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…

Connecting With the Mission

Today, in our time to hear and respond to a message from God’s Word, we will emphasize the importance of community and collective participation in the church’s mission, reminding everyone that each individual plays a unique role in God’s work. We will encourage each other to embrace their calling and serve one another, highlighting that…

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…

Advent 2024 ~ Those Who Wait: Wait with and in Love

On this final Sunday of Advent, we will highlight further the theme of waiting, connecting back to the Israelites’ anticipation of the Messiah and our current wait for His second coming.  We will emphasize the importance of love, contrasting worldly love—which is often conditional and self-serving—with God’s unconditional, selfless, and forgiving love demonstrated through Jesus….

Advent 2024: Those Who Wait ~ Wait with Peace

In today’s message, we will highlight the chaotic hustle of the Advent season, contrasting it with the peace that Jesus offers. It will emphasize how we look for peace in all the wrong things and that true peace is not found in worldly activities or material pursuits but in a personal relationship with Christ, the…