Murphy Church Sunday Messages

Joseph had arrived at the pit of despair, but God’s dream for his life was alive and well. At some point, we have to quit asking What is God doing to me? and start asking “What is God doing in me? When I embrace grace, I find that goodness, joy, and opportunity are all around. Join us as we begin a new series of sermons entitled Perseverance: Stories from the Life of Joseph from Genesis 37

What does it mean to be rich toward God? Join us Lash concludes our series I Am a Church Member with a message from Luke 12:13-21.

In our fast-paced world information comes at us faster than we can process. It’s easy to get so busy that, despite our good intentions, we neglect people and things that are really important. Part of being a healthy church member is to be a caring church member. Join us as Lash continues his series I Am a Church Member with Part 5: “I Will Care.” As you prepare for worship, take a few moments to read Acts 2:41-47.

In the very limited time that you have to really make a difference, what are you going to do to be different and make a difference? It’s a tough question, but one that each of us need to wrestle with and answer. Join us as Lash discusses four practical things you can do to be an active and healthy part of the church.

Today’s world has an unlimited amount of experiences and things to add to the enjoyment of our lives. Yet, many of us are still unhappy. God doesn’t create us to merely consume; He creates us to serve. One of the most energizing things we can do is to genuinely love and care for others. Join us as we continue our series I Am a Church Member with part 3: I Will Seek to Serve God and Others. As you prepare for worship take a few minutes to read Mark 9:30-37 and Philippians 2:5-11.

esus prayed that believers would be “one.” As a church, we come together from many backgrounds, but we are one family, with one message, and one hope. Each of us must commit to protect the unity of our church family. We must learn to extend grace and forgiveness to one another and refuse to gossip or tear each other down. Join us as we continue our series I Am a Church Member with part 2: I Will Be a Unifying Church Member.

Through church, I learn of God and His grace. At church I am connected to hope and challenged to live beyond my selfishness. Church is a place where I develop my moral compass and enjoy deep friendships. It’s a place where I find help for my relationships and guidance for my family. Life change happens at Murphy Church! Join us as Lash begins a new series “I am a Church Member.” I Corinthians 12:12-27—Matthew 28:18-20

One of the great things about God is that He meets us where we are and takes us to where we should be. Where are you in your spiritual journey? The best time to start worshiping God is now. The best time to start growing in Christ is now. The best time to start serving God is now. Join us as conclude our series Faces with a sermon entitled Start Now from John 21:2-19.

For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love, and sound judgment (2 Timothy 1:7). Join us as we celebrate Mother’s Day with a sermon entitled “The Spirit of Motherhood.” Remember: come early, worship loudly, be friendly, and whatever you do don’t forget to get something for mom.

Do you ever find yourself wrestling with doubt in your spiritual journey? Truth be told, we all wrestle with doubt. So too did Jesus’ disciple Thomas. Jesus met Thomas in his doubt and helped him to press through in faith and hope. Join us as we wrestle with our doubt and discover faith and hope that moves us “Beyond a Doubt.”

Her cheeks were still stained with tears; her body still ached; the reality of her today was not what envisioned, but Mary Magdalene will forever be remembered as the one who broke the news, “I have seen the Lord.” It’s easy in life to cling to the past and forget that God has great things in store for today. Join us this Sunday as we continue our series Faces by looking at Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the Risen Lord in a sermon entitled “Letting Go.” As you prepare for worship, take time to read John 20:1-19, John 10:1-3, and Philippians 3:13-14.

Did Jesus REALLY Rise from the Dead? Its a BIG question. So big that Christianity rises and falls on its answer. Bring a friend and join us this Easter Sunday as we wrestle with “The Big Question.” As you prepare for worship, spend some time reading I Corinthians 15:1-19.

The cross of Jesus Christ calls us to a new life that changes everything about every thing. Paul said it this way, “I have been crucified with Christ, so that I no longer live” (Galatians 2:20). The life God calls us to is an incredible journey fueled by faith and mapped by the Holy Spirit. Living for Christ is an adventure that takes us through ups and downs; it begins and ends with God’s grace that was so magnificently extended to us on the cross. It’s easy in our journey to get sidetracked: it happened to the Apostle Peter and it often happens to us as well. Join us as we look at Galatians 2:11-20 in a message entitled “Don’t Go There.”

Just as the townspeople were finishing their breakfasts, word began to spread: Jesus had been arrested. The trial of eternity was taking place at Fort Antonia. From outside the walls, two little boys, Alexander and Rufus, could hear the crowd yelling "crucify him." Short of breath from running, the little boys told their father, Simon, Jesus had been sentenced to die. It was "Eternity’s Day”: the day that Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins. Take a few moments and read John 19:16-30 and prepare your heart for the taking of the Lord’s Supper.

Barabbas woke up on eternity’s day just "moments from death." There was no turning back; he was guilty. Barabbas had a date with 2 pieces of wood, 3 spikes, and the sting of death. Trapped in his guilt, resigned to his fate, out of no where came Jesus, grace, and a fresh start. In many ways Barabbas is a picture of us all. Join us this Sunday, as we begin our Easter season with a sermon entitled Moments from Death. Our focal passages are: John 18:38-40, Matthew 27:24-26, I John 1:8-10, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:4-10, and John 3:16

You would think truth would be pretty easy to identify. We have scientific truth, physical truth, performance truth all of which is absolute. Yet, most people in our culture believe that spiritual and moral truth are simply a matter of opinion. The search for truth is nothing new: Pontius Pilate actually had a discussion with Jesus about truth during Christ’s trial. Jesus taught that truth can be found in him. Join us as we continue our series Faces with a sermon entitled “The Truth of the Matter.” As you prepare for worship take time to read John 1:17, 5:24, John 8:31-32, John 14:6 and John 18:28-38.

The church is Jesus’ idea. He founded it; he commissioned it. It’s easy in church to get busy with events and friendships and miss the essence of what the church is all about. Join us as Lash discusses five values that we hold dear at Murphy Road in a sermon entitled “Upon this Rock.” The passage we'll be looking at is Matthew 16:17-19.

For everyone who has ever messed up or been messed up this week’s sermon is for you. Join us for worship at 8:30, 9:45, or 11:00. Please take a few moments to prepare your heart for worship by reading John 18:15-27, John 13:31-38, Romans 8:35-38.

Sometimes being a disciple seems rather complicated. There is so much to learn and so many things to do in Christianity. The Bible is a massive book and understanding it all can feel like swimming in the middle of an ocean. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone could just simplify it all so that I could know the desire of my God. Fortunately, Jesus did just that In John 13:33-35. Remember to come early—worship loudly—and be friendly this Sunday as we continue our series Faces, with a message entitled "Christianity Simplified.”As you prepare for worship, here are some helpful Scriptures: John 13:33-35, Matthew 22:34-40, Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 5:5-9, I John 4:9-11, I John 2:5-6, and Ephesians 5:1-2

There’s a huge difference between being a deal-maker and a disciple. A dealmaker follows Jesus for what he can get out of him. A disciple is the one who when he finds Jesus, realizes that he has found the treasure in the field that is worth more by itself than everything else life has to offer. Are you a deal-maker or a disciple? Join us as we continue our series Faces looking at Judas. As you prepare your heart for worship take a look at John 13:21-30, Matthew 16:14-15, and Matthew 13:44.