Take Care // APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION // Pastor Ernest Almond - 6/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day! In a culture that loves to use Father's Day to fuss at men and tell them how messed up they are, Pastor Ernest Almond brings a completely different, life-giving perspective. In this powerful continuation of the Appetite for Destruction series, this message is a direct reminder to men, fathers, and everyone in the church: You are a blessing, you are precious, and you are God’s unique handiwork.Pulling from the story of the prophet Elijah in 1 Kings 19, Pastor Ernest exposes what happens when obedience increases our trials and leaves us completely exhausted, running on empty in the wilderness. When the journey ahead is simply too much for your physical strength, the answer isn’t to grind harder or act like Superman. It’s time to lean into supernatural self-care.Using the life and rhythms of Jesus, this message breaks down the 7 S’s of spiritual health: Settle down and pray, Stop striving (Sabbath), Sleep through the storms, Squad up, Sit down for fellowship, Shed the armor, and Separate to pray. True kingdom citizenship requires breaking the habit of isolation, building a real relational cross of accountability, and letting the Lord take the steering wheel. Stop trying to carry your heavy burdens entirely solo.Watch now to unlock a "Higher Definition" perspective on rest, community, and walking in wholeness!