Messiah St. Charles Weekly Messages

Offended by Mercy: Week 1 | Jonah 1-2 Offended by mercy? That comes from our tendency to want to receive mercy but be reluctant to give it. Through the story of a man on the run from God, we will deepen our understanding that God’s mercy is for everyone and begin to practice grace in our own lives.

Over 500 years ago, Martin Luther launched a movement that would forever change the church. Today, we have the opportunity to continue his legacy and bring hope to our community through promises found in God's Word. Let's hear these ancient words with modern ears and be awed by their timelessness.

In the Bible, the Tribe of Issachar had a special discernment to read the signs of the times to help Israel make decisions. The Church today needs this discernment so we can fulfill the mission Jesus sets before us. What does the re-FORmation look like in 2022? What does God want the church to be about?

We’re celebrating Messiah’s 35 years with a look back at all God’s done through us and dreaming about the future He has in store for us.

What if the end was just the beginning? It’s a backward notion, but our God defies expectations. The event that changed the world can change us too. On Sunday Pastor Jim concludes our current series with a teaching on how we can fully be alive in Jesus and follow Him as an “all-in” disciple.

If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that there's a lot we disagree with. We're a very polarized society right now and as a result incivility and contempt for others who don't share our views are on the rise. As Christians, we're called to a higher standard. Will we respond as we should?

"How can I receive eternal life?" A religious leader asked Jesus this question and the answer He gives offers hope to everyone. In this message, we'll learn His answer and how to demonstrate it.

Jesus's ministry impacted so many on a personal level, and Luke undertook to verify and share their stories. These witnesses saw all that He did and said and went on to impact the world because of what they observed. They found out that following Jesus will cost you something, but refusing to follow will cost you more.

How can you be sure that Luke's account is historical and not fiction? There are many contextual clues that point to its historicity. In this message Pastor Chuck Schlie continues Investigating Jesus and considering what it means to truly follow Him.

What makes Luke a reliable narrator of Jesus's life and ministry? This is the question that Pastor Jim considers in the first message of our probing worship series, Investigating Jesus. Luke's account was determined to be a reliable account of the events depicted in the New Testament. In this message, learn why we can trust him and others who recorded the death and resurrection of Jesus.

We've reached the end of our life stage journey. Messiah wraps up this series by looking at the final life stage of retirement. For many, this brings the joy of grandkids, travel, and more leisure. But like any stage, it has its challenges. Hear from Pastor Jim how to thrive in this stage — just like the foursome that inspires the title of this last message.

Married with Children...to Empty Nester. This is one of those transitions that make you stop and think, "Now what?" Last week we learned to be intentional in keeping our relationship with our spouse strong. In this message, Pastor Chuck explores this phase of life (to him, it's personal) and gives us some advice from Scripture about what really matters when it comes to raising your kids to be awes...

Married with Children: If you're in this stage, you're likely in the chaos of a new school year starting. This is a busy time of year, and really, it's just a busy time of life. In this message, Pastor Jim offers some assurance from a surprising source that you're doing just fine by your kids. Moreover, he'll help you navigate this stressful time and remain connected to your spouse—all based on...

This week we progress from adolescence to young adulthood. Pastor Jim guides us through the ups and downs of this time with an emphasis on the struggles of Joseph from the Old Testament. All ages can find strength and hope in his story as we look at one fundamental question.

“Middle School was the best time of my life!” Said no one ever. Transitions are hard, and some are harder than others. Messiah’s new worship series is here to help you make the best of whatever age and stage you are in. With help from God’s Word, our pastors are journeying with us through our lives to help you thrive instead of just survive. This first message looks at the transition from childhoo...

Actually, no. Death does not result from a shortage of cherubic beings in God's celestial kingdom. Our loved ones don't die because God needs to fill an opening. Death is the end of life on earth, but God has answers for death that can be found in His Word. Pastor Jim explores this topic in the last message of the series Lies Christians Believe.

Is God concerned with His creation's happiness? You'd think He would be, but what does His Word say? Pastor Chuck takes on this topic.

Who hasn't heard this one?! It's usually said in defensiveness and — like all cliches — contains a kernel of truth. But does the Bible really reserve judgment for God only? Hear what Pastor Jim has to say about this lie Christians believe in this fourth message of our current series.

"Follow Your Heart" sure sounds innocuous, but dig deeper and you'll find that it sets the stage for so many pitfalls in our journey to follow Jesus. Hear from Pastor Chuck Schlie why this statement — so freely given during graduation season — needs to be reconsidered before being doled out.

"Everything happens for a reason." Have you ever said this to yourself or someone else? There's a lot to unpack in this saying. We mean well, but saying it can have the opposite effect of what we were going for. Instead of helping, it leads to questioning God's goodness...and that's not what we want to do! Pastor Jim tackles this lie in week two of "Lies Christians Believe."

"God won't give me more than I can handle." Oh, really? Many would disagree. In this first message of our new series, Pastor Chuck Schlie examines this lie that Christians believe...and spread. Find out why this simply isn't true, and what does have a basis in God's Word to get you through tough times.

How much do your words and actions matter? More than you think! You can impact someone's life with the smallest gesture. Those daily ripples you leave can have a lasting legacy, so how do you make waves that will be positive? Pastor Chuck explores how in this message.

Have you ever wondered how a ragtag group of early Jesus followers could grow into a worldwide movement of billions? The exponential growth was kicked off by one ripple from one person, proving that small actions have BIG impacts. In this message, Pastor Jim teaches on how the faith of two matriarchs, Lois and Eunice, was influential on the next generation and how our own faith can have the same l...

What can you do today that will have a lasting impact on tomorrow? That's the question at the heart of the Making Waves worship series. From its inception, the church was FOR outsiders — and that has impacted us 2,000 years later. This first message examines the question, What can we do to similarly affect the church of the future?

The Gospel According to Johnny Cash | Man Comes Around One more person. How incredible would it be to bring just one more person to saving faith in Jesus? Johnny Cash wrestled with this goal and its implications in a song he wrote near the end of his life, "The Man Comes Around."