In a world filled with noise, deadlines, and complexity, Jesus calls us back to simplicity. Join Pastor Landon Churchill as we open to Luke 18:15-17 to uncover the profound necessity of "Childlike Faith."

In this message, we explore two vital truths: the personal call to trust God with the open-handed dependence of a child, and the corporate call for the church to prioritize the next generation. Whether you are feeling spiritually exhausted and need to relearn how to "receive" rather than "achieve," or you are looking for a vision for discipleship, this message is for you.

Speaker: Pastor Landon Churchill
Sermon Date: February 1, 2026
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In this message from Luke 18, we walk through Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector — a story that exposes one of the most dangerous spiritual conditions: trusting in ourselves instead of trusting in God’s mercy.

Two men go to the temple.

Both pray.

Both believe in God.

But only one goes home justified.

This sermon shows that the issue is not prayer style, church attendance, morality, or religious effort. The issue is justification — how a sinner is made right before a holy God.

The Pharisee represents outward religion, discipline, and self-confidence. His prayer is full of comparison, performance, and self-righteousness. The tax collector represents spiritual bankruptcy. He brings no resume, no defense — only a plea:

“God, be merciful to me, a sinner.”

Jesus’ verdict overturns human expectations:

👉 The religious man leaves unjustified.

👉 The sinner who trusted mercy leaves declared righteous.

This message reminds us:

• Self-righteousness is more dangerous than open rebellion

• Prayer without humility is performance, not faith

• Justification is not earned — it is received by faith

• God justifies the ungodly who trust in His mercy

• The way up in God’s kingdom is the way down in humility

The gospel is not that bad people become good.

It’s that guilty people are declared righteous through faith in Jesus Christ.

Come empty-handed. Leave justified.

Speaker: Pastor Landon Churchill
Sermon Date: 1/25/2026
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What happens when heaven feels quiet and prayers go unanswered?

In this sermon from Pastor Landon, we walk through Luke 18:1–8, where Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow and the unjust judge. This passage speaks directly to weary believers—those who haven’t stopped believing in God, but have quietly stopped praying the prayers that cost them something.

Jesus isn’t addressing people who don’t pray. He’s addressing people who pray faithfully… until nothing changes.

This message explores:
• Why prayer often fades from discouragement, not unbelief
• How delay tests faith more than doubt does
• Why persistent prayer is about endurance, not manipulation
• What it means to pray between promise and fulfillment
• How God uses waiting to shape us before He changes circumstances
• Jesus’ sobering question: “When the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?”

Luke 18 reminds us that prayer is not about wearing God down—it’s about keeping faith alive while we wait. God is not an unjust judge. He is a righteous Father who sees, knows, and acts in His perfect time.

If you’ve laid a prayer down… if hope feels stretched thin… if faith feels tired—this message is for you.

📖 Scripture: Luke 18:1–8
🙏 Theme: Persistent Prayer & Enduring Faith
⏳ Focus: Trusting God when answers delay

Be encouraged. Do not lose heart. Your prayers are not wasted.

Speaker:Pastor Landon Churchill
Sermon Date: 1/18/2026
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