Success isn't climbing a ladder—it's carrying a cross. In this powerful opening to the "Kingdom Paradox" series, Pastor Andrea reveals why Jesus's definition of success is completely opposite from what our culture says and reminds us that real greatness comes from serving others, not seeking status. From the disciples arguing about who's greatest to Jesus washing feet, this teaching will challenge you to ask the hard questions: Who am I serving? Can I celebrate when someone else wins? Am I wanting to be seen, or do I want to make Jesus famous? Whether you're chasing titles and recognition or ready to embrace kingdom success—this message is packed with biblical truth, honest conviction, and a call to stop seeking the spotlight and start choosing sacrifice. Jesus didn't climb a ladder of success. He carried a cross. Scripture Reference: Mark 9:33-35, Mark 10:35-45, Luke 22:24-27, Philippians 2:3-11 Big Idea: Jesus didn't climb a ladder of success—He carried a cross. Real success isn't found in being first, but in helping someone else get there. Key Quote: "Jesus didn't climb a ladder of success. He carried a cross. Real success looks like Jesus—giving up rights, privileges, titles, and positions just to serve you and your people." ⸻ Topics in this Message: What does success really look like to you? (Be honest) Why the disciples kept arguing about who was greatest Real success is found in serving others, not seeking status Real success comes from putting others first The pursuit of being first leads to comparison, insecurity, and division Stop seeking the spotlight and start choosing sacrifice Jesus gave up His divine privileges to serve us Three heart-check questions for kingdom success +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

Baptism isn't just a ceremony—it's a declaration. In this powerful baptism Sunday message, Pastor Ryan reveals the five essential truths about water baptism and reminds us that real faith was never a faith that just believed—it was a faith that followed. From Jesus's final instructions to His disciples to the thief on the cross, this teaching will challenge you to understand that obedience isn't a burden, it's our worship. Whether you're considering baptism, already been baptized, or wrestling with what obedience looks like in your life—this message is packed with biblical truth, honest conviction, and a call to let your private faith become a public declaration. If you love Him, you'll obey His commandments. Scripture Reference: Matthew 28:19, Ephesians 2:8-9, Colossians 2:12, John 14:15 Big Idea: Water baptism doesn't save us—faith in Jesus alone brings salvation. But baptism is our public declaration that we belong to Him now, and obedience is the evidence that our faith is alive. Key Quote: "If I keep my faith private, my faith stops growing. Real faith was never a faith that just believed—it was a faith that followed." ⸻ Topics in this Message: Five biblical truths about water baptism Why water baptism is important (Jesus's final command) Water baptism doesn't save us—faith in Jesus alone does Baptism as a public declaration of new association What baptism symbolizes: dying to self, raised to new life Baptism as an act of obedience Why private faith stops growing The cost of obedience vs. the reward of God's presence +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

Commitment isn't starting strong—it's finishing well. In this powerful finale to the "Immeasurably More" vision series, Pastor Ryan reveals why the middle matters most and reminds us that a waiting season is not a wasted season. From the Red Sea crossing to a life-saving pool story, this teaching will challenge you to keep moving even when it gets uncomfortable. Whether you've been tempted to pump the brakes when things got hard, or you're standing on the edge of something that feels impossible—this message is packed with biblical truth, honest conviction, and the power of perseverance. The thing you fear the most might just become the path to what you've prayed for the most. When we lose our awe, we lose our way. Scripture Reference: Exodus 14:21-31, Psalm 128:1-2 Big Idea: When we lose our awe, we lose our way. Awe doesn't come when we're standing still—it's born in the middle of what feels impossible. Key Quote: "The thing that they feared the most just became the path to what they prayed for the most. Sometimes the things we think are going to drown us are the very things God uses to deliver us." ⸻ Topics in this Message: Why the middle matters: from what we can do to what only God can do How God builds faith before we have to step A waiting season is not a wasted season When faith and fear collide at the Red Sea The thing you fear most becomes the path to deliverance When we lose our awe, we lose our way Biblical prosperity: when everything in your life begins to thrive The pool story: when someone is drowning, jump in +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

Obedience is partnership with God. In this powerful fourth message of the "Immeasurably More" vision series, Pastor Ryan reveals why God sometimes asks us to move before He shows us how and reminds us that what feels like silence might actually be God waiting for your yes. From the Red Sea moment to a compelling testimony about overcoming church hurt and financial mistrust, this teaching will challenge you to stop waiting for perfect clarity and start walking in faith. Whether you've been stuck asking God to move while He's been waiting for you to move, or you're wrestling with taking the first step without seeing the whole path—this message is packed with biblical truth, honest conviction, and the power of obedience. The miracle in your life doesn't meet you where you sit. It meets you where you step. Scripture Reference: Exodus 14:15-19 Big Idea: God's ability to do immeasurably more has never been the issue—our availability to partner with Him is. Move before you see, and God will move in power. Key Quote: "Obedience doesn't just activate God's power in our life. It also activates his protection and his provision. When we'll have the courage to move in obedience, he moves into position." ⸻ Topics in this Message: The difference between able and available: God's power vs. our partnership Why God sometimes stays silent when He's actually waiting for your yes How to shift perspective: stop looking at what's chasing you, focus on who's leading you The ordinary staff becomes extraordinary when obedience touches it Stretching before seeing: faith in action How obedience activates God's protection and provision From "What can I afford?" to "How will I stretch?" - Reframing commitment +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

Sacrifice isn't just giving up—it's following through. In this convicting third message of the "Immeasurably More" vision series, Pastor Ryan reveals why obeying God sometimes makes life harder instead of easier and reminds us that sacrifice is what carries us through the wilderness when surrender gets us out of Egypt. From the Israelites' panic at the Red Sea to a powerful testimony about Transform 850 saving a child's life, this teaching will challenge you to choose faith over fear even when the ground is shaking beneath your feet. Whether you've stepped out in obedience only to face more pressure, or you're wrestling with what sacrifice looks like in this season—this message is packed with biblical truth, honest vulnerability, and a defining moment for our church. God didn't bring you this far just to go this far. Scripture Reference: Exodus 14:10-12 Big Idea: Sacrifice is choosing to follow God where He's leading you, even if fear is trying to pull you back to what's familiar. Key Quote: "We want purpose, but we don't want to risk anything to get it. We want legacy, but we want legacy without sacrifice. But purpose and legacy only happen when we choose to follow God despite what fear is trying to convince us to do." ⸻ Topics in this Message: • Why obeying God sometimes makes life harder, not easier • The difference between surrender (control) and sacrifice (cost) • How fear turns faith into frustration and makes us blame leaders • Why we cling to familiar misery instead of unfamiliar purpose • Our church's Red Sea moment: choosing faith over fear • Transform 850 testimony: How sacrifice saved Aiden's life • What sacrifice looks like in this season +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

Surrender isn't just giving up—it's setting up for breakthrough. In this convicting second message of the "Immeasurably More" vision series, Pastor Ryan reveals why God sometimes asks us to do things we don't want to do and reminds us that what looks like being stuck is often God setting us up to display His glory. From the Israelites' strategic setup at the Red Sea to the five practical steps toward surrender, this teaching will challenge you to stop running from the same struggles and start obeying what God has already told you to do. Whether you've been white-knuckling control or asking God to bless you while ignoring His word—this message is packed with biblical truth, honest confrontation, and a clear path forward. God's not trying to trap you. He's setting you up for freedom you've never known before. Scripture Reference: Exodus 14:1-4, Isaiah 30:1 Big Idea: What looks like being stuck is often God setting you up—the bridge between what God desires and what He does is our surrender. Key Quote: "We would rather have predictable pain than unpredictable purpose. That's why we cling to relationships, jobs, and habits that destroy us—because they're familiar." ⸻ Topics in this Message: Why God takes us to places we don't want to go The difference between leaving Egypt and getting Egypt out of you What's your Pharaoh (addiction, shame, regret, habits) Five steps to surrender: trust, release control, obey, accept, expect Why blessing follows obedience, not the other way around The danger of walking away right before breakthrough How to stop asking God to move while refusing to obey +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

Trust isn't just a feeling—it's a foundation. In this powerful opening to the "Immeasurably More" vision series, Pastor Ryan reveals why God often takes us the long way around and reminds us that those frustrating detours might actually be His mercy preparing us for what's next. From the Israelites' wilderness journey to a compelling chair demonstration, this teaching will help you move from believing in God to trusting in God. Whether you've been stuck asking "Why is this happening?" or ready to ask "What are You developing in me?"—this message is packed with biblical truth, practical wisdom, and a defining challenge. God's not just asking you to believe He exists. He's asking you to trust that He's able. Scripture Reference: Exodus 13:17-22, Ephesians 3:20 Big Idea: There's a massive difference between believing in God and trusting in God—and trust is the foundation for immeasurably more. Key Quote: "God won't bless a path that He didn't choose. We spend life exhausted because we're carrying a weight God never intended us to carry." ⸻ Topics in this Message: Why God's detours are mercy, not punishment The difference between believing in God vs. trusting in God How trust shifts our perspective from "Why me?" to "What are You developing?" Three ways trust prepares us for immeasurably more Why God won't bless paths He didn't choose The chair demonstration: belief vs. trust in action How your faith becomes a testimony for the next generation +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

Celebrating grace isn't just for new believers—it's discipleship. In this vulnerable and powerful finale to "The Prodigal" series, Pastor Andrea shares her honest confession about relating to the older brother and reminds us that faithful service can sometimes lead to a cold heart toward those who need grace most. From Netflix binges to road rage confessions, this teaching will help you serve not from a place of earning favor—but from celebrating grace. Whether you've been in church for 5 days or 50 years—this message is packed with conviction, hope, and an urgent invitation to join the party. God's not just giving you grace for your salvation. He's giving you grace to celebrate His work in others too. Scripture Reference: Luke 15:1-2, 31-32 Big Idea: The father went after both sons—and He's actively pursuing a deeper relationship with you too. Key Quote: "There is no better evangelist than a brand new baby Christian. All they know is 'I once was addicted and now I'm not.'" ⸻ Topics in this Message: How faithful service can lead to spiritual coldness The danger of confusing what we do with what we deserve Why Jesus left the story unfinished (He's asking us the same question) The heart, promise, and purpose of the Father's invitation How to celebrate revival instead of standing outside criticizing Never forgetting where the Lord brought you from Choosing compassion over tradition and rules +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

Going through the motions isn't the same as walking in faith. In this convicting message from Luke 15, we meet the older brother—a character who stayed home, worked hard, and followed all the rules, yet found himself just as lost as his rebellious sibling. This powerful teaching exposes how religious performance without relationship can leave us physically present but emotionally absent from God's heart. Whether you've been faithfully serving but secretly resenting, or struggling with entitlement disguised as devotion, this message will challenge you to examine your motives and rediscover the joy of truly faithful living. Sometimes the most dangerous place to be isn't far from God—it's close to His house but far from His heart. Scripture Reference: Luke 15:25-32, Ephesians 2:8-9 Big Idea: Faithful-ish looks like loyalty but hides resentment—true faithfulness flows from love, not leverage. Key Quote: "Rebellion takes you far from the father's house, but religion can keep you close to the house but still far from the father." +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/ +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

What does God really think about you? In this powerful conclusion to "The Prodigal" series, Pastor Ryan unpacks the most beautiful homecoming story ever told and reveals the life-changing truth that will transform how you see yourself forever. From TikTok painting trends to the father's scandalous response to his wayward son, this teaching will help you stop arguing with grace and start receiving it. Whether you're living in hopelessness, shame, or spiritual complacency—this message is packed with freedom, truth, and the overwhelming love of a Father who's been watching and waiting for your return. Your mess is not your identity. Your past doesn't cancel your future. It's time to come home. Scripture Reference: Luke 15:20 Big Idea: Grace takes the brokenness and uses it all for our good—but we have to stop arguing with grace and start receiving it. Key Quote: "Your mess is not your identity. The mistakes that you've made, the brokenness that you carry—that's not who you are in Christ." ⸻ Topics in this Message: How our experiences paint a distorted portrait of God Two questions that shape everything in life Why the father ran (and why that was scandalous) The robe, ring, and sandals: symbols of grace gone wild Four quadrants of spiritual living and where you might be stuck How Satan uses hurt and trauma to distort our view of God The choice to receive grace instead of making excuses +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

Rock bottom isn't just a destination—it's a decision point. In this vulnerable and powerful message from "The Prodigal" series, Pastor shares his personal journey from fraternity life to faith transformation, revealing how one bad decision can snowball into a complete mess. From garage projects gone wrong to NASA's $327 million mistake, this teaching will help you understand that realization without return keeps you stuck—but there's hope for anyone ready to take the journey home. Whether you're struggling with marriage, finances, career, or faith—this message is packed with honesty, hope, and a clear roadmap out. God's not just offering you His stuff. He's offering you Himself. Scripture Reference: Luke 15:14-19 Big Idea: Rock bottom can be the pit you stay in or the platform God launches you from. Key Quote: "Realization without a return to the father leaves us stuck at the bottom. Realization is not enough to change our life. It's the return that changes it." ⸻ Topics in this Message: Why one bad decision always compounds into more The blessing that only comes when you hit rock bottom Personal testimony: From January 15th, 1997 to transformation Three essential steps: Desperation, Humility, and Resolve Why complaining about circumstances won't change them How to stop getting stuck on realization and start returning The difference between courage and grit in life change +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

Chasing after things that promise fulfillment but leave you empty? You're not alone. In this powerful message that kicks off our new series "The Prodigal," Pastor explores the timeless story of the prodigal son and reveals how to recognize the mirages in our own lives. From Wile E. Coyote cartoons to life-changing biblical truth from Luke 15, this teaching will help you stop chasing empty promises and start asking the right questions. Whether you're wrestling with disappointment, confusion, or wondering if God is really who He says He is—this message is packed with hope, grace, and practical wisdom. God's not just offering you His stuff. He's offering you Himself. Scripture Reference: Luke 15 Big Idea: Empty promises aren't just disappointments—they're invitations to something greater. Key Quote: "We ask God to do things in our life, but instead of trusting the Father for the outcome, we get upset when it doesn't happen the way we thought it should." ⸻ Topics in this Message: • Recognizing the mirages we chase in life • The difference between religious people and Jesus people • Why asking "what" instead of "why" changes everything • Understanding that you were made for more than this world • How God's grace meets us where we are • Finding fulfillment in relationship, not religion +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

"Grace is not just the rescue that saves you, it's the strength that sustains you when you find yourself in the middle of a mission." --Brandon Perritte Many of us know the feeling of being called to a mission by God, only to find ourselves confused and frustrated in the middle of it. In this message, Pastor Brandon Perritte unpacks what it means to be "Sent by Grace," exploring how God's grace doesn't just save us, but also powerfully sustains us through life's most challenging seasons. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

"You are not fighting for victory; you are fighting from a place of victory." --Andrea Kramer Are you tired of fighting the same battles again and again? We often think of the Christian life as a constant struggle to attain victory, but what if we've got it all wrong? In this powerful message, Andrea Kramer reveals the truth that as followers of Christ, we are not fighting for victory, but from a place of victory. Join us as she explores what this means for our daily battles, and how we can stand firm in our identity and the power of God. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

"It's not that people don't believe in Jesus; it's that they don't see Jesus in us." --Pastor Ryan Kramer Pastor Ryan Kramer challenges listeners to shift their perspective on work from a secular obligation to a sacred mission. Drawing from Ephesians 6, he emphasizes that our motives, work ethic, and understanding of our job as a mission from God directly reflect our identity in Christ, impacting how others perceive our faith. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

"Let our home be the first place that our identity in Christ shows up, not the last." --Pastor Ryan Kramer Pastor Ryan Kramer's "Parenting God's Way" emphasizes that authentic Christian identity is truly tested and lived out within the family. Drawing from Ephesians 6:4, he challenges parents to move beyond angering their children and instead raise them with grace, purpose-driven training, and kindness, reflecting God's own compassionate discipline. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

Marriage isn’t just a commitment—it’s a calling. In this message, Pastor Brandon breaks down one of the most powerful (and often misunderstood) passages in Ephesians 5 to show how marriage is more than romance, rules, or roles. It’s a reflection of the gospel. Whether you’re single, married, divorced, or somewhere in between, this message speaks directly to the heart of every relationship. Why? Because at the center of every godly relationship is a simple truth: you don’t need a new spouse—you need a new surrender. Scripture Reference: Ephesians 5:21–33 Big Idea: Marriage isn’t designed to make you happy. It’s designed to make you holy. Key Quote: “Marriage forms you into who you’re called to be—not who you always wanted to be.” ⸻ Core Themes in this Message: • Marriage as a divine mystery, not just a human contract • Redefining authority through Christ, not control • The connection between responsibility and spiritual maturity • Why mutual submission is an act of worship • How humility unlocks unity in every relationship • Practical ways to walk in daily surrender +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

"The enemy doesn't have to steal your light. All he has to do is convince you that your light is not worth shining." --Emily Paul In this powerful message from the "Identity Theft" series, Emily Paul delivers a challenging word titled "Flip the Switch." We've all heard the phrase "shine your light," but are we truly living like it? Listen in to discover how to move from simply knowing you are a light to actively flipping the switch and illuminating the world around you. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

What does it really mean to walk out your calling? In this powerful message from guest speaker Pastor Mario Hood, we dive deep into Ephesians 4:17–32 and discover that God doesn’t just give us a new pattern—He gives us a brand new paradigm. From laugh-out-loud moments to raw, Spirit-led encouragement, this message challenges us to stop living from old habits and start living from our new identity in Christ. Whether you’re stuck in the middle of the “in-between” or stepping into something new, this is your reminder: transformation starts from the inside out. Scripture Reference: Ephesians 4:17–32 Key Truth: “Becoming shapes behavior.” +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

What does it mean to live a life worthy of the calling you’ve received? In this powerful and convicting message, Pastor Brandon walks us through Ephesians 4:1–16 and challenges us to trade comfort for conviction and spiritual apathy for maturity. With humor, vulnerability, and a father’s heart, he explores the difference between correction and discipleship, and shows us that growth in Christ isn’t about performance—it’s about formation. Whether you’re a seasoned believer coasting in your faith or someone just figuring it out, this message will wake you up to the weight of the call God has placed on your life. Big Idea: If you’re called, live like it costs something. Key Scripture: “I beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.” — Ephesians 4:1 In This Message: • Learn how the early Church was shaped in a spiritually confused, divided culture (just like ours) • Discover five marks of spiritual maturity rooted in Ephesians 4 • Be challenged to move beyond behavior correction to heart transformation • Understand the power of truth and love—not one without the other • Shift from consuming church to contributing as the Body of Christ Five Marks of a Life Worthy of the Call: 1. If you’re called—live like it costs something 2. Unity isn’t optional—it’s obedience 3. If you’re not building the Body, you’re breaking it 4. Christ isn’t impressed by your pace—He wants your formation 5. Truth without love wounds. Love without truth lies. Are you growing in Christ or just aging in church? This message will push you to answer that question honestly—and respond in faith. If you’re ready to take your next step in following Jesus, visit: transformt.com/nextsteps +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/