Matthew
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.
God Loves Your Enemy | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Luke 19 using the story of Zacchaeus to call Christians out of secrecy and into mission. He contrasts a "secret agent" faith with the biblical mandate to be visible witnesses, grounding that in Matthew 5, Matthew 28 and Acts 1.
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.
I Got the Bag | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Matthew 25 (the parable of the talents) to teach that every follower of Jesus has been entrusted with a "bag" - time, talent, and treasure - and will be held accountable for how it's stewarded. The parable shows faithfulness is measured by multiplying what God gives, not by comparing amounts between people.
Do Your Job | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin argues that work is part of God's good design - given before the Fall - and should be understood as worship, not punishment. He develops that idea by showing how the Hebrew word avoda links work and worship, urging Christians to do their jobs with excellence as an act of service to God.
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).
The god of Money | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin launches a multi-week series called "Money Moves," teaching from Matthew 6 that money can either be a tool or an idol. He argues that when money becomes a god in our hearts it blinds us, steals our joy, and competes with Jesus for the throne of our lives.
What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do | Grant Troutt
Grant Troutt centers the message on three short verses (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) as a simple, practical roadmap for what to do when you don't know what to do: rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances. He explains that rejoicing is a deliberate inward trust in God's character (not a fake happiness), illustrates the difference between formational (a dedicated 'mountain') and situational (all-day, 'walkie-talkie') prayer, and urges persistent, bold petitions.
Satan's Strategy & How to Overcome It | Madi Prewett Troutt
Madi Prewett Troutt warns Christians that alongside a good and real God there is a real, cunning enemy who aims to steal, kill, and destroy. She traces Satan's tactics from Genesis 3, grouping temptations into three recurring categories: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life (1 John 2:16).
When Life isn't Fair | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin opens by naming the human instinct to track fairness - his “fairness meter” - and uses everyday examples to show how quickly entitlement and grumbling arise. He reads and explains the parable in Matthew 20 (the landowner and the workers), placing it against the rich young ruler scene in Matthew 19 to show what God values versus what people assume is fair.
How to be a Godly Dad | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 about what it looks like to be a godly dad. He organizes the message around Paul's four commands - be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong - and insists that all of those must be done within the container of love.
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.
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.
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 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.
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").
Quitting Porn for Good? | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin opens with his personal history of struggling with pornography and cites research showing pornography use is widespread - even inside churches. He frames the issue theologically (temptation does not come from God; acting on temptation is sin) and explains pornography's destructive effects physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually.
Breaking Phone Addiction with Jesus | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin argues that phones have become idols for many Christians because the time we give them eventually shapes our affections and requires sacrifices (presence, peace, purity, proximity to God). He traces the pattern: time spent -> idol formed -> sacrifices demanded, and uses Matthew, Colossians, and Philippians to show why guarding where we look and what we consume matters.
Does the Church Need My Money? | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches about money as a matter of discipleship and worship, arguing that the church's problem is bad branding around money, not the biblical teaching itself. He lays out seven biblical money principles: we are stewards, money won't follow us to heaven, God wants idols out of our hearts not our money, we are called to tithe, we give because God is good, we grow where we sow, and our money can advance the gospel in ways only God gets credit for.
The Risk of Not Following Jesus | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches that Christians too often 'predecide' what God can do by praying only for things they could accomplish themselves. Using the Roman centurion in Matthew 8 as his primary example, he argues that an "Only God" life requires unrelenting hope and a willingness to take risky steps that force God to act.
How to Date Biblically | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin uses Song of Songs (chapter 2) as a framework to teach how to date with gospel-centered intention. He defines dating as an evaluation process to determine whether someone can serve, love, and run alongside you for life, and gives practical guidance on pacing, boundaries, and pursuit: men should pursue sacrificially, women may initiate but should not do the ongoing pursuing, and both should be clear and honest.
What the Bible says about Homosexuality | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin opens a six-week series on sexuality by working through Paul’s instructions to the Corinthian church in 1 Corinthians chapters 6-7. He argues that Scripture gives clear instruction about sex, marriage (one man, one woman), and gender, and that God’s design leads to human flourishing.
OBSESSED | Chad Veach
Chad Veach preaches from Ezra 7:10 and calls the congregation to be 'obsessed' with Jesus. He draws three practical steps from Ezra's devotion: learn the Word, live the Word, and teach the Word.
GO ALL IN | Jonathan Pokluda
Jonathan Pokluda preaches on what it means to "go all in" with Jesus, using his own story (a gambling anecdote) and the rich young ruler (Luke 18) as the hinge of the message. He explains three barriers that keep people from full surrender: thinking too much of yourself (self-reliance), thinking too much of the world (attachment to earthly things), and not thinking enough of the kingdom (undervaluing what you gain in Christ).
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.
Victory Formation | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin traces Jacob's lifelong pattern of manipulation back to the Genesis birthright story and shows how that pattern culminates in the night he wrestles with God (Genesis 32). Herrin argues that Jacob's prior victories over people were selfish and short-sighted - like Esau selling his birthright for stew - and that real victory in God's kingdom comes not from striving but from honest surrender.
WIN THE FIGHT | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin launches a series called "Win the Fight," teaching from Acts 19 about Paul and the church at Ephesus. He emphasizes that the Christian life is real spiritual warfare and that victory comes not by willpower or techniques but by the gospel, the Holy Spirit, and intimacy with Jesus.
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.
Sushi Covered Prayers | Torrey Herrin
Torrey Herrin preaches from Jonah chapter 2 about prayer, calling his theme "sushi covered prayers" to describe Jonah praying from inside the belly of the fish. He argues prayer is central to the Christian life - it starts and sustains everything - and shows how Jonah prayed Scripture (quoting the Psalms) when he didn’t know what else to say.
It's Time to Wake Up | Madi Prewett Troutt
Madi Prewett Troutt calls the church to wake up to the seriousness of sin, arguing that grace both saves and empowers believers to say no to ungodliness. She uses vivid illustrations (a mother grabbing a knife, a lifeguard warning about an undercurrent, Anakin's slide into Darth Vader) to show how small compromises grow into destructive sin.
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.
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.
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.
One More - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Mark 2 and centers the message on "one more" - the single person God wants you to reach. He opens with the paralytic story to show how collective faith moved Jesus to forgive and heal, then pivots to pastoral exhortation: churches and Christians must resist settling for maintenance and keep pursuing the lost.
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.
Don't Judge Me - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin examines Matthew 7:1 in context and argues Jesus is not prohibiting all judgment but calling for right judgment. He explains that biblical judgment requires first examining your own sin, acting from humility, and aiming to help restore others.
The War Against Worry - Grant Troutt
Grant Troutt preaches on Jesus' command in Matthew 6:25-34 to stop living in anxiety and to reorient our focus from self to God. He shares his personal struggle with panic disorder to illustrate how worry can cripple life and ministry, then explains that worry is ultimately a form of unbelief and misplaced worship.
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.
Does Fasting Work? - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches on fasting from Matthew 6 within the Sermon on the Mount, explaining fasting as a spiritual practice meant to remind us that God - not food - is our sustainer. He emphasizes that fasting without prayer is pointless and that Jesus pairs fasting and prayer because prayer turns up the voice of God while fasting turns down the voice of the world.
Go Talk To Your Dad - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches through the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6) as part of a verse-by-verse series on the Sermon on the Mount. He argues that prayer is not optional or mystical but a learnable habit and the primary means of connecting with God.
For God's Glory or Mine - Grant Skeldon
Grant Skeldon preaches from Matthew 6:1-8, arguing that much of Christian life is meant to be lived in the unseen and that God cares about the motives behind our public acts. Jesus warns against practicing righteousness for recognition - giving, fasting, and prayer should flow from intimacy with the Father, not a desire for a platform or applause.
Relationships God's Way - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Matthew 5 (the Sermon on the Mount), focusing on Jesus' teaching about divorce and the surrounding issues of marriage and sexual sin. He first defines a biblical view of marriage - a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman meant to display Christ's covenant love - and warns against idolizing marriage as a source of personal fulfillment.
Overcoming Anger & Lust - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Matthew 5 (the Sermon on the Mount), focusing on Jesus' hard teaching about anger and lust. He explains that Jesus raises the standard from external obedience to the condition of the heart - anger toward others and lustful looks are judged.
5 Marks of a Marketplace Missionary
The preacher challenges Christians to view their workplaces as mission fields, grounding the talk in Matthew 5:13-16 (you are salt and light). He argues Christians should bring integrity, contagious excellence, hospitality, a missionary mindset, and a "redemptive edge" into their jobs so their presence is noticed and culture is renewed.
A New Year Won't Help Me - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin opens a 12-week series through Matthew 5 (The Sermon on the Mount), using the Beatitudes to explain why New Year's resolutions and self-effort fail to produce lasting spiritual change. He sets the historical context: people were hopeful because Jesus proclaimed the kingdom of God was near and proved it by healing, but when Jesus described kingdom life the crowd felt burdened and inadequate.
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.
Staying Spiritually Strong - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin celebrates Way Church's 'Only God' offering and then teaches on how to stay spiritually strong. He gives five practical disciplines: choose an inspiring location (gather with church), pursue accountable community, set compelling spiritual goals, cultivate desperation that leads to dependence on God, and celebrate what God has done.
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.
It's Only Crazy Until It Happens - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Matthew 8 (the centurion story) as part of the "Only God" series, arguing that God wants the credit for things in our lives and often works miraculously to restore creation to its intended state. He explains that Jesus' miracles are restorative - pointing back to Genesis (creation) and forward to the redeemed future - and that faith grows by looking at Jesus, thinking like Jesus, and then acting.
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.
How To Share The Gospel - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Matthew 28 (the Great Commission) arguing that every follower of Jesus has a mission: to 'go, make disciples, baptize, and teach.' He contrasts consumer Christianity (self-focused) with biblical Christianity (mission-focused) and urges the congregation to live with a missionary mindset in everyday places - work, family, and city. Herrin shares sobering statistics about how few Christians invite others to church or share the gospel, offers a practical five-part gospel outline for sharing faith, and encourages participation in small groups (WeGroups) as a primary way to reach Nashville.
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.
Who Is The Holy Spirit? - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Acts 4 (contextualized in Acts 1-3) to show that the Holy Spirit is the empowering presence God gives believers so they can witness for Jesus. He contrasts human strategies and religious performance with supernatural power, arguing that the Spirit’s power always has a purpose: to produce public witness and advance the mission of making disciples.
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.
Preparing For Mentorship - Grant Skeldon
Grant Skeldon teaches on how to intentionally find and receive mentorship/discipleship as a regular spiritual habit. He distinguishes mentorship (scheduled meetings) from discipleship (joining someone's life) and roots the practice in Jesus' Great Commission and Paul’s model of sharing both the gospel and life.
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 Church - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches that the local church is central to the Christian life and that misunderstanding or abandoning it plays into the devil's hands. Using Acts 2:42-47 as his guide, he identifies four things the early church was devoted to: the apostles' teaching (Scripture), fellowship (corporate gathering), breaking bread (small groups/house fellowship), and prayer.
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.
How To Practice Repentance - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin teaches from Luke 15 that repentance is a regular habit for the Christian life, not a one-time event. He argues sanctification happens as we spend time with a holy God through holy habits, and repentance is a key habit that helps us become more like Jesus.
Holy Habits - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin argues that a single encounter with Jesus can set someone free, but lasting transformation comes through intentionally formed 'holy habits.' He distinguishes shallow theologies (a 'get out of jail free' faith or selective obedience) from a theology that pursues kingdom transformation and insists there are no accidental saints. Herrin uses Galatians 6 to show that where we 'sow' - i.e., the habits we invest in - determines our fruit, and he urges Christians to train (not just try) to become like Christ.
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.
WISDOM WALKS - From Talk To Walk (pt.7) - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from James chapter 3, arguing that wisdom is not merely intellectual knowledge but the application of that knowledge in everyday life. Wisdom, James says, is proved by a good life, deeds done, and a spirit of humility.
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.
Sabbath Sunday - Pursuit - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin centers Way Church's 2024 word, Pursuit, and calls the church to pursue three things: God, people, and personal improvement. He opens with Psalm 63:8 to define spiritual pursuit as actively chasing after God, not just showing up on Sundays.
The Manger In Me - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Luke 2, centering his message on the image of the manger to argue that Jesus intentionally entered human messiness. He walks through the nativity characters before landing on the surprising identification: we are the manger, and Jesus was placed into that mess from his first breath.
Only God - For My City - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Matthew 9 as part of the "Only God" series, calling Way Church to be a city-changing presence in Nashville that gives God all the credit. He emphasizes that Jesus was "moved with compassion" (the Greek implying a gut-level ache) because people were wandering without a Shepherd, and that compassion should drive followers to act.
Only God - For My Family - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Joshua 24 urging families and individuals to make God the undisputed priority in their homes. He contrasts dependence on God in the wilderness with the tendency to rely on success and possessions in the promised land, warning that cultural pressures are fighting for our houses.
5 Ways To Kill Comparison - Grant Skeldon
Grant Skeldon teaches that comparison is a spiritual attack disguised as a normal habit, rooted in the belief that you are not getting what you deserve. He explains how that feeling of deserve fueled Saul's jealousy of David and how taking our eyes off Jesus leads to sinking like Peter.
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.