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The Third Commandment is easily misunderstood. It's not just about avoiding profanity; it's about how we carry God's name in the world. The Hebrew meaning of 'take' actually implies 'carry' or 'bear' - we are called to be God's representatives. This commandment challenges us to consider: Are we truly embodying God's character in our daily lives? The Israelites' story serves as a cautionary tale, r...

This week, Daniel Barth offers several fascinating observations about the second commandment in our series on the Ten Commandments. We're challenged to examine how we percieve, imagine, and relate to God. The core message reminds us that while we shouldn't worship other gods, we also shouldn't create false images of the one true God. This commandment, found in Exodus 20:4-6, warns against reducing...

The Ten Commandments | No Gods Before Me - Exodus 20:1-3 - Lisa McFarland by Midtown Presbyterian Church

This week, we take a break between sermon series’ to focus on the spiritual practice of fasting. Paige Vender and Bailey Gambill walk us through insights on their favorite F-word through their deep dive into biblical scholar Scot McKnight’s book “Fasting: The Ancient Practices.” In this podcast-style discussion, they open with an explaination of what spiritual discaplines looks like, bringing the...

This week, we wrap up our exploration of Exodus as we delve into the heart of God's character. As Moses ascends Mount Sinai to rewrite the covenant, God reveals Himself in five profound attributes: merciful, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and faithful. These qualities paint a picture of a God who is deeply compassionate, yet just; patient, yet righteous. The story reminds us...

This week, Luke Parker explores God's covenant with His people as we delve into Exodus chapters 19 and 20. The central message reminds us that God is a promise keeper, faithfully fulfilling His word throughout history. We see how God's covenant with Israel at Mount Sinai wasn't just about rules, but about relationship. This covenant foreshadows the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who became...

This week, Tom Parker invites us into the story of the Israelites in Exodus 17, where we see how God miraculously provides water from a rock in the desert. This narrative challenges us to examine our own reactions when faced with life's difficulties. Are we quick to complain and forget God's past faithfulness, or do we respond with trust and mature faith? The sermon encourages us to cultivate a 'h...

The story of Moses confronting Pharaoh isn't just ancient history - it's a mirror reflecting our own struggles with pride and hardheartedness. We see how God's invitations to change are met with resistance, not just by Pharaoh, but often in our own lives. The plagues aren't random acts of vengeance, but carefully orchestrated 'de-creation' events, showing the consequences of rejecting God's order....

This week, Clint brings to the moment of Moses and his encounter with the burning bush. This pivotal moment in Exodus reveals how God breaks into our lives, shattering our paradigms and inviting us into a greater story. We're reminded that God's call isn't about our qualifications, but about His grace and purpose. Just as Moses struggled with insecurity and doubt, we too might question our worthin...

This week, Daniel Barth leads us in an exploration of Exodus 3 where we delve into the profound moment when God reveals His name to Moses through the burning bush. This pivotal encounter reminds us that God often appears in unexpected places and uses unlikely people for His purposes. Just as He called Moses—a failed, forgotten old man—God can use us in our brokenness and searching. The lesson here...

This week we begin a new sermon series exploring who God is through the lens of Exodus. As followers of Jesus, we are invited to see how this ancient story is not just a historical account, but a mirror of our own spiritual journey. The narrative of Israel's enslavement and liberation becomes a lens through which we can understand God's activity in our lives today. We're challenged to recognize th...

This week, we wrap up our sermon series Free (From The Power Of) Money as Gayle Parker brings out the point behind the series. She challenges us to examine our relationship with money and how it aligns with our faith, reading from 2 Corinthians 8 and 9, where Paul encourages the Corinthians to give generously, just as the Macedonian churches did despite their extreme poverty. We're reminded that o...

This week in our Free (From The Power of) Money series, our good friend John Talley III takes us into the Parable of the Talents from Matthew 25:14-30, a powerful story that challenges us to examine our faithfulness with God's gifts. This parable isn't just about money; it's about how we steward all that God entrusts to us - our time, talents, and treasures. The master in the story represents God,...

This week, we dive into Malachi 3 as we are confronted by our relationship to money and possessions through the lens of God's abundance. The prophet Malachi's words serve as a wake-up call, urging us to examine how our financial choices may be 'robbing' God, others, and even ourselves. We're reminded that everything we have is a gift from God, and we're called to be stewards rather than owners. Th...

This week, we chart an exploration of Jesus' teachings on money and treasure as it challenges us to examine our relationship with wealth and possessions. The sermon focuses on Matthew 6:19-24, where Jesus warns against storing up treasures on earth and encourages us to store up treasures in heaven instead. We're confronted with the stark reality that money often enslaves us through lies and blindn...

We are invited to confront the profound implications of Jesus' resurrection in this year's Easter message. The Gospel of Mark challanges us to examine the historical evidence and consider what it means if this extraordinary event actually occurred. The empty tomb confronts our intellect, stirs our hearts with grace, and inspires hope that transforms how we live. We're reminded that the resurrectio...

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In the final Sunday of our reThink Everything sermon series, culminating on Palm Sunday, we explore how repentance is ultimately a trajectory toward forgiveness. Daniel takes us on a journey through the story of Joseph in Genesis, witnessing how God can transform even the deepest betrayals into opportunities for growth and redemption. Joseph's tale reminds us that forgiveness isn't just about lett...

In this 5th week in reThinking Everything series, we're challenged to examine what's truly shaping our hearts and minds. Drawing from Colossians 3, we're reminded that transformation in Christ is not just about surface-level changes, but about becoming an entirely new person. The analogy of a secret apartment in a mall vividly illustrates how easily we can let harmful thoughts and habits take up r...

This week, we are challenged to rethink our perception of Jesus and His kingdom as we delve into Matthew 16:21-26, where Peter misunderstands Jesus' mission. We're reminded that even when we think we have Jesus figured out, we might be missing crucial aspects of His message. The cross, often seen as a symbol of comfort, is reframed as a call to radical self-denial and sacrificial love. We're invit...

This week, we continue our sermon series on Metanoia confronting the pervasive problem of pride in our lives and culture. Drawing from Philippians 2:1-11, we're presented with a radical alternative: Christ-like humility. The passage reveals how our deep-seated insecurity often masquerades as pride, driving us to constantly prove our worth. But true humility, we learn, isn't thinking less of oursel...

Tom Parker reminds us of the transformative power of God's love and the promise of spiritual renewal on this 3rd Sunday of Lent. The prophecy of Ezekiel takes center stage, offering hope to those in exile and to us in our own spiritual journeys. We're challenged to examine our hearts and recognize the 'idols' we may unconsciously worship in our lives. The promise of God to give us a 'new heart' an...

This Ash Wednesday, we begin the season of Lent with an invitation to rethink everything we thought we knew about God, ourselves, and the world, as we explore the transformational meaning of repentance. The story of Saul's conversion in Acts 9 serves as a compelling illustration of how crisis moments can lead to profound transformation. We're challenged to see our own crises not as obstacles, but...

On this first Sunday of Lent, Luke Parker helps us dive into the message of Luke 5:27-32, challenging us to rethink our understanding of repentance and God's grace. The story of Jesus calling Levi, a despised tax collector, reminds us that Christ came for the sick, not the righteous. We're confronted with the uncomfortable truth that it's often the 'good' people who struggle most to accept God's r...

As we wrap up our teaching series, A Link in the Chain, Romans 12:1-2 challenges us to consider what it truly means to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. This powerful passage urges us to present our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God. But what does this look like in our daily lives? It's about shifting our focus from a 'my way' mentality to one that seeks God's will...