Podcasts about pastor dennis

Recorded April 10, 2024 - Wednesday Evening Service

Recorded April 7, 2024 - Sunday Morning Service

Recorded April 7, 2024 - Sunday Evening Service

Ahab Life is filled with strategy. Sometimes it's as simple as knowing what move to make while playing a game with your children. Other times strategy requires complicated moves to achieve its end goal. This week we'll look at the story of King Ahab - one of the kings in the nation of Israel's history. Under Ahab's reign, Israel experienced a time of prosperity, but that allowed them lose their edge and in the end it cost them dearly. It's easy for us to walk in a similar fashion. We lose our edge, and slowly the enemy gains a foothold which costs us dearly. This week, we're reminded from Ahab's story that we have the power to push back against the enemy and find true freedom and life when we surrender. ginghamsburg.org/planyourvisit

Let us know if this message impacted you!Join Pastor Dennis Varty as he explores the transformative power of living with expectation in God's promises. Drawing from Psalms 103:5 and other biblical passages, Pastor Dennis discusses how expectation revitalizes our faith journey, bringing renewal and fulfillment in every season of life. From personal anecdotes to profound biblical insights, discover how expectation shapes our choices, relationships, and spiritual growth. Whether you're facing challenges or celebrating victories, this podcast inspires us to embrace a life marked by bold faith and expectancy, where God's extraordinary plans exceed our wildest dreams. Support the show

Pastor Dennis challenges us to lead in a way that outlasts applause—by making things better than we found them and building a legacy our families will feel for generations. This message is a bold reminder that true leadership starts with service, not a title.

What do worship, trust, generosity, and repentance have in common? They all flow from the heart. It's the source of our motives, our choices, our lives. In this message, Pastor Dennis teaches us how to guard the most important part of who we are—and keep our hearts aligned with God. Tune into find the key to staying connected to the true source of everything we need.

Jacob There's something divine that happens when you're under the stars at night by a warm fire. The dancing glow and gentle noises of a summer night invites you into nature's intimacy. Twilight conversations hold no agenda, leaving us open to ancient threads of truth and wonder. These fireside chats hold timeless truths passed down from the beginning of time. The Old Testament is full of rich stories which show us who God has always been. These stories also reveal who God is calling to be in this moment. This week we learn about Jacob - a man who was always jockeying for a way to get ahead, even if it meant manipulating and cheating those closest to him. But as he grew older, he had an encounter with the Lord that changed him and the world forever. Sometimes we grow tired and need a fresh encounter with the Lord. When we experience the Lord in this same way we can experience a new sense of hope, meaning, purpose and calling. ginghamsburg.org/planyourvisit

You don't need a title to lead—just the courage to obey. In this powerful message, Pastor Dennis launches his brand-new book “Leading Without Permission” and delivers a challenge to lead from wherever you are, no permission slip required. 

Taking The Heat People around the world face persecution every day because of their faith, race, gender, economic standing, and even birthplace. We know in the deepest parts of our being that persecuting others is wrong. But what do we do when we face persecution? Jesus addressed this very idea in his message from the mountain. He said "you will be happy even when you face insults, persecution and lies." Wait, Jesus said we will be happy when we face those things? Yes, because these things are not the end of the story. Jesus' words carry a promise that we can be glad in the face of trials and persecution, because our hope and our treasure is not based in this world. When we stand firm in Jesus we'll be like the heroes of faith who have gone before us. ginghamsburg.org/planyourvisit

Are you chasing purpose—or chasing applause? In this episode, we unpack what it really means to be driven by ambition vs directed by God's vision. Through the cautionary story of Absalom and the faithful example of David, we explore how ambition often starts in pain and ends in pride. You'll learn:How selfish ambition masks itself as visionWhy obedience is greater than opticsHow to discern God's whisper over culture's shoutWhether you're a young leader, creative, pastor, or student—this episode speaks to the tension of leading in a noisy world.

The modern church is in crisis—and no one wants to talk about it. In this episode, we expose how progressive Christianity and LGBTQ ideology have quietly taken over pulpits, redefining truth and leaving a trail of broken families in the name of love and tolerance. If you're Gen Z and you've ever felt like something's off with how culture and faith collide—you're not crazy. You're being called to stand. 

Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. When everything in our lives feels shaky, let us remember that we worship an unchanging and unshakeable God.

Pastor Dennis Gaxiola takes us into 1 Peter 3:15, and discusses the relational Father, God is to us in "Adam Where are You?"

How can we intentionally impress God's truth on someone this week?

This week Pastor Dennis centres his message on generosity and the stewardship of finances. We must understand the nature of God and how He gives.  In doing so we can mirror the nature of Christ in our own approach to wealth. True abundance comes not from a self-serving pursuit of wealth, but from understanding and mirroring God's character as a bountiful giver.  We can trust that God will provide all sufficiency, enabling us to abound in good works and experience the joy of generosity that brings glory and thanksgiving to Him. The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. - 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 (ESV)

Being Pure In Heart The Bible says that we need to guard our hearts. They are the source of everything in our lives - both good and bad. This is why Jesus spoke the words that the pure in heart will see God. But there's a difference between living a pure life, meaning we follow the rules and try to do no wrong, and living with a pure heart. A pure heart means we live intentionally, sincerity and integrity. This Father's Day, we'll see that when we live this way we not only see God, but we also share the hope and life which comes from Christ to everyone around us. ginghamsburg.org/planyourvisit

 This Father's Day, discover the true calling of parenthood: raising adults, not just kids. God calls us to build character over comfort, preparing children for purpose, not ease. There are no perfect parents—only consistent ones. Through love, discipline, and example, we shape future leaders. Let's commit to parenting with intention, consistency, and a heart set on legacy.Bottom Line: You don't have to be a perfect parent—just a consistent one, focused on building character over comfort.Want to hear more sermons? https://www.experiencechurch.tv/sermonsWant to support the ministry? https://www.experiencechurch.tv/give-nowWant to plan your visit? https://www.experiencechurch.tv/planyourvisit

Letting Go of Grudges What happens when you finally forgive? This week, Pastor Dennis Miller unpacks the fifth Beatitude—“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” (Matthew 5:7)—and invites us to let go of grudges, resentment, and bitterness. Discover the freedom hat comes from mercy: Why forgiveness matters for your spiritual, emotional, and physical health The three steps to truly letting go What Jesus meant by “the blessed boomerang” How mercy can change your relationships—and your future This message is for anyone who's been hurt… and is ready to heal. ginghamsburg.org/planyourvisit

The Holy Spirit is the Fuel of the Great Commission- Pastor Dennis Leon (6.8.25) by Sermons

Finding Satisfaction Are you craving something more in life but can't quite name it? In this message, Pastor Dennis explores Jesus' teaching: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Using vivid imagery and personal stories, he compares spiritual longing to physical cravings—reminding us that while the world offers empty "junk food," God offers something truly satisfying. ginghamsburg.org/planyourvisit

God didn't call Abram to comfort—He called him out. Leaving his father's house wasn't just a relocation; it was a declaration of obedience. Like Abram, we're invited to step into the unknown, not with all the answers, but with faith in the One who leads. Comfort can keep us settled, but obedience sets us in motion. The future God has for us begins where comfort ends.Bottom Line:Comfort settles us, but obedience sends us.WANT TO LISTEN TO THE WHOLE SERMON? https://www.experiencechurch.tv/sermonsWant to hear more sermons? https://www.experiencechurch.tv/sermonsWant to support the ministry? https://www.experiencechurch.tv/give-nowWant to plan your visit? https://www.experiencechurch.tv/planyourvisit

Overcoming Brokenness In this powerful message, Pastor Dennis Miller dives into the second Beatitude: "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Whether you're grieving a loss, a broken relationship, or simply feeling the weight of the world, this sermon offers a path to healing. Discover how Jesus redefines happiness—not as a product of perfect circumstances, but as an inside-out journey of comfort, presence, and hope. Through the acronym M.O.U.R.N., Pastor Dennis walks us through practical, Spirit-led steps to move forward with faith: Make Room for grief—and for God Open Your Heart to healing Understand You're Not Alone Remember the Hope of the resurrection Name the Gift of love and loss ginghamsburg.org/planyourvisit

Hope in God doesn't mean life gets easier. It means we get carried even when things are falling apart. We hope in the Lord.

 Gratitude honors where we've been, but vision calls us to where we're going. We remember the past, not to idolize it, but to build upon it. Jesus didn't say, “I have built,” but “I will build my church”—a promise of forward motion. When we cling too tightly to what was, we risk missing what God is doing now. We are being called into a season of bold faith, fresh purpose, and Spirit-led growth—where the church rises not just in memory of what was, but in pursuit of what's yet to come.Bottom Line:We honor the past, but we build the future God is calling us into.Want to hear more sermons? https://www.experiencechurch.tv/sermonsWant to support the ministry? https://www.experiencechurch.tv/give-nowWant to plan your visit? https://www.experiencechurch.tv/planyourvisit

Let Jesus' way of thinking be our way of living.

Stepping Into Humility What if the path to happiness begins with humility? In this kickoff message of our worship series “This Way to Happy,” Pastor Dennis unpacks the first of Jesus' Beatitudes: “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Drawing from Matthew 5:3, this teaching explores how humility isn't about thinking less of yourself—but thinking of yourself less. Discover three ways humility can actually increase your happiness, relieve stress, improve your relationships, and open your life to God's power. If you're feeling tired, overwhelmed, or just stuck, this message is for you. ginghamsburg.org/planyourvisit

Life After Doubt Is doubt getting in the way of your faith? You're not alone. Even the apostle Thomas needed proof before believing in the resurrection of Jesus. In this powerful message, Pastor Dennis Miller shares personal stories, biblical insights, and historical evidence that challenge skepticism and offer hope beyond uncertainty. Rooted in John 20 and 1 Corinthians 15, this sermon explores four key reasons to trust the resurrection: The Church was created by the Resurrection—not the other way around The eyewitness accounts are overwhelming and credible No one dies for a lie they know is false The greatest evidence? A changed life Whether you're struggling with doubt or seeking deeper faith, this message will meet you where you are. ginghamsburg.org/planyourvisit

This week we returned to our Prophets of the Kingdom series. It's time for our church to begin nominating people from within the church to take on the role of elder and join Garden City's spiritual leadership team. Pastor Dennis walked through a quick biblical theology of eldership starting in Exodus and ending in 1 Peter, and affirmed the inclusion and empowering of women to be elders. We then walked through the process we'll adhere to as a church community over the coming weeks as we seek to discern together the people who will become Serving Elders.Here are links to the two full-length sermons we taught several weeks ago outlining a robust biblical theology of eldership and women as co-equal leaders in the church.Shepherds of JusticeEqual and Empowered for Leadership

Life After Failure Our focus is John 21—the quiet, post-resurrection moment when Jesus cooks fish on the beach for his friends. Imagine being Peter. The shame of denial still fresh: “I do not know the man.” The weight of failure. The grief of loss. So he returns to what's familiar—fishing. And then, in the early morning mist, Jesus appears—not with correction, but with a fire, a meal, and a quiet invitation: “Come and eat.” No lecture. Just grace. It was a new beginning for Peter. It's a new beginning for us, too. ginghamsburg.org/planyourvisit

Easter isn't just about what happened to Jesus—it's about what's possible for us. This Easter, Pastor Dennis explores how resurrection invites us to remember who we are, rise to new life, and live like God's Kingdom is breaking in right now. The empty tomb means death doesn't get the final word—and neither do fear, shame, or injustice. We're called to be resurrection people who partner with God in His work to repair, restore, and rebuild what's broken, carrying hope into a world that desperately needs it. We must remember, so we can live resurrection lives with Jesus, for the sake of our neighbors and neighborhoods.

Laodicea Pastor Dennis delivers a powerful Palm Sunday message, closing the “You've Got Mail” series on the seven churches in Revelation. This week, he explores Jesus' scathing letter to the church in Laodicea—wealthy, comfortable, and spiritually lukewarm. Through historical context, vivid metaphors, and a soul-stirring invitation, he calls the church to wake up from spiritual apathy and reignite a passionate faith. The message climaxes in a bold response moment: worshipers are invited to name the lukewarm areas of their lives and lay them symbolically in a baptismal beneath a looming cross—choosing consecration over comfort, surrender over self-sufficiency. Join us in Tipp City: ginghamsburg.org/planyourvisit.

Have we seen how God moves in the midst of life's pressure? Let us be confident that His will always prevails.

Philadelphia As we journey through life, we'll find the Lord gives us many doors to walk through. Some are clear and easy to open, and others only open after years of struggle, pain, prayer and trial. These doors end up being a blessing in our lives. But walking through these doors isn't only about finding God's will, but more importantly about the journey that is following God's voice. When we're faithful following God's voice, the doors will open, and God will often surprise at what comes next through those doors. ginghamsburg.org  

Are we seeking God's hand (what He can do) more than His heart (who He is)?

Pastor Dennis continues the topic of Membership to the local church. If you have a question or topic you would like Turning Hearts to discuss, please email:info@thministry.com

Recored March 31, 2024 - Easter Sunday Morning

Recorded March 27, 2024 - Wednesday Evening Service

Recorded March 24, 2024 - Sunday Evening Service

Recorded March 20, 2024 - Wednesday Evening

Sardis It's normal for each one of us to get tired. We require sleep and rest to be able to live our daily lives. But it's also possible to get too tired and lose sight of the most important things. That's what happened to the church in Sardis - they lost sight of the most important things and Jesus called on them to wake up! Jesus is calling us to wake up today and focus on the things that matter most - the lives of everyone around us. ginghamsburg.org

Recorded March 3, 2024 - Sunday Morning Service Pastor Dennis gets happy and sings Amazing Grace with the church before the message. Do you realize how much you have to be thankful for?

Recorded March 6, 2024 - Wednesday Evening Service

Pergamum & Thytira This week we're looking at two different letters, written to two different churches. But both letters have many similarities. The churches are commended for their faith, but then Jesus calls on them to change something about their ways. Both letters end with an instruction to hear the words being shared with them. God is speaking the same thing to us today: we need to listen and respond.  ginghamsburg.org  

As followers of Christ, may we be led to be generous with our time, resources, energy, and love for others.

Smyrna Suffering is part of our world. Jesus promised that following him would lead to trouble. But Jesus also encouraged his followers to take heart. As we look at the letter to Smyrna this week, we'll learn that they faced trials, trouble and persecution. But in the middle of all those things, they chose to stand firm in their faith in Christ. They set an example that we can follow today - to faithfully follow Jesus, no matter what we face. The church in Smyrna found hope in their suffering and we can too. ginghamsburg.org

Let us fight the good fight of faith today, beginning with our worship to God.

When God gives you something to do – do it excellently because you are doing it for the glory of God!