This sermon reflects on the feeling that often follows big spiritual moments like Easter, where people wonder if there is something more, and explains that this restlessness is actually a God-given invitation to deeper relationship and fulfillment. It emphasizes that God is not finished with us, is always working through every season and process, and is continually doing new things even when we don’t recognize them. Finally, it reassures that Jesus meets us in our doubts and questions—just as He did with Thomas—and invites us to encounter Him personally, reminding us that there is always more available in Him.

This sermon teaches that God’s nature is to always do “more,” from creation to salvation, continually offering new life, purpose, and deeper relationship with Him. It explains that this “more” is ultimately fulfilled through Jesus’ death on the cross, His resurrection, and the gift of the Holy Spirit, which brings forgiveness, eternal life, and God’s presence within believers. Finally, it challenges listeners to choose between the “more” God offers—leading to life—and the counterfeit “more” of sin and the world, which leads to death.

This sermon teaches that although Christians often fall back into the same sins and struggles, God calls them to break that cycle and live in freedom. It reminds believers that the struggle with sin is real, but through Jesus they are made new and no longer defined by their past. The message gives practical steps—knowing God, being transformed, living differently, staying accountable, and depending on His grace—to help people walk in victory and move forward.

This sermon teaches that while we naturally desire to “have things our way,” our choices especially who we walk with—shape our wisdom, consequences, and ultimately our future. Drawing from Proverbs 13:20, it emphasizes that true wisdom comes from living out God’s truth alongside wise influences, while aligning with foolish patterns leads to harm and repeated cycles. Ultimately, transformation is a daily choice to follow God rather than ourselves, trusting Him to shape a better future.

This sermon in our series called Practical Proverbs, Pastor Mike teaches that true friendship is powerful and essential in the Christian life, drawing from Proverbs to show that godly friends sharpen us, correct us, make us wiser, and should be chosen carefully. He encourages believers to intentionally build strong friendships through community, such as church groups and service teams, rather than living life alone. Ultimately, the message concludes that while godly friends are important, the most important friendship anyone can have is a personal relationship with Jesus, who is the friend who stays closer than a brother.

The sermon introduces a new series called “Practical Proverbs,” encouraging believers to read the Book of Proverbs and apply God’s wisdom to everyday life rather than living by feelings or impulse. Using Proverbs 4, the message teaches that godly wisdom is passed down through spiritual mentors, but each person must take personal responsibility for their devotion by listening to God’s Word, guarding their hearts, and being intentional about their actions, speech, and influences. Ultimately, believers are called to walk faithfully with God because living according to His wisdom leads to a blessed life now and prepares them to live as people of eternal life through Jesus.

In the last week of our Dollars and Sense series, Dave Ramsey challenges listeners to see how even a small increase in giving could eradicate domestic hunger, fund foster care adoptions, and dramatically impact individual lives, showing the massive difference generosity can make. He explains that God doesn’t ask us to give because He needs our money, but because giving reshapes our hearts to reflect His, with tithing as the baseline and offerings as acts of joyful, surplus generosity. Ultimately, he points to Bible truth—especially Gospel of John 3:16—that Jesus already paid our greatest debt, and that true financial peace flows from accepting that gift and living with open-handed, Christlike generosity.

In this “Dollars & Sense” message, Pastor Mike shifts from practical budgeting advice to a deeper spiritual question: Do you truly trust God, especially with your finances? Drawing on Jesus’ teachings and passages like Matthew 6 and James 2, he explains that obedience in areas like tithing, stewardship, and generosity is directly connected to faith and trust in God rather than just financial knowledge. He concludes that as believers build trust through God’s Word, prayer, and community, obedience becomes a natural response—and financial faithfulness flows from a heart that fully trusts the Lord.

This sermon, part two of the “Dollars & Sense” series, teaches that God cares deeply about how we handle money and that the basics—budgeting, getting out of debt, living on less than you make, saving, and giving—still work when practiced faithfully. Drawing from Scripture and practical principles (including Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace approach), it emphasizes that money is a tool, not a master, and that wise planning leads to peace and freedom. The message challenges listeners to trust God with their finances, commit to biblical habits, and experience joy and generosity as a result.