Are we trying to manipulate God or worship Him? Is God’s presence in your life a source of joy or judgment? In 1 Samuel 5, the Philistines believed they had conquered the God of Israel by capturing the ark, but what unfolds next is a powerful revelation: God cannot be controlled, co-opted, or contained. His hand brings victory over idols, judgment …

Are there areas in your life where you are trusting in religious activity—rather than in God’s Word? What would it look like for your church to lose the presence of God but keep the appearance of faith? In 1 Samuel 4, Israel suffers a devastating defeat—not merely militarily, but spiritually—as the ark of God is captured and His glory departs. Desp…

When was the last time you slowed down enough to hear God's voice? What do you do when God's Word is hard to receive? In a time when God's voice was rarely heard and spiritual darkness covered the land, the Lord broke His silence—not through a priest or a king, but through a young boy named Samuel. This moment would mark a turning point in Israel’s…

Does your worship reflect a heart that fears and honors God—or is it centered on yourself? Are you faithfully serving the Lord even when no one notices? In a world where spiritual leadership is often compromised and worship reduced to performance, 1 Samuel 2:12–36 reveals a sobering truth: God is not indifferent to how He is worshiped. As the sons …

Are you looking for hope in the middle of your brokenness? What if the silence you're experiencing is the soil where God is preparing your heart for the King? In a time of deep spiritual darkness, God heard the cry of a broken woman named Hannah—and through her sorrow and surrender, He began a redemptive movement that would ultimately lead to the t…

What are some of the major concerns in your life? What is something God is calling you to care about today? In his sermon “Caring Enough to Change” centered on Nehemiah 1:1-2:8, Doug Reed shared how Nehemiah cared enough about the community that God placed him in that he helped lead the charge to rebuild the city walls in only 52 days that had been…

Are you searching for hope but not sure where to find it? Have you heard the Resurrection story but never truly experienced the risen Jesus for yourself? Mary came to the tomb expecting death—but instead, she encountered the risen Christ. In this Easter message centered on John 20:1–18, Pastor Josiah shared how Jesus meets us in our brokenness, cal…

When everyone else abandons you, who will stand with you? When the time comes, will Christ be your Advocate—or your Judge? In his final words to Timothy, the apostle Paul describes a time when it appeared as if he stood defeated and alone in a Roman courtroom—but Paul wasn’t truly alone. In this powerful conclusion to 2 Timothy, Pastor Josiah share…

Who do you turn to when life gets tough? Could your friends count on you to stand by them in their darkest hours? In this week’s message, based on 2 Timothy 4:9-15, Pastor Josiah explores how the Apostle Paul, facing his final days in a Roman prison, longed for the companionship of faithful friends like Timothy, Mark, and Luke to help him endure hi…

In a world where the end often feels near, Paul’s words to Timothy ring out with unshakable hope and enduring resolve. In his sermon, “The End Is Near” centered on 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Pastor Josiah shared how even though Paul is facing his final days in a cold prison cell, he has no reason to fear, because the reward waiting for him in eternity, far o…

In his sermon, “Keep On Truckin’” based on 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Pastor Josiah emphasizes the importance of holding fast to Christ and His teachings, especially in times of suffering and persecution. He reminds us that, just as Timothy was encouraged to stay rooted in what he had learned, we too must cling to the truth of Scripture, which is inspired,…

In his sermon entitled "Mentorship Matters," Pastor Josiah emphasizes the importance of learning from godly mentors by looking at Paul’s relationship with Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:10-13. He highlights how Paul’s example—his teachings, way of life, faith, patience, and endurance—serve as a model for us today. Pastor Josiah encourages us to seek out me…

In his sermon, “Surviving Hard Times” centered on 2 Timothy 3:1-9, Pastor Josiah examined Paul's counsel to Timothy about the last days, where people will turn away from God and false teachers will lead many astray. Just as Timothy faced challenges in Ephesus, we, too, navigate a broken world filled with deception and hardship. Yet, Paul’s words se…

This week, we were truly blessed by Pastor Erik Tisher from Sojourn Church, who delivered a powerful sermon titled 'The Fine China' based on 2 Timothy 2:20-26. It's part of our ongoing series 'Endure,' exploring the book of 2 Timothy.By Pastor Erik Tisher (Guest Preacher)

What is the best way to combat false teachings in the church? What role do all Christians—not just pastors—have in rightly handling God’s Word? In his sermon, "An Approved Worker," based on 2 Timothy 2:14-19, Pastor Josiah unpacks these questions and challenges believers to stand firm on biblical truth. As followers of Christ, it’s important that w…

Join us this week as we continue in our series through 2nd Timothy as Pastor Josiah delivers a message entitled, “Remember Christ In Your Suffering,” centered on 2 Timothy 2:8-13. In his message, Pastor Josiah outlines the importance of remembering Jesus Christ and holding on to His faithful promises to help us endure times of trials or suffering.…

What does it look like to remain strong in the grace of Christ Jesus? How do the roles of Soldier, Athlete, and Farmer relate to the gospel ministry? How can we ensure that others will carry the gospel forward after we are gone? In his sermon, “Endure In Grace” centered on 2 Timothy 2:1-7, Pastor Josiah answers these questions and more as he shares…

This week we are continuing in our sermon series through the book of 2nd Timothy as Pastor Josiah delivers a sermon centered on 2 Timothy 1:13-18. In his sermon, “Hold Fast,” Pastor Josiah stressed the importance of holding fast to the gospel and standing firm on the truth of God’s word. Just as in Timothy’s day, there are heretics and false gospel…

As Christians, many of us will experience hardships and difficulties in this life as a result of our faith in Christ. In his sermon, “Walk Boldly,” centered on 2 Timothy 1:6-12, Pastor Josiah speaks to the importance of enduring suffering for the sake of the gospel as he examines Paul’s charge to Timothy not to be ashamed of the gospel, but to endu…

Join us this week as Pastor Jeff Winters (Guest Preacher) outlines what it means to “Live On Mission” as he unpacked Christ’s command from Mark 16:15, in which Christ instructed his followers to go out into all the world proclaiming the good news of the gospel. We all know that as Christians it is important that we share the gospel with those who a…

Join us this week as we begin a new study through the book of 2nd Timothy. In his sermon, 'Heritage of Faith,' based on 2 Timothy 1:1-7, Pastor Josiah explores Paul’s heartfelt encouragement to Timothy to remain steadfast in faith and endure challenges for the sake of the gospel. This message emphasizes the importance of passing down a 'heritage of…

Do you ever struggle with knowing what to pray or even how to pray? Join us this week as Pastor Josiah preaches a sermon entitled, “How To Pray,” centered on Matthew 6:5-15. In his sermon, Pastor Josiah walks through the Lord’s Prayer verse by verse and unpacks the model for prayer that Christ gave to us during his sermon on the mount.…

This week we continued in our Christmas series as Pastor Josiah preached a sermon centered on Matthew 2:1-12. In his sermon, Pastor Josiah shared the importance of worshiping Christ and seeking him first above all other things in this world.By Pastor Josiah D. Walker

This week we are continuing in our Christmas sermon series as Pastor Josiah delivered a sermon centered on Luke 2:1-20. In his sermon Pastor Josiah shared how Christ’s birth in Bethlehem was not only the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy but that through his birth, Christ became the Lord, Messiah, and Savior that the world had been longing for …

How can we know that John the Baptist and Jesus Christ were the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy? How can we trust in the promises of God? What does it look like to truly be a servant of the Lord? How can we find contentment in this life? In his sermon, “The Promise Fulfilled,” centered on Luke 1:5-38, Pastor Josiah answered these questions an…

How would those living 2000 years ago know that Christ was the Messiah? What signs were they looking for? Who was the Elijah that would prepare the way for Christ’s arrival? And how can we know for sure that Christ will return again one day? In his sermon, “A Final Promise,” centered on Malachi 3:1-6 & 4:1-6, Pastor Josiah Walker addressed these qu…

What do we do when it appears that all hope is lost? How should we respond when we are persecuted for our faith? What does it look like to trust God and truly rely on Him? In his sermon, “The Gospel Prevails,” centered on Acts 11:27-12:25, Pastor Josiah answers these questions and others as he shares how like Peter and the first-century church we c…

What happens when people join our church who are different than we are? How should we react when other believers have different preferences or opinions about various matters than we do? Are Christians allowed to associate with people who aren’t like them? In his sermon, “Factions & Family,” centered on Acts 11:1-30, Pastor Jeff Winters (Guest Preac…

Are Christians still required to follow the dietary restrictions outlined in the Old Testament? How did food restrictions hinder the advancement of the gospel to the Gentiles? How did God use complimentary visions to show Peter that what God has called clean, we cannot call unclean. In his sermon, “Gospel Reach,” centered on Acts 9:32-10:48, Pastor…

What does it look like to be chosen by God? How do we know if we have been sent by him to spread the gospel? How can we be equipped with the tools necessary to share good news with others? In his sermon, “Chosen & Sent,” centered on Acts 9:1-31, Pastor Jeff Winters (Guest Preacher) answers these questions by sharing how Saul, later called Paul, was…

What does it look like to be faithful in the face of persecution? How can we equip ourselves with the tools necessary to share the gospel? How can we best advance the gospel across social and ethnic barriers? In his sermon, “No Boundaries,” centered on Acts 8:4-40, Pastor Josiah answered these questions and others as he showed how Philips commitmen…

How should we respond in the face of persecution? How do we faithfully serve Christ regardless of how others treat us? How do we hold on to hope even when it seems like the whole world is closing in on us? In his sermon, “Faithful Endurance,” centered on Acts 6:8-8:3, Pastor Josiah answered these questions and others like them as he talked about th…

What happens when conflict breaks out in the church? How can we peacefully resolve issues with fellow believers? Why is it important to squash grumblings in the church before the gossip spreads? How can disagreements in the church affect our witness in the community?q In his sermon “The Spirit-Filled Seven,” centered on Acts 6:1-7, Pastor Josiah an…

Can the Gospel ever be thwarted? Can God ever fail? Can the Christian trust that God will see His Will accomplished? Robbie Tschorn answers these questions and more in the sermon “God Cannot Be Stopped” (Acts 5:12-42). God is always moving whether we see it or not. When opposition arises outside of and even within the church, the Christian can rest…

How were Christ’s apostles able to stand firm against opposition from the religious rules and leaders of their day? How can we as Christians boldly proclaim the gospel in situations that are overwhelming or intimidating? How does the Holy Spirit equip and empower us for the work of ministry? What role does prayer play when it comes to our gospel wi…

What happened when the Holy Spirit was poured out at Pentecost? How were 3,000 people saved and added to the church that day? What does it look like to be a devoted follower of Christ? In his sermon, “The Promise Fulfilled,” centered on Acts 2:1-47, Pastor Josiah answered these questions as he shared how the promise of the Holy Spirit was fulfilled…

What are the requirements necessary for being called as an apostle? Do apostles still exist in the church today? What did Jesus’ followers do while they waited on the Holy Spirit to come? In his sermon, “The Waiting Room,” centered on Acts 1:12-26, Pastor Josiah answered these questions and others as he shared from God’s word the important work tha…

How old is the Christian church? How did the church even start? What happened to Christ’s apostles after Christ ascended into Heaven? Who is actually qualified to share the gospel? In his sermon “Mission Possible,” centered on Acts 1:1-11, Pastor Josiah answered these questions as he shared how God builds His church through the faithful witness of …

Is it wrong for a Christian to be rich? What does it look like to be a generous giver? What role should Christians play when it comes to defending God’s word? What does it mean to be entrusted with the gospel? In his message “Be The Church,” based on 1 Timothy 6:17-21, Pastor Josiah shares how it is important for us to be kingdom minded rather than…

What does it look like to be a man or woman of God? What roles do confessions or doxologies play in the life of a Christian? How do we fight the spiritual battles that are happening around us? How can we endure to the end? In his sermon, “A Charge to Keep,” based on 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Pastor Josiah answers these questions and more as he unpacks som…

How can we find satisfaction in life? Where does our contentment come from? Are the blessings we receive from God contingent on how godly our lives are? What does it mean to have a “Jesus-Plus” mentality? In his sermon “Satisfied with Christ,” based on 1 Timothy 6:1-10, Pastor Josiah answers these questions and more as he shares from Paul’s letter …

What does honoring each other look like in the Bible? Who are the true widows? Who is the Church supposed to help? In his sermon, “Honoring Others Honors God” (1 Timothy 5:1-6:2), Robbie Tschorn answers these questions and more as he speaks about the call for believers to honor God by honoring others. Christians are representatives of Jesus and get…

Where can we find hope today? What does it mean to train in godliness? How is false teaching a dangerous threat to the church? In his sermon, “Committed to Godliness,” centered on 1 Timothy 4:1-16, Pastor Josiah answers these questions and others as he speaks on the importance of committing yourself to following Christ and modeling your life after …

What is the role of Elder in the church? What is the role of Deacon in the church? Are women allowed to serve as Deacons? How do the roles of Elder and Deacon fit within the overall leadership structure designed for the church as outlined in Scripture? In his sermon, “House Rules,” from 1 Timothy 3:1-16, Pastor Josiah shares how God has a perfect d…

What is the role of women in the church? Does our appearance and the clothing we wear matter when it comes to worshiping God? How do we decipher the difference between cultural relevance and timeless principles when it comes to studying God’s word? In his sermon, “God’s Design is Divine,” centered on 1 Timothy 2:8-15, Pastor Josiah addresses these …

Why is it important to pray for our leaders and those in authority? What does the Bible say about the government and how we should pray for our politicians? Who is the Gospel really intended for? What is the relationship between the government and their Christians citizens? In his message, “A Gospel For All” based on 1 Timothy 2:1-7, Pastor Josiah …

What does it mean to hold onto the faith? How do we maintain a good conscience? How can we worship God in light of the sins that we have committed against Him? In his sermon, “Fight the Good Fight” (1 Timothy 1:12-20), Pastor Josiah explains how each one of us has committed crimes against the Kingdom of God, yet, through the shed blood of Jesus Chr…

How do we avoid false gospels? How can we guard ourselves against heresies that rise up in opposition to God’s word? What does it take to stand firm on God’s truth? In his sermon, “Stand for Truth,” Pastor Josiah shares how it is important for us to know, live, and proclaim the gospel in order to stand firm against false doctrines and untruthful he…

This Sunday was a special day at Redeeming Life Church as we installed Josiah Walker as our new Lead Pastor. Today, Pastor Bryan preached his last message at our church entitled “Words To Live By” centered on Philippians 1:27-28 and then Pastor Josiah delivered his first sermon as our Lead Pastor entitled “Be Devoted” out of Acts 2:42-47. Between t…