Living with the End in Mind, Part 6 - Watch Out For Wolves (Matthew 7:15-20) How do you know those spiritual teachers you listen to television and radio and in your church are for real? How do you know what they teach is right or wrong? Why does Jesus make such a big deal about holding your spiritual leaders accountable? If you are a parent, this isn’t just about you. You are also protecting your children and their understanding of God. This message might get a little heavy, but it comes straight from the mouth of Jesus.”

Living with the End in Mind, Part 5 – Two Roads (Matthew 7:13-14) You only get to live one life. Life is a path. Getting on and staying on the right path is the key to living a life of fulfillment and meaning and ultimately experiencing forever with God. The problem is, the wrong path is easier and even makes more sense to more people around me. The wrong path is even more immediately satisfying. What do I do? Help me to better understand this life and its choices.”

Living with the End in Mind, Part 4 – Never Give Up On God (Matthew 7:7-11) Have you ever given up on God? You prayed for something but heard nothing in return. After a while, did you give up? It is entirely possible that was a mistake. Why? Find out in this message entitled, “Never Give Up On God.”

Living with the End in Mind, Part 3 – Two Ideas That Can Change My Relationships. (Matthew 7:1-5; 12) How could you immediately improve every relationship in your life? EVERY relationship? Your marriage, your extended family, your next door neighbor, your friends and even your enemies? Two ideas. These two ideas can immediately change your relationships. Pastor Mark will be unveiling the ideas Jesus gives to us this Sunday. Memorial Weekend is in the rearview mirror. It’s June. School is out. Summer has started. Come and celebrate at Sugar Creek this Sunday and find the secrets of ramping up your relationships as you do.

Living with the End in Mind, Part 2 - Don't Worry About _______ (Matthew 6:25-34) Worry and anxiety are not unfamiliar terms to any of us. Each stage of life seems to carry a different level of worry. It may even be difficult for you to imagine a world without worry. Find out what Jesus has to say regarding this pervasive human emotion and the key to actually live a life free of worry.

Living with the End in Mind, Part 1 – Treasures in Heaven (Matthew 6:19-24) Is your heart truly committed to God? The answer to that question is not how often we go to church or our knowledge of the Bible. In fact, Jesus says if we want an honest answer to that question we need to look at how we spend our money. It is one of the most defining issues facing Christians today and will ultimately determine if your commitment is to God or money. Join us for the beginning of a new message series: Living With The End in Mind!

Inside Out: Living Life on a Deeper Level, Part 6: A Love Beyond Normal (Matthew 5:38-48) We have all struggled with telling the truth from time to time. Whether it was a “white lie” or a “whopper”, there are moments where being honest is difficult. In this message, we look at a portion of the Sermon on the Mount in which Jesus addresses the importance of having integrity.

Inside Out: Living Life on a Deeper Level, Part 5: Becoming a Truth Teller (Matthew 5:33-37) We have all struggled with telling the truth from time to time. Whether it was a “white lie” or a “whopper”, there are moments where being honest is difficult. In this message, we look at a portion of the Sermon on the Mount in which Jesus addresses the importance of having integrity.

Inside Out: Living Life on a Deeper Level, Part 4. The Disaster of Divorce. (Matthew 5:31-32; Matthew 19:3-9) Could there be anything harder to achieve and yet more rewarding than a winning marriage? Sharing life with another whom we have built a mature love with is one of the most wonderful treasures of life. It was intended by God to be just that. But, seeing that dream dissolve can be the greatest pain in the world. What should we do if divorce is looming or already here?

Inside Out: Living Life on a Deeper Level, Part 3. Pursuing Sexual Purity(Matthew 5:27-30) Sexual purity can seam like a distant dream due to past hurts, present struggles, and fears about the future. Discover here God’s design for sexual intimacy and the one human emotion that endangers that. You will also learn here helpful ways to safeguard yourself and your family against sexual temptations. No one is beyond the forgiving and freeing power of Jesus so there is plenty of hope for the buried and dreams in your life. For the Defender's Declaration and a full list of resources, please go to: https://sugarcreek.net/defenders-declaration