Misty Creek Community Church Sermons

11/23/25 Sermon: "An Attitude of Gratitude"

An Attitude of Gratitude   Philippians 4:6-7   In this world of keeping up appearances and keeping up with the Joneses, it can be easy to fall into the trap of focusing on what we don’t have. This isn’t God’s will for us for when we live like that, we’re never content, never at peace and never grateful. But God wants something different for His children. He wants us to be a people who are grateful and thankful for all He has provided for us. Paul writes this.   1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.   As Christians, we have a Good Father who loves us and blesses us beyond measure. When we choose to count our many blessings, what we’re really choosing is to be grateful, to be thankful and to walk in humility. And this pleases the Lord, in fact, He promises that when we choose gratitude that He will guard our hearts and our minds in Christ Jesus and fill us with peace from heaven. Glory Hallelujah! So beloved, this day and every day may you choose to have an attitude of gratitude.   I love y’all doug

11/16/25 Sermon: "Desire"

Desire Psalm 27:4 One thing I have desired of the Lord, that I will seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple. Desire in this context is not merely a fleeting wish but a deep, heartfelt longing. The psalmist’s desire is aligned with God’s will, demonstrating a mature faith that prioritizes spiritual over material needs. This aligns with the biblical principle found in Psalm 27:4 which encourages delighting in the LORD to receive the desires of one’s heart, suggesting that true fulfillment is found in God alone. The focus is on our desire and our seeking the Lord.

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.