Misty Creek Community Church Sermons

11/09/25 Sermon: "You are the Salt of the Earth" (Be Bold in Your Faith, Part 2)

Be Bold in Your Faith Part 2: You are the Salt of the Earth   Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.”   Jesus calls his disciples to make a difference in this world, to be bold in our faith. He tells us in his powerful sermon on the mount to be salt and light. He didn’t say try to be salt, no, he said that we are the salt of the earth. As with everything that Jesus taught, this command to be the salt of the earth is packed with meaning. In Jesus’ day, salt was used to preserve, to purify, to add flavor and to create thirst. In this world that is so corrupted by sin, Jesus wants to use his followers to hold back moral decay, to cleanse what’s corrupted, to bring joy, grace and kindness and to point people to him.    Will you be bold in your faith? Will you accept your role and walk in your identity? You are the salt of the earth! Go out there and change the world for Christ Jesus! See you Sunday! I love y'all doug

11/02/25 Sermon: "Be Bold In Your Faith"

Be Bold in Your Faith   Acts 4:13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.   When it comes to our Christian faith, the loud voices in this world often tell us to keep our faith and our beliefs to ourselves, to blend in, to avoid offending anyone. But that’s not what Jesus did. He preached the good news everywhere he went and with boldness and authority. And if we want to be his disciples, he calls us to do the same. But how do we do this in a world that views the Christian message of salvation with increasing hostility?    Beloved, bold and courageous faith comes from being with Jesus. We experience supernatural courage and strength when we spend time in fellowship with the Lord. When the resurrected Christ rose from the dead and appeared to his disciples, he promised that a gift was coming, the Advocate and Comforter was coming, the Holy Spirit. Christian, we are filled with the same Holy Spirit as Peter and John and we can literally accomplish great and mighty things with his help. So be strong, be encouraged and be bold in your faith, Jesus is counting on you! I love y'all doug

10/26/25 Sermon: "The Valley of Vision"

The Valley of Vision Romans 8:31, 35, 37-39 In this world, it’s not a matter of if we will endure trials, tribulation and hardship, it’s a matter of when. Jesus told us plainly that in this world we will have trouble but not to lose heart, he has already overcome the world. He also promised his believers that he would never leave us, in fact he promised to be with us all the way, even to the end of the age. When we endure the valleys of hardship, we need to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus for he alone is the Author and Perfecter of our faith. And when we fix our eyes on him while in the valley, he refines our vision. You see beloved, it’s in the valley that we learn invaluable lessons of the Lord’s deep love and faithfulness towards us that we simply could not learn any other way. My deepest times of growth in my relationship with Jesus have come in the valley, I suspect yours have too? May we remain faithful in those times of trials and testing and know in our deepest heart that he will lead us through the valley and onto the mountaintop of victory.

10/26/25 Sermon: "Standing Fim in Exile"

Standing Firm in Exile Daniel 1: 1-7   Over and over again one of the central truths of the Bible is "Our Lord Reigns." Even in moments of darkness, even when the future feels uncertain, God is sovereign. He is not distant. He is not silent. He is present and ruling - even when things are falling apart. Daniel 1 teaches about God's sovereignty showing HE is in control even when people suffer, and the importance of standing firm in one’s convictions by refusing to compromise faith, despite intense pressure to conform to worldly customs. It demonstrates that obedience to God brings divine favor and wisdom as seen when Daniel and his friends are rewarded with superior knowledge for their faithfulness to a simple diet and their convictions.   God Bless, Jeff Willis

10/12/25 Sermon: "Battle Ready Part 2: This is How We Fight Our Battles"

Battle Ready Part 2: This is How We Fight Our Battles   Ephesians 6:10-18   In the previous sermon Battle Ready Part 1: Wake Up Sleeper, we learned what it means to be the True Church of Jesus Christ. We learned that a church that looks just like the world has nothing to offer the world. Jesus is calling his church to wake up and boldly proclaim the Gospel message of salvation. In this message we’ll identify who are enemy is and we’ll examine the powerful weapons that the Lord has given us to achieve victory over Satan and his diabolical schemes.  I love and appreciate y'all doug