It's not "the most wonderful time of the year" for those who have lost a loved one or suffered some trauma this year. This message offers a word of hope to those who are experiencing the sad side of Christmas.
In the noise and activity of the holiday season, we can experience reflective silence that helps us find the meaning in the season.
Who are the important people in your life? This message thanks God and celebrates their presence in our life.
Zig Ziglar famously said that if we see a turtle sitting on top of a fence post, you can bet he didn't get there by himself. The same is true for all of us. We all need help. Who helped you by inspiring you along the way?
Some people just get on our nerves. Is there a way we can be grateful for them? That's the focus of this message.
With our blessings come the opportunity to share them with others. Freely we have received, freely give.
God is the divine artist of our lives. We have talents to share with the world that the world can't do without. Embrace your talents!
Time flies. Are you investing your one and only life in things that matter? This sermons offers a couple of wise uses of our time.
Giving is not about amount but about attitude. We're called to excel in giving our time, talent and treasures.
In this final episode of the series, we focus on our purpose in the midest of suffering on this earth as we prepare for Heaven.
Romans 8:28 affirms that God brings good out of suffering. This message features Jenn Rinn, a member of our church, who shares her story of God's goodness during a season of suffering. For more information see: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mirandarinnmemorial/
Is God in control of our lives? What happens when death comes knocking on a loved ones's door? This message tries to make some sense out of what we believe about God when it comes to death.
We can't escape suffering, but we are also surrounded by love. This message looks at Psalm written by a fellow sufferer.
We would like to think we won't have to ever suffer, but the opposite is true. This message gives some reasons why we should expect to suffer and what to do about it.
What is your "emotional stance" when it comes to conflict? Peacemakers are desperately needed in today's divisive culture.
What's going on in your inner world? This message looks at getting clarity so that we can see God at work.
There is a 4 letter word the Church says it does. It's what makes a church a church and marks a Christ follower.
Food isn't the only thing we hunger for. This message focuses on the real hunger of our life.
There are many things money can't buy, here's one. The Diamond Rio video mentioned at the beginning of the message can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyOs-RUVa1M
Loss happens to us. When we lose a loved one, where do we find comfort? The second in a series on stress based on The Beatitudes of Jesus.
What do you do when you are at the end of your rope? That's the focus of this message based on the first Beatitude from Matthew 5:3.
It's okay to be weak. It's exactly where the Holy Spirit connects us with God.
The Holy Spirit produces growth in character over a lifetime. What are you producing with your life?
From autocorrect on our phone to lane correction in our car, correction is a part of life. Correction is a vital part of our spiritual life too!
Are you afraid of ghosts? Here's the first message in a 4-part series on the Holy Spirit. We all need help with figuring out where to go and what to do at certain times in our life. The Holy Spirit provides wise counsel that fits us.
Who are the true heroes in our life? What does a hero look like? Jesus gives us a picture in one of His last messages to the disciples.
We've all got fears of something. How does our faith help us face our fears? The country song used at the end of the sermon can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrYUK1vzCfY
We carry around memories of our mothers that shape us our entire life. Can we really "honor our mothers?"
Meals become markers of good times and bad. There is one meal that Jesus invites us to remember. Altar in the Field can be heard here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ1xDj8TebM
How can the empty tomb change your life? This message gives an answer to that question by looking at how failure can change our life.
