When our world is shattered, how do we pick up the pieces and get back to normal? When we’ve lost something and are grieving, our capacity for restoration depends on finding God’s mercies in the dark times. We have to face grief square in the face and invite God into that darkness if we are … [Read More…] Running to Reality
As we wrap up this series, Pastor Eric asks an important question: how can we know that God loves us now and will continue to forever? Through the passage, we learn that there’s nothing we can do to cause God’s love, because He first loved us; and there’s nothing that we can do that will … [Read More…] How Can I Know God Loves Me?
In Pastor Ed Stetzer’s final message at The Moody Church, we look at what it means for our church family to be all in for the gospel of Jesus Christ and His mission. Three things that a healthy church needs to live out: a world-changing message of the gospel of the Kingdom, a life-changing message … [Read More…] Healthy Church Members Part 2
Is this world broken? If it is, can it be fixed? In this message, Pastor Eric continues our study through Romans 8. We learn that brokenness does not necessarily lead to brokenness. There is surprising hope for our world. Romans 8:18-28
As we prepare for the arrival of our new senior pastor, we reflect on our individual roles in creating a healthy church. In this sermon, we explore what it means for a person to love the Lord with all their heart and soul. The outpouring of that reality is a church member who contributes to … [Read More…] Healthy Church Members
Are we all really God’s children? In this sermon, Pastor Eric shares three thing that are true about all children of God: we’re all debtors, we’re all adopted, and we’re all inheritors. Romans 8:12-17
We’re three weeks away from the arrival of a new Senior Pastor at The Moody Church. As we enter a new season in the life of our church, how does scripture guide us in preparing our hearts for such as time? In the first of a 3-part series, Pastor Ed describes the unique role and … [Read More…] The Pastor’s Role in a Healthy Church
What does it mean to live life to the fullest? To let our spirits soar? Our culture has embraced a philosophy promoting ways to live as freely as possible; we tend to pursue our personal pleasures above all else. But our culture has failed to define what it truly means to live. In this passage, … [Read More…] The Secret of True Spirituality
How does prayer demonstrate our dependence and trust in God in real life? In the midst of pain and difficulty, prayerful dependence on God rains down heavenly peace and perspective. The ones who have walked through the deepest valley often have the most incredible joy. The prayers of the righteous produce joy and praise in … [Read More…] Living and Demonstrating Dependence through Prayer
Why should we listen to God? In this passage, God speaks to the church at Laodicea. It’s a passage of scripture that implores to us listen up when God speaks directly to us. Through this church’s example, we learn that God knows us, He knows what we need, and He loves us enough to discipline … [Read More…] Listening to God
