April 2026 Sermons

The mission of our church is “We use our resources, tangible and intangible, to minimize human suffering and enhance human well-being. This is godliness to us.”

The “Jesus Before Christianity” series addresses the crucial need for clarity about what it truly means to follow Jesus Christ, beyond the label “Christian.”

Shared from a post:

• I Will Not Go Above and Beyond When It’s Expected and Not Appreciated.

• I Will Not Go Back and Forth in Unproductive Cycles

• I Will Not Go Out of My Way for Misaligned Detours

•  I Will Not Go the Way of Doing Too Much and Over‑Functioning

• Start by naming patterns, not people. Patterns often tell the truth when emotions are conflicted.

• Practice pausing instead of reacting. Discernment lives in the pause.

• Strengthen internal regulations. Leaving or changing a relationship often triggers anxiety, guilt, or fear of rejection.

• Seek wise witnesses. Discernment grows in community. Look for people who listen without pushing an agenda.

• Identify one thing that is holy in your life, your time, your rest, your emotional energy, your peace, and intentionally guard it this week. Protect and Clutch Your Pearls

• Release one situation where you have been carrying responsibility that belongs to someone else or to God. Let love remain but step out of control. Trust God with One Outcome.

The mission of our church is “We use our resources, tangible and intangible, to minimize human suffering and enhance human well-being. This is godliness to us.”

The “Jesus Before Christianity” series addresses the crucial need for clarity about what it truly means to follow Jesus Christ, beyond the label “Christian.”

• The resurrection offers a way of making sense of life when the world feels unstable and uncertain. It provides a foundation for meaning and purpose in a reality that often feels fragile.

•  The resurrection reminds us that what appears finished is not always final. It is a reminder that God is still at work in places that seem closed, still bringing life from situations that feel beyond repair.

•  The resurrection pushes us toward shared dignity, mutual care, and the restoration of relationships. Flourishing is no longer individual achievement but collective possibility.

• The resurrection also challenges how we use what we have been given. Time, talent, influence, and resources are not meant to be preserved only for survival or comfort.

• Resurrection faith moves us toward stewardship that promotes life, justice, and compassion. It shifts us from merely getting through life to participating in God’s renewing work within it.

• The resurrection reshapes how we understand worship. Worship is not confined to a building, a liturgy, or a season. It becomes a way of life, an ongoing posture of trust, gratitude, and surrender to the God who has already defeated death.