Today we will learn what Nehemiah 3 reveals about discovering our place in God’s Kingdom work. Though it may appear to be little more than a list of unfamiliar names, it reveals a powerful picture of God’s people united in purpose. As the Israelites rebuilt Jerusalem’s walls after the exile, priests, rulers, merchants, artisans, and…
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Lest We Forget ~ Lessons from the Great Cloud
Today’s message reflects on the 115 years of the Church of God of Exeter, while calling believers to continue faithfully carrying out the mission of Christ into future generations. Centered on Hebrews 12:1–2, the message reminds the church that the Christian life is not a one-time decision but an ongoing race of faith that requires…
Living In Light of Eternity
Today’s message will emphasize the importance of living for Jesus and understanding our ultimate purpose as believers, challenging us to reflect on what motivates us daily and to consider whether we are living in light of eternity. By examining our actions and attitudes in the context of God’s promises, we can align our lives with…
Spiritual Disciplines: Radical Generosity ~ The Heart Matters Greatly
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…
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…
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…
Very Dry Bones
Today’s message was a bit off the cuff; the Spirit of God led me to preach on Ezekiel 37 to help us all, including myself, understand our present circumstances do not dictate our future. There is always hope in Jesus, because there is might power in His name and in the work of His Holy…
C.H.U.R.C.H. ~ United in Christ
Have you ever thought about the breadth and scope of the church’s mission? To seek and save the lost. To reach the nations. To not stop until all have heard the good news of Jesus Christ. It is a lot. How are we ever to do it? On our own. We can’t, but we can…
Calling ~ When?
Today we address the forgotten question about calling. In particular, when this thing called calling happens in our lives. In short, it happens when God calls. It happens anytime, anywhere, anyplace, at any age when God wills. In fact, as long as there is breath in our lungs God is not done. Young or young…
Calling ~ Where is it Even Found?
THINK: About how calling is found only in Christ and the implication this has on their life. KNOW: The call of Christ is a call to come and die, and it is only through a willingness to die to our selfish ambitions in this life that we will ever rise to the wonderful aspirations for…
