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Moses River Rat (Birth of Moses) Week 1

Thick Skin, Soft Heart Soft Heart (Week 2

Thick Skin, Soft Heart (Week 1)

Join with us as we kick off our "Thick Skin, Soft Heart " sermon series. This series will be all about learning how to live above offense and hurt, while still showing love, forgiveness, and empathy—just like Jesus did. It’s based around Colossians 3:12–14, which calls believers to be compassionate, kind, humble, gentle, patient, and loving—basically, to have a thick skin but a soft heart. The message uses the following to break down four kinds of people: Thin Skin/Hard Heart (easily offended and bitter) Thin Skin/Soft Heart (loving but constantly hurt) Thick Skin/Hard Heart (strong but emotionally distant) Thick Skin/Soft Heart—someone who’s resilient but still loving, forgiving, and kind. The reality is, we all face offenses—both small (like pet peeves) and big (like betrayal or abuse). But holding onto them only shrinks our lives and distracts us from our bigger purpose. The main takeaway is: “Your life is too short and your calling is too big to live thin-skinned.” We need to be intentional about not living in offense. The Bible tells us to make allowance for each other’s faults and to forgive just as God forgave us. Forgiveness isn’t pretending nothing happened—it’s choosing not to let it control or define us. That’s what it means to live with thick skin.

Miracles: Raising of Lazarus (Week 7)

Join with us as we kick off our "Miracles" sermon series, presenting a powerful message for recognizing the miraculous within our own lives, and also for the extraordinary work of Jesus. We begin by acknowledging that each of us is quite a declaration to God's original power. As Psalm 139:13-14 reminds us, each of us is quite a miracle in itself. Individual stories and analyses of the Bible help us consider the miracles of Jesus, specifically the wedding at Cana from John 2:1-11, where Jesus turned water into wine. This message powerfully underscores that certain difficulties and inevitable failures are definite chances for God to completely reveal His infinite might and boundless kindness. We are faced with the challenge of not only searching for miracles, but also of pursuing the Giver of Miracles, Jesus Christ. Discover how honestly accepting Jesus into our lives, carefully following what He says, and confidently relying on His strength can cause genuinely life-changing moments. We explore how Jesus' many miracles, along with His first recorded miracle, reveal His glory completely as well as invite us to believe in Him as the Messiah. Eventually, we realize that when we are sad, frustrated, and ashamed, Jesus offers hope and a guarantee that the future will be better.

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Miracles: Healing of the Blind - Week 6

This week's sermon explored the powerful miracle of Jesus healing a man born blind in John 9, emphasizing that Jesus's miracles point to His identity as the Messiah and the light of the world. The healing transcends the physical, illustrating how Jesus changes the way we see both literally and spiritually, ultimately impacting how others perceive us. The blind man's journey to sight and then to belief and worship demonstrates the transformative power of encountering Jesus and shifting our perspective.
We learned that our response to Jesus is crucial. Obstacles such as prioritizing religion over a relationship with Jesus, operating in disbelief, misplaced fears, and dismissing what we don't understand can lead to spiritual blindness. The call is to respond like the healed man: with obedience to Jesus's instructions and a trusting heart that believes and worships Him. This allows Jesus to open our eyes, change our perspective, and ultimately transform how we see ourselves and how the world sees us.

Miracles: Walking on Water - Week 5

This week in our "Miracles" series, we journeyed into the midst of a stormy sea with Jesus and His disciples in John 6:16-24. We witnessed how, after a mountaintop prayer following the news of John the Baptist's death, Jesus' followers found themselves battling a fierce wind, miles from shore and seemingly abandoned. This familiar scenario mirrors our own lives when, even after experiencing spiritual highs, unexpected storms can suddenly arise, leaving us feeling isolated and afraid.
However, this powerful miracle reveals a profound truth: Jesus brings purpose to our storms. Just as He watched over the disciples from the mountain, He is aware of every detail of our struggles. He isn't surprised or overwhelmed by our difficulties; instead, He sees them as opportunities to reveal His power and redirect us toward His ultimate plan. As Jesus walked on the raging water to reach His frightened disciples, He demonstrates His willingness to meet us in the midst of our chaos, offering reassurance and a path forward.
The destination of the disciples' boat shifted during the storm, yet it still reached its intended shore, highlighting how God can redeem even our detours for a greater purpose. This miracle encourages us to respond to our storms with courage, drawing strength from Jesus' presence and His promise of peace. Just as the disciples invited Jesus into their boat, we too must invite Him into the messy realities of our struggles, trusting that He will bring purpose to our pain and guide us to where we truly need to be.

Miracles: Feeding of 5000 - Week 4

Today's message, perfect for our family service, focused on the incredible miracle in John 6:1-15, where Jesus fed thousands with just a small boy's lunch. We learned that even when we feel like we don't have enough, God can take what little we offer and multiply it beyond our wildest dreams. This story isn't just about a miraculous meal; it's a powerful lesson on trusting God's ability to turn our feelings of insufficiency into overflowing abundance.
We explored how Jesus's actions, from giving thanks to distributing the food, demonstrate that our obedience and gratitude are key to experiencing His miracles. The message encourages us to give what we have to Jesus, do what He says, and thank Him for what we already possess. By shifting our focus from what we lack to what God can do, we open ourselves up to experiencing His abundant blessings, understanding that His provision is always more than enough.