor Mike Burnette emphasizes that honor is not the same as respect—while respect is earned, honor is given freely—and challenges believers to choose honor in how they treat God, His Word, those in authority, and all people. Ultimately, the message urges the church to reclaim honor as a defining trait of Christ-followers, motivated by the example of Jesus, who honored even those who crucified Him.

This week’s Step 3 of the Growth Track, “Take Your Next Step,” calls every person in the Church to discover how they can serve with purpose and make a real difference by joining the Dream Team. Building on the previous weeks of learning about the church’s mission and personal gifts, this message challenges the whole church to step into their God-given calling through clear next steps like salvation, small groups, baptism, and serving. With an emphasis on using your gifts to prepare hearts for the Word of God, the message reminds us that serving isn’t just helpful—it’s holy.

This sermon walks the congregation through Step 2 of the Growth Track, helping them discover their God-given personality and ministry strengths through tools like the DISC assessment and a spiritual gifts survey. The message emphasizes that every person has been uniquely made, gifted, and placed by God to serve with purpose and make a lasting difference in the church and the world.

This sermon kicked off a powerful three-week Growth Track series to help every member understand the church’s mission, vision, and core values while inviting them to officially belong, discover their purpose, and serve. This first step focused on clarifying the church’s structure, beliefs, and strategy, emphasizing connection through small groups, service through Dream Teams, and growth through discipleship. The ultimate goal is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus and prepare the church for exciting growth, including the launch of the new Tiny Town campus.

This sermon by Pastor Jarae emphasizes the transformative power of prayer, not as a performance, but as a relational, Kingdom-centered connection with God. Rooted in Jesus’ model from Matthew 6, it teaches believers to approach prayer through access to God’s presence, provision, forgiveness, and protection. Ultimately, it challenges the church to pray boldly and consistently—aligning with God’s will, standing in spiritual authority, and walking in the freedom and victory already secured through Christ.

This sermon emphasizes that life and relationships change with time, but our mission to follow Christ must remain steady. Drawing from Paul’s final words in 2 Timothy, it highlights how Paul stayed faithful despite betrayal, abandonment, and suffering—trusting God fully and continuing to invest in others. The message ends by challenging listeners to remain faithful, trust God in pain, and finish life not with regret, but with grace.

This sermon urges believers to deeply commit to God’s Word by reading it daily, loving it, trusting it, and living by it, emphasizing that Scripture is God-breathed and essential for spiritual growth and direction. Drawing from 2 Timothy 4, it challenges both pastors and the entire church to boldly preach and live out the Bible, remaining discerning and faithful even when truth becomes unpopular. Ultimately, it calls every follower of Christ to live fully for Jesus with endurance and focus, aiming to finish life’s race strong and receive the eternal reward from Him.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of living a godly life by following strong spiritual examples, especially in a culture that often pushes against biblical values. It challenges believers to stand firm in their faith, grow through trials, and stay anchored in God’s unchanging Word. Ultimately, it calls the church to be equipped by Scripture, live with conviction, and press forward—against the wind.

In this sermon “Staying Vigilant in Troubled Times” urges believers to remain spiritually alert amid a morally chaotic and deceptive culture that reflects the warnings in 2 Timothy 3. Pastor Willie emphasizes the danger of counterfeit faith and worldly influences—especially through technology—and calls Christians to pursue genuine transformation through God’s power, not just religious appearances. Ultimately, the message challenges individuals, especially parents and spiritual leaders, to guard their homes, choose godly influences, and live differently as part of God’s called-out people.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of our words and actions in reflecting our identity as God's people, urging believers to guard their speech and live in a way that honors Him. It challenges Christians to actively pursue righteousness, mature spiritually, and remove anything dishonorable from their lives to be used effectively by God. The message concludes with a call to deeper submission, service, and repentance, highlighting God's desire to use willing and mature believers for His purpose.

In this sermon, Pastor Mike draws from 2 Timothy 2, to emphasize the call for Christians to endure suffering with purpose, staying focused on the risen Jesus as both their strength and example. He reminds listeners that suffering—whether personal, social, or even physical—is part of faithfully following Christ and is often used by God to advance His kingdom and reach others. Ultimately, believers are urged to stay intimately connected with Jesus, living and reigning with Him now and forever, because He lives.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of growing strong in God’s grace through consistent time in His Word and prayer, then passing on what we receive to others through mentorship and evangelism. Drawing from 2 Timothy 2, it challenges believers to live with the discipline of a soldier, the integrity of an athlete, and the perseverance of a farmer as they share the Gospel. Ultimately, the message calls the church to become a "Pass It On" community, empowered by God to impact others and endure through trials.

This sermon encourages believers to live boldly and unashamed of their faith, taking pride in the Gospel and the Church while standing firm in their convictions despite cultural pressure or potential suffering. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1, it emphasizes passing down faith through spiritual generations, being filled and led by the Holy Spirit, and guarding God’s work in our lives with strength and devotion. The message closes by challenging listeners to focus on uplifting, “Fresh Air” friendships and to choose to be a life-giving, faithful presence in the lives of others.

In this sermon Pastor Mike begins the series 2 Timothy by emphasizing that all blessings flow from God, using the Doxology as both inspiration and declaration. It highlights three main sources of God’s blessings: the guidance of spiritual mentors, the legacy of a godly family, and the active presence of the Holy Spirit. The pastor challenges listeners to recognize and cultivate these blessings in their lives and become a blessing to others.   Copyright Disclaimer The Audio clip from THE FORGE used in this sermon is for educational and illustrative purposes only, under the terms of Fair Use (Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). Fair Use is permitted for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, scholarship, and education. This sermon clip uses the film as part of a larger message to illustrate biblical principles and does not intend to infringe on the copyright. THE FORGE is © [Production Company Name, if known]. All rights belong to its rightful owners. No copyright infringement intended.

This sermon emphasizes that Jesus gave us the Great Commission—to go and make disciples—not just as a task, but as a transformative purpose that shapes our identity, calling, and faith. Through biblical examples and personal stories, the message highlights that God chooses to work through ordinary, imperfect people to accomplish extraordinary things. Ultimately, it reminds us that people matter deeply to God, and reaching even just one person with the Gospel can have an eternal ripple effect.

This Easter sermon passionately proclaims the central message of Christianity: that Jesus, the Son of God, died a brutal death on the cross to pay for the sins of all humanity, fulfilling God’s plan of redemption and defeating the power of sin and death. It emphasizes that Jesus' resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith, offering not only forgiveness but transformation, freedom, and new life through the power of His blood. The preacher invites listeners to receive this gift personally, reminding them that God's plan of salvation is deeply personal—Jesus did it all for you.

Pastor Mike challenged the cultural message of "following your heart," urging believers instead to follow Jesus, who isn’t following our personal feelings or desires. The sermon emphasized guarding, submitting, and transforming our hearts through God’s Word, confession, and delighting in Him. By honestly examining the condition of our hearts and aligning our lives with God’s will, we can avoid spiritual indifference and produce lasting, godly fruit.

This weeks sermon focuses on the challenging teachings of Jesus, specifically His invitation to "Follow Me." Pastor Mike highlights the story of the Rich Young Ruler to explore the cost of following Jesus, urging listeners to identify and surrender the “one thing” standing between them and full devotion to Christ. The message emphasizes that following Jesus requires daily decisions of surrender, evaluation, and action, with the promise of eternal life and a transformed life on earth for those who truly follow Him.