The Truth Behind The Sermon

Kennesaw First Media Ministry
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Step beyond Sunday morning and dive deeper Behind The Sermon. Each week, Lead Pastor Dr. J Perry Fowler, Student Pastor Ryan Willis, and Technical Director Trayvain Morrell unpack the latest message, exploring the truths of Scripture and how they apply to everyday life. With a blend of timeless biblical teaching and real-world conversation, this podcast offers fresh insights, honest reflections, and practical takeaways that help you build a life rooted in the truth of God’s Word. Whether you’re looking to revisit the week’s sermon, grow in your faith, or simply hear pastors wrestle with questions and applications of God’s Word, Behind The Sermon is for you. Join us weekly for conversations that are authentic, Christ-centered, and grounded. “Life Built on Truth.”

  1. Jul 19

    How Real Servants Think

    Congratulations on your demotion. That’s the uncomfortable line that opens up a surprisingly hopeful idea from Exodus 21: a servant who is set free can still choose to stay, not out of fear, but out of love. We walk through the bondservant passage and ask what it means to добровuntarily belong to a Master who is truly good, especially when our culture trains us to chase independence, recognition, and constant promotion. We connect that Old Testament picture to the New Testament language where believers repeatedly call themselves “bondservants of Jesus Christ.” We talk about why that word matters, how it reshapes Christian discipleship, and why Jesus himself models the path downward. His life is marked by humility, surrender, and obedience all the way to the cross, and that becomes the pattern for real faith that meets real life. Along the way, we explore the piercing at the doorpost as a public sign that “my master has my ear,” challenging us to consider what voices we trust and follow day to day. Then we push the image even further: the doorpost is not just about service, it’s about belonging. In Christ, slaves become sons and daughters, and surrender becomes security in the family of God. If you’re wrestling with control, identity, or the cost of following Jesus, this message offers a clear invitation and a grounded next step. Subscribe, share this sermon with a friend, and leave a review that tells us what part challenged you most.

  2. Jul 12

    Live Sermon | Is God Present Even When I Feel Alone?

    Thunder. Lightning. A trumpet blast. A mountain wrapped in smoke. Exodus 20 doesn’t give us a quiet, sanitized picture of God, it shows us a God whose presence is undeniable and whose holiness wakes people up. We walk through that Sinai moment and ask the question it forces on all of us: if God is really here, what changes in the way we live on Monday? We dig into what it means to know God personally, starting with a simple, grounding truth: God has a name, and we can call on Jesus. From there, we explore how God’s presence shows up in both the dramatic and the ordinary. You’ll hear a gripping 9/11 account from Ron DiFrancesco about sensing God’s nearness and receiving direction that led to escape, plus a surprisingly funny grocery store “eggs” story that turns into a lesson on guidance, generosity, and noticing God instead of dismissing everything as coincidence. We also get honest about suffering and confusion. When tragedy hits, we often chase explanations, but we argue that what actually sustains faith is the presence of God. Then we talk spiritual formation the way real life delivers it: tests and trials, short stretches and long seasons, and why God sometimes leads us down gravel roads to build endurance. The challenge lands personally: are we treating Christianity like a fun run, or are we running to win? If you want a Christ-centered sermon on God’s presence, Christian discipleship, and the hope of salvation through the cross and resurrection, press play. Subscribe, share this message with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.

  3. Jul 6

    Coveting And Contentment

    Coveting rarely announces itself as sin. It usually shows up as a reasonable goal, a harmless comparison, or the quiet belief that we’ll finally feel whole once we get what someone else has. We sit down after the sermon to talk through the Tenth Commandment and why God doesn’t stop at our visible actions, he goes straight after our hidden desires and the attitudes driving them.  We unpack the difference between godly desire and greedy desire, then use the rich young ruler to ask a question that still stings: what would we do if Jesus put his finger on the one thing we refuse to release? From student ministry pressure to adult pursuits of comfort and security, we talk about practical ways to recognize triggers, respond to conviction with hope, and build habits that form contentment. One story in particular makes it concrete: generosity is not just a nice idea, it’s a training ground that pushes covetousness out of the heart.  Then we widen the lens to America’s 250th birthday. We connect contentment versus coveting to how a culture flourishes or declines, and we reflect on faith, history, and the ongoing debate about Scripture’s influence on the founding era. You’ll hear about George Washington’s own words, the Great Awakening, and why we believe a hunger for truth is rising again, especially in the next generation.  If you want a deeper, honest conversation about Christian discipleship, contentment, generosity, and praying for our nation, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us: what’s one change you’re going to live out this week?

  4. Jul 5

    Live Sermon | Faith, Freedom, and Our Future

    A single Bible verse has been used for everything from sermons to national celebrations, but Psalm 33:12 is not a slogan. We walk slowly through its claim: “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,” and we ask what that blessing actually requires and what it produces. If you’ve ever wondered whether America’s story is mainly politics, philosophy, and war, or whether God’s hand belongs in the conversation at all, we make the case that Scripture itself insists God sovereignly establishes nations, sets boundaries, and steers the course of history.  We also dig into the historical record and why it matters for a Christian worldview today. From family Bibles and letters of faith to the language of the Declaration of Independence, we talk about repeated references to a Creator, a Supreme Judge, and divine providence, and why ideas like human dignity and inalienable rights didn’t appear out of nowhere. Then we define “blessing” in biblical terms: God’s protection, provision, and peace, given in a way that turns hearts toward praise, not pride.  From there, the focus gets personal and practical. We highlight George Washington’s stated purpose for blessing across “the whole race of mankind” and the call for knowledge of God and Jesus Christ, then pivot to the church’s responsibility through 2 Chronicles 7:14. The turning point is simple: renewal doesn’t start in the White House, it starts in God’s house, when God’s people humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from sin. We close with the Second Great Awakening as a reminder that God can still move in a nation.  Subscribe, share this message with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What part of Psalm 33:12 do you think we’ve forgotten most?

  5. Jun 28

    Live Sermon | What Do You Want?

    Coveting is one of those sins that doesn’t always look like sin at first. It can sound like “I deserve better,” “I need the upgrade,” or “If I had their life, I’d finally have peace.” We take the Tenth Commandment, Exodus 20:17, and slow it down until it stops being a dusty rule and starts reading like a mirror for our daily thoughts, attitudes, and emotions. Dr. J. Perry Fowler explains why this commandment is different from the others: it confronts what’s happening underneath the surface. We talk about how feelings can hijack our decision making, why the Holy Spirit works to anchor our emotions in truth, and how Scripture can describe both godly desire (hungering for the things of God and spiritual gifts) and greedy coveting (an inward longing for what belongs to someone else). Along the way, we connect ancient examples to modern ones: homes, marriages, jobs, money, health, and the constant pull to compare. The message gets painfully practical through stories and Scripture, from Eden’s “pleasant tree” to Paul learning contentment, from the rich young ruler to the rich fool building bigger barns. One of the clearest pictures is the idea of covetousness as a squatter that moves into your mind and heart and starts rearranging your peace. The only real eviction notice is surrendering control and putting Jesus on the throne, until we can honestly say, “I’d rather have Jesus.” If you’ve been carrying that restless sense that something is missing, press play and let God challenge your cravings. Subscribe, share this message with a friend, and leave a review that helps more people find truth that transforms.

  6. Jun 21

    Live Sermon | The Trophy Dad

    Fatherhood can feel like a test you never studied for, and that’s exactly why Ephesians 6:4 lands with such power. We open with God’s simple, direct charge: don’t stir your kids toward anger, but bring them up with discipline and instruction that points to the Lord. From there, we talk plainly about the pressure men carry, the quiet questions dads ask, and the hope God offers when you want to lead your family with real faith. We break down three vivid pictures of biblical fatherhood that make Christian parenting practical. First, a dad is a trophy, not for ego, but as a public sign of integrity that kids can share in with pride. Second, a dad is a trainer, raising children the way a coach prepares an athlete, shaping character as much as behavior. Then we walk through four parenting phases (bonding, training, coaching, bleachers) to help you know what your child needs now and how to let go without checking out. We close with the image of a tiller, cultivating an environment where the Word of God can take root, and we hold space for anyone who didn’t have a dad to look up to. The good news is simple: God is Father, and through Jesus there are no orphans in the family of God. If you want a Father’s Day sermon that’s both Christ-centered and deeply usable for raising godly children, hit play, then subscribe, share with a dad you love, and leave a review so more families can find it.

  7. Jun 14

    Live Sermon | No Other Gospel | Pastor Chaston

    A one-degree error doesn’t feel like rebellion, it feels like normal life until you hit the rocks. We’re in Galatians 1 with a blunt warning from Paul: turning from the gospel is not just switching ideas, it’s deserting the God who called us by the grace of Christ. When “grace alone” quietly becomes “grace plus works,” the message can still sound Christian, still use Bible words, still point to Jesus and yet become a counterfeit that cannot save.  We unpack what was happening in the churches of Galatia, why adding religious requirements like circumcision and rule-keeping strikes at the heart of justification, and how distorted teaching spreads today through platforms, personalities, and the pressure to please people. Along the way, we talk about why the authority of the gospel sits in the message itself, not the charisma of the messenger, and why Paul uses such severe language when the truth is bent. The stakes are not theoretical; we’re talking about souls, families, and eternities.  Then we get practical. We trace the slow drift from apathy to atrophy to apostasy, and we make the case that the gospel is not an “intro lesson” for new believers but the lifeblood of the whole Christian life. We also push back on treating the gospel like a product to sell in a consumer culture, and we call every believer to real discernment by knowing the genuine gospel so well that counterfeits stand out instantly.  We end where hope always begins: “but God.” If you’re tired, drifting, or still stuck in the “dead in sin” part of the story, the good news is that salvation is a gift received by grace through faith, purchased by Christ crucified and confirmed by the resurrection. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a review that helps more people find the true gospel.

  8. Jun 7

    Thou Shalt Not Lie

    A lie can feel like a tiny shortcut until you realize it’s been quietly rewriting who you are. We start with stories that are honestly hilarious (prank calls, a window-paint “joke” that crossed a line, and a car that definitely didn’t “just break”), then we shift into why the ninth commandment, “You shall not bear false witness,” is far more than a rule about not getting caught. For anyone searching for Christian advice on honesty, integrity, and trust, this conversation goes straight to the heart: truthfulness is about character. We dig into how deception shows up in everyday life: not only deliberate lies, but also the smoother, more subtle kind that spins a story to manipulate outcomes. We also talk about gossip and why it clings to people even after it’s proven false. That lingering damage is one reason Scripture treats lying as serious, especially given the commandment’s courtroom roots where false testimony carried life-or-death consequences. The thread underneath it all is spiritual: Satan’s first recorded attack isn’t violence, it’s deception, and twisting words is still one of the most effective tools against us. Then we get practical. How do we tell the truth with grace, not harshness? What does accountability look like inside real friendships and real church community? And for the person listening who’s currently stuck in a lie, we offer simple, direct counsel: don’t stay in the dark, come clean, and start rebuilding trust today. If you want more conversations about the Ten Commandments, biblical truth, and a life built on integrity, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review that helps others find it.

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Step beyond Sunday morning and dive deeper Behind The Sermon. Each week, Lead Pastor Dr. J Perry Fowler, Student Pastor Ryan Willis, and Technical Director Trayvain Morrell unpack the latest message, exploring the truths of Scripture and how they apply to everyday life. With a blend of timeless biblical teaching and real-world conversation, this podcast offers fresh insights, honest reflections, and practical takeaways that help you build a life rooted in the truth of God’s Word. Whether you’re looking to revisit the week’s sermon, grow in your faith, or simply hear pastors wrestle with questions and applications of God’s Word, Behind The Sermon is for you. Join us weekly for conversations that are authentic, Christ-centered, and grounded. “Life Built on Truth.”

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  • Creator
    Kennesaw First Media Ministry
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Truth Behind The Sermon
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