In 1 Samuel 22, David's dodging death from Saul's spears, fleeing family and friends, playing crazy in Philistine land only to bail 'cause even the enemy's like "nah," and ends up in the cave of Adullam, this dark, dead-end spot symbolizing burial, wilderness, and last resorts where nothing grows and life's just a slow fade; but bam, his fam joins, then 400 distressed dudes in debt or straight discontented with Saul's jacked system rally 'round, making him captain – these early adopters spotting God's anointing on him over the old regime. Pastor Andy ties it slick to Jesus, condemned by world and kin, cross-bound and tomb-trapped, drawing tax collectors and sinners 'cause religion and society flop hard, leaving us lonely atoms numb with nihilism thinking nothing matters; but truth bomb: submission ain't blind obedience – flee if unsafe, protect peeps like David did the priest – and real fix is heading "outside the camp" to embrace your own humiliating "death," ditching dreams and rights for Jesus, the rightful King who's conquered death and flips cave-dwellers into mighty world-changers just by hanging close, like his inner three or David's water-fetching warriors. Surrender fully, don't let "cats" or comfort hold you – He's molding you for that coming kingdom, turning messes to miracles, 'cause when Jesus is all you got, He's all you need.
In this heartfelt dive into 1 Samuel 3, Pastor Andy unpacks God's shudder-inducing prophecy to young Samuel about judging Eli's family forever for their sons' blasphemy—treating sacred offerings with contempt through gluttony and immorality—and Eli's failure to restrain them, honoring his boys over the Lord; yet, woven through the warning is God's long-suffering love that sends multiple alerts before acting, always providing a faithful priest like Jesus for true representation, urging us to shake off sloppy familiarity with His dynamite Word, parent with grateful dedication by equipping kids for God's call rather than our own, avoid idolizing family above faith, and seek a fresh, confirming word from the Holy Spirit for our battles, remembering judgment stems from love to mature us into close, fruitful branches abiding in Christ, where no one's too far gone except those rejecting the Savior outright.
Pastor Andy Falleur delivers a stirring sermon from Joshua 18:1-10, urging believers to stop delaying and actively possess the inheritance God has given them, drawing a parallel between the Israelites’ hesitation to claim their Promised Land and modern Christians’ tendency to linger in spiritual “tents” due to fear, laziness, or complacency. Through scriptures like Ephesians 1:11-15, Colossians 3:23-24, and John 7:38, he emphasizes that our true inheritance in Christ—secured by the Holy Spirit as a down payment—offers imperishable joy, peace, patience, and power, far surpassing any earthly inheritance. Pastor Andy encourages us to live every moment for the Lord, as Colossians 3:23 urges, and to boldly ask for God’s blessings, as illustrated by Axa’s request for springs in Judges 1:12-15, reminding us that our Heavenly Father delights to give us the kingdom (Luke 12:32) when we step out in faith.
Pastor Andy Falleur delivers a stirring message on Joshua 5:13-15, where Joshua, poised for the daunting battle of Jericho, encounters the Commander of the Lord’s army—likely a pre-incarnate Jesus—who declares He is on neither side but has come to lead, prompting Joshua to worship and surrender on holy ground. Andy emphasizes that the story shifts the question from “Is God on my side?” to “Am I on God’s side?” highlighting God’s sovereignty, His invitation to join His righteous work, and His merciful call to repentance, as seen with Rahab and echoed in the Great Commission. Through Joshua’s courage and God’s warrior nature, Andy urges listeners to surrender their struggles, align with God’s mission of justice and love, and trust that Jesus, the ultimate revelation of God, meets us exactly as we need Him in our battles.
Join Pastor Andy Falleur as he dives into the challenging topic of divine vengeance in Numbers 31, exploring how God’s justice intersects with His grace, compassion, and call to holiness. This sermon unpacks the tension between Old Testament commands for vengeance and New Testament teachings on loving enemies, offering practical insights for living a life of purity and trusting God’s justice in 2025. Discover how Christians are called to reflect God’s character, resist sexual immorality, and pursue justice through prayer and action. Don’t miss this powerful message—subscribe, share, and leave a comment to join the conversation!
Pastor Andy Falleur shares a moving sermon from 1 John 1:1–4, reflecting on the deep fellowship (koinonia) with God and others, inspired by his time at Camp IAWAH in Ontario. Through stories of worship, leadership, and community at the camp, he highlights how confessing sins, trusting Jesus, and loving one another can counter loneliness and bring lasting joy, purpose, and hope. The sermon offers a powerful reminder of God’s love to heal, unite, and sustain us through life’s challenges.
n this heartfelt sermon, Pastor Art Dykstra shares his journey from a corporate career to becoming the “accidental pastor,” using Numbers 20 to illustrate how God employs life’s wilderness experiences as a school of faith. He explains that the wilderness strips away pride and self-reliance, teaching believers to trust God, worship through trials, walk in His ways, and repent quickly. Through Israel’s journey and personal anecdotes, like his family’s painful loss, Pastor Art emphasizes that embracing the wilderness—whether it’s illness, waiting, or uncertainty—leads to spiritual maturity and prepares us for God’s promised abundant life, both now and eternally.
Join our guest speaker, Pastor Jim Larson from Intensive Care Ministries in Tanzania as he delivers a powerful sermon on the transformative power of intercession, drawn from Numbers 14:11-25. With over 14 years of missionary work in Tanzania, Pastor Jim shares how prayer and faith have fueled a ministry that trains pastors, plants churches, and spreads the Gospel verse-by-verse to thousands. Discover how Moses’ intercessory prayer aligned his heart with God’s will, and learn practical steps to deepen your own prayer life. Don’t miss this inspiring message about standing in the gap for others and trusting God’s infinite power! Subscribe, like, and share to join us in this mission.
Pastor Danny Hodges challenges the common misconception that heaven is just an "eternal church service" by presenting three biblical characteristics that make heaven absolutely irresistible: unsurpassed glory, unending pleasure, and paradise itself. Using illustrations from Walt Disney's extreme efforts to create a magical world (including the fascinating story of underground mosquito control at Disney World), Pastor Danny demonstrates that if humans can go to such lengths for temporary pleasure, how much more has Jesus prepared for believers in eternity. He addresses why Christians sometimes don't want to go to heaven "right now" and shows how daily meditation on heaven's reality should motivate holy living, provide hope during suffering, and give believers an eternal perspective that transforms earthly priorities.
Pastor Andy walks through Leviticus 26's blessings and curses, showing how this isn't just ancient law but a prophetic blueprint that played out exactly in Israel's history - from their golden age under Solomon to the Assyrian and Babylonian conquests, and even connecting to today's Middle East tensions. He addresses the hard question of why God seems so tough on His people, explaining that God's love is "white hot" - present, attentive, long-suffering, and giving real choices with real consequences, just like a ballet teacher who only corrects students with talent. The same God who disciplines is the one who sent Jesus to set us free from sin's destructive power, and His correction in our lives today is proof that He loves us too much to leave us unchanged.
Pastor Andy Falleur tackles the challenging topic of sexual morality from Leviticus 18, demonstrating that God's sexual ethics aren't outdated restrictions but life-giving boundaries designed for human flourishing. He connects Old Testament prohibitions to New Testament teachings, showing that sexual purity remains a consistent biblical standard that leads to true intimacy, peace, and spiritual vitality. Andy addresses contemporary issues like pornography, sexual abuse, and cultural pressure while offering practical steps for victory through confession, accountability, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. The central message is that Jesus Christ offers something better than any sexual pleasure - true satisfaction, healing for the broken, and power to live in holiness, whether single or married.
Pastor Andy addresses the troubling account of Nadab and Abihu's death in Leviticus 10, explaining how God's holiness and grace work together rather than contradict each other. He argues that God is consistently a "consuming fire" throughout both Testaments, citing examples from Uzzah touching the ark to Ananias and Sapphira's deception. The key difference is that through Jesus' blood, believers can now "boldly enter the sanctuary" - but this requires approaching God with reverence, a true heart, and genuine faith. Andy warns against being too casual with God's presence while emphasizing that holiness isn't restrictive but rather leads to wholeness, joy, and abundant life. The message culminates in a call to draw near to God through practical actions like church attendance, prayer, Bible reading, and water baptism, all motivated by faith in Christ's sacrifice rather than human effort.
Pastor Andy Falleur explores the guilt offering from Leviticus 6:1-7, explaining how this "especially holy" sacrifice was unique among ancient civilizations because it addressed sins against neighbors - showing that God takes personally how we treat each other. Unlike voluntary offerings, the guilt offering was mandatory when someone had deceived, stolen from, or defrauded another person. The guilty party had to make full restitution plus 20% before bringing their sacrifice to God. Pastor Andy explains how guilt is a whole-being phenomenon that changes our behavior and cuts us off from life, but God provides a way out through confession, restitution, and ultimately through Christ's sacrifice on the cross. He challenges listeners to deal with guilt by making difficult phone calls and conversations to make things right, while also teaching about forgiveness - transferring the debt others owe us to Jesus and forgiving first, even before relationships are restored. The message concludes with a powerful reminder that guilt and bitterness are twin poisons in the Christian bloodstream that can only be cleansed at the cross of Jesus Christ.
In this powerful message on Exodus 40, Pastor Andy Falleur reveals how the Tabernacle provides a biblical pattern for prayer and communion with God. He guides us through each element - entering God's gates with thanksgiving, dealing with sin at the bronze altar, cleansing at the basin, fellowship around God's Word at the table of showbread, experiencing the Holy Spirit's illumination at the lampstand, and finally presenting our heart's petitions at the altar of incense. Pastor Andy emphasizes that throughout biblical history, God has consistently sought to dwell with His people, culminating in believers becoming temples of the Holy Spirit. The message concludes with a passionate call to repentance, putting God first, and pursuing genuine communion with Him, reminding us that this is what life is truly about.
In this powerful exploration of God's character, we delve into Exodus 34:5-8, where the Lord reveals Himself to Moses. This passage offers us a profound glimpse into the very nature of God - compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in faithful love. We're challenged to confront our preconceptions about God and align them with His self-declaration. Are we viewing God as a distant, angry figure, or as the deeply personal, loving Being He truly is? This message encourages us to seek a more intimate relationship with God, understanding that He desires to shape us into His likeness. As we reflect on God's attributes, we're invited to grow in confidence and humility, transforming our prayer life and daily walk with Him.
In this message, Pastor Stephen Cummins explores the dramatic contrast between the Old Testament separation between God and man and the New Covenant's intimate access to God through Christ. Beginning with Israel's journey from Egypt and God's revelation of Himself at Sinai, he walks through Exodus 24, highlighting how the tabernacle design, with its Holy of Holies separated by a veil, emphasized God's complete holiness and mankind's inability to approach Him directly. The sermon reaches its pinnacle when Pastor Stephen reveals that Christ's sacrifice not only tore the veil giving access to God's presence, but through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, believers themselves have become the temple where God's presence dwells—a profound truth that should transform how Christians view themselves and inspire them to share this gospel with others.
In this powerful exploration of Exodus 14, we delve into the intriguing concept of God hardening Pharaoh's heart. This seemingly troubling passage challenges us to reconsider our understanding of God's nature and His interactions with humanity. We learn that God's hardening of Pharaoh's heart wasn't a magical or behind-the-scenes act, but rather a process of showing mercy and patience. This revelation invites us to reflect on how God's mercy can sometimes lead to the hardening of our own hearts if we persistently choose stubbornness over obedience. The story of Pharaoh serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of repeatedly rejecting God's will. As we examine this biblical account, we're encouraged to consider the state of our own hearts and how we respond to God's mercy in our lives. Are we allowing His kindness to soften our hearts, or are we, like Pharaoh, becoming more resistant? This message challenges us to embrace God's love and surrender our lives fully to Him, recognizing that true freedom and purpose come from aligning our will with His.
Pastor Andy Falleur delivers a thought-provoking sermon on the second plague from the Book of Exodus, where God uses frogs creatively to warn Pharaoh of the consequences of his stubbornness. Drawing analogies between Pharaoh's persistence in sin and our own tendencies to delay repentance, Pastor Andy emphasizes the importance of not spending "one more night with the frogs." He elaborates on how God's justice is rooted in love and a desire for us to live life abundantly, highlighting that true repentance and humility lead to spiritual freedom and peace. Through humorous anecdotes and spiritual insights, Pastor Andy encourages listeners of all ages to embrace forgiveness and strive for a life aligned with God's will.