Boyd Christian Church 2024

Have you ever felt the floor shift beneath your plans? 🤔 In this second week of our Values That Last series, Pastor Danny Wolford cuts through the noise of modern “quick fixes” and exposes why every substitute for God eventually crumbles. With unforgettable stories—from a childhood horse ride gone wrong to a trust-fall that lands upside-down—Danny shows how genuine trust isn’t blind optimism; it’s bold confidence in a God who never lies, always loves, and constantly works all things for good.🔑 What you’ll discover:• The two hidden traps that spring shut when we lean on anything more than Christ.• Four ironclad reasons you can bet your future on God’s character and promises.• A simple next step that moves trust from theory to real-life obedience—today.If you’re tired of shaky foundations and ready for a faith you can stand on when life lurches sideways, hit play and let this message reshape the way you see God, yourself, and tomorrow. ✨

Pastor Danny Wolford is back in the Boyd Christian Church pulpit and launches an eye-opening new series, “Building My Life on Values That Will Last.” After preaching at his son’s church last Sunday, Danny returns with a timely challenge: in a world drowning in “truth decay,” what foundations are we really building on?Drawing from Romans 12:2 and a sweep of other Scriptures, Danny paints a vivid picture of how individualism, secularism, and relativism erode families, communities, and even nations. Using a simple Scrabble dictionary illustration, he shows that everyone needs an ultimate standard—and the Bible is God’s unchanging measuring stick. With warmth and trademark clarity, he unpacks why God’s Word isn’t just ancient advice but living truth that still rescues, rebuilds, and redirects lives today.You’ll hear candid stories of moral collapse, the hidden cost of drifting values, and the incredible benefits that follow when we anchor decisions to Scripture. Danny invites each listener to choose their foundation—Self, Culture, or Christ—and then issues a practical next-step: commit to daily time in God’s Word so He can reshape your thinking, renew your heart, and steady your future.This message sets the stage for the weeks ahead—covering Respect, Self-Control, Forgiveness, Balance, Honesty, and Purity—so don’t miss a single installment. If this sermon blesses you, drop a comment, share it with a friend, and subscribe so you’ll be notified when the next teaching goes live. We’re excited to grow together as a church family and build lives that stand strong—no matter what storms come.

On June 29, 2025 guest speaker Quinton Mullinax challenged Boyd Christian Church to take a hard look at the state of our consciences. Opening with appreciation for exhausted VBS volunteers, he traced humanity’s age-old attraction to sin—from Eden to today—and anchored the diagnosis in 2 Timothy 3:1-5. Mullinax painted unforgettable pictures: a hand edging too close to a campfire, a dog returning to its vomit. Repeating sin, he warned, sears nerves until we no longer feel the burn; we end up living inside the flames we were meant only to warm by. Yet Christ is “the ultimate salve,” able to heal calloused hearts, restore true feeling, and empower believers to deny themselves daily, pick up the cross, and live distinctively in a world addicted to self-destruction. The sermon closed with an invitation to let Jesus re-sensitize our souls and a prayer for personal and national awakening.

Pastor Danny Wolford unpacks what a significant life really looks like—it’s not about titles, talents, or trophies, but about letting God love people through you. Drawing on Mark 12:28‑31, Luke 10:25‑37, John 13:34, and 1 Corinthians 13, Danny shows that every believer has the same calling Jesus embraced in John 17:4: “I have brought You glory on earth by finishing the work You gave Me to do.”🔑 Key takeawaysPay the price to value others – Love God first, then love your neighbor as yourself. Real love costs time, comfort, and resources. (Good Samaritan)Seek God’s strength to love – Human effort isn’t enough; rely on Christ’s example (Romans 5:8) and Spirit power to love enemies, lend freely, and serve without applause.Watch the way you treat people – The Golden Rule becomes the Platinum Rule in Luke 6:38: give generously and God multiplies it back.Expect practical questions like: Can I finish today saying, “God, I did everything You asked”? and heartfelt challenges to see everyone as someone God created, loves, and longs to redeem. Whether you’re new to faith or a lifelong disciple, this message will push you to trade “comfortable Christianity” for a relationship‑first lifestyle that points straight to Jesus.

Pastor Danny Wolford opens with Acts 20:24, painting Paul’s words as the heartbeat of a “mission possible.” He reminds us that the Christian life is not a spectator sport but an active assignment—hand-delivered by God to every believer and never revoked. Danny’s tone is energetic yet pastoral as he traces three big questions: What is the mission? Why does it matter? How do we carry it out?He first re-sets our identity: we are witnesses, not salespeople. A witness simply tells the truth of what they have seen Christ do. Danny shares a story of a flight attendant who hands out peanuts while quietly serving “in Jesus’ name,” demonstrating that evangelism can be as simple as everyday kindness paired with a ready testimony.Pivoting to urgency, he holds up Matthew 9:37—“The harvest is plentiful”—and describes a world starving for hope. Drawing on recent headlines, he shows how loneliness and despair plague communities, then contrasts that darkness with the life-saving power of the gospel (Romans 1:16). The congregation hears that eternity, not just morality, hangs in the balance when we choose to speak or stay silent.Danny spends the center of the sermon offering practical handles:In your workplace: do quality work, arrive early, refuse gossip—let excellence speak first, then words follow.In your family: apologize quickly, celebrate often, pray openly so kids see faith lived out.In your community: smile in the checkout line, tip generously, volunteer where needs are obvious.He calls this “show-and-tell Christianity”—actions that authenticate words. Then, with contagious optimism, he describes the joy of leading someone to Christ, likening it to hearing your name shouted across heaven by souls you helped rescue.To land the message, Danny invokes Paul again: finishing the race is worth any cost, because people are eternal. He issues a clear, personal challenge: Will you accept your mission this week? The invitation song “Use Me” becomes a musical prayer as the congregation stands, ready to step into God’s assignment with new resolve.#Faith #Hope #Love #BoydChristianChurch #PastorDannyWolford

Date: June 8, 2025Series Title: “God Wants to Use You”SERMON INTRODUCTIONPastor Danny Wolford began by reading Romans 6:13 aloud, framing the central choice every believer faces: offer ourselves to sin or offer ourselves to God as instruments of righteousness. He shared a personal confession about wrestling with what true sacrifice looks like amid busy schedules, immediately establishing transparency and trust. From this opening he emphasized three core observations: God has a unique purpose for each of us; we’re simply tools in His hands; and our availability matters infinitely more than our ability.DEFINING SACRIFICE AND CULTURAL CONTRASTDanny drew a sharp contrast between modern celebrity culture—where fame and applause are the ultimate goals—and the mindset of true heroes, who willingly lay down their lives for others. He illustrated this by comparing tabloid personalities with first responders, prompting listeners to ask which legacy truly endures. Quoting C. S. Lewis, he drove home that Christianity demands wholehearted commitment, not a half-hearted attempt.THREE REASONS TO LIVE SACRIFICIALLYa. Because God Did It for UsHe unpacked the significance of Christ’s one-time, all-sufficient sacrifice on the cross, showing that our call to sacrificial living flows directly from His perfect offering.b. Because We’re Made for His PurposeReferencing Ephesians 2:10, Danny reminded everyone that we are God’s workmanship, created for specific good works. He used the analogy of trying to use a kitchen knife as a screwdriver to illustrate that tools function best when used as intended—and so do people.c. Because God Rewards Sacrifice NowHe reassured the congregation that God honors every act of sacrificial love and promises real, present-age blessings—not vague prosperity slogans, but tangible provisions when we step out in faith.PRACTICAL STEPS TO CULTIVATE SACRIFICEWorship ContinuouslyAdopt simple rhythms—morning praise playlists, brief prayers between meetings—to keep your heart tuned to God rather than to self.Serve Others Through MinistryLive out 1 John 3:16 by seeking everyday opportunities—meals shared, hands extended, time volunteered—as tangible acts of worship.Give SacrificiallyChallenge yourself to give offerings that cost you something meaningful, following David’s refusal to offer a free sacrifice.Share the Gospel BoldlyEmbrace the greatest sacrifice of all by offering others the hope of Christ, illustrated by a late-night coffee-table conversation that led a neighbor to faith.CALL TO COMMITMENT AND CLOSING INVITATIONDanny invited any who had never personally accepted Christ’s sacrifice to step forward and commit their lives. For longtime attendees, he issued a call to renewed devotion and sacrificial service, emphasizing that a united, self-giving church powerfully testifies to the watching world.SUMMARY OF KEY SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES• Romans 6:13 – Offer yourselves to God as instruments of righteousness• Ephesians 2:10 – We are God’s workmanship, created for good works• Hebrews 9:26 – Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice• Hebrews 6:10 – God remembers our sacrificial love• 2 Samuel 24:24 – True sacrifice costs us something• Mark 10:29–30 – Present-age blessings for sacrificial livingThis sermon wove raw honesty, clear biblical exposition, vivid cultural comparisons, and four actionable disciplines—worship, service, giving, and bold witness—into a cohesive call to live fully surrendered to God’s purposes.

Danny opened Part 2 of his “God Wants to Use You” series by celebrating the rare occasion of having all his children in the same service, then quickly situated the message within last week’s theme that God turns ordinary people into extraordinary servants. From there, he zeroed in on Moses as a case study in Hebrews 11 : 23-27, extracting four foundational decisions every believer must make if they want God to work through them.Identify your identity• Moses, born a Hebrew slave yet raised in Pharaoh’s palace, faced a pivotal choice: live a lie as Egyptian royalty or embrace his God-given heritage with Israel’s oppressed.• Danny highlighted Psalm 139 : 16 and Ephesians 2 : 10 to argue that success is simply being who God handcrafted you to be; reshaping yourself into someone else always backfires.• He emphasized that Moses “refused” the palace title, illustrating how refusal (negative) must be matched by purpose-filled choice (positive). Accept responsibility• “Life isn’t fair, but maturity means owning your future,” Danny said, rejecting America’s victim culture.• Moses “chose to be mistreated” with God’s people, proving that destiny is forged by deliberate decisions, not circumstances.• Danny pressed the congregation: “You’re as close to God right now as you choose to be.” He cited Romans 14 : 12 to remind listeners that each person answers for themselves.Determine your priorities• Moses weighed Egypt’s prestige, pleasure, and possessions against eternal rewards and judged the latter “of greater value.”• Danny unpacked the world’s three-pronged value system—status, sensual pleasure, and stuff—then contrasted it with Moses’ counter-values: God’s purpose over popularity, God’s people over temporary pleasure, and God’s peace over material treasure.• He teased an upcoming eight-week series on “Values That Last,” encouraging families to draft written value statements before that study begins.Choose your authority• Quoting Bob Dylan’s “Gotta Serve Somebody” and Jesus’ warning about two masters, Danny insisted that everyone ultimately bows to either God or lesser gods.• Moses “persevered because he saw Him who is invisible,” demonstrating a life lived for an audience of One even when Pharaoh—the most powerful earthly authority—stood opposed.• Danny challenged worshipers to settle who would be CEO of their lives, warning that straddling the fence is spiritual sabotage.Illustrations and rhetorical flourishes• He revisited the Joshua/Elijah-style challenge: “How long will you waver between two opinions?” and echoed Joshua 24 : 15—“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”• An earlier communion meditation recounted Navy SEAL Michael Monsoor’s self-sacrifice to foreshadow Christ and prime hearts for the sermon’s call to costly discipleship.• Danny wove in Psalm 139’s intimacy, Romans 10’s accountability, and practical maxims like “You can have the kicks, but then you get the kickback.”Invitation and applicationHe closed by urging immediate action: accept Christ’s sacrifice if you haven’t, plant roots in a church home, and deploy your gifts in tangible ministry—whether at work, school, or home. Framing the invitation hymn as Christ personally saying “I want you on My team,” Danny drew a metaphorical line in the sand, inviting listeners to step across, surrender all, and let God leverage their lives for kingdom impact.

Pastor Danny Wolford opens a new series, “God Wants to Use You,” with the liberating truth that every believer is intentionally crafted by God for meaningful good works (Ephesians 2:10). Turning to Joshua 1, he describes the enormous shoes Joshua had to fill after Moses’ death and the intimidating prospect of leading an untrained nation across the Jordan into hostile territory. Three times God commands Joshua, “Be strong and courageous,” and Pastor Danny builds the sermon around four confidence-builders rooted in that divine pep-talk:Let go of doubt – Doubt paralyses ministry. James 1:6 pictures the doubter as a wave driven by the wind. Comparison and the memory of past failures feed doubt, yet God habitually redeems murderers, liars, and outcasts—proof that your history does not disqualify you.Look for a promise – Holding the Bible aloft, Danny reminds us that Scripture contains more than 7,000 promises. God guaranteed Joshua victory (Joshua 1:3-5); decades later Joshua testifies that “not one promise failed” (Joshua 23:14). The same God pledges us strength, success in His purposes, and unwavering support.Lean on the Lord – Talent never guarantees fruitfulness; dependence does. Proverbs 3:5-6 calls us to trust with all our hearts. Jesus isn’t a crutch but the pacemaker that keeps ministry alive when we feel drained.Launch out in faith – Faith is a verb. Israel had to step into a flooded Jordan before God dammed the water far upstream—proof that obedience often precedes the miracle. Ecclesiastes 11:4 warns that waiting for perfect conditions means never planting; action unlocks God’s provision.Danny closes with two probing questions: “What are you doubting God can do through you?” and “What have you been praying about that you now need to start doing?” The invitation is clear: claim your God-given purpose, abandon excuses, and take the first step today.

Title: “Great Faith Requires Great Trials” (Philippians 1:12-30)Intro – Faith & Choices• Newly-wed humor sets up the theme of daily choices.• Question posed: What is faith without tribulation?Defining Faith• Complete trust that must be tested to be real—like sitting on a pew or starting your car.I. Your Situation Shouldn’t Dampen Your Faith (vv. 12-18)• Paul writes from prison yet rejoices because chains advance the Gospel.• Joy is a choice; attitude is not dictated by circumstances.Story: Wind Shell – Orphan in Haiti with no hands who still cooks, crochets and radiates joy → illustration of chosen attitude.II. Hardships Aren’t Meaningless (vv. 19-26)• “To live is Christ, to die is gain.”• Trials become platforms for fruitful ministry.Biblical Snapshots• Job – unwavering devotion in loss.• King Nebuchadnezzar – pride broken to recognize God.• Ruth – loss turned to lineage of Christ.• Joseph – stress transformed into trust and obedience.III. Trials Don’t Change Gospel Truth (vv. 27-30)• Conduct must stay worthy of Christ whatever happens.• Believers carry the only light in a dark world; our response either magnifies or muddies it.Modern Illustration – 10-year-old cancer patient grateful that friends don’t suffer → perspective of purpose.Conclusion & Invitation• John Newton’s broken-carriage analogy: don’t lament a short, rough walk on the way to a vast estate.• Fix eyes on the big picture; let God use every adversity to advance His kingdom.• Call to embrace Christ who redeems every trial.

Series: Refueled – week 3Theme: Living full when life keeps draining youStop limiting God’s power• We often say God is all-powerful yet keep the “door” to our lives barely cracked.• Psalm 147:5 – His understanding and power are limitless.• Revelation 3:20 – Jesus knocks; he won’t kick the door in. You and I are the doorkeepers.• Empty souls are usually self-locked souls.Start with the next thing• “Give God everything” feels abstract; begin by handing Him the very next thing He highlights.• Door wide-open living is a moment-by-moment surrender.• Abraham’s altar (Genesis 22:16-17) – he even placed Isaac, his dearest “next thing”, in God’s hands.• When the next thing goes on the altar, God replaces it with freedom and fresh fuel.Look out for God’s blessing• Galatians 3:14 – the blessing of Abraham flows to us in Christ.• 2 Corinthians 3:18 – His Spirit refills and reshapes us to look like Jesus.• The result: security, peace that settles in your bones, and joy that overflows.• John 10:10 – Jesus’ goal isn’t survival but abundant life.Key images• Gas tank vs. fountain – the Spirit keeps “being filled” (present tense in Greek).• Door metaphor – power flows where access is granted.• Next-thing altar – surrender is progressive, not once-for-all.Take-home prayers• “Lord, show me the next thing you’re asking for today.”• “All my life you have been faithful; help me keep the door wide open.”Call to Action• Identify one area you still control—schedule, wallet, relationship, habit—and give God total access this week.• Expect fresh fuel: guidance, courage, and opportunities to bless others.

Feeling spiritually “on empty” doesn’t always mean you need a marathon devotion or a mountain-top retreat. In Part 2 of our Refuel series, Pastor Danny Wolford shows how God delights in small, frequent connections that top off the soul just as reliably as a long spiritual road-trip. Drawing on Ephesians 3:18-19 and Jesus’ own brief but life-changing encounters, Danny invites us to trade guilt-driven “got-to” routines for grace-filled micro-moments—30-second thank-yous, whispered petitions at a stoplight, reminders of His presence in the smell of morning coffee.You’ll discover practical ways to weave God-awareness into the fabric of an ordinary day, keeping your spiritual gauge above empty and your heart alive with wonder. Whether you’re new to faith or decades in, this message will help you stop striving, start noticing, and live refueled.

Sermon Review: “Refuel, Part 1 – It’s Not What You Think”Preacher: Pastor Danny WolfordSeries Theme: Refuel – A three-week study on sustaining spiritual vitalityPrimary Text: Ephesians 3:16-19Pastor Wolford opens the post-Easter season by stressing that believers must renew their spiritual strength continuously, not rely on the emotional momentum of a single holiday. The Refuel series is designed to help worshipers recognize when their “spiritual fuel gauge” is low and to reconnect with the power God provides.​​full service 4-27.MP3Paul’s prayer for the Ephesian church is presented as the foundation for personal renewal:Inner Strength – The Holy Spirit empowers the “inner being.”Christ’s Indwelling – Christ makes His home in the believer’s heart through faith.Four-Dimensional Love – Paul’s description of love that is “wide, long, high, and deep” emphasizes its immeasurable scope.Fullness of God – The goal is a life filled with God’s own power and character.Pastor Wolford highlights that this fullness is a gift, not the result of human effort, and is available to every Christian regardless of past failures.Using a clear progression—Performance → Ritual → Failure → Guilt → Withdrawal → Emptiness—he explains how a works-based approach depletes spiritual energy. Checklists alone cannot sustain genuine faith.Stop Viewing Yourself as a FailureRomans 3:23-26 is cited to affirm that believers are “declared not guilty” through Christ’s sacrifice, removing the burden of self-condemnation.Start Relating to God as a FriendReferencing John 15:15, Pastor Wolford encourages the congregation to approach God with the openness one would show a trusted friend, confident of His welcome.Congregants are invited to replace rigid routines with authentic connection: conversational prayer, thoughtful Scripture reading, and deliberate inclusion of God in everyday dialogue. A brief period of silent intercession during the service models this shift from performance to relationship.A believer who stays “refueled” will display:Joy rooted in grace rather than accomplishment.Peace that withstands external pressures.Influence that attracts others to Christ through visible vitality.Pastor Wolford closes by reiterating that spiritual renewal is not achieved by “doing more” but by remaining closely connected to Christ, the true source of life. The congregation responds with a reprise of “He Lives,” reinforcing the message that the risen Lord continues to empower His people daily.

When Jesus shouted “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit,” He wasn’t conceding defeat—He was announcing victory. 🕊️In this Easter message Pastor Danny walks us up Calvary’s hill to the very last words of Christ. You’ll stand beside the Roman centurion who had witnessed hundreds of crucifixions yet confessed, “Surely this Man was the Son of God.” You’ll feel the weight of a Savior who voluntarily laid down His life, reverently quoted Psalm 31:5 with His dying breath, and confidently trusted the Father to turn a brutal cross into an empty grave.Drawing out four lifelines for every dark hour—You are loved, God can be trusted, He’s working behind the scenes, and His hands can handle anything—Danny shows how the six phases of faith (Dream ➜ Decision ➜ Delay ➜ Difficulty ➜ Dead-End ➜ Deliverance) mirror Easter weekend itself. Like the child who waits for the candy-store owner’s bigger hand, we’re invited to drop our worries and let the Father’s scarred, sovereign hands lift us.Whether you’re doubting, weary, or just hungry for hope, this sermon will move you from worry to worship and from self-reliance to resurrection power. Come celebrate the risen King—and discover why trusting God isn’t a last-ditch prayer, but an everyday way of life.Watch, share, and let the empty tomb fill your week with unstoppable joy!

Theme: Victory in Jesus – “It is finished.”Pastor Danny opens with the emptiness of the tomb and the loneliness of that first Easter dawn. While the world celebrates resurrection, he focuses on the greatest victory statement ever uttered: Jesus’ cry, “It is finished.” Rather than a sigh of defeat, these words proclaim mission accomplished, debt cancelled, and evil disarmed.1 · Scripture FulfilledOver 380 Old‑Testament prophecies converge on the cross. Jesus is on every page—law, prophets, psalms—proving He alone is Messiah.2 · Law SatisfiedThe Mosaic Law exposes sin but can’t save. At Calvary justice is served; the righteous requirement is fully met in Christ.3 · Penalty PaidSin’s wage is death. Like a debt wiped clean, Christ’s ransom cancels every balance—paid in full once for all.4 · Sin & Death ConqueredResurrection breaks the power and fear of both. Believers share His triumph and live in resurrected power by the Spirit.5 · Devil DefeatedSatan is a headless foe—still flailing but powerless. The cross strips him of authority; the empty tomb seals his fate.Illustration – Moon‑landing & Miracle on IceJust as NASA’s crew had to return home and the 1980 USA hockey team still had to win gold, Jesus completed His mission yet wasn’t finished—He rose again to secure our victory.ApplicationBaptism pictures burial and resurrection life. Followers deny self, take up the cross, and walk in newness. Easter ends, but the call to live victoriously endures daily.InvitationToday is the moment to accept Christ’s finished work—no fear, no debt, only life and hope.

✝️ Sermon Description: “The Word: Substitute” – Pastor Danny Wolford (Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025)In part four of Seven Sayings from the Cross, Pastor Danny Wolford takes us deep into one of the most haunting cries ever recorded—“My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46). This was not whispered. It was a soul-piercing shout from the depths of divine agony, and in that moment, Jesus took on a new identity—not just Savior, but Substitute.We often recoil at the idea of a “substitute”—whether it’s fake sugar, plant-based meat, or a fill-in teacher. Substitutes are often seen as lesser. But in the case of Jesus, the Substitute was greater. He stepped into our place and bore the full weight of every sin ever committed—past, present, and future.Danny walks us through three essential truths:God is Holy.Holiness isn’t just a trait of God—it defines Him. His perfection means He cannot be in the presence of sin. This is why, for a brief but brutal moment, Jesus experienced separation from the Father. That’s why Jesus didn’t call Him “Father” in this cry—He said, “My God.” The relationship was temporarily broken so ours could be eternally restored.Sin is Ugly.In a world that glamorizes sin, we forget its true nature. Sin alienates us from God, distresses our hearts, and ultimately condemns us. But Jesus absorbed all of it—every lie, every failure, every selfish act—so we wouldn’t have to. Danny powerfully reminds us that if we want to see what sin costs, look no further than the cross.Salvation is Costly.Though salvation is free to us, it was unimaginably expensive for God. It cost Him His only Son. Through a courtroom story of justice and mercy, Danny illustrates how God didn’t lower the standard—He met it through Christ’s blood. Justice was satisfied, and mercy walked out from behind the bench and paid our fine.The sermon ends with a call to action:Turn from sin and trust in JesusLive with overwhelming gratitudeRemember the cost of sin before giving in to temptationShare the gospel boldly—because one more soul is always worth itUsing the image of a Haitian “tap tap” (a crowded taxi where there’s always room for one more), Danny paints a vision for church growth that’s not about numbers—it’s about people. Lost people. People Jesus died for.The cross isn’t just a symbol of suffering—it’s the bridge of substitution. And it’s calling us to go find one more.