Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep

Most of us probably learned to pray as children. But how do we know we’re doing it right? Do you ever wonder?

Today’s scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

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Easter for Dummies

You’re probably familiar with the “Dummies” books. They’re meant to convey basic information about important subjects in a direct, no-nonsense fashion.

This sermon is all about Easter for Dummies. We’ll cut through all the clutter and explore the practical implications of Jesus’ resurrection for the actual events you will experience in your life next week.

Today’s scripture: Mark 16:1-7

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If Only

We all do bad stuff — sometimes really bad stuff. Then we spend all our time wishing we could undo what we can’t. We get trapped in regret.

We’ll look at how to spring the trap of guilt and regret, using a story from the last week of Jesus’ life to guide us. Join us as we mark the beginning of the Holy Week that leads us to Easter.

Today’s scripture: Matthew 27:1-8

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Journey of Discovery

We’ve often heard people say, “Life is a journey.” But what does that mean . . . for me personally, and for what I should expect from life, and for what God is trying to accomplish within me?

These are some of the practical questions we explore this Sunday — the Sunday on which our church name officially changes to LifeJourney Church!

Today’s scripture: Luke 24

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The Good Life

Does good living lead to prosperity?

If so, why do so many good people struggle, while so many bad people prosper? Is there any real “payoff” for doing good? We’ll look at the example of King Uzziah to guide us.

Today’s scripture: 2 Chronicles 26

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Why I Do What I Do

People serve God for lots of reasons, not all of them noble. We’ll study an Old Testament King who served God for the wrong reasons — giving us a chance to consider: What are the right reasons for serving God? What does authentic spirituality look like?

Today’s scripture: 2 Chronicles 25

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Days of Our Lives

There’s just something about a soap opera that easily draws us in. All that drama, intrigue, and manipulation. We love it!

So much so that we may never rise above it. And we end up living small lives. In this sermon we study a passage in 2 Chronicles that calls us to something higher.

Today’s scripture: 2 Chronicles 22-23

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Scared Spitless

We all know that breathless sinking feeling that comes when we face something monumentally frightening. When the doctor says. . . . Or a spouse says. . . . Or the boss says. . . .

Using 2 Chronicles 20 as our guide, we’ll identify four steps we should always take when we are scared spitless.

Today’s scripture: 2 Chronicles 20

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Who Are You Listening To?

How you answer that question could make all the difference. Listen to the wrong people, and disaster may result. Listen to the right people, and great things could happen.

But how do we tell the difference?

Today’s scripture: 2 Chronicles 18

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Making It In On Broken Pieces

The President of Christian Theological Seminary, Rev. Dr. Edward Wheeler, is our special guest preacher this Sunday, helping us commemorate Black History Month. Dr. Wheeler is an expert in Church History who has previously taught at Morehouse School of Religion, Tuskegee University, and United Theological Seminary.

Today’s scripture: Acts 27:21-44

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Together

We live in a culture that idealizes “rugged individualism.” Often people will say, “I can worship God in the woods as well as in church.” Sometimes our own life history causes us to distrust and push away from people.

And in the process, we forget how much we need each other — and how much of life depends on togetherness. This sermon is a gentle reminder to all of us.

Today’s scripture: John 15:12-17

Sermon supplement: Great Pioneer III Response Form pdf document

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When I’m Overwhelmed

Sometimes life’s challenges hit us in waves; other times it’s just the unrelenting grind of daily details — no time to rest, no relief from the demands and pressure. We keep pushing and trying harder, but feel near collapse.

What then? This week’s story from 2 Chronicles will point us in the right direction.

Today’s scripture: 2 Chronicles 16

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Getting Sucked Into Conflict

It happens all the time. A conflict arises, people get worked up, drama ensues, and before long we’re overwhelmed by it all. If we’re not careful, conflict can consume our best energy — and distract us from a positive life agenda. This sermon looks at an ancient Bible story that offers practical wisdom for containing conflict.

Today’s scripture: 2 Chronicles 11, 12, 13

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