June 14, 2026 Matthew 16:13–18 “Built by Jesus” Overview: Jesus did not simply leave behind a set of ideas, He established a people. In this opening week, we’ll take a fresh look at Christ’s promise to build His church and why the local church still matters deeply today. God continues to transform lives and...
Imago Dei Series Message for the Hillsdale Free Methodist Church May 17th, 2026 Message Text: 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 “Humanity and Death” Service Orientation: God created us to live. Everything about us fights death. But, only when one is “in Christ” can he have the hope of having a life that is truly life beyond...
Imago Dei Series Message for the Hillsdale Free Methodist Church May 10th , 2026 Message Text: Romans 13:8-14 “Humanity and Law/Ethics” Service Orientation: Because we are made in God’s likeness and image, and since the Law of God reflects God’s likeness and image; one cannot be truly, fully human apart from following God’s Law....
Imago Dei Series Message for the Hillsdale Free Methodist Church May 3rd, 2026 Message Text: Romans 5:12-19 “Humanity and Sin” Service Orientation: God made mankind perfect. But, man chose to sin and disobeyed God. Ever since man has been corrupt and perverted. Man’s inner struggle between what he was created to be and what...
Imago Dei Series Message for the Hillsdale Free Methodist Church April 26th, 2026 Message Text: Genesis 2:15-24 “God’s Likeness” Service Orientation: Humans were created in God’s likeness and image. This includes traits that make us distinctively human. It also includes all sorts of divine expectations from us. The Word for the Day: Likeness...
Who Am I? Living Out an Identity Grounded in God’s Reality April 19, 2026 The Nature and Importance of Identity –Human vs. individual –Independent vs. dependent on others –Unchangeable vs. changeable –Outside our control vs. within our control Over and over in Scripture, we see a progression from reality to identity to action. Physical...
April 12, 2026 James 5:13-20 “Real Faith Prays” Service Overview: James ends with a vibrant picture of a healthy and God-honoring church… a community that prays in suffering, sings in joy, calls for the elders when sick, confesses sin, seeks restoration, and intercedes with expectation. Memory Verse for the Week: Psalm 145:18 –...
