🌱We don't often use the word "abide" in our everyday language. However, in this message from Memorial's "Grow" series, Pastor Dan explores the importance of abiding or staying close to Jesus by using the powerful imagery found in John 15:1-8. Just like branches must remain connected to the main stem of a plant, we also need to maintain our connection with Christ to experience spiritual growth and produce meaningful fruit in our lives. 📖 Key Passage: John 15:1-8 Join us as we delve into the timeless wisdom of John 15:1-8, discovering the profound truth of abiding in Christ. Just as a branch must remain connected to the vine to bear fruit, so too must we stay connected to Jesus to experience true growth and fulfillment in our lives. 🌿 2024 Theme: "GROW" In this season of growth, let us embrace the call to abide in Christ, recognizing that true transformation begins with surrendering ourselves to His will. As we surrender our own desires and ambitions, we open ourselves to God's transformative power, allowing Him to prune away what is unfruitful and nurture what will bear eternal significance. 🙏 Don't miss this message that challenges us to lean into the journey of abiding in Christ, trusting that His plans for us far surpass anything we could imagine for ourselves. 🎥 Watch, share, and embark on the journey of "Abiding in Christ," allowing His love and grace to permeate every aspect of your life.
🌱 Join Pastor Dan in this thought-provoking sermon from Memorial's "Grow" series, as he explores the need for self-sacrifice. In this sermon, you'll learn about the transformative power of dying to yourself. Just a seed must "die" in order that it might grow into a plant, we must die to ourselves so that we might grow into all that God wants us to be. 📖 Key Passage: John 12:23-26 Discover the profound truth of embracing self-surrender is the key to becoming all that God intends us to be. "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit." 🌿 2024 Theme: "Grow" This message is a call to grow individually and collectively, understanding that dying to oneself is the only path forward for bearing fruit for the Kingdom. 🙏 Don't miss this message that inspires us to lean into self-surrender, allowing God's transformative work to take root in our hearts. 🎥 Watch, share, and let the journey of "Dying to Yourself" transform your life.
🌱Join Pastor Dan in this inspiring sermon where he unveils the church's theme for 2024: "Grow." Drawing wisdom from Psalms 1:1-6, we explore the profound truth that healthy things grow, emphasizing the importance of our spiritual journey. 📖 Key Passage: Psalms 1:1-6 Discover the transformative power of aligning our lives with God's Word and understanding that our walk with the Lord is a continual journey of growth or decline. Pastor Dan challenges us to embrace growth, fostering a vibrant and thriving community in our church. 🌿 2024 Theme: "Grow" Explore the significance of this theme as Pastor Dan encourages us to cultivate spiritual health, deepen our roots, and flourish in our relationship with God. It's a call to embrace growth in every aspect of our lives, individually and collectively as a church family. 🙏 Don't miss this empowering message that inspires us to lean into growth, allowing God's transformative work to unfold in our hearts and community. Let's grow together in faith, love, and service. 🎥 Watch, share, and let the journey of growth begin!
In this compelling sermon from the "Deadly Beliefs" series titled "Legalism," Pastor Dan delves into the insidious nature of legalistic beliefs within the Christian walk. Drawing inspiration from Matthew 15:1-9, Pastor Dan reveals how legalism, though appearing virtuous, can lead to the perilous trap of self-righteousness. As you listen, discover the liberating truth that sets us free in Christ.
As believers in Christ, we know that sin is rebellion that keeps us from God's purpose for our lives. But what should happen when a Christian does fall into sin? In this deeply reflective sermon by Pastor Dan, he tackles the question that plagues many hearts. When we stumble on our spiritual journey, where do we turn, and how do we find our way back to the Lord's path?
When someone becomes a Christian, it means so much more than changing a few habits and behaviors. God gives them a job. God gives them an eternal purpose. As you listen to this powerful sermon by Pastor Dan, ask yourself, "If God has restored me and made me new, am I living as His representative to a dark and dying world?"
In one of his most powerful sermons, Pastor Dan shows how, over the course of history, the concept of truth has devolved tremendously. As you watch and listen, ask yourself what areas of your life you might be substituting what is absolutely true with your opinion.
In this fascinating message by Pastor Dan, we learn about Satan's primary strategy to destroy our lives. Pay careful attention. It's very subtle and may not be what you think it is. Each of us must stand ready, living by the only standard guiding our values. As you listen, ask yourself, "What's my standard?"
Jesus gives us our identity as Christians. He says "You are the light of the world." So many Christians are trying to live out their faith when they have no idea who they really are. In this powerful sermon, Pastor Dan shows us the importance of owning our identity as God's light in this dark world.
In this thought-provoking sermon, Pastor Dan explores the profound significance of the first Christmas. It serves as a powerful reminder of God the Father sending His Son, a tangible expression of His love in action. Rather than just uttering "I love you," God exemplifies His love through His deeds. This message invites you to uncover the genuine essence of a God who not only speaks but also acts on His love.
When an extraordinary event occurs in your life, it's nearly impossible to contain your excitement. Think back to that initial Christmas when the shepherds were graced by a visitation from angels. God specifically chose them to be the bearers of His glorious news, the heralds of His arrival, despite their lowly position in society. In Pastor Dan's sermon, we'll discover that the real joy of Christmas is knowing that God meets people where they are.
Are you at peace? Most people think that peace is found in the absence of life's storms. But in this sermon, Pastor Dan shows us that peace isn't the same as safety. Suffering, sickness, and sadness will happen in this life. However, true peace comes through our Savior, Jesus Christ.
There's no feeling like being lost. Sometimes there are seasons of our lives where we lose our way. When Jesus came to earth that first Christmas, He came in the midst of so many broken lives. As you listen to today's message, consider carefully how Jesus has come to give you hope, freedom, healing, and restoration.
Have you ever missed a sign showing you where you were supposed to go? God sent a sign that first Christmas. Some people prepared, others didn't. In the same way, God wants to prepare our hearts for the season of Christmas. Check out this sermon by Pastor Dan. In it, he'll show us how God is still in the miracle business.
The God of the Bible is so much bigger than our circumstances. We often find ourselves thanking God for the good things in our lives. How often do we thank Him for growing us through the problems? In this sermon, Pastor Dan teaches us how we can be thankful for God's gracious and loving heart toward us in the midst of difficulties.
When we think about the blessings in our lives, our minds tend to gravitate toward things like financial provisions, our health, or even our home. However, in this message, Pastor Dan shows us how to demonstrate our thankfulness for our brothers and sisters in Christ.
In this final sermon of our incredible two-year Acts Series, Pastor Dan shows that the book of Acts was only the "cover page" for what was to come in the history of the church empowered by the Holy Spirit. In this message, we will discover the most important things we can do with our lives as the story of Acts continues through us.
Do you have friends or family members that don't know Christ? We all do. And sometimes they are the hardest people to tell about Jesus and His way of salvation. In this sermon, listen carefully as Pastor Dan shares the secret to becoming a faithful witness for Christ.
Of all the resources that God gives us, our time is one of the most important. You can't save time, you can only spend it. And mature Christians have found the secret to spending their time on the most important things. As you listen to this sermon by Pastor Dan, ask yourself if you are spending your life and time the way God wants.
Have you ever doubted if God was really in control? Perhaps you had these feelings because of a major trial in your life. But what if your trial was actually meant to be a blessing in disguise? As you listen to this sermon, ask God how He wants to use you to minister to others because of your experiences.
