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Recent Sermons
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2025 Missions Month
Jesus commands His followers in Matthew 28:19: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations.” This is not just a call for a select few—it is the heartbeat of God’s mission for His entire church. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture shows God’s relentless pursuit of the nations and His invitation for us to join Him in worshiping the King. Missions Month is our chance to respond. This season is a call to action for every believer—to pray by asking God for open doors, powerful ministry, and provision; to give in support of missions both locally and globally; and to go as God calls us, whether across the street or across the globe. On Sunday, October 26, we will take up a special offering to support local and global ministries. Local: Refuge of Hope in Canton as they expand their ministry with a new Women’s Shelter. Global: EFM (Evangelical Friends Missions) to advance new work in the Gulf States.
Jesus Prays
I’m guessing that most people who identify as Christ-followers think they should pray more. Many of us feel a nagging guilt that we haven’t cultivated a deeper and more consistent life of prayer, but that guilt hasn’t brought about any significant change. Over the next weeks we will be looking at some of the Scripture passages that describe Jesus and His relationship to and practice of prayer. How did Jesus pray? What did He pray for? How did He model prayer for us? And perhaps most importantly, how has He invited the children of God into a deepening relationship with Him through prayer?
