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On Envy | Fierce Pathways

Envy can seep into and destabilize our relationships, from family dynamics to social interactions.

Comparison Trap: Run YOUR Race

What's the fastest way to kill something special? Pastor Mark Carter reveals the ultimate killjoy and gives some pro...

How Jesus Prayed for His Enemies (And How You Can Too) 🙌 | BiteSize Sermon

Let’s be real—when someone wrongs you, prayer is probably not your first instinct.

Worry Don't Work | Trust-Onomics

Are you wrestling with financial stress? Let's navigate life's choppy waters together, using the powerful anchor of...

Laziness Is Stealing Your Purpose | Fierce Pathways

You weren’t created to just exist—you were made to create, move, serve, and build something meaningful.

Why Does God Care So Much About Marriage?

Why does God hold marriage to such a high standard? 💍 Is it too strict, or is there something deeper we’re missing?

God’s Power & Wisdom: Beyond Human Understanding 🌟 [Bite-Sized Sermon]

Have you ever questioned the path God has you on? In this short yet powerful sermon, Pastor [Name] reveals how God...

Quarantine is a season, and it will pass!

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“The Best Use of Your Time” - The Fierce Pathway

Do you know what the best use of your time is? Spoiler alert! The best use of your time is training to be Godly.

What Does the Bible Say About Work? | Make It Rain

What Does the Bible Say About Work? Many of us go through seasons when work is especially stressful or difficult.

Life Long Trust | Connect Class 4

Tithing is not just an act of giving but a profound lesson in trust and reliance on God.

How Do I Focus in the Midst of Opposition? | Part 2

How Do I Focus in the Midst of Opposition? (part 2) In part 2 of the message on subtle sabotage, Pastor Mark Carter...

If You Won't Lead Your Family, Satan Will

If You Won't Lead Your Family, Satan Will: Pastor Mark Carter continues the Wild Inside series and explains why it is...

Am I Following Rules or Following God? | BiteSize Sermon

Are you ticking all the boxes but still feeling unfulfilled?

A Hot Take on Misplaced Confidence II | Hot Takes

🔥 HOT TAKE: You can't fix everything on your own... and you were never meant to.

Meant It For Good [7] -- Redemption | Passing Tests Pays Off

Passing tests pays off. And we never know what tests people are passing.

Reasons To Be Confident In An Age of Fear

We’ve had a year of increased fear and fatigue. And for some of us, maybe many of us, it’s drained our confidence.

Baptism - How we START is how we'll DO

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How to Share Your God-Story | Midweek Manna

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How Do I Guard My Heart and Stop Comparing Myself to Others? | The Heart of Comparison

How Do I Guard My Heart and Stop Comparing Myself to Others?

Is It Too Late to Fulfill My Dream? | Midweek Manna 🌱 Fierce Growth

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Cultivating Trust | Fierce Pathways

What if you could trust God fully—even when life feels out of control?

Secret of the Harvest | Trust-Onomics

Let's unpacks the complexity of money, the cultural influences that shape our views of it, and the impact it has on...

We Need an Honesty Renaissance | Applause of Heaven

What if true freedom isn’t about getting ahead—but about being honest?

Submission for Single Women? What the Bible Says 📖👩‍🦰 | BiteSize Sermons

The word submission can be controversial. But what does the Bible actually mean by it?

Get a Grip: On Double-Mindedness

Where are you headed? Sometimes we feel like we're not getting anywhere because we're trying to go in two different...

Don't Call it a Comeback | Three Reasons Jesus is the King You Need

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How Do I Stop Comparing Myself to Others?

How Do I Stop Comparing Myself to Others? The fastest way to kill something special is to compare it to something else.

Stop Hiding—Be Honest With God ✨💬 BiteSize Sermon

The woman at the well didn’t hide her brokenness from Jesus—and her honesty changed everything.

Taste and See: Why Righteousness Brings Joy | BiteSize Sermons

“Taste and see that the Lord is good.” 🍯 But once you’ve experienced God’s goodness, what comes next?

Every Job Can Glorify God | BiteSize Sermon

You might feel like your job, your homework, your side hustle—whatever it is—doesn’t matter.

The Secret to a Life of Blessings (Start Here) 🙌 | BiteSize Sermons

🌱 What you do today shapes your tomorrow. Living in wisdom means making choices now that bring lasting rewards later.

Stop Lying to Yourself—Here’s How to Get Real 😬💭 BiteSize Sermon

Lying to yourself is exhausting. 😔 But what if honesty could bring peace?

I Can't Even[2]: Handle This Temptation

How does a mature Christian handle temptation? Is it best just not to talk about it?

Five Things We Simply Must Do

How do we know if we're fulfilling our purpose? Here are three biblical priorities that God wants us to have.

The Promised One: The Inverse of Everything Expected

Need help getting into the Christmas spirit? This should do it.

I Can't Even[5]: Handle This Mouth

Sticks and stones are not the only things that hurt. Pastor Arman Sheffey shares the wisdom from the book of James...

Wonder Women: Keeping Your Cool

Abigail, a Wonder Woman in the Bible, helps us understand how to best respond in a crisis.

Wonder Women: The Heart of Comparison

The Promised One: Listen To Him

How is it that Jesus is the Promised One foretold in the Old Testament?

Don't Skip the Test | The Road Up 1

The grumbling Israelites are a masterclass in God's grace and the human spirit's resilience.

Whats Up With the Wave ?

What if you had the opportunity to pack up our Level Ground teens with their friends and take them on a trip they...

#MakeItRain: Leak Issues

Debt. It's a four-letter word. More than a third of Americans say they would be embarrassed if people found out how...

Race + The Kingdom | Pride + Systemic Racism

Have you ever wondered what you can practically do to make a positive contribution to the racially tense conversations...

Is It Too Late to Fulfill My Dreams? | Fierce Pathways

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is it too late for me?” or felt like your dreams expired while you were waiting… this...

Just Say It | The Road Up 6

Ever wondered how personal idols might be obstructing your spiritual connection?

Grace Powered Growth | Fierce Pathways

Are you exhausted from trying to “be a good Christian” by following a million rules?

The Branch Life | Fierce Pathways

Are you in a season where it feels like God is cutting things out of your life?

Longing For Affirmation | The Road Up 5

Imagine leading an entire community without burning out.

Next-Level Friendship | Road Up 7

God uses our challenges to draw us closer and reveal more of His incredible love.

God's Way Is Best | Fierce Pathways

Why is it so difficult to trust in God's plan when life throws challenges our way?

See What God Can Do Through You | Road Up 9

What if the most despised person in your community could become a beacon of love and transformation?

What to Do When Everything Is Broken | Fierce Pathways

What can the catastrophic failures of history and scripture teach us about stubbornness and disobedience?

Who God Was Including Long Before You Got Here | This Is What We Do

Everyone wants to belong. To a group. To a community. To something bigger than themselves.

I Can’t Be Like Churchy People

In Your Face: I Can’t Be Like Churchy People Looking at what other Christians are doing and trying to fashion yourself...

The Valley of Lost Hope | Blue Christmas

Christmas doesn’t always feel joyful. For many of us, it feels heavy… lonely… or painful.

Don’t Drift into the New Year | Take It by Force | Digital Service 2025

This Sunday, Fierce Church is gathering digitally as we prepare our hearts for a brand new year.

Jesus’ Plan to Overcome Lust (No Shame, Just Grace) ❤️ Applause of Heaven

How do you break free from the grip of lust and porn? You’re not alone.

How to Take Ground When We're Off Track | Year One

Have you ever looked up and realized you’ve drifted off course spiritually? It happens to all of us.

How to Let Go of Anger and Find Peace 🙏🔥 | BiteSize Sermons

Anger can cloud how we see people, but Jesus teaches us to look deeper and recognize their worth.

Jesus Can Re-Family the Very Lost | This Is What We Do

In this message from This Is What We Do, we look at the story of Zacchaeus—a tax collector, an outsider, and someone...

How to Starve Lustful Desires (Jesus’ Strategy)💡BiteSize Sermons

Jesus didn’t say “just try harder”—He said to cut off what leads you into sin.

You Can't Grow Without Change | Fierce Pathways

🌍 God’s vision is bigger than us—it’s about multiplying disciples.

Is the Bible True? | Hot Takes

How can we be sure the Bible is real, reliable, and God-breathed?

Companion Confidant | Ignited Disciple

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Mentoring Friends | Ignited Disciple

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Growing in Confidence | Ignited Disciple

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How to Make Trouble Less Troubling | Strangers Here

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Six Clues About Jesus Hidden in Plain Sight | Easter at Fierce 2026

Easter isn’t just a moment. It’s the fulfillment of a story that’s been unfolding since the beginning.

Fear | Ghosts of Christmas Past

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Cross-Bearing Conquerers | Ignited Disciple

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Jesus + Honor | Ignited Disciple

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Pandemic Disappointment

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Captives into Worshippers | Ignited Disciple

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Christmas Eve | Missing Peace

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Citizens of Heaven | Strangers Here

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Breach in the Wall | Breach in the Wall

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Fixed & Favor-Minded | Strangers Here

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A Second Chance to Make it Count

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Let God Teach You How to Love | Engaged

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Stability

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Is the Bible Really From God? | BiteSize Sermons

Because the Bible isn’t just a book—it’s God-breathed. ✍️✨ Even with different cultures, voices, and time periods,...

A Hot Take on Church Hurt | Hot Takes

💔 If you’ve been hurt by a church or a church leader, you are not alone—and God sees it.

Becoming a Man of Consequence | Father's Day

👔 Feeling like you're not enough as a man or father? You’re not alone—but you’re also not stuck.

I Once Was Found: I Don't Know How I Know

When God puts someone in your life who is ready to believe in Jesus, what do you do?

If You Can Love Church People | Summer at Fierce

🎙️ “If I don’t have love, I am only a noisy gong or clanging cymbal.

An Invitation to Intimacy | Summer at Fierce

😔 Are you afraid to be fully seen by God? In this powerful and personal message from Pastor Caitlyn, we explore what...

How Men Accept Responsibility Like Christ | BiteSize Sermon

🛠️ Want to be a man of consequence? Start with integrity. It’s not flashy. It’s not loud. But it changes everything.

Isolated, Tired, and Spiritually Stuck? This Is What You’re Missing | Christian Community

Lonely? Spiritually stuck? You’re not broken—you’re just missing community.

Responsibility | For Such a Time as This

🙋‍♀️ What if your next “yes” to God changes everything?

Does God Care About Church Hurt? | BiteSize Sermons

God doesn’t ignore spiritual pain. He doesn’t gloss over church trauma. He grieves with you.

Love Listens, Not Just Talks | BiteSize Sermon

✨ Real love doesn’t show off—it shows up. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul describes love as humble and empowering.

When Everything is Shaking | Week One

What does the Bible say about dealing with our inner life and how that should work out in our outer life.

Why Grace Feels So Irrational? | BiteSize Sermons

🙅‍♂️ Grace doesn’t make sense. That’s why it’s so powerful.

Meant It For Good [3]: The Path To Success

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Marriage By The Book | Singleness

Being single can be challenging when everyone arounds you seems to be getting married.

What Will Heaven Be Like? | Part 1

What Will Heaven Be Like? Heaven will blow your mind, but it will pale in comparison to the seeing and being with...

What is the Sword of the Spirit and How Should I Use It?

What is the Sword of the Spirit and How Should I Use It? We are in a battle. And it's not one out of a comic book story.

Greater Reward | Why Can't I Change?

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What Happens When Jesus Comes Back?

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Why You Need God's Wisdom in Your Life

Why You Need God's Wisdom in Your Life: The Bible has a lot to say about wisdom and foolishness.

A Lack of Discipline is Crippling Your Progress

Discipline will equip us better for every trial and opportunity up ahead, but LACK of discipline will cripple...

How Can I Enjoy Life More?

How can you enjoy life more? Do we have any reason to enjoy our lives and our work?

#MakeItRain: What We Need to Ask of Our Priorities

Are you ready to get sincerious with yourself? Pastor Mark Carter asks four questions that just may change your life.

Are You An INTENTIONAL Spiritual Influence In Your Child's Life?

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Are You Being TOO Quiet about God's Favor? | For Such a Time as This

What if your breakthrough isn’t meant to be private? 🎉 In this message from the For Such a Time as This series, we...

When You Feel Overlooked and Forgotten By God | Midweek Manna

No matter WHO we are, God’s servant-leaders will experience lonely seasons at Cherith.

The Church’s Mission and Your Role in God’s Plan

Have you ever stopped to think about where everything you have really comes from?

Is This The End? Part One

Is the craziness in this world a "sign of the times?" What does the Bible say about the future of this planet?

Did the Rules on Divorce Change? | BiteSize Sermon

The Old Testament Law and Jesus’ teaching on divorce seem different—so which one should we follow?

What Kind of Fool Are You? | Path of Blessing

Peel back the layers of Proverbs to find out what kind of fool you are.

Chill When You're Feeling Insecure | Secrets of the Chill People

Many of us live with an inner critic. The voice that says: You’re not good enough You’re doing everything wrong...

To Do You Good in the End | The Road Up 2

Have you ever considered that your darkest moments might be forging you for something greater?

Joy-Fueled Generosity | Fierce Pathways

What does joy-fueled generosity really look like? 🤔💭 This week, Pastor Robert James teaches from 1 Corinthians...

What the Early Church Got Right (That We Forgot) 🏛️ BiteSize Sermon

🙏 Prayer has always been central to the church. But in Acts 2, we see a model of frequent, unified prayer that shaped...

Feeding New Desires—Letting God Transform Your Heart | BiteSize Sermons

Lust doesn’t just go away—you have to replace it. If you’ve been struggling, don’t lose hope!

Don't Call it a Comeback | The Power We Can't Do Without

There are few things more discouraging than wanting to do what you're supposed to do but not having clarity about WHAT...

Can You Trust God When Obedience Hurts? | Prepare the Way

What do you do when following God requires more than you think you can give?

Shameless: A Changed Life

Everybody wants their life to matter. If you're following Jesus, what does that mean and how do you make sure it...

Vision Sunday

Where are we headed? What could Torch of Faith look like in 10 years?

FaithFulness | Nine

Are you living a works-based religious life? God validates our identity through Jesus, akin to a manufacturer labeling...

Thinking More Christian in a Political Climate | We Don't Talk About Politics

In a country where contention can cloud judgment, discovering the balance between prayer, unity, and political...

Is Your Reputation More Important Than God’s Plan? 👀 BiteSize Sermons

👀 Your reputation shapes how you see the world—and how others see you. But Jesus invites us to a different perspective.

Silent Signs and Wonders | Applause of Heaven

What if the most powerful sign of faith isn’t a miracle—but quiet obedience?

Are You Relying on Your Own Goodness? | BiteSize Sermons

You’re not strong enough to carry your own peace—and the good news is, you don’t have to.

Empowered, Equipped, and Enabled | Mother's Day at Fierce

In the spiritual realm, we all need armor, but perhaps none more so than mothers.

Why Everything Rides On Emotional Recovery

Cage Fighter: Why Everything Rides on Emotional Recovery: Offenses are inevitable in this world.

Meant It For Good [8] -- Redemption | Conscience and Affliction

Redemption means to take or buy something back. One way to describe it is when God takes something that is busted or...

Honor Makes it Obvious | Strangers Here

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Friendship | Paths of Blessing 2

What if the secret to a happier, healthier life lies not in wealth or status, but in the strength of our friendships?

Don't Lose Heart When You Feel Discouraged

Don't Lose Heart When You Feel Discouraged: We often become weary while going through trials and hardship.

Divine Guidance in Decision Making | Path of Blessing

What if your life decisions could be guided by an infallible source?

When Your Soul Feels Heavy | Blue Christmas

Waiting can feel unbearable — especially when you’re already tired, hurting, or stuck in depression.

Believing Before We Fully Understand | Easter At Fierce

Can people really believe in the resurrection of Jesus? 🤔 Is there actual evidence—or is this just blind faith?

Holy Audacity: Stop Playing Small with God | BiteSize Sermon

Want God to move? Stop playing small. Faith isn’t passive—it’s bold, gritty, and audacious.

Healing Doubt | There's No Pain Like Church Pain

😔 Many people walk away from faith not because of Jesus, but because of how church treated them.

Why Is God Letting This Hurt So Much?

😭 The pain feels endless. You're tired, wounded, and wondering if God still sees you.

The Deeply Ashamed | Easter At Fierce

Ever felt that cringe-worthy sting of awkwardness when you've dropped the ball?

What Comes Next?

Is this the end? What comes next? Pastor Mark Carter continues the series, "Is this the end?

Can Wealth Follow You to Heaven?

🏆 True treasure isn’t found in numbers on a screen. It’s found in wisdom, love, and the kind of character that...

Attend the Weekend | Connect Class Series 1

Church isn’t just something you attend. It’s something you become part of.

Is Utopia Possible On Earth?

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What If God Is Making Me Holy Through This?

😩 You’re tired of trying to be okay. You’re wrestling with the weight of betrayal, exhaustion, or loss from a place...

LIVE Prayer with Pastor Carter | August 30, 2021

In this live prayer event recorded on August 30th, Pastor Carter explains how to adopt the right posture for prayer...

Who Gets To Be Close To Jesus?

Cage Fighter: Who Gets to be Close to Jesus? Even though it might not seem like it at first, it’s a blessing when God...

How to Make Seeking God Less Boring

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Half Time | 3 Team Exercises for Those to Come

Two years ago, we went on a spiritual journey together called “For Those to Come.

Is God Stretching Me?

In Your Face: Is God Stretching Me? Facing difficult circumstances and being stretched to our limits can challenge our...

What CULTURE Are You Creating In Your Home?

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Needing to Be Awesome is Exhausting | Midweek Manna

It can be easy to become discouraged, to wallow in self-pity, and give in to self-hate if we're always meditating on...

Sit Or Sent? | Connect Class 3

00:00 - The Connect Class Series 04:51 - When tempted to step BACK, the church steps UP 10:28 - The church is always...

Is the World Lying to You? (Here’s What God Says) | BiteSize Sermons

Social media’s full of almost-truths—but what if they’re off just enough to derail your faith?

Honoring God's Activity in Our Lives | Just to Be With You

Have you ever felt God's presence amplified in the company of others?

Are People Entitled? - Prepare Your Heart #Fiery

0:00 - Intro 0:32 - The Grove and Why You Should Be Baptized links 1:19 - Are People Entitled?

Double Dip: Intimacy Requires Exclusivity

In this message, we're going back to the Pull Down the Shades series and taking another look at how only exclusivity...

Get Over Yourself | Applause of Heaven 2 #sermononthemount #christianlife

By emphasizing humility and service, we advocate for a life aligned with kingdom principles, where gentleness and...

The Character Credibility Test | Applause of Heaven 3

Imagine being as desperate for righteousness as a sponge is for water.

Lost Without Christ — Found Forever | Baptism

🎉 Today, we celebrate incredible life transformations! 🎉 These baptisms are a beautiful reminder that no matter...

Girl! Let The Lord Speak FOR You!

In this message from the Wonder Woman series, Pastor Mark Carter reminds women and girls that, "You are priceless in...

Real Action vs Fake Morals

Fake morals can seem harmless but often lead us away from our true values.

Forgiveness: A Healing Process

Forgiving someone can be one of the hardest things we’re called to do, but it’s a journey worth taking.

Personal CEO | Make It Rain #throwback #BiblicalWorkEthic #faithandwork

Ever wondered how obedience to God could revolutionize your work life?

Being Direct Matters

Are you tired of beating around the bush and not being heard? It's time to embrace the power of direct communication!

Unfolding Rewards of Giving | Fierce Pathways #generosity #biblicalprinciples #faithinaction

Can faith and finances coexist in harmony within the framework of God’s priorities?

Embracing Faithfulness | Happy Mother's Day

💐 Happy Mother’s Day! Whether you're a single mom, a young mom, or just feeling worn out—this one’s for you.

Who Are You Becoming? | Applause of Heaven 1 #sermononthemount #kingdomethics

How does the timeless wisdom of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount connect to the moral ethics of today?

On Christian Family | Summer at Fierce Church

💍 Thinking about marriage—or already in one—and wondering how to actually make it work?

Two Debtors | Secrets of the Chill People

Some of us think like Pharisees—legalistic, rule-focused, and quick to judge.

Stop Complaining, Start Asking! | Bite-Sized Sermons

The tests we face in life shape our spiritual growth. Drawing from the story of the Israelites in the wilderness,...

For Such a Time as This

Full Sermon: Failure is not the end of the story. Just like Winston Churchill, who faced setbacks before becoming one...

Christian Community Is God’s Design | BiteSize Sermons

Faith isn’t a solo project. Jesus didn’t just save us from something—He saved us into something: a family of faith.

Why Can't I Fix Everything Myself? | BiteSize Sermon

Feeling overwhelmed trying to manage it all? 💼 This short message delves into the realization that our own strength...

Why Am I Always Exhausted but Still Behind? | BiteSize Sermon

💪 Let’s be real—you’re tired. The laundry pile grows faster than you can fold it. The dishes never stop.