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Preston Morrison | Pillar Church
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Pillar Church is led by Preston Morrison and is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Visit www.thePillar.com for more information or to learn more.

  1. 16h ago

    God’s Perfect Plan Always Included You | Brent Hatchett

    You were never an afterthought in the plans of God. In “You Are More Essential Than You Think | God’s Perfect Plan Always Included You,” we continue through Ephesians 1 and discover the magnitude of God’s plan to bring everything together under the authority of Christ—and the incredible truth that He has intentionally given us a place within it. Paul reminds us that because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God. We have heard the Good News, been brought into His family, and been identified as His own through the gift of the Holy Spirit. Our place in God's story isn't based on our importance, accomplishments, or ability to prove our worth. It begins with a God who set His love on us and chose to make us His own. In this sermon, you'll discover: How your life fits within God's greater plan through ChristWhat it means to be united with Christ and receive an inheritance from GodWhy God's plan has always included people we might be tempted to overlookHow the Holy Spirit identifies us as God's own and guarantees what He has promisedWhy understanding our place in His plan should ultimately lead our lives to bring Him praise and glory We can spend our lives wondering whether we matter, where we belong, or if God can really use us. Ephesians 1 gives us a much bigger perspective. God is working out a plan that stretches far beyond any one of us, yet in His love, He has intentionally invited us into it. You don't have to make yourself essential by becoming more successful, influential, gifted, or important. Your significance begins with belonging to Christ. And the Holy Spirit living within you is a reminder that you are His, His promises are secure, and His work in your life isn't finished. Your life matters to God, your place in His family is secure, and your purpose has always been part of His plan.

  2. 16h ago

    God’s Perfect Plan Always Included You | Preston Morrison

    You were never an afterthought in the plans of God. In “You Are More Essential Than You Think | God’s Perfect Plan Always Included You,” we continue through Ephesians 1 and discover the magnitude of God’s plan to bring everything together under the authority of Christ—and the incredible truth that He has intentionally given us a place within it. Paul reminds us that because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God. We have heard the Good News, been brought into His family, and been identified as His own through the gift of the Holy Spirit. Our place in God's story isn't based on our importance, accomplishments, or ability to prove our worth. It begins with a God who set His love on us and chose to make us His own. In this sermon, you'll discover: How your life fits within God's greater plan through ChristWhat it means to be united with Christ and receive an inheritance from GodWhy God's plan has always included people we might be tempted to overlookHow the Holy Spirit identifies us as God's own and guarantees what He has promisedWhy understanding our place in His plan should ultimately lead our lives to bring Him praise and glory We can spend our lives wondering whether we matter, where we belong, or if God can really use us. Ephesians 1 gives us a much bigger perspective. God is working out a plan that stretches far beyond any one of us, yet in His love, He has intentionally invited us into it. You don't have to make yourself essential by becoming more successful, influential, gifted, or important. Your significance begins with belonging to Christ. And the Holy Spirit living within you is a reminder that you are His, His promises are secure, and His work in your life isn't finished. Your life matters to God, your place in His family is secure, and your purpose has always been part of His plan.

  3. Aug 17

    The Overwhelming Blessings Found Only In Christ | Preston Morrison

    What if being blessed has less to do with what you have and everything to do with who you belong to? In “You’re More Blessed Than You Think | The Overwhelming Blessings Found Only In Christ,” we walk through Ephesians 1 and discover the spiritual blessings that are already ours because we are united with Jesus. Before we accomplish anything, prove anything, or earn anything, God has already revealed how He sees us and what He has made available to us through Christ. Paul reminds us that in Jesus, we are loved, chosen, adopted, accepted, redeemed, and forgiven. These aren't blessings reserved for a future season or dependent on our circumstances. They are present realities that reshape our identity, our relationship with God, and the way we live today. In this sermon, you'll discover: What it means to already possess every spiritual blessing in ChristWhy God's love for you began before you could ever earn itHow being chosen and adopted changes the way you see yourselfWhat it means to live from God's acceptance instead of working for itHow redemption and forgiveness reveal the overwhelming richness of God's grace It's easy to measure how blessed we are by what's happening around us—what we have, what we've achieved, or what we're still waiting on God to do. But Ephesians 1 invites us to see blessings differently. Our greatest blessings aren't dependent on our circumstances; they're rooted in everything that has already been made ours through Jesus. When we begin to understand what we've already received, blessings take on an entirely different meaning. Instead of looking at our lives through the lens of what we lack, we can live confidently from what is already ours—His love, His grace, His acceptance, and the freedom He purchased for us. The blessing isn't simply what God gives us. The blessing is what we have found in Christ.

  4. Aug 17

    The Overwhelming Blessings Found Only In Christ | Brent Hatchett

    What if being blessed has less to do with what you have and everything to do with who you belong to? In “You’re More Blessed Than You Think | The Overwhelming Blessings Found Only In Christ,” we walk through Ephesians 1 and discover the spiritual blessings that are already ours because we are united with Jesus. Before we accomplish anything, prove anything, or earn anything, God has already revealed how He sees us and what He has made available to us through Christ. Paul reminds us that in Jesus, we are loved, chosen, adopted, accepted, redeemed, and forgiven. These aren't blessings reserved for a future season or dependent on our circumstances. They are present realities that reshape our identity, our relationship with God, and the way we live today. In this sermon, you'll discover: What it means to already possess every spiritual blessing in ChristWhy God's love for you began before you could ever earn itHow being chosen and adopted changes the way you see yourselfWhat it means to live from God's acceptance instead of working for itHow redemption and forgiveness reveal the overwhelming richness of God's grace It's easy to measure how blessed we are by what's happening around us—what we have, what we've achieved, or what we're still waiting on God to do. But Ephesians 1 invites us to see blessings differently. Our greatest blessings aren't dependent on our circumstances; they're rooted in everything that has already been made ours through Jesus. When we begin to understand what we've already received, blessings take on an entirely different meaning. Instead of looking at our lives through the lens of what we lack, we can live confidently from what is already ours—His love, His grace, His acceptance, and the freedom He purchased for us. The blessing isn't simply what God gives us. The blessing is what we have found in Christ.

  5. Aug 10

    The Command The Church Forgets | Preston Morrison

    What God does in one generation was never meant to stop there. In “Where Are You With The Next Generation? | The Command The Church Forgets,” we look at Psalm 78 and are reminded of a responsibility God has given His people from generation to generation: to make His faithfulness known to those coming behind us. The stories of what God has done, the truth of His Word, and a life of obedience aren't meant to end with us—they're meant to be intentionally passed down. God's plan for the future has everything to do with how we steward today. This isn't only a responsibility for parents, pastors, or those who serve in Next Gen ministry. Every believer has a part to play. Our lives carry stories of God's faithfulness that another generation needs to hear, and our investment today can help shape what they believe about God tomorrow. In this sermon, you'll discover: Who Scripture identifies as the next generationWhy investing in the next generation is a responsibility shared by the whole ChurchHow telling the stories of God's faithfulness gives another generation a reason to put their hope in HimWhy we're called to do more than teach truth—we're called to model obedience and prepare them for the days aheadWhat Scripture warns can happen when one generation fails to pass its faith to the next Psalm 78 gives us a vision bigger than ourselves: every generation putting its hope in God because each generation was faithful to do its part with the next. But Scripture also gives us a sobering picture of what happens when that responsibility is neglected. Judges 2 tells of a generation that grew up not knowing the Lord or remembering what He had done. It's a reminder that faithfulness cannot be assumed from one generation to the next—it must be intentionally taught, modeled, and passed down. This is a call for the whole Church to recognize what is at stake. The future of the Church isn't something we simply wait for; we're helping shape it right now through our prayers, our stories, our example, our service, and our willingness to invest. What God has done in your life isn't only for you. Someone coming behind you needs to hear about the God you've seen provide, restore, redeem, and remain faithful. We have been entrusted with a story worth telling, a faith worth passing down, and a generation worth investing in.

  6. Aug 3

    Giving Satan An Easy Victory | Preston Morrison

    Comfort is one of the greatest distractions to wholehearted obedience. In "Where Are You With Being Inconvenienced? | Giving Satan An Easy Victory," we explore Jesus' call to discipleship and confront a question many of us don't often ask: Have we become so committed to comfort that we've become resistant to obedience? While the harvest is plentiful, Jesus reminds us that the workers are few—not because God isn't moving, but because following Him often requires us to lay down our convenience, our excuses, and our own agendas. Throughout Scripture, we see that spiritual drift rarely begins with outright rebellion. More often, it starts with small compromises, misplaced priorities, and a growing desire for comfort over calling. But Jesus modeled a very different way of life. He willingly embraced inconvenience, humility, and sacrifice so that we could experience the fullness of life found in Him. In this sermon, you'll discover: Why excuses quietly keep us from wholehearted obedienceHow comfort can become a greater obstacle than oppositionWhat happens when we keep looking back instead of pressing forwardHow Jesus' willingness to be inconvenienced changes the way we follow HimWhy the harvest still needs believers who are willing to say "yes" The question isn't whether following Jesus will inconvenience you, but instead: What is your comfort costing the Kingdom? Jesus willingly embraced inconvenience so that we could experience new life. As His followers, we're invited to do the same—choosing obedience over comfort and trusting that God will use every surrendered "yes" for His glory.

  7. Jul 27

    Doing Hard Things During Hard Times | Preston Morrison

    Hard seasons have a way of making us wonder if we should take the easier path. In "Where Are You With Doing Hard Things? | Doing Hard Things During Hard Times," we discover that while the world tells us to avoid discomfort, Scripture invites us to embrace faithful obedience—even when life is difficult. James reminds us that hardship isn't something to fear or avoid. It's often the very place where God develops endurance, strengthens our faith, and shapes us into the people He's called us to become. Following Jesus has never been about choosing the path of least resistance. It's about trusting Him enough to obey, even when obedience is costly. The good news is that while God calls us to do hard things, He never expects us to do them in our own strength. Jesus offers His presence, His peace, and His strength to carry us through every season. In this sermon, you'll discover: Why God calls His people to do hard things How we often make difficult seasons heavier than they need to be The difference between carrying the weight of obedience and the burden of disobedience What it means to take on the yoke of Jesus and find rest in Him How God meets us with strength when we faithfully follow His leading The question isn't whether life will be hard, the question is: Who are you trusting to carry you through it? Because God never promised an easy road. He promised to walk with us every step of the way.

  8. Jul 20

    How To Walk In Wisdom | Brent Hatchett

    It's easy to spend so much time looking around that we lose sight of where God is leading us. In “Where Are You With Wisdom? | How To Walk In Wisdom,” we explore James 3 and discover that comparison is far more than an unhealthy habit—it quietly fuels jealousy, selfish ambition, and spiritual discontent. While the world encourages us to chase more, measure ourselves against others, and prove our worth, God's invitation is entirely different. He calls us to pursue wisdom—a life rooted in humility, contentment, and faithful obedience to Him. As we learn to walk in God's wisdom, our focus begins to shift. We stop striving to keep up with everyone else and start becoming the people He has uniquely created us to be. James reminds us that wisdom isn't simply what we know—it's revealed by the way we live, the decisions we make, and the fruit our lives produce. In this sermon, you'll discover: Why comparison is more spiritually dangerous than it appearsHow God's wisdom frees us from jealousy and selfish ambitionThe characteristics of a life marked by wisdom instead of strivingWhat it looks like to walk confidently in God's unique calling for your lifeThe question isn't whether you're keeping pace with everyone else. The question is: Are you becoming the person God is calling you to be? Because the goal was never to compete with others. The goal has always been to faithfully walk with Him.

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Pillar Church is led by Preston Morrison and is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Visit www.thePillar.com for more information or to learn more.

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  • Creator
    Preston Morrison | Pillar Church
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    449
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Preston Morrison | Pillar Church
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    Pillar Church Podcast

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