Morning Star Church Las Cruces Sermons

On Sunday, December 29, 2024, we close out one year and welcome the next with “The New Self,” a time of reflection and intention rooted in Ephesians 4:21-24.

A five-part worship series called “Revealed: Experiencing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary” will continue on Sunday, December 22, 2024, as we consider how we could possibly encounter anything special or new in yet another holiday season full of obligation and busyness. The fourth message in the series, “Joy,” is rooted in Luke 1:39-45. 

A five-part worship series called “Revealed: Experiencing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary” continues on Sunday, December 15, 2024, as we consider how we could possibly encounter anything special or new in yet another holiday season full of obligation and busyness. The third message in the series, “Love,” is rooted in Matthew 1:18-25.

A five-part worship series called “Revealed: Experiencing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary” continues on Sunday, December 8, 2024, as we consider how we could possibly encounter anything special or new in yet another holiday season full of obligation and busyness. The second message in the series, “Peace,” is rooted in Luke 1:26-38.

A five-part worship series called “Revealed: Experiencing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary” will begin on Sunday, December 1, 2024, as we consider how we could possibly encounter anything special or new in yet another holiday season full of obligation and busyness. The first message in the series, “Hope,” is rooted in Luke 1:8-13; 18-30.

On Sunday, November 24, 2024, we will prepare for the seasons of Advent and Christmas with “The Days Are Coming,” a hanging of the greens worship experience.

A two-week worship series titled, “Prayer: Direct Communication with God,” will conclude on Sunday, November 17, 2024. The final message in the series, “Without Words,” is rooted in Romans 8:22-27 and explores the role of the Holy Spirit in our practice of prayer.

A two-week worship series titled, “Prayer: Direct Communication with God,” will begin on Sunday, November 10, 2024. The first message in the series, “With Words,” is rooted in Matthew 6:9-13 and considers the origin of what we know as “The Lord’s Prayer.”

On Sunday, November 3, 2024, the message will be rooted in Mark 10:46-52 as we ponder Jesus’ question, “What do you want me to do for you?” with special guest preacher, Timothy Palmer!

A four-week worship series titled, “What a Character: A Closer Look at Favorite Bible Personalities,” concludes on Sunday, October 27, 2024. The final message in the series, “Simon Peter,” is rooted in Matthew 4:18-20 and delves into Peter’s journey to become a key player in the life of the early Church.

A four-week worship series titled, “What a Character: A Closer Look at Favorite Bible Personalities,” continues on Sunday, October 13, 2024. The second message in the series, “Queen Esther,” is rooted in Esther 2:5-11 and considers how the courage of Esther can inspire us to work for justice and equity.

A four-week worship series titled, “What a Character: A Closer Look at Favorite Bible Personalities,” begins on Sunday, October 6, 2024. The first message in the series, “King David,” is rooted in 1 Samuel 16:14-23 and explores how someone who made David’s choices could be described as a person “after God’s own heart.”

A two-week worship series titled, “Holy Living: Being the Church in Today’s World,” concludes on Sunday, September 29, 2024. The final message in the series, “Hospitality Without Grumbling,” is rooted in 1 Peter 4:7-11 and explores practical ways to invite others to experience an open and accepting community that remains centered in the love and grace of God.

A two-week worship series titled, “Holy Living: Being the Church in Today’s World,” will begin on Sunday, September 22, 2024. The first message in the series, “Genuine Mutual Affection,” is rooted in 1 Peter 1:22-25 and explores new ways to engage in the transformative power of God's love and grace in our rapidly changing society.

In the book of Matthew, Jesus gives us the meaning of life, and it’s no secret. An eight-week worship series called, “Happy,” concludes on Sunday, September 15, as we turn to Jesus’ famous “Blessed are the . . .” statements at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. The seventh message in the series, “Suffering,” is rooted in Matthew 5:1-2, 10-12 and explores the perspective of those who are per...

In the book of Matthew, Jesus gives us the meaning of life, and it’s no secret. An eight-week worship series called, “Happy,” continues on Sunday, September 8, as we turn to Jesus’ famous “Blessed are the . . .” statements at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. The seventh message in the series, “Peacemaking,” is rooted in Matthew 5:1-2, 9 and explores the perspective of those who work towar...

In the book of Matthew, Jesus gives us the meaning of life, and it’s no secret. An eight-week worship series called, “Happy,” continues on Sunday, September 1, as we turn to Jesus’ famous “Blessed are the . . .” statements at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. The sixth message in the series, “Wholeheartedness,” is rooted in Matthew 5:1-2, 8 and explores the perspective of the pure in heart...

In the book of Matthew, Jesus gives us the meaning of life, and it’s no secret. An eight-week worship series called, “Happy,” continues on Sunday, August 25, as we turn to Jesus’ famous “Blessed are the . . .” statements at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. The fifth message in the series, “Forgiveness,” is rooted in Matthew 5:1-2, 7 and explores the perspective of the merciful.

In the book of Matthew, Jesus gives us the meaning of life, and it’s no secret. An eight-week worship series called, “Happy,” continues on Sunday, August 18, as we turn to Jesus’ famous “Blessed are the . . .” statements at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. The fourth message in the series, “Advocacy,” is rooted in Matthew 5:1-2, 6 and explores the perspective of those who hunger and thirs...

In the book of Matthew, Jesus gives us the meaning of life, and it’s no secret. An eight-week worship series called, “Happy,” continues on Sunday, August 11, as we turn to Jesus’ famous “Blessed are the . . .” statements at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. The third message in the series, “Gentleness,” is rooted in Matthew 5:1-2, 5 and explores the perspective of the meek.

In the book of Matthew, Jesus gives us the meaning of life, and it’s no secret. An eight-week worship series called, “Happy,” continues on Sunday, August 4, as we turn to Jesus’ famous “Blessed are the . . .” statements at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. The second message in the series, “Grief,” is rooted in Matthew 5:1-2, 4 and explores the perspective of those who mourn.

In the book of Matthew, Jesus gives us the meaning of life, and it’s no secret. An eight-week worship series called, “Happy,” begins on Sunday, July 28, as we turn to Jesus’ famous “Blessed are the . . .” statements at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. The first message in the series, “Disadvantage,” is rooted in Matthew 5:1-3 and explores the perspective of the poor in spirit.

A seven-week worship series called, “Summer Playlist: Popular Tunes for Rock Solid Faith,” concludes on Sunday, July 14, as we connect classic themes from scripture with chart-topping songs through the decades. The final message in the series features the 2022 hit, “As It Was,” by Harry Styles and is rooted in Colossians 3:1-4; 12-15.

A seven-week worship series called, “Summer Playlist: Popular Tunes for Rock Solid Faith,” continues on Sunday, July 7, as we connect classic themes from scripture with chart-topping songs through the decades. The sixth message in the series features the 2012 hit, “Diamonds,” by Rhianna and is rooted in Matthew 5:14-17.

A seven-week worship series called, “Summer Playlist: Popular Tunes for Rock Solid Faith,” continues on Sunday, June 30, as we connect classic themes from scripture with chart-topping songs through the decades. The fifth message in the series features the 2002 hit, “Beautiful,” by Christina Aguilera and is rooted in Romans 10:14-17.