Hickory Ridge-cast

We lock our front doors, protect our homes, and plan for our children's futures - but what about the digital door? In this message, Pastor Justin explores the hidden dangers of life online and challenges us to guard our hearts, identify our vulnerabilities, and fight for what matters most. From social media and screen time to temptation, anxiety, and unhealthy influences, this practical message offers biblical wisdom for navigating a digital world without letting it shape who you become.

What do you do when you don't know what to do?Pastor Justin explores how praise position us for breakthrough, even before the circumstances change. Through the story of Jehoshaphat and the armies of Judah, this message reminds us that when fear magnifies problems, praise magnifies God!If you're facing a stronghold, struggle, or season of uncertainty, discover why worship may be one of the most powerful weapons God has given you.

What do you do after you’ve messed up and damaged a relationship?In this message, Pastor Justin unpacks one of the most misunderstood words in the Bible (repentance) and shows how it’s far more than simply asking for forgiveness.We'll walk through "The Five R’s of Repentance" necessary to heal a relationship. And we'll look at how when we truly repent, God can not only bring forgiveness and reconciliation, but even seasons of refreshment!

Worship is more than music. It’s whatever sits on the throne of your life.In this message, Polly Sanders unpacks what true worship is, why every person worships something, and how God alone is worthy of that place.From the holiness of God, to the sacrifice of Jesus, and the rituals of the ancient temples, this message is a powerful reminder that worship isn’t just something we do on Sundays... it’s meant to be a daily lifestyle of surrender, reverence, and putting God back where He belongs.Because when we understand God's holiness, our work, and our everyday roles as Moms, Dads, employees, etc. can become worship!

What does walking with the Spirit look like? This sermon explores what it means to walk with the Spirit and to be led by the Spirit. In Luke 3 we saw Jesus submit to the Father and was affirmed by the Spirit stepping into his role as the Son of God.

What do you do when you’re doing everything you can and nothing seems to change?In this message, Pastor Justin speaks to anyone facing resistance, delay, or discouragement. This message isn’t about pretending life is easy or waiting passively for things to get better. Instead, it explores how real breakthrough often begins before conditions improve - through trust, action, and choosing to worship in the face of difficulty.Whether you’re navigating stress, loss, anxiety, relational strain, or addiction, this message offers perspective on how to keep moving forward when the way ahead feels closed.

Tired of seeing life your way? The way that sees people as problems, situations as frustrations, and every outcome as an inevitable disappointment?As followers of Christ, we're called to see life differently. To see not with our eyes, but with spiritual eyes! In this message, Pastor Justin shows us how we can come into this year with a fresh perspective that is ready to see miracles, abundance, purpose, possibilities, and provision!