Heirloom Church Podcast

God Is Not Like Your Dad | When People Meet Jesus

What comes to mind when you hear the word father? For some, it’s warmth, strength, and a steady presence. For others, it’s absence, wounds, or unmet longing. In this powerful and tender Father’s Day message, we pause our regular sermon series to explore the deep impact fathers have—not just on families, but on our very view of God.
Pastor Dakota walks us through five types of earthly fathers—absent, abusive, passive, performance-based, and antagonistic—and contrasts them with the perfection of our Heavenly Father. With honesty and empathy, this message acknowledges the pain many carry and offers healing through the gospel truth: God is not the reflection of your earthly dad—He is the perfection of him.
Whether your earthly father was a faithful guide or a painful memory, this episode reminds us of the good news found in Romans 8:15—“You have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’”
🕊️ For the hurting, there's healing.💪 For the weary parent, there's encouragement.👣 For all of us, there's a call to step into the legacy of intentional love.
This is more than a Father’s Day sermon—it’s a deeply personal invitation to rediscover the Father your soul was made for!

When Limitations Meet Divine Possibility | When People Meet Jesus

In this powerful message, guest speaker Rudy Cedillo continues our series “When People Meet Jesus” by diving into the unforgettable story from Mark 2:1-12 — the healing of the paralytic. Rudy challenges us to reflect on two key questions: When did you meet Jesus? And how did that introduction happen?
Through a deeper look at the setting in Capernaum and the people surrounding this miracle — the paralytic, his four determined friends, the skeptical scribes, and the curious crowd — Rudy reveals how each encounter with Jesus is deeply personal, yet eternally significant.
Whether you're someone seeking healing, carrying a friend to Jesus, wrestling with doubt, or already walking in faith, this message reminds us all that meeting Jesus transforms lives. It also calls us to be the kind of friend who helps others meet Him too.
Don’t miss this episode filled with truth, urgency, and hope — and discover that Jesus doesn’t just heal the physical, He heals the eternal.

The Call of The Unlikely | When People Meet Jesus

Some moments change everything—moments that split life into a before and after. In this powerful kickoff to our summer series, “When People Meet Jesus,” we dive into one of those moments: when Jesus called Levi, an unlikely and unwanted tax collector, to follow Him.
This message unpacks what happens when grace walks up to a tax booth, looks past reputation and regret, and says, “Follow Me.” It’s a call not for the qualified, but for the willing. In Levi’s story, we discover the shocking truth that Jesus invites the unlikely, turns repentance into celebration, and redefines righteousness—not by religious performance, but by radical grace.
Whether you’ve felt too far, too broken, or too unworthy for God to use, this message is for you. You’ll hear stories, Scripture, and personal reflections that remind us of this central truth: when people meet Jesus, everything changes.
🔹 What does it mean to leave everything and follow Him?🔹 Who are you inviting to your table this week?🔹 And could it be that God wants to use you—yes, you—to reach someone else?
Join us as we open our hearts and homes to the grace that meets us where we are but never leaves us there.

Stay In Your Lane | What If...?

In this week’s message, “Stay in Your Lane,” Pastor Peter Jackson of Foundation Church in Dripping Springs, TX, challenges us to stop taking on roles that belong to God alone. Rooted in 1 Timothy 6:17–19, Matthew 6 and 7, Psalm 127, and other key scriptures, the sermon calls Christ followers to release the need to define value, judge others, or control outcomes. Pastor Peter emphasizes that our true worth and purpose are determined by God—not by riches, opinions, or our own striving.
We’re reminded that while we are called to work diligently, ultimate results are in God’s hands, and real rest comes through trust in Him. The message also highlights the freedom found in admitting we are not the savior—Jesus is. Through surrender, generosity, and prayerful dependence, we are invited to experience the fullness of life God offers. This sermon is a timely encouragement to live with humility, clarity, and peace by staying in the lane God has marked out for each of us.

Leverage Your Life | What If...?

What if generosity wasn’t rare… but routine? In Week 5 of our What If…? series, we unpack one of Jesus’ most compelling parables in Matthew 25:14-30—the Parable of the Talents—and explore how radical generosity isn't just about money, but about stewarding everything we've been entrusted with: our time, our talents, and our treasure.
With heartfelt encouragement and deep biblical insight, we ask three life-shaping questions:
What do you have that belongs to Jesus?
What are you doing with what belongs to Jesus?
What do you want to hear when you meet Jesus?
Whether you feel confident in how you’re living your life or convicted that you’ve buried what God entrusted to you, this episode will challenge and inspire you to stop living like an owner and start living like a steward. Because generosity isn't just a nice idea—it’s how we live ready for the return of the King.
This isn’t just about giving—this is about leveraging your life for eternal impact. Join us as we discover what it truly means to hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Fan The Flame | What If...?

In a world obsessed with platform, applause, and personal achievement, this week’s message asks a powerful question: What if legacy mattered more than success?
As part of our “What If…?” series, we explore how the Apostle Paul—writing from a Roman prison in his final days—chose to focus not on his accomplishments, but on the legacy he was leaving through a young pastor named Timothy. This message will challenge your definition of success, inspire you to live for what truly lasts, and remind you that legacy isn’t about what you leave for people, but what you leave in them.
We dive into Paul’s final letter, unpacking the sincere faith passed down through Timothy’s mother and grandmother, and discover how to rekindle the flame God has placed in each of us. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your past, consumed by performance, or unsure of your purpose—this message will speak directly to your soul.
👉 What kind of story is your life telling?👉 Are you building something that will echo into eternity?
Join us as we reframe ambition, reclaim purpose, and rediscover the call to live a life of eternal significance!

Never Alone | What If...?

Loneliness isn’t just an emotional struggle—it’s a public health crisis. In a world that’s more connected than ever, so many of us still feel isolated, unseen, and unknown. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? What if we were never meant to carry loneliness alone?
In this powerful message, we dive into John 14 and discover that Jesus offers more than comfort—He promises His presence. He sends the Holy Spirit to dwell in us, places us in a spiritual family, and calls us into a greater purpose. You are not alone—and you never have to be again.
Whether you’ve been battling loneliness, seeking belonging, or wondering where you fit in God’s plan, this message will remind you of the unshakable truth: God is with you, His people are around you, and His purpose is in front of you.

Closer Than You Think | What if...?

Have you ever chased success, approval, or purpose—only to reach the goal and still feel empty? In this week’s message, Pastor Dakota unpacks John 10 and Jesus’ bold claim: “I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”
In a world that overpromises and underdelivers, Jesus invites us to stop running and start receiving. He is the Good Shepherd—the Door to the life our souls were made for. Through His voice, His presence, and His sacrificial love, we find true belonging, purpose, and peace.
Whether you’re feeling distant from God or simply tired of the chase, this message reminds you that the life you’ve been looking for isn’t out there somewhere...
It’s closer than you think.

What If Jesus Wasn’t Risen? | What If…?

What if the resurrection never happened? What if Jesus stayed in the grave? In this Easter message, Pastor Dakota Adair takes us to 1 Corinthians 15 to confront the most important “what if” in human history. With both honesty and hope, this sermon explores what hangs in the balance if Christ didn’t rise, and the life-changing truth because He did.
If Jesus wasn’t raised, our faith is empty, our hope is lost, and sin still wins. But because He was raised, everything changes. Our faith is firm, sin is defeated, and hope is alive.
Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or need fresh assurance, this message is for you. Wrestle with the question that defines everything: What if Jesus really did rise from the dead?

What Kind of King? | Psalm Sunday

This Palm Sunday message explores the powerful contrast between the kind of king the world expects—and the kind of King Jesus truly is. Drawing from Matthew 21:1–11, the sermon traces Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, not on a warhorse but a humble donkey, fulfilling ancient prophecy and revealing His mission of peace, sacrifice, and eternal reign.
Rather than coming to conquer Rome, Jesus came to conquer sin. Rather than claim a throne, He marched toward a cross. Through this message, we are invited to see Jesus not only as the King of history—but as the King of our hearts.
The sermon challenges listeners to lay down their expectations, surrender their lives, and respond to the question that still echoes today:"Who do you say Jesus is?"