Sermons from July 2016
God, Help Us
Petitions to God can either be self-centered or others-centered. In the second half of the Lord’s Prayer we see that the words “us” and “we” are as important as the word “you” was in the first half. Once we recognize God for who he is, it is entirely appropriate for us to bring our own needs and requests to him in prayer. On Sunday Patrick will explore this idea and…
The Joy of Praying “Our Father”
Another study on the Lord’s Prayer? Oftentimes the most familiar things in our lives become the least appreciated. Millions of people throughout history have memorized the same prayer, praying it over and over again to the point of monotony. This two-week series in Matthew 6:5-15 will help us remember that Jesus actually gave us words to pray! We will also learn how…
Spiritual Housecleaning
We sometimes walk into our garage and see it through fresh eyes. How did we gather so much clutter that is choking our space? It’s too bad that we don’t have that revelation more often when it comes to our spiritual lives. We’ve gathered so much spiritual junk that it’s hard just to get through the day with a positive attitude, let alone lead productive lives. Sunday we…
Looking Back to Move Forward
The Path to Freedom
This weekend our thoughts turn to our country’s most fundamental statement of freedom 240 years ago. Freedom is one of our greatest values but is too often misunderstood. We listen to the truth of Jesus when he said, “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” Sunday we look at that reality to see what it means, how we are still enslaved, and…