Journey Church with James Hilton

Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, a church led by Pastor James Hilton with locations in Orange City, DeLand, and Deltona in Volusia County (Central Florida between Orlando and Daytona) as well as online. To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: https://journeyconnect.org/give

Jesus Did What at a Wedding? 05/04/2025

Jesus Did What at a Wedding? Are you running low—on patience, strength, or hope? What if the answer isn’t in pushing harder, but in trusting deeper? In this message, “Jesus Did What At A Wedding?”, Pastor John unpacks Jesus’ first miracle at a wedding in Cana, where He turned water into wine. It's more than a party trick—it's a powerful reminder that when you invite Jesus into your situation and trust His timing, He can take what feels empty and fill it with purpose. Don’t just chase the miracle—follow the One behind it. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/36422820

Jesus Did What in the Water? 04/27/2025

Jesus Did What in the Water? Have you ever read a story in the Bible and said to yourself, ‘Jesus Did What?’ Well, that’s exactly what this new message series is talking about! Join us as we walk through the miracles Jesus did that made the people around Him ask, “Did Jesus just do that?" In "Jesus Did What in the Water?", Pastor James teaches us that we see that Jesus didn’t just step into the water to be baptized—He came to take away our sin and give us new life through His Spirit. John the Baptist points to Jesus as the Lamb of God and God's Chosen One. Baptism is our response, an outward sign of the inward transformation Jesus makes possible. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/36324810

What Jesus Left Behind: The Easter Message You've Never Heard 04/20/2025

What Jesus Left Behind: The Easter Message You've Never Heard What did Jesus leave behind in the tomb, and why should we care? In ‘What Jesus Left Behind,’ Pastor James teaches us that the empty tomb isn’t just an empty tomb—it’s a powerful invitation to freedom. When Jesus left the grave clothes behind, He showed us that we don’t have to stay bound by what once held us. Whether it’s anger, anxiety, addiction, shame, or hopelessness, the resurrection proves that we can step into new life. Because Jesus walked out of the grave, we can walk out of anything. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/36232725

The Hustle to Fix Yourself 04/13/2025

The Hustle to Fix Yourself Have you ever broken something and instead of admitting that you broke it, you just try to fix it yourself? We do this with objects but have you ever done that with yourself? You’ve messed up and you’ve tried to fix yourself? In “The Hustle To Fix Yourself,” Pastor James teaches us that our greatest failures can become the foundation of deep faith when we stop striving and start trusting. Jesus doesn’t turn away from our failure—He turns toward us with grace. For more information about 40 Days go to There, you can find the digital devotional and audio podcast. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/36113070

The Hustle for Likes 04/06/2025

The Hustle for Likes Do you ever struggle with pretending to be someone you’re not? Or maybe you compare yourself to others and you’re trying to be like them, and once that happens then everyone will like you. You will now be chosen first, seen, and loved. In “The Huste For Likes,” Pastor James teaches us when we chase after likes, approval, and validation from others, we often lose sight of the love that’s already ours in Christ. The hustle ends when we stop performing for love and start living from it. For more information about 40 Days go to There, you can find the digital devotional and audio podcast. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/36022090

The Hustle to Satisfy Yourself 03/30/2025

The Hustle to Satisfy Yourself Have you ever made a mistake and looked back and said to yourself “What was I thinking?” You thought you were making the right choice at the moment, but then you look back and you see that it was a huge mistake, or maybe just a temporary fix? In “The Hustle To Satify Yourself,” Pastor James teaches us that when we chase temporary desires, we risk distorting our purpose and trading our God-given identity for something far less. But Jesus didn’t come to take away our satisfaction—He came to be it. For more information about 40 Days go to There, you can find the digital devotional and audio podcast. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/35921535

The Hustle To Measure Up 03/23/2025

The Hustle To Measure Up Have you ever felt like a failure, or unworthy, or felt like you needed to keep achieving in order to measure up? In “The Hustle To Measure Up,” Pastor James teaches us that we don’t have to keep running on the treadmill to prove ourselves. Our worth does not come from what we have done but from what Christ has done in and through us. We can rest in Him and what He has done. For more information about 40 Days go to There, you can find the digital devotional and audio podcast. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/35823290

The Hustle for More 03/16/2025

The Hustle for More How much sleep did you get last night? Not enough. How much money did you make? Not enough. Have you ever felt like you needed more, that you can’t get enough? In “The Hustle For More,” Pastor James teaches us that we're constantly hustling for more—more security, more success, more certainty—forgetting that God has already provided everything we truly need. The hustle ends where trust begins, so will you release the chase for "more" and start living like you're already provided for? For more information about 40 Days go to There, you can find the digital devotional and audio podcast. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/35710310

The Hustle to Prove Yourself 03/09/2025

The Hustle to Prove Yourself Feeling exhausted from the hustle of life? Do you take a vacation but still feel exhausted when you get back? Or do you feel like you’ve got to keep hustling to prove your worth? In “The Hustle To Prove Yourself,” Pastor James teaches us that Jesus offers us real rest - not one based on achievements, but on His finished work. Let go of the hustle and rest in Him. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/35590055

Pushing Past The Crowd Toward Jesus (Michael Alexander) 03/03/2025

Pushing Past The Crowd Toward Jesus (Michael Alexander) /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/35504925

Pushing Past The Crowd Toward Jesus (Jadner Lugo) 03/03/2025

Pushing Past The Crowd Toward Jesus (Jadner Lugo) /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/35504955

Pushing Past The Crowd Toward Jesus (Tim Bulleman) 03/03/2025

Pushing Past The Crowd Toward Jesus (Tim Bulleman) /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/35504995

Pushing Past The Crowd Toward Jesus (John Sellers) 03/03/2025

Pushing Past The Crowd Toward Jesus (John Sellers) /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/35505005

How Should I Respond To Gender Struggles? 02/23/2025

How Should I Respond To Gender Struggles? Join us for the final message in our Hot Takes series as we take on one of the most pressing topics —gender identity. Pastor James sits down with Laura, who transitioned from female to male, then had a radical encounter with Jesus that led her to transition back to female. She shares her powerful story and helps us wrestle with some of the tough questions surrounding identity, faith, and transformation. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/35366035

Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With? 02/16/2025

Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With? Pastor James is joined by his wife Shana, along with Pastor Jadner and his wife Adrienne to discuss the Hot Take behind why God cares who we sleep with! In “Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With,” Pastor James teaches us that Sex is designed to be S.A.F.E. Sacred, Anointed, Fruitful, and Enjoyable. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/35298610

Why Should I Believe In the Bible? 02/09/2025

Why Should I Believe In the Bible? Pastor James is joined by Pastor John who serves as the location pastor at our DeLand location, and serves as an Elder here. Along with Bryce, who serves as our Worship Coordinator at our Deltona location, and serves as our Creative Director. In “Why Should I Believe The Bible,” Pastor James, Pastor John, and Bryce tackle the questions we’ve all had about the Bible at some point. What we begin to discover is that the Bible stands against the test of time. The questions we have about Jesus, the Bible, life, they can all be found in the Bible. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/35207435

Can Addiction Really Be Overome? 02/02/2025

Can Addiction Really Be Overome? In "Hot Takes: Addiction," Pastor James gets to dive into the truth behind addiction, how to set boundaries, and learning how to heal. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/35113070

How to Get High When You're Feeling Low 01/26/2025

How to Get High When You're Feeling Low What do you do with your sorrow? Do you allow it to work through you, or do you sit in the sorrow and let it overtake you? In “How To Get High When You’re Feeling Low,” Pastor James teaches us that we have to trust God through trouble, sow our sorrows in faith, and dare to dream again, even in barren seasons. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/35009140

How To Turn Down the Noise 01/19/2025

How To Turn Down the Noise Do you ever wish you had a remote control that controls the noise in your life? Then, you could mute the negativity and the anxiety in your life! But that’s not reality, but you can turn down the noise. In “How To Turn Down The Noise,” Pastor James teaches us that we have to let go of the things we can’t control and begin to give them to God. Let God be God, and give him the remote, you can’t control everything. But He has control over all things. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/34908180

What's Your Story? 01/12/2025

What's Your Story? What’s your story? What do you tell yourself over and over again? Do you ask yourself if it is helpful, or if it’s true? In “What’s Your Story,” Pastor James teaches us that we can’t control the events that happen in our lives, but we can control the thoughts that come out of those events. Let God write your story and begin to tell yourself what He says, not the lies that you tell yourself. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/34820850

How Did I Get Here? 01/05/2025

How Did I Get Here? Do you ever feel alone, or overwhelmed by your negative thoughts? Do you tend to run from other people and isolate yourself, or do you feel as though you don’t want to be a burden so you go into self-preservation mode? In “How Did I Get Here,” Pastor James teaches us that we have to begin to process through our emotions with God and stop telling ourselves and believing that same story. If you are breathing, God is still moving. You are not alone. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/34723095

Your Fresh Start Begins Here! 12/29/2024

Your Fresh Start Begins Here! Do you set goals for the New Year? Maybe you're someone who sets resolutions and eats certain food on New Year's Day to start fresh. But what is the point? In "Your Fresh Start Begins Here," Pastor James teaches us that there is something deeper. Through the act of communion, we are able to remember what God did for us and reconnect with him. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: https://journeyconnect.org Facebook: Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeyconnect To support Journey Church's mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/34646915

When Jesus Put on the Jersey 12/22/2024

When Jesus Put on the Jersey Do you have a favorite game day tradition? Maybe you even have a special Jesery that you wear every time your team plays. But does it really help the game, or is the outcome of the game only affected by those playing the game? In “When Jesus Put on the Jersey,” Pastor James teaches us that Jesus put on the Jersey of humanity and paid the price for our sins. Through His sacrifice, we have peace and eternal life through Him. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/34567595

There’s Power In Every Invite (John Sellers) 12/16/2024

There’s Power In Every Invite (John Sellers) A standalone message from our DeLand location by Pastor John Sellers. /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/34503624

There’s Power In Every Invite (Michael Alexander) 12/16/2024

There’s Power In Every Invite (Michael Alexander) A standalone message from our Online location by Pastor Michael Alexander. /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/34460755

There’s Power In Every Invite (Jadner Lugo) 12/16/2024

There’s Power In Every Invite (Jadner Lugo) A standalone message from our Orange City location by Pastor Jadner Lugo. /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/34460980

Love Moves 12/09/2024

Love Moves How would you define the phrase ‘Love Moves?’ Would you say that love is an action word? In “Love Moves,” Pastor James emphasizes this very principle: love is an action word. It’s not passive or stagnant; instead, it manifests through sacrifice and generosity. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/34330780

Live with Expectancy 12/01/2024

Live with Expectancy Have you ever had something happen to you that was unexpected? Something that did not go the way you had planned? In “Live With Expectancy,” Pastor James teaches us that it’s hard to live in expectancy when things happen that you never thought would happen. But when we change our perspective from expectations to expectancy, everything changes. We begin to see God move in a powerful way. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/34213875

You Can't Outgive God 11/24/2024

You Can't Outgive God Do you often feel like you have nothing? That you can’t do anything with the little that you do have? In “You Can’t Outgive God,” Pastor James teaches us that when we begin to trust God with our giving, we can begin to see Him do far more than we ever could with it. It’s all about the heart behind giving, the trust that He seeks from us. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/34127131

Unleashed Through Prayer 11/17/2024

Unleashed Through Prayer How often do you pray? Do you only pray when you need something? Or maybe you don’t know how to pray… In “Unleashed Through Prayer,” Pastor James teaches us that when we begin to pray with boldness, we can see God move in a powerful way. There is power in prayer. Everyone helping someone take steps to follow Christ. This is the vision of Journey Church, led by Pastor James Hilton, with multiple locations throughout Central Florida. Website: Facebook: Instagram: To support Journey Church’s mission and help us transform lives both locally and globally, visit: /episode/index/show/thejourneysm/id/33957512

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