In this Palm Sunday message Pastor Byron reflects on Christ’s declaration “It is finished” from the cross, explaining that Jesus is the only person in history who completed everything He set out to accomplish. He unpacks the Greek word “tetelestai” (paid in full) and its perfect tense, showing that Christ’s finished work on the cross was completed in the past with results continuing into the present and future.

In this message Pastor Byron concludes the series on suffering by challenging the American tendency to equate prosperity with God’s blessing, teaching instead that Scripture gives believers more reasons to expect suffering than prosperity. He emphasizes that disciples should expect trials and challenges, countering the cultural message that if things aren’t going well, God must not be with us—nothing could be further from biblical truth.

In this message Pastor Byron addresses the critical topic of forgiveness and unforgiveness, arguing that many Christians are tormented and hindered from fruitful living because they harbor bitterness and refuse to forgive. He warns that unprocessed hurts from years of ministry or life can create deep-seated anger, and emphasizes that learning to handle forgiveness is essential for lasting joy and spiritual health.

In this message Pastor Byron shares personal stories about his father’s discipline, using them to illustrate how God’s correction flows from His deep love and concern for our safety and well-being. He explores how parental fear and protective love mirror God’s heart toward His children, especially when we face dangers that could harm us spiritually or physically.

In this message Pastor Byron continues the challenging series on suffering, acknowledging that while the topic is “tough stuff,” it’s essential for making true disciples. He emphasizes that disciples must understand how to deal with suffering biblically, even though our natural preference would be to focus only on blessings and prosperity rather than the trials that shape our faith.

In this message Pastor Byron explores how Jesus is the friend of the wounded heart, meeting us where we are and healing our secret scars. He encourages listeners to understand that God’s Spirit is our true teacher and asks the Holy Spirit to correct any past teachings that might contradict what Scripture clearly reveals about God’s care for those who are hurting.

In this message Pastor Byron continues his series on why bad things happen to good Christians, challenging believers to understand that suffering is not always the result of our own actions but is sometimes designed or allowed by God for our spiritual growth. He warns that this teaching goes against our natural desires and urges listeners to approach with hearts willing to be shaped by God’s truth.

In this message, Pastor Byron teaches from 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 that God brings comfort into believers’ lives through suffering so they can minister comfort to others. He introduces God as “the God of all comfort” and explains that the comfort we receive is not just for our own benefit but is meant to overflow into the lives of others who are suffering. The message emphasizes that our most effective ministry comes not from our knowledge or abilities, but from the “gurney of our brokenness”—sharing how God sustained us through our pain. Pastor Byron illustrates this with personal testimony about his son’s trauma and how that experience made him a better pastor, teaching that only “wounded soldiers” can truly serve in love’s service and minister meaningfully to those experiencing similar struggles.

In this message, Pastor Byron continues in 2 Corinthians 12, teaching two additional reasons why Christians suffer: for the demonstration of God’s power and for dependence on God. He explains that God’s power operates in its fullness when believers have none of their own strength left, using Isaiah 40:31 to illustrate how those who wait on the Lord exchange their weakness for His strength. The sermon emphasizes that true spiritual power comes through weakness and humility, not through self-reliance or human cleverness. Pastor Byron teaches that Satan is actually being defeated when believers feel weak and helpless yet turn to God in dependence, and concludes with the powerful testimony of Tom Hawker who demonstrated God’s sufficient grace even while being burned at the stake.