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

Discussion Guide | Feb. 9, 2025
February 10th, 2025
This week's sermon focuses on discovering and living out God's calling in our lives. Before we're called to do something, we're first called to someone - God. Using the story from 2 Kings 6:1-7 about a lost axe head that miraculously floated, Pastor Bill draws parallels between losing one's 'cutting edge' in faith and the importance of reclaiming our effectiveness for God's kingdom. The message en...
Discussion Guide | Feb. 2, 2025
February 3rd, 2025
Pastor Bill began this week emphasizing the power of faith and community in times of tragedy and loss. He briefly recounted the story of a family in our church who experienced the loss of their unborn child and how their faith and the support of their community helped them through this difficult time. This week's sermon highlighted the importance of serving others and using our unique gifts and ex...
Sermon Recap | Jan. 26, 2025
January 29th, 2025
In today's fast-paced world, particularly in busy metropolitan areas, isolation has become increasingly common. Yet, experts agree that our greatest need as humans is to love and be loved - to share life together in meaningful ways. The Bible makes it clear that isolation is unwise and that we're created for community. Proverbs 18:1 warns that whoever isolates themselves "seeks their own desire" a...
Discussion Guide | Jan. 26, 2025
January 27th, 2025
This week Pastor Bill emphasized the importance of community and relationships within the church, highlighting that we are 'better together.' He draws on biblical examples of meaningful relationships, such as Ruth and Naomi, Jonathan and David, and Paul and Barnabas, to illustrate how God uses connections to fulfill His purposes. The message encourages believers to be intentional about forming dee...
Sermon Recap | Jan. 19, 2025
January 23rd, 2025
Being filled with faith means more than just believing - it requires intentional action and commitment to living like Jesus in every aspect of life. True discipleship goes beyond casual church attendance to becoming fully immersed in God's Word and ways. A disciple is more than just a follower - it means being a worshiper and servant of Jesus Christ. The word appears 269 times in Scripture, emphas...