Voices from the Mountain

In this sermon on Ezekiel 18, Jesse Lockhart emphasizes the urgency and necessity of repentance. He explains that sin always carries the price of death—both physical and spiritual—and that each soul is accountable for its own choices, not the sins of parents or children. Lockhart warns against iniquity, defined as believing one can do wrong and still be right with God, and reminds listeners that partial obedience or “getting close” is not enough. He highlights God’s mercy, showing that the Lord takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked but calls all to turn from sin and live. Repentance, he insists, is not optional but essential, a heartfelt turning away from transgression so that iniquity does not become our ruin.  
 
Location: Whitwell, TN – Fairview Union Church

Fairview Union 
Recorded 12-7-2025-pm
 
Pastor Jesse Lockhart 
 
 
This sermon, drawn from Exodus 1 and 5, reflects on Israel’s bondage in Egypt and God’s command to Pharaoh: “Let my people go.” The preacher emphasizes how the enemy recognized the strength of God’s people and sought to bind them with taskmasters, just as the devil today tries to weigh believers down with burdens, distractions, and sin. Yet, even under affliction, God’s people multiplied and flourished, showing that His grace is sufficient in every season. Through vivid stories of answered prayer, miraculous healing, and the joy of salvation, the message urges listeners to recognize the power they have in Christ, to cut loose the anchors of sin and discouragement, and to walk in the freedom God provides. It is a call to reject compromise, lay aside every weight, and live fully in the victory of Jesus.  
 
 

Recorded 12-7-2025-am
 
Pastor Jesse Lockhart 
 
Fairview Union 
 
 
This sermon from Exodus 5:1, “Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Let my people go,” focuses on God’s call to freedom and the danger of compromise. The preacher reminds listeners that deliverance begins when God’s people cry out in prayer, and that Moses was raised up as the very answer to Israel’s cries. Pharaoh’s repeated compromises—allowing sacrifice but insisting they stay in Egypt—mirror the temptations believers face today to worship while still clinging to the world. The message insists that true faith requires going “all the way out,” leaving behind sin and half-hearted devotion, and trusting God fully. Using vivid imagery of plagues, false worship, and resurrection on the third day, the sermon warns against shallow religion and calls for wholehearted surrender. Ultimately, it is a passionate plea for believers to reject compromise, embrace holiness, and walk in the freedom God provides.  
 
 

Sunday School
 
Fairview Union -12-7-2025

Fairview Union
Recorded 12-3-2025
 
Pastor Jesse Lockhart 
 
This sermon from Galatians 6:9 centers on the call to perseverance in faith and prayer: “Let us not be weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” The preacher illustrates this with vivid images of sowing and reaping, reminding listeners that spiritual labor—like tending a garden—requires patience, endurance, and trust in God’s timing. He warns against discouragement, urging believers not to give up on praying for loved ones, even when results seem delayed, because God hears every prayer and honors tears of intercession. Drawing from Psalm 126 and the story of Ezra’s restoration, he emphasizes that brokenness and weeping are often the soil where revival begins. The message crescendos with a powerful testimony of transformation: a hardened saloon owner in Kentucky, changed by prayer and love, became a symbol of how God can overturn darkness. Ultimately, the sermon calls Christians to steadfastness, backbone, and love—rejecting compromise, resisting weariness, and trusting that in God’s season, the harvest will come.  
 

This sermon from Galatians 5:7 urges believers to stay true to the gospel of grace and not be hindered by false teachings or entangled in works of the flesh. Paul reminds the Galatians that salvation is by faith in Christ alone, not by the law or outward deeds, and warns that returning to legalism only brings bondage. The message calls listeners to examine what may be holding them back, to go back to the foundation of faith if confusion arises, and to keep running well in the freedom Christ provides.
 
Location: Fairview Union Church – Whitwell, TN

This sermon from 2 Corinthians 6:2 centers on the urgency of salvation and obedience to God’s call. The preacher emphasizes that “now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation.” He warns against delaying faith or obedience, drawing on biblical examples such as Felix postponing Paul’s message, the Israelites hesitating at the Jordan River, and the spies who discouraged the people with unbelief.
The message highlights that unbelief is the one thing that can stop God’s power from moving in our lives. Instead of excuses or waiting for a “more convenient season,” believers are urged to act today, to trust God’s promises, and to step into the land He has prepared. Through personal testimony, the preacher illustrates how responding immediately to God’s call brings transformation and victory.
 
Fairview Union ChurchWhitwell, TN

This episode draws from John 14:27, John 16:33, and Proverbs 16, centering on the theme of true peace through Christ. The message emphasizes that while the world offers only temporary relief, lasting peace comes only from being right with the Lord. It explores how trials and tribulations are inevitable, yet believers can rejoice because Christ has overcome the world.
The lesson also warns against pride, showing how it disrupts peace, and highlights humility and wisdom as greater treasures than gold. Practical examples illustrate how living a life pleasing to God not only brings inner peace but can even soften the hearts of enemies. The preacher calls listeners to continually strive closer to the Lord, never settling for comfort or complacency, and to be living examples of joy and mercy so that others may be drawn to Christ.
 
Fairview Union Church
Whitwell, TN

In this sermon, Jesse Lockhart reflects on the depth and sweetness of faith in Jesus, centering on the well‑known verse John 3:16. He begins with everyday imagery—like enjoying a cherry pie—to illustrate how the more one experiences Christ, the richer and more satisfying He becomes. Lockhart then recounts Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, emphasizing the necessity of being born again and the profound truth that “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son.” He explores the immeasurable love of God, tracing it back to creation, the fall of Adam and Eve, and the foreshadowing of Christ’s sacrifice through Old Testament offerings such as the bullock, lamb, scapegoat, and dove. Each symbol points to Jesus’ willing obedience, His role as the suffering servant, and His gift of peace. Lockhart highlights the inclusiveness of salvation through the word “whosoever,” underscoring that God’s love extends to all, regardless of status or past. He closes by reminding listeners that Christ’s sacrifice brings eternal life, true peace, and spiritual riches greater than any earthly wealth.
Location: Fairview Union Church, Whitwell, TN

This Voices from the Mountain message, drawn from Numbers 10:29–32, carried the theme “Why Don’t You Just Join Us.” The sermon reminded listeners that the Christian life is a journey, much like Israel’s wilderness trek, full of valleys, mountains, battles, and blessings. Moses invited Hobab to join the people of God on their way to the promised land, promising that the goodness of the Lord would be shared with him too. In the same way, believers today are called to endure, to stick with the faith through hardship, and to rejoice when God reveals something new along the way. The message emphasized that quitting when trials come only leads back to sorrow, while pressing forward brings hope, protection, and fellowship. The preacher urged listeners to “load up and go with us,” lifting the banner of Christ high, blowing the trumpet in times of need and in times of gladness, and continuing steadfastly until the journey ends in the city prepared by God