Viewpoints Podcast
Welcome to "Viewpoints," the weekly podcast from Crestview Baptist Church. Join Lead Pastor, John Gerlach, and Worship Pastor, Jordan Voyles, as they sit down each week to dig deeper into the messages shared at our church. Discover new insights, explore the heart of our sermons, and connect with the life-changing truths of Jesus Christ in a meaningful and engaging way. Whether you’re a member of our congregation or tuning in from afar, "Viewpoints" is your chance to experience the power of God's Word more profoundly.
Episodes
230 episodes
Stop Sleepwalking Through Your Faith - Awaken
In this episode of Viewpoints, Pastor John Gerlach and Jordan Voyles dive into the powerful call from Ephesians 5:14: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”Are we truly awake in Christ, or just sleepwalkin...
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Jesus Encounters a Politician - Jesus' Encounters
Is Jesus political? In this episode of Viewpoints, Jordan Voyles and Pastor John Gerlach unpack Jesus’ encounter with Pilate and explore what the Bible says about politics, power, and where our true priorities should be. From myths Christians o...
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Jesus Encounters a Very Troubled Man - Jesus' Encounters
In this episode of Viewpoints, Jordan Voyles and Pastor John Gerlach dive into a powerful conversation about spiritual warfare, demons, and the reality of evil. Are demons real? How should Christians respond to darkness without fear? Together, ...
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The Battle with Distraction - Jesus' Encounters
In this episode of Viewpoints Podcast, Jordan and Pastor John dive into the battle of distractions—both the obvious and the subtle—that pull us away from what truly matters. Using the story of Mary and Martha from Luke 10, they explore how even...
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What is Enough Faith? - Jesus' Encounters
In this episode of Viewpoints, Pastor John Gerlach and host Jordan Voyles dive into one of the most common (and misunderstood) questions in Christianity: What does it mean to have enough faith?Drawing from the story of the centurion in Luke...
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Jesus Encounters the Powerful: Zacchaeus - Jesus' Encounters
In this episode of Viewpoints, Pastor John Gerlach and Worship Pastor Jordan Voyles kick off our new sermon series on life-changing encounters with Jesus. This week, they explore the powerful story of Zacchaeus — a man known for his wealth and ...
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Is Your Faith Impacting More Than Just Sundays? - Modern Problems Ancient Solutions
In this powerful episode of the Viewpoints Podcast, Pastor Shawn and Jordan Voyles reflect on the life change seen through baptisms at Crestview and dive into what it truly means to live out your faith beyond church walls. Are you a follower of...
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Is Your Faith Impacting More Than Just Sundays? - Modern Problems Ancient Solutions
In this powerful episode of the Viewpoints Podcast, Pastor Shawn and Jordan Voyles reflect on the life change seen through baptisms at Crestview and dive into what it truly means to live out your faith beyond church walls. Are you a follower of...
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Overcoming Anxiety Through Psalm 27 - Modern Problems Ancient Solutions
In this episode of the Viewpoints Podcast, Pastor John Gerlach and Shawn Williams dive into Psalm 27, exploring how David's words offer a timeless remedy for fear and anxiety. What does it mean to dwell in God's presence, gaze upon His beauty, ...
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How Big Is Your God? | Psalm 19 - Modern Problems Ancient Solutions
In this episode of Viewpoints, Pastor John Gerlach and Worship Pastor Jordan Voyles dive into Psalm 19 and explore a powerful question: How big is your God?From the heavens declaring His glory to the Word of God transforming our hearts, thi...
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Are You Living Like a Fool? | Psalm 14 & the Wisdom We Need - Modern Problems Ancient Solutions
In this episode of Viewpoints, Pastor John and Jordan dive deep into Psalm 14 and what Scripture says about foolishness. It's more than just rejecting God outright—it’s also living as if He doesn't matter. From trusting our own strength to resi...
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Who Are You, Really? Finding Your Identity Through Christ - Modern Problems Ancient Solutions
In a culture obsessed with personality tests, titles, and chasing "main character energy," what does it really mean to know who you are? In this episode of Viewpoints, Pastor John Gerlach and Worship Pastor Jordan Voyles have an honest and insi...
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Focus in the Desert: David’s Perspective in Psalm 63 - Modern Problems Ancient Solutions
In this episode of Viewpoints, Pastor John and Shawn continue the Modern Problems, Ancient Solutions series by diving into Psalm 63. As David runs for his life through a literal desert, he reveals a heart that thirsts not for relief, but for Go...
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Two Roads, One Choice: Finding Joy in Psalm 1 - Modern Problems Ancient Solutions
In this episode of Viewpoints, Worship Pastor Jordan Voyles and Lead Pastor Dr. John Gerlach kick off our summer series through the Psalms by diving deep into Psalm 1. They unpack the powerful image of two paths—the godly and the ungodly—and wh...
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The New Family: Why You Need More Than Just Sunday Church - New and Improved
In this episode of Viewpoints, Jordan and Shawn dive deep into what it means to truly live as part of the body of Christ. They unpack the vibrant picture painted in Acts 2—a church not just attending services, but living in radical community, s...
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Cut to the Heart | Acts 2 Deep Dive - New and Improved
In this episode of Viewpoints, Pastor John Gerlach and Worship Pastor Jordan Voyles unpack the powerful sermon from Acts 2, where Peter confronts the crowd with a bold truth: “You killed Him.”What does conviction really mean for us toda...
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Church and Changed Lives - New and Improved
In this episode of Viewpoints, Pastor John and Pastor Shawn dive into Acts 16 and explore how Jesus brings radical life-change to everyone—from a wealthy businesswoman to a slave girl to a hardened jailer.Filmed in our newly renovated space...
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Revisit "Telling the Permian"
In this re-aired episode of Viewpoints, Pastor John Gerlach and Worship Pastor Jordan Voyles continue the 1953 sermon series with a conversation on sharing your faith in today’s world. They explore the barriers many face...
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Palm Sunday: Jesus is Lord and King - Parables of Jesus
Pastor John Gerlach returns to the Viewpoints podcast fresh from his travels and joins Pastor Shawn Williams for a timely conversation about Palm Sunday. Together, they explore the historical and spiritual significance of Jesus’ triumphal entry...
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Agree with God - Parables of Jesus
In this episode of Viewpoints, Pastor Jordan Voyles and Pastor Shawn Williams dive into the parable of the Lost Son from Luke 15, focusing on the often-overlooked perspective of the older brother. They discuss how both sons misunderstood the go...
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Come to Your Senses - Parables of Jesus
In this special episode of Viewpoints, Jesse Casto sits down with Associate Pastor Shawn Williams to explore the powerful parable of the Prodigal Son. Focusing on the younger son's journey, they discuss the dangers of chasing false freedom, the...
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The Parable of the Lost Sheep - Parables of Jesus
In this episode of Viewpoints, Pastors John Gerlach and Jordan Voyles dive into the Parable of the Lost Sheep from Luke 15. They discuss the radical love of Jesus, why He pursues the lost, and how this parable speaks to both believers ...
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The Parable of the Mustard Seed - Parables of Jesus
In this episode of Viewpoints, Pastor John and Jordan kick off a new sermon series on the parables of Jesus, beginning with the mustard seed and the yeast from Luke 13. They discuss how the kingdom of God transforms lives, how faith should cont...
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Spiritual Fakes - What's Your Next Move?
In this episode of Viewpoints, Jordan Voyles and Pastor John Gerlach wrap up their sermon series by tackling the topic of spiritual fakes. Drawing from 1 John 2:22-23, they discuss how to identify counterfeit faith, the importance of understand...
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Victory in the Secret Place - What's Your Next Move?
In this episode of Viewpoints, Jordan Voyles and Pastor Shawn dive into 1 John 2, exploring the tension between being in the world but not of it. They unpack the "lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the pride of life"—three powerful tempta...
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