To start the new year, what if you tried viewing the world through the lens of who God really is, not just what you imagine or guess about him? Knowing and focusing on who he is will change they way you experience and process what comes at you each day. Pastor Tim Perkins 1/3/2021
Story of Christ's Birth Pastor Jon Thomas
Everyone can experience joy. Whether you feel lonely, forgotten or insufficient, the Christmas story points us to a God who gives joy. Discover the secret to a joy-filled life in today's message. Pastor Jon Thomas
We all have ideas about how we expect life to turn out, but God is not bound by our narrow expectations. Are you ready? Have Total Trust in Jesus despite the unknown & the opinions of other people. "Let it be as You have said.." Surrender and be available to be used by God. Jesus was born to give us the most unexpected Gift of all. His life in place of ours. Pastor Tim Perkins 12-13-2020
When Jesus shows up, life begins to stir in the most impossible places. Have confidence that even in the "silent times," God is at work. Prepare your heart... make room for Jesus this Season. Christmas is for everyone. The One who comes...is coming for ALL. Pastor Jet Jones 12-6-2020
You reap what you sow. I am blessed, So I can be a blessing. So Give Cheerfully. The gift of Jesus is still reaping a harvest. Pastor Jon Thomas 11/29/2020
Desiring is different than being generous. Have freedom from guilt giving. Decide and prepare what to give. God planned to send Jesus from the beginning. Pastor Tim Perkins 11-22-2020
You can grow in the grace of generosity. So you will have room to grow when it comes to generosity. Answer the question, what is keeping me from becoming more generous? Remember, Jesus, though rich, became poor. Pastor Jon Thomas 11/15/2020
Generosity doesn't make sense. But aren't you inspired when you see it? In a dog eat dog world, generosity sticks out. It is noticeable. And perhaps the craziest things of all about generosity is that it is fun. It is life-giving. Perhaps those that have discovered the joy of generosity have discovered something about God, that He is generous and loves to give. Does talking about money make you uncomfortable? Perhaps you have been looking at it wrong. Join us for five messages that could set you...
Jesus desires unity, but it takes a plan. By following Jesus you are on you way. Pray and plan because God's plan of Jesus' death and resurrection leads us to new life. Pastor Jon Thomas 11-1-2020
Unity - "Discipline" Jesus desires unity, but it takes discipline. We should have humility when going through discipline and hope when God brings them through it. Consider others above or before ourselves; dispense God's grace to others. Discipline from God is done in love and so that we don't miss the grace of God Pastor Tim Perkins 10/25/2020
New Series Unity - Closing the Gap between you, Jesus and others The day Pearl Harbor was attacked, it galvanized a nation. The Miracle on Ice brought together a country. In the days following 9/11, unity in America was at an all time high. Why didn't it last? We crave unity but we naturally move toward disunity, in our homes, in our community, in our politics, in our nation, in our world. In the last day before Jesus died, the emphasis of Jesus' prayer was not for God to protect His disciples o...
What we see reveals our internal spiritual condition. It is natural for our desire for earthly things to increase over time. What is one area of stored treasures here on earth for you? We all stumble, but remember Jesus will forgive and raise us up to begin anew. Pastor Jon Thomas 10-11-2020
God is ready to flow His church into the next generation. We Should have the passion to not only share Jesus with other generations, but to empower them as well. Jesus is all about developing those relationships through His grace. Pastor Tim Perkins 10-4-2020
The church is a living body and we need and desire to continually change and adapt. Commit to pioneer the future rather than preserve the past. God is in the resurrection business. Pastor Jon Thomas 9-27-2020
The church should be the most creative place on the planet because we serve the Creator of the plants. An urgency that we don't just NEED to reach people for Christ, but we HAVE to reach people for Christ. Embrace creativity and technology to reach a new audience with the Gospel message Jesus didn't just TELL us he loved us, he SHOWED us on the cross. Pastor Jet Jones 9-20-2020
What or Who does my heart ache for? God makes it a priority to care for and serve the most vulnerable and poverty stricken. Pastor Tim Perkins 9-13-2020
New Series - Liquid Church - Taking the Church to the World Among unchurched US adults, 51% say they are seeking something better spiritually than what they have experienced. Ezekiel had a vision from God that a small flow of water was coming from the temple and the farther the water got from the temple, the deeper it becomes. As we embark on our key initiatives over the next five years, we invite you to be a part of God transforming lives in our community and around the world. It is time for th...
Three questions to consider in today's message: Why have so many people walked away from God and His church? How does God feel about you if you have done so? And how can I live in a way that helps connect people to Jesus? Watch and find out. Pastor Jon Thomas 8-30-2020
God wants us to disconnect in order to connect others with Jesus.. Deepen our values to connect others with Jesus. Develop external boundaries to protect that connection. Pastor Tim Perkins 8-23-2020
New Sermon Series - Connected 3D Imagine how your life would be different if you knew that you were loved by God, had the full support of other people and were involved in playing a part to transform the lives of people around you. Imagine a life free and full of meaning. Can you see it? This three week series will help you connect in three different ways so that you can reach your full potential. (This intentionally looks a lot like our mission statement.) Pastor Jon Thomas 8-16-2020-Jon...
How much is enough? God desires that we balance to provide, but not to hoard. We are to set boundaries on both sides of the spectrum. Pastor Tim Perkins 8-9-2020
God's plan for romance is better. Jon Thomas 8-2-2020 www.stjohnmansfield.org
"God has designed us to live in community with other people, but the Bible teaches us to be wise about who we choose as our friends. How do we maximize the ""gain"" people and minimize the ""drain"" people? Learn why setting boundaries with our friends is so important to living life to the fullest in Jesus. " Pastor Jet Jones www.stjohnmansfield.org
Have you ever felt., with your family, that it's not your fault but it's still your problem. God has a better plan for families. Learn Biblical boundaries to better love those closest to you. Pastor Tim Perkins 7-19-2020
New Series: "Boundaries-- When to say "yes," and how to say, "no" Are you in control of your life? Do you have trouble saying no? Are people constantly taking advantage of you? Join us as we explore Drs. Cloud and Townsend’s book on boundaries, seeking a Biblical approach to boundaries in our life. Learn when to say “yes” and how to say “no” to reduce stress as we take steps toward healthy, Godly relationships. Sermon: "Self" We are all great salespeople, selling ourselves on ideas that aren't g...
We are called to live under the influence of God, but we find ourselves drifting toward living under the influence of society and the culture. Jesus gives us the power from within to live as influencers for the Kingdom of God.
VBS..Not Just for Kids Pastor Tim Perkins 6-28-2020
The difference between freedom from and freedom for is a better life following Jesus, out of isolation and loneliness. Connect deeply with one friend because, the root of grace is gift, it can not be earned. Pastor Jon Thomas 6-21-2020 WWW.STJOHNMANSFIELD.ORG
Let grace be the final word
