Home Church NOLA

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By: Pastor Stephen Daigle

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The Grief We Carry
Today at 2:00 PM

After years apart, Joseph comes face to face with the brothers who betrayed him. In this message, Pastor Allen looks at the grief he carried, how unprocessed pain can shape our relationships, and what it means to let God bring healing without pretending the hurt never happened.


Dreams & Nightmares
11/02/2026

What do you do when a God-given dream turns into a nightmare? In “Dreams & Nightmares,” Pastor Stephen walks through Joseph’s story and the tests of rejection, integrity, isolation, and forgiveness. Discover how God uses difficult seasons to prepare you for what’s ahead and why waiting seasons aren’t wasted seasons.


It's Time To Dream (Again)
10/26/2026

It’s time to dream again. As Home Church celebrates two years, Pastor Stephen shares how God restores hope and awakens dreams buried beneath disappointment. Discover the importance of the people around you, writing down the vision, and trusting God’s timing. Your dreams may be dormant, but they aren’t dead.


Deliverance
10/19/2026

Jesus came to set captives free. In the final message of Spiritual Warfare, discover five practical steps toward freedom: surrender, repent, renounce, confess, and walk. Learn how deliverance connects with a daily life of following Jesus.


The Occult
10/12/2026

What does the Bible say about the occult? From horoscopes and tarot cards to mediums and crystals, discover how to recognize occult practices, resist deception, and place your trust in Jesus.


Spiritual Warfare
10/05/2026

There’s more happening than what we can see. In the first message of Spiritual Warfare, we look at a map of the spiritual world, angels, demons, the devil and spiritual authority.  


The Dark Side of Grace
09/29/2026

Jonah didn’t run because he thought God might destroy Nineveh. He ran because he knew God might forgive them.

Jonah 4 asks a question that hits close to home: What happens when God shows grace to people we’d rather write off?

Jonah 4 


The God of Second Chances
09/22/2026

God gave Jonah a second chance and then used his imperfect obedience to bring an entire city to repentance. In Jonah 3, we discover that God’s mercy reaches the people we least expect, genuine belief produces action, and one step of obedience can accomplish more than we imagine. You may have been running, but it’s not too late to turn around.


Rock Bottom (Allen Barrera)
09/15/2026

Rock bottom doesn’t have to be the end of your story. In Jonah 2, we discover that our lowest moments can become sacred places where we cry out to God, remember His faithfulness, and rediscover that He still provides a way forward.

Jonah 2


We Are Jonah
09/07/2026

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.




Make Your Life Count
08/31/2026

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


What I Want Most for You
08/24/2026

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


When You Stop Needing God
08/17/2026

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.


Who's In Your Corner?
08/13/2026

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.



Who's In Your Corner?
08/10/2026

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.



Winning at Work, Losing at Home
08/04/2026

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


Failure Isn't Final
07/28/2026

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...


The Table of Grace (Adam Suter)
07/22/2026

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


The Table of Grace (Allen Barrera)
07/21/2026

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


You Gotta Fight!
07/14/2026

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...


When God Says 'No'
07/07/2026

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...


I Found Out
06/30/2026

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!



Don't Force It
06/23/2026

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.


The Honor Test
06/15/2026

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.


Embracing God's Discipline
06/09/2026

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


Cave Seasons: When God Feels Far Away
06/02/2026

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.


Show Me Your Friends
05/26/2026

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.


David & Goliath (It's not what you think)
05/19/2026

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. 


Why God Makes You Wait
05/12/2026

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.


Quit Pretending You Have It All Together
05/04/2026

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.


Running Ragged
04/28/2026

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


Easter 2026: Who Do You Say He Is?
04/06/2026

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.


Lessons From A Donkey
03/31/2026

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. 


Don't Keep It to Yourself
03/23/2026

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.



Light in Darkness
03/16/2026

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. 




It Starts At Home
03/10/2026

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


I Still Do
03/02/2026

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


Divorce
02/23/2026

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

Matthew 19; Deuteronomy 24


How to Strengthen Your Marriage
02/16/2026

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.


Why Marriage?
02/10/2026

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