First Shallowater: Weekly Worship Messages

NO OFFENSE: Unoffendable

From the latest headline to social media comments, to the personwho just cut you off in traffic—there are plenty of opportunities to be offended each day.
But what if we decided to respond differently to those around us? Together, let’s learn how to live with No Offense.

So Why Wouldn't I?

GOOD FAITH: Faith Produces Purpose

FAITH. We hear this word all the time in church. We are told to have it, to practice it, to grow it;  but what is faith? What does faith look like? What impact does faith have on me? There are several stories in the gospels where Jesus actually identifies people with faith, and commends them for it. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to take a look at a few of these stories, and let Jesus show us what faith is, how it works, and what it will do in our lives.

GOOD FAITH: Faith Despite Doubt

FAITH. We hear this word all the time in church. We are told to have it, to practice it, to grow it;  but what is faith? What does faith look like? What impact does faith have on me? There are several stories in the gospels where Jesus actually identifies people with faith, and commends them for it. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to take a look at a few of these stories, and let Jesus show us what faith is, how it works, and what it will do in our lives.

GOOD FAITH: Faith for Forgiveness

FAITH. We hear this word all the time in church. We are told to have it, to practice it, to grow it;  but what is faith? What does faith look like? What impact does faith have on me? There are several stories in the gospels where Jesus actually identifies people with faith, and commends them for it. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to take a look at a few of these stories, and let Jesus show us what faith is, how it works, and what it will do in our lives.

GOOD FAITH: Faith for Healing

FAITH. We hear this word all the time in church. We are told to have it, to practice it, to grow it;  but what is faith? What does faith look like? What impact does faith have on me? There are several stories in the gospels where Jesus actually identifies people with faith, and commends them for it. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to take a look at a few of these stories, and let Jesus show us what faith is, how it works, and what it will do in our lives.

GOOD FAITH: What is faith?

FAITH. We hear this word all the time in church. We are told to have it, to practice it, to grow it;  but what is faith? What does faith look like? What impact does faith have on me? There are several stories in the gospels where Jesus actually identifies people with faith, and commends them for it. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to take a look at a few of these stories, and let Jesus show us what faith is, how it works, and what it will do in our lives.

HOPE IN ACTION: Committing to God

What keeps us going through the hard times? How do we stand up under the weight of painful or difficult circumstances? Hope. Hope that things will get better, that’s what gets us through. But, what does it mean to have hope?  Hope is more than a feeling. Hope is confidence in the goodness of God. Hope moves us to action. We don’t wait around for our hopes to be fulfilled. Empowered by the Spirit of God, we actively work to see our hopes realized. Join us this Sunday as we experience together HOPE IN ACTION!

HOPE IN ACTION: Focusing on the Task

What keeps us going through the hard times? How do we stand up under the weight of painful or difficult circumstances? Hope. Hope that things will get better, that’s what gets us through. But, what does it mean to have hope?  Hope is more than a feeling. Hope is confidence in the goodness of God. Hope moves us to action. We don’t wait around for our hopes to be fulfilled. Empowered by the Spirit of God, we actively work to see our hopes realized. Join us this Sunday as we experience together HOPE IN ACTION!

HOPE IN ACTION: Walk in Faith Not Fear

What keeps us going through the hard times? How do we stand up under the weight of painful or difficult circumstances? Hope. Hope that things will get better, that’s what gets us through. But, what does it mean to have hope?  Hope is more than a feeling. Hope is confidence in the goodness of God. Hope moves us to action. We don’t wait around for our hopes to be fulfilled. Empowered by the Spirit of God, we actively work to see our hopes realized. Join us this Sunday as we experience together HOPE IN ACTION!