Merlin Miller continues to focus on Nehemiah 1:1-3, this time focusing on areas of trouble & shame that we have today in our personal lives, our families and our churches due to broken down walls & burned gates. Though the message is tough to hear, we can not hope to repair those breeches unless we are aware of them.
02: Trouble & Shame
Merlin Miller gives the second message from the Nehemiah series, from Nehemiah 1:1-3. Nehemiah inquires about the status of those left behind in Judah, particularly the city of Jerusalem. The answer given is that they are in great “trouble and shame”, evidenced by the broken down wall and burned gates of that great city. What can we learn in addition to these historical facts?
Introduction to Nehemiah
Merlin Miller begins a new series: a study of the book of Nehemiah. This first sermon is an introduction to this series, setting up for a subsequent exegetical teaching of this dynamic book of Old Testament Scripture.
Cost of Discipleship
On this missions Sunday morning we will hear from a few people from our church who have recently gone on a mission trip of some kind. Kris Reckers will also share from the Word.
Search Me, O God
Merlin Miller preaches a preparatory sermon for Communion based on Psalm 139:23.
Foundations: Sanctity of Life
Merlin Miller preaches the final message from the Foundations series based on our Statement of Theology and our Statement of Faith & Practice. This final installment focuses on the sanctity of life.
Awake or Asleep
Merlin Miller preaches a special baptism message from 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 entitles “Awake or Asleep”.
Foundations: Submission
Merlin Miller continues the Foundations series based on our Statement of Faith and Practice. The focus of this particular message is on submission, specifically submission to God’s order. Again this worldview is counter-cultural, yet evident in Scripture.
Wrestling With God
Glen Gingerich fills in for Merlin on short notice. Message about Jacob wrestling with God from Genesis 28.
Foundations: Nonresistance
As things return to more normal, Merlin Miller returns to the Foundations series. The focus of this message, taken from our Statement of Faith and Practice is on nonresistance. This worldview is somewhat unique to Anabaptist faith, yet is well represented in Scripture.
Songs of Ascent (3)
Merlin Miller continues the devotional messages on the songs of ascent from the book of Psalms. This time the text is Psalm 134. This is the final song, exhorting us to give all our focus to bless the Lord…and asking for His blessing on us.
Songs of Ascent (2)
Merlin Miller continues the devotional messages on the songs of ascent from the book of Psalms. This time the text is Psalm 130. As we get closer to the presence of the Lord the focus changes from those things around us to those things within us.
Songs of Ascent
As we continue our devotional messages, Merlin Miller does a short focus on the songs of ascent from the book of Psalms. This first message is taken primarily from Psalm 120.
The Day Of The Lord Will Come (Part 2)
In part 2 of a brief devotional of 2 Peter 3 Merlin Miller shares how we, as believers, should respond since we know the certainty of the coming of the return of Jesus Christ. He also shares the worthiness of Jesus Christ, for who He is and what He has done.
The Day Of The Lord Will Come (Part 1)
In part 1 of a brief devotional of 2 Peter 3 Merlin Miller shares the certainty of God's promise that Jesus Christ will return and that when he does the earth and heavens will be destroyed and we will be judged. He also shares the incredible gift of grace that God has given us in being patient with us before that great and awful Day.
The Good Portion
Merlin Miller shares a devotional message from Jesus' interaction with Martha and Mary in Luke 10:38-42. There are many things that take our time and attention, but this brief exchange shows us that there are some things that are most important. This message ties in to our theme of Back to the Basics, looks back at the challenge issued at the beginning of our quarantine time, and looks forward to when that time may end.
Sown in Weakness, Raised in Power
Merlin Miller shares an Easter message in a scenario unlike any other Easter we’ve experienced. This message is the culmination of the previous 3 devotional messages looking not only back at the reality of the resurrection, but looking forward to the ultimate resurrection we are waiting on.
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Glad For Weaknesses
Merlin Miller shares another devotional message from our time of separation due to Covid-19, this time from 2 Corinthians 12:9 titled Glad for weaknesses. Though none of us like things that reveal our weaknesses, the Bible exhorts us to take an “upside down” view of those things, realizing that God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness.
Video Version Here: https://youtu.be/paxYTt1yblI
Look To The Unseen
Merlin Miller shares the second devotional message in the midst of everyone being quarantined. This time the focus is how what we see around us is very real, & difficult, but in the scope of an all-powerful God and the reality of eternity, it is a light momentary affliction that is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory. Can we see it that way? Are we looking to the unseen?
Video Version Here: https://youtu.be/C2ysMHJVpyM
Make the Best Use of Your Time
Merlin Miller shares a devotional message directly for the time we find ourselves in. Life has changed dramatically for us in a really short timeframe, and much of that change is seen as negative. Is it possible to see this change as an opportunity? And if so, what should we do with that opportunity?
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