June 14, 2026

Series: Chiseled

Series Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

Sermon: Chiseled by Failure

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62; John 21:15

“Then seizing him, they led him away and took him into the house of the high priest. Peter followed at a distance. And when some there had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat down with them. A servant girl saw him seated there in the firelight. She looked closely at him and said, “This man was with him.” But he denied it. “Woman, I don’t know him,” he said. A little later someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.” “Man, I am not!” Peter replied. About an hour later another asserted, “Certainly this fellow was with him, for he is a Galilean.” Peter replied, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Just as he was speaking, the rooster crowed. The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly.”

‭‭Luke 22:54-62

“When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.””

‭‭John‬ ‭21‬:‭15‬ ‭NIV‬‬

INTRODUCTION: Failure is not final.

Movements start with movement:

• Peter overestimates his strength.

Peter replied, "Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death."

Luke 22:33

• Fear exposes what confidence cannot cover.

The seizing him (Jesus), they led him away and took him into the house of the high priest. Peter followed at a distance.

Luke 22:54

• Peter weeps, but does not disappear.

And he went outside and wept bitterly.

Luke 22:62

• Jesus restores Peter with love and commission.

“When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.””

‭‭John‬ ‭21‬:‭15‬ ‭NIV‬‬

CONCLUSION: Shame says, “You are finished.” Jesus says, “Come back, and let Me rebuild you.”

June 7, 2026

Series: Chiseled: Built by Jesus...

Series Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."

Sermon: Chiseled by Correction

INTRODUCTION: God's correction is a blessing that leads to abundant life.

"Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid."

‭‭ -Proverbs‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬

"Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise. Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding."

-‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭15‬:‭31‬-‭32‬ ‭NIV‬‬

"Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses."

- Proverbs‬ ‭27‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Scripture Text: Matthew 16:22-23.

"Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. "Never, Lord!" he said. "This shall never happen to you!" Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.""

Movements start with movement...

1. Peter gets revelation, but still lacks maturity. (Peter Gets It)

Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God."

-Matthew 16:16

1. Jesus corrects Peter's thinking. (Peter Missed It)

Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.""

Matthew 16:23

1. Peter wants Jesus without the cross.

"Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me."

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CONCLUSION: If we want to move higher with Jesus, we must learn to recieve correction. --Matthew 17:1

May 31, 2026

Series: Chiseled: Built by Jesus...

Series Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

‭‭Sermon: Chiseled by the Call

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

INTRODUCTION: Don't despise the day of small beginnings. (Zacheriah 4:10)

“As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.”

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Quote: “When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.”

-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship

Movements start with movement...

• Jesus meets Peter in ordinary work.
• Jesus speaks authority into Peter’s life.
• Peter leaves something behind to receive something higher.
• The first step in being built is surrender.

CONCLUSION: What do you need to leave behind to answer the call of Jesus?

May 24, 2026

Series: Overload

Resilient Routines

“Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”
- ‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬-‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬

It’s impossible to be spiritual without Godly rituals that we routinely practice.

Practical Steps:

1. Practice Fellowship

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
- ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10‬:‭23‬-‭25‬ ‭NIV

2. Practice the Presence of God

“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
- ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭16‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬

3. Practice Generosity

“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”
- ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

As we face the overload of life, let’s remember: by recognizing our reality, reframing our thoughts, and establishing resilient routines, we can find peace and strength through God’s grace.

May 17, 2026

Series: Overload
Sermon: Reframe Your Thoughts

Sermon Text: Philippians 4:4-9
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬-‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Personal Story of Anxiety: 15 year old anxious kid who did not have a smart device permenanently glued to his hand.

You have been framed!

INTRODUCTION: Learn to manage your thoughts or your thoughts will begin to manage you!

"For as a man thinks in his heart so is he... (Proverbs 23:7 KJV)

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." (Romans 12:2 NIV)

1 Timothy 4:16... Watch your life and doctrine closely!

2 Timothy 4:3 says, "For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.

Practical Steps:

1. Practice Positive Self Talk
2. Practice Limiting Social Media Intake
3. Practice Gratitude

Conclusion: Not only should we recongnize our reality but begin to reframe our thoughts through the power of Jesus.

May 10, 2026

Recognize Your Reality

Sermon Text: Matthew 11:28-30
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Introduction: "In a world where everything feels like too much, let’s discover how to lighten our load and find peace in the chaos."

Psalms 38:4 My guilt has overwhelmed me like a burden too heavy to bear. (NIV)

Explanation: Acknowledging our struggles is essential. Many feel overwhelmed by societal pressures and constant connectivity. Recognizing our reality is the first step to healing.

Practical Steps:

• Practice Journaling: Encourage the congregation to start a journaling habit to express feelings.
• Practice Biblical Meditation: Introduce meditation on scripture as a way to focus the mind.

Psalms 1:1-2
1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. (NIV)

• Practice Vulnerability: Encourage sharing struggles with trusted friends.

Galatians 6:2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. (NIV)

Conclusion: "The first step in overcoming overload is to recognize your reality and then invite Jesus into that reality."

May 3, 2026

The Secret to Persistent Prayer

Luke 11:5-10 (NIV)
5 Then Jesus said to them, “Suppose you have a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; 6 a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I have no food to offer him.’ 7 And suppose the one inside answers, ‘Don’t bother me. The door is already locked, and my children and I are in bed. I can’t get up and give you anything.’ 8 I tell you, even though he will not get up and give you the bread because of friendship, yet because of your shameless audacity he will surely get up and give you as much as you need. 9 “So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

2 Corinthians 6:1-2 (NIV)
1 As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. 2 For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you,and in the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.

James 4:1-3 (NIV)
1 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. 3 When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.

1) God wants you to ask.

2) God wants you to ask big.

"Bold prayers honor God and God honors bold prayers." - Mark Batterson

3) God wants you to ask again.

4) God wants us to ask now.

You have not because you ask not.

April 26, 2026

Series: Family Ties

Sermon: Covenant Love: Strengthen the Marriage Bond

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6 NIV

““Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.””

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭19‬:‭4‬-‭6‬ ‭NIV

INTRODUCTION: EQUATION: Half Hearted Effort + Half Hearted Commitment = Whole Hearted Disappointment.

Lie #3: Marriage is a contract...

"Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”

-Matthew 19:6b

What is a contract?

A contract is a legal agreement that outlines the conditions and terms between two parties. If the terms are not fulfilled the contract can be broken.

What is a covenant marriage?

A coventant marriage is a sacred agreement between a man, woman, and God. It's not conditional on the actions of the other but is a lifelong commitment.

Lie #4: There is no hope for my marriage...

With God all things are possible.

-Matthew 19:26

“Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.”

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭13‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬

What is hope?

Biblical hope is a profound confident expectation rooted in faith and trust in God's character and promises, transcending ordinary circumstances.

CONCLUSION: Jesus is our hope!