Pillar Church Podcast

One of the greatest obstacles to spiritual freedom isn't what happened to you—it's what you refuse to release.In this message, “Where Are You With… Forgiveness? // How Good Are You at Forgiving?”, we explore why forgiveness is one of the clearest marks of spiritual maturity and one of the most powerful acts of obedience in the Christian life.Unforgiveness doesn't just affect your relationships—it opens the door to bitterness, blinds your heart, and keeps you from experiencing the freedom God desires for you.In this sermon, you'll hear about:Why forgiveness is essential for every follower of JesusWhat forgiveness is—and what it is notHow unforgiveness gives the enemy an opportunity to work in our livesWhy forgiveness is a daily choice, not just a one-time decisionHow to forgive fast, fully, frequently, and freelyThrough passages from Matthew 18, Hebrews 12, Romans 12, Ephesians 4, Colossians 2, and more, this message reveals that forgiveness isn't about approving what happened or pretending the hurt didn't exist—it's about releasing the offender and trusting God with justice.Because you never look more like Jesus than when you forgive the way He forgave you.The more deeply you understand the forgiveness you've received from Christ, the more freely you'll extend that same forgiveness to others.The question isn't whether you've been hurt.The question is:Where are you with forgiveness?

In this message, “Where Are You With The Holy Spirit?”, we explore one of the most important questions every believer must answer: What is my relationship with the Holy Spirit really like?Jesus told His disciples that it was actually to their advantage that He go away so that the Holy Spirit could come. Why? Because the Christian life was never meant to be lived in human strength alone.The Holy Spirit is not a distant force or optional addition to the life of a believer. He is our Helper, Teacher, Guide, and Source of power.In this sermon, you'll hear about:• Why every believer needs a growing relationship with the Holy Spirit• How the Holy Spirit leads us into truth and away from deception• What it means to follow the Spirit's leading in every area of life• How the Holy Spirit teaches us, reveals God's truth, and brings Scripture to life• Why God never intended us to fulfill our calling in our own strength• How the Spirit empowers us to overcome sin and live for ChristDrawing from Acts 1, John 14 & 16, Galatians 5, Romans 8, and more, this message reminds us that God's plan has always been for His people to live dependent on His Spirit.Because information alone isn't enough.Good intentions aren't enough.Human effort isn't enough.We need the Holy Spirit.Whether you feel close to Him, distant from Him, or you're still learning how He works, this message will help you evaluate where you are and invite you into a deeper relationship with the One Jesus promised would never leave you.The question isn't whether the Holy Spirit is available.The question is:Where are you with the Holy Spirit?

Fear can be powerful and persuasive.
But fear does not have to lead.

In this message, “Where Are You With Fear? What To Do When Fear Takes Hold” we confront one of the most common struggles in the human experience. From Deuteronomy 20 to the story of David and Goliath, Scripture reminds us that fear may be present, but it does not have to have the final word.

The people of God have always faced battles bigger than themselves. Yet again and again, God calls His people to courage—not because the battle isn't real, but because His presence is greater. The same God who goes before us, stands with us, and lives within us is the reason we can move forward without fear.

In this sermon, you’ll hear about:
Why fear once had a legitimate claim on our lives
What changes when we realize God is for us, with us, and in us
How to bring our fears honestly before God
What it looks like to face life's giants with confidence in God's power

This message invites us to take an honest look at where fear has been influencing our decisions—and asks a personal question:

If God has already gone before you, what are you still afraid to face? Because courage isn't the absence of fear.

It's choosing to trust God more than what frightens you.

In this message, “Do You Even Know Where You Are?”, we explore one of the most important—and often overlooked—questions God asks His people.

The first question God asked humanity wasn’t about what Adam had done. It was about where Adam was.

“Where are you?”

Before God leads us forward, He often confronts us with our current reality. Because if we don’t know where we are spiritually, emotionally, or relationally, we can easily drift into places God never intended for us to be.

In this sermon, you'll hear about:
Why God's first question to Adam still matters today

How a lack of self-awareness creates trouble wherever we go

The danger of being spiritually blind to our true condition

Why knowing yourself helps you fulfill God's purpose more effectively

How biblical self-awareness differs from simple self-assessment

Drawing from Genesis 3, Revelation 3, 1 Kings 19, and Psalm 139, this message challenges us to stop avoiding honest reflection and start inviting God to search our hearts.

Because the greatest obstacle to growth is often not what we don't know about God—
it's what we don't know about ourselves.

True transformation begins when we stop pretending, stop comparing, and allow God to reveal what's really happening beneath the surface.

The question isn't where you want to be.

The question is:
Do you even know where you are?

In this message, “Loved Enough To Correct: Do You Revel In God’s Rebuke?”, we explore a truth that many believers struggle to embrace: God's correction is not a sign of His rejection—it's evidence of His love.

In a culture that often avoids conviction and resists correction, Scripture reveals that the Lord disciplines those He loves and rebukes those in whom He delights. His goal is never to shame us, but to transform us.

In this sermon, you'll hear about:
Why God lovingly rebukes His children
How correction reveals His delight and care for us
Why some people seem untouched by conviction while others experience God's discipline
The role of repentance, humility, and godly sorrow in spiritual growth
How God's discipline produces holiness and a harvest of righteousness

Through passages from Hebrews 12, Proverbs 3, Revelation 3, James 4, and Joel 2, this message reframes God's rebuke as one of His greatest acts of love.

Because God doesn't correct us to push us away—
He corrects us to draw us closer.

If you've ever wrestled with conviction, discipline, or seasons where God seemed to be confronting areas of your life, this message will encourage you to see His correction through a different lens.

The question isn't whether God corrects His children.
The question is: Do you receive His rebuke as proof that you are deeply loved?