Audio Podcast of Destiny Church in Springfield, IL. For more information go to Destiny217.org
You're in a war you can't see—but you're not unarmed.In this message, Pastor Eric shares about spiritual warfare and the surprising weapons Jesus used to dismantle darkness.Discover how this Force Multiplier can help you. This isn't theory. It's field training for the frontlines.Scriptures referenced in this message:· Ephesians 6:12· Luke 23:34· John 8:1–11· Matthew 18:22· 1 Peter 3:9· John 8:32· John 18:37· John 14:26· Romans 8:26· Acts 1:8· Acts 4:16-30· John 14:12· Zechariah 4:6Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
Everyone wants purpose—until they realize it comes with a price. In this message, Pastor Aaron takes a look at what it means to say “yes” to God's call on your life. Spoiler: it's not always easy, but it's always worth it. If you've ever wondered why walking in your purpose feels so hard sometimes, this one's for you.
This is the final message in the Unshakable series, and Pastor Eric gets real about what to do when life feels out of control. If you've been feeling shaken, this episode will remind you where to run—and why it makes all the difference.Scriptures referenced in this message:· Proverbs 18:10· Mark 5:21-43 · Mark 5:1-20· 2 Samuel 6:6-12· 1 Chronicles 15:16-24· Psalm 61:3· Psalm 46:1· Psalm 27:1· Psalm 34:7· Isaiah 25:4· Nahum 1:7· Isaiah 26:3-4Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
What if your fire's gone out—no spark, no strength, not even a flicker? In this powerful continuation of our Unshakableseries, Pastor Eric shares hope for the weary, the broken, and the barely-hanging-on. Could it be that your emptiness is exactly where God wants to meet you?Scriptures referenced in this message:· John 16:33· Psalm 34:18· Isaiah 40:29· 2 Timothy 2:13· Isaiah 42:3· John 11:35· Psalm 56:8Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
When everything shakes, what will hold you steady? Pastor Eric points to a surprising answer... and it's closer than you think. Join us as we kick off our brand-new series, Unshakable: Finding Peace in a Shaking World.Scriptures referenced in this message:· Hebrews 4:15· John 16:33· Matthew 14:22-33· Isaiah 43:1-2· Malachi 3:2· Ephesians 2:14· 1 John 4:4· Jeremiah 20:9Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
What does it really cost to follow Jesus? In this Easter message, we're asking the tough questions about discipleship and what it means to truly live for Him. It's easy to celebrate the victory, but are you ready to pay the price? Tune in as we dive into the cost of following Jesus—and discover if you're truly willing to count the cost.Scripture referenced in this message:· Luke 14:28-33· Philippians 2:5-8· John 5:19· John 8:28· John 12:49· Luke 22:44· Isaiah 53:2–8· 2 Timothy 2:3· Romans 12:1· Luke 9:23· Colossians 3:13· Luke 6:38· 1 Peter 1:16· 1 Corinthians 9:24–25Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
It's easy to cheer for Jesus when things are good—but what about when following gets hard? This episode dives into the difference between fans and true followers. We're talking real commitment, daily surrender, and living like the resurrection actually changes everything. Ready to move from the crowd to the calling?Scriptures referenced in this message:· Matthew 21:1-11· Philippians 3:10· John 6:66Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
The Cross was always God's plan. In this message, we uncover prophecies that foretold Jesus' sacrifice, its fulfillment of the Old Covenant, and the victory it secures for us today. Don't miss this powerful look at the promise of the Cross!Scriptures referenced in this message:· Genesis 3:15· 1 Peter 1:19-20· Revelation 13:8· Acts 2:23· Ephesians· Isaiah 53:3-7· Exodus 12:12-13· Leviticus 16:15-22· Hebrews 13:11-12· Hebrews 10:1-10 · Jeremiah 31:31-34· Matthew 5:17· 1 Corinthians 11:24-26· John 19:30· 1 Corinthians 15:54-57· Hebrews 10:19-20Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
Are you climbing the ladder of success? In today's message, Pastor Eric uses the story of Nehemiah to teach about a ladder that all Christians should climb.Scriptures referenced in this message:· Nehemiah 6:15· Nehemiah 6:1-5· Nehemiah 4:15-18Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
Do you love to worship? Pastor Hannah shares 8 questions that every worshiper needs to ask themselves. Learn this and more in this final message of our series.Scriptures referenced in this message:· Psalm 100:1-5· Exodus 23:24-26· Isaiah 43:21· Exodus 33:11, 14-17· Exodus 34:6-7· John 12:3· Exodus 40:34-38· 1 Samuel 7:2-4· 1 Chronicles 13:2-4· 2 Samuel 6:13-16· 2 Samuel 6:20-22· 1 Chronicles 23:2-5· Matthew 18:19-20· Romans 15:5-6· Psalm 22:3· 1 Chronicles 29:2,3,5,6,9· Proverbs 27:17· Hebrews 13:15-16· Romans 12:1Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
How should we worship? What happens when we worship? What does it cost? Pastor Eric shares the answers to these questions in today's message.Scriptures referenced in this message: · John 4:23-24· Hebrews 13:15· 2 Samuel 24:24· Hebrews 10:19· 1 Peter 2:9· 2 Chronicles 20:21-22· Acts 16:26· Joshua 6:20· 1 Samuel 16:23· Revelation 12:11· Psalms 63:1-11Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
What would it look like to worship when we go through the trials of life? Pastor Eric shares the breakthrough power of worshiping when it doesn't make sense.Scripture referenced in this message:· 1 Peter 2:9· James 2:20,26· Habakkuk 3:17-18· Habakkuk 3:18· Psalms 34:1· Job 1:20· Job 42:12-13· 1 Corinthians 14:22-25· 1 Chronicles 16:4-6· 1 Chronicles 25:1-3· 1 Corinthians 14:3· Acts 16:25· Acts 16:30-31Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
Are you ready to level up your worship? Pastor Eric shares 10 reasons to why we need to take the next step! Scriptures referenced in this message:· Matthew 6:10· Revelation 4:8-11· Psalm 22:3· Romans 12:2· 2 Corinthians 3:18 · James 4:8· Romans 15:5-6 · Revelation 4:8· Exodus 15:3· Psalms 8:2· 2 Chronicles 20:22 · 2 Kings 3:15· 2 Corinthians 3:17Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
What sound does heaven make? Pastor Eric shares the introduction to our new worship series, “Unleashing Heaven's Sound.”Scriptures referenced in this message:· Revelation 5:11-12· Revelation 7:9-10· Revelation 10:3· Revelation 12:10· Revelation 16:18· Revelation 19:1· Revelation 19:6· Psalm 50:7-9· Isaiah 1:11-13 · John 4:23-24Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
Who is the Church? Pastor Ryan finishes our series Spirit vs. Flesh with a focus on three fruits of the spirit that bring unity to the body of Christ.Scriptures referenced in this message:· Matthew 28:19-20· 1 Corinthians 12:13· 1 Corinthians 12:11· Philippians 2:1-2· Ephesians 4:32· Colossians 3:7-8 · Colossians 3:12-13· 1 Corinthians 4:21· Proverbs 15:1· 1 Thessalonians 2:7· 1 Corinthians 13:1· Ephesians 4:15· 1 John 3:18· Colossians 3:14· 1 John 4:16-17· John 3:16Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
How's your soul? Pastor Ryan shares round 2 of Spirit Vs. Flesh. He takes a look at how our mind, will, and emotions play huge part in operating in the fruits of the spirit. Scriptures referenced in this message: · Romans 7:4-6· Galatians 3:11-14· Romans 10:17· Romans 12:2· Romans 12:21· Psalm 31:19· Hebrews 12:7,11· Matthew 11:28-30Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
Are you a patient person? How's that road rage doing? Pastor Ryan provides a much needed reminder that we are in a battle. In round one of “Spirit Vs. Flesh”, we cover 3 fruits of the spirit and what it means to fight the flesh in those areas of our life.Scripture referenced in this message:· Galatians 5:16-17· Romans 6:12-13 · 1 Corinthians 6:18-19· 1 Corinthians 6:18-19· Galatians 5:19-21· Galatians 5:22-23· Colossians 1:10-11· 1 Thessalonians 1:6 · James 1:2-4 · 2 Timothy 1:7 Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
How much does revival cost? In the final message of our series, Pastor Eric shares the currency of revival.Scriptures referenced in this message:· Habakkuk 3:2· Luke 20:20-25· Ephesians 2:8-9 · Hebrews 11:6· Mark 9:23· Philippians 4:13· Luke 1:37· Luke 1:38· Matthew 14:30-31· 2 Peter 3:9· Philippians 2:13· Psalms 51:1-17· John 14:15Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
Does God have your undivided attention? Pastor Eric shares the danger of trying to serve two masters in today's message.Scriptures referenced in this message:· Luke 20:20-25· Matthew 6:24· Matthew 19:24· 1 Timothy 6:10· 1 Kings 18:21 · Joshua 24:15· Exodus 32:2 6· Ruth 1:16 · Acts 5:29 · Philippians 1:21· Luke 9:23· 1st John 2:15· 1st John 2:15-17· 2 Timothy 4:10· Colossians 3:2· James 1:8· James 4:8· Matt. 6:33· Phil. 3:13· Luke 9:51 · John 4:34 · Mark 10:29-30Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
What would you be willing to give for revival? Pastor Eric shares part 2 of our series “Revive in 20:25” with a message about what belongs to God before we experience revival in our lives. Scriptures referenced in this message:· Luke 20:20-25· Psalms 51:10· Acts 9:1-19· Proverbs 4:23· Ezekiel 36:26 · Genesis 1:26· James 3:9· Genesis 22:9-11· Mark 10:17-31· Romans 12:1· Galatians 2:20· Isaiah 14:13-14· Luke 7:36-50· Acts 16:25-34· Luke 22:42· John 4:23· Psalm 95:6-7· Psalm 149:3· Psalm 150:3-5 · Psalms 47:1 · Joshua 5:14 Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
Want Revival? In the first message of our new sermon series, Pastor Eric addresses the idea that our actions can block revival in our lives.Scriptures referenced in this message:· Luke 20:20-25· Romans 13:1· 1 Timothy 2:1-2· Isaiah 59:2· Ephesians 4:30 · Ezekiel 36:26· Proverbs 13:10· Ephesians 4:3 · James 4:6· Obadiah 3Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
Are we there yet? Whether it's a long road trip or waiting for God's promises, the journey can seem long and tiresome. Pastor Joey shares a powerful message about that journey and provides wisdom from scripture along the way.Scriptures referenced in this message:· Hebrews 6:10-12 (NIV)· Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)· Genesis 37:5-8 (NIV)· Psalms 37:4 (NKJV)· Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)· Genesis 37:23-28 (NIV)· Proverbs 13:12 (NIV)· Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)· 1 Timothy 6:12 (NKJV)· Exodus 14:14 (NIV)· Genesis 39:2 (NIV)· Genesis 39:21 (NIV)· Hebrews 6:10 (NIV)· Genesis 42:5-6 (NIV)· Genesis 50:20 (NIV)Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
During our Christmas series, Pastor Eric has shared the amazing attributes that makes Christ our Christmas Star. In this Christmas Eve series finale, we learn the importance of Jesus being our Redeemer.Scriptures referenced in this message:· Galatians 3:13Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
Is God still able to come through for a miracle in your life? Pastor Eric jumps into part 3 of our Christmas series with a message about the power of God. Learn what our role is in the equation of experiencing a miracle in your life.Scriptures referenced in this message:· Isaiah 9:6-10· Luke 2:10-12· Revelation 3:7· Matthew 28:18 · Revelation 1:8"· John 1:3 · Genesis 17:1· Philippians 4:19· Hebrews 13:8 Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
The truth shall set you free! Pastor Eric shares pt. 2 of our Christmas series where we learn what to do when we encounter truth in our lives.Scriptures referenced in this message: · Luke 2:8-16 KJV· John 14:6· Luke2:15-26 KJVLearn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
We call Jesus our savior, but what are we being saved from? Pastor Eric shares this and more in the first installment of our new series, “The Christmas Star.”Scriptures referenced in this message:· Luke 2:1-12· Exodus 3:7-8 KJV· 2 Samuel 22:2· Colossians 1:13· Luke 1:46-47· 2 Timothy 1:8-11 · Romans 6:14· 1 Corinthians 10:13· Romans 6:23· Revelation 21:4· Revelation 21:27· 2 Peter 3:13· Revelation 22:3· John 10:10· Matthew 16:25· Matthew 1:18-21· Numbers 24:17· Revelation 22:16Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
It's good to be thankful, but why is it important? Pastor Eric uses the life of King Hezekiah to show the power of thankfulness. Scripture referenced in this message:· 2 Kings 18:4· 2 Chronicles 30:1· 2 Chronicles 32:2-4· 2 Chronicles 32:30· 2 Kings 19:34-36· Isaiah 38:1· 2 Kings 20:1-6· Isaiah 38:9-20· 2 Kings 18:5-6Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
Is there more to prayer than blessing meals and hoping to feel better? Dr. David Nichols teaches about the different types of prayer and its importance in the life of a believer.Learn more about Dr. David Nichols' ministry, Heart of the Father Ministries.Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
Need financial advice? Dr. David Nichols shares what scripture says about money. Check out this third service of the Faith on the Frontlines conference.Learn more about Dr. David Nichols' ministry, Heart of the Father Ministries.Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
It's fun to talk about revivals of the past and times where we experienced it for ourselves. But what should we do before the next revival? Dr. David Nichols teaches about Revival, Awakening, and Time in this message.Learn more about Dr. David Nichols' ministry, Heart of the Father Ministries.Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
How do we engage modern issues with a biblical mindset? Dr. David Nichols joins Pastor Eric Hansen in a Q&A format to answer the difficult questions.Learn more about Dr. David Nichols' ministry, Heart of the Father Ministries.Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
Should you get water baptized? Pastor Eric shares a teaching about the sacrament of water baptism. Learn this and more in today's sermon.Scriptures referenced in this message:· John 3:22· John 4:1-2· Matthew 28:18-20 · Acts 2:37-41· Acts 8:5-17 · Acts 8:26-39 · Acts 9:17-19 · Acts 10:44-48 · Acts 16:13-15 · Acts 16:25-34 · Acts 18:8 · Acts 19:1-7 · Acts 2:38 · Romans 6:3-4Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
We are meant to have deep connection with Jesus. But what is happening when that connection isn't a strong as it needs to be? Pastor Kirsten shares about the importance on guarding against the little foxes that want to take our connection away.Scriptures referenced in this message:· Song of Solomon 2:1-17 TPT· Matthew 11:28-30 MSG· John 15:4· Hebrews 4:12· John 16:13· James 1:22· Colossians 3:16Learn more about Kirsten's ministry, Monarch Springs.Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
What are you grateful for? In today's message Pastor Eric shares a message about having a little gratitude.Scripture referenced in this message:· Luke 15:8-10Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
Pastor Aaron shares a message about hammering away a heart of stone and receiving a heart of flesh. We also take a look at the key to receiving life changing results in our faith journey. Scriptures referenced in this message:· Colossians 1:21-23 ESV· Ezekiel 36:26 ESV· Jeremiah 23:29 ESV· Proverbs 16:18· 1 Peter 5:6 ESV· Isaiah 41:10 ESV· Ephesians 4:32 ESV· Matthew 6:12 ESV· Matthew 6:14-15 ESV· Romans 12:2· Romans 7:18-19 ESV· Matthew 11:29-30 ESV· 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 ESV· Matthew 5:27–30 ESV· James 1:19-20 ESV· Genesis 3:1–13 ESV· Matthew 4:1-11 ESV· John 8:31-32 ESVLearn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
God constantly tells us to mature, grow up, and be transformed. But how do we do that? Pastor Eric shares a powerful message about how to experience metamorphosis in our own lives.Scriptures referenced in this message:· Luke 17:11-17· Romans 12:1-2· Ephesians 4:14-15· 1 Corinthians 13:11· Hebrews 5:12-14· Romans 7:18· Philippians 2:13· Romans 12:1· Lamentations 3:40· James 5:16· James 4:10· 1 John 1:9 · Luke 6:31· Matthew 5:23-24· Corinthians 10:12· Colossians 3:16· Isaiah 61:1-3Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
What can you do with an apple seed? Make another apple, right? Pastor Eric shares a message about the core values of the church and why we believe they are important to every believer.Scriptures referenced in this message:· John 10:10· 1 John 2:4· 1 Peter 5:8· Hebrews 10:24-25· John 15:13· Acts 2:42· Matthew 20:28Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
During our final service, Pastor Ivan invites those who want to receive their prayer language to come forward.Learn more about What Matters Ministries and Missions and how to support orphans and widows.Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
Pastor Ivan shared that there is a destiny drought! What is your destiny and what are you doing to answer the call? Listen as Pastor Ivan concludes the conference with "Your Destiny is Calling."Learn more about What Matters Ministries and Missions and how to support orphans and widows.Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
During the ministry time on Monday evening, Pastor Ivan blesses the married couples with prophetic words over their lives.Learn more about What Matters Ministries and Missions and how to support orphans and widows.Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
It's time to go up! Ready to get rid of those rats in your life? What are we talking about?! Pastor Ivan shares a powerful message about what needs to happen if we are going to go higher. Learn more about What Matters Ministries and Missions and how to support orphans and widows.Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
At the conclusion of the sermon on Sunday evening, Pastor Ivan shares prophetic words to the congregation.Learn more about What Matters Ministries and Missions and how to support orphans and widows.Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship