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…

Advent 2024: Those Who Wait ~ Wait with Hope

Today, we begin the Advent season with our series “Those Who Wait,” highlighting that Advent is not simply a countdown to Christmas but a period of active, anticipatory waiting for the coming of Jesus. We will reflect on Psalm 72, which serves as King David’s final prayer for his son Solomon, emphasizing that true hope…

Spiritual Disciplines: Pray ~ Rejoice

Today, we move to the R. in our acrostic on how to pray P.R.A.Y. P. was to pause, and R. is to rejoice. We will emphasize the importance of rejoicing in prayer, highlighting Psalm 103 as a hymn of praise. We will be encouraged to seek instruction from God and to maintain focus on rejoicing…

Spiritual Disciplines ~ How to Pray: Pause

Today, we will continue to discuss the importance of pausing in prayer to deepen our connection with God. We will dive into the P.R.A.Y., an acrostic that is to P to pause, R to rejoice, A to ask, and Y to yield. We will emphasize the P, which means to pause, and the significance of…

Today, in our time of hearing and responding to God’s Word, we will discuss the spiritual discipline of contemplation and its significance within the Spiritual Disciplines for deepening our faith and relationship with Christ.  We will talk more about the daily examen to prepare hearts for encountering God urging us to seek and meditate on…

Spiritual Disciplines ~ The Disciplined Life

Today’s sermon on “Living a Life of Discipline” is an introduction to our extended series we are beginning over the spiritual disciplines. It highlights the importance of spiritual practices rooted in ancient traditions of faith, emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit in developing these disciplines. Drawing from Paul’s analogy of discipline in running a…

Journey to the Cross ~ Who Has Power Over the Road

Today’s message focuses on Jesus’ determined journey to Jerusalem before His crucifixion, portraying His unwavering commitment amidst threats and manipulations. Jesus willingly embraces His sacrificial path, displaying power over all circumstances in alignment with God’s plan. The sermon will challenge us to find refuge and to trust in Jesus, who offers protection and peace even…