Shoal Creek Priceville Podcast

Recipe for Joy | Selected Sermon | Mahlon LeCroix

How can we maintain a spirit of deep-seated joy when our current circumstances seem to provide every reason for misery? This message explores the first ingredient in a "recipe for joy" by examining how grateful recollection allows us to intentionally focus on the goodness in others rather than being consumed by a critical or resentful spirit. We further discover the transformative power of faithful intercession, learning that praying fervently for others—even those who have caused us pain—serves to change our own hearts and perspectives. Finally, the teaching challenges listeners to move from being "hitchhikers" to active participants in the gospel, revealing that the greatest spiritual satisfaction is found through sacrificial partnership and service within the community of faith. www.shoalcreekbaptist.org [www.shoalcreekbaptist.org]

What are you Building? | Sunday's Sermon | Mahlon LeCroix

What would you do if you discovered that your life’s work was being built on a foundation that couldn't withstand the ultimate test? Drawing on a historical construction disaster involving a poorly built Roman stadium, this episode explores the critical shift from a farmer’s field to a builder’s construction site. Bro. Mahlon explains the profound difference between eternal salvation and the "testing by fire" that every believer must face at the Judgment Seat of Christ. Ultimately, the message challenges you to act as your own "building inspector," examining whether you are using precious materials that will last for eternity or simply piling up wood, hay, and straw. www.shoalcreekbaptist.org [www.shoalcreekbaptist.org]

A Growing Faith | Selected Sermon | Mahlon LeCroix

How do we transition from a faith of intellectual belief to an intimate, active trust that persists even when we feel God has arrived too late? By examining the extraordinary life of George Mueller, who cared for thousands of orphans through prayer alone, we learn that a growing faith begins by recognizing Jesus as our primary source rather than just a way to improve our circumstances. Bro. Mahlon addresses the common weaknesses in our spiritual walk, illustrating how we often offer praise with our lips while simultaneously placing God in a box limited by our human understanding. Finally, we are called to put feet to our faith by serving alongside the Savior, discovering that the willingness to "move the stone" in our own lives is the very thing that allows our faith to mature and flourish. www.shoalcreekbaptist.org [www.shoalcreekbaptist.org]

Grow Up! | Sunday's Sermon | Mahlon LeCroix

What happens when a community of faith remains stuck in spiritual infancy long after they should have matured?Using the classic tale of Peter Pan and the "Lost Boys" as a metaphor, Bro. Mahlon explores why some believers struggle to move beyond the basics of their faith even years after first hearing the gospel. The discussion dives into the critical distinction between our eternal position in Christ and our daily practice, addressing how "fleshly" thinking and personal pride often fuel modern-day divisions. By challenging listeners to move past "toddler-like" behavior in the church, this message provides a roadmap for shifting focus away from human leaders and back toward the only one who truly causes growth. www.shoalcreekbaptist.org [www.shoalcreekbaptist.org]

The Perfect | Selected Sermon | Mahlon LeCroix

What happens when the religious systems we rely on to get close to God prove to be "weak and useless" in actually saving us from our sins? This sermon uses the vivid analogy of a radiologist versus an orthopedic surgeon to explain why the law can diagnose our spiritual brokenness but only a "perfect" high priest can provide the actual cure. By examining the mysterious order of Melchizedek, we discover why Jesus’ priesthood is superior to any earthly system, grounded in an indestructible life and a permanent, divine promise. Ultimately, listeners are challenged to trade the exhausting cycle of religious "good works" for an intimate relationship with the one who has already fulfilled every requirement of the law on our behalf. www.shoalcreekbaptist.org [www.shoalcreekbaptist.org]