Pillar Church Podcast

The world has a problem—and Jesus named it clearly.
Humanity is lost and weary, like sheep without a shepherd.
In this message, “The Great Problem of the Church: Understanding Your Place to Take Your Place,” we look at Jesus’ words in Matthew 9 and confront both the condition of the world and the responsibility of the Church.
The harvest is ready—but the workers are few. The issue isn’t the field. It’s whether the Church is willing to step in, wake up, and take responsibility for the work God has entrusted to us.
In this sermon, you’ll hear about:
Why minimizing the problem leads to ignoring the solution

The reality of a weary, lost world

Why the Church often misunderstands its role

What keeps believers from serving and stepping up

How Jesus calls us to be part of the solution

Jesus didn’t just tell us to pray for workers—He called us to become them.
If you call this church home, this message will challenge you to stop spectating and start participating—because the more God moves among us, the greater the harvest He entrusts to us.

Growth is a gift—but it’s rarely comfortable.

God often uses seasons of divine discomfort to stretch us, mature us, and move us forward. What feels inconvenient, costly, or even frustrating is often evidence that He is doing something deeper than we can see.

In this message, “Divine Discomfort: Growth Brings Beautiful Challenges,” we explore how spiritual growth doesn’t happen accidentally—and it doesn’t come without tension. When God brings increase, it forces us to confront what needs to change.

Through Scripture, we see that growth:
Comes from God alone—not effort, talent, or position
Exposes whether our hearts respond with complaints or conviction
Requires maturity, responsibility, and the willingness to let go of childish ways

Drawing from 1 Corinthians 3, Acts 6, and 1 Corinthians 13, this sermon highlights how the early Church navigated rapid growth—not by avoiding problems, but by addressing them with wisdom, prayer, and obedience. What could have divided them instead multiplied their impact.

In this sermon, you’ll hear about:
Why God is the true source of all growth
How growth can reveal what’s really in our hearts
The difference between reacting in frustration and responding with faith
Why maturity always costs something—but leads to something better

If you’re in a season where things feel stretched, uncomfortable, or demanding more of you than before, this message may help you see it differently.

Because divine discomfort isn’t meant to harm you—
It’s often the evidence that God is growing you.

We live in a world that demands proof, clarity, and control.
But Scripture tells us there is another way to live—a better way.

In this message, “Walking By Faith // How To Please The Lord,” we explore what it truly means to walk by faith and why faith—not answers—is what God uses most to develop our lives.

Rooted in 2 Corinthians 5, this sermon reminds us that while our earthly lives may feel temporary, uncertain, and even burdensome at times, God has prepared something eternal—and He has given us His Spirit as a guarantee. Faith allows us to live confidently now, even when we can’t see what’s next.

In this sermon, you’ll hear about:
What biblical faith really is—and what it is not

Why faith is more than belief; it’s a way of seeing and living

How faith is anchored in the person, promises, and work of Jesus

The difference between walking by sight and walking by faith

Why faith is not passive, emotional, or blind optimism

How God grows and reveals our faith through His Word and through trials

With passages from 2 Corinthians 5, Hebrews 11, Romans 10, James 1, 1 Peter 1, Jude 3, and more, this message calls believers to contend for the faith, set their minds on things above, and live with confidence—whether at home in the body or present with the Lord.

If you’ve been searching for certainty, clarity, or reassurance, this message will challenge you to shift your focus and trust God more deeply—not by what you see, but by who He is.

Because faith isn’t pretending everything is fine.

It’s confidently trusting that God is faithful—no matter what season you’re in.

Some seasons don’t gently ease in—they hit hard. Unexpected pressure. Rising tension. Questions about what’s next.As we step into a rocky year, the real question isn’t whether challenges will come—it’s how we’ll respond when they do.In this message, “A Rocky Year Is Here: Will You Be One Who Crumbles Or Climbs?”, we’re reminded that Scripture never hides the reality of trials. Jesus Himself said trouble would come—but He also declared that He has already overcome the world.This sermon walks through the tension of living in a broken world while placing our hope in an unshakable God, calling believers to trade fear for faith and anxiety for trust.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:- Why difficulty is part of life—but defeat doesn’t have to be- How hope sustains us when pressure rises and peace feels distant- The tension between serving God and trusting material security- What it means to steward wisely while stacking your prayers- Why building your life on the Rock matters more than ever- How God uses rocky seasons not to break us—but to grow usThrough passages like John 16, Isaiah 41, Romans 12, Matthew 6 & 7, Psalm 62, and more, this message points us back to a simple, steady truth: God alone is our rock, our salvation, and our refuge.If you’re facing uncertainty, fear, or the weight of hard decisions, this message will challenge and encourage you to stand firm—and even climb—on the Rock that cannot be shaken.A rocky year may be here.But those who build on the Rock will not fall.CONNECT WITH US!Pillar Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pillarfollowerPillar Church Website: https://thepillar.comPreston Morrison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestonmorr...Pillar Church is led by Preston Morrison and located in Scottsdale, Arizona.#jesus #church #discipleship #prestonmorrisonCONNECT WITH US!Pillar Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pillarfollowerPillar Church Website: https://thepillar.comPreston Morrison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestonmorr...Pillar Church is led by Preston Morrison and located in Scottsdale, Arizona.#jesus #church #discipleship #prestonmorrisonCONNECT WITH US!Pillar Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pillarfollowerPillar Church Website: https://thepillar.comPreston Morrison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestonmorr...Pillar Church is led by Preston Morrison and located in Scottsdale, Arizona.#jesus #church #discipleship #prestonmorrison

Most of us live with the quiet confidence of “I’ve got this.”We plan, we build, we hustle—and we assume God will bless whatever we put our hands to.But what if the real issue isn’t what you’re building…What if it’s who you’re building with?In this message, “Build With Him, Not Without Him,” Pastor Brent walks through Proverbs 16 and delivers a timely, heart-checking reminder as we close out the year: Life was never meant to be built independently of God.Through scripture, personal stories, and real-life examples, this sermon challenges the mindset of self-sufficiency and invites us into a better way—partnering with the Lord in every plan, step, and season.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:- The danger of saying “I’ve got this” and why self-reliance eventually falls short- The difference between God’s process and God’s answer- Why checking your motives is essential if you want God involved in what you’re building- How committing your plans to the Lord leads to lasting successWhether you’re building a career, a family, a business, or your future—this message will challenge you to ask one crucial question:Am I building with Him… or without Him?If you’re ready to stop carrying the weight alone and start trusting God to direct your steps, this message is for you.