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  1. 93

    We Are Jonah

    The story of Jonah is about far more than a man and a fish, it’s about all of us. In this message from Jonah 1, Pastor Stephen Daigle explores why we run from God, how disobedience affects those around us, and why we can never outrun God’s grace. Discover how surrender can redirect your life and bring you back to God’s purpose.

  2. 92

    Make Your Life Count

    We’re all building a legacy, but will yours outlive you? In the final message of our collection of talks on David, Pastor Stephen challenges us to stop chasing titles, embrace the season we’re in, and use our lives to serve God’s purpose and invest in the next generation.Acts 13:36

  3. 91

    What I Want Most for You

    At the end of his life, David gives Solomon his final advice: discover what God has called you to do, give Him your whole heart, and have the courage to do the work. These are the things David wanted most for his son and what God wants for us.Key Scriptures // 1 Kings 2:1–4; 1 Chronicles 28

  4. 90

    When You Stop Needing God

    David had walked with God for years, but somewhere along the way, he started relying more on himself than on God.This message is about the slow drift that can happen in all of us, and the reminder that no matter how long we’ve followed Jesus, we still need Him.You never outgrow your need for God.

  5. 89

    Who's In Your Corner?

    Who’s in your corner when life falls apart?In this message, Pastor Stephen looks at the people who stood with David during one of the darkest seasons of his life. From friends who stayed, to friends who showed up, to friends who told him the truth, we see why faithful friendships are essential to becoming who God has called us to be.You don’t just need more people around you, you need the right people close to you.

  6. 88

    Winning at Work, Losing at Home

    Family dysfunction, broken relationships, and generational sin are realities many people face. Pastor Stephen unpacks the powerful story of David and Absalom to show how hidden sin can destroy a family, and how God's grace can restore what feels beyond repair. If you're praying for healing in your home, this message will remind you that no family is too broken for Jesus.2 Samuel 13–19

  7. 87

    Failure Isn't Final

    It started with one look, but it didn’t stop there.David’s story shows how quickly a private compromise can turn into a public disaster. One bad decision became a cover-up, the cover-up became destruction, and the consequences reached far beyond him.In this message, Pastor Stephen unpacks the story of David and Bathsheba and shows us why hidden sin always costs more than we think, but also why failure does not have to be the end of your story. There is still grace. There is still healing. And there is still a way home.Thank you for listening to this message from Home Church. We pray it moves you closer to Jesus.

  8. 86

    The Table of Grace (Adam Suter)

    Pastor Adam continues our study on the life of David with 2 Samuel 9. 

  9. 85

    The Table of Grace (Allen Barrera)

    Pastor Allen continues our study on the life of David with 2 Samuel 9. 

  10. 84

    You Gotta Fight!

    Pastor Stephen challenges us to fight for what matters most: our faith, our relationships, and our God-given purpose. David had received the promise, but he still had to step forward in faith and fight to possess everything God had placed before him.Whether you have become discouraged, distracted, or comfortable, this message will reignite your faith and remind you that passivity is the enemy of your purpose. It is time to believe God again, take your next step of obedience, and trust Him to bring the victory.We pray this message from Home Church encourages you, strengthens your faith, and moves you closer to Jesus.

  11. 83

    When God Says 'No'

    What do you do when God says no?In Part 9 of our series on the life of David, Pastor Stephen Daigle teaches from 2 Samuel 7 and 1 Chronicles 17, where David has a good plan to build God a temple, but God gives him an unexpected answer.This message, “When God Says No,” is about trusting God’s timing, submitting to His lordship, and believing that His “no” is often protection, direction, and preparation for a greater “yes.” If you’ve ever wrestled with unanswered prayers, closed doors, disappointment, or waiting on God, this message will encourage you to trust that God’s plans are still good.God may not always give you the miracle you want, but He will always give you the grace you need.

  12. 82

    I Found Out

    Josiah Malinich teaches on the secret to contentment. Josiah and his wife Mikayla are planting Total City Church in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania later this year. We are grateful to partner with them as they expand the kingdom in Pennsylvania!

  13. 81

    Don't Force It

    David was anointed long before he was appointed. He had the promise, but he still had to walk through the process. Instead of forcing the door open, David trusted God’s timing, stayed faithful in the small, and served where God placed him.If you’ve ever felt delayed, overlooked, or tempted to take matters into your own hands, this message will remind you: you don’t have to force what God has already promised.

  14. 80

    The Honor Test

    How do you handle people who hurt you, attack you, or misunderstand you? In this message, Pastor Stephen looks at David’s response to Saul and shows us that the real test of character is not what we do when life is easy, but what we do when we have every reason to retaliate.David teaches us to pray first, create healthy distance, and choose honor - even under pressure.

  15. 79

    Embracing God's Discipline

    Life is full of cave seasons, but what is God doing behind the scenes? Jim Johnson teaches on God's Discipline and what's really happening in the caves. Deuteronomy 8:1-5

  16. 78

    Cave Seasons: When God Feels Far Away

    Life was going great… until it wasn’t.David went from the palace to a cave, losing nearly everything along the way. But what if your darkest season isn't a sign that God has abandoned you? What if it's where He's preparing you? In this message, Pastor Stephen explores David's time in the Cave of Adullam and how God uses pain, waiting, and wilderness seasons to form us into the people He has called us to be.

  17. 77

    Show Me Your Friends

    The people around you have more influence than you realize. Looking at the friendship of David and Jonathan, we explore the qualities of life-giving relationships and why the right community can change the course of your life.

  18. 76

    David & Goliath (It's not what you think)

    Fear. Anxiety. Addiction. Insecurity. Shame. This week, we walked 1 Samuel 17 and through the story of David & Goliath. David discovered what it looks like to trust God in the middle of overwhelming battles and you can as well. 

  19. 75

    Why God Makes You Wait

    What do you do when God gives you a promise but then makes you wait?This week we look at the tension between anointing and process. David was chosen by God, filled with the Spirit, and destined for greatness, yet he found himself back in the fields serving sheep. In this message, we talk about waiting seasons, hidden preparation, spiritual formation, and why God often develops leaders in lonely places before promoting them publicly.If you’re frustrated, overlooked, stuck in the process, or wondering why God hasn’t moved yet, this message is for you.

  20. 74

    Quit Pretending You Have It All Together

    Many people disqualify themselves because of their past or their imperfections.But when God chose David, He wasn’t looking for perfection, He was looking at the heart.In this message, Pastor Stephen explores what it means to have a heart after God: a heart that seeks Him, serves faithfully, and finds its satisfaction in Him alone.

  21. 73

    Running Ragged

    Pastor Allen Barrera preaches on the topic of finding your purpose. 

  22. 72

    Easter 2026: Who Do You Say He Is?

    There’s a growing curiosity about Jesus. In this Easter message, Pastor Stephen explores the historical reality of the resurrection and asks the question Jesus still asks today: Who do you say He is? Because if the tomb is empty, it changes everything.

  23. 71

    Lessons From A Donkey

    On Palm Sunday, Jesus didn’t choose a war horse, He chose a donkey. In this message, we discover how God uses the unlikely, why He wants you free, and what it means to carry Christ into a broken world. 

  24. 70

    Don't Keep It to Yourself

    Following Jesus was never meant to stay private. You don’t need to have all the answers to make a difference. This message will help you see how your story, your life, and your everyday moments can lead others to Jesus.

  25. 69

    Light in Darkness

    What does it look like to be light in darkness? "You can't be light in light". Adam Suter gives us a history lesson on St. Patricks Day and helps us to know how we can practically be light in the darkness. 

  26. 68

    It Starts At Home

    The next generation won’t follow Jesus by accident, it starts at home.Pastor Stephen talks about how faith is formed through intentional parenting, modeled faith, and a strong community. Listen to discover how we can raise a generation that loves God, loves the Church, and lives out their purpose.Deuteronomy 6:4-9

  27. 67

    I Still Do

    Pastor Allen Barrera continues our relationship series while reflecting on the marital vows and giving practical advice on how to strengthen your marriage. 

  28. 66

    Divorce

    What does the Bible say about divorce? Jesus doesn’t cancel broken stories — He redeems them.Matthew 19; Deuteronomy 24

  29. 65

    How to Strengthen Your Marriage

    Every relationship faces conflict. The question isn’t if you fight, it’s how you fight.This week, Pastor Stephen talks about building marriages that last by seeking God first, fighting fair, choosing forgiveness, protecting purity, and refusing to give up.Healthy marriages don’t happen by accident. They’re built on purpose.

  30. 64

    Why Marriage?

    What is marriage for? This message looks at God’s original design for marriage and how it shapes us in the way of Jesus, whether married or single.Genesis 2

  31. 63

    Community Etiquette

    Many people know church as a service or a sermon—but the Bible describes it as a family. This message explores God’s vision for life together: honoring leadership, supporting the struggling, staying when it’s hard, and choosing community over isolation. If you’ve ever wondered how church is supposed to work, this message is for you.1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

  32. 62

    The Key You Forgot You Had

    Why memorize Scripture when you have a Bible app?This teaching looks at Jesus’ relationship with Scripture and how storing God’s Word in our hearts transforms the way we think, resist temptation, and walk with God.Romans 12:1-2

  33. 61

    How to Study the Bible

    How do you study the Bible without feeling overwhelmed or confused?In this message, we break down how to study the Bible, why Scripture matters for spiritual growth, and how Jesus Himself used God’s Word to resist temptation and shape His life. You’ll learn how to read the Bible with context, intention, and community. If you want to grow in your relationship with Jesus and build your life on a strong biblical foundation, this message is for you.

  34. 60

    How to Read the Bible

    Did you know that there is a specific way we are supposed to read the Bible? In this message, Pastor Stephen shows why the Bible wasn’t designed to be skimmed for quotes, but meditated on for transformation. Listen as we learn about the practice of Lectio Divina. Joshua 1:7-8; Palm 1

  35. 59

    Read Your Bible

    Start 2026 with Home Church! Storms don’t test your faith—they reveal your foundation. In this message, Pastor Stephen talks about why God’s Word is the only foundation strong enough to sustain your life when pressure comes. 

  36. 58

    God Visits Prepared Places

    Do you want 2026 to be better than 2025? If so, this message is for you. You don’t drift into order. You prepare for it. In our final message of 2025, Pastor Stephen explores prayer, fasting, and spiritual alignment to show why God moves where space has been intentionally made.

  37. 57

    The Presence of God

    Feeling distant from God? You’re not abandoned - you’re being invited to see differently. In this message, Pastor Stephen explores the promise of Immanuel, challenges feeling-based faith, and shows how to recognize and live aware of God’s presence even when you don’t feel it. This message is for anyone wrestling with loneliness, doubt, or the silence of God.Isaiah 7:14

  38. 56

    The Power of God

    Fresh from Brazil, Pastor Stephen reflects on witnessing God move in power and asks why so many believers in the West live without it. This message unpacks a biblical framework for accessing God’s power in everyday life and invites you to step into the victorious, Spirit-filled life you were created for.1 Corinthians 4:20; 1 Corinthians 2:3-5; 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5

  39. 55

    Unshakable Hope

    Pastor Allen reminds us to find hope in Christ, have hope in the cross and Keep hope on the throne. 

  40. 54

    Generosity’s Starting Place

    Adam Suter looks at the interaction between Zacchaeus and Jesus to show us where Generosity starts. 

  41. 53

    Stewardship

    In this message, Pastor Stephen unpacks what Jesus teaches about stewardship and generosity - reminding us that when God owns it all, everything shifts. We learn how to trust Jesus with our resources, manage what’s in our hands wisely, and live with the kind of open-handed faith that impacts every part of life.Luke 12

  42. 52

    The Good Life

    Everyone’s chasing “the good life”—more money, more freedom, more stuff. But Jesus flipped that idea upside down when He said, “It’s more blessed to give than to receive.” In this message, Pastor Stephen unpacks what Jesus really taught about money, generosity, and the kind of life that actually leads to joy. You’ll see why true freedom isn’t found in getting more; it’s found in giving more.Matthew 6:19-24

  43. 51

    One Year Anniversary: Think Big!

    Home Church just turned one! 🎉 In this anniversary message, Pastors Stephen and Laura remind us that the church isn’t a building—it’s people with big faith, big sacrifice, and big hearts. Year two is about stretching wider, trusting deeper, and believing that the best is still ahead. The word for this season: Think Big.

  44. 50

    A Case Study: Ephesus

    Ephesus was the New Orleans of the ancient world—diverse, coastal, creative, and powerful. The Gospel didn’t just survive there; it thrived and flipped the city upside down. In A Case Study: Ephesus, Pastor Stephen unpacks how a church that once sparked revival later drifted from its first love—and what Jesus’ words in Revelation still mean for us today. It’s a reminder that faith isn’t just about right beliefs or good habits; it’s about a heart that burns for God. Maybe it’s time to clear out the buildup, rediscover what stirred you at first, and fall in love with Jesus again.Acts 19; Revelation 2:1-5

  45. 49

    Pray First

    In this message, Pastor Stephen closes out the book of Ephesians with Paul’s final instruction — to pray. Prayer isn’t just another discipline; it’s the lifeline of the believer and the greatest weapon we have against the enemy. It’s how we stand firm, stay grounded, and see the Kingdom advance. Discover why prayer isn’t just the way forward — it’s the destination.

  46. 48

    The Helmet of Salvation & The Sword of The Spirit

    Too many Christians live with “stinkin thinkin.” Our thought processes create our identity, which should be a reflection of our salvation and the security we have in Christ. But, oftentimes we continue to live with our earthly issues and failures, letting them lead our lives. The sword of the spirit is for when we, as believers, move from the defensive to the offensive. It’s the very word of God given to us to use as a weapon against the enemy. In this message, Pastor Stephen teaches us how to think differently about ourselves and our lives through our salvation in Jesus and you’ll discover what the sword of the spirit is and how we can utilize it!

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    Shield of Faith

    What is your first line of protection against the attacks of the enemy? Faith. Faith is not a feeling. Faith is a choice. In this message, Pastor Stephen gives us 3 ways to develop and use our faith, so we can live in the fullness of everything God has for us. Ephesians 6:15

  48. 46

    Shoes of Peace

    When our peace comes from our Savior, we can stand firm. But, when our peace is based on our situations, we stumble and fall. Peace should be the default of every believer. Pastor Stephen encourages individuals to receive peace from Jesus and to make peace wherever they go. If you’ve struggled with fear, anxiety, worry, or depression, this is a message for you. If you've been in conflict, had relationship struggles, or experienced social tension, this is a word for you. 

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    Close To The Chest | Pastor Jessie Davis

    One of the greatest areas in our lives the enemy loves to attack is our righteousness. Righteousness guards the most vital parts of our lives, which makes it a prime target. In this message, Jessie teaches us what righteousness is and how we can daily live it out. Jessie Davis Pastors at One City Church in Denver, Colorado. Ephesians 6:14Luke 8:26-29

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    The Belt of Truth

    ​​When you’re in the middle of spiritual warfare, the enemy always comes with deceit and lies. He is the master of deception. Truth is what stabilizes the believer, bringing peace, hope for the future, and rest in the promises of God. If you’ve been battling discouragement, anxiety, and fear, listen now. Ephesians 6:14

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