Morning Star Church Las Cruces Sermons

On Sunday, May 28, we once again celebrate the movement of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the early followers of Jesus and in our lives today. The message, “Amazed and Perplexed,” is rooted in Acts 2:1-21 and considers the power of the Pentecost experience.

A six-week worship series called “Voice of the People: Finding Community in the Psalms” concludes on Sunday, May 21, as we explore common themes of the human experience in this book of poetry and hymns. The final message in the series, “Comfort,” is rooted in Psalm 23:1-6, an expression of faith.

A six-week worship series called “Voice of the People: Finding Community in the Psalms” continues on Sunday, May 14, as we explore common themes of the human experience in this book of poetry and hymns. The fifth message in the series, “Direction,” is rooted in Psalm 1:1-6, an expression of wisdom.

A six-week worship series called “Voice of the People: Finding Community in the Psalms” continues on Sunday, May 7, as we explore common themes of the human experience in this book of poetry and hymns. The fourth message in the series, “Gratitude,” is rooted in Psalm 136:1-26, an expression of thanksgiving.

A six-week worship series called “Voice of the People: Finding Community in the Psalms” continues on Sunday, April 30, as we explore common themes of the human experience in this book of poetry and hymns. The third message in the series, “Order,” is rooted in Psalm 47:1-9, an expression of worship.

A six-week worship series called “Voice of the People: Finding Community in the Psalms” continues on Sunday, April 23, as we explore common themes of the human experience in this book of poetry and hymns. The second message in the series, “Grief,” is rooted in Psalm 6:1-10, an expression of lament.

A six-week worship series called “Voice of the People: Finding Community in the Psalms” begins on Sunday, April 16, as we explore common themes of the human experience in this book of poetry and hymns. The first message in the series, “Awe,” is rooted in Psalm 145:1-21, an expression of praise.

On Sunday, April 9, we celebrate once more the good news that death does not have the last word in our lives. The message, “They Will See Me,” is rooted in the words of Jesus as presented in Matthew 28:1-10 and considers ways that we encounter the risen Christ in our daily lives.

A five-week Lenten worship series called “Rocky Ground: Walking with Jesus on Rugged Terrain” concludes on Sunday, April 2, as we make our way to Easter with humility and repentance. The final message in the series, “Rocks Cry Out,” is rooted in Jesus’ welcome into the city of Jerusalem on what we now call Palm Sunday as told in Luke 19:28-40.

A five-week Lenten worship series called “Rocky Ground: Walking with Jesus on Rugged Terrain ” will continue on Sunday, March 26, as we make our way to Easter with humility and repentance. The fourth message in the series, “Division (and Unity),” is rooted in Jesus’ understanding of community as presented in John 17:20-24.

A five-week Lenten worship series called “Rocky Ground: Walking with Jesus on Rugged Terrain” continues on Sunday, March 19, as we make our way to Easter with humility and repentance. The third message in the series, “Sorrow (and Joy),” is rooted in the words of Jesus regarding pain and healing as presented in John 16:16-24.

A five-week Lenten worship series called “Rocky Ground: Walking with Jesus on Rugged Terrain” continues on Sunday, March 12, as we make our way to Easter with humility and repentance. The second message in the series, “Disconnection (and Connection),” is rooted in Jesus’ words regarding the power of the love of God as presented in John 15:1-11.

A five-week Lenten worship series called “Rocky Ground: Walking with Jesus on Rugged Terrain” begins on Sunday, March 5, as we make our way to Easter with humility and repentance. The first message in the series, “Turmoil (and Peace),” is rooted in Jesus’ words regarding the trouble of the world as presented in John 14:25-31.

A four-week worship series called “The Table: A Place for Everyone” concludes on Sunday, February 26, 2023, as we explore the practical effects of generosity. The final message in the series, “Extending,” is rooted in Luke 19:1-9 and considers what it means to be inclusive in our social circles.

A four-week worship series called “The Table: A Place for Everyone” continues on Sunday, February 19, as we explore the practical effects of generosity. The third message in the series, “Gathering,” is rooted in Luke 14:7-14 and considers the importance of nurturing our relationships.

A four-week worship series called “The Table: A Place for Everyone” continues on Sunday, February 12, as we explore the practical effects of generosity. The second message in the series, “Setting,” is rooted in Psalm 78:17-20 and considers the connection between need and provision.

A four-week worship series called “The Table: A Place for Everyone” begins on Sunday, February 5, as we explore the practical effects of generosity. The first message in the series, “Building,” is rooted in Matthew 7:24-29 and considers how to construct a solid foundation in life.

A two-week worship series called “20/40 Vision: Invitation + Incarnation” concludes on Sunday, January 29, as we explore a vision for a church that is willing to face the realities of the 21st Century. The final message in the series, “The Service,” is rooted in Matthew 25:31-46 and considers what it means to live a life that embodies the ways of Jesus.

A two-week worship series called “20/40 Vision: Invitation + Incarnation” begins on Sunday, January 22, as we explore a vision for a church that is willing to face the realities of the 21st Century. The first message in the series, “The Search,” is rooted in Matthew 18:10-14 and considers what it means to live an invitational life.

On Sunday, January 15, we at Morning Star turn to Matthew 3:13-17 in honor of the baptism of Jesus. The message, “Well Pleased,” will invite us to consider God’s love for us as the very core of our identity.

On Sunday, January 8, we at Morning Star observe Epiphany, the celebration of the wise men’s visit to the Christ Child. The message, “Starring . . . You,” is 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, January 1, we at Morning Star welcome 2023 with a renewed commitment to love God, follow Jesus and serve others. The message is rooted in Jeremiah 31:31-34.

Morning Star’s family-friendly Christmas Eve services includes candlelight, Christmas carols, favorite scripture readings and special music. Come, O Come, Emmanuel!

A four-week worship series called “Once Again: Yesterday’s Words, Today’s Hope,” concludes on December 18. As we make our way to Christmas, we shall listen to the voice of the prophet Isaiah, teaching us not just to celebrate what God has done for us but to keep our eyes open for God’s mysterious work of deliverance and healing. The final message in the series, “God With Us,” is rooted in Isaiah 7...

A four-week worship series called “Once Again: Yesterday’s Words, Today’s Hope,” continues on December 4. As we make our way to Christmas, we shall listen to the voice of the prophet Isaiah, teaching us not just to celebrate what God has done for us but to keep our eyes open for God’s mysterious work of deliverance and healing. The second message in the series, “Restoration of Justice,” is rooted...