MissionWay Church Sunday Sermons

In this story, Jesus is revealed as the provider who feeds both the body and the soul, extending His compassion and provision to all who come to Him in faith. Despite the disciples' doubts and forgetfulness of His past miracles, the story serves as a reminder that Jesus’ care is both spiritual and physical, satisfying every need. Through the feeding of the Gentile crowd, Jesus illustrates His love beyond just the Jewish people to all, urging us to trust Him fully and seek His kingdom above all else.

In this passage we encounter the unexpected faith of a Gentile woman who approaches Jesus despite cultural barriers and her own unworthiness. Her persistent prayer and humility ultimately lead to Jesus' abundant mercy. The woman’s plea for even "crumbs" from Jesus shows her deep faith in His power to heal and save, illustrating that even the smallest portion of God’s grace is enough to meet our needs. Her story challenges us even today to persistently seek God's mercy and acknowledge their complete dependence on Him.

In Matthew 15:1-20, Jesus confronts the Pharisees and scribes about their elevation of human traditions over God’s commandments. While the Pharisees focus on external rituals like handwashing, Jesus teaches that what truly defiles a person is not external actions but the condition of the heart, as evidenced by sinful behaviors. He criticizes their hypocrisy, quoting Isaiah to emphasize that their worship is in vain because their hearts are far from God. The passage challenges us to examine our own lives, ensuring that our worship and obedience come from a transformed heart, not mere lip service.

In this passage, Jesus demonstrates His divine authority over nature by walking on water to meet the disciples in the midst of a storm. When Peter steps out in faith but begins to sink due to fear and taking His eyes off Jesus. Ultimately, the disciples' fear turns to worship as they acknowledge Jesus as the Son of God, showcasing the power of faith over fear and the necessity of focusing on Christ in the storms of life.

In this familiar story we are confronted with the compassion of Jesus who ministered to a large crowd despite trying to retreat for rest. Jesus shows us that though He is the ultimate provider for His people, He often uses us to minister to one another. Finally, we see that this story is so much more about physical bread, but it points to Jesus as the True Bread of Life who takes what little we have and multiplies it in spiritual blessings that overflow into eternity.

In this story, Herod mistakenly believes Jesus to be John the Baptist resurrected and Matthew then tells us that Herod had put John to death. We learn the cost of speaking the truth, as shown in John the Baptist's martyrdom for confronting Herod's immoral actions. The sermon contrasts Herod's guilt and political maneuvering with John’s unwavering commitment to truth, urging believers to speak the truth, regardless of the personal cost. Finally, it offers hope, noting that, just as John will rise again, Christians too have the promise of resurrection through Jesus Christ.

As we close out our “Beyond Sunday” series, we are going to take a deep look at Ephesians 4:11-16 which tells every believer that we have a ministry within the local church. Maybe so far in this series, you haven’t seen how any of this applies to you. This sermon will show you exactly how it applies to all of us and will challenge you to begin fulfilling your calling to build up the body of Christ at MissionWay.

Have you ever considered that your church isn't as healthy as it should be because you're not using your spiritual gift(s) to serve the body? This sermon addresses spiritual gifts and will teach us that all believers are one in Christ despite their differences, each member has a unique role, and every gift is vital for the health and unity of the church. Paul addresses issues of apathy, pride, and disunity that arise when believers either neglect or elevate certain gifts over others.

Have you ever thought about financial giving as an opportunity to go deeper in discipleship? In this message, we explore the biblical principles of giving found in 2 Corinthians 9:6-8. We will discover how God calls us to give bountifully and cheerfully, with a heart of generosity that reflects His grace, and learn how true contentment and joy are found when we give for His glory, not our gain.

James 4 challenges us recognize the importance of viewing time through a biblical lens along with submitting to God's sovereignty over our time. It challenges us to abandon the illusion of control, embrace the brevity and uncertainty of life, and align our daily activities with God's will, ensuring that every moment is spent purposefully and for His glory.