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This sermon shows you how to find your purpose in God’s church and stop living as a spectator in your faith. Using the story of Nehemiah, you’ll discover that God has given every believer a part to build and something in their hands He can use. You don’t have to preach, lead thousands, or have everything figured out to make an eternal difference. You simply have to stop asking, “What can the church do for me?” and start asking, “What can God do through me?” In this sermon, Pastor Travis Hearn of Impact Church teaches how Nehemiah’s rebuilding of Jerusalem reveals what can happen when ordinary people take ownership, use what God has given them, and build together. In this sermon, you’ll learn: How to find your purpose and your place in God’s church Why God can use what you already have in your hands How to stop being a spectator and start making a difference Why you don’t have to do everything—you just have to build your part What Nehemiah teaches about serving, sacrifice, and working together How your time, gifts, influence, generosity, and testimony can impact eternity You were never meant to spend your life sitting on the sidelines. There’s a wall with your name on it. There’s a hammer in your hand. Pick it up and build something that will outlive you.

If you feel like giving up because you’re exhausted, discouraged, or overwhelmed, don’t make a permanent decision in a temporary season. The story of Elijah shows that even strong people can reach a point where they feel like they have nothing left. But God met Elijah in his exhaustion, restored his strength, corrected his isolation, and reminded him that his purpose was not finished. This sermon will help you understand how to keep going when you want to quit and trust God when you’re running on empty. In this sermon, Pastor Travis Hearn of Impact Church teaches how God responded when Elijah wanted to quit—and what his story reveals about exhaustion, isolation, recovery, perseverance, and continuing in your calling. In this sermon, you’ll learn: Why you can feel like quitting right after a major victory How exhaustion can make you question things God already settled Why you shouldn’t make permanent decisions when you’re temporarily exhausted How isolation can make giving up sound reasonable What to do when you feel alone, discouraged, or spiritually drained Why the thing you almost quit may be connected to someone else’s future I Almost Quit Final You may be tired, but tired doesn’t mean finished. The cave isn’t your identity, exhaustion doesn’t get to write your ending, and your worst moment doesn’t cancel your calling. What feels like the end may become the place where God restores you and gives you strength to get up again.

What does it really mean to put God first with your money? The Bible teaches that how we handle our finances reveals what we value and trust. In this message, you’ll discover what the Bible says about tithing, why giving God the first matters, and how biblical principles can bring order to your finances and your life. Tithing isn't simply about giving money—it’s about putting God first and allowing Him to shape your heart, priorities, and decisions. In this sermon at Impact Church, guest speaker Pastor Tauren Wells, pastor of Church of Whitestone in Austin, Texas, teaches how God’s principles, patterns, and promises reveal a different way to approach our money and our lives. In this sermon, you’ll learn: What the Bible really teaches about tithing Why putting God first changes the way you handle money Why the “first” matters when it comes to biblical giving How tithing moves beyond a transaction and transforms your heart What Scripture teaches about the firstborn, firstfruits, and first tenth How biblical principles can help bring order to your finances and priorities God doesn’t want to simply be somewhere on your priority list—He wants to be first. When your life is reordered around Him, your money becomes more than something you manage. It becomes an act of worship. The question isn’t only what you’re willing to give, but who sits at the center of everything you have. 📘 Resources & Next Steps Order The Fire Is For You by Pastor Travis Hearn: 👉 https://shorturl.at/2urfk Receive your bonus gifts: 👉 https://travishearn.com Support Impact Church and help us reach people around the world: 👉 https://www.impactchurch.com/give 🌎 Stay Connected Website: https://impactchurch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactchurch/Impact Facebook: https://facebook.com/impactchurchscottsdale X: https://twitter.com/impactchurchaz Pastor Travis Hearn: Instagram: https://instagram.com/pastortravishearn X: https://twitter.com/travishearn

If you feel stuck in negative thoughts, worry, doubt, or old ways of thinking, God can renew your mind and prepare you for something new. The Bible teaches that real transformation begins when you change the way you think and learn to recognize what God is doing now. In this sermon, discover how to renew your mind through five practical, biblical steps: reset, resist, replace, rest, and repeat. You don’t have to keep responding to a new season with an old mindset. In this sermon, Guest Speaker Montell Jordan teaches how renewing your mind helps you recognize God’s new direction, break old thought patterns, and respond to His voice with faith. In this sermon, you’ll learn: How to renew your mind according to Romans 12:2 Why old ways of thinking can keep you from recognizing what God is doing How to resist negative thoughts, doubt, and spiritual attacks How to replace worry with the truth of God’s Word Why prayer and rest are essential for a renewed mind How to build new thought patterns that last God may be doing something new, but a new season can require a new way of thinking. Don’t let yesterday’s pattern become tomorrow’s limitation. Reset. Resist. Replace. Rest. Repeat—and make room for what God wants to do next.

How do you know when you’re chasing the wrong thing? Sometimes the warning signs are right in front of you, but your desire to keep moving forward keeps you from seeing them. In Numbers 22, Balaam was so focused on where he wanted to go that he couldn’t see what God was trying to stop him from doing. This sermon shows you how to recognize God’s warning signs, change direction, and stop fighting battles you were never meant to fight. In this sermon, Guest Speaker Dr. Scott Williams teaches from the story of Balaam in Numbers 22 and reveals three signs that can help you recognize when you’re chasing the wrong thing. In this sermon, you’ll learn: How to know when you’re chasing the wrong thing Why other people may see warning signs you’re missing How to recognize when God may be trying to redirect you Why ignored warning signs can become harder to overlook How to know when you’re fighting the wrong battle When it’s time to stop, turn around, and choose a different direction You can be so focused on getting where you want to go that you miss what God is trying to show you along the way. Sometimes the obstacle in front of you isn’t keeping you from your breakthrough—it’s keeping you from the wrong destination.

Pain can change the way you walk through life, but it does not have to stop you. If you’re trying to figure out how to keep going when life hurts, Scripture shows that your wounds do not have to define your future. Through the stories of Jacob, Lazarus, and Paul, we see that God can change your weakness into dependence, call you out of what tried to bury you, and give you strength even when the pain does not disappear. Your wounds may change you, but they do not get the final word. In this sermon, Pastor Travis Hearn of Impact Church teaches how God meets us in our wounds, frees us from what belongs in the past, and gives us grace to keep walking even when life has changed us. In this sermon, you’ll learn: • How to keep going when life hurts and you don’t feel like yourself anymore • Why your wounds and weaknesses do not define your identity • How to stop carrying shame, guilt, fear, and labels from your past • What to do when God doesn’t remove the pain you prayed He would remove • Why God’s grace can be stronger than the weakness you still carry • How God can redeem what tried to destroy you You may walk differently after what happened to you. You may still carry the scar. But the wound that changed your walk does not get to decide where your story ends. You’re still here. You’re still moving. And by the grace of God, you’re still walkin’.

Pain can leave wounds that change how you see yourself, your future, and even God. But what hurt you does not have to define you or have the final word. In this message, you’ll learn how God can turn your pain into purpose by redeeming what you’ve been through and using your story to bring hope to someone else. Your scars can become evidence that what tried to break you did not win. In this sermon, Pastor Travis Hearn of Impact Church teaches how God can redeem your wounds, transform your pain into purpose, and use the healing you’ve received to help others find hope. In this sermon, you’ll learn: Why painful things happen even when God is good How God can redeem what the enemy meant for harm How to turn your pain into purpose instead of letting it define you Why your testimony could help someone else heal How to stop building your identity around what hurt you Why your scars can become evidence of God’s faithfulness You survived what was supposed to silence you. Now God can use the very place where you were wounded to bring life to someone else. Don’t waste what God has redeemed. Your wounds don’t get the final word.

Hidden wounds can affect your relationships, your choices, and the way you see yourself—even when no one else knows you’re hurting. In Mark 5, the woman with the issue of blood shows us that healing from hidden wounds begins when we stop hiding and move toward Jesus. God does not ask you to pretend you’re okay or clean yourself up before coming to Him. This sermon will help you confront hidden pain, break the cycle of shame, and take a step toward the healing Jesus offers. In this sermon, Pastor Travis Hearn of Impact Church teaches how Jesus responds to our hidden wounds with healing, grace, and a new identity. In this sermon, you’ll learn: Why hiding your pain can keep you from healing How hidden wounds affect your relationships and everyday life Why honesty with God is an important step toward healing What the woman with the issue of blood teaches us about overcoming shame How Jesus sees you differently than your wounds do How to stop letting fear, guilt, church hurt, or disappointment keep you from Jesus You may have learned how to smile while you’re hurting, succeed while you’re struggling, and keep moving while you’re bleeding inside. But you were never meant to make peace with the wounds Jesus came to heal. Your wound may tell you to stay hidden. Jesus says, “Come to Me.”

Unhealed wounds can affect your marriage, friendships, parenting, and even your faith. When pain is left unresolved, it can leak into the people around you—even people who never caused the hurt. In this sermon, you’ll discover how Jesus brings healing to your wounds so you can stop repeating old patterns and start breaking unhealthy cycles. In this sermon, Pastor Travis Hearn of Impact Church teaches how God can transform your wounds instead of allowing them to be transferred to the people you love. In this sermon, you’ll learn: How unhealed wounds affect your relationships Why hurt people often hurt people How to let God heal the wounds you’ve been hiding Why you shouldn’t make today’s relationships pay yesterday’s debts How Jesus can help you break generational cycles of pain How your healing can become a source of healing for others Your pain does not have to become your legacy. What wounded you can be transformed by God, and the cycle can stop with you. Jesus doesn't just heal you so you can survive your past—He heals you so your healing can impact the people around you.

Emotional wounds have a way of shaping how we see ourselves, our relationships, and even our future. Whether you've experienced rejection, betrayal, abuse, divorce, addiction, or deep disappointment, healing begins when you stop believing your pain is your identity. In this message, you'll discover how Jesus doesn't define you by your wounds but by who He created you to be. If you've ever felt trapped by your past, this sermon offers biblical hope, healing, and a new way forward. In this sermon, Pastor Travis Hearn of Impact Church teaches how Jesus heals more than our pain—He restores our identity, calls us by a new name, and invites us to walk in the freedom He purchased for us. In this sermon, you'll learn: Why your emotional wounds should never become your identity How Jesus breaks the labels shame, trauma, and failure place on your life What John 5 teaches about healing your heart—not just your circumstances How to stop living through yesterday's pain and start walking in God's purpose Why your greatest wound can become your greatest testimony How to embrace the identity God speaks over your life instead of the lies of your past Your story doesn't end where you were wounded. Jesus doesn't erase your past—He redeems it. The very pain that once held you captive can become undeniable evidence of God's grace, faithfulness, and transforming power. The wound that tried to define you can become the testimony that points others to Christ.

What really happens when God shows up? The Bible shows that God's presence doesn't just inspire people—it transforms them. In this message, you'll discover how one encounter with God can expose what's been holding you back, rearrange your priorities, and remind you that no situation is beyond His power. If you've been praying for breakthrough, healing, or direction, this sermon will encourage you to trust that God still changes lives today. In this sermon, Pastor Travis Hearn of Impact Church teaches how God's presence reveals what is hidden, calls us to surrender, and proves that Jesus always has the final say—even when situations seem impossible. In this sermon, you'll learn: Why God's presence exposes hidden struggles to bring healing—not shame How one encounter with Jesus can completely change the direction of your life Why lasting freedom comes from God's power, not human effort What Peter, Isaiah, and Lazarus teach us about responding when God moves How to trust God when it feels like He's too late Why Jesus always has the final word over fear, addiction, brokenness, and death One moment with God can accomplish what years of striving never could. When God shows up, chains are broken, hearts are restored, faith comes alive, and what seemed impossible becomes possible. Don't settle for another ordinary moment—lean in and discover what can happen when the presence of God changes everything.

Have you ever felt like you're capable of more, but something keeps holding you back? This message reveals how hidden lies, false labels, and limiting beliefs can keep you stuck long after God has already set you free. Discover what the Bible teaches about breaking free from a "grasshopper mentality," embracing your God-given identity, and living without the limitations you've accepted. In this sermon, Pastor Travis Hearn of Impact Church teaches how God removes the invisible lids that keep people trapped in fear, insecurity, shame, and self-doubt so they can walk confidently into His purpose. In this sermon, you'll learn: Why the lies you believe can limit your future more than your circumstances How to stop defining yourself by labels from your past What the "grasshopper mentality" is and how it keeps people from God's promises Why Jesus speaks to who you're becoming—not who you've been How to release the limitations that have been holding you back What it means to truly live in the freedom Christ has already given you The lid isn't what's holding you back anymore. The prison door has already been opened. The question is whether you'll keep living like you're confined—or step into the freedom, purpose, and identity God has already spoken over your life. Today is the day the brake comes off, the lies come off, and the lid comes off.

Change is something everyone wants, but few people are willing to embrace when it costs them comfort. In this message, you'll discover why lasting transformation requires more than good intentions—it requires following Jesus on a path that is often different, difficult, and driven by faith. If you've been struggling to grow, overcome old habits, or trust God through uncertainty, this sermon will help you understand why healthy change is worth the challenge. In this sermon, Pastor Darrison Tellez of Free House Church in Miami joins Impact Church to teach why following Jesus isn't about finding the easiest path—it's about becoming the person God created you to be through genuine transformation.

If you've experienced real life change through Jesus, it shouldn't stay private. This sermon explores why a genuine relationship with Christ naturally leads to sharing your faith with others. Discover what the Bible teaches about spiritual transformation, overcoming fear, and why changed people change people through the power of the gospel. In this sermon, Pastor Travis Hearn of Impact Church teaches why staying close to Jesus changes the way we live, speak, and influence the people around us. In this sermon, you'll learn: Why sharing your faith is a natural result of knowing Jesus How to overcome the fear of talking about your beliefs What it means to stay close to Jesus every day Why the gospel is too powerful to keep to yourself How God uses transformed lives to transform others What Scripture teaches about living boldly without shame The world doesn't need louder opinions—it needs lives that have been truly changed. When you've encountered Jesus, your story becomes evidence of His power. One transformed life can become the beginning of someone else's breakthrough, reminding us that changed people don't just experience grace—they share it.

Your words have more power than you realize. They can build trust or destroy relationships, bring healing or deepen wounds, inspire faith or spread fear. The Bible teaches that the words we speak reveal what's happening in our hearts, and changing your life begins with changing your mouth. If you've ever struggled with anger, gossip, criticism, or saying things you regret, this message will show you God's path toward lasting transformation. In this sermon, Pastor Travis Hearn of Impact Church teaches how a changed heart produces changed words, why our speech matters to God, and how the Holy Spirit can transform the way we speak so our words bring life instead of destruction. In this sermon, you'll learn: Why your words have the power to shape your relationships and your future How to control your tongue before it causes lasting damage What your speech reveals about the condition of your heart Why gossip, slander, lying, and reckless words don't belong in a changed life How to use your words to encourage, heal, and point people toward Jesus What it means to fully consecrate your mouth to God Every conversation is a choice. Every sentence plants a seed. You can leave people wounded or strengthened, discouraged or encouraged, farther from God or closer to Him. When Jesus changes your heart, He changes your words—and changed words have the power to change lives.