Destination Community Church Podcasts

Healthy relationships require healthy boundaries. Boundaries aren’t about pushing people away—sometimes they’re how we keep people close.In Week 3 of People Problems, Pastor Jacob Dickerson looks at why healthy relationships need boundaries, how to communicate them clearly, and why sometimes saying “no” is how we protect a more important “yes.”We protect the things that are important to us.📖 “Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.” — Proverbs 17:9

Healthy relationships aren’t built on simply telling people what they want to hear. Sometimes, loving someone means telling them what they need to hear.In Week 2 of People Problems, Pastor Jacob Dickerson looks at what Proverbs teaches us about honest friendships, godly correction, and why the right people in our lives are willing to tell us the truth—even when it hurts.📖 “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” — Proverbs 27:6

The people closest to you influence the person you're becoming.In Week 1 of People Problems, Pastor Jacob Dickerson unpacks Proverbs 12:26 and explores how the relationships we choose shape the direction of our lives. You'll discover the difference between your Crowd, Community, and Core, and learn how to intentionally surround yourself with people who help you follow Jesus.

What are you building your life on?In the final week of our You Have Heard It Said series, Pastor Jacob Dickerson closes with Jesus' unforgettable parable of the wise and foolish builders in Matthew 7:24-27.Storms are inevitable. Every life will face difficulty, disappointment, and hardship. The question isn't if the storm will come—it's whether your foundation will hold when it does.Jesus makes it clear that following Him isn't about how much you know—it's about what you do with what you know. A life built on obedience to Christ can withstand the storms that inevitably come.Big Idea: Following Jesus isn't about what you know; it's about what you do with what you know.Whether you're just beginning your faith journey or have followed Jesus for years, this message will challenge you to build your life on the only foundation that will never fail.Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Why is it so easy to see the faults in others but so difficult to recognize our own?In Week 7 of our You Have Heard It Said series, Pastor Jacob Dickerson unpacks Jesus' powerful teaching in Matthew 7:1-6, where He calls us to examine our own hearts before pointing out the failures of someone else.In a world quick to criticize, condemn, and cancel, Jesus invites us to something different: humility. Before we focus on someone else's sin, we must allow God to reveal what's happening in our own lives.This message will challenge you to identify your blind spots, pursue personal transformation, and extend the same grace to others that Christ has shown to you.Big Idea: Before you look at someone else's sin, take an honest look at your own.Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

What are you chasing?In Week 6 of our You Have Heard It Said series, Pastor Jacob Dickerson explores Jesus' words in Matthew 6:19-34, where He calls us to stop living for temporary things and start pursuing what matters most.Our priorities shape our lives. What we treasure captures our hearts. What we seek ultimately determines who we become. Jesus invites us to trade worry for trust, anxiety for peace, and earthly pursuits for an eternal purpose.No matter what you're facing today, you'll discover that when you put God first, He faithfully provides everything you truly need.Big Idea: What you seek shapes who you become.Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

What does genuine faith really look like?In Week 5 of our You Have Heard It Said series, Pastor Lee Boyd challenges us to examine the motives behind our relationship with God through Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6.It's possible to do all the right things for all the wrong reasons. Whether it's giving, praying, or serving, Jesus reminds us that God isn't impressed by outward performance—He's after a heart that seeks Him sincerely.This message will encourage you to move beyond appearances and discover the joy of an authentic, growing relationship with Christ.Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

How do you respond when someone hurts you?In Week 4 of our You Have Heard It Said series, Pastor Jacob Dickerson unpacks one of Jesus' most challenging commands in Matthew 5:38-48: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.Our natural response is to get even. But Jesus invites us to something greater. Forgiveness. Grace. Love that reflects the heart of God.The world says revenge brings satisfaction. Jesus says freedom is found in forgiveness. When we choose to love those who have wronged us, we don't just change the relationship—we become more like Christ.Big Idea: You can't get ahead when you're trying to get even.If you've been carrying hurt, bitterness, or resentment, this message will encourage you to take your next step toward healing and freedom.Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

What if the biggest battles in your life aren't happening around you—but inside of you?In Week 3 of our You Have Heard It Said series, Pastor Jacob Dickerson explores Jesus' powerful teaching in Matthew 5:21-30. While the religious leaders focused on outward behavior, Jesus exposed the condition of the heart.Anger. Lust. Bitterness. Pride. These aren't just actions to avoid—they're symptoms of something deeper. Jesus reminds us that true transformation doesn't begin with changing our behavior; it begins with surrendering our hearts to Him.If you've ever struggled with hidden sin, internal battles, or wondered what real spiritual growth looks like, this message is for you.Scripture: Matthew 5:21-30If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.📍 Destination Community ChurchPrestonsburg, KentuckyJoin us every Sunday:⏰ 9:30 AM & 11:15 AM🌐 https://destinationcommunity.church

In a culture that measures influence by followers, platforms, and popularity, Jesus offers a radically different perspective: your influence isn't determined by your platform—it's determined by your presence.Whether you're at home, at work, at school, or in your community, God has placed you where you are for a purpose. This message will challenge you to live a life that points others to Christ through your everyday faithfulness.Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16.

For the last eight weeks, we've discovered what God says about our identity through the book of Ephesians. We've learned:✅ I Am Blessed✅ I Am In Christ✅ I Am Forgiven✅ I Am Adopted✅ I Am Empowered✅ I Am GiftedBut this week, we finish with one of the most life-changing truths of all:I AM NEW.Following Jesus isn't just about believing differently—it's about living differently. Through Christ, God doesn't simply improve our old life; He gives us a brand-new identity and a brand-new future.In this message, we'll discover how the Gospel transforms us from the inside out and what it looks like to leave the old life behind and step into the new life Jesus offers.

Did you know that if you’re a follower of Jesus, God has uniquely gifted YOU to make a difference? 🙌In Week 7 of our Who Do You Think You Are? series through Ephesians, we unpack the truth that you are not random, overlooked, or without purpose—you are GIFTED. God has given every believer spiritual gifts to strengthen the Church, serve others, and make an eternal impact.Stop sitting on the sidelines. Discover how God wired you and step into the purpose He created you for.📍 Destination Community Church🔗 Learn more / take your next step: DCCKY App / destinationcommunitychurch.com.

What if the battle you’re fighting has already been won? 💥In Week 6 of our Who Do You Think You Are? series, we unpack what it means to be I AM VICTORIOUS in Christ—not fighting for victory, but from victory.

In Week 5 of Who Do You Think You Are?, we unpack the life-changing truth that because of Jesus, you’re not an outsider trying to earn God’s love—you’ve been adopted into His family. Your past doesn’t define you. Your Heavenly Father does.

What if the thing you keep carrying… is the very thing God already canceled?In Week 4 of our series Who Do You Think You Are?, we dive into one of the most powerful identity statements in the book of Ephesians:“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.” — Ephesians 1:7So many people live weighed down by guilt, shame, and regret—constantly looking backward instead of walking forward. But the truth is, if you are in Christ, you are not defined by your past… you are defined by His grace.In this message, we unpack:- What redemption really means (and the price Jesus paid for you)- The difference between guilt, shame, and forgiveness- Why you don’t have to keep punishing yourself for what God has already forgiven- How to actually live free, not just know you’re forgivenBig Idea: In Christ, you are FORGIVEN—not partially, not conditionally, but completely.If you’ve ever struggled to move on from your past or wondered if God could really forgive you… this message is for you.

Who you think you are shapes how you live.It affects your decisions, your confidence, your relationships, and your calling. But too many people are living with a distorted identity—letting their past define them, culture label them, and failure, fear, insecurity, and comparison shape how they see themselves.In Week 3 of “Who Do You Think You Are?”, Pastor Jacob Dickerson walks through Ephesians 1 and unpacks one of the most important truths in the entire book:👉 I AM IN CHRIST.Before we talk about what we do for God, we have to understand who we are in Christ.If you are in Christ, you are faithful, blessed, chosen, forgiven, full of hope, and sealed with the Holy Spirit.Your identity is not something you earn—it’s something you receive.The only One who has the right to define you is the One who made you and the One who bought you.This message will challenge you to stop wearing labels God never gave you and start living from the identity Jesus already secured for you.

Who you think you are shapes how you live.It affects your decisions, your relationships, your confidence, and your calling. But the reality is… a lot of us are living with a distorted identity.We let our past define us.We let culture label us.We let failure, fear, insecurity, and comparison shape how we see ourselves.And when you don’t know who you are… you won’t live how you’re called.In Week 2 of Who Do You Think You Are?, Next Generation Pastor Bryon Shaw walks through Ephesians 1 and reminds us of a powerful truth:👉 If you are in Christ, you are BLESSED.Not because of what you’ve done… but because of what Jesus has already done for you.You’re not lacking.You’re not behind.You’re not forgotten.God has already given you every spiritual blessing in Christ.This message will help you stop striving for what you already have… and start living from the identity God has already given you.

Who you think you are shapes how you live.It affects your decisions, your relationships, your confidence, and your calling. But the problem is… a lot of us are living with a distorted identity.We let our past define us.We let culture label us.We let failure, fear, insecurity, and comparison shape how we see ourselves.And when you don’t know who you are… you won’t live how you’re called.In Week 1 of Who Do You Think You Are?, Pastor Jacob Dickerson walks through Ephesians 1 and shows us a powerful truth:👉 Your identity is not something you earn… it’s something you receive.If you are in Christ, you are not what you’ve done… you are who God says you are.This message will challenge what you’ve been believing about yourself and invite you to step into the identity God has already given you.--#DCCKY #WhoDoYouThinkYouAre #JacobDickeron

Everyone loves a comeback story.But the greatest comeback in history… is the resurrection of Jesus.In Easter At The MAC 2026, Pastor Jacob Dickerson shares how the empty tomb changes everything—and how your comeback starts by coming back to God.If the tomb is empty… anything is possible.