Transformation Church Tallahassee

Ryan Kramer
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Transformation Church is a multi-cultural, multigenerational church located at 2300 Old Bainbridge Road in Tallahassee, Florida.

  1. 3D AGO

    From Information to Transformation // relationSHIFT // Ryan Kramer

    We live in a world saturated with spiritual content. We can access more sermons, podcasts, and worship songs in 24 hours than previous generations could in a lifetime. Yet, many of us feel a frustrating disconnect: we know the truth, but we aren't experiencing the freedom. Ryan Kramer dives into the book of James to explain that the "blessed life" isn't found in what we know, but in what we choose to do. This teaching challenges us to stop deceiving ourselves and start looking intently into the mirror of God’s Word to find true restoration. -- Knowing versus doing: Why exercise, relationships, and spiritual growth all require application over mere information. -- The "Text Message" from James: Understanding that James wasn't worried about his church believing the wrong things; he was worried they weren't living out the right things. -- The Simmering Crockpot: A look at how "frustration" is often just a polite word for the internal anger that prevents the righteousness God desires. -- The Mirror Analogy: The vital difference between "glancing" at the Word to see the obvious and "gazing" intently to see what truly needs attention. -- The Danger of the Gap: Why delaying obedience leads to a callous heart and makes disobedience feel acceptable. -- The Sozo Life: How consistent obedience leads to a life of being rescued, restored, and aligned with God’s purpose. Scriptures for Further Study -- James 1:19-25 +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

    42 min

  2. FEB 15

    From Routine to Relationship // relationSHIFT // Andrea Kramer

    In a world that demands constant productivity, it is easy to let the "God things" become just another set of chores. We attend the meetings, lead the small groups, and check the boxes, yet we still find ourselves stressed and unable to sleep. Andrea Kramer dives into the danger of separating our "spiritual" lives from our "everyday" lives, reminding us that God wants to inhabit every moment—including the commute through Florida traffic. Using the story of Mary and Martha, this message explores: -- Why we become resentful and "snarky" when busyness replaces closeness with Jesus. -- How to match your pace to the "metronome" of the Holy Spirit rather than the frantic speed of the world. -- The difference between producing fruit through striving and bearing fruit by abiding in the Vine. -- Practical steps to return, rest, and receive so that your soul can find its rhythm again. Scriptures for Further Study -- James 4:8 -- 1 Corinthians 10:31 -- Luke 10:38-42 -- Psalm 46:10 -- Matthew 11:28-30 -- John 15:5 +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

    38 min

  3. FEB 8

    Where Are You Standing? // relationSHIFT // Ryan Kramer

    In 1991, McDonald's launched the "McLean"—a healthy burger that people said they wanted, but no one actually bought. This phenomenon, known by psychologists as the "intention-action gap," doesn't just apply to fast food; it is the primary reason many Christians feel distant from God. In this opening message of the relationSHIFT series, Ryan Kramer explores James Chapter 4 to diagnose the root cause of spiritual drift. Using the powerful imagery of a campfire, he explains that God never moves away from us; we simply step back until the cold makes us numb. If you are tired of a casual faith and ready to reignite your relationship with God, this message offers the practical path back to the heat of His presence. -- The "Intention-Action Gap" explains why we often fail to do what we know is good for us, creating a disconnect between our beliefs and our daily lives. -- James Chapter 4 serves as a wake-up call to believers who have developed a casual faith, highlighting how unchecked desires create conflict and distance from God. -- Spiritual drift is rarely caused by a sudden rejection of God; instead, it is a slow accumulation of small steps away from Him caused by the busyness of life. -- God is like a fire: He does not change or move. Our experience of His warmth is entirely dependent on our proximity to Him. -- "Paradoxical heat sensation" is a physical condition where freezing to death feels like burning up; similarly, spiritual drift eventually numbs us to the reality of our distance from God. -- The solution to a cold spiritual life isn't a massive overhaul, but a single intentional step back toward the fire. Scriptures for Further Study -- James 4:1-10 +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

    38 min

  4. FEB 1

    Release It // Cheat Code // Ryan Kramer

    We finished the fast, and now we finish the series. In this final and most challenging message of the "Cheat Code" series, Pastor Ryan tackles the Christian F-word: forgiveness. Using Paul's letter to the Ephesians and his own powerful testimony, this teaching reveals why some people can go from tragic pasts to inspiring futures—and why others stay stuck. From understanding how footholds give the enemy a base of operations in your life to discovering the four steps to releasing the past (decide don't feel, go first, name the debt, release it to God)—this message is raw, honest, and transformative. If you've been carrying the weight of unforgiveness, bitterness, or anger, this message will show you how to release your past so your past can release you. Their hardship doesn't have to destroy your life, but it will quietly ruin it. At some point, you have to decide: will your past remind you or define you? *Scripture:* Ephesians 4:26-32 *Big Idea:* We have to release the past so that our past can release us. Forgiveness doesn't let them off the hook—it allows you to take back control of your future. Your past will remind you, but it doesn't have to define you. *Key Quote:* "You have to release the past so that your past can release you. Forgiveness is a decision: you don't owe me anymore." ⸻ *Key Topics:* How people go from tragic pasts to inspiring futures The Circle of Blame: owning our part vs. dealing with their part Ephesians 4:26 - In your anger, do not sin How many sunsets will you hold on to anger? Don't give the devil a foothold (base of operations) Signs of a foothold: react vs. respond, rehearse conversations, protect before trust Forgiveness is not a feeling—it's a decision Four steps: Decide don't feel, Go first, Name the debt, Release it to God Forgiveness isn't bolt cutters—it's a pry bar (you'll do it more than once) Pastor Ryan's testimony: from pain to purpose +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

    53 min

  5. JAN 25

    The Power of Alignment // Ryan Kramer

    "Prayer reconnects us to God, and fasting removes the competition." — Pastor Ryan Kramer In this message, Pastor Ryan Kramer explores the gap between knowing God’s power and experiencing it. When we face "this kind" of mountain—the stubborn habits, the long-term obstacles, or the silent heavens—the answer isn't simply more faith, but faith placed in the right Person. By understanding our nature as body, soul, and spirit, we can use the tools of prayer and fasting to bring our lives back into harmony with God's will. -- The Danger of Familiarity: How past successes can lead us to rely on our own strength and routines rather than a fresh dependence on the Holy Spirit. -- Little Faith vs. Mustard Seed Faith: Why Jesus rebuked the disciples for "little faith" but praised the "mustard seed." It isn't about the size of your faith, but where you place it. -- The Triune Being: Understanding how our body (fleshly appetites) and soul (mind and emotions) often compete with our spirit for control. -- Prayer and Fasting: The two-fold process of reconnecting with the Creator while intentionally silencing the distractions and cravings that hinder our spiritual growth. -- The Purpose of Difficulty: Recognizing that God allows "uncomfortable" seasons to move us from casual faith to a deeper, more transformative reliance on Him. Scriptures for Further Study -- Matthew 17:1-21 -- Deuteronomy 32:5 -- Matthew 10:1 -- Genesis 1:26-27 +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

    37 min

  6. JAN 18

    Rethink It // Cheat Code // Ryan Kramer

    Cheat Code: Rethink It | Breaking Free from Repeated Patterns What was I thinking? If you've ever asked yourself that question after repeating the same mistake—this message is for you. In week 3 of "Cheat Code," Pastor Ryan unpacks Romans 12:2 and reveals why we keep doing things we don't want to do anymore. Using the restoration process of refinishing furniture, this teaching shows the three-step process of renewing your mind and finally breaking the cycle. If we think the way we used to think, we'll do the things we used to do. Renewal without removal never lasts. 📖 *Scripture:* Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2:15-16, Acts 9 💡 *Big Idea:* Don't conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Renewal without removal never lasts. ❤️ *Key Quote:* "It's then and only then when we refuse to conform and lean into transformation that God's will begins to become clearer in our life." ⸻ 📚 *Key Topics:* Why we keep asking "What was I thinking?" but never pause for the answer Romans 12:1 - Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice Romans 12:2 - Don't conform, be transformed by renewing your mind Conformity vs. transformation: default vs. intentional The furniture restoration analogy: new paint over old surface doesn't last The 3-step restoration process: Clean the surface, Repair the damage, Protect the progress Seek Week, Small Groups, and Church attendance as practical next steps When we lean into transformation, God's will becomes clearer +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

    42 min

  7. JAN 11

    Own It // Cheat Code // Ryan Kramer

    Cheat Code: Own It | Breaking Free from Repeated Patterns Same struggles, different year. Same issues, different relationship. Why do we keep repeating the same patterns? In week 2 of the "Cheat Code" series, Pastor Ryan tackles the hardest but most essential step to breaking free: owning our part in our past. Using the powerful account of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3, this message explores why we hide, blame, and repeat the same mistakes—and how taking responsibility for our piece of the story can bring the clarity and freedom we've been searching for. From understanding why sin didn't just break our relationship with God but also broke our willingness to take responsibility, to discovering how blame smuggles old issues into new seasons—this teaching will challenge you to ask the question we all avoid: "What was my part?" Whether you've been stuck in cycles of blame or ready to lower the emotional temperature in your life—this message is packed with biblical truth, honest vulnerability, and a kingdom principle that will change everything: The only way to make peace with your past is by owning your piece of your past. 📖 Scripture Reference: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:8-13, Matthew 5:8 💡 Big Idea: We cannot blame our way into a better future. Blame smuggles our old issues into new seasons. The only way to make peace with your past is by owning your piece of your past. ❤️ Key Quote: "If next time is going to be any different than last time, then you and I have to be willing to own our piece of our past." ⸻ 📚 Topics in this Message: Why we stay stuck in the same patterns and cycles How sin changed not just what humans did, but how humans see Adam and Eve: the first example of hiding and blaming Why God came looking for Adam and Eve (to liberate, not punish) How we hide today: from God, from people, from parts of our story The pattern of blame: "It was true, but not entirely true" Why we can't blame our way into a better future How blame smuggles old issues into new seasons The question we all avoid: "What was my part?" Why owning our part drops the emotional temperature in our life Matthew 5:8 - The connection between purity and clarity The Circle of Blame exercise: owning your piece of the past Real-life examples: relationships, jobs, addiction, divorce, church How ownership reduces emotional temperature and brings clarity +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

    40 min

  8. JAN 4

    Dangerous Assumptions // Cheat Code // Ryan Kramer

    We all want "next time" to look different than "last time," yet we find ourselves repeating the same mistakes in our finances, our marriages, and our parenting. We hope that a new year or a spiritual "mountain top" moment will fix everything, but true transformation isn't found in a feeling—it’s found in a new way of thinking. Using the life of the Apostle Paul as a roadmap, Ryan Kramer breaks down the dangerous assumptions that sabotage our growth and offers a "cheat code" for lasting change. -- The Common Thread: Realizing that we are the recurring factor in our own cycles of regret is the first step toward freedom. -- Encounter vs. Transformation: A powerful moment with God can redirect your life, but only a change in your thinking can transform it. -- The Arabia Season: Why Paul spent three years in "reprogramming" before stepping into his calling, and why you might need to slow down to move forward. -- The Experience Fallacy: Why simply "going through" a trial doesn't make you wiser unless you take the time to evaluate it with God. -- The Knowledge Gap: Knowing better is not the same as doing better; transformation requires a heart-level shift in our priorities. -- The Time Pressure Trap: Why rushing into decisions because "time is running out" almost always leads to the wrong destination. Scriptures for Further Study -- Acts 8:1-3 -- Acts 9:1-6 -- Romans 12:2 -- Galatians 1:15-18 -- Romans 8:28 +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/

    37 min
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Transformation Church is a multi-cultural, multigenerational church located at 2300 Old Bainbridge Road in Tallahassee, Florida.

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