Transformation Church
Welcome to the official podcast of Transformation Church in Middletown, NY. Each week, you’ll hear transforming messages that are Christ-centered, Spirit-led, and designed to help you know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. Whether you missed a Sunday or want to revisit a message, this is the place to stay connected and inspired.
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When God Interrupts Your Plans | Isaiah Lopez
In "When God Interrupts Your Plans," we explore Jonah 1 and discover that God's interruptions are often His greatest acts of grace. Through Jonah's resistance, God's relentless pursuit, and ultimate restoration, we're reminded that while our plans may be disrupted, God's purposes are always better. Whether you're running from God's calling, facing unexpected setbacks, or walking through a storm,…
God Has a Message | Pierce VanDunk
In this opening message of the Jonah series, we discover that God has a message for the people He loves. Through the lives of the people of Nineveh, their king, and the prophet Jonah, we're reminded that God's grace pursues those who have wandered, His truth transforms those with influence, and His calling invites every believer to carry His message to the world. No matter where you find yourself…
Dismantling Idols | Pastor Ruth Nieves
In "Dismantling Idols," this message challenges parents and families to examine the modern-day idols that compete for God's rightful place in their homes—from sports and academics to social media, technology, and success. Drawing from Scripture, it calls believers to put Christ first, intentionally disciple their children, and build homes where faith is modeled daily. As the world grows…
Who Can Stand? | Pastor Joseph Nieves
In Revelation 7, we discover God's answer to one of Scripture's most important questions: Who can stand when life falls apart and the world is shaken? This message reminds us that those who belong to Jesus can stand with confidence—not because of their own strength, but because they are sealed by the Holy Spirit, washed by the blood of the Lamb, and held securely in Christ's hands. No matter what…
The 6 Seals | Joey Nieves
In this message from Revelation 6, we explore the opening of the six seals and what they reveal about both the future and the brokenness we see in the world today. While war, violence, famine, suffering, and persecution remind us that we live in a fallen world, these events never catch God by surprise—Jesus, the Lamb, remains in complete control. Rather than responding with fear, believers are…
Who Will Have The Last Word | Isaiah Lopez
This message from Revelation 5 reminds us that when life feels uncertain, Jesus alone is worthy to hold the future. While fear, suffering, and the pressures of this world may seem to have the final say, Revelation reveals a greater reality: the Lamb who was slain is seated on the throne and holds history in His hands. Because of His sacrifice, Jesus has the final word over sin, evil, death, and…
A Father of Faith | Pastor Joseph Nieves
This Father’s Day message challenges us to embrace the calling of spiritual fatherhood. Looking at the relationship between Paul and Timothy, we see that spiritual fathers do more than teach—they model faith, call out potential, invest in the next generation, and leave a legacy that outlives them. In a world marked by fatherlessness and spiritual confusion, God is calling men and women to step…
Practicing for Eternity | Pastor Joseph Nieves
This message takes us into John’s vision of heaven in Revelation 4, where all of creation gathers around the throne of God in worship. We are reminded that worship is more than singing songs—it is our response to the revelation of who God is. Every act of worship, surrender, prayer, and devotion on earth is preparing us for the day we will stand before Jesus face to face. As we fix our eyes on the…
When Passion Fades | Pastor Joseph Nieves
This message examines Jesus’ letter to the church in Laodicea and the danger of becoming spiritually lukewarm. Over time, distractions, busyness, and self-sufficiency can cause our passion for God to fade, leaving us going through the motions of faith without genuine intimacy with Christ. Jesus lovingly exposes our true condition, calls us to repentance, and invites us back into a vibrant…
Don't Quit Now! | Pastor Joseph Nieves
This message from Revelation 3 encourages believers to remain faithful even when they feel weak, overlooked, or discouraged. Looking at the church in Philadelphia, we discover that Jesus values faithfulness over success, influence, or popularity. Though they had “little strength,” they stayed true to God’s Word and refused to give up. This sermon reminds us that God sees every act of obedience,…
Stay Close | Isaiah Lopez
This message reminds us that the safest place for a believer is close to God. Through the final line of the Lord’s Prayer—“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil”—we learn that spiritual drift makes us vulnerable to temptation, isolation, and the attacks of the enemy. Jesus teaches us to depend on the Father daily for protection, strength, and guidance, because we were never meant…
Praying for Forgiveness and for a Forgiving Heart | Pierce VanDunk
This message explores the powerful connection between forgiveness and our relationship with God. Through the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus teaches us not only to receive God’s forgiveness for our own sin, but also to release unforgiveness toward others. While forgiveness can be one of the hardest things we ever do, holding onto bitterness and shame only damages our hearts and disrupts our connection with…
Mother's Day | Pastor Ruth Nieves
In this heartfelt Mother’s Day message, we look at the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and discover what it means to be a godly woman in a busy and chaotic world. Through humor, personal stories, and biblical truth, this sermon encourages moms and families to stop comparing, stop rushing through life, and make God the center of their homes. Like elephants that circle together to protect their…
Depending on God Daily | Pastor Joseph Nieves
This message teaches us to live with daily dependence on God by trusting Him as our true source and provider. Through Jesus’ words, “Give us today our daily bread,” we are reminded that real security is not found in money, jobs, or stability—but in God alone. He provides what we need day by day, inviting us to trust Him in every area of life with open hands and surrendered hearts. More than…
How to Know and Do the Will of God | Pastor Joseph Nieves
This message teaches that knowing God’s will begins not with discovery, but with surrender. Through the Lord’s Prayer and the example of Jesus, we learn that prayer is not about getting God to bless our plans—it’s about aligning our hearts with His. To know and do the will of God, we must first surrender our own, learn to listen for His voice, and submit in obedience even when it costs us. When we…
The Upside Down Kingdom | Joey Nieves
This sermon challenges believers to see that Christianity is not just about getting to heaven, but about living under God’s rule here and now. Centered on “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done” from the Lord’s Prayer, it teaches that God’s Kingdom is His authority and reign breaking into our everyday lives—not just a future hope. Through the teachings of Jesus and the example of costly faith, the…
Can Easter Actually Make A Difference In My Life? | Pastor Joseph Nieves
This message challenges us to move beyond simply believing in the resurrection to personally experiencing it. Many people try religion, routines, or self-improvement but still feel unchanged—because what we truly need isn’t advice, but new life. Through Ephesians 2, we’re reminded that we were spiritually dead, but by God’s grace, He makes us alive in Christ. The resurrection isn’t just something…
Why Do I Feel So Far From God? | Pastor Joseph Nieves
This message speaks to anyone who feels spiritually dry, disconnected, or far from God. It unpacks the common reasons we drift—distraction, sin, busyness, and misplaced priorities—and reminds us that distance from God is never His doing, but ours. Through Scripture, we’re invited back into closeness with Him by returning to prayer, repentance, and time in His presence. No matter how far we feel,…
Marriage Killers | Pastors Joe and Ruth Nieves
In this powerful conclusion to the Love & Marriage series, we uncover the hidden behaviors that slowly destroy relationships if left unchecked. From unresolved anger and poor communication to defensiveness, lack of intimacy, and pride, this message reveals how disconnection quietly erodes even strong marriages. Rooted in Ephesians 4 and 5, we are challenged to pursue connection through humility,…
All I Need | Isaiah Lopez
This sermon explores what we truly need in our relationships and how God’s design leads to deeper connection. Looking at Ephesians 5, we discover that healthy relationships are built on humility, sacrificial love, and genuine respect. When we stop expecting others to fill the deepest needs of our hearts and instead allow Christ to fill us first, our relationships begin to change. When Christ…
Relation-tips | Pastor Joseph Nieves
Sex God's Way | Pastor Joseph Nieves
This week’s message reminded us that God created sex as a good and sacred gift—designed for covenant marriage, intimacy, and unity. We learned that sex forms powerful bonds in the brain, body, and soul, which is why God’s boundaries are meant to protect us, not restrict us. Scripture and science both point to the same truth: sex God’s way brings blessing, while sex outside of God’s design brings…
Falling in Love vs. Staying in Love | Pastor Joseph Nieves
What is Love? | Pastor Joseph Nieves
In a culture that often reduces love to feelings or attraction, this message uncovers the biblical definition of true love. Rooted in 1 Corinthians 13, we see that love is not merely emotion—it is patient, kind, sacrificial, and enduring. God doesn’t just show love; He is love, and His love was fully revealed through Jesus Christ. This sermon challenges us to move beyond shallow expressions and…
God's Formula for Growth | Pastor Nicole Crank
This message reveals that real growth in God’s Kingdom isn’t about striving harder—it’s about following His design for multiplication. Through biblical principles like being fruitful, multiplying, replenishing, subduing, and stewarding with dominion, we learn that growth begins with inner formation before outward expansion. God calls us to prune what’s unfruitful, make room for new ways of…
Accelerated Provision | Pastor Joseph Nieves
This message highlights God as our faithful provider and reminds us that He can supply in a moment what would normally take a lifetime. In seasons of lack, delay, or financial pressure, it can be hard to trust—but Scripture shows that God owns everything and promises to meet our needs. Through biblical examples and personal testimony, we’re encouraged to shift from fear to faith, believing that…
Divine Acceleration | Pastor Joseph Nieves
This message reminds us that waiting seasons are not wasted seasons—they are preparation for God’s next move. When life feels stuck, delayed, or on hold, God is often doing His deepest work within us, getting us ready for what’s ahead. Drawing from Scripture and personal testimony, this sermon teaches us to wait patiently, pray persistently, and trust God completely, knowing that at the appointed…
Accelerate: Serving | Pastor Ruth Nieves
As Transformation Church steps into a season of acceleration, this message calls every believer to partner with God’s vision through serving. Drawing from the life of Jesus, we are reminded that our calling is not to be served, but to serve with humility, gratitude, and faithfulness. When we make ourselves available—using our time, gifts, and resources—God accelerates His work in and through us.…
Peace With God | Pastor Joseph Nieves
This message reminds us that the greatest peace we can experience is peace with God. In a world filled with anxiety, brokenness, and uncertainty, Jesus—the Prince of Peace—came to restore what was lost through sin. Drawing from the Christmas story and Romans 5, this sermon explains how true peace is not earned but received through faith in Christ. When we receive Jesus, we are justified, forgiven,…
Staying On The Path of Peace | Pastor Joseph Nieves
In week three of the Peace on Earth series, this message reminds us that peace is not automatic—it’s a path we choose to walk on daily. Anxiety and fear don’t usually appear all at once; they grow when we slowly drift off the path of peace. Through Scripture and personal stories, we learn that God invites us back onto that path through intentional prayer, solitude, and gratitude. By finding a…
Peace of Mind | Pastor Joseph Nieves
In a world filled with stress, uncertainty, and constant mental noise, God offers a peace that goes beyond circumstances. This message explores how our thoughts shape our peace—and how anxiety often begins in the mind. Through Philippians 4 and Isaiah 26, we learn that true peace of mind comes from trusting God and fixing our thoughts on Him. When we release control, renew our thinking, and place…
What Happens When We Lose Our Peace | Pastor Joseph Nieves
This message explores how anxiety, hurry, and overwhelm slowly drain the peace from our souls. Through the story of Martha in Luke 10, we see how distraction and pressure pull us away from the presence of Jesus—the true source of peace. When we lose our peace, we begin living reactively, carrying burdens we weren’t meant to carry, and missing God in the very moments where He is near. But the good…
Vision Sunday | Pastor Joseph Nieves
On Vision Sunday, we celebrated 81 years of God’s faithfulness at Transformation Church and looked ahead to the future He is calling us into. Reflecting on Isaiah 54, Pastor Joe reminded us that now is the time to enlarge, lengthen, strengthen, and stretch—expanding our space, extending our reach, deepening our roots, and growing our faith. From building expansion plans, to the launch of TC…
The Sleepwalking Church | Pastor Joseph Nieves
Bible Text: Revelation 3:1–6 This message calls the church to wake up from spiritual sleep. Like the church in Sardis—busy on the outside but empty on the inside—many believers today have a reputation for being alive while their hearts have grown apathetic. Jesus sees beyond our appearance and calls us to return to spiritual vitality through the power of the Holy Spirit. The path back is clear:…
How Satan Attacks | Pastor Joseph Nieves
Bible Text: Revelation 2:12-17 This message uncovers the strategies Satan uses to pull believers away from Jesus. Through Jesus’ letter to the church in Pergamum, we learn that the enemy attacks through suffering, deception, seduction, and even prosperity—all designed to weaken our faith and mix truth with lies. But Jesus confronts every attack with the sharp sword of His Word, calling us to wake…
Resisting the Spirit of Jezebel | Pastor Joseph Nieves
Bible Text: Revelation 2:18–29 In a world that celebrates compromise, Jesus calls His followers to stand firm in truth. The church in Thyatira was praised for its love and service—but corrected for tolerating sin. This message challenges us to resist the spirit of Jezebel—the temptation to mix faith with the values of culture—and to return to wholehearted devotion through repentance. True faith…
Seen, Known, and Loved | Pierce VanDunk
Bible Text: Revelation 2:8–17 Even in seasons of deep suffering and fierce temptation, Jesus sees you, knows you, and loves you. This message explores Jesus’ words to the churches in Smyrna and Pergamum—reminding us that though the enemy may attack through pain or temptation, he is a defeated foe. In every trial, Jesus is near, He cares, and He calls us to stay faithful as He leads us to victory.
First Love Fire | Pastor Joseph Nieves
Bible Text: Revelation 2:1-7 This message challenges believers to reignite their passion and intimacy with Jesus. Like the church in Ephesus, it’s easy to grow busy and lose our first love—but Jesus calls us to remember, repent, and return to Him. When we rekindle our fire for Christ, our faith becomes more than belief—it shapes who we are and how we live.
What Happens When Jesus Comes
This message walks through what will take place when Jesus returns—the rapture, judgment, tribulation, and ultimate triumph of Christ. It’s a reminder to live ready, stay faithful, and find hope in the promise that when Jesus comes again, He will make all things right.
What To Do When The World Shakes | Pastor Joseph Nieves
Bible Text: Revelation 1:4–18 This message reminds us that when the world feels unstable and life seems out of control, our hope is found in Jesus—the King who reigns above the chaos. Revelation shows that worship recenters our hearts, restores our peace, and reminds us that no matter how much the world shakes, our God cannot be shaken.
Hope in Chaos | Pastor Joseph Nieves
Bible Text: Revelation 1:1-3 This message reminds us that even when the world feels chaotic and uncertain, God is still in control. Revelation shows that what seems like the end is really the beginning of God making all things new—because no matter how dark it gets, God reigns, Jesus wins, and our hope is secure.
Act Your Wage | Pastor Joseph Nieves
Bible Text: Proverbs 22:7 This message challenges us to break free from the slavery of debt by loving God more than stuff, living within our means, and managing money God’s way. Debt steals peace, joy, and generosity—but when we “act our wage,” we find freedom to give, dream, and live the fully funded life God intends.
Joseph's Blueprint | Pastor Frank Chiapperino
Funding Your Plans, Hopes & Dreams | Pastor Joseph Nieves
For many of us, financial stress has choked our dreams. Debt has crushed our hope. Living paycheck to paycheck has stolen our imagination. We have lost our ability to dream because we are stuck financially. The worries and cares of this world have choked our dreams. Is that you? Have you given up on your dreams because you are stuck financially? Have you given up on your dreams and settled with…
Redeeming Regret | Pastor Joe Sangl
God owns everything and loves unconditionally. No matter how far we stray, when we come to our senses, repent, and return to Him, He redeems us with open arms.
The Choice
Bible Text: Matthew 7:13-23 What hard decision is sitting in front of you right now? What battle, what pain, what frustration, what addiction, what secret or lie is God calling you to step into—or out of—even when it costs you?
What Train Are You On?
Bible text: John 14:1-6 NIV Every one of us is on a train, and it’s headed somewhere. Your destination is determined by what train you are on. Life is a journey—and every journey has a destination. In a world full of directions, detours, and distractions, how do you know you’re on the right track? Are you on the Jesus train or the world's train?
Take Up The Towel
Bible Text: John 13. True significance is found in servanthood, not importance. Have you ever thought of it that way? For most of us, we believe that importance brings significance. However, Jesus gave us the example that significance is found in serving others. It’s the upside-down kingdom principle. Jesus says, now that I have washed your feet, you should also wash one another’s feet. As…
When God Disappoints
Bible Text: John 11:1-17. Disappointment is a part of life. We all experience disappointment. Disappointment is the sadness we feel when life doesn’t turn out the way we hoped. When people let us down, it hurts. When we experience pain from loss, it hurts. When tragedy hits us, and our lives are turned upside down, it can be devastating. I can’t help to think about the over 100 people who lost…