Designed to Serve: Equipped for a Purpose

Imagine coming across a construction site where workers have all the right equipment—hard hats, tool belts, heavy machinery—but they're just standing around talking about buildings they once constructed. When asked why they aren't working, they explain they have no blueprint or direction. This perfectly illustrates many churches today: full of well-equipped Christians with sermons, podcasts, and Bible studies, but not actually building anything.

The purpose of this "Designe

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Designed to Serve: Understanding Your Role in the Body of Christ

Have you ever wondered why churches often refer to themselves as "the body"? This term isn't just church jargon—it's a powerful biblical concept that helps us understand how God designed His church to function.

The church isn't just a building or a loose collection of individuals. It's a living, breathing body with each part required to play its role so that the whole can grow strong, unified, and effective in its mission.

Why Does the Bible Compare the Church to a Body?

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Made For More: Discovering Your Purpose in God's Design

Have you ever asked yourself, "What am I doing here?" or "What am I here for?" These questions often surface during difficult times or even while sitting in church wondering about your purpose. The truth is, God has designed each of us with intention and purpose.

While our culture teaches us to chase purpose through status or workplace achievements, God has a different perspective. He wants us to discover our purpose through His design for us in and through the church.

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Designed to Serve: Discovering Your Purpose, Embracing Your Calling, Building the Body

Welcome to our new message series, Designed to Serve. This series is a powerful reminder that every believer is uniquely created by God—not just to exist, but to live out a divine purpose. Serving isn’t an optional extra in the Christian life; it’s central to who we are as followers of Christ.

The Bible reminds us in Ephesians 2:10 that “we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them” (ESV). God did

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Recognizing Jesus in the Breaking of Bread: Lessons from the Road to Emmaus

In the final chapter of Luke, we find one of the most powerful post-resurrection stories in scripture. Two disciples, heartbroken and confused after Jesus' crucifixion, are walking the seven-mile journey from Jerusalem to Emmaus. What should have been a routine trip became an extraordinary encounter that transformed their understanding and ignited their faith.

When Jesus Walks Beside Us Without Us Recognizing Him

These disciples were in the middle of their heartbreak and dis

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Remembering Christ: How Your Brokenness Becomes Part of God's Story

Remembering Christ: How Your Brokenness Becomes Part of God's Story

How does your life change when you rightly remember Christ each day? What happens when you forget the blessings God has worked in and through you? These questions invite us to reflect on the transformative power of remembering who God is and what He has done.

The Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians offers profound insights into the value of knowing Christ above all else. Written from prison, Paul wanted

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Finding Jesus in Every Scripture: The Road to Emmaus Revelation

In Luke 24, we find two disciples walking on a seven-mile journey from Jerusalem to Emmaus. This encounter happened after Jesus' crucifixion, on the very day of His resurrection. These disciples were discussing recent events when they encountered someone they didn't recognize - Jesus himself.

As they walked, they shared their disappointment about Jesus' death, explaining how they had hoped He would be the one to deliver them. They mentioned reports of His empty tomb but exp

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The Secret to Contentment: Finding Peace in Every Circumstance

Based on the Message by James Schick

How much is enough? When we think about this question, many things might come to mind - food, entertainment, business success, financial security. For most of us, the answer often seems to be "just a little bit more," as John D. Rockefeller famously said.

But what if our approach to contentment is fundamentally flawed? What if true contentment isn't found in our circumstances at all?

Our Contentment Is Based on Its Content

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Finding Jesus on the Road to Emmaus: When You Know the Story But Miss the Savior

In Luke 24, we find two disciples walking the long road from Jerusalem to Emmaus after Jesus' crucifixion. They're joined by a stranger - Jesus himself - though they don't recognize him. When Jesus asks what they're discussing, they're shocked that anyone could be unaware of recent events.

What Happens When We Know About Jesus But Don't Really Know Him?

These disciples knew the facts. They could recite the story perfectly:

"Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, a man who was a prophe

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Raising Children in Faith: A Biblical Approach to Parenting

Influences come from every direction, so how do we raise children who love and follow God? The foundation for spiritual parenting comes from Deuteronomy 6:4-9, where God provides clear instructions for passing faith to the next generation.

What Does It Mean to Dedicate a Child to God?

Child dedication isn't baptism or a salvation experience. Rather, it's a commitment by parents and the church family to raise a child in the knowledge and love of God. It's a practice with bibl

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Serving Like Jesus: The True Measure of Greatness

Our world may be obsessed with status, power, and recognition, Jesus offers a radically different perspective on what makes someone truly great. Even after witnessing countless miracles and participating in the first communion, the disciples fell into an argument about which of them was the greatest. This reveals something profound about human nature and gives us an important lesson about true leadership.

What Does True Greatness Look Like According to Jesus?

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The Power of Persistent Prayer: Why We Should Never Give Up

Prayer can sometimes feel like shouting into the void. We pray and pray, yet it seems like our words don't make it past the ceiling. In those moments, we wonder if God is listening or if He's chosen to remain silent.

But Jesus has a powerful message for us about persistence in prayer that can transform our prayer life and renew our faith.

What Does Jesus Teach About Persistent Prayer?

In Luke 18:1-8, Jesus tells a parable specifically "to the effect that they ought always to

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The Posture of a Godly Father: Lessons from Luke 18

In Luke 18:9-14, Jesus tells a powerful parable that reveals the heart posture God desires from all of us, especially those in leadership roles like fathers. While this message is particularly relevant on Father's Day, its truth applies to everyone seeking to live a godly life.

What Does True Spiritual Posture Look Like?

Jesus begins this parable by explaining his audience: "He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and treated othe

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Living God's Vision for the Church: The Cost, Call, and Celebration

Where there is no vision, the people perish. This powerful truth from Proverbs 29:18 reminds us that without clear direction, we tend to cast off restraint and simply do whatever we want. Vision gives us purpose, clarity, and direction. Without it, we drift aimlessly, wondering why we're here and what we're doing.

What Happens When a Church Lacks Vision?

Vision is not merely what a pastor dreams—it's what the people actually do. It's seen in our decisions, our ministries, an

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Answering God's Call: The Invitation to Come and Dine

In the kingdom of God, the rules are different than what we're used to in our everyday lives. Jesus teaches us about generosity without expectation, grace without condition, and a calling that compels us to invite others to the table.

What Does True Kingdom Generosity Look Like?

In Luke 14:12-14, Jesus redirects His attention to the host of a dinner and challenges our conventional understanding of hospitality:

"When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends o

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