Demolition Required, by Special Guest Pastor Owen Miller

In this week’s message, “Demolition Required,” Pastor Owen Miller invites us into the refining, renewing work of Jesus described in Matthew 3:11–12. John the Baptist paints a vivid picture of the Messiah standing with a winnowing fork in his hand—separating wheat from chaff, preserving what is good, and clearing away what cannot remain.

Pastor Owen reminds us that this is the very heart of sanctification. Jesus lovingly enters the hidden corners of our lives, not to shame us, but to transform us. His work often feels like demolition—tearing down old patterns, false identities, and the debris of sin—but it is always for the sake of rebuilding something stronger, truer, and more Christlike.

In this message you’ll be encouraged to:

• Trust Jesus with the ongoing process of spiritual formation
• Embrace the “winnowing” work that separates what is life-giving from what is destructive
• Find hope in Christ’s unwavering love and patient craftsmanship
• See sanctification not as punishment, but as purposeful renewal

No matter what Jesus is clearing away or cultivating within you, there is always hope. He is faithful to build the good and remove the harmful, shaping us into people who reflect His character and carry His light.

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