Innovation Church Messages

Who are you living to impress? Friends, family, coworkers—or the world you scroll through each day? Or are you living for an audience of One—God Himself? In 1 Peter 4, the apostle Peter speaks to Christians facing fiery trials: persecution, rejection, and hardship. In the middle of their storms, they were tempted to seek human approval or give in to fear. But Peter calls believers then—and us now—to live for God alone.

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Life’s storms can leave us feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and hopeless. But what if the very winds threatening to break us are the same ones God wants to use to build us? In “Weathering The Storm,” we confront three common lies we believe when trouble hits: No one cares. I can face it alone. It’s too late to ask for help. These lies fuel fear, pride, and silence—but God offers unwavering truth in their place: He cares deeply about ...

Have you ever felt outnumbered—at work, in your home, or in the culture around you? When the pressure to give in or give up grows stronger, how do we stay anchored in faith? Join us this Sunday as guest speaker Ruth Franks continues our Storm Chasers series with a powerful message: “What To Do When You Feel Outnumbered?”

Rooted in 1 Peter 1:6-7 (NLT), we’re reminded that trials test and purify our faith, proving it more valuable tha...

When the storms of life rage, God doesn’t leave us to face the winds alone—He offers us shelter. In part four of our Storm Chasers series, “Taking Shelter,” we’ll explore three powerful and life-giving shelters that God provides for His people in the midst of trouble.

First, we’ll uncover the Growth Shelter, where God strengthens us through His Word. As we rid ourselves of spiritual distractions (1 Peter 2:1-3), we learn to crave th...

In the heat of life’s most intense storms, it’s not luck or timing that brings breakthrough—it’s obedience. In Part 3 of our Storm Chasers series, special guest speaker Pastor Todd Tolson brings a powerful message titled “Coming In Clutch”, where we’ll discover that our greatest outcomes from God’s greatest opportunities are always determined by our uncompromised obedience.

Through the lens of Israel’s journey to the Promised Land, ...

When the winds rise, the clouds darken, and the storm is at its worst—how do you survive? In Week 2 of our Storm Chasers series, we explore the spiritual tools and truths that anchor us when life hits hardest. “How to Survive Your Worst Storm” reminds us that surviving isn’t just about making it through—it’s about growing deeper in faith in the middle of chaos.

We’ll learn how to prepare before the storm by grounding ourselves in th...

Life’s storms are inevitable—loss, heartbreak, uncertainty. But what if we could face them prepared, anchored, and unshaken? In this opening message of our Storm Chasers series, “How To Prepare For The Storms,” we’ll discover how to build spiritual strength before the skies darken.

Drawing from James 1:2–4 and 1 Peter 1:3–10, we’ll explore how trials are not just painful—they’re purposeful. They test and refine our faith like fire p...

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “This isn’t how it’s supposed to be”? Maybe you’re overwhelmed by the outcome of your circumstances, but the good news is: In Christ, you can overcome the outcome.

In a world full of grief, trauma, and pain, it’s easy to feel stuck or lost. But the first step toward healing is understanding where our pain really comes from. Misplacing blame—on God, others, or even ourselves—can trap us ...

We’re honored to kick off our new sermon series, Pain to Purpose, with special guest Davey Blackburn. Davey is a pastor, speaker, and founder of Nothing is Wasted Ministries. After losing his wife Amanda in a tragic 2015 event, Davey experienced God's restoration in a deeply personal way. Now, through his story, ministry, and podcast, he helps others find purpose in pain.

This week’s message focuses on Psalm 23, a passage that s...

EASTER isn’t just about a cross or an empty tomb — it’s about a love that looks into the eyes of the forgotten, the broken, the cast-aside, and says: “Not a one.” Not a single person escapes His notice. Not the Samaritan woman at the well. Not the leper on the outskirts. Not the prisoner, the poor, the prodigal. Jesus sees us — and He sees them.

In this final message of the He Gets Us series, we look at the radical compassion of a S...

In Philippians 2, the apostle Paul challenges us to have the same mindset as Christ—a mindset of humility, simplicity, and obedience. Though Jesus was fully God, He did not cling to His divine privileges. Instead, He humbled Himself, stepping into our world to live a life of struggle, hardship, and service. He was born in a manger, raised in a humble home, and lived among the poor and outcast. He chose to experience the full weight...

Outrage is everywhere. We see it in social media debates, political divisions, and personal conflicts. Defined as a strong reaction of shock, anger, or indignation in response to perceived injustice, outrage often leads to emotional distress, public protest, or even defiance. But this level of frustration and division isn’t new. As Ed Stetzer reminds us in Christians in the Age of Outrage, we are called to live as gospel-centered b...

Heartbreak is something we all experience—loss, rejection, disappointment. But the good news is that Jesus understands our pain. He doesn’t just sympathize; He feels it. In Matthew 9:36, we see that when Jesus looked at the crowds, He was moved with deep, gut-wrenching compassion (splagchnizomai). He saw their struggles, their loneliness, their heartbreak. And He responded with love.

As we continue our He Gets Us series, this sermon...

In the first sermon of our series “He Gets Us” titled “Jesus Gets Our Anxiety,” we dive into the powerful message found in Matthew 6:25-34, where Jesus encourages us not to worry about the essentials of life. He reminds us that God, who cares for the birds and the flowers, will surely provide for our needs. Jesus calls us to trust in Him, to seek first His kingdom, and not let anxiety take control of our hearts and minds.

Anxiety, a...