Growing God's Way
What is the number one spiritual growth skill? The first message in the series reveals what it is and kicks off by reminding us that spiritual growth benefits others, not just ourselves.
Jul 06, 2025•20 min
Moments with God Podcast
Moments with God is a 15-20 minute inspirational message that encourages you to put your faith into action. We are a ministry of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, Douglas, WY.
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Gratitude Keeps Us Looking
The final message in the series invites us to look back at specific ways God has been good to us throughout our life. God's goodness and mercy has followed us and we're grateful.
Jun 29, 2025•24 min
Wisdom Keeps Us Leading
As we age, we are hopefully growing in wisdom. But where do we get wisdom? This message answers that question. The video at the end of the sermon can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63TWxuWUcIs
Jun 22, 2025•17 min
Curiosity Keeps Us Learning
This message focuses on the one thing we all need to keep learning no matter our age. The more we practice it, the more fulfilled we will be. Curiosity won't kill us but it will help us keep our mind sharp. Here are some reasons and ideas for maintaining curiosity.
Jun 15, 2025•20 min
Forgiveness Keeps Us Loving
Ever needed to forgive someone, but it didn't come easy? This message helps us turn to God when we can't let go of our hurts.
Jun 02, 2025•19 min
Purpose Keeps Us Living
How do we find purpose in our life? This message focuses on 5 stories of people who discovered the life giving power of a God given purpose. It ends with 2 questions that will help us start to discover our purpose.
May 25, 2025•19 min
Old Outside, Young Inside
An overview that provides the Biblical foundation for the series on aging in a spiritually healthy way. We get to choose the quality of our spiritual life as we age.
May 18, 2025•16 min
Aren't You Hungry?
We have a God given hunger for food, and also a hunger for God. This message invites us to come to God to be satisfied.
May 04, 2025•17 min
The Way
The final message in the series explores Jesus as "the way." What does it mean to be a follower of the Way? We put ourselves in the place of the disciples as Jesus tells them he is leaving.
Apr 27, 2025•21 min
Daily Presence
The promise of Easter is, "I am with you always." Jesus' presence makes a difference in our daily life.
Apr 20, 2025•17 min
Savior
Jesus saves. What does that mean? In the Palm Sunday story, the crowd was looking for a savior. Jesus was the savior, but not the one they were looking for. How is Jesus a savior in your life? The song mentioned in the message can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxFNprPOdss
Apr 13, 2025•16 min
Lord
What difference does it make in your life that Jesus is Lord? This message focuses on the one thing we need if we are going to make Jesus the Lord of our lives.
Apr 06, 2025•18 min
Teacher
All of us get taught by someone or something. Teachers have a tremendous impact on our lives. This message shows how Jesus as our teacher makes a difference in our life.
Mar 30, 2025•21 min
Friend
Jesus was known for being a friend of sinners and outsiders. It's way set him apart from the religious establishment of the day. He is still making friends all these years later. The Josh Baldwin, Prince of Peace video mentioned in the message can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfUSiAKnz0E
Mar 25, 2025•20 min
Enjoy Yourself
The final message in the series connects pleasure with our relationship with God. What are some things you enjoy? Could they help you grow closer to God? We can enjoy life, now.
Mar 16, 2025•17 min
God's Delight
How does God feel about you? Does God like you?This message combines stories and Scripture to remind us of how God feels about us.
Mar 11, 2025•17 min
When Humor Hurts
Humor at our expense is hurtful to us and our relationships. This message offers a classic way that we can use humor to help others rather than hurt them.
Mar 02, 2025•16 min
Good Medicine
Laughter is good medicine. Here are three ways laughter will help your spiritual health. During the sermon (at 11 minutes, 14 seconds), the remote control for the slides unexpectedly stopped working. For extra laughs, we decided to keep it in the recording. Thank you for listening.
Feb 09, 2025•15 min
You Cannot Be Serious
The first in a five part series on laughter and the life of faith. Do you enjoy your faith? This message focuses on how humor protects our faith from the hard knocks of life.
Feb 05, 2025•15 min
The Joy Of Commitment
This message answers the question, "What brings more joy, building your life around yourself or something greater than yourself?" What we are committed to makes a difference in our joy level.
Feb 02, 2025•17 min
The Joy Of Blessing Others
Here's another way to get more joy in your life: bless others! Money can buy happiness, but not our own. The video referenced in the message can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjqHZdeOZVw
Jan 19, 2025•20 min
The Joy Of Living Simply
Who or what are you working for? The more things we have, the more we are working to pay for it. What if stuff wasn't at the center of our life? This message looks at the benefits of Christian simplicity.
Jan 14, 2025•17 min
The Joy Of One Star
Joy filled people are learners. Their faith is always growing as they experience the joy of discovery. A strategy for doing that is to choose one word as a theme for the year. This message offers practical tips for following your guiding star for the year.
Jan 06, 2025•18 min
Two Cheers For A New Year
Here are two things you can count on in the new year. Thank you for listening this year. Happy New Year!
Dec 31, 2024•14 min
Making Room In Your Heart
This message focuses on the treasures of our life and how the real treasures get crowded out by other things. What do you treasure most?
Dec 30, 2024•17 min
Making Room In Your Plans
We plan; God laughs. The story of Joseph is a lesson in how to cope with changing plans. It's a question of trust. The opening video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlsmCH7MIfw
Dec 17, 2024•16 min
Making Room for Stillness
The first message about slowing down to find Christ during the busy Christmas season. We focus on finding times of stillness so we can recenter our life on Christ.
Dec 08, 2024•26 min
Your Wall Of Gratitude
The people in our life are God's gifts. Who are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? This message celebrates the people who loved, supported and encouraged us along the way.
Dec 04, 2024•18 min
Tending Your Spiritual Fire
Our spiritual life is tended like a fire. We are intentional about growing in our faith. This message uses the image of fire to offer a few ideas about keeping your spiritual life glowing. The Steven Curtis Chapman song, "Love Now" that closes the sermon can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWFJh_x18Gc
Dec 03, 2024•15 min
What You Want from People
Jesus raised the bar when it comes to treated people well. He gave us a rule for loving well. This message reveals 3 things we want from others in our life.
Nov 23, 2024•21 min
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