Sermon in a Senrence: "The more you give, the more God gives you."

Action Steps:

1. Familiarize yourself with the tithe. Listen to Brent’s message from last week.

2. Ask yourself: “What does cheerful giving look like for me?”

3. Consider giving to Kingdom Builders!

Bryan Haville joins the podcast to discuss his role as deacon and how we can rethink what worship is and how that impacts the way we worship on Sundays.

Sermon in a sentence:

Action Steps/Application:

More verse references: 2 Corinthians 8:11–12; John 10:17-18

Pastor Spencer Bernard joins the podcast to discuss his role as the Lead Teaching Pastor and overseer of the Sunday Service Experience at Hometown. Is the Sunday service for the visitor or the member? How do you go about putting together a sermon? Should we be preaching expository or topical style?

Sermon in a sentence" “Gratitude requires a response.”

Application: Create a gratitude journal

Pastors Deacon Ales and Jim Bosholm join the podcast to discuss the importance and challenges of running a successful kids ministry, their roles in it and why it is one of our Divine Focus ministries at Hometown.

Sermon in a sentence: "If you want uncomplicated relationships, love like Jesus loves."

Action Steps:

1. Ask, “Who’s hard for me to love right now?”

2. Do one unexpected act of love

3. Invite Jesus to love them through you.

Tom McManus joins the podcast to discuss the importance of teen ministry at Hometown, his new role as deacon and how we go about discipling our youth.

Sermon in a Sentence: “Godly friendships create sparks that lead to stronger faith.”

Application: 

• Find a Friend Who Causes Friction

• Actively Build Strength

• Multiply Your Impact