08/23/26 Sermon: "The Storm That Reminds" (Storms, Pt.4)

08/23/26 Sermon: "The Storm That Reminds" (Storms, Pt.4)

This Sunday: Storms Part 4: The Storm That Reminds Matthew 14:22-33 Friends, This Sunday we close out our four-week Storms series with "The Storm That Reminds." Over these weeks we've seen how storms reveal what's really in us, refine our character like fire refines gold, and redirect us back onto the road God intends. This week, we land on the final truth: storms remind us that God is with us now, that He's always been with us, and that the storm will not last forever.   We'll walk through Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4 and Peter stepping out onto the water in Matthew 14, including a powerful clip from The Chosen, to illustrate that Jesus doesn't wait for the storm to end before He shows up; He comes into it. We'll discover that our focus, not our circumstances, determines whether we sink or stand. We'll look at how Peter's own storms gave him the personal story to write "trials prove the genuineness of our faith" (1 Peter 1:6-7).   And we'll close with the promise of Revelation 21: that every storm, no matter how long, has an expiration date. The bottom line: the storm may not always end when we want it to, but it will end, and Jesus will never leave us before it does. Invite a friend and come ready to be reminded of God’sfaithfulness. I hope to see you Sunday! Pastor doug

08/16/26 Sermon: "The Storm that Redirects" (Storms, Pt. 3)

Storms, Part 3: The Storm That Redirects Jonah 1:1-6   This week, we continue on in our Storms series with Part 3: The Storm That Redirects We've seen how storms can:   Reveal what's in our hearts (Week 1)   Refine our character (Week 2)   This week, we look at how some storms exist simply to change our direction, because God has a purpose that He's determined to fulfill in us. We'll dive into the story of Jonah, tracing his flight from God's call, the storm that stopped his escape, and the mercy hidden inside his three days in the belly of a great fish. We'll place his story next to Paul's — a man blinded on the road to Damascus, redirected not from rebellion, but from misplaced zeal. Together, their stories show us two kinds of storms: some are corrective, and some are providential.   The Big Idea: Some storms change our direction so God can fulfill His purpose. The Bottom Line: Sometimes what feels like a setback is actually God's redirection and course correction. Come ready to reflect on where you may be resisting God's redirection in your own life. We'll have time to respond together in prayer. See you Sunday! Pastor doug

08/09/26 Sermon: "The Storm that Refines" (Storms, Pt. 2)

This Sunday:  Storms Part 2: The Storm That Refines James 1:2-4   Hey Misty Creek family,  This Sunday we continue our Storms series with Part 2: "The Storm That Refines." Last week we saw how storms reveal our foundation: what we really believe about God when everything else gets stripped away. This week, we go deeper: storms don't just reveal, they refine. We'll dig into James 1:2-4, where James makes the surprising claim that we can consider trials "pure joy" — not because trials feel good, but because of what they produce in us.    We'll revisit Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and their furnace, explore the examples of gold being refined and iron sharpening iron, and honestly wrestle with what it means when God's answer to our prayers is “no” or "not yet" instead of "yes." If you're in a storm of your own right now — a diagnosis, a strained relationship, a waiting season, this message is for you. We'll close by looking at James 1:12: "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial... that person will receive the crown of life."  Come ready to be refined, not just comforted.  See you Sunday,  Pastor doug

08/02/26 Sermon: "The Storm That Reveals" (Storms, Part One)

I'm starting a new sermon series this Sunday called Storms. Over the next 4 weeks, I'll unpack how the Lord used trials, tribulations and storms in our lives to strengthen our trust in Him, to build our character and to shape us to be more like Christ. This week: Storms Part 1: The Storm That Reveals Mark 4:35-41 Senior Pastor, Doug Allen

07/26/26 Sermon: "The God Who Searches Me" (Psalm 139, Pt.4)

The God Who Searches Me (Psalm 139 Series Finale) Psalm 139:19-24   This Sunday we close out our four-week journey through Psalm 139 with our final message. We've spent the last three weeks marveling at a God who knows us, is present with us everywhere, and formed us with intention and care. This week, we confront the fuller picture of who He is: a holy God who hates sin (Psalm 139:19-22, Proverbs 6:16-19) and yet loved us enough to send His Son to the cross so that hatred of sin would never mean rejection of us. We'll pause during the message to celebrate Holy Communion together, and then close with David's most courageous prayer: "Search me, God, and know my heart... see if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." We'll take time for quiet reflection and an open invitation to respond at the altar, closing our service with Phil Wickham's "Your Name Is Holy." Come ready to be searched, and to be led.   I hope to see you Sunday,  Pastor doug