The Bible provides clarity and guidance in times of mental distress, acting as a light in darkness. Through prayer and faith, it illuminates our path and empowers us to be a guiding light for others.
Category Archives: Message Series
Being that Safe Space || What is Courage? || Week 2
Today’s message of our “Courageous Characters” series has us in John 3. We’re going to talk about the courage Nicodemus needed to have this conversation with Jesus. Remember our definition of courage, or the Greek word tolmao. Tolmao (tol-mah-o) is defined as courageously venturing forward by putting fear behind and embracing the fruit that liesContinueContinue reading “Being that Safe Space || What is Courage? || Week 2”
Indestructible Word || Matthew 24:35 || Mid-Week Midrash
The world will be destroyed, but the words spoken will endure. This reality, harsh yet true, prompts reflection on our purpose as followers of Christ in bringing God’s kingdom to earth.
Defining Courage || What is Courage? || Week 1
The Greek word “tolmao” (tol-mah-o) means courageously venturing forward by putting fear behind and embracing the fruit that lies ahead for taking a necessary risk. The Bible uses this translation to mean “to have courage” or “to be bold.” Over this 4-week series, I want to use four stories of the Bible that use thisContinueContinue reading “Defining Courage || What is Courage? || Week 1”
Pure Words || Psalm 12:6 || Mid-Week Midrash #22
The Lord’s words are compared to pure silver, free from impurities. This purity parallels the Bible, believed to contain only God-breathed words, similar to silver purified seven times.
Mothering Our Faith || 05.07.2022
How many of you know my favorite scripture? (Pause) You should. It’s on a poster in the Gathering Room. It’s 1 Timothy 4:12 which says, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. Instead, set an example for the believers through your speech, behavior, love, faith, and by being sexually pure.” It’sContinueContinue reading “Mothering Our Faith || 05.07.2022”
Heart-Filled Words || Psalm 119:11 || Mid-Week Midrash #21
The series was created to help memorize and understand verses, finding solace and guidance in them. Keeping God’s word close can provide strength and support in times of need, discouraging actions driven by fleeting emotions.
Surprise || Shock Value || Week 2 (FINALE)
How many of you believe in ghosts? (Pause) The disciples thought they did as well in today’s sermon text. When they saw Jesus, they thought they saw a ghost. Can you imagine the shock and surprise they had when seeing Jesus again? We’re focusing on today in Week 2 of my mini-message series called: ShockContinueContinue reading “Surprise || Shock Value || Week 2 (FINALE)”
Bread of Life || Matthew 4:4 || Mid-Week Midrash #20
In Matthew 4:4, Jesus resists temptation by emphasizing the importance of God’s word over physical sustenance. This highlights the spiritual nourishment provided by scripture in times of trouble.
Doubt || Shock Value || Week 1
Today, we start a 2-week journey of looking at the disciples’ reactions, having heard that Jesus is back on Earth with them. This mini-message series I’m calling: “Shock Value.” I changed the definition of shock value around a little bit to make it work for us. Shock value is the surprised reaction from people that see whatContinueContinue reading “Doubt || Shock Value || Week 1”