Displaying Patience
Few things test us like waiting. Whether it’s delays, disappointments, or difficult people, impatience sneaks in fast. But biblical patience isn’t passive—it’s choosing peace when life doesn’t move at your pace.
More Than a Moment: Why Discipleship Takes a Lifetime
Discipleship is the lifelong journey between the moment God declares us holy and the day He makes us fully holy. While justification and glorification are entirely God’s work, sanctification is where He invites us to join Him in the daily pursuit of becoming more like Christ.
Spirit Alignment
Galatians 5:24-26 – When the Spirit fills your life, others will begin to notice. Spirit alignment requires a surrendered identity, crucified desires, steady obedience, and humble relationships.
Why I Go (And Why I Take Others)
We just returned from a week of gospel ministry in Central America, and the impact was undeniable. When you go—and bring others with you—you don’t just reach people there; you raise up disciples here.
The Psalm That Determines the Other 149
Psalm 1 isn’t just the first psalm—it’s the gatekeeper to every other one. If you don’t surround yourself with people who love God, you’ll stop worshiping Him long before you stop showing up to sing.
Travis Agnew
I’m a disciple of Jesus who attempts to share whatever I’m learning with others as I follow Him.
That’s why this site exists. I pray it helps you follow Jesus.
SERMONS
Patience, Kindness, and Goodness
Galatians 5:22 – A life transformed by the Spirit ought to be noticeable. Christians should interact with others by portraying patience, kindness, and goodness.
Love, Joy, and Peace
Galatians 5:22 – The fruit of the Spirit provides evidence of our salvation. A disciple of Jesus should exemplify love, joy, and peace.
Unspiritual Desires
Galatians 5:16-21 – Even though the Spirit resides within us, we are not immune to sinful outbursts that seek to satisfy our fleshly impulses. We must wage war against the unspiritual desires that still plague us.
Eagerly Compassionate
Galatians 5:13-15 – Grace changes our status with God, but it should also alter the way we interact with others. We are free to live eagerly compassionate lives, loving our neighbors as ourselves.
Displaying Peace
Peace isn’t found in a quiet room or a perfect plan—it’s found in a person. Jesus doesn’t just offer peace; He is peace. And when everything around you falls apart, His peace can hold you together.
Why You Should Preach Through Galatians
Preaching through Galatians has stretched me as a pastor and deepened our church’s grasp of the gospel. It’s a bold, Spirit-filled letter that repeats the same truth in different ways—and the challenge has been keeping that message clear, compelling, and fresh each week.
What God Knows vs. What People See
Worship leaders must align their public reputation with their private character, striving for holiness beyond the stage. If who people think you are doesn’t match who God knows you are, you’re not leading with integrity—you’re just performing.
Some Things Aren’t Meant to Be Tied Down
One Fourth of July at a friend’s house, I tied a rope to a bottle rocket and staked it to the ground—just to see what would happen. It turns out, trying to control something meant to launch is a great way to get burned.
Margin (Not a Monument)
Rocky Creek isn’t building for comfort—we’re making room for people to encounter Jesus. As we launch the M2 initiative, we’re choosing to move forward with faith that is cautious but not timid.
Displaying Joy
Joy isn’t the same as happiness. It doesn’t depend on how your day is going or how people treat you. It’s deeper than that. Jesus had joy even as He faced the cross—and He offers that same kind of joy to us.
Ridgecrest Fuge 2025 (Into the Light)
This week at FUGE Ridgecrest, we witnessed students encounter Jesus in real, personal ways. From deep conversations to bold decisions, God moved—and we’re not going home the same.
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Weekly Wrapup
Just (About) Married
This new book is a premarital resource intended to help couples discern their next step. Whether you are dating for keeps, contemplating a proposal, or planning a wedding as an engaged couple, I want to help you prepare for more than a ceremony.
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