Misty Creek Community Church Sermons

Careful, Cautious, Compassionate Part 1  The Time Has Come 2 Timothy 4:1–5 In this week’s sermon titled "Careful, Cautious, Compassionate," I will address the recent decisions by a mainline denominations conference to shift from traditional biblical tenets. The changes include recognizing LGBTQ+ lifestyles and permitting clergy to officiate LGBTQ+ weddings. I will articulate my concern t...

5/26/24 Misty Creek Community Church Sermon: "Worth Waiting For" (Returning to Discipleship, Pt.8) A Meaningful Memorial Day Service One of the great joys of being a "preacher" is that, when writing a sermon," I am aware of my freedom to express my faith in the way I understand that God is leading me. In many places in this world and in many other times, that is or was not...

5/19/24 (Pentecost) Misty Creek Community Church Sermon "Do You Have Rhythm?" (Returning to Discipleship, Pt. 7) Senior Pastor, Stephen Streett

Returning to Discipleship part 6: A Life with Purpose  Acts 9:36-43 (Mother’s Day) During the sermon this Sunday, I am going to open with challenges faced by parents, especially mothers. I am going to emphasize the critical role of compassion in discipleship, backing this concept with illustrative examples. I am going to elaborate on the courage needed for compassion, leading to a broader discussi...

Misty Creek Community Church Men's Bible Study of Mark, Week 6 Overview Senior Pastor, Stephen Streett

5/5/24 Misty Creek Community Church Sermon: "Gathering" (Returning to Discipleship, pt.5) Matthew 28:19-20 This week's sermon focuses on the importance of gathering disciples for mission, following Jesus' example of intentional disciple-making. It highlights Jesus' emphasis on discipleship in various settings, guiding disciples to gather and scatter for the kingdom. By priori...

Misty Creek Community Church Men's Bible Study of Mark, Week 5 Overview Senior Pastor, Stephen Streett

5/2/24 Power Hour of Prayer: Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem King David wrote these words in Psalm 122:6   Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:“ May those who love   you be secure.   His words were not only for Jerusalem but for all of Israel and for all who love her.    We will have a time of worship and then we will pray specifically for a de-escalation of tension between Israel and the surrounding...

Misty Creek Community Church Men's Bible Study of Mark, Week 4 Overview Senior Pastor, Stephen Streett

April 28, 2024 Misty Creek Community Church Sermon: Returning to Discipleship Part 4: A Team Approach to Unity  Psalm 133 In this sermon, the main point is to emphasize the importance of unity among God's people, both within families and within the church. I will begin by highlighting Psalm 133, which speaks about how good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity. Emphas...

Men's Bible Study of the Gospel of Mark 4/22/24 - Week 3 Overview Pastor, Stephen Streett Misty Creek Community Church

In this week’s sermon, "Abide and Produce," I will emphasize the importance of disciples staying strongly connected to Jesus. I will open the sermon with a personal story about my wife Karen's daily devotional habits, using her example to illustrate the concept of abiding in Jesus. I will reference the Gospel of John, particularly the unique perspectives John offers regarding life in...

Men's Bible Study of the Gospel of Mark 4/15/24 - Week 2 Overview Pastor, Stephen Streett Misty Creek Community Church

This week’s sermon, "Glow in the Dark" , delves into the concept of discipleship and the sharing of one's faith. I will introduce a five-step process 'BLESS' - 'Begin with Prayer', 'Listen and eat together', 'Serve others', 'Share your story', and 'Speak up for others'. We will look at the common excuses Christians use to avoid sharing...

Men's Bible Study of the Gospel of Mark Week 1, Introduction April 8th, 2024 Pastor, Stephen Streett Misty Creek Community Church

4/7/24 Misty Creek Community Church Sermon: "Returning to Discipleship, Pt.1" Matthew 28:18-20 This Sunday’s sermon explores the theme of discipleship based on selected biblical texts and personal anecdotes. Using Luke 19:10 and Matthew 28:18-20 as foundational texts, I will emphasize the responsibility of each believer to actively seek out others and teach them the ways of Christ. I wil...

3/31/24 Misty Creek Community Church Easter Celebration Service SERMON ONLY: "Endings & Beginnings" John 20:1-18 Year after year, we celebrate Easter, the day that death was defeated, and our Lord and Savior rose from the dead. If we only focus on that moment, when the stone is rolled away and Jesus is alive, we can miss the impact of the event. Truly, the road to Easter ran through...

Misty Creek Community Church 3/31/24 Easter Sunrise Sermon: "No Tears Left" Year after year, we celebrate Easter, the day that death was defeated, and our Lord and Savior rose from the dead. If we only focus on that moment, when the stone is rolled away and Jesus is alive, we can miss the impact of the event. Truly, the road to Easter ran through a cemetery. There is the injustice and ag...

Misty Creek Community Church 3/28/24 Maundy Thursday Sermon: "Fully Alive" John 13:15 Senior Pastor, Stephen Streett

The Journey that Leads to Life, Death, and Resurrection Part 4: Misguided Expectations   Mark 11:1-11 This Sunday, I will delve into the powerful message of Jesus' humble arrival in Jerusalem. Let's open our hearts to God's unexpected plans and be agents of peace and love in the world. Jesus' entry into Jerusalem reminds us that God's ways are often not what we expect. Let'...

The Journey that Leads to Life, Death, and Resurrection Part 3:  The Relationships of Jesus  Mark 12:28–31 & Ephesians 5:1–2 First John 4:19 tells us: “We love because he first loved us.” We can’t give what we haven’t received. Meditate on the reality that the God who created the universe knows us, cares about us, and provides for us. Ask Jesus to show you his love for you. He will! No one fol...

Misty Creek Community Church 3/10/24 Sermon: "It's Time to Come Out of the Wilderness" Luke 4:1-13 Sermon message presented by worship pastor, Doug Allen

The Journey that Leads to Life, Death and Resurrection Part 2: Obedience Luke 6:46–49 There is an iconic episode of the TV show The Office in which Michael Scott drives a rental car into a lake because the GPS tells him to turn right. Earlier in the show, Michael had spoken glowingly of the capabilities of GPS navigation. However, when attempting to get to a client meeting, Michael misunderstands...

The Journey that Leads to Life, Death, and Resurrection, Part 1 Galatians 5:16–17 Geologists tell us that the Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years. The river cut so deep that its strata reveal 40 percent of the earth’s history. Even now, the relentless water flow continues to imperceptibly erode the canyon floor, deepening and widening it. Whether we realize it or not, the...

Follow the Healer Series: By His Wounds We Are Healed and The Holy Spirit and Healing Scripture: Isaiah 53:3–5 In 2022, a nonprofit group launched a $100-million-dollar advertising campaign called, “He Gets Us,” and by “He,” they meant Jesus. If you watched the Superbowl last Sunday, you may have seen the newest “He Gets Us commercial.  Well, they’re right. Jesus really does get us. He suffered fo...