Every week powerful messages are heard at Evangel Church in Tallahassee Florida as we draw near to the Lord in worship and the Word.
What does it mean to live a life worthy of the calling you've received? In this powerful and convicting message, Pastor Brandon walks us through Ephesians 4:1–16 and challenges us to trade comfort for conviction and spiritual apathy for maturity. With humor, vulnerability, and a father's heart, he explores the difference between correction and discipleship, and shows us that growth in Christ isn't about performance—it's about formation. Whether you're a seasoned believer coasting in your faith or someone just figuring it out, this message will wake you up to the weight of the call God has placed on your life. Big Idea: If you're called, live like it costs something. Key Scripture: “I beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.” — Ephesians 4:1 In This Message: • Learn how the early Church was shaped in a spiritually confused, divided culture (just like ours) • Discover five marks of spiritual maturity rooted in Ephesians 4 • Be challenged to move beyond behavior correction to heart transformation • Understand the power of truth and love—not one without the other • Shift from consuming church to contributing as the Body of Christ Five Marks of a Life Worthy of the Call: 1. If you're called—live like it costs something 2. Unity isn't optional—it's obedience 3. If you're not building the Body, you're breaking it 4. Christ isn't impressed by your pace—He wants your formation 5. Truth without love wounds. Love without truth lies. Are you growing in Christ or just aging in church? This message will push you to answer that question honestly—and respond in faith. If you're ready to take your next step in following Jesus, visit: transformt.com/nextsteps +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
Join guest speaker Russell Siemer, formerly the Worship and Outreach Pastor at Transformation Church, as he returns to share a deeply personal and powerful message entitled "Built to Last." Russell begins by highlighting the profound impact of a father's words and love in shaping a child's identity, urging all parents to verbalize their pride and affection, breaking generational cycles of unspoken love. Drawing from his own experiences as a church planter navigating both the urgency of reaching the unchurched and the patience to trust God's timing, Russell sets the stage for a profound dive into Ephesians chapter 3. He reveals the secret to living a life "built to last": understanding and internalizing God's boundless love. Russell unpacks Paul's message to the Ephesians, a church situated at the epicenter of both human knowledge and diverse worship. Paul reminds them—and us—that through Christ Jesus, the gospel is now inclusive, granting both Jews and Gentiles equal access to God's presence and an equal share in the riches inherited by His children. This "mysterious plan," hidden for ages, was always God's intention: a meta-narrative of restoration for all. A poignant segment of the message addresses the counterintuitive truth that where the church faces the greatest persecution, the gospel spreads like wildfire. Russell offers a stirring challenge to American believers, reminding them that an increasingly unpopular Christian faith is, in fact, a sign of an opportune time for a great spiritual awakening. The heart of the sermon lies in Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:14-19: that we would be "empowered with inner strength through His Spirit" and that "Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in Him." This leads to the core truth: God loves you. Russell tackles common misconceptions about this foundational truth, debunking the myths that God's love is a license for complacency or an excuse to remain unchanged. Instead, he asserts, God's love accepts us as we are but loves us too much to leave us there, providing the "guardrails" for a life of purpose and wholeness. He transparently shares common barriers to receiving God's love, including past hurts from earthly relationships, the struggles and hardships of life that tempt us to question God's care, and a low view of ourselves that hinders self-forgiveness. Russell beautifully illustrates God's lavish and seemingly "reckless" love through the parable of the Prodigal Son, demonstrating the Father's relentless pursuit and extravagant grace for the undeserving. This message is an urgent invitation to step into God's transforming love—whether for the very first time in salvation, for healing from deep wounds inflicted by earthly fathers, or for overcoming the struggle to love and forgive oneself. Russell Siemer provides practical encouragement and a powerful reminder that "nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord." Tune in to discover how embracing this truth can build a life that truly lasts. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
"When Jesus died on the cross, he didn't just break the curse of sin. He broke the walls of exclusion that said 'You can get in, but you can't.' He leveled the playing field for humanity to come in and find a seat at His table." --Mike Braddock Have you ever felt the pressure and anxiety of trying to find a place to belong? Whether it's navigating the unspoken rules of a dinner party or the social dynamics of a school cafeteria, the fear of not fitting in is universal. In this relatable message, "Take Your Seat," Mike Braddock uses this common experience as a powerful metaphor for our lifelong search for acceptance. He explores how we exhaust ourselves performing for a spot at the world's conditional "tables"—of social status, financial success, or cultural relevance—often creating a false identity just to keep our seat. This struggle isn't new. Mike dives into Ephesians 2, showing how the early church faced a profound division between the Jews (the "insiders") and the Gentiles (the "outsiders"), who were excluded from God's promises and lived without hope. The message powerfully pivots on the good news: Jesus' death on the cross decisively tore down every wall of hostility and exclusion. He created one new family, giving everyone—regardless of their past, their sin, or their feelings of inadequacy—a permanent and secure invitation to His table. If you've ever felt like an outsider, this teaching is your invitation to come home and take your rightful seat. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
In “From Mess to Masterpiece,” discover how God's grace doesn't just rescue you — it redefines you. Whether your past is full of brokenness or you've been preserved by God's keeping power, this message from Ephesians 2 reminds us that we are not DIY projects — we are God's masterpiece, created anew in Christ Jesus for a purpose greater than ourselves. Scripture Reference: Ephesians 2:1–10 Key Truth: “Mercy doesn't just erase your past. It empowers your future.” +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
Key Points: The Lies We Believe: The most damaging lies are often not what others say but what we begin to believe about ourselves. Many people look in the mirror and see failure, brokenness, or worthlessness. The Mirror Doesn't Define You — God Does: The speaker stresses that while the mirror may reflect our face, only God can reveal our identity. You Can't Heal What You Won't Name: To overcome distorted self-perceptions, we have to name the lie we're believing — whether it's “I'm not enough,” “I'll always be stuck,” or “God can't use me.” Scriptural Reframing: Paul prays for the Ephesians to have “spiritual wisdom and insight,” not just to be smarter, but to see life as God sees it. That includes seeing ourselves with clarity and hope. Our Identity in Christ: Using both scripture and personal reflection, the message reinforces that we are handcrafted by God with purpose — just as Walt Disney intentionally created Mickey Mouse. Understanding God's story helps us understand our own. Closing Message: The speaker concludes with a call to reject the lies, grow in the knowledge of God, and embrace our God-given identity. Only by learning what God says about us in His Word can we silence the false voices and live with confidence and purpose. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
We are starting a new series called Identity Theft today, and we will be studying through the book of Ephesians. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
Through an honest exploration of Psalm 73, discover how comparing yourself to others' "highlight reels" robs you of peace and contentment. Learn how entering God's presence removes the filters and reveals both our hearts and others' full stories. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
Through the story of the Bad News Bears and Paul's letter to the Corinthians, discover how God intentionally chooses the unqualified to demonstrate His power. Learn to live on the right side of "but God" where weakness becomes your greatest strength. Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, 2 Corinthians 12:9, John 17:4 Key Truth: "God's power is most visible in the places we'd rather keep hidden." +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
The stories we are looking at are not just ancient stories, but they are also reminders of this powerful truth: that what God has done before, He can do again. Let's open our Bibles to Genesis chapter eight. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
Experience the life-changing power of Easter through the lens of those who felt all was lost until God stepped in. Discover how surrendering control in your "verse 29" moments can lead to God's miraculous work in your life. Scripture References: Acts 13:29-30, Luke 22:42 Key Truth: "Resurrection begins where control ends." +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
"We live in a day and age where everything is about us, but a biblican definition of purpose is a divine intention of God to use your life, even the painful parts, for His glory and for the good of others." --Brandon Perritte Let's begin by opening our Bibles to Genesis chapter 50. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
Through Joseph's story of abundance and famine in Genesis 41, discover how God measures our readiness for His purpose by how we handle what He's already given us. Learn three practical ways to pass the stewardship test in your own life. God uses detours in our life to develop something that is IN us before He can do something THROUGH us. Character is the foundation that purpose is built on. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
"The idea of losing control...it's not really happening. We are just losing the ILLUSION that we are in control." --Brandon Perritte Do you have control issues? Let's begin by opening our Bibles to Luke 17:33. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
"Opportunity doesn't change us. It reveals us." --Pastor Ryan Kramer How do we respond when God gives us good opportunities? +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
Through a deeply personal story of loss and the biblical account of Peter walking on water, learn how doubt doesn't disqualify you from faith but invites you into deeper relationship with Jesus. Discover a practical approach to wrestling with doubt using the scientific method as your guide. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
"We've been in this series called Divine Detours. Today is week six and we've been looking at the story of Joseph out of Genesis where God allows him to experience some difficulty or what we're calling detours in life. God allows him to experience those things as a way to to refine and to shape Joseph's character so that ultimately he can walk in God's purpose for his life." --Pastor Ryan Kramer Discover how seemingly "overnight successes" are often the result of faithfulness in difficult seasons. Through Joseph's prison experience in Genesis 40-41, learn how using your gifts right where you are positions you for what God wants to do next. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
"We've been in this series called Divine Detours. Today is week six and we've been looking at the story of Joseph out of Genesis where God allows him to experience some difficulty or what we're calling detours in life. God allows him to experience those things as a way to to refine and to shape Joseph's character so that ultimately he can walk in God's purpose for his life." --Pastor Ryan Kramer Let's open our Bibles to Genesis chapter 39. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
"Today we're talking about temptation. Temptation doesn't really force us to do something. It nudges us to do something. One weak moment can cause us to stumble. So we're going to jump into a detour today around Temptation, with a focus on sexual temptation." --Pastor Ryan Kramer +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
"Do you know someone who is stuck in the past? We can get so locked into our past that we are absent in our present and have no vision for our future." --Pastor Mike Braddock +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
God allows us to experience detours in life. These detours help fulfill God's purposes in our life. We are looking at some of the detours in Joseph's life in the Bible, and one detour to watch out for, believe it or not, is the detour of success. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
Journey through Joseph's pit experience in Genesis 37 and discover how God uses difficult seasons not as punishment, but as preparation. Learn the difference between Satan's condemnation and God's conviction, and find hope beyond your pit. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
We're in week two of a series entitled Divine Detours. The series focuses on the unexpected twists, turns, and detours that we experience in life. So often, when we encounter these moments, we see them as setbacks and struggle to recognize that God is at work behind the scenes. He uses these detours to build our faith, refine our character, and ultimately guide us toward our purpose in life. Last week, we looked at Ephesians 2 and laid the foundation for this series. We discovered that, as believers, we have an identity in Christ. We've been made new, and with that comes a sense of purpose. Over the next couple of months, we'll walk through the story of Joseph in Genesis and explore the detours we encounter on the highway toward God's purpose for our lives. Today, we're going to talk about a significant roadblock we all face at some point in our faith journey. It's a roadblock that can often catch us off guard, causing damage and destruction in our lives. If we're not careful, it can even bring everything to a standstill. It's a heavy topic—one we all deal with. Today, I want to talk to you about the detour of pride. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
Join us for the start of our new series "Divine Detours" as we explore life's unexpected turns through Joseph's story. Discover how God uses life's detours to shape us into who we're meant to be, and learn to find peace in the process of becoming His masterpiece. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
Discover how a simple invitation can transform lives through the powerful story of Andrew and Peter in John 1. Learn how five simple words - "We have found the Messiah" - started a movement that changed the world, and how your invitation could be the catalyst for someone else's transformation. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
Discover how your breakthrough might be closer than you think through the powerful story of the widow in 2 Kings 4. Learn how God doesn't see what you lack as failure, but sees what you have as potential. Experience how small steps of faith can lead to miraculous breakthroughs in your life. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
Let's begin by opening our Bibles to Numbers 13. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
"There are times in life when someone needs our help but we are too busy or too fearful to help them. Sometimes we have to push aside the culture's message, 'I need to look out for number one.' Compassion often requires us to step outside of our comfort zone." --Pastor Andrea Kramer +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
Are you stuck in your comfort zone? In this powerful message, Pastor reveals how breaking free from comfort unlocks extraordinary purpose. Watch as he shares two major church announcements that will impact thousands of lives - including an unexpected partnership that could transform an entire prison population. Learn the five keys to becoming unstoppable in both your personal walk and church community. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
Join Pastor Mike as he unpacks the profound meaning of baptism in "Made New For More." Discover why baptism isn't just a ritual, but a powerful declaration of faith and transformation. Through biblical examples and personal stories, learn how baptism represents death to our old life and resurrection to new life in Christ. Whether you're curious about baptism or seeking to understand its significance deeper, this message reveals how we're made new in Christ's example, name, and for His fame. +++++++ Join us for church this Sunday. For service times and meeting location please visit https://transformtlh.com/
The election is over, so where do we go from here? +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
"We are in a spiritual battle, whether we realize it or not, and what we wear into that battle matters." --Pastor Ryan Kramer +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
"Have I told you about the time I was arrested and put into a Mexican jail?" --Pastor Ryan Kramer There are 3 stages to a social engineering scam that we need to know. +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
This is a challenging sermon series, yes, but if something challenges you it changes you. +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
Where should our allegience lie as followers of Jesus, and why does it matter? +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
Here are 3 things you can expect in this new 6-week series: 1. We are going to be biblically honest. We are going to focus on what scripture says not personal opinions. 2. We are going to be politically neutral. We are going to elevate Jesus instead of elevating politics. 3. We are going to be spiritually challenging. +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
It's not easy to have a right perspective when troubles come your way, but no matter what, Jesus is telling us to deny ourselves and follow Him. +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
God has a plan for our life, and it involves chipping away the things in our life that aren't part of His finished vision. Week 4 of the series Finish Strong. +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
I don't about you, but when I look back over the history of my life, just about every bad decision and situation came because I had the wrong people in my inner circle. --Pastor Ryan Kramer Week 2 of the series Finish Strong. +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
Does your relationship with God feel dry right now? Do your dreams feel dead? Is your life lacking life? The good news is that your present situation doesn't have to be your future reality! --Pastor Ryan Kramer +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
Sharing stories from our mission trip to El Salvador. +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
When I look at the realness of my circumstances, I struggle with doubt...not in God but in me and my own abilities. --Russell Siemer Let's open our Bible to Matthew 14 starting in verse 22. +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
Do we actually live like the Biblical representation we claim? This is week 7 of our series Summer on the Mount. +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
Jesus tells us to judge a tree by its fruit. And He also says "judge not lest you be judged." How do we reconcile these two? This is week 6 of our series Summer on the Mount. +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
"Maybe you're sitting here this morning and you've never been taught how to pray. You understand that there's an expectation as a follower of Christ to have some sort of communication with your heavenly Father, but you don't even know how to begin. Well, today's the day for you!" --Pastor Andrea Kramer This is week 5 of our series Summer on the Mount, on the topic of Kingdom Conversations. +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
"Jesus gives us the insider tip of all tips. He's shows us what a sure thing looks like in our life." --Pastor Ryan Kramer This is week 4 of our series Summer on the Mount, on the topic of Kingdom Finances. +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
"When it comes to anger, are you a spewer or a stewer? Today we are going to sit on the side of the hill and listen to Jesus as He talks about the topic of anger." --Pastor Ryan Kramer This is week 3 of our series Summer on the Mount. +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
I want to talk about two of the metaphors that Jesus uses as He's teaching His disciples. And Jesus in this moment, in these verses of Matthew chapter five, 13 through 16, Jesus is helping them see and He's helping us see what our purpose in life really is, and how we can live it out in our life. I've entitled today's message, "Living a Life That Matters." --Pastor Ryan Kramer This is week 2 of our series Summer on the Mount. +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
Today we're kicking off this new series, Summer on the Mount, where we're gonna be going on a journey over the next couple months, looking at what is called Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapter five through seven. And we're gonna be unpacking some of the big ideas. We don't have time to go into all the big ideas, but we're gonna unpack some of the big ideas that are found in these few chapters that Jesus shares. And today I wanna focus on Matthew chapter five, verses one through twelve. And here's the title that I wanna talk about today. Choose the Jesus way. Turn to two people, say, choose the Jesus way. Choose the Jesus way. So let me set the scene a little bit for the Sermon on the Mount." --Pastor Ryan Kramer This is week 1 of our series Summer on the Mount. +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
In this powerful sermon, Pastor Russell Siemer challenges the common notion that our purpose is defined by our occupation. He argues that our true purpose is threefold: to know Jesus and be known by Him, to become more like Jesus, and to make Jesus known. Using biblical passages from Mark, Ephesians, and personal stories, he emphasizes that our identity is not in what we do, but in Christ. He urges listeners to stop comparing themselves to others, as this leads to insecurity and diminishes their God-given identity. The message encourages viewers to build their lives on the sure foundation of Christ, not on temporal achievements, so that when trials come, they are pressed but not crushed. This is week 3 of our series Pressed Not Crushed. +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
"I want to talk about staying in our lane, and how getting out of our lane can lead to a really rough place." --Pastor Mike Braddock This is week 2 of our series Pressed Not Crushed. +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
"We are often never more in God's will than when life doesn't go our way." --Pastor Ryan Kramer This is week 1 of our series Pressed Not Crushed. +++++++ Find more information at our website: https://transformtlh.com/
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