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Wake Up | Noah Herrin at WAY REVIVAL '26
Noah Herrin preaches from Matthew 26 (with other biblical references) calling Christians to "wake up" spiritually. He centers on Jesus in Gethsemane and the jarring detail that the disciples fell asleep when asked to keep watch, drawing three main reasons for their sleep: they got comfortable with God's presence, casual with holiness, and careless with their time.
I Need Peace | Grant Troutt
Grant Troutt preaches from Psalm 34 about finding peace not by escaping hardship but by learning to walk with God inside the 'cave' of suffering. Using David's life as the backdrop, he argues that peace is developed in detours and that praise, repeated seeking, and simple honest prayers are the means God uses to form us.
Test God | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches on tithing as part of a series on money, arguing that tithing is a biblical act of stewardship, not a burdensome law. He defines tithing as returning the first and best 10% of what God entrusts to us through the local church and roots that definition in Scripture (especially Malachi 3).
How to Make a Difference | Carl Kuhl
Carl Kuhl uses Nehemiah's story to teach how Christians can make a tangible difference in their families, churches, and communities. He begins by defining grace and telling missionary examples (the Moravians) to illustrate sacrificial commitment.
Is God Calling Me? | Austin Westlake
Austin Westlake preaches on the theme "living on standby" - being ready and available for God rather than merely saying yes with our mouths. He uses the disciples falling asleep in Gethsemane (Mark 14:32-42) to show the difference between desire and discipline, and how routine can cause us to miss God's revelation.
When You Let Down the People You Love Most | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from John 21 about how followers of Jesus should respond to failure. Using Peter's return to fishing as the backdrop, he argues that the common responses - retreating, trying to earn back trust, or simply returning to what’s comfortable - are insufficient.
How to Get Debt Free | Grant Troutt
Grant Troutt preached from John 18, showing three pictures of Jesus at the garden arrest: Jesus the Lamb, the Lion, and the Lover. He uses the geography of the Kidron brook and the olive press to explain Jesus’ willing, atoning death (the Lamb), then shows Jesus’ sovereign authority when he says “I am” and the armed men fall (the Lion).
The Prayer Request of Jesus | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from John 17, calling attention to Jesus' longest recorded prayer and arguing that most of Jesus' concern at the cross is for his followers - their protection, holiness, and unity. Jesus prays not to remove believers from the world but to keep them safe while they remain on mission, and he ties the credibility of the gospel to Christian unity.
Is There More to God? | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from John 16 with the central claim that God always has "more" - and that more frequently comes through the person and power of the Holy Spirit. He urges listeners not to settle for a two-thirds faith (Father and Son only) but to pursue fullness in the Spirit, who empowers believers to witness and make Jesus known.
Why Am I So Tired? | Maddy Herrin
Maddy Herrin preaches from John 15 about why we feel chronically tired and empty: we're trying to be our own source instead of remaining in Jesus, the true vine. She gives three checks for anyone feeling drained - check your source (Jesus is the true vine), check your posture (abiding is a continual dependence, not a perfect quiet moment), and check your fruit (visible evidence of connection with Christ).
Why Am I Anxious? | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from John 14 to answer why Christians are often anxious. He explains Jesus' opening command, “Don't let your hearts be troubled,” and argues that persistent anxiety is inconsistent with trusting Christ.
Judas Went to Church | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin uses John 13 (the foot-washing and Judas' betrayal) to warn against a nominal faith - attending church without making Jesus Lord. He contrasts Jesus' final days spent giving and serving with cultural goals of personal comfort and retirement, arguing that true discipleship is sacrificial service.
You're Using God... | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from John 12, contrasting two responses to the resurrection of Lazarus: Mary’s grateful worship and Judas’s utilitarian critique. Mary pours an expensive jar of perfume on Jesus’ feet as an act of worship and surrender; Judas complains it’s a waste and argues the money should be given to the poor, revealing he views Jesus as useful rather than beautiful.
When God is Late | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from John 11 (the story of Lazarus) to address what to do when God seems late. He argues that Jesus' delay was purposeful: God sometimes waits so a greater glory, transformation, or platform for the gospel can emerge.
How to Lead People to Christ | Grant Skeldon
Grant Skeldon preaches from John 9 about evangelism, reframing it as more than simply moving someone from 'lost' to 'saved.' He uses the Engel scale idea to show there are many stages on someone's journey to God and argues that any movement closer to Christ is evangelism - planting, watering, or witnessing are all part of God's work. Skeldon encourages practical hospitality, sharing testimony, praying for people, and letting new believers speak about what God has done for them.
How to Hear God's Voice | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin teaches from John 10 about how followers of Jesus can learn to recognize God's voice. He argues Jesus the Good Shepherd provides direction, correction, and protection for his sheep, and that hearing God begins by slowing down, being in Scripture, and obeying what God has already said.
How to Stop Sinning | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from John 8 (the woman caught in adultery) and argues that Jesus refuses the Pharisees' polarizing trap by choosing both grace and truth. Jesus stoops, writes in the dust, challenges the accusers ('Let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone'), and then tells the woman, 'Neither do I.
Why the World Hates Christians | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from John 7 about why the world hates Christians, opening with a personal story of losing social-media followers after sharing his faith. He contrasts worldly measures of success with Jesus' priority of faithfulness and discipleship, noting Jesus often gave up popularity to speak hard truths.
Do You Know the Real Jesus? | Connor Crumpton
Connor Crumpton walks the congregation through John 6, showing how the famous feeding of the 5,000 becomes the setup for Jesus’ deeper claim to be the ‘bread of life.’ The crowd follows Jesus for signs and provision (their bios), but Jesus calls them to believe in him for zoe - eternal, abundant life - a single work God requires. When Jesus claims divine identity and speaks of eating his flesh and drinking his blood, many who chased miracles turn away.
Why God Won't Heal You | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches through John 5 and uses the healing at the pool of Bethesda to answer two questions: Do you believe in healing, and do you want to be healed? He argues that God still heals (Hebrews 13:8, James 5) but John calls physical healings "signs" that point to Jesus, with the ultimate miracle being salvation. Jesus initiates healing, but people must respond - sometimes that response requires effort ("grace is not opposed to effort").
The Thirst for More | Madi Prewett Troutt
Madi Prewett Troutt preaches from John 4 (the woman at the well) about the universal longing for something 'more' and how people keep running to empty wells for satisfaction. She sets the scene (Jesus tired at Jacob's well, breaking social barriers) and shows how Jesus meets the woman's shame with compassion, offers 'living water,' and reveals himself as the Messiah.
How You Really Get to Heaven | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches through John 3 using Jesus’ nighttime conversation with Nicodemus to explain what it really means to get to heaven. He contrasts external religion and moralism with the necessity of a spiritual rebirth - being "born again" - which is received, not earned.
When God says Take the Risk | Grant Troutt
Grant Troutt preaches through John 2:1-11, Jesus' first sign at the wedding in Cana, to show how Jesus calls us into risky obedience that reveals his glory. He traces the scene - Mary's plea, Jesus' cryptic response, the servants filling jars 'to the brim,' and the master of the feast declaring the best wine saved for last - and argues that the miracle happens when servants release what they have to Jesus in faith.
Life: What's the Point? | WAY Church at Home
This is the first message in a 21-week series through the Gospel of John. The preacher frames John's purpose: the gospel was written so people would believe that Jesus is the Messiah and have life through him.
Christmas Eve | WAY Church
The preacher uses a humorous Christmas top-five list and pop-culture references to lead into a short Gospel message asking, “Who is Jesus to you?” He explains the name Emmanuel - God with us - and argues Jesus is both fully God and fully man who entered our messy lives. The sermon emphasizes three aspects: Jesus is God, he meets us in the mess, and he is with us always (ultimately through the Holy Spirit).
My Missing Peace | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches about the experience of missing peace and points listeners to Jesus as the only lasting solution. Using the puzzle metaphor, he explains that peace isn’t the removal of problems but the presence of God entering our circumstances through prayer.
There Were Signs | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Luke 2 that Jesus' birth included clear signs showing who he is, why he came, and who it's for. He argues the nativity is full of fulfilled prophecies that point to Jesus' divinity, uses the shepherds and wise men to show God's welcome to both the broken and the accomplished, and explains Jesus' mission as the sacrificial 'Lamb' who would die for sins.
How to Have Great Joy | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Luke 2 on how the Christmas announcement promises "great joy," and he explains how that joy is different from mere happiness. He argues joy is found first in a person - Jesus - not in circumstances, and illustratively points to Paul in prison (Philippians) as someone who exemplified joy apart from good happenings.
Can the Devil Stop My Calling? | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Nehemiah 6 to show how the enemy tries to stop God-sized work through discouragement, distraction, and attempts to discredit. He frames Way Church as a God-movement that must press on - "I am doing a great work; I cannot come down" - and exhorts people to respond by going all-in in church life, serving in weakness, and pursuing holiness.
What the Bible says about Gender Roles | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Ephesians 5 about marriage, arguing that Scripture calls believers to both mutual submission to Christ and distinct, complementary roles in marriage. He warns that culture has given people a "watered down" view of Scripture and marriage, so he unpacks what Paul means when he tells wives to submit and husbands to love sacrificially.
Much Fruit Church | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin celebrates Way Church's two-year story while recasting its founding vision: to "bear much fruit" by following Jesus, forming committed community, and living with a missionary mindset. He grounds the vision in John 15 (vine and branches), warns against making fruit-production the goal instead of intimacy with Jesus, and uses a farming metaphor to urge continual sowing.
Facing Giants | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from 1 Samuel 17 (David and Goliath) to show how God calls ordinary people to face extraordinary 'giants.' He argues fear often sidelines us because we are self-focused instead of God-focused, and reminds listeners that victory belongs to the Lord. Using David's shepherd-season as an example, he urges faithfulness in small tasks, community support, and remembering past deliverances to build courage.
It's Time to Clean House | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from John 2 (the temple-cleansing) to argue that Christians can and should 'clean house' spiritually. Jesus' righteous anger was aimed at those who were exploiting access to God, not at the sacrificial system itself.
Filling in the Gap | Gerald Fadayomi
Gerald Fadayomi preaches from John 6 about what fills the gap between our expectations and our experience when life (or God) doesn’t show up the way we hoped. He points out common responses people put in that gap - anger, doubt, shame, and control - and warns those choices lead to walking away rather than growing.
The Value of Grace | Connor Crumpton
Connor Crumpton teaches on the value of grace, arguing that grace is not a cheap, everyday vitamin but the costly intersection of God’s perfect justice and overflowing mercy. He traces how Old Testament sacrificial practice pointed to a temporary, limited access to God and contrasts that with Jesus’ once-for-all substitutionary death and resurrection which satisfies justice and unleashes mercy.
What a Waste | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Mark 14 about the woman (Mary) who poured expensive perfume on Jesus and was criticized as wasting it. He explains the setting - new believers gathered at Simon the formerly leprous man's house - and shows that Mary deliberately broke the jar as an act of costly worship that prepared Jesus' body for burial.
All Roads Lead to God | Noah Herrin
Pastor Noah Herrin rejects the cultural claim that "all roads lead to God," arguing that Christianity uniquely and plausibly explains human need and rescue. He gives three reasons: Jesus makes the most intellectual sense (especially in light of the resurrection), Jesus is different because he came down the mountain to rescue us rather than requiring us to climb, and Noah's personal experience of meeting Jesus.
The War on Truth | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin warns that our culture's slogan "live your truth" is an almost-truth that plays into the devil's strategy of killing people through lies. Using John 8 (and other passages), he argues that lies are deadly because the human heart is deceitful and changing feelings cannot be the final arbiter of truth.
Meet Me In The Garden - Maddy Herrin
Maddy Herrin preaches from Isaiah 51 about returning to the 'garden' - a biblical picture for intimacy with God - and invites listeners to meet God there daily. She contrasts shallow fellowship (talking about God) with true fellowship (seeking God), and lays out practical elements that make a spiritual garden thrive: Jesus as living water and light, Scripture and prayer as soil and nutrients, the Spirit as air circulation, repentance/pruning for pest control, and community as protection.
When God Gives You More Than You Can Handle - Grant Skeldon
Grant Skeldon challenges the common saying "God won't give you more than you can handle," calling it "almost true." He argues that the Bible depicts people repeatedly put into situations bigger than they could manage so God can build faith, character, and dependence on him - not to abandon them. Skeldon outlines six spiritual seasons (dry, waiting, grinding, testing, warring, rejoicing), describes signs and temptations for each, and explains the work God intends in them.
My Father Has It - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from the road to Emmaus (Luke 24) to address the deep disappointment people feel when the things they chase ('it') fail to satisfy. He argues that people often pursue 'its' - money, fame, relationships, achievement - in hopes they will bring meaning, but every 'it' underdelivers.
Make It Count - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Matthew 25 (the parable of the talents) urging Christians to "make it count" by stewarding what God has given - time, talent, and treasure - for his glory. He emphasizes that God expects a return on his investment, so followers must obey quickly, multiply what they're given, and pursue godly ambition while remaining dependent on the Lord.
Why'd You Build It Like That? - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin finishes the series on the Sermon on the Mount by preaching from Matthew 7:21-27 about two builders - one who builds on rock (Jesus) and one who builds on sand. His main argument is that hearing Jesus' words is not enough; obedience and applying Scripture are what create a firm, storm‑proof foundation.
What Jesus Thinks About Money - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin walks the congregation through Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6 about treasure and Mammon, correcting common money misconceptions: that churches only want money, that all churches are sketchy with finances, and that money itself is evil. He argues Jesus and Scripture focus heavily on money because it reveals the heart, and insists the biblical problem is the love of money (Mammon), not money itself.
The Invitation Of Christmas - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin reads Luke 2 and frames Christmas as an invitation - an announcement of joy that begins with the angel's words, "Do not be afraid." He argues that the good news is for everyone (illustrated by the angel appearing to lowly shepherds), and that the proper response is to receive the invitation, join the celebration, and experience lasting transformation. Herrin warns against treating spiritual change as a performance or checklist and instead urges people to "fall in love with Jesus" so transformation flows from relationship, not effort.
The Bad News About Gifts - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Luke 2 (the nativity) to contrast ordinary gifts with the gift of Jesus. He argues that most gifts come with a catch: they must be earned, can be taken back, and ultimately fail to satisfy because we were made for God.
Something Is Missing - Noah Herrin
Noah argues that when the right thing - Jesus and His rhythms - is missing from our lives, everything else can feel wrong and leave us anxious. He uses 1 Peter 5:7 and Matthew 11:28 to show that we must first believe Jesus truly cares, then live at the pace Jesus modeled, and actively 'catch' anxious thoughts so we can 'cast' them onto Him.
The 5 Reasons We Give - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin argues that the church doesn't have a money problem so much as a branding problem around money - people’s perceptions and misconceptions have changed even though Scripture's teaching about giving has not. He presents five reasons his family gives: obedience (tithing as a biblical command), to remove idols from the heart, to build a lasting kingdom, to receive God’s blessing, and to make a way for others.
Get Your Hopes Up - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from John 2 (the wedding at Cana) to launch the "Only God" series, inviting the church to expect things only God can do. He focuses on Mary’s faithful persistence: even when Jesus says, “My hour has not yet come,” she tells the servants, “Do whatever he tells you,” and Jesus miraculously turns water into wine.
I Have The Power - Maddy Herrin
Maddy Herrin preaches a second message on having a missionary mindset, grounding her talk in Acts 1:4-8. She argues that the Great Commission begins where God places us - often locally - and that obedience to mission requires reliance on the Holy Spirit, not our own strength.
Commitment Issues - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Hebrews 10:24-25 about the importance of committing to Christian community. He argues that many Christians evade deep commitment because of an "idol of flexibility" and a fear of losing options, but true spiritual growth and protection from spiritual attack come through rooted relationships.
When God Feels Far - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from John 21 about how many Christians let performance determine their sense of closeness to God. He explains that Peter, after denying Jesus, retreats to his old life (fishing) because he feels like a failure, but Jesus meets him where he is - calling him back and restoring his calling.
The Heist - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin celebrates Way Church's first-year milestones and then grounds the congregation in the gospel by preaching from Ephesians 2. He argues that sin steals life, joy, purpose and ultimately brings spiritual death, and that human effort cannot fix the problem.
How To Pray - Grant Skeldon
Grant Skeldon teaches a practical framework for prayer using the acronym P.R.A.Y.: Pause, Rejoice, Ask, Yield. He begins with a short "prayer audit" (percent requesting vs rejoicing; praying for self vs others) to help people assess their patterns.
What Demons Do - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Ephesians 6:10-20 about the reality of demons and how Christians should respond. He argues demons are real, powerful, and intent on destroying lives, but their strategies can be recognized: they try to convince you they don't exist, they try to move you away from God, and they oppose Christ's authority.
Secure In Other’s Success - Grant Skeldon
Grant Skeldon preached about how comparison and insecurity undermine unity and steal joy, using recent sports examples (Caitlin Clark) and biblical stories (Saul and David, Andrew, Jonathan) to show the cost. He argues that when we idolize our gifts, platform or reputation we subtly shift from serving God to serving our own status - a 'leadership lie' that expects God to raise our name as he raises His.
Kingdom Influence - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from the Rich Young Ruler story in Matthew 19 to define what it means to be a ‘Kingdom influencer.’ He contrasts cultural influence (social media, fame, wealth) with Jesus-style influence: followers first, intimacy with the King first. Using the example of the man who walked away sad when Jesus told him to sell his possessions and follow, Noah warns that craving influence can become an idol that keeps us from being changed by God.
Holy Habits Finale - Way Church
This was the finale of Way Church's "Holy Habits" series featuring three short, personal talks from emerging leaders. Jake Still preached on the foundational habit of simply showing up for the local church, sharing his story of recovery and restoration and the life-change that came when he decided to keep showing up.
Work Hard Sabbath Hard - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin teaches that God created both work and Sabbath as complementary gifts: we are meant to work hard and Sabbath hard. He traces work back to Genesis (work as part of God's design) and warns of two corruptions the devil uses against work - laziness and the idolatry of work.
The Truth About Prayer - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin teaches from Luke 11 that prayer is a foundational habit for anyone who wants to grow more like Jesus. He points out that the disciples - who lived with Jesus - asked him to teach them to pray, which shows how central prayer was to Jesus' life and ministry.
Why The Bible Matters in 2024 - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Matthew 4 as part of a 'Holy Habits' series, arguing that regular Bible engagement is essential for spiritual formation. Using Jesus' temptation, he shows that Scripture is the primary tool Jesus used to resist the devil, so Christians must 'know the Word of God before you need the Word of God.' Herrin contrasts being formed by Christ with being formed by culture, challenges common excuses for not reading the Bible, and gives practical steps for starting a consistent reading habit.
You're Already There - Camilo Buchanan
Camilo Buchanan preaches that because of what Jesus has already done we are already seated with him in the heavenly places, and living in that reality should change how we respond to life now. He walks through Luke 7 (the healing of the centurion's servant) and Ephesians 2 to show that faith trusts Jesus authority and rests in what God has already accomplished for us and for our future.
Just Getting Started - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from John 19-20 on Easter, arguing that the cross is the greatest display of love the world has ever seen. He builds the case by showing that Jesus loved first, loved people who didn’t deserve it, and willingly took the punishment for sin so humanity could be made right with God.
Stand Firm - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from James 5 about money, goals, and perseverance. He first rebukes the self-indulgent wealthy James addresses and warns that temporary fruit and hoarded wealth do not last.
TEMPTATION - From Talk To Walk (pt. 2) - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches through James 1:12-17 with the central theme of moving from talk to walk, urging believers to persevere so they receive the crown of life. He explains the difference between temptation and testing, saying God does not tempt but often tests us to develop faithfulness.
PERSEVERANCE - From Talk To Walk (pt.1) - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches through James 1 as the start of a series called From Talk To Walk, urging listeners to move from merely talking about faith to living it out. He emphasizes that trials are inevitable but that God uses them to produce perseverance, maturity, and dependence on him.
Right Place. Right Time. Right Gift. - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches that Christmas can be more than traditions if three things happen in our lives: you are in the right place, at the right time, and you receive the right gift. He illustrates how ordinary places become sacred when God meets us there, using the Bethlehem story in Luke 2 and personal stories like his first kiss location and hospital visits.
The One You Love - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from John 11 (the story of Lazarus) to make a single pastoral point: our primary identity before God is not what we do but that we are the one Jesus loves. He contrasts Mary and Martha’s simple, urgent phrase “Lord, the one you love is sick” with a culture that markets achievements and performance as the way to God.
It's Personal - Micah MacDonald
Micah McDonald preaches from John 20 using Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Jesus to argue that Christianity is meant to be deeply personal. He shows how hearing Jesus call her name moved Mary from grief to proclamation, and draws three practical results of a personal relationship: full commitment, the ability to recognize Jesus' voice, and clear purpose.
If Jesus Had A Bio - The Truth - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from John 14:6 in the final message of the series "if Jesus had a bio," focusing on Jesus' claim, "I am the truth." He argues that lies and living by cultural "truths" destroy freedom, while the person of Jesus and his words are the only source of real freedom. Herrin warns against a consumerist view of faith that prioritizes happiness over holiness and urges Christians to read the Bible to know Jesus personally.
If Jesus Had A Bio - The True Vine - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from John 15, explaining Jesus as the True Vine and that spiritual fruit flows only from remaining connected to him. He argues fruit is both the character of Christ and the work of Christ done for others, not something to be harvested for self-glory.
If Jesus Had A Bio - The Good Shepherd - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from John 10, unpacking Jesus as the Good Shepherd. He argues that Jesus both corrects and protects his sheep, and that divine correction is for our protection, not rejection.
If Jesus Had A Bio - Light Of The World - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from John 8 in a series called "if Jesus had a bio," focusing on Jesus' claim, "I am the light of the world." Using the story of the woman caught in adultery he shows how the Pharisees tried to trap Jesus with an either-or choice, but Jesus responds with both grace and truth. Herrin explains three things light does in a life: it exposes, it guides, and it gives hope, and he warns against relying on "little lights" instead of the one true Light.
If Jesus Had A Bio - Bread Of Life - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from John 6, centering on Jesus statement, I am the bread of life. He contrasts chasing temporary bread and blessings with feasting on the bread of life, which satisfies the soul and changes quality of life (Zoe) not merely guarantees future existence (bios).
I Found A Way - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from John 14, arguing that the world's promises of success and self-made "ways" ultimately leave us empty. Using a humorous college story about "adventure photography," he illustrates how people follow confident leaders and ladders of achievement that do not satisfy.