Purpose Church Sermons

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today, Pastor Eric Holmstrom continues teaching on God’s tactics and how we fight back against the spiritual battles we face every day. Leaning on Ephesians 6:18-24, this message shows us how to stand firm through God’s power, plan, practices, and people. If you’ve ever felt under attack or overwhelmed by spiritual challenges, this message […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today, Pastor Eric Holmstrom continues our series The War You’re In with a powerful look at Ephesians 6:10-20. Last week we uncovered the enemy’s tactics, and this week we discover God’s tactics, how we can stand strong and fight back. Through the Armor of God, prayer, fasting, and worship, we learn how to live […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ We are in a spiritual war, and the enemy will do whatever he can to pull us away from God. The Bible tells us that Satan uses lies, distractions, discouragement, and division to keep people from fully following Jesus. But God’s Word also shows us how to stand firm in His strength and walk […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ We are in a spiritual war that we cannot afford to ignore and today, we uncover what Scripture teaches about Satan and his demons, while also lifting our eyes to the goodness, power, and presence of God. From Genesis to Revelation, we’ll see that God alone gives life, sustains His people, and calls us […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Whether we realize it or not, each of us is in a spiritual war. Sin, the world, and Satan are real enemies working to pull us away from God, but in Christ we don’t fight for victory. We fight from victory. In this message kicking off our new series The War You’re In, we’ll […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Do you ever find it hard to get your soul to praise the Lord? In Psalm 103, David shows us how to train our souls by remembering what is always true about God. In this message, Sarah Holmstrom reminds us that God forgives all our sins, redeems anything, loves us fully, and never forgets […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ The universe holds trillions of galaxies, yet the God who created them all knows you personally. In this message from Psalm 139, Pastor Eric Holmstrom reminds us that we are fully known and fully loved by the Creator of the cosmos. Discover how God’s intimate presence and care can change the way you see […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ God’s goodness isn’t just past-tense or future hope but is real-time, right now. From His enduring love, to His protection, to His purpose and promise, Psalm 118 invites us to see God’s goodness in every season of life. Study Guide | Download Audio File

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today we continue our series “never the same” with Pastor Eric Holmstrom. Pastor Eric, leads us through a sermon on how to fully experience God even when life is crazy. Study Guide | Download Audio File

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today we continue our series “never the same” with special guest speaker, Pastor Glenn Gunderson! Glenn, leads us through a sermon about how there is a Psalm for every season of life. Study Guide | Download Audio File

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today we continue our series “never the same” with another guest speaker, Pastor Joey Versace! Joey, leads us through a sermon about when we feel God forsakes us and is actually right by our side the whole time. Study Guide | Download Audio File

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today we continue our series “never the same” with a guest speaker, Scott Hitzel. Scott was commissioned by Rick Warren to help launch Saddleback Church’s multi-site movement and then with years of executive leadership experience in thriving Southern California churches, he now serves as Vice President at The Paterson Center, where he helps people […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ What does life look like when we trust God as our Good Shepherd? In one of the most beloved psalms in Scripture, Psalm 23 paints a vivid picture of God’s presence, provision, and peace in every season. Today, Pastor Claire Bertrand walks us verse by verse, helping us reflect on how God lovingly leads […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ What do your strongest emotions reveal about your heart? In Jonah 4, the story takes a turn, not because God fails, but because Jonah is furious that God showed mercy to people he didn’t think deserved it. This message explores how ungodly anger can cloud our vision, distort our priorities, and keep us from […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ This week is our Pastor swap where we get to hear from our Purpose en Español Pastor, David Vargas. No matter how far you’ve run or how many times you’ve failed, God’s grace still has the final word. In Jonah 3, we see a powerful portrait of a God who gives second chances, not […]

God doesn’t give up on us—even when we run. In this message from Jonah 2, Pastor Eric shares how God’s grace often shows up in unexpected, difficult, or even painful ways—not to punish us, but to get our attention and draw us back to Him. From the depths of despair, Jonah discovers the surprising character […]

Why do we really run from God? In this powerful kickoff to our new series No Thanks, God, Pastor Eric dives into Jonah 1 to uncover the deeper reason behind our resistance to God’s call: the desire to be our own god. Through Jonah’s story, we confront our own selfishness, impatience, and the dark places […]

On this Vision Sunday, Pastor Eric unpacks the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25, reminding us that God entrusts us with incredible resources—not to bury, but to boldly invest in His Kingdom. As we launch into our FY26 theme of ENGAGE, discover how Purpose Church is inviting everyone, everywhere to fully live out their […]

This week at Purpose Church, we have one of our ministry partners Rev. Dr. Sameh Maurice sharing about some of the ministry being done in Egypt! He is the Senior Pastor of Kasr El Dobara Evangelical Church (KDEC), with a strong network of ministries across the Middle East. A former prominent surgeon, Dr. Sameh Maurice […]

This week at Purpose Church, we’re looking at one of Jesus’ most direct and powerful teachings—His warning against hypocrisy in Matthew 23. In a message titled “Five Sins of Hypocrisy,” we’ll explore what frustrated Jesus most about the religious leaders of His time—and how His words can transform our own hearts and actions today. From […]