Experience Church.tv - Pastor Dennis Cummins

In a world that celebrates self-promotion and personal elevation, Jesus showed a different way. While Satan declared, “I will ascend,” Christ humbled Himself, took a towel, and served others. This message explores the contrast between pride and humility, revealing how true greatness is found not in being served, but in serving. As followers of Jesus, we are called to lay down our ambitions, pick up the towel, and model the servant-hearted life of Christ.

Many of us assume that when life gets hard — when the winds pick up and the waves crash in — we must have done something wrong. But Mark 4 tells a different story.Jesus himself looked at his disciples and said, "Let us go to the other side." He gave the invitation. He set the course. And a violent storm still came.The storm wasn't a sign of disobedience — it came in the middle of God's will. In this message, Pastor Brian Johnston reminds us that storms don't always mean we're living in sin. Sometimes they mean we're exactly where God called us to be, and He is right there in the boat with us.

From the beginning, two voices have echoed through eternity: Lucifer’s declaration, “I will,” and Jesus’ surrender, “Not My will, but Yours be done.” This powerful series explores the battle between pride and obedience, self-rule and surrender, rebellion and submission. Through Scripture, we’ll uncover how Lucifer’s five “I will” statements led to destruction, while Jesus’ complete obedience to the Father brought redemption and life. War of the Wills challenges us to confront our own desires, lay down our will, and choose the path of Christ in a world driven by self.

Even in seasons of barrenness, God is still working. This Mother’s Day message looks at the stories of Sarah, Hannah, and Elizabeth — reminding us that waiting seasons are not wasted seasons. Whether it’s physical, emotional, spiritual, or relational barrenness, both women and men can walk through seasons that feel empty. But God specializes in bringing life, purpose, and promise out of places that once felt impossible.

This message centers on a simple but critical truth: be careful where your joy comes from. In Luke 10, the disciples celebrated what they were able to do, but Jesus redirected their joy away from results and back to identity—being known by God. When joy is tied to outcomes, recognition, or success, it becomes unstable. But when it’s rooted in God, it produces strength and endurance. Like Noah, who obeyed for decades without visible results, we’re reminded that our calling is faithfulness, not control over outcomes.

A new county tax proposal is on the table — and it’s being sold as a solution. But when you dig into the details, serious questions start to surface.This measure wouldn’t just increase taxes. It comes with policy conditions that could restrict how law enforcement operates and limit local control over public safety decisions. So who really gains? And who carries the burden?In this episode, we break down the numbers, the strings attached, and the long-term implications. We examine whether this proposal truly serves residents — or whether it expands government authority without delivering measurable returns.Click the link and press “Comment on Legislation.”https://online.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=O2026-501Local government works best when citizens show up. A few minutes of your time can make a real difference in shaping the outcome.Don’t assume someone else will speak up. If you care about the future of Pierce County, now is the time to engage and comment NO against this proposal.

Something was taken from you—and running won’t get it back. This message confronts the difference between relief and restoration, exposing how wounded hearts settle for broken cisterns instead of living water. Through the story of the woman at the well, we see how Jesus reframes pain without shaming and restores the courage to face what once controlled us. Victims cope and coexist, but veterans stand their ground. Discover how refusing escape, choosing discipline, and stepping toward healing allows God to restore what was lost and break destructive patterns for good. You were victimized—but now it’s time to stand your ground.