Meadowbrook Church Sermons

One ancient follower of Jesus confessed, “Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief.” There are times when we believe in Jesus, believe His promises, teachings and warnings. Then “life happens” and our beliefs can be shaken. How do we follow God when our conviction falters?

What has God been doing in your life over the past twelve months? Is there an identified step that you’re taking in order to cooperate with God’s work in you? Is there a “next step” that you’re moving toward? Let’s gather for worship and move forward into the next chapter.

Following God sometimes seems like a lonely experience and in fact we endanger ourselves in ways God doesn’t intend if we do “go it alone”. Instead, God has designed us for powerful connection with Himself and with significant others so that we’re fortified in the face of life’s challenges.

Being a family is more challenging and complex than in previous generations. Not only do we need courage but we need generous amounts of wisdom, grace and humility. The questions are will we risk doing right things, confess where we fail and give and receive forgiveness with one another?

Following God is not for the squeamish. One will often have to fight for his marriage, fight for her children, fight for truth, justice and for the powerless. Where does one gain discernment as to when or how to fight? We find guidance and courage in our relationship with God.

Following God takes us into circumstances that don’t just tweak our lives but transform. Life change calls for courage and courage calls for trust in God. Find out what it takes to let go of status quo and to go with God.

Serious times call for serious disciples. What will tat look like right here, right now, in a Post-9/11 world?

Every Church has influence. The question is whether our influence is positive and helpful for the purposes of Christ. Influence is a matter of stewardship; the Church is accountable to God for how she uses her influence. What needs to happen differently regarding the Church’s influence?

Does the Church matter? Has the Church’s message made a difference in history? What would our culture look like without the Church? Why does the Church seem irrelevant to some?

The Church is to be full of grace and truth. Do you think that the Church leans more toward one than the other? Who is the Church for? Have you ever had a bad experience with the Church that made you want to quit?