Morning Star Church Las Cruces Sermons

A seven-part worship series called “Un-Bound: Stories that Challenge and Change Us” continues on Sunday, June 28, 2026, as we connect the plots of classic and popular literature with the central themes of our holy text. The fourth message explores the narrative of “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee and is rooted in Luke 10:25-37.

A seven-part worship series called “Un-Bound: Stories that Challenge and Change Us” continues on Sunday, June 21, 2026, as we connect the plots of classic and popular literature with the central themes of our holy text. The third message explores the narrative of “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak and is rooted in Luke 15:11-24.

A seven-part worship series called “Un-Bound: Stories that Challenge and Change Us” will continue on Sunday, June 14, 2026, as we connect the plots of classic and popular literature with the central themes of our holy text. The second message explores the narrative of “Melissa” by Alex Gino and is rooted in Psalm 139:13-18.

A seven-part worship series called “Un-Bound: Stories that Challenge and Change Us” will begin on Sunday, June 7, 2026, as we connect the plots of classic and popular literature with the central themes of our holy text. The first message explores the narrative of “Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry,” by Mildred D. Taylor and is rooted in Psalm 37:1-11.

A four-part worship series called “Affirming: What We Believe and Why It Matters” concludes on Sunday, May 31, 2026, as we explore some of the foundational elements of our faith and what that means for the way that we live. The final message in the series, “Church,” is rooted in Matthew 28:16-20.

A four-part worship series called “Affirming: What We Believe and Why It Matters” continues on Sunday, May 17, 2026, as we explore some of the foundational elements of our faith and what that means for the way that we live. The second message in the series, “Jesus,” is rooted in Luke 4:16-21.

A four-part worship series called “Affirming: What We Believe and Why It Matters” begins on Sunday, May 10, 2026, as we explore some of the foundational elements of our faith and what that means for the way that we live. The first message in the series, “God,” is rooted in Isaiah 66:12-13. 

A four-part worship series called “Love, Actually: The Song of Solomon for Everyone” concludes on Sunday, May 3, 2026, as we take a closer look at one of the Bible’s most avoided (and intriguing) books with curiosity and humor. The final message in the series, “Devotion,” is rooted in Song of Solomon 8:6-7.

A four-part worship series called “Love, Actually: The Song of Solomon for Everyone” continues on Sunday, April 26, 2026, as we take a closer look at one of the Bible’s most avoided (and intriguing) books with curiosity and humor. The third message in the series, “Longing,” is rooted in Song of Solomon 3:1-4, 5:2-8.

A four-part worship series called “Love, Actually: The Song of Solomon for Everyone” continues on Sunday, April 19, 2026, as we take a closer look at one of the Bible’s most avoided (and intriguing) books with curiosity and humor. The second message in the series, “Attention,” is rooted in Song of Solomon 2:8-14.

A four-part worship series called “Love, Actually: The Song of Solomon for Everyone” begins on Sunday, April 12, 2026, as we take a closer look at one of the Bible’s most avoided (and intriguing) books with curiosity and humor. The first message in the series, “Delight,” is rooted in Song of Solomon 1:1-4 and 2:1-2.

A five-part Lenten worship series called “Good Grief: Where Hurt and Holiness Collide” concludes on Sunday, March 29, 2026, as we explore the value of the journey that leads us to the cross and the tomb. The final message in the series, “Acceptance,” is rooted in Luke 23:44-49.

A five-part Lenten worship series called “Good Grief: Where Hurt and Holiness Collide” continues on Sunday, March 22, 2026, as we explore the value of the journey that leads us to the cross and the tomb. The fourth message in the series, “Depression,” is rooted in Luke 22:54-62.

A five-part Lenten worship series called “Good Grief: Where Hurt and Holiness Collide” continues on Sunday, March 15, 2026, as we explore the value of the journey that leads us to the cross and the tomb. The third message in the series, “Bargaining,” is rooted in Matthew 26:36-46.

A five-part Lenten worship series called “Good Grief: Where Hurt and Holiness Collide” continues on Sunday, March 8, 2026, as we explore the value of the journey that leads us to the cross and the tomb. The second message in the series, “Anger,” is rooted in Jonah 4:1-4.

The five-part Lenten worship series called “Good Grief: Where Hurt and Holiness Collide” begins on Sunday, March 1, 2026, as we explore the value of the journey that leads us to the cross and the tomb. The first message in the series, “Denial,” is rooted in Matthew 16:21-23.

A four-part worship series called “Read That Again: Church History You Didn’t Learn in Sunday School” will conclude on Sunday, February 22, 2026, as we turn our attention to the influence of African American leaders in the Methodist tradition. The final message in the series, “Woe to Religion,” is rooted in Matthew 23:23-28 and features the story of Bishop James S. Thomas, a prophetic voice in the...

A four-part worship series called “Read That Again: Church History You Didn’t Learn in Sunday School” will continue on Sunday, February 15, 2026, as we turn our attention to the influence of African American leaders in the Methodist tradition. The third message in the series, “Living Knowledge,” is rooted in Hosea 4:4-6 and features the story of Mary McLeod Bethune, legendary educator and founder...

A four-part worship series called “Read That Again: Church History You Didn’t Learn in Sunday School” continues on Sunday, February 8, 2026, as we turn our attention to the influence of African American leaders in the Methodist tradition. The second message in the series, “Faith Underground,” is rooted in Exodus 14:10-14 and features the story of Harriet Tubman, a key organizer in the resistance a...

A four-part worship series called “Read That Again: Church History You Didn’t Learn in Sunday School” begins on Sunday, February 1, 2026, as we turn our attention to the influence of African American leaders in the Methodist tradition. The first message in the series, “Freedom and Opportunity,” is rooted in Galatians 5:1,13-15 and features the story of Richard Allen, founder of the African America...

A two-part worship series called “Watch and Learn: Developing Unforced Rhythms of Faith” concludes on Sunday, January 25, 2026, as we reconsider once again what actually makes someone a follower of Jesus. Both messages are rooted in Matthew 11:28-30, a passage that remains central to this community of faith. The second message in the series, “Keep Company,” asks us to invite ourselves and others i...

A two-part worship series called “Watch and Learn: Developing Unforced Rhythms of Faith” begins on Sunday, January 18, 2026, as we reconsider once again what actually makes someone a follower of Jesus. Both messages are rooted in Matthew 11:28-30, a passage that remains central to this community of faith. The first message in the series, “Live Freely,” invites us to consider ways to engage faith a...

On Sunday, January 11, 2026, we at Morning Star will turn to Matthew 3:13-17 in honor of the baptism of Jesus. The message, “Do You Come to Me?” will invite us to consider the role that we are called to play in God’s faithful work in the world.

On Sunday, January 4, 2026, we at Morning Star observe Epiphany, the celebration of the magi’s visit to the Christ Child. The message, “And Suddenly,” will be rooted in Matthew 2:1-12 as we reflect upon the light that guides us and the light that we shine into the world.

On Sunday, December 28, 2025, we close out one year and welcome the next with “Shining the Light of Hope into 2026,” a time of reflection and intention rooted in Isaiah 63:7-9.