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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.

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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 Go...

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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

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

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

Matthew 19; Deuteronomy 24

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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. 

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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, an...

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.

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 salvat...

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

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. 

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 6:14

Luke 8:26-29