Beyond Sunday Morning.

"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says... [W]hoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do." James 1:22, 25

Weekly Sermon Resources

For Study + Discussion

Sermon Recap | April 19th, 2026
April 22nd, 2026
A shocking statistic reveals that the average churchgoer hears 4,000 sermons, sings 20,000 songs, participates in 8,000 public prayers, yet leads zero people to Jesus. This isn't meant as condemnation, but as a wake-up call to the incredible power available to every believer through the Holy Spirit. The Book of Acts chronicles the acts of early followers of Jesus - and it's a book that continues t...
Discussion Guide | April 19th, 2026
April 20th, 2026
This sermon focuses on the power of the Holy Spirit for witnessing and evangelism, drawing from Acts 1:1-11. Dr. Shuler challenges the congregation to move beyond passive church attendance to active witnessing, emphasizing that the average churchgoer hears thousands of sermons but leads zero people to Jesus.The message explores Jesus' ascension and His command to wait for the Holy Spirit's power b...
Sermon Recap | April 5th, 2026
April 8th, 2026
Easter represents the most powerful truth in human history - that God walked this earth, died on the cross, and rose from the dead. This resurrection isn't just a historical event to commemorate once a year; it's the foundation of a living hope that transforms how we face every challenge in life. The resurrection of Jesus Christ offers more than just hope for eternity - it provides what Scripture ...
Discussion Guide | April 5th, 2026
April 6th, 2026
This Easter sermon focuses on the transformative power of Jesus' resurrection and the living hope it provides to believers. Dr. Bill Shuler emphasizes that the resurrection of Jesus Christ offers not just future hope for eternal life, but present hope for all circumstances we face in life. He contrasts a society without belief in the afterlife (symbolized by 'Acirema' - America spelled backwards) ...
Sermon Recap | March 29th, 2026
April 1st, 2026
As we approach Easter, we find ourselves in one of the most significant weeks in Christian history - Holy Week. This journey begins with Palm Sunday, a day of celebration and triumph, but it leads to something far deeper than surface-level festivities. It calls us to examine our level of commitment to Christ and challenges us to move beyond mere involvement to true dedication. The phrase "set like...