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"God didn't just build us to start—He built us to finish well."What if the breakthrough you've been waiting for is on the other side of not giving up?In this powerful message from Week 3 of the Built For This series, Pastor Jon Dupin unpacks how God strengthens us to endure, even when we feel tired, discouraged, or ready to quit. Anchored in Philippians 1:6 and Nehemiah 6 & 12, this sermon reminds us that the Gospel isn't just about a strong start—it's about a faithful finish.

In this powerful kickoff to our "Built For This" series, Pastor Jon Dupin explores how God uses seasons of loss, burnout, and disappointment not to break us, but to build us. Drawing from Nehemiah 1 and John 16:33, we're reminded that renewal begins in surrender, not strength, and that the Church is built to rise, not because of our efforts, but because of Jesus' victory.✅ Feeling stuck?✅ Facing delay, discouragement, or defeat?This message will help you see your season through God's eyes—and find hope to rebuild, starting now.

“In a world filled with pain and chaos, how can the resurrection of Jesus still be Good News?”In this powerful Easter message, Jon Dupin unpacks 1 Corinthians 15 and shows us why the resurrection isn't just a story from the past—it's the foundation of our hope today.If Jesus didn't rise, faith is empty, sin wins, and death is the end. But because He did rise, we have real hope, real power, and a promise that what's broken won't stay that way.Through honest storytelling and biblical truth, this message invites you to see resurrection not as an instant fix—but as the beginning of restoration in you and the world around you.

On this Palm Sunday, Pastor Jon Dupin delivers a powerful message about the arrival of King Jesus. Not with force, but in humility, riding on a donkey. Drawing from Zechariah 9 and Luke 19, this sermon challenges us to examine what's holding back our praise and proclamation.In a world where comfort, cynicism, and fear often keep our faith quiet, we are reminded that Jesus is worthy of public, passionate, and vocal worship. If even the stones would cry out, how much more should we?1. Learn why your voice matters2. Discover the courage to share your Jesus story3. Step into a life of bold worship and witness4. This week, let your praise be louder than your fear.

In this message from our Good News series, we wrestle with one of the most challenging truths of the Gospel: we were never meant to provide for ourselves.Drawing from Exodus 16 and John 6, we explore how Jesus redefines provision — not with temporary fixes or self-sufficiency, but with His own body and blood. In a culture obsessed with independence and personal strength, this message confronts the idols of pride, fear, and self-made success.

This Sunday morning, we had the incredible opportunity to hear Compassion International's vision and witness the power of child sponsorship firsthand. A former Compassion child shared his inspiring journey—how God used sponsorship to transform his life from poverty to purpose.Be encouraged as we dive into this powerful testimony of hope, faith, and God's provision.

What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In Matthew 25, Jesus paints a clear picture—true faith is revealed through compassionate action. The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats challenges us to move beyond empty religion and into a life marked by love, service, and sacrifice.At Waymaker.Church, we believe faith and action go hand in hand. In this message, we unpack how Jesus identifies His true Church—not by religious activity, but by a heart transformed to serve “the least of these.”Join us as we explore how compassionate action shapes us to see and become more like Jesus.

In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul calls the church to unity, reminding believers of their identity in Christ and the power of God's love. In this message, we explore key themes from Ephesians—salvation by grace, the church as the body of Christ, and the call to live with holiness, love, and the full armor of God.But relationships within the body of Christ aren't always easy. We often struggle with idealization, impatience, and intolerance—expecting perfection, demanding immediate change, and rejecting differences. Paul challenges us in Ephesians 4:1-6 to pursue unity by embracing humility, patience, and love.A Jesus-centered community requires grace, acceptance, and deference, allowing the Spirit to transform our relationships. When we replace judgment with discernment and demands with humility, we reflect the love of Christ more fully.Join us as we dive deeper into experiencing the depths of God's love and maturing in faith together.

What does it mean to be a true friend in a Jesus-centered community? In this message, Pastor Jon Dupin unpacks the biblical foundation of loving correction—a key characteristic of authentic friendship.Too often, we believe myths about relationships in the church:❌ Following Jesus automatically makes us great at friendships.❌ We will naturally get along with other believers.❌ Love for one another is instant and effortless.But the New Testament tells a different story. True friendship isn't about flattery or appeasement—it's about mutual affection and correction, sharpening one another toward spiritual maturity (Proverbs 27:17, Ephesians 4:15).Through Galatians 6, we learn how to:✅ Restore others with gentleness when they stumble.✅ Carry one another's burdens while taking personal responsibility.✅ Love in a way that transforms judgment into compassion and action.Are you ready to build deeper, Christ-centered relationships? Watch now and take a step toward living out the “one another” commands of Scripture.

How can we build deep, lasting friendships that reflect the love of Jesus? In this message, Pastor Jon Dupin unpacks Jesus' command to "love one another" and explores why relationships are essential for a thriving faith. Despite having the best tools for community, many believers struggle with isolation, individualism, and self-reliance. But Jesus calls us to something greater—a life of Jesus-centered friendships that strengthen our faith and serve as a powerful witness to the world.Join us as we dive into John 13, learning how to restore relationships, carry one another's burdens, and embrace the kind of friendships that transform lives. Don't miss this powerful start to our One Another series!

Deep-seated bitterness causes many to lose faith and dwindle in depression. Join Pastor Jon for the third and final installment of the Untangling the Heart series as he walks us through untangling bitterness so that we can find joy and extend forgiveness.

"For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” Join us for Untangling the Heart: Week Two, as Pastor Jon Dupin unpacks the reality of pride and how it can so easily keep us from the fullness of God's favor.

When Cain brought a sacrifice to God, he didn't have a physical issue; he had a heart issue. Join Pastor Jon in the first installment of Untangling the Heart as we seek to untangle jealousy together.

In order to gather the harvest, we must be ready for it and prepared to wage war against our enemy. Join us at Waymaker.Church as our Executive Ministry Leader and wife to our Lead Pastor, Tammy Dupin, shares a specific and personal word.

This week, Pastor Jon shows us how to navigate gospel conversations. Join us as we see that it is our role to share and God rescues and grows.

Jesus did not ask for more laborers; he asked that the laborers he already had would respond well to his instruction to go out and reap the harvest. His plan went beyond just speaking beautiful words of salvation. He asked for more from those he sent out, and he asks for more from us today. Join Pastor Jon as he breaks down the American Church's mission drift, or life as lambs among wolves, and the path forward to make disciples of all nations.

God is for you! Join Pastor Jon as he looks at the Christmas story through the lens of God's faithfulness as a good father.

Join our College and Young Adult Director, Tyler Lower, as he presents the dichotomy between the three wise men (The Magi) and King Herod in the Christmas story. As you listen, we hope you are challenged and encouraged. God has so much more for you than just saving you!

Tanner Petty teaches us that the prophecies of Isaiah, referenced in Matthew 2, are fulfilled in the life of Jesus as our faithful deliverer. We hope this message brings you hope this Christmas season.

Join us as Pastor Jon leads us through a message on gratitude, hope, and the good news of Jesus Christ.

God uses our giving tenacity to multiply our spiritual capacity.

Why is it hard to apply generosity, legacy, and contentment with personal wealth?

What does the Bible teach Christians about the relationship between wealth and worship?

How can we win the battle of the mind? We often ignore, minimize, or accept satanic lies that lead to false and oppressive thinking.

Self-image idolatry hinders our growth in Christ-likeness, leaving us trapped in cycles of self-deception, self-defeat, self-loathing.

Misidentifying faith gives the devil an entry point to our families and churches, diminishing the power of the gospel in both.

We must understand the influences of idols in our life, and the lives around us. Worshipping idols, knowingly or unknowingly, invites the influence of the dark forces connected to them.

If you call Waymaker.Church home, you have a part to play in the 25 Initiative.As of 2024, Waymaker.Church is setting out to send 2,500 goers to our neighbors and the nations. What does this look like? We are praying that God would allow us to plant 25 churches, send 250 missionaries to unreached people groups, and send out 2,500 total goers in the next 25 years. What part will you play in the 25 Initiative?

Christian Nationalism is demonic idolatry, and it transforms Jesus' people from the hope of the world into the weapon of the enemy. How do we combat this in today's culture?

In this sermon, we wrestle with the problem that we often trust our political will to transform our community more than the power of Gospel love and proclamation.

Believers lose gospel influence when we act with political idolatry or political indifference.

Politics has polarized our country and the Church has not responded well. How should we, as believers and followers of Jesus, respond to politics?

How do we pursue a deeper level of love, joy, and service to Christ and His Church?

How can the elder generations model well the mystery and certainty of Christ to the emerging generations?

The Elder generations must continuously resolve contempt and disappointment to remain effective and finish well.

Christian families often miss faith transference by neglecting, relinquishing, or mishandling their role in intergenerational discipleship.

Join Don and Jen Love with Pray Through It Ministries as they lead our church body to pray through 1 Peter 2:1-5.

The Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 invites us to embark upon personal adventures of adoration, petition, intercession, confession, and spiritual warfare.

When believers practice prayer together God's Spirit aligns hearts to who He is, what He is doing, and how we may join Him all together.

A life filled with distractions will lack purpose and power that God has ordained for you and your family. Listen as Peter Johnson teaches on giving up distraction and being an intentional family. 

Why does it take us seasons and suffering to fully give up our lives to Jesus's rule? Listen as Pastor Jon closes out the I Give Up series with a teaching on giving up your life to Jesus.

Listen as Dr. Ken Dupin teaches week 3 of the I Give Up series with a message on safety and suffering in the life of a believer. 

Where does a society of comfort fit into a faith system that by all accounts rejects the pursuit of comfort? Listen as Tyler Lower teaches week 2 of the I Give Up Series about giving up comfort.

Control feels like life, but leads to death. Surrender feels like death, but leads to life. Listen as Brett Clubb kicks off our new series I Give Up with a teaching on giving up control. 

The first year in college is a pivotal year for a young person's faith journey. How can they survive their Religion 101 class without abandoning their faith in Jesus? Listen as Pastor Jon answers this question in this conclusion teaching of the Family Bible series.

The entire Bible contains everything we need from God to live a spiritually mature and missional life as followers of Jesus.

The Bible is a double-edged defensive weapon for spiritual warfare, helping us stand firm against dark forces and live on God's purpose. Listen to week 2 of Family Bible taught by Pastor Jon Dupin.

How should families and churches respond to the Bible's transformative power until Christ's return? Listen to week 1 of our series Family Bible taught by Pastor Jon Dupin.

We look most like Jesus when we meet the needs of the people around us. Listen to this message to hear about practical ways we can meet the needs of our community here in Lynchburg, Virginia.

To build strong children, nations, and generations lies in the strength and responsibility of their fathers.