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We often have a small view of what we need from God, and we want to get it with as little fuss or hassle as possible. But God wants more for us and He draws us out to receive it. This message looks at a woman who was desperate for Jesus' help but content to stay lost in the crowd. What Jesus does in her life teaches us what He might be seeking to do in ours.
Luke 8:43-48
Whatever season you currently find yourself in, this message will delve into the profound journey of encountering God’s presence by exploring the life of the prophet Habakkuk.
Habakkuk 1:2-17
We all have sins that are harder to dislodge than others. And some that we struggle to let go at all. The story of Joseph shows us that we’re not alone and reveals how God can work through our circumstances to set us free from the sins we cling to.
Genesis 43:1-15
PAUL SADLER | OCTOBER 1, 2023
Many people look at the lives of Christians and conclude, “Their lives don’t seem to be any easier so what’s the point of faith in God?” This message looks at the difference Jesus makes in the lives of His followers even when their circumstances don’t seem much different from others.
Genesis 41:1-16
Jesus is amazing, but embracing the wrong understanding of Jesus can lead to having a devastating source of false hope and comfort. In this sermon, we will discover who Jesus truly is, and why faith in Him can allow us to survive, thrive, and find peace in this crazy world.
Hebrews 1:5-14
God’s Word is our source of truth. Jesus called Himself “the Truth.” The Holy Spirit guides us into truth. And Christians are called to stand for the truth. But we can start to think that getting the right answer is the point. In fact, the old adage is true: a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. This message looks at the wrong way to be right and how to avoid it.
As we prepare for our first Christmas in lockdown, most of us have put our hope in a vaccine or a better year or at least the end of the rising case counts and restrictions we’re facing now. Jerusalem faced a lockdown in its history as the Assyrian army besieged the city. God gave them a Christmas promise that pointed to a greater hope than the end of their isolation. This promise can give us hope, too.
Christmas can be a hard time for many people. It’s hard to be alone when we’re told we’re supposed to be together. It’s hard to face the holidays when there are loved ones we’re still grieving. Expectations, stress and conflict can all hit us at this time of year. But joy can be a reality when we hold the Christmas promises. This message looks at a dark period in Israel’s past where they were given promises of the arrival of Jesus, intended to stir their joy. Those same promises can stir up ours today.
There’s more to worry about than ever before, but most of our means of coping with worry either don’t work or make things worse. This message looks at how to let go of our anxiety and lay hold of God’s peace.
When we experience a series of losses and things don’t seem to go our way, it’s easy for self-pity to take over. But an encounter with God can move us to hope and courage as we see what is possible with God’s strength working despite our weakness.
Judges 6:11-24 // [outline]
