Are you mistaking escape for healing? /// Prayer: Part 7

The After Sermon /// Changed lives… or just changed behavior?

Welcome to The After Sermon by Plum Creek Church. This bite-sized discussion is where we get to sit down with our communicators and ask a few follow up questions connected to the weekend message, unpack it on a deeper level, and explore how it all relates to our journey of following Jesus more fully. Does following Jesus simply make us behave differently—or does it actually make Jesus more visible? In this episode of After Sermon, Eric sits down with Doug Miller to continue the conversation from Ephesians 5. They explore why Paul wasn’t simply giving Christians a list of rules to follow, but inviting them into a way of life that helps the world see Jesus more clearly. The conversation explores why true transformation begins with our desires, why behavior modification can never replace spiritual formation, and how everyday practices shape us into people who increasingly reflect the heart of Christ. If Jesus really changes lives, what should people notice when they encounter ours? This conversation is also available on our YouTube channel along with the full sermon that this discussion is based on. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@plumcreekchurch You can learn more about Plum Creek Church by visiting our website as well. Website: https://plumcreek.church/ [https://plumcreek.church/]

Do your relationships make Heaven visible? /// Heaven & Earth: Part 5

We're so glad you've chosen to listen to our online experience! Here at Plum Creek, we’re all about changed lives, changing lives; and what that simply means is that what Christ has done in us is not just for us, but it’s for us to share with others in our community and around the world.     ///   If you're using this teaching for a Home Groups setting, we've included discussion prompts to help guide your conversation: 1. As you reflect on this message, what one principle or insight stands out as being particularly helpful or insightful? 2. Is there anything that stood out from this message that was challenging? 3. What did this message teach us about God? 4. What did this message teach us about ourselves? 5. If these verses were applied to our culture today, what would the implications be?     ///     Wondering what Plum Creek Church is all about? Watch this video. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iHJvWJtT-4]     ///     Links Home: https://www.plumcreek.church/ [https://www.plumcreek.church/] Next Steps: https://www.plumcreek.church/next [https://www.plumcreek.church/next] Ministries: https://www.plumcreek.church/ministries [https://www.plumcreek.church/ministries] Give: https://www.plumcreek.church/give [https://www.plumcreek.church/give]

The After Sermon /// Grace isn’t earned. So why do we keep trying?

Welcome to The After Sermon by Plum Creek Church. This bite-sized discussion is where we get to sit down with our communicators and ask a few follow up questions connected to the weekend message, unpack it on a deeper level, and explore how it all relates to our journey of following Jesus more fully. Why do we keep trying to earn something God has already given? In this episode of The After Sermon, Daniel sits down with Eric Parks to unpack one of the biggest turning points in Ephesians. Together they explore why the word “therefore” changes everything, how grace reshapes our motivation, and why following Jesus is about transformation—not simply behavior modification. If you’ve ever struggled to believe God could really extend grace on your worst day, this conversation is for you. This conversation is also available on our YouTube channel along with the full sermon that this discussion is based on. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@plumcreekchurch You can learn more about Plum Creek Church by visiting our website as well. Website: https://plumcreek.church/ [https://plumcreek.church/]

Are you trying to earn what's already yours? /// Heaven & Earth: Part 4

We're so glad you've chosen to listen to our online experience! Here at Plum Creek, we’re all about changed lives, changing lives; and what that simply means is that what Christ has done in us is not just for us, but it’s for us to share with others in our community and around the world.     ///   If you're using this teaching for a Home Groups setting, we've included discussion prompts to help guide your conversation: 1. Where are you most tempted to perform instead of simply receiving God's grace? 2. What voice do you hear when you think about God's expectations of you? 3. Which is harder for you to believe: that God loves you on your best day or on your worst day? 4. How has God's grace changed the way you see yourself? 5. What "speech" do you find yourself wanting to give God before coming to Him?     ///     Wondering what Plum Creek Church is all about? Watch this video. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iHJvWJtT-4]     ///     Links Home: https://www.plumcreek.church/ [https://www.plumcreek.church/] Next Steps: https://www.plumcreek.church/next [https://www.plumcreek.church/next] Ministries: https://www.plumcreek.church/ministries [https://www.plumcreek.church/ministries] Give: https://www.plumcreek.church/give [https://www.plumcreek.church/give]

The After Sermon /// Why is unity so much harder than agreement?

Welcome to The After Sermon by Plum Creek Church. This bite-sized discussion is where we get to sit down with our communicators and ask a few follow up questions connected to the weekend message, unpack it on a deeper level, and explore how it all relates to our journey of following Jesus more fully. What if Christian unity isn't about thinking the same—but moving in the same direction? In this episode of The After Sermon, David sits down with Tomy to continue the conversation from Ephesians.  Together they explore Paul's vision of a diverse family brought together in Christ, what it means to be united without becoming uniform, and why the church is called to be known more for what it's for than what it's against.  The conversation touches on everything from theological differences to cultural divisions, offering a compelling picture of how followers of Jesus can live as one household built on the foundation of Christ.  Along the way, Tomy challenges us to imagine what might happen if the church became a visible display of heaven's unity breaking into the world around us. This conversation is also available on our YouTube channel along with the full sermon that this discussion is based on. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@plumcreekchurch You can learn more about Plum Creek Church by visiting our website as well. Website: https://plumcreek.church/ [https://plumcreek.church/]