Rachel David

Sermon Recaps

Check Your Heart Posture - Sermon Recap

And when our hearts are right, God can entrust us with greater influence - not because we seek it, but because we can handle it with humility.

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The Sardis Syndrome - Sermon Recap

God is not looking for a polished church. He’s looking for a living church.

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The Pit Stop: Sermon Recap

The pit stop is not the end. It’s maintenance. It’s preparation. It’s a strategy.

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A.O.G. Activate! - Sermon Recap

Passive faith gets you through. But active faith makes a change.

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Nevertheless: Sermon Recap

Sometimes the change we’re praying for doesn’t come because we hesitate to obey.

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Check Your Lights! Sermon Recap

During times of prayer and fasting, God doesn’t just call us to disconnect from distractions - He calls us to examine our witness.

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Buckle Up: We're expecting turbulence - Sermon Recap

When you board a flight, the first thing they tell you is to buckle up. Not because they want turbulence… but because turbulence is a normal part of the journey.

faith reflections

Racial Bias: A Melanin Working Mom’s Call for Change

When George Floyd called out for his Mama, he summoned every mother in the world. All of our hearts were broken, and tears were flowing from our eyes. We all saw our children on the ground with a knee on their necks.

love & marriage

Kenny + Sha: 10 Fun Facts & Tips For Surviving After I do

Now that we have a son and a daughter watching us, the responsibility feels even greater. We want them to see that commitment is not about perfection, but an intentional decision to persevere.

motherhood & family

The Working Mom Balancing Act

Supporting working parents is not just a benefit issue; it’s a retention, productivity, and engagement strategy.

motherhood & family

High Risk Pregnancies

In 2017, I was beaming with joy, pregnant with a baby boy. I could hardly contain my excitement. I had always wanted a son, and God had finally answered that prayer. But underneath the excitement was quiet anxiety.

faith reflections

When you're mad at God

Easter is coming, and as churches prepare for the big day and Christians around the world partake in Lent, I find myself a wee bit frustrated. Though I am supposed to be reflecting on the great sacrifice Jesus made for me, I AM MAD @ God.

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When God Shows Up in the Middle of the Deadline

Many times, we feel overwhelmed because we are trying to accomplish God’s assignment with human effort. That’s a burden we were never meant to carry.

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Climb the Sycamore Tree

Christ wasn’t concerned about Zacchaeus’ past. He was interested in his future. Zacchaeus had sincerely sought Him, and Jesus chose to abide with him - not for a passing moment, but in a life-changing way.

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2010: A New Year, A Renewed Purpose

No resolution, no dream, and no plan can truly succeed without God’s guidance, His presence, and the discernment that comes from walking with Him.

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Get Out of the Spotlight

Sometimes, without even realizing it, we bring the world’s ideas of image, status, and visibility into a place that was meant to center completely on God.

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Who's driving this thing?

Faith means trusting God to take us where we need to go, even when we don’t know the route, the timing, or what the journey will look like. All that matters is that He’s at the wheel

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OMG! I'm sinking...Taking Your Eyes Off Jesus

Faith doesn’t mean the wind stops blowing. It means we keep looking at the One who told us to come, even while it blows.

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Spiritual Fluff! The Courage to Step Back

For over 16 years, I served in various leadership roles in the church. Those years were filled with growth, joy, challenges, lessons, and moments I will always be grateful for. I don’t regret the service, but for several months, I felt a quiet tug in my spirit telling me it was time to step back.

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Remembering What Really Matters

The world is watching how we live out our faith. If our actions don’t align with what we profess, the message of Christ can become harder for others to see.

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Let Him break you

When God is preparing us for something greater, He begins shaping us, sometimes quietly, sometimes through experiences we don’t immediately understand.

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2009: A Time to Reflect and Refocus

A ministry that is not centered on Him will eventually lose its purpose. But when God is the foundation, even the smallest efforts can bear lasting fruit.

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Bored again Christians: Are We Spirit-Filled… or Just Chasing the Hype?

Creativity in worship is a gift. But when substance takes a back seat to spectacle, something is off balance.

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Don't lose sight of the Call

In that moment, I was reminded of something important: Our security isn’t ultimately found in a house, a job, or anything we can lose. Our security is found in God.

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Serve First! - Meet the Need, Then Preach the Word

Jesus understood something we sometimes forget: Before people can receive hope, they often need help.