In this message, Tom Olsson, Lead Pastor at Calvary Church, takes us to Deuteronomy 32:10-11, where God is painted as a vivid picture of an eagle who surrounds, stirs, and carries His people. Just as an eagle pushes its young out of the nest to teach them to fly, God sometimes disrupts our comfort in order to help us rise into the life He has prepared. Pastor Tom shows how God both protects and challenges us, sometimes unsettling our comfort in order to teach us how to soar.

Throughout his sermon, he unpacks the three dangers that threaten to hold us down, the three possibilities that open when we trust God’s leading, and the three steps we can take to rise in faith. It’s a timely reminder that God’s stirring is never for our harm, but always for our growth—calling us to trust Him, spread our wings, and embrace the life He has prepared.

In the final message in the series The Gospel According to Jacob, Pastor Clarence Stamps II shows how Jacob’s journey mirrors our own. Like Jacob, we often drift, get distracted, or allow sin and hardship to pull us away from God’s presence. Yet God continues to call us back, inviting us to return and realign our hearts with Him. Homecoming is not just about going back to a physical place; it’s about coming back into fellowship with God, where grace, forgiveness, and renewal are waiting.

This message challenges us to examine the altars we’ve built in our lives—both the idols that need to be torn down and the sacred spaces where we need to meet with God again. It’s a reminder that God’s invitation still stands: no matter how far we’ve wandered, He welcomes us back home.

What do we do when life feels like a nightmare we can’t wake up from? In this week’s message, Pastor Clarence Stamps II leads us through one of the most painful and difficult passages in Scripture—the story of Dinah’s assault in Genesis 34. This heartbreaking account is raw and unsettling, yet it’s included in God’s Word for a reason.

Pastor Clarence carefully unpacks this narrative, showing us how it exposes the brokenness of humanity, the misuse of power, and the devastating impact of sin. Dinah’s story is not just an ancient tragedy—it reflects the ongoing reality of pain, trauma, and injustice that many still experience today.

Yet even in the midst of such darkness, we are reminded that God does not turn away from the wounded. He sees, He cares, and He enters into our suffering. The passage challenges us to acknowledge the weight of injustice while also pointing us toward the God who brings healing, restoration, and ultimate justice.

This sermon invites us to wrestle honestly with life’s “living nightmares” while holding fast to the truth that God’s presence and promises remain steadfast, even when the world feels broken beyond repair.

In this powerful message, Pastor Clarence Stamps II explores how the gospel calls us to more than simply avoiding conflict or pretending the past never happened. Instead, through the transforming work of Jesus Christ, reconciliation becomes a process of restoration, healing, and grace that changes both our relationship with God and our relationships with others.

Looking at the story of Jacob and Esau, Clarence shows how God’s hand was at work even through years of tension, deceit, and brokenness. Their eventual reunion demonstrates that reconciliation is not about minimizing pain, but about allowing God to do what only He can—softening hearts, breaking down pride, and making peace where peace once seemed impossible.

This message challenges us to examine our own lives and relationships. How do we handle wounds that run deep? How do we seek forgiveness when we’ve caused harm? And how do we extend it when we’ve been wronged? True reconciliation requires humility, trust in God’s timing, and a willingness to let the gospel shape the way we forgive and move forward.

In this thought-provoking message, Pastor Clarence Stamps II teaches that the Christian life often flips our expectations upside down. Victory doesn’t come through self-promotion, strength, or control—but through surrender, humility, and obedience to Christ. Drawing from the story of Jacob and Esau, Pastor Clarence highlights how Jacob’s striving for blessing led to conflict, deception, and brokenness. Yet God’s grace worked through Jacob’s weakness to accomplish His greater plan. This biblical account points us to the truth that God often uses what the world sees as failure or loss to bring about His lasting purposes. Looking ultimately to Jesus’ example on the cross, we see how what appeared to be defeat was in fact the greatest victory in history. By laying down our own agendas, we step into the kind of triumph that only God can give.

In this engaging message, guest speaker Anthony Raffa reminds us that Jacob’s struggles, flaws, and patterns of grasping for control often mirror our own.

Anthony walks through how Jacob’s life reveals the tension between human weakness and God’s unwavering faithfulness. Even when Jacob deceived, wrestled, and stumbled, God never abandoned him—and the same is true for us.

In this message, Anthony invites us to look honestly at the “Jacob” in each of us: our tendency to rely on self, manipulate circumstances, or cling tightly to what we think we need. Yet, he points us back to the good news that God, in His mercy, meets us right in those places, reshaping us through His grace and calling us to trust Him more fully.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of your shortcomings or wrestled with surrendering control, this sermon will encourage you with the truth that God’s promises are bigger than our failures.

In this powerful message, Pastor Clarence Stamps II invites us to see how God is always at work — even when His hand seems hidden. Preaching from Genesis, Pastor Clarence unpacks the story of Jacob to reveal a God who orchestrates events for His purposes, weaving together the threads of His plan in ways we may not recognize until later.

Whether you’re facing uncertainty, waiting for an answer, or struggling to understand your circumstances, this message reminds us that God’s sovereignty is active and unfailing. He is never absent, never idle, and always working for the good of those who love Him.

In this challenging and reflective message, Pastor Clarence Stamps II explores the hidden struggle of schadenfreude—taking quiet pleasure in someone else’s misfortune. Drawing from Scripture, he helps us uncover the pride, envy, and insecurity that often fuel this response in our hearts.

Through the lens of God's grace, Pastor Clarence calls us to a better way: to root out comparison, cultivate compassion, and rejoice in the good of others. This message offers both conviction and hope for anyone who’s wrestled with bitterness, rivalry, or the temptation to look down on others.

In this message, Jason Botbyl, Pastor of Multiplication at Crossroads Bible Church, teaches from Genesis 28:10–22, where Jacob—on the run and all alone—encounters God in a dream at Bethel. Through this powerful moment in Jacob’s life, we’re reminded that even when we feel uncertain, isolated, or in need, God is fully present and already at work.

Pastor Jason unpacks how this passage shows us a God who sees us, meets us where we are, and promises to never leave us. Just as God knew Jacob’s needs, He knows ours too—and He faithfully provides, not just physically, but spiritually and relationally.

This sermon invites us to trust in God’s presence and provision, even when the road ahead is unclear.

In this powerful message, guest speaker Dirk VanEyk challenges us to stop pretending and start living in the freedom of being fully known and fully loved. Drawing from Scripture and real-life experience, Dirk invites us to drop the false selves we project and embrace a deeper, more authentic walk with Christ. We all wear masks—some to hide our pain, others to protect our pride. But what if God is calling us to live with radical honesty instead?

Whether you’re tired of performing, afraid of being exposed, or just longing for deeper connection with God and others—this message is for you.

In this message from Genesis 25, Pastor Clarence Stamps II takes us into the story of Esau and Jacob to expose a deeper truth: uncontrolled desires, even ones that seem harmless or justified, can quietly lead us away from what matters most.

Esau’s hunger wasn’t the issue. Jacob’s ambition wasn’t the only problem. But when desire is shaped by the flesh instead of surrendered to God, it becomes destructive.

This sermon explores how our longings—whether for control, affirmation, comfort, or success—can either be submitted to Christ and transformed, or left to burn out of control. Through vivid imagery, honest questions, and rich biblical insight, Pastor Clarence invites us to examine what’s fueling us and whether it’s worth the cost.

In the opening message of our new summer series The Gospel According to Jacob, Pastor Clarence Stamps II leads us into the complex and often painful story of Jacob’s beginnings—a story marked by brokenness, struggle, and divine purpose.

Drawing from Genesis 25:19–26, Pastor Clarence explores how Jacob’s life was shaped from birth by family dysfunction, generational pain, and a name that literally defined him as “deceiver.” But Jacob’s story isn’t unique. It reflects the brokenness we see all around us—and in ourselves.

This sermon invites us to see that even in the most fractured places—infertility, identity wounds, betrayal, or injustice—God is working. Through Jacob’s life and through our own, Pastor Clarence reminds us that it’s only when we come to the end of ourselves that we encounter the beginning of God’s redeeming purpose. Jesus entered our brokenness, took it upon Himself at the cross, and rose to bring us restoration and new identity.

No matter your past, your name, or your pain—there is hope for your brokenness. You are not defined by what you’ve done, but by what Christ has done for you.

In this deeply encouraging message, Kevin McKissick—Associate Pastor at Tabernacle Community Church—joins us as a guest speaker at Indwelling to explore what it means to live with enduring faith. Through Scripture and real-life reflection, Kevin calls us to remain steady in our trust in God, especially in seasons of waiting, hardship, or uncertainty. He reminds us that enduring faith is not passive but active—a daily choice to believe in God’s promises and rely on His strength. Whether you're feeling weary or seeking to grow in perseverance, this message invites you to hold on to hope anchored in Christ.

In the concluding message in the Weapons of Warfare series, Elder Rob Teigen centers on the last verse in our passage from Ephesians 6:10-18, specifically highlighting the Armor of God, with an emphasis on prayer as our primary weapon and sustained defense. Spiritual battles are ongoing and prayer isn't a one-time thing. Teigen emphasizes that perseverance is essential to our spiritual lives. This sermon reminds us that we don’t pray alone—our prayers are joined by Jesus’ intercession and empowered by the Holy Spirit. He reminds believers that God places people in our lives—our fellow soldiers—to pray with and support us. Teigen urges the church to stay equipped and engaged. Prayer activates the armor God has given, reminds us we’re never alone, and sustains us in the spiritual battles we face daily. As the send-off in the “Weapons of Warfare” series, it calls believers to rise, pray, persevere—and stand ready together.

In this thought-provoking message, Pastor Clarence Stamps II continues Indwelling’s sermon series on the Armor of God. Preaching from Ephesians 6:17, he unpacks the significance of the Sword of the Spirit—God’s Word—as our offensive weapon in spiritual warfare. Learn how Scripture equips us to stand firm against the enemy, cut through deception, and walk in truth and victory. Whether you’re new to faith or have walked with Christ for years, this sermon will challenge and encourage you to wield the Word with boldness and faith.

Join us for this powerful message from Pastor Kevin Heyne as he continues our series on the Armor of God with a focus on the Helmet of Salvation. In this sermon, Pastor Kevin explores how our identity in Christ and the assurance of salvation protect our minds and shapes our daily walk with God. Discover what it means to guard your thoughts, stand firm in your faith, and live with the confidence that comes from knowing you are saved.

In this thought-provoking sermon, Pastor Clarence Stamps II explores how faith protects, strengthens, and anchors believers in the midst of spiritual battles and everyday challenges. Drawing from Ephesians 6 and other key passages, Pastor Clarence teaches how our faith is not just belief—it’s a living shield that extinguishes the enemy's attacks and equips us to stand firm in Christ. Whether you’re facing doubt, fear, or hardship, this message will encourage you to trust in God’s promises and walk boldly in His truth. Let this sermon remind you that your faith isn’t fragile—it’s forged for the fight.

In this inspiring message Pastor Clarence Stamps II unpacks the biblical foundation for living a life rooted in God's peace, even amid the chaos and challenges of the world around us. Discover how true peace isn’t found in circumstances, but in the presence and promises of God. Whether you're seeking encouragement, direction, or simply a deeper understanding of what it means to walk with Christ, this message will speak to your heart.

In this powerful sermon, Dr. Kenneth Reid delves into the crucial role of righteousness in the believer's spiritual battles. Drawing from Ephesians 6:14, he emphasizes the "breastplate of righteousness" as an essential part of the Armor of God, protecting our hearts and guiding our actions in the face of spiritual adversity. Discover how living a righteous life fortifies your faith and empowers you to stand firm against the challenges of the spiritual realm.

In this powerful message, Pastor Clarence unpacks the importance of living by truth—not as an idea, but as a person: Jesus Christ.

Drawing from Ephesians 6, he explains how the “belt of truth” is the first piece of God’s armor for a reason. Just like a soldier’s belt holds everything together and protects vital areas, the truth of Jesus anchors and guards our hearts and minds. We live in a culture where truth constantly shifts, and Satan—called the father of lies—works hard to twist what we believe about ourselves, about God, and about life. But when we build our lives on the unchanging truth of Christ, those lies begin to fall apart.

Pastor Clarence challenges us to identify the lies we’ve believed and invites us to stand firm in the truth of the gospel. Jesus doesn’t just confront lies—He demolishes them.

Truth isn’t a theory. It’s a relationship. And when Jesus is at the center, truth will always win.