In this Advent sermon, “A Moment of Interruption,” Pastor Katy explores Luke 1:5–22 and the story of Zechariah—a faithful priest whose carefully planned life is interrupted by an angel and an impossible promise. As we begin our “Holy Moments” Advent & Christmas series at Church of the Messiah, we ask: What if the interruptions we resent or avoid are actually the very places where God is breaking in? Through Zechariah’s fear, questions, and season of enforced silence, we discover how God meets us at the end of human possibility and invites us into deeper trust.

If your life feels full of unexpected detours, delays, or disruptions, this message invites you to see them not just as annoyances, but as potential holy moments—opportunities to grow closer to God, to serve others, and to be reoriented toward God’s hope and purposes. Use this sermon for personal reflection, family conversation, or Life Group discussion as you move through Advent. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe so you can continue journeying with us through the “Holy Moments” series this season.

On Christ the King Sunday, Pastor Katy concludes our Impossible Promise of Enough series with a powerful message about liberation. Drawing from Leviticus 25 and Luke 17:11–19, we explore God’s radical vision of Jubilee—a reset where debts are forgiven, land is restored, and those who are enslaved or excluded are set free. In the healing of ten men with leprosy, Jesus embodies that Jubilee freedom, restoring not only bodies but dignity, community, and hope.

We also look at the life of Harriet Tubman, a Methodist woman whose own freedom propelled her to risk everything so that others could be free too. Her story challenges us to do more than receive God’s liberation—it calls us to participate in it. What would it look like for you to practice Jubilee in your finances, relationships, and daily choices? Watch, reflect, and take your next step toward living as a person set free in Christ and an agent of God’s freedom for others.

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What if there really is enough for everyone? In this message from our series “The (im)Possible Promise of Enough,” Pastor Katy explores God’s call to leave holy margins in our lives. Drawing from Leviticus 19:9–10, Deuteronomy 24:19–21, and Matthew 5:38–48, we look at the ancient practice of leaving the edges of the field for the poor, the immigrant, the orphan, and the widow—and how that challenges our modern 100% lifestyle of jam-packed schedules, overfull closets, and scarcity thinking.

Whether you’re listening on your own or with a Life Group, this sermon invites you to ask: Do I really need the 100% living, 100% taking life? Discover what it might look like to take what you truly need, create margin in your time, money, and energy, and join God in making sure others have what they need too. This message was preached by Pastor Katy at Church of the Messiah (Westerville, Ohio) on November 16, 2025. Like, subscribe, and share if this encourages you—and visit our website to learn more about connecting with our community.

When God stirs willing hearts, ordinary offerings become extraordinary provision. In “The Impossible Promise of Resources,” Pastor Pete Elliott walks through Exodus 35–36 and the tabernacle offering to show how God turns scarcity into more than enough—not just with money, but with our skills, time, relationships, and stories. Jesus models this in the feeding of the multitudes: “You give them something to eat.” Rewatch to be encouraged and commissioned to offer what you have for God’s mission. Scripture: Exodus 35:4–9, 20–21, 29; 36:2–5

All Saints’ Sunday at Church of the Messiah (Westerville, OH). Pastor Katy Wheat Borhauer continues The Impossible Promise of Enough with “The Impossible Promise of Rest,” drawing from Exodus 20; 23 and Mark 2:23–3:6. Sabbath is not another rule to keep—it’s God’s gift that forms us in rest, worship, resistance, and delight as we trust the God who is enough.

The Impossible Promise of Provision | Exodus 16; John 6:24–35

In a world driven by scarcity and self-sufficiency, Jesus declares, “I am the Bread of Life.” Pastor Katy explores how God’s provision shows up—from manna in the wilderness to the daily mercies we often overlook—and how practicing trust reshapes our habits, hope, and generosity.

Yesterday we named a question many of us carry: What about other religions? With Pastor Katy, Pastor Pete, and Dr. Jeff Jaynes, we were reminded that following Jesus in a diverse world isn’t about anxiety or avoidance, it’s about living Romans 12:17–21 in everyday ways: choosing what is right in the eyes of others, letting go of payback, and overcoming evil with good. We can be deeply rooted in Christ and genuinely curious about our neighbors; honest conviction and humble listening can sit at the same table. This week, try one simple step: ask a coworker or classmate from a different tradition about a practice that’s meaningful to them, really listen, and then share briefly how Jesus is shaping your own life. As we do, we make peace visible and give a faithful answer to a beautifully diverse world.

No Time is Wasted | Pastor Katy Wheat Borhauer | Exodus 16; Proverbs 8:22–31

Even in wilderness seasons, God is cultivating wonder, creativity, and purpose. This message explores how manna teaches daily trust and how Wisdom invites us to notice God’s presence in ordinary time. If you’re in a season that feels “in between,” this sermon offers practical steps to gather today’s grace.

“Purpose Is Present” (Week Four of *On Purpose*)—Pastor Pete teaches from Matthew 14:13–21 (the feeding of the 5,000) to show how Jesus meets scarcity with compassion and turns “not enough” into “more than enough.” The sermon’s core idea: our purpose is revealed when we pay attention to what we already have and who needs it right now.

Who Am I? | Pastor Katy Wheat Borhauer | 9.28.25

Yesterday’s message invited us to lay down the labels we’ve carried and receive the name Jesus gives: Beloved. Through Saul’s blinding encounter on the Damascus road (Acts 9:1–19) and Peter’s breakfast of restoration with Jesus (John 21:15–19), we heard that grace doesn’t erase our story—it reclaims it and sends us with purpose. In Christ, your past doesn’t disqualify you; it becomes part of the testimony God uses to love and serve others.

Sermon Details

Series: On Purpose (Week 3)

Title: Who Am I?

Preacher: Pastor Katy Wheat Borhauer

Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025

Scripture: Acts 9:1–19; John 21:15–19 (NRSV)

Big Idea: God names you Beloved and then calls you into purpose. Purpose is a response to belovedness—not a way to earn it.