Convergence Church Podcast

Walking As Children Of Light While Exposing The Deeds Of Darkness by Sam Storms (Ephesians 5:7-14)

What does it actually look like to live differently in a world that pressures you to blend in? This Sunday, Sam Storms walks us through Ephesians 5:7-14 and what it means to walk as children of light. 🤍

Shadows & the King: The Triumphal Entry of Jesus by Josh Lewis

In Luke 19:28–42, the story of Jesus riding into Jerusalem isn't just a parade, it's a web of Old Testament echoes pointing to something far greater. Pastor Josh Lewis walks through how Luke hyperlinks Jesus to three kings: Solomon, Jehu, and David and why Jesus surpasses them all. If you've been trusting in shadows, this message is for you.

The Writing on the Wall by Michael Rowntree (Daniel 5:1–31)

Have you ever felt like the culture is throwing a massive "drunk-fest" using the very things God calls holy, completely oblivious to the fact that the clock is seconds away from striking midnight? In this message on Daniel 5:1–31, Michael Rowntree explores the final hours of the Babylonian Empire, where King Belshazzar commits the ultimate act of defiance: turning the sacred vessels of God’s temple into "red Solo cups" for a blasphemous party. Rowntree shows how God interrupts this "flex of royal power" not with a blazing fireworks show, but with a single, terrifying finger writing a verdict on the palace plaster. This sermon warns that while we might ignore the "inherited revelation" of those who came before us—the stories of God's work in history—God holds us accountable for the light we’ve been given, reminding us that every empire is ultimately numbered, weighed, and found wanting. Yet, he reminds us that God’s prophet outlasts every tyrant. While Belshazzar offers Daniel "third place" in a kingdom that won't survive the night—a tragic comedy of worldly promotion—Daniel remains a witness to the only Kingdom that is truly eternal. This invites us to stop using our "borrowed breath" to praise breathless idols and instead honor the God in whose hand is our very life and all our ways.

The Insanity of Success by Michael Rowntree (Daniel 4:1–37)

What if your greatest success is actually your greatest spiritual danger? We live in a culture that idolizes the "self-made" person, but Daniel 4 reveals a terrifying truth: when we forget who truly holds the power, we don't just lose our way—we lose our humanity. Nebuchadnezzar’s story is the ultimate case study in the sovereignty of God and the total depravity of the human heart. In this message, Michael Rowntree explores how pride isn't just a character flaw; it’s a form of spiritual "insanity" that only breaks when we look up. Discover why God’s judgment is often His most merciful tool for restoration and why the "Most High" truly rules over the kingdoms of men, deposing tyrants and raising up the humble according to His will.

Learning How to Walk by Sam Storms (Ephesians 5:2–6)

Have you ever felt that modern Christianity has become so "sensitive" to the culture that it has lost its ability to speak clearly about the things that actually destroy us? In this message on Ephesians 5:2–6, Sam Storms contrasts the "seeker-sensitive" movement of the last 40 years—which often removed crosses and "offensive" religious language—with the blunt, uncompromising approach of the Apostle Paul . He argues that Paul doesn't offer "helpful hints for happy living" but instead issues a stark warning against sexual immorality, impurity, and covetousness. Storms particularly highlights that greed is not just a social flaw but a form of "idolatry," where we replace the all-consuming joy of God with "trinkets and toys" that can never satisfy. Yet, he reminds us that our "walk" is not powered by the fear of wrath alone, but by the reality of being "dearly loved children". Because Christ gave himself up for us as a "fragrant offering and sacrifice to God," our motivation to walk in purity is a response to the sweet-smelling aroma of His grace. This invites us to see holiness not as a religious burden, but as the natural way of life for those who have found their deepest satisfaction in God rather than the world.