Misty Creek Community Church Sermons

06/14/26 Sermon: "David & His Mighty Men" (Small But Mighty - part two)

Small But Mighty Part 2: David and His Mighty Men   What do a ragtag band of World War II fighter pilots, 300 Israelite warriors, and a group of distressed and discontented men hiding in a cave all have in common? They were all written off by the world, but used mightily by God. This Sunday we continue our Small but Mighty series with one of the most overlooked stories in all of Scripture: David and his Mighty Men.    From the cave of Adullam in 1 Samuel 22 to the legendary exploits of warriors like Eleazar and Benaiah in 2 Samuel 23, we'll discover that God has never recruited from the top of the depth chart or from popularity circles. He takes the broken, the overlooked, and the disqualified and transforms them into kingdom champions. God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called. If you've ever felt too broken, too far gone, or too ordinary to be used by God, this message is for you. Come ready to be encouraged, challenged, and sent out with purpose, kingdom purpose.   I hope to see you Sunday I love y’all doug

06/07/26 Sermon: Small But Mighty, Part 1: "Gideon and the 300"

Small But Mighty, Part 1: "Gideon and the 300" Judges 7:2-7   Have you ever noticed that God rarely works the way we expect Him to? This Sunday, we’ll kick off a brand-new series: Small but Mighty. We’ll look at one of the most surprising military victories in the entire Bible: Gideon and the 300. When God called Gideon, he was hiding in a winepress, convinced he was the least qualified person around. Yet God chose him anyway. And when Gideon finally rallied an army of 32,000 men to face an enemy of 135,000 — God said,  You have too many.  Too many? Only God would say that.    Join us this Sunday as we dig into Judges 6 & 7 and discover why God is far less interested in the size of your group than the condition of your heart. He doesn't need a crowd. He wants committed people — fully surrendered, nothing held back, ready to be used for something only He can get the credit for.    This message will challenge you to ask a simple but powerful question: Am I dry wood or wet wood? Am I on fire for God or am I a lukewarm follower of Jesus?

05/31/26 Sermon: "Standing in Victory" (The Armor of God, part 2)

05/31/26 Sermon: "Standing in Victory" (The Armor of God, part 2) Ephesians 6:14-18 Senior Pastor, Doug Allen

5/31/26 Sermon: "Standing in Victory" (The Armor of God, Part Two)

The Armor of God Part 2: Standing in Victory Ephesians 6:14-18    We are living in a real spiritual battle, and the enemy is crafty. He doesn't announce himself. He works through subtle lies, quiet division, and slow discouragement. But here's the good news: God has not left us unprotected. This Sunday, Pastor Doug wraps up our two-part series The Armor of God by completing our walk through of the full armor of God. We'll revisit who our real enemy is, recap the first three pieces of armor, and then dig into the final three: the Shield of Faith, the Helmet of Salvation, and the Sword of the Spirit, the only offensive weapon in our spiritual arsenal.    We'll also explore why prayer isn't just another piece of armor, it's the power source that activates all of it. You'll leave feeling fully equipped and fully confident, not because of your own strength, but because of everything Christ has already provided. We will also be celebrating Holy Communion together as we close this series.  Come ready to remember, reflect, and stand firm.  I hope to see you there!    I love y’all doug

05/24/26 Sermon: "Put Your War Clothes On" (The Armor of God, Part One)

05/24/26 Sermon: The Armor of God Part 1: Put Your War Clothes On.   Ephesians 6:10-20  We are excited to kick off a brand-new two-week series this Sunday, and it starts with a question most of us have never stopped to ask: Do you know who you are really fighting? The Apostle Paul makes it clear in Ephesians 6:12 that our greatest battles are not against people, they are spiritual. And just like the ancient military strategist Sun Tzu wrote, if you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. God wants us to know our enemy so we can stand firm against him.    This week, we will walk through the three primary tactics the enemy uses against believers: deception, division and discouragement.  We’ll also introduce the first three pieces of the Armor of God that the Lord has already provided to counter every one of them:     The Belt of Truth to counter the enemy's lies. The Breastplate of Righteousness, to guard your heart. The Gospel Shoes of Peace to keep you grounded and united .   We will be anchored in Ephesians 6, 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 54:17, and more. And you will leave with a practical Daily Armor Challenge to carry into your week! No weapon formed against you will prevail. Isaiah 54:17  We hope to see you Sunday!  Bring a friend! This is a message everyone needs to hear.    I love y’all Pastor doug