Stratford Heights Church Of God (Video Sermons)

Unshakeable Faith

Luke chapter 22 at the table of the Last Supper, where Jesus turns to Peter and says, "Simon, Simon, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat." What follows is a study of unshakable faith — what it looks like, why the enemy targets it, and how God uses the shaking to reveal what was growing inside you the whole time. Pastor Ray walks through Peter's highs and lows: walking on water, the mount of transfiguration, his bold confession that Jesus is the Son of God — and then falling asleep in the garden, following at a distance, and denying Christ three times. Along the way he unpacks a truth many believers miss: the enemy is not all-knowing, he is not omnipresent, and he cannot read your mind or see your future. We often credit the enemy with the attributes of God, and that alone can cripple our faith during a trial.

Endurance

In this powerful message, Pastor Richard MacIntosh unpacks Hebrews 10:35-36 and the call to endurance in the Christian life. Have you ever watched God do the impossible—answer an impossible prayer, bring a miracle, transform your situation—only to be blindsided by the worst attack you've ever faced right afterward? Using the resurrection of Lazarus in John 11 and 12, Pastor Ray reveals a life-changing truth: when the enemy attacks after your victory, nothing has gone wrong. Your faith, your trust, and your breakthrough have simply gotten the attention of hell. This sermon on spiritual warfare, confidence in God, and enduring faith will encourage you to hold on to what God has done and refuse to give up your confidence.

Driving It Home - Are You Living Your Faith on Autopilot?

Pastor Ray Phillips walks through the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke chapter 10, verse 25, and challenges the idea that this well-known story is simply about being kind. Instead, Jesus confronts religious pride, prejudice, and the excuses we use to justify our silence, indifference, and spiritual complacency. Pastor Ray asks the questions that cut straight to the heart: Who is my neighbor? Who have you passed by? And is the Word of God actually reading you, or are you just reading it? This Christian sermon on compassion, discipleship, and authentic faith is a wake-up call for anyone who has ever caught themselves living on spiritual "autopilot."

A Place Called Home

What does home really mean to you? In this heartfelt message from the Windows in the Word series, Pastor Richard McIntosh explores what makes a house a home — love, protection, growth, grace, fun, and fellowship — and asks a powerful question: if someone looked through the windows of our church, what kind of family would they see? Drawing from the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, Pastor Richard challenges every believer to move past being a face in the crowd and truly become a church family that sees each other, cares for each other, and makes room for one more.Whether you're feeling fulfilled and ready to invite someone in, or you've ever quietly thought "I wish I had friends," this sermon on Christian community, belonging, and biblical love is for you. Learn how simple, intentional acts of compassion — a listening ear, a hug, your story, your time — can transform a congregation into a true family in Christ. This message also introduces Stephen Ministry, a one-on-one caring ministry for anyone walking through a difficult season. Watch, be encouraged, and discover your place in the body of Christ. Please like, share, and subscribe for more weekly sermons, Bible teaching, and messages of faith, hope, and encouragement.

Shackled Freedom Unshackled

Pastor Mike walks through Acts 16 and the story of Paul and Silas — beaten, chained, and thrown into the inner prison, yet praying and singing praises in complete freedom. Reading from the Passion Translation, he asks a question every believer needs to wrestle with: if Christ has set us free, why do so many of us still walk into church shackled? This sermon unpacks how real freedom is an inside-out work of the Holy Spirit, not a change in our outside circumstances.

Fathers On The Frontline

Mark chapter 9 and the story of the desperate father who brought his demon-possessed son to Jesus. This is not a sermon about being a perfect dad — it's about the kind of father who stays in the fight, who won't quit, and who keeps believing even when his faith is tired, wounded, or afraid. Through the father's honest cry, "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief," we discover that God honors fathers who simply refuse to give up and who know how to get their children to the feet of Jesus.

Running on Empty — Are You Ready for the Return of Jesus?

In this powerful message titled "Running on Empty," Pastor Ray Phillips opens Matthew 25:1-13 and the Parable of the Ten Virgins to ask one searching question: when the Bridegroom comes, will you be ready? Drawing on 37 years of ministry and decades of standing beside hospital beds, caskets, and grieving families, Pastor Ray reminds us that life is short and eternity is long, and that all ten virgins looked the same on the outside — the only difference was the oil in their lamps. This sermon on the Second Coming, the rapture of the church, and the soon return of Jesus Christ challenges believers to move beyond church attendance, religious activity, and head-knowledge into a real, surrendered relationship with the Lord.

Chasing Dreams: Why God Makes You Wait

When You Are Bent Out Of Shape

In this powerful message from Luke 13:10–17, Administrative Bishop Derwood Perkins preaches on "When You Are Bent Out of Shape," using the story of the woman who was crippled and bent over for 18 years until Jesus called her, touched her, and set her free. Whether you've been bent out of shape by the loss of a job, a broken relationship, sickness, rejection, abuse, or the daily weight of life, this sermon is a reminder that Jesus notices you exactly where you are. Reverend Perkins walks through four life-changing truths: Jesus notices you when you are bent out of shape, He is powerful enough to heal you, He turns your brokenness into rejoicing, and He calls us to have that same compassion for others who are hurting.Filled with humor, scripture, and unforgettable real-life testimonies - including the healing of a little boy named Stephen and a personal journey through cancer - this Christian sermon on faith, healing, deliverance, and the love of God will encourage anyone who feels stuck, broken, or overwhelmed. If you've ever told yourself "I can't," this message about freedom in Christ, divine healing, forgiveness, and praise will lift your head and put a new song in your heart. Watch, be encouraged, and share it with someone who needs to know that hurting people matter to God.

Seed Under Siege: The War for Your Soil

The Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13. This is more than a story about farming or planting; it's a revelation of the invisible spiritual war being fought over the seed of God's Word in your heart. Pastor Ray walks through the wayside, the rocky ground, the thorns, and the good soil, showing how the enemy uses distraction, deception, and destruction to steal the truth before it can ever take root. If you've ever wondered why some people hear the Word but never seem to change, this teaching pulls back the curtain on the battle for your soul.You'll discover why the devil can't touch the seed but relentlessly attacks your soil, how to keep familiar Scriptures like John 3:16 from becoming common, and why a transformed life always begins with a planted Word. Pastor Ray closes with an unforgettable illustration of the Australian Banksia tree — a plant that can only release its seeds through fire — reminding us that God uses even our most painful seasons to reproduce beauty, fruit, and revival. Whether you're walking through a dark season or hungry to go deeper in your faith, this sermon will encourage you to become good soil, take root, and bear fruit a hundredfold. Subscribe and share to help spread the gospel and the planting of the Lord.