The devil is always looking for ways to divide us, whereas God's desire is to unite us. One way to keep the unity is to intentionally thank God for each other through prayer asking that the Holy Spirit fill us with his good gifts.
Archive of Messages
Faith Church | Excelsior, MN
Easter Is For Everyone
In order to be successful in any realm of life you need to be grounded in the fundamentals. The area this is most imperative is in the spiritual realm. You may have heard the fundamental story of Easter before but you can never hear it enough.
Good Friday 2022
The world we live in seems pretty dark right now and the more we focus on the darkness the darker it gets. This message is all about reframing our mindset and focusing on the darkness Jesus endured in order to bring light into our lives.
Jesus Is ___ Mislabeled
Jesus shows us how to navigate being mislabeled by family and colleagues in this interesting account that delves into the unforgivable sin.
Jesus Is___Countercultural
Jesus upended lots of traditions and cultural norms when he spoke and lived out the truth of God's word. The reality is we all need some upending to keep us on the path of love instead of legalism.
Jesus Is ___ For Everyone
Based on our experiences and upbringing it would be easy to think that Jesus is for some people but not all. Jesus' encounter with a tax collector will reveal that Jesus is in fact for everyone.
Jesus Is ___ Forgiving
Guilt is a powerful emotion that can't be fixed by over the counter medication, rehab, meditation or any good intentions on our part. Guilt can only be fixed by forgiveness and Jesus Christ has the power to forgive your sins and remove your guilt forever!
Jesus Is ___ Willing
Have you ever wondered if God's too busy to hear your prayers or when he does hear them that He's not interested in helping? In this week's message about an encounter with a leper, Jesus will demonstrate that He is more than willing to help.
Jesus Is ___ Prayerful
Jesus demonstrates for us that prayer is an essential part of developing and maintaining a strong and vibrant relationship with our Heavenly Father. And the benefits of having a direct line to God the Father are seemingly endless.
Jesus Is ___ Compassionate
There are a lot of opinions swirling around about who Jesus Christ really is. In this message we skip the guessing game and go right to the source to learn that he is powerfully compassionate.
In the Beginning: The Tower of Babel
In the beginning there was one spoken language, but today there are over 7,000. The Bible tells us why God allowed this to happen and what this means for us today.
In the Beginning: Floods & Rainbows
Noah and his Ark have always captured our imagination but what many don't realize is that without him and his family none of us would be here today.
In the Beginning: Family Feuds
There is no such thing as a perfect family and every family deals with some degree of dysfunction. The question this message explores is how do you deal with that dysfunction in a God-pleasing way.
In the Beginning: Sin, Death, Redemption
Have you ever wondered where the concept of good and evil and morality comes from? Wonder no more because the Bible has the answers.
In the Beginning: Male and Female
Man made theories about the origin of humankind will always leave us feeling empty and purposeless whereas the true biblical history of humankind connects us directly to God from the very beginning!
In the Beginning: Human Relationships
The pandemic has highlighted the reality and danger of loneliness. God's design for humankind highlights the importance of healthy human relationships.
In the Beginning: Order
Every house is built by someone. But the builder of everything is God. This message helps us use God's creation to get to know the Creator even better.
In the Beginning: God Created
God Created - The first sentence of the Bible is as overwhelming as the character of God: In the beginning, God created! Look at the sunrise, the respiratory system, a baby at 36 weeks, the mountains, or a starry night and you'll learn something about the power, wisdom, and love of the God who created it all.
In the Beginning: God
No one was there when the world was created and yet God left us an account of how it came into being. It's an epic story that will leave you in awe of who our God is.
Taking a Stand
Sometimes life can feel hopeless because of the personal and communal devastation we experience. But Isaiah's prophecy will show us that no matter how bleak the outcome looks, with God there is always hope.
Forward Living
Judgment Day captures everyone's imaginations and if misunderstood can be the cause of great fear. This message will alleviate your fears by looking at the clear passages surrounding this day. Replace your fear with confidence!
Gifts for Those Who Wait
We all want to know that we have a purpose in this life and that's exactly what the season of Advent gives us.
Thanks to God
Sometimes it's hard for us to be generous because we don't realize what's on the backside of generosity. In this message we'll learn that our generous God not only loves a cheerful giver, but He loves to bless those who bless others.
According to Your Means
When it comes to generosity, the temptation is to compare yourself to others. Thankfully God views generosity on an individual basis and his greatest concern isn't the amount you give but why you give it.
The Grace of Giving
We're all called by God to be generous. But generosity has nothing to do with how much you have in your wallet. It has everything to do with what's in your heart.
Raise Them Up
In this hectic world, every family has conflict. The question is, how will you deal with it: your way, or God's?
From Slave to Sibling
The way you view yourself and the way you view others will directly affect your relationships. It's time to let God adjust your view!
Faith Partners
Can you actually make a difference in this world? Can you influence people for Jesus even though your circumstances are less than ideal? The simple answer is yes. This message will teach you where to start.
The End of the Matter
In this message the wise King Solomon gives us the answer to finding true meaning for our lives.
Avoiding Extremes
The current climate we live in is full of extremism that accentuates division instead of promoting unity. God has a wise word to help you avoid all extremes.
Truth Tellers
The judge that sentenced Jesus Christ to death asked, "What is truth?" Little did he know it would be one of the most important questions ever asked because without the actual truth our lives are meaningless.
Seasonal Living
Life and the world around us is constantly changing but sometimes we lock ourselves into our schedules and routines when we should be adapting them. In Ecclesiastes 3 we find that God gives us permission to be flexible and adapt according to our season of life.
Meaning in the Meaningless
There are only two ways to view your life: under the sun or under the Son. This message will help you determine which view you’re living by.
Better Together
God didn't create any of us to live life alone in isolation. That's why life is always better together.
Not Into Temptation
When you're tempted to sin, our faithful God promises to always provide a way out.
Forgiveness
This message will help you understand God's expectations for those He has forgiven.
Daily Bread
Even with the overabundance we experience here in America, we'll learn why it's still imperative that we continue to ask for our daily bread.
Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done
Some of the bravest prayers you’ll ever pray are “Your kingdom come” and “Your will be done” because you’re telling God He is the King of your life. That means you’re giving up control and that’s honestly not a bad thing.
Hallowed Be Your Name
When we pray, we tend to pray first and foremost for ourselves, the people we love or the world around us. But Jesus Christ taught that we should first of all pray that God do something for himself.
Our Father in Heaven
Prayer can seem complicated, but Jesus made it simple when he gave his followers an outline to follow. The first thing you see in his model prayer isn't what you expect. Prayer is more about a relationship than a request.
What’s Your Story?
Every mess has a story that goes along with it. But how you decide to navigate a mess will create a story of its own - a story that will be remembered long after the mess is gone. A moment in the life of David shows what it looks like to live in the story beyond the mess.
Need Some Help?
If we're honest, we've all thought, said, and done things we're not proud of. Those things make us messy and we can't clean the ick off by ourselves. We need help. We need Divine Intervention.
Mess in the Mirror
The world is a messy place full of all kinds of problems. A part of you wants to do something about it, but you're not sure where to start. The place to start is with you!
Refined by Humility
You've probably heard the saying, "God helps those who help themselves." The problem with that statement is it's NOT true. In this message, the Apostle Peter is going to teach us how to really tap into God's help.
Refined by Suffering
When someone hurts you, the natural reaction is to hurt them back. This message is going to teach you the SUPERNATURUAL way to respond to suffering!
Refined in the Home
Men and women are unique and God had a purpose for making them that way. This message will help you see that when you embrace that uniqueness, you are living within God's will for your life.
Refined in Society
Religion, politics and money are taboo topics that we need to talk about and talk about in the right way in order to win people over for Christ. The Apostle Peter is going to teach how to do just that.
Refined in Hope
Life is full of pain and suffering and yet your pain has a purpose. That purpose is to refine you. To burn away your impurities and reveal more clearly God's beautiful image that lives inside you.
The Church’s Court
God's word reveals that there's a better option to deal with your interpersonal issues than to sue someone or take them to court.
Judgement and Salvation
A tough conversation between you and someone you love may mean the difference between heaven and hell.
Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing
Jesus calls us to exercise our faith by judging the words and actions of those who bring us God's word so that we remain on the narrow path to heaven.
Pull the Plank
Did you know there's a right way and a wrong way to judge others? There is and Jesus is going to tell us how in this message.