The Foothold of Hate (Hebrews 12:1-3) As we prepare to usher in a new year one thing is for certain, these days are very interesting! Today, more than ever though, it is becoming increasingly more acceptable to hate others. It’s almost fashionable to hate certain people groups, political parties and even religious groups. God never intended for us to hate one another. On the contrary, we are to love all people! What happens when hate has a foothold in our life? We study the book of Jonah from the perspective of hate and see how we can begin the new year with a new fashion, a fashion of LOVE.

THE CAROLS OF CHRISTMAS - Part 3 – O Come All Ye Faithful (Luke 2:1-7) Over the Sundays of December we have enjoyed the weekly Christmas concerts and have been challenged with the messages that have focused on some of the Christmas carols that are so familiar to us. On Christmas Eve, Pastor Mark’s short message centerred around, “O Come All Ye Faithful.”

THE CAROLS OF CHRISTMAS - Part 2 – Silent Night (Luke 2:1-7) The days of Christmas at Sugar Creek are a lot of fun. They give us an opportunity to sing the Christmas carols that have meant so much to us through the years. We have the joy of a concert of Christmas every Sunday. In this message, Pastor Mark teaches about the impact of Jesus’ birth entitled, “Silent Night.” You are going to be amazed at the true illustration he will show us about this particular song. Watch and allow God to bring alive Christmas in your heart at Sugar Creek.

THE CAROLS OF CHRISTMAS - Part 1 – Hark The Herald Angels Sing (Luke 2:8-14) The days of Christmas at Sugar Creek are a lot of fun. They give us an opportunity to sing the Christmas carols that have meant so much to us through the years. We have the joy of a concert of Christmas every Sunday. This year the message series in December is about “The Carols of Christmas.” Pastor Mark teaches about angels appearing to the shepherds in “Hark The Herald Angels Sing.”

Culture Shock (Acts 10) As we look at society today, we see a deep divide on issues regarding race, ethnicity and culture. Unfortunately, things don’t seem to be getting better anytime soon. In the past God, used the church as the model to deal with these important issues. Find out how God still desires to use the church as the answer for our world today and what your role is in His plan.

LIVING A BLESSED LIFE - Part 7 – Handling Opposition To Your Faith (Matthew 5:10-12) If I asked you to name the most persecuted group on the planet you’d probably name the wrong group. Because it’s Christians. It’s Christians. It may surprise you that that’s the most persecuted group on the planet because it is the most ignored, most unnoticed, least reported, most overlooked news item on the planet. The International Society for Human Rights, a secular organization released a report that says “eighty percent of all religious freedom violations in the world today are directed against Christians.” Why do injustices come against Christians and how should we as Christians handle it? This is what Pastor Mark discusses this in his final message of Living A Blessed Life.

LIVING A BLESSED LIFE - Part 5 – Be Clean Inside (Matthew 5:8) Our culture is absolutely obsessed with external appearance – how we look, what we wear. Our culture is all about image but very little about who we really are on the inside. But, who we are on the inside is actually what lasts and what makes the greatest impact in our life. THAT is where God speaks into our lives. The real you and me. He tells us that those whose hearts are pure will see Him. Join us as we explore what that means and how it can yours.

LIVING A BLESSED LIFE - Part 4 – Be Led By Mercy (Matthew 5:7) The Roman philosophers in Jesus’ day called mercy, “a disease of the soul, something to be ashamed of if you expect to be a success.” But, Jesus said just the opposite. Jesus said, “Those who are merciful will be the ones who God blesses more.

LIVING A BLESSED LIFE - Part 3- Be Focused On The Source Of True Contentment (Matthew 5:6) We’re listening to Jesus as He challenges us with 8 attitudes to develop within our lives. These attitudes will open up so many blessings from God for us.

LIVING A BLESSED LIFE - Part 2 – Be In Control Of Your Reactions (Matthew 5:5) We’re in a series entitled, Living A Blessed Life. We’re learning from the words of Jesus about 8 powerful attitudes that can open up God’s favor upon our lives to its greatest degree. So, what attitude is Jesus telling us adopt that can cause us to actually “inherit the earth?”