September 7, 2025 Matthew 5:1–12 “Backward” Blessings Service Overview: Jesus opens the Sermon on the Mount with a radical list of blessings that flip the world’s values upside down. In these “beatitudes,” we discover who is truly blessed in God’s kingdom, and it’s not who we’d expect. These words challenge our assumptions and invite us...
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Matthew 22:34-40–“The Law and Christians”
Message for the Hillsdale Free Methodist Church August 31st, 2025 Message Text: Matthew 22:34-40 “The Law and Christians” Service Orientation: The Law does not save us but still has important functions in the life of a Christian. Today this point is seldom considered and is hardly ever observed to the great detriment to the name...
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Acts 4:32–37 – “The Generous Life: Open Hands, Full Hearts”
August 24, 2025 Deuteronomy 15:7-11 & Acts 4:32–37 “Open-Handed: Stewarding well what God Gives” “The Generous Life: Open Hands, Full Hearts” Service Overview: Acts 4 gives a glimpse of a community marked by radical generosity. The early church lived with open hands, meeting needs and strengthening unity. Their generosity wasn’t forced, it flowed from...
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Exodus 35:20–29 & 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 “Don’t Hold Back: What’s in Your Hand?”
August 17, 2025 Exodus 35:20–29 & 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 “Open-Handed: Stewarding well what God Gives” Week 2 – “Don’t Hold Back: What’s in Your Hand?” Service Overview: Exodus 35 and 2 Corinthians 8 paint a picture of a people offering their time, talents, and treasure to build something holy. As God’s people, we are invited...
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1 Chronicles 29:10-14 – “It’s Not Yours (And That’s Good News)”
August 3, 2025 1 Chronicles 29:10-14 “Open-Handed: Stewarding well what God Gives” Week 1 – “It’s Not Yours (And That’s Good News)” Service Overview: In 1 Chronicles 29, David declares that everything in heaven and earth belongs to the Lord. When we begin with this truth, it reorients how we view our possessions, time, and...
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Church at the Park
This Sunday is church at the park. Be sure to join us at 10 AM at Owen Memorial Park at Baw Beese Lake for worship, baptism, and potluck. While there are no extensive notes for this service, below are the service elements and song lyrics as they may be handy to have on your phone....
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Exodus 40 – “God in the Camp”
July 20, 2025 Exodus 40 “God in the Camp” Service Overview: Exodus ends not with rules or rebellion, but with glory. As the tabernacle is set up and anointed, the Lord Himself descends to dwell among His people. Exodus 40 reminds us that God’s desire has always been to dwell with His people and guide...
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Exodus 39 – “Obedience in Every Thread”
July 13, 2025 Exodus 39 “Obedience in Every Thread” Service Overview: Exodus 39 draws our attention to the meticulous obedience of the Israelites in crafting the priestly garments and completing the tabernacle. Every thread, every detail, every action reflected reverent obedience to God’s instructions. As the final pieces are delivered to Moses, the text affirms...
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Exodus 36:8-38:31 “The Work of Worship”
July 6, 2025 Exodus 36:8-38:31 “The Work of Worship” Service Overview: Exodus 36–38 recounts the detailed obedience of God’s people as they construct the tabernacle. Though tedious on the surface, every thread and plank reveals hearts devoted to God’s presence. Their faithful work reminds us that true worship isn’t just about feelings—it’s about following God’s...