Shartel Church

While many ways of hearing God can be confusing, one way is clear: the Word of God! God’s Word is His most direct way of speaking to our hearts, giving us strength for our journey, and helping us understand how to live. This message will look at how we can utilize the Bible to hear God’s voice and draw closer to Him in our daily walk.

How often do we find ourselves in proximity to people we say we love, but we’re not really listening to them? You can’t be close to people you don’t know, and you can’t get to know others without listening to them. Same with God. This message will focus on the significance of listening to God—especially the importance of listening to God through His Word.

Christmas reminds us that though we drifted away from God, He has never left us. In fact, He seeks to be NEAR. The same Jesus that was born among us, walked among us, and ministered among us, is STILL with us. He will never leave us or forsake us. This Christmas Eve we will celebrate the God who is HERE.

What are your fears about the New Year? What worries weigh you down? Jesus came to give us a place to lay our burdens down. He came to free us from the anxiety that plagues so many. This message will focus on giving over our cares and concerns to the Prince of Peace. He never promised us exemption from the struggles of life. But He did promise VICTORY!

The angels’ declaration has never been more significant than today. In a world filled with bad news, Christ has come to proclaim Good News! Our God is for us. Our God is with us. Our God promises His Presence and His Power every step of the way. No matter how heavy our hearts have been, Christmas brings the promise of JOY!

Christmas is the reminder that in God we always have HOPE! This world can be a dark place. But the light of God shines and can guide us through. Life can be hard and filled with setbacks, struggles, and losses. But God is the source of our strength and in Him we hold onto HOPE!

Christmas reminds us that God loves us—fully, completely, unconditionally, and eternally. In a world where the love of people seems to easily come and go, God’s love has come and stayed. His love is not only beyond that which any human can give us, it is the love our hearts are longing for.

As we enter the Christmas season, let's remind ourselves of the name of our God. Before God became flesh and was named Jesus, He went by the name YAHWEH. What does the name YAHWEH tell us about God's character? Join us as we explore that thought.

Why do we give thanks? There are physical and emotional health reasons as to why we ought to give thanks. Those are great, but are they the only reasons why we should be thankful? Join us as we learn why the Psalmists says we give thanks.

Good choices are windows we open for God's blessing. They impact not only our lives but also the lives of those around us and those who come after us. This message will look at what we can do to make the best possible choices—choices that will allow us to live the abundant lives Jesus wants us to live!