Podcasts about pastor dustin

As we continue our series LET'S CHAT, Pastor Dustin tackles the idea of gossip and what the bible has to say. Everything that we say should be true, but not everything that's true needs to be said - our words are capable of destroying or building up, and we need to check our heart to make sure that we're building up instead of tearing down! - Listen to the message here!

  As we continue our new series LET'S CHAT, Pastor Dustin tackles the question "what is truth?" Truth isn't something that we create - we don't define truth, it's something that God reveals to us. - Listen to the message here!

Scripture Reference: John 1:14; Colossians 2

You are probably carrying something right now that you did not create, cannot control, and do not have the answer for — and it is still affecting your life. A diagnosis. A layoff. A marriage that got quiet. A child making decisions you cannot make for them. A bill that will not wait. You lie awake running the same scenarios, and morning comes without a solution. Daniel knew that feeling. A king woke up from a dream he could not explain and signed a death sentence for every wise man in Babylon — Daniel included. Daniel did not create the problem. He could not control the outcome. He did not know the answer. And then he said eight words that changed everything: "There is a God in heaven." In week two of our Daniel series, Pastor Dustin walks through Daniel 2 and shows you what to do when you do not know what to do: Trust God when the situation seems impossible. Even when the situation is beyond your control, your response is still within your control. Trust is knowing God is still God when you do not know what He is doing. Trust God because He holds the future. Nebuchadnezzar's statue — gold, silver, bronze, iron, iron and clay — maps empire after empire, and every one of them ends as dust. The stone cut without human hands starts small and fills the whole earth. History is not out of control. History is moving toward the reign of Jesus Christ. You can trust God in your present because He already stands in your future. Trust God enough to pray. Daniel's first response was not panic or strategy. He gathered his friends and asked God for mercy, prayed specifically, prayed desperately, and worshiped when the answer came. If you truly believe God has the answer, prayer will not be your last resort. It will be your first response. The statue starts enormous and ends as dust. The stone starts small and ends by filling the earth. Whatever is towering over you today, it is not the last thing standing.

This week, Pastor Dustin kicks our new series "LET'S CHAT" by addressing how not everything is spiritual warfare, but we're in a spiritual war!

Babylon never asked Daniel to renounce his faith. It changed his address, his language, his diet, and his name — and then it waited. That is usually how pressure works on you, too. Not one dramatic moment where you decide to walk away from God, but a slow drift where being accepted starts to matter more than being obedient, comfort quietly wins over conviction, and compromise stops bothering you the way it used to. Every culture has a curriculum. It is always teaching you what to love, what to value, and who to become. The question is not whether you are being formed. The question is who is doing the forming. In week one of our new series in the book of Daniel, Pastor Dustin opens Daniel 1 and walks through the story of a young man carried into an empire designed to erase his identity — and how he came out of it with his convictions intact. You will walk away with a clear, usable framework for living resolved when the pressure comes: Know who you are. Babylon changed the name Daniel answered to, but it could not change the God Daniel belonged to. You cannot live with settled convictions while living with an unsettled identity. Decide before the pressure arrives. "But Daniel resolved not to defile himself" (Daniel 1:8). If you wait until the moment of pressure to decide what you believe, the pressure will make the decision for you. Plus the four decisions worth making now, before you need them: who defines your identity, what your highest authority is, where your boundaries are, and what you are willing to lose. Courage determines what you will not do. Wisdom determines how you respond. You can live in Babylon without becoming Babylonian. Press play, then send this to someone who is feeling the pull. SCRIPTURE IN THIS MESSAGE Daniel 1:2 Daniel 1:3-7 Daniel 1:8 Daniel 1:18-21 Isaiah 43:1

This week Pastor Dustin is kicking off our new series this fall looking at the Narrow Way of Jesus as we learn what it means to walk in the ways of God together.

There's a seat at the table for you. The question is which chair you're sitting in. Jesus said, "I am the bread of life." The church was never meant to be the bread — the church is the table where the Bread is served. And everyone who walks through the door is sitting somewhere at that table. In this message, Pastor Dustin walks through the four chairs at the table and helps you find yours. Not to label you, but to help you take the next step from where you are. The four chairs The Non-Believer — hungry, tired, and welcome exactly as you are The Baby Christian — new to faith, still being fed The Spiritual Adolescent — growing, but still asking what the church can do for me The Mature Believer — "I don't just go to church. I am the church." Maturity changes the question from "What can I get?" to "What can I give?" It sounds like this: I still eat at the table, but now I help set the table. How do we set the table? By serving, by giving, and by inviting. Scriptures: John 6:35 · Psalm 107:9 · Matthew 11:28 · 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 · Psalm 92:12-14 · 1 Corinthians 13:11 · Matthew 23:11-12 · Luke 14:23 · Acts 2:42, 44-47 Prayer Father, Thank You for making room for us at Your table. Wherever we are sitting today, help us take the next step toward You. Feed the hungry among us, grow the young in faith, and give us the humility to stop asking what we can get and start asking what we can give. Make us the kind of people who serve, who give, and who go out and invite others in, until Your house is full. In Jesus' name, Amen.

As we continue our series SAMSON SYNDROME, Pastor Dustin walks us through the moment Samson reveals the source of his strength to Delilah. Samson had been following his eyes and allowing temptation to run his life for a long time, and in this moment it finally costs him. We need to learn from Samson's example, and avoid playing with sin because we never know what it'll really cost us! - Listen to the message here!

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 16:1–24

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In this week's edition of our sermon series "Samson Syndrome," Pastor Dustin guides us through Judges 15 and how our unhealed hurt can hurt not only us, but the people around us!

We're not just raising kids. We're forming adults. Every parent wants to get this right — but most days it feels like you're just trying to survive bedtime, homework, and the next meltdown. Somewhere between the chaos, it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture: you're not just managing behavior today, you're shaping the adult your child will become. In Week 3 of "Good Ol' Days," Pastor Dustin tackles parenting head-on — not with guilt, but with a game plan. Because our kids don't ultimately belong to us. Psalm 127:3 reminds us they're a heritage from the Lord, entrusted to our care for a season. That changes everything about how we lead them. Pastor Dustin walks through four practical, Scripture-rooted ways to parent with the future in mind: 1 Guide Their Faith — Your lifestyle will become their normal. Deuteronomy 6:5-7 calls us to impress God's truth on our kids in the everyday moments, not just on Sundays. 2 Speak Into Their Identity — Proverbs 18:21 reminds us that your words today become their inner voice tomorrow. Our job isn't to create their identity — it's to help them discover the one God already gave them. 3 Develop Their Wisdom — The goal isn't to protect them from every bad decision. It's to teach them how to make wise ones — in their attitudes, their actions, and who they choose to walk with. 4 Trust God With Their Future — Parenting is the lifelong process of moving from control to influence to trust. God loves your kids more than you do. You are their steward, not their savior. Whether you're in the diaper stage or watching your kids drive off to college, this message will reframe how you think about the years you have left with them at home. Watch now, and if this speaks to you, share it with another parent who needs to hear it. Subscribe so you don't miss the rest of the "Good Ol' Days" series. Pastor Dustin closes with this prayer for our children: "Heavenly Father, thank You for the children You have entrusted to us. Give us wisdom, patience, and strength to lead them well. Help us to reflect Your heart in the way we love, lead, correct, and encourage them. Forgive us where we fall short, and remind us that we are stewards, not saviors. Teach us to trust You with what we cannot control, and let our homes be filled with Your presence and centered on You. In Jesus' name, Amen."

Redemption | Joseph | Pastor Dustin Reimer by Cornwall Church

Continuing our series on the life of Samson, Pastor Dustin walks us through the beginning of Judges 14. Just because something looks good to us doesn't mean that it's good for us - temptation always shows us what looks good without showing us the real cost behind it, so we've got to be careful when letting what looks good have our attention! - Listen to the message here!

Scripture Reference: Acts 11:19–26

Every marriage moves through seasons — and it's easy to get stuck longing for the one you had instead of embracing the one you're in. Whether you're newly engaged, raising toddlers, running a full house, watching your kids leave, or rediscovering each other as empty nesters, this message will help you make the most of exactly where you are right now. This week, Pastor Dustin and Mandy walk through the 5 Seasons of Marriage and share three practical shifts every couple needs to make: Stop chasing a feeling. Young love says "I can't imagine life without you." Mature love says "I've lived a lot of life, and I'm still choosing you." Feelings may start a relationship, but choices sustain it. Don't get stuck in a season. Every season of marriage gives you new roles — husband and wife, parents, empty nesters, grandparents, caregivers. The danger isn't in the season changing; it's becoming so nostalgic for an old one that you miss what's beautiful about the one you're in now. Grow together as you change. The goal of marriage was never to avoid change — it's to keep growing toward each other instead of away from each other as you do. Because in the end, marriage isn't only about happiness — it's about holiness. And what marriage reveals in us, God can use to refine us. Scriptures referenced: Proverbs 24:3 — By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established. Proverbs 20:6 — "Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?" Ecclesiastes 3:1 — "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven." Ecclesiastes 7:10 — "Do not say, 'Why were the old days better than these?'" James 1:19 — "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." Ephesians 5:25 — "Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her." Proverbs 27:17 — "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." Galatians 5:22-23 — the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. A prayer for your marriage: Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of marriage. Help us to choose each other in every season and to never take for granted what You have given us. Give us grace to embrace where we are, wisdom to grow together, and strength to remain faithful through every change. Use our marriages to shape us, refine us, and make us more like You. May our marriages honor You and show the world what faithful love looks like. Amen

True peace comes from allowing Christ to rule in our hearts, replacing fear and anxiety with the peace only He can give. We experience that peace when we intentionally spend time with God and surrender our lives to Him.   Pastor Dustin Johnston

As we continue our series SAMSON SYNDROME, Pastor Dustin challenges us to ask the question "who am I becoming?" God is stirring something in us, He has a purpose and gift for each of us, but are we giving our attention to things that make us more like Him? - Listen to the message here!

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 14:26–40

One day your kids and grandkids will describe what it was like growing up in your home. What will they say? In this message, Pastor Dustin kicks off our new series, Good Ol' Days, with a simple but weighty question: what will your children and grandchildren say was passed down because of you? Every family is building a legacy, whether intentional or not. Scripture is clear that faith is meant to be passed from generation to generation, but that only happens when we're intentional about how we build our homes. Pastor Dustin walks through four practical shifts every family can make to become a home worth remembering: making God the center of your home, planting your family in God's house, living for something bigger than yourselves, and building rhythms your kids won't forget. He's honest that your family doesn't need to see a perfect Christian — they need to see a real one. Whether your kids are little or grown, it's not too late to start building something that outlasts you. Watch now, and if this speaks to you, share it with someone building a home of their own. New here? We'd love to have you join us in person or online. Subscribe for the rest of the Good Ol' Days series. A prayer for our kids: Heavenly Father, thank You for the kids You have entrusted to us. May they know You, love You, and find their identity in You. Give them wisdom to make good choices, courage to stand for what is right, and strength to resist what would pull them away from You. Surround them with the right friends and Godly influences. Help them grow in confidence, kindness, and character. Give them favor with their teachers, leaders, coaches, and friends. Use their lives to bring light wherever they go. Go before them, walk beside them, and let Your hand of favor, blessing, and protection rest upon them. In Jesus' name, Amen.

As we kick off our new series SAMSON SYNDROME, Pastor Dustin teaches us about Samson being called before he was born. A lot of times we allow culture to place labels on us, but God has already seen us and called us before we were ever born, and when we lean on Him and His guidance we're able to lean into our God-given identity! - Listen to the message here!

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 14:1–25

You're invited. The only question is how you'll respond. In Matthew 22:1-14, Jesus tells the story of a king who prepares a wedding banquet for his son and sends servant after servant to bring people in — even after being refused, ignored, and mistreated. It's a parable about God the Father (the King), Jesus (the son), and the Kingdom of God (the banquet). And it closes out our series with one of the most direct pictures in Scripture of who God is, how we respond to Him, and what He actually requires of us. Pastor Dustin walks through three truths from this parable: The King Keeps Inviting God doesn't send one invitation and walk away. He keeps pursuing us — often in ways we don't expect: through people, through pain, through success, through conviction, and even through our own questions. The King Deserves a Response The parable shows three ways people respond to God's invitation: some reject Him outright, some neglect Him by getting distracted with ordinary life (Hebrews 2:3), and some try to approach Him on their own terms. As Pastor Dustin puts it, "The enemy doesn't always tempt us with evil. Sometimes he distracts us with ordinary life." The King Provides What He Requires The banquet has a dress code, and none of us can meet it on our own (Romans 3:10, 23; Isaiah 64:6). But God doesn't just demand righteousness — He supplies it. Through Christ, we're clothed in a righteousness that isn't our own (2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:27). "The gospel is not God pretending we are righteous. It is God giving us the righteousness of His Son." Religion says, "Become worthy." Jesus says, "Receive what I have done." Key Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Romans 3:10, 22-24, Isaiah 64:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:27, Hebrews 2:3

This week on the Grow in Grace Podcast, Bobby sits down with Pastor Dustin and Pastor Jose to reflect on our first-ever combined English and Grace en Español worship service. Together, they unpack the heart behind 1 Corinthians 13, the beauty of worshiping as one church in two languages, and why love is at the center of the Christian life.Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13

We all read this parable and assume we're the hero. But before you can extend mercy like the Good Samaritan, you have to admit you were once the man in the ditch — helpless, wounded, and unable to save yourself. In this message, Pastor Dustin walks through Luke 10:25-37 and asks the question we usually skip: who are you really in this story? The lawyer looking for loopholes instead of opportunities to love? The robbers who use people as a means to an end? The priest and Levite who see the need and walk past because it's inconvenient? Or the wounded man who needs someone to stop for him? The good news isn't "try harder to be the Good Samaritan." The good news is that Jesus is the one who crossed the road for us — He saw us helpless, bound our wounds, paid our debt, and promised to come back for us. Only people who've received that kind of mercy can actually give it away. If you've ever walked past a need because it cost you something, or you're exhausted from trying to earn what's already been given, this message is for you.

The truly blessed life is found not in comfort or approval but in faithfully following Jesus, even when it brings opposition, because our greatest reward is found in Him and His kingdom.   Pastor Dustin Johnston

It's Pastor Dustin's last sermon series! Paul encouraged the Thessalonians to continue to live a life consistent with the teachings of Jesus. In the same way, Pastor Dustin wants Vintage to keep living a life that is pleasing to God, filled with hope, and committed to the church.

It's Pastor Dustin's last sermon series! Paul was grateful for the Thessalonians and loved them so much he longed to see them again. In the same way, Pastor Dustin is grateful for Vintage, loves Vintage, and finds joy in Vintage.

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 12:1–11

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 11:17–33

When God Lets the Boat Break | The Book of Acts

In this week's message in our "Fight For Faith" series, Pastor Dustin walks us through Hebrews 12 and the importance of keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus over everything else!

  As we continue our series FIGHT FOR FAITH, Pastor Dustin teaches us about Hebrews 11 and the importance of faith! Faith isn't about knowing where we're going, but it's trusting God to lead us in every circumstance - it sees God's character and faithfulness before it sees other results! - Listen to the message here!

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 11:2–16

Every father wonders if he's giving his kids what they really need. Every son or daughter — at some point — wonders the same thing about themselves: Who am I? Am I loved? Where am I going? Why am I here? This Father's Day, Pastor Dustin and his son Aiden — our Middle School Pastor — team up to answer those questions through Scripture, sharing the four gifts every father gives: Identity, Security, Direction, and Purpose. "If we don't know who we are, we'll spend our lives becoming whatever everyone else says we should be." Whether you had a great dad, a complicated relationship with your father, or you're raising kids of your own right now, this message points to a Father whose love isn't based on performance — and who offers you these same four gifts today. The Four Gifts of a Father: Identity — Who Am I? Security — Am I Loved? Direction — Where Am I Going? Purpose — Why Am I Here? Scriptures referenced: Genesis 49:22-26, Matthew 3:17, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:15

  In week 10 of our series FIGHT FOR FAITH, Pastor Dustin teaches us the importance of holding on to hope in difficult circumstances. It's easy to lose hope when we focus on the circumstances around us, but it's important that we keep our hope tethered to Who God is instead of how we feel! - Listen to the message here!

In this week's message, Pastor Dustin guides us through all of Hebrews 9 and how Jesus' death on the cross bridged the gap between us and the Father!

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 9:1–23

The Goads Were Grace | The Book of Acts

This week, Pastor Dustin discusses Hebrews 8 and how Jesus offers us a new life in Him!

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 8:1–13

Much of our anxiety comes from trying to control a future we cannot see. In this sermon, we learn how God's sovereignty frees us from the illusion of control and invites us to trust his will with confidence.   Pastor Dustin Johnston

As we continue the Fight for Faith series walking through Hebrews, Pastor Dustin talks about the foundations of faith that are mentioned in the first three verses of Hebrews chapter 6. Before we can focus on going DEEPER, we have to understand Repentance, Faith, Baptism, Laying Hands, Resurrection, and Eternity. 

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 7:10–24

Life is full of choices — and every choice you make is making you. On this Graduate Sunday, Pastor Dustin uses the dramatic story of Paul's shipwreck in Acts 27 to unpack what it really means to make wise decisions. Whether you're stepping into a new season or navigating the storms already around you, this message is for everyone. Three questions every skilled decision-maker must ask: WHERE are you placing yourself? The environments you choose today will shape the person you become tomorrow. WHO are you surrounding yourself with? Not everyone deserves a seat in your inner circle. Pastor Dustin breaks down five qualities to look for in the people closest to you. WHY are you doing what you do? If you don't decide what drives your life, something else will. The Holy Spirit — pneuma in Greek, meaning breath, wind, and movement — is available to lead you into purpose. As Joshua challenged a generation: "Choose this day whom you will serve." Because indecision is still a decision. Scripture: Acts 27:21-32 | Psalm 1:1 | Proverbs 27:6, 17 | Amos 3:3 | Romans 8:14 | Joshua 24:15

Continuing our series on the book of Hebrews, Pastor Dustin walks us through Hebrews chapter 5. Healthy things grow, and if we want a healthy relationship with God we have to put in some work - growth isn't automatic, it's not something you stumble into, it's an intentional decision! - Listen to the message here!

In week 4 of our series FIGHT FOR FAITH, Pastor Dustin teaches us about the importance of God's Word. The bible isn't just something we read for information, but it can transform our lives when we let it - it reveals what's really within us, fully exposing our hearts to God, and we can be healed of what it reveals through Jesus! - Listen to the message here!