"The Protection of Praying" | Sermon, November 16, 2025
November 17, 2025 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Deuteronomy 30:15–20, Matthew 6:9–15
Everyone is tempted. Avoiding temptation is not the issue. How we handle temptation is. This week we explore how praying over temptation can lead us to a place of blessing. Just as Moses offered the Israelites their choice, so we must face ours as well.
Preparing for "The Protection of Prayer" | Sermon for Sunday, November 16, 2025
November 11, 2025 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Deuteronomy 30:15–20, Matthew 6:9–15
Everyone is tempted. Avoiding temptation is not the issue. How we handle temptation is. This week we explore how praying over temptation can lead us to a place of blessing. Just as Moses offered the Israelites their choice, so we must face ours as well.
"The Potential of Praying" | Sermon, November 9, 2025
November 10, 2025 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Exodus 32:19–35, Matthew 6:11
Forgiveness is increasingly hard to do. Many people choose alienation and estrangement from others before making any effort for reconciliation. This story from Moses' life illustrates the meaning and power of forgiveness in a very unique way. We can learn much about sin, forgiveness, and grace from this very old and powerful story.
(Nov 16) Worship Service @ 10 am Pastor Craig Brown
November 16, 2025 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Matthew 6:9–13, Deuteronomy 30:15–20
* 10 Worship Service
* 10 Nursery and First Free Kids - 2nd floor Wilson Building
* Wednesday, Youth Group (middle and high school)
Sermon Series: The Lord's Prayer
Sermon: Protection of Praying (Matthew 6:9-13; Deuteronomy 30:15-20)
Preacher: Pastor Craig
Everyone is tempted. Avoiding temptation is not the issue. How we handle temptation is. This week we explore how praying over temptation can lead us to a place of blessing. Just as Moses offered the Israelites their choice, so we must face ours as well.
Preparing for "The Potential of Praying" | Sermon for Sunday, November 9, 2025
November 4, 2025 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Exodus 32:19–35, Matthew 6:11
Forgiveness is increasingly hard to do. Many people choose alienation and estrangement from others before making any effort for reconciliation. This story from Moses' life illustrates the meaning and power of forgiveness in a very unique way. We can learn much about sin, forgiveness, and grace from this very old and powerful story.
"The Purpose of Praying" | Sermon, October 26, 2025
October 27, 2025 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Exodus 7:1–13
We might complain from time to time that God does not seem to be doing much. It does depend on where you are looking and what you might be expecting. God is always moving and working, but does so, most of the time, in human beings. This week, we take a closer look at Moses' way of living, "Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven."
(Nov 9) Worship Service @ 10 am Pastor Craig Brown
November 9, 2025 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Matthew 6:9–13, Exodus 32:19–35
* 10 Worship Service
* 10 Nursery and First Free Kids - 2nd floor Wilson Building
* Wednesday, Youth Group (middle and high school)
Sermon Series: The Lord's Prayer
Sermon: Purpose of Praying (Matthew 6:9-13; Exodus 32:19-35)
Preacher: Pastor Craig
Forgiveness is increasingly hard to do. Many people choose alienation and estrangement from others before making any effort for reconciliation. This story from Moses' life illustrates the meaning and power of forgiveness in a very unique way. We can learn much about sin, forgiveness, and grace from this very old and powerful story.
Preparing for "The Provision of Praying" | Sermon for Sunday, November 2, 2025
October 28, 2025 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Matthew 6:9–12, Exodus 16:1–12
Praying for our own needs feels awkward. Isn't prayer about praying for others and their needs? Jesus tells us to pray for our "daily bread." What does that mean? Can we find a new way to pray for others and for ourselves? Jesus believes we can and that we must.
"The Point of Praying" | Sermon, October 19, 2025
October 20, 2025 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Exodus 34:1–10
"Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy Name."
Here is a prayer we often pray without always realizing what we are asking for or who we are praying to. Our God is one of relationships, like a family. Our prayer, like that of Moses, is for God to walk with us and be our guide.
(Nov 2) Worship Service @ 10 am Pastor Craig Brown
November 2, 2025 • Matthew 6:9–13, Exodus 16:1–12
* 10 Worship Service
* 10 Nursery and First Free Kids - 2nd floor Wilson Building
* Wednesday, Youth Group (middle and high school)
Sermon Series: The Lord's Prayer
Sermon: Purpose of Praying (Matthew 6:9-13; Exodus 16:1-12)
Preacher: Pastor Craig
Praying for our own needs feels awkward. Isn't prayer about praying for others and their needs? Jesus tells us to pray for our "daily bread." What does that mean? Can we find a new way to pray for others and for ourselves? Jesus believes we can and that we must.
Preparing for "The Purpose of Praying" | Sermon for October 26, 2025
October 21, 2025 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Exodus 7:1–13
We might complain from time to time that God does not seem to be doing much. It does depend on where you are looking and what you might be expecting. God is always moving and working, but does so, most of the time, in human beings. This week, we take a closer look at Moses' way of living, "Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven."
(Oct 26) Worship Service @ 10 am Pastor Craig Brown
October 26, 2025 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Matthew 6:9–13, Exodus 7:1–13
* 10 Worship Service
* 10 Nursery and First Free Kids - 2nd floor Wilson Building
* Wednesday, Youth Group (middle and high school)
Sermon Series: The Lord's Prayer
Sermon: Purpose of Praying (Matthew 6:9-13; Exodus 7:1-13)
Preacher: Pastor Craig
We might complain from time to time that God does not seem to be doing much. It does depend on where you are looking and what you might be expecting. God is always moving and working, but does so, most of the time, in human beings. This week, we take a closer look at Moses' way of living, "Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven."
Preparing for "The Point of Praying" | Sermon for October 19, 2025
October 14, 2025 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Exodus 34:1–9
"Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy Name."
Here is a prayer we often pray without always realizing what we are asking for or who we are praying to. Our God is one of relationships, like a family. Our prayer, like that of Moses, is for God to walk with us and be our guide.
(Oct 19) Worship Service @ 10 am
October 19, 2025 • Rev. Dr. Craig S. Brown • Matthew 6:9–13, Exodus 34:1–9
* 10 Worship Service
* 10 Nursery and First Free Kids - 2nd floor Wilson Building
* Wednesday, Youth Group (middle and high school)
Sermon Series: Built on Grace (Being Known & Loved)
Sermon: The Lord's Prayer: The Point of Praying (Matthew 6:9-13; Exodus 34:1-9)
Preacher: Pastor Craig
"Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy Name." Here is a prayer we often pray without always realizing what we are asking for or who we are praying to. Our God is one of relationships, like a family. Our prayer, like that of Moses, is for God to walk with us and be our guide.
