Rekindle Part 1
Jesus is described as one who won’t break off a bruised reed or put out a flickering flame. In other words, he mends and rekindles. It’s what he does. None are too damaged or too far gone for him! Today we look at a miracle rekindling story that reminds us …
When I Can’t Take it Any More! Part 3
When you’re stuck — feeling paralyzed and unable to move forward — how can you get free? We’ve been looking at a story about Paul and his friends who were in just such a place. In today’s concluding message, we’re looking at a twist in the story. Just when you’d …
When I Can’t Take it Any More! Part 2
When we’re stuck in difficult situations it can feel impossible to get unstuck. Stress messes with our minds, robbing us of our ability to think clearly. In the Bible, Paul says that he was stuck — but — he found creative workarounds that allowed him to still accomplish his goal. …
When I Can’t Take it Any More! Part 1
CLICK HERE to download the handout for this message. The Apostle Paul and his friends found themselves in what felt like an unwinnable situation. And they came to the end of their rope! What they did next can truly help us when we feel stuck. They used three spiritual strategies …
Easter: Living and True
Have you ever felt like your faith was small? If so, you’re in good company — including all those who were followers of Jesus on that very first Easter. They were stuck in their pain and hopelessness. But…something changed that made all the difference in their stories. And it can …
Growing in Jesus
Have you ever met someone who calls themselves a “Christian,” but they act nothing like Jesus? Way too common! It’s what happens when people become “converts,” but never step into a life of discipleship. Today we’re double-clicking on the three words we use at SM4 to describe what discipleship is …
Strong at Home: Finishing Strong
At the end of the book of Nehemiah, everything fell apart! All the strong things he’d put in place were forgotten during a season when he’d traveled away. The people lacked self-leadership. They lacked the maturity to take responsibility for their own lives. Nehemiah put things back in order — …
Strong at Home: Faith
All the areas of our lives are interconnected — but their not all equal! It’s only our faith in Jesus that will bring order to our lives today AND bring us eternal life. Our faith is vitally important for strong lives, and Nehemiah 8 gives an incredible picture of what …
Strong at Home: Physical Health
We tend to put God in a box — a “spiritual” box. But Jesus showed that he wants to be the Lord of our whole lives, including all that’s natural and physical. Today, with the help of “Coach Moss,” Brennon Mossholder, we take a practical look at rebuilding our physical …
Strong at Home: Relationships
Gary and Kathy Howse continue in the series titled STRONG@home, learning from the Book of Nehemiah. We will take a quick look at chapters 5 and 6 this morning regarding Relationships Inside Our Homes and share ways to overcome the challenges we all currently face.
Strong at Home: Kids
When their enemies were planning an attack, Nehemiah gathered the people and encouraged them with this: “Remember the Lord…and fight” (Neh. 4:14)! And who did he say to fight for? Their families. Today we continue tracking the story of Nehemiah as we look specifically at how to fight for our …
Strong at Home: Emotions
God cares about your emotional wellbeing! Today we continue tracking the story of Nehemiah and learn how his enemies worked to bring confusion and fear to God’s people (using the exact same tactics our enemy uses against us today!). We’re also joined by therapist and university president, Angie Richey, to …