Warren Church

Isaiah: Here I Am, Send Me!

This sermon centers on the call to wholehearted obedience to God, using Isaiah’s response—“Here I am, send me”—as the model for every believer. It emphasizes that many Christians are willing to worship and engage emotionally, but often hesitate when it comes to actually stepping into God’s mission, highlighting that the real issue is not lack of opportunity but lack of obedience. The speaker stresses that every follower of Jesus is “sent,” meaning there is no opt-out from living on mission, regardless of life stage or circumstance. Ultimately, the message challenges the church to continue its legacy of sending people and urges individuals to simply say “yes” to God, trusting that obedience leads to purpose and transformation.

Esther: Here I Am in Faith

This sermon centers on the story of Esther, emphasizing that God places people in specific moments and positions “for such a time as this” to accomplish His purposes. It highlights Esther’s courage and willingness to risk her life to save her people as a model of faith, sacrifice, and obedience, especially paralleling the sacrificial love often seen in mothers.  The message also underscores God’s sovereignty—He is always working behind the scenes, even in difficult or uncertain circumstances, to fulfill His plan and care for His people.  Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to adopt a “Here I am” posture, living selflessly and courageously for God’s mission, trusting Him with the outcome just as Esther did.

Moses: Here I Am Afraid

This sermon emphasizes that fear is one of the greatest obstacles keeping believers from living on mission, using the story of Moses in Exodus to show how even those called by God often feel inadequate and hesitant. It teaches that God meets people in their fear, invites them into His presence for purification and power, and calls them to respond with a willing “Here I am” despite uncertainty.  The message highlights that God doesn’t require perfection but obedience—He equips and uses ordinary people to accomplish His purposes when they step out in faith. Ultimately, it challenges believers to move beyond comfort and fear, embracing their role in God’s mission by daily offering themselves fully and trusting Him to work through them.

Jacob: Here I Am in Conflict

This sermon teaches that God’s call on a believer’s life is a call to live missionally, marked by a willingness to say “Here am I” and be available for His purposes. Through the story of Jacob, it shows that God uses flawed, struggling people and often shapes them through conflict and hardship to grow their dependence on Him. It also emphasizes that God’s promises are unchanging and trustworthy, sustaining His people through every season. Ultimately, the message affirms that God’s redemptive plan—both in individual lives and in the story of Israel—continues to unfold according to His faithfulness.

Abraham: Here I Am in Surrender

This sermon emphasizes that God’s mission is central to the entire Bible: He calls people to Himself and then sends them out with purpose to share His message of reconciliation. Using Abraham as the primary example, it highlights how God’s covenant, promises, and redemptive plan unfold through history—ultimately leading to Jesus as the Savior provided for a broken world. It also stresses that every believer is an “ambassador for Christ,” called to live with intentional mission, not just personal faith, and to respond with complete surrender like Abraham’s “Here I am.” The message challenges listeners to trust God beyond their doubts and fears, recognizing that obedience and availability matter more than personal ability. Finally, the sermon connects God’s historical promises to present-day realities, urging a biblical worldview and calling believers to actively participate in God’s ongoing mission with faith, surrender, and readiness.