Purpose
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.
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.
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.
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.
When You Feel Like Giving Up | Luke Lezon
Luke Lezon preaches from Jeremiah 12:1-5 to encourage people who feel like giving up on God's call. He explains Jeremiah's honest complaints - complaining, comparing, and craving comfort - and shows how those attitudes can derail a calling.
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.
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.
Fathers Who Fight | Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from 2 Timothy (Paul's farewell words) to encourage fathers to be priority-driven rather than results-driven. He argues that fatherhood often yields mixed outcomes ('results may vary'), so dads should focus on controllable inputs: loving God first, casting a clear family vision, and fighting the right fights.
Discovering Your Five Fold Ministry Gift - Grant Skeldon
Grant Skeldon teaches on the five-fold ministry from Ephesians 4, arguing that God wires believers with primary and secondary giftings - apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds (pastors), and teachers - to build up the body and advance the mission. He reads Ephesians 4:1 and 4:11-12, explains each gifting's strengths, common occupations, and shadow sides, and insists these are functions/wirings (not titles or offices).
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.
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.
I Am Called To It - Sabbath Sunday
The preacher uses the Genesis 25 story of Esau and Jacob to introduce the idea of calling - both individual callings and a corporate calling to Nashville and Way Church. He warns that good gifts from God (like a birthright or a calling) can be slowly twisted by the enemy until we despise them, and lays out a practical pathway for staying faithful: believe your calling, value it, protect it, and keep it.
How To Be Great - Noah Herrin
Noah preaches from Mark 9 about the disciples arguing over greatness and reframes what it means to be "great" in God's kingdom. He argues that the desire to be great is not sinful, but the world's definition (status, wealth, fame) is distorted.
Build The Boat - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from Genesis about Noah as an example of steadiness and obedience. He argues that God often calls people to long, thankless tasks - “build the boat” - and the measure of success is faithfulness, not applause or visible results.
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.
Don't Waste Your Life - Noah Herrin
Noah Herrin preaches from James chapter 4, urging listeners to stop 'shooting in the wrong goal' by living in sin with pride and instead humble themselves before God so He can lift them up. He contrasts self-promotion and craving control with a posture of humility and 'now faith,' arguing that God blesses small obedient steps more than perfected plans.
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.