Spiritual Crutches

North Way Christian Community - PA

Spiritual Crutches

June 16, 2024 • Dave D'Angelo • Matthew 5:3, Revelation 21:1–4, Romans 1:16–17, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Galatians 3:2–3

Sometimes as Christians, we feel the pressure to have it all together, but Jesus teaches us the importance of relying on Him. Being "poor in spirit" means recognizing our need for God, like using crutches when we can't walk on our own. It's about spiritual dependence, not independence. We must embrace our need for God and lean on Him, for this is where true strength and a taste of heaven begins.

Sermon on the Mound

August 18, 2024 • Scott Stevens • Ephesians 5:8, Matthew 5:13–16, John 8:12

As followers of Jesus, we are called to be like salt and light--to preserve His way, and positively influence and guide the world around us. Regardless of generational differences, we must be consistent Christian influencers living out our faith visibly and effectively and striving to be an example that non-believers might be drawn to Christ.

Is It Worth It?

August 11, 2024 • Amanda Beggs • Luke 14:27–28, Matthew 14:24–25, Matthew 5:1–12, 2 Timothy 3:12, Proverbs 29:25

In life, we often ask, "is it worth it?" when faced with big decisions. But when it comes to following Jesus, we rarely count the cost. True discipleship is costly, requiring us to choose the narrow path, align with Christ, and face persecution. We are faced with a choice: to be citizens of this world, conforming to its ways, or citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven, following Jesus.

Silencing the Whisper

August 4, 2024 • Dave D'Angelo • Proverbs 18:8, Matthew 5:2–9, Proverbs 26:10, Proverbs 16:28, Ephesians 4:29

Just like we can’t stop at one bite of dessert, gossip is a temptation we often can't resist. However, gossip corrupts everyone and is the opposite of peacemaking. Jesus is calling us to stop feeding our souls with toxicity and to move towards peace by stop gossiping, refusing to listen to it, and living out Matthew 18.