Today’s message from God’s Word will emphasize the importance of radical generosity as a spiritual discipline that reflects our relationship with God. It will recall all that Jesus exemplified in sacrificial giving, urging believers to live with open hands, serving others, and partnering with God’s work. Citing various biblical passages, we will be encouraged to…
Category: Spiritual Disciplines
Spiritual Disciplines: Radical Generosity ~ The Benefit of Generous Living
Today’s message from God’s Word will emphasize the importance of radical generosity as a spiritual discipline that reflects our relationship with God. It will recall all that Jesus exemplified in sacrificial giving, urging believers to live with open hands, serving others, and partnering with God’s work. Citing various biblical passages, we will be encouraged to…
Spiritual Disciplines: Radical Generosity – Living with an Open Hand
Today, our message from God’s Word will emphasize the importance of living a life of radical generosity, moving away from the traditional practice of tithing, and embracing a surrendered heart toward giving and living life with open hands. The historical moment of the widow and her two mites is highlighted in Luke 21:1-4, illustrating that…
Spiritual Disciplines ~ Sabbath Rest: How?
Today, our message from God’s Word will continue to emphasize the importance of Sabbath Rest as a spiritual discipline that allows believers to experience God’s presence and peace—mainly reminding us of where we have been and, in this, how it we put into practice what we have learned regarding Sabbath Rest. We will learn how…
Spiritual Disciplines ~ Sabbath Rest: A Day of Worship Not Distraction
Today, we will further emphasize the importance of Sabbath rest in terms of what it is and is not. We will clarify that Sabbath rest is not merely inactivity but actively enjoying God’s presence and creation while trusting in His provision. By reclaiming the true meaning of the Sabbath, believers can experience the fullness of…
Spiritual Disciplines ~ Sabbath Rest: Rest or Productivity?
Today, we will further emphasize the importance of Sabbath rest in terms of what it is and is not. We will clarify that Sabbath rest is not merely inactivity but actively enjoying God’s presence and creation while trusting in His provision. By reclaiming the true meaning of the Sabbath, believers can experience the fullness of…
Spiritual Disciplines ~ Sabbath Rest: Obligation or Gift?
Today, we will explore the importance of Sabbath rest as a vital outward spiritual discipline that reflects inward transformation through faith in Christ. Our message will emphasize that the Sabbath is not an obligation but a gift from God meant to rejuvenate our physical bodies and nurture our spiritual lives. The sermon highlights its significance…
Spiritual Disciplines ~ A Reminder of Why
Today, we continue to emphasize the importance of applying God’s Word in our lives, citing James 1:22–25 to highlight that being doers and not merely hearers leads to true transformation. By looking then to Hosea 10:12-13, we will be encouraged to engage deeply with all we discussed last year with the inward spiritual disciplines, such…
Vision Sunday 2025 ~ It’s Only the Beginning
In this sermon, we will highlight the vision of the Church of God of Exeter as we enter 2025, encouraging each other to reflect on our identity and purpose as image bearers of God. While revisiting last year’s vision Sunday question, “What is in your hand?” Emphasizing how God has equipped us with the tools…
The Wonder of It All
Today, we emphasize that Christmas is a season that lasts for 12 days, calling believers to continue celebrations and reflect on the wonder of Christ’s birth and using Mary’s example from the Gospel of Luke, highlighting her practice of treasuring and pondering significant events in her heart, encouraging us to do the same with our…