Pastor Steve Miller

God's Confirmation Through Acts Of Faith

Big Idea: God’s plan can be confirmed through the actions of faith that I express. Ruth 3:1–18 reveals that faith is not passive—it responds. Ruth moved in quiet obedience, trusting God’s design before she could see the outcome. In her step of faith, God’s plan was not only unfolding—it was being confirmed. Faith moves when the outcome is unknown. Faith obeys without needing control. Faith trusts that God is already ahead. God’s will is not revealed to those who wait in fear, but to those who walk in faith. What feels uncertain may be His direction. What feels bold may be obedience. What feels small may carry eternal weight. “Sit still, my daughter, until you learn how the matter turns out, for the man will not rest but will settle the matter today.” (Ruth 3:18, ESV) Let’s be a people who move in faith and trust God to establish what He has promised. Learn to Live My faith in Christ work alone What action in my life requires faith What request do I need to bring to God Join us Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00 📍 Heritage Church — Ashburn, VA 🌐 https://heritageva.church — ABOUT HERITAGE We exist to glorify God by making, maturing, and multiplying disciples through His power and for His glory. https://heritageva.church/our-mission — PLAN A VISIT New to Heritage? Start here: https://heritageva.church — GIVE Your generosity helps us reach more people with the gospel. https://heritageva.church/give

God's Provision In Ordinary Places

Big Idea: God’s sovereign plan of provision can be unrecognized as it unfolds. Ruth 2:1–23 shows us that God is at work in quiet, ordinary moments. Ruth labored in a field, unaware that the Lord was guiding every step toward provision, protection, and redemption. God moves before we notice. He provides before we understand. He orders what feels unplanned. What seems like chance is His design. What appears small carries eternal weight. “The man’s name with whom I worked today is Boaz.” (Ruth 2:19, ESV) Let’s be a people who trust God’s hand, even when it is not yet clear. Learn to Live Do I recognize God’s provision for my salvation? How can I grow in trusting God’s guidance? What situation do I need to rest in God’s provision? Join us Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00 📍 Heritage Church — Ashburn, VA 🌐 https://heritageva.church — ABOUT HERITAGE We exist to glorify God by making, maturing, and multiplying disciples through His power and for His glory. https://heritageva.church/our-mission — PLAN A VISIT New to Heritage? Start here: https://heritageva.church — GIVE Your generosity helps us reach more people with the gospel. https://heritageva.church/give

God's Guidance Through Painful Loss

Big Idea: God’s guidance is present even in seasons of painful loss. Ruth 1:1–22 shows us that suffering is not the absence of God’s hand—it is often where His providence is quietly at work. Naomi walked through deep loss, yet God was already preparing restoration beyond what she could see. God is not distant in your pain. Loss does not cancel His purpose. Even in bitterness, His plan is unfolding. Faith does not deny the pain—it trusts God through it. “But she said, ‘Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me.’” (Ruth 1:20, ESV) Let’s be a people who trust the Lord, even when the path is marked by loss. Join us Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00 📍 Heritage Church — Ashburn, VA 🌐 https://heritageva.church — ABOUT HERITAGE We exist to glorify God by making, maturing, and multiplying disciples through His power and for His glory. https://heritageva.church/our-mission — PLAN A VISIT New to Heritage? Start here: https://heritageva.church — GIVE Your generosity helps us reach more people with the gospel. https://heritageva.church/give

Because He Lives

Big Idea: Because Jesus is alive, I can be spiritually transformed. 1 Corinthians 15 shows us the gospel we stand in—Christ died, was buried, and rose again. He appeared, He proved it, and His grace changes everything. The least became a servant. The unworthy was given purpose. Not by effort, but by grace. The risen Christ still transforms. Learn to Live Who can receive what Christ has secured? Is my life showing gratitude for God’s grace? How can this church help me grow? Join us Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00 📍 Heritage Church — Ashburn, VA 🌐 https://heritageva.church — ABOUT HERITAGE We exist to glorify God by making, maturing, and multiplying disciples through His power and for His glory. https://heritageva.church/our-mission — PLAN A VISIT New to Heritage? Start here: https://heritageva.church — GIVE Your generosity helps us reach more people with the gospel. https://heritageva.church/give

Final Instruction

Big Idea: Mature disciples embrace their personal responsibility for following spiritual instructions. 1 Corinthians [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0] 16 shows us that the Christian life is not passive—it is intentional. Every believer is called to live with order, commitment, and obedience to what God has clearly said. Spiritual maturity takes responsibility. It does not wait to be told—it walks in truth. It does not drift—it stands firm. “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” (ESV) Let’s be a church marked by faithful obedience and Christ-centered love. Join us Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00 📍 Heritage Church — Ashburn, VA 🌐 https://heritageva.church — ABOUT HERITAGE We exist to glorify God by making, maturing, and multiplying disciples through His power and for His glory. https://heritageva.church/our-mission — PLAN A VISIT New to Heritage? Start here: https://heritageva.church — GIVE Your generosity helps us reach more people with the gospel. https://heritageva.church/give