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Follow the King
by Brian Hasse
Walking through the Word with Brian Hasse, pastor of Plymouth Community Church in Plymouth, Indiana.
Episodes
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Insignificant Discipleship
The women simply stayed. Joseph offered his tomb. Nicodemus brought what he had. Each faithfully did what Jesus put in front of them. We often think following Jesus requires doing something great. But discipleship usually looks far more ordinary: showing up, being faithful, and boldly…
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The Forming of a King
Everyone wants to defeat Goliath. Few people want the years in the field that prepared David to face him. Before David ever stepped onto a battlefield, God had been forming him—in obscurity, through obedience, and in the small things no one else noticed. David didn’t suddenly become faithful when...
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Save Yourself: Crucifixion to Coronation
“Surely this man was the Son of God.” Those words were spoken by a Roman soldier at the foot of the Cross after Jesus laid down His life as the ransom price to set the guilty free. “Save Yourself.” Those words were shouted in mockery by the religious leaders—missing the irony that Jesus could not...
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Elder Ordination 2026
Today was a special day in the life of our faith family as we ordained three new elders—recognizing those Jesus has already been shaping to help shepherd His people. After months of prayer, discernment, and preparation, we laid hands on Tim Jackson, Nate Judd, and Josh Stone and commissioned them...
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...and Peter
Our failures do not get the final word. Jesus does. Jesus knows our weakness before we ever fail—and our worst moments don’t catch Him by surprise. What we think we’ve destroyed, Jesus is able to restore.
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The Table that Tells a Story
The lamb. The bread. The bitter herbs. The cups. For generations, the Passover table told Israel’s story of rescue. Then Jesus sat at that table—and everything changed. A new covenant. A greater rescue. And Jesus Himself, the Lamb of God who gave His life to set us free.
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Willing... but Weak
Gethsemane gives us a breathtaking glimpse of Jesus in His humanity. He knew what the cup would cost, asked the Father to take it away—and then faithfully chose to take it for us. Hallel-Yah! Our hope isn’t found in the strength of our promises, but in the strength of the One who rescued us.
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Don't Forget to Remember
We can know we’ve been saved while slowly forgetting what we were saved from—and what it cost to set us free. The bread and cup call us to remember the life Jesus, our Rescuer, gave for us. And when we stand face-to-face with what He gave for our freedom, it changes what we’re willing to give to...
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What's Jesus Doing?
Have you ever looked at what was happening in your life and asked, “Jesus, what are You doing?” The disciples did too. But what looked confusing in the moment was often Jesus preparing them for what they could not yet see. Faith isn’t believing Jesus will always make sense—it’s learning to trust...
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Wasted Treasure
Jesus called Mary's anointing "beautiful"—but the invitation of the text is not to be like Mary. It's to sit where Mary sat: at the feet of Jesus. Mary treasured Jesus because she knew Jesus. How many of us know about Jesus—but don’t truly know Him? Seeing the beauty of Jesus changes everything.…
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The Coming of the King on the Clouds
This generation. Jesus says, "All these things"—including the Son of Man coming on the clouds—"will take place in this generation." What if Jesus wasn't delivering a timeline for the future—but preparing His followers to remain faithful no matter what the future held? And that's helpful to...
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The Fall of the Temple
The disciples thought Jesus was preparing them for the end of the temple. He was—but not in the way they expected. What looked like the destruction of the temple was actually the beginning of something far greater: God's presence would no longer be confined to a building, but would dwell in His...
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Empty
When a widow with only two small coins emptied all she had into the treasury, Jesus turned everyone's attention to her—not because of her giving, but because of her living. A widow who gives her last two coins is either completely foolish or absolutely convinced that her God will provide. Her…
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Son of David. Son of God.
A man approached Jesus who understood how the kingdom of God worked: love God and love your neighbor. So Jesus told him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” But near is not the same as in. One must do more than understand the kingdom of God. One must acknowledge the King of God. Because...
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Marriage & Resurrection
Seven husbands. One widow. A crazy question. "In the resurrection, whose wife will she be?" Jesus revealed we cannot understand the resurrection age through the filter of this present age. And that's good news! Because of His resurrection, death does not get the final word!
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The Great Samaritan
Most of us read the Good Samaritan and ask, "Am I the priest? The Levite? The Samaritan?" But Jesus may have intended something very different. What if we're not supposed to see ourselves as the one offering help—but the one needing help? The good news of the Gospel is that Jesus did not pass us...
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Pentecost: Open to the Spirit
Pentecost is about far more than a strange moment in Acts 2 where people spoke in tongues. Pentecost is a massive convergence of Old Testament promises: a new and greater Sinai, the reversing of Babel, and the day the prophets longed for. And it is all initiated by the Spirit of God descending…
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Stamped: Image, Kingdom, Allegiance
When Jesus was given the opportunity to publicly condemn one of the most corrupt governments in human history, He didn't go there. In fact, He almost seems dismissive. Holding a Roman tribute coin, He says: “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s—and to God what belongs to God. Because Jesus recognized...
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Not-So-Happy Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is not joyful for everyone. For many, it carries comparison, rejection, loneliness, disappointment, or the feeling of never quite being enough. In Leah’s story, we discover a powerful truth: people may fail to see our worth—but Yahweh never does. And when our hearts finally awaken to...
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The Question Behind the Question
Jesus’ authority was never the real question—the response to it was. Most of us don’t lack clarity—we resist surrender. The call of discipleship is simple: say yes to the King and live under His authority.
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Presence.
We can build structures. We can gather crowds. But without His presence—what do we really have? From the beginning, Jesus has been pursuing one thing: to dwell with His people. From the garden to the tabernacle to the temple to the cross to us—the story has always been the same. And today…
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Where's the Fruit
A fig tree that looked alive—but had no fruit. Withered. A temple system full of activity—but lacking faithfulness. Ended. Jesus brought the temple system to a full stop—becoming the final sacrifice and taking His place as our High Priest. Now we are the temple—cleansed by the Holy Spirit—and as…
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When the Empty Tomb Isn't Enough
The lives of Jesus’ followers weren't transformed by the empty tomb—but by an encounter with the risen King. And the good news is that King Jesus is still encountering lives today.
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The Unlikely King
They saw the 👑 King—but not clearly. They celebrated His arrival—but misunderstood His mission. They looked for strength—but missed surrender. They wanted victory—but didn’t recognize how He would win. Not on a war horse 🐎—on a donkey. 🫏 Not to defeat Rome—but to defeat sin. Not through...
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The Upside-Down Kingdom - Week 2
It’s possible to walk with Jesus—and still not see Him clearly. Because His kingdom doesn’t look like ours. It’s upside-down. A kingdom whose King was enthroned with sinners on His right and left. A kingdom whose Messiah was recognized by the blind and missed by the religious. A kingdom where...
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The Upside Down Kingdom
Jesus said the kingdom of God often looks upside down. The world tells us to hold tightly to what we have—while Jesus invites us to open our hands. Hands full of the world can’t receive heaven’s treasure. But open hands discover the joy of God’s kingdom—and the blessing of being His family. This...
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What God Has Joined Together
Marriage matters—because it reflects Christ and His church. And marriage is hard—because it joins two imperfect people. And when marriage breaks, the grace of Jesus is still greater than our brokenness. In Mark 10, Jesus reminds us of God’s design for marriage—and the restoring grace He offers…
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Open to Biblical Community
Salvation often gets reduced down to “Jesus forgave my sins so I can go to heaven.” That’s gloriously true—but it’s incomplete. Salvation offers more than forgiveness—it offers a family. God does more than bring us into His kingdom—He brings us into His people. Which means the idea, “It’s just...
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The Crossroads of the Kingdom
God confronts evil—He will address whatever stands in opposition to His kingdom. God conquers evil—at the Cross, Jesus opened the way into the kingdom of God. Hell is the tragic end of continually rejecting the invitation to God’s kingdom and resisting the reign of King Jesus.
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Open to Fasting
Fasting is not a formula that moves God. Rather, fasting moves us into a place of surrender under the reign of King Jesus. When Jesus said to hunger and thirst after righteousness, He was giving us a way to live—and fasting helps form in us the same hunger for God that we have for food.…
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Walking with King Jesus—But Ruled by Pride
Today, as our nation remains fractured over immigration, law and order, elections, and cultural identity, we often assume the real battle is between opposing sides. But Scripture presses us to ask a deeper question: what does God see when we argue, react, and take sides? This message explores how...
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Kingdom Expectations
Our view of God’s kingdom shapes our lives more than we realize—including the way we read Scripture. We can either sit fully confident in our own understanding—or allow the voice of Jesus to re-shape our expectations.
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The Glory of King Jesus
The glory revealed on the mountain is meant to transform how we live by faith in the valley. In Mark 9, Jesus shows His disciples who He is—a greater Lawgiver than Moses—in preparation for where He is leading them. A mountaintop moment with Jesus should shape how we live, trust, and follow Him in...
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Open to the Spirit - Week 2
Many of us know the Bible well. We love Jesus. We genuinely desire to live faithful, committed, and sincere lives. And yet… something in us still wonders if there’s more. In this message, we explore how the Holy Spirit transforms us, empowers us, and gently directs our lives—not to make us…
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Open to the Spirit
New year. Same habits? Or new hearts? Most of us don’t need another resolution—we need transformation. And real transformation doesn’t come from trying harder. It comes from beholding Jesus and being changed by His Spirit—one degree at a time. That’s why our theme for 2026 is OPEN. Open to the...
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The Tree of Calvary: Christmas Trees
Jesus was born—not only to die. Jesus was born—so we could live the new life He offers, in the family He formed, and under His rule as King. And this eternal life is found at the Tree of Calvary.
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The Tree of Israel: Christmas Trees
Jesus once cursed a fig tree—and it wasn’t because He was having a bad day. It was a living picture of a deeper story. Throughout Scripture, Israel is described as God’s vine—planted, cared for, and called to bear fruit for the world. But when the vine failed, God didn’t abandon the story. At...
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The Tree of Life: Christmas Trees
Christmas isn’t just the story of a baby in a manger. It’s the story of a God who refused to give up on Eden. In Eden, we lost access to the Tree of Life. In the temple, we only saw glimpses of it. At the Cross, the true Tree of Life hung on a tree of death. And in the New Creation, the Tree of...
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God Blessed Who?!?!
Ever considered how the story of Jacob and Esau points us toward Advent? The older should have been chosen—but wasn’t. The younger should have been rejected—but wasn’t. The betrayed should have been bitter—but wasn’t. The offended should have struck back—but instead embraced. It’s the gospel in...
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The Choice is Yours
Some people talk as if there are two versions of following Jesus: 👉 Christians 👉 Disciples But Jesus never separated the two. He simply offered a choice. "Whoever wants to save their life..." or "Whoever wants to be My disciple—which will cost you your life." The choice is yours.
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Who is Jesus?
“Who do you say Jesus is?” In Mark 8, Peter declares Jesus is the Messiah—the King. Not just a teacher. Not a mascot. Not a safety net. The One who conquers sin, death, and hell. This week we looked at why that confession still changes everything— because when we see Jesus clearly as King, it...
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Covenant Community
What does it really mean to belong to a church family? In Acts 2, we see a Spirit-filled community shaped by worship, growth, unity, service, and mission. This message unpacks PCC’s Covenant Commitment—a call to depend on King Jesus and one another as we live for His Kingdom together.
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Generational Faithfulness
Faith doesn’t grow by accident. It’s formed through hearts that listen, love, teach, and remember. In this message, parents and families are challenged to see discipleship as a daily calling—not just a Sunday activity. When our homes reflect the love and presence of Jesus, the next generation...
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Jesus is More Than Enough
Today we saw how even the numbers preach the gospel: 5 + 2 = 12 (Jesus feeds the 5,000 — Israel satisfied). 7 → 7 with 4,000 (Jesus feeds the Gentiles — the nations satisfied). From Israel to the nations, King Jesus is more than enough to fill what we empty and meet every need. 🍞✝️ And just like...
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Feeding the Family
✨ Today was a special day in the life of our faith family as we ordained deacons at PCC. But the message wasn’t just for them—it was for all of us. Every Christian is called to serve. 🙌 Every Christian should aim to qualify. 💡 Every Christian must keep their eyes on Jesus. 👀✝️ Leadership in…
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Into the Storm
🌊 Storms in life will come. What matters is who shows up in the storm. This week’s message reminds us that the greatest gift isn’t the absence of storms but the presence of the I AM. When the disciples faced the wind and waves, they discovered something greater than calm seas: they discovered…
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The Beauty of Brokenness
What do you do when Jesus doesn’t meet your expectations? 🤔 John the Baptist—the one who introduced Jesus as the Lamb of God 🕊️—sat in prison wondering, “Are You really the One?” Sometimes our prayers don’t get answered the way we hope. 💔 The sickness lingers. The relationship doesn’t heal.…
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What's For Lunch?
🍞🐟 What’s for lunch? In Mark 6, one boy gave his small lunch to Jesus—and watched it feed thousands. This Family Sunday we learned: 1️⃣ Jesus prepares and provides so we can care for others. 2️⃣ Following Jesus may leave us tired, but it’s where miracles happen. 3️⃣ Jesus can multiply anything…
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Kingdom Messengers
Have you ever felt unqualified for what God was asking you to do? 🙋🏼♂️ The disciples knew that feeling well. Most of them were teenagers, brand-new to following Jesus—yet He sent them out to proclaim that the Kingdom of God had come near. 👑 Jesus reminded them (and us) that the mission…
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Jesus Revealed
💭 How often do we put God in a box? 📖 In Nazareth, the people who knew Jesus best rejected Him. They couldn’t see the King—only the kid. The Spirit still wants to reveal more of Jesus to us. But too often, instead of listening, we dismiss, criticize, or react harshly when Jesus is spoken of in...
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