Lake Sawyer Church Messages https://www.lakesawyerchurch.org/ Lake Sawyer Church info@lakesawyerchurch.org Lake Sawyer Church The Lake Sawyer Church podcast features weekly teaching from our Sunday gatherings in Black Diamond, Washington. Each episode shares biblical truth and practical encouragement to help you find and follow Jesus and live out your faith in everyday life. The Lake Sawyer Church podcast features weekly teaching from our Sunday gatherings in Black Diamond, Washington. Each episode shares biblical truth and practical encouragement to help you find and follow Jesus and live out your faith in everyday life. en © 2026 Lake Sawyer Church no Why I Love the Church Steve Murray <p>For some, church is just a building. For others, it's a weekly event. But in Scripture, the church is so much more.</p><p><br></p><p>In this message, we explore what Jesus meant when He said, "I will build my church," and discover three powerful pictures of the church:</p><p><br></p><p>The local church we gather with</p><p>The church as the people of God</p><p>The global body of Christ united around the world</p><p><br></p><p>We'll also look at why gathering together matters, how our beliefs should shape our lives, and why the church remains God's plan for bringing hope to the world.</p> <p>For some, church is just a building. For others, it's a weekly event. But in Scripture, the church is so much more.</p><p><br></p><p>In this message, we explore what Jesus meant when He said, "I will build my church," and discover three powerful pictures of the church:</p><p><br></p><p>The local church we gather with</p><p>The church as the people of God</p><p>The global body of Christ united around the world</p><p><br></p><p>We'll also look at why gathering together matters, how our beliefs should shape our lives, and why the church remains God's plan for bringing hope to the world.</p> For some, church is just a building. For others, it's a weekly event. But in Scripture, the church is so much more.


In this message, we explore what Jesus meant when He said, "I will build my church," and discover three powerful pictures of the church:


The local church we gather with

The church as the people of God

The global body of Christ united around the world


We'll also look at why gathering together matters, how our beliefs should shape our lives, and why the church remains God's plan for bringing hope to the world.

]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2277 1 957641d33df3946bcdc65e00ad7be0aa no The Greater Father | Father's Day Lonnie Arnold <p>This Father’s Day, we take a closer look at the heart of God as our Heavenly Father. While earthly fathers can profoundly shape our lives—for better or worse—God offers a love that is constant, an identity that is secure, and an inheritance that can never be lost. In this message, we explore how discovering God as the Greater Father changes the way we see ourselves, the way we experience His love, and the way we love others. Whether you're celebrating Father’s Day, grieving a loss, healing from past wounds, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of God’s heart, we hope this message encourages you.</p> <p>This Father’s Day, we take a closer look at the heart of God as our Heavenly Father. While earthly fathers can profoundly shape our lives—for better or worse—God offers a love that is constant, an identity that is secure, and an inheritance that can never be lost. In this message, we explore how discovering God as the Greater Father changes the way we see ourselves, the way we experience His love, and the way we love others. Whether you're celebrating Father’s Day, grieving a loss, healing from past wounds, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of God’s heart, we hope this message encourages you.</p> This Father’s Day, we take a closer look at the heart of God as our Heavenly Father. While earthly fathers can profoundly shape our lives—for better or worse—God offers a love that is constant, an identity that is secure, and an inheritance that can never be lost. In this message, we explore how discovering God as the Greater Father changes the way we see ourselves, the way we experience His love, and the way we love others. Whether you're celebrating Father’s Day, grieving a loss, healing from past wounds, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of God’s heart, we hope this message encourages you.

]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2460 2 a53fc7495980f895763e0e3b60ec5c18 no Beyond Ourselves | First and Best Mike Ferrulli <p>In the final week of First & Best, we discover that this series was never really about money — it was about one question: do I really trust God with every part of my life? "Beyond Ourselves" lands the whole series on a single idea: God gives to us so He can give through us. Working through 2 Corinthians 9, we look at Paul's picture of bread and seed — bread is what God gives to meet our needs, seed is what He gives to create a harvest — and the mistake of eating all the seed because we assume everything God provides is only for us. This isn't about guilt, pressure, or comparison. Paul is clear: each of us decides in our own heart, and the point isn't equal gifts but equal surrender. We give with open hands because God gave His first and best to us first — not His leftovers, but Himself. Wherever you are, there's a next step: from nothing to something, something to proportional, proportional to generous.</p> <p>In the final week of First & Best, we discover that this series was never really about money — it was about one question: do I really trust God with every part of my life? "Beyond Ourselves" lands the whole series on a single idea: God gives to us so He can give through us. Working through 2 Corinthians 9, we look at Paul's picture of bread and seed — bread is what God gives to meet our needs, seed is what He gives to create a harvest — and the mistake of eating all the seed because we assume everything God provides is only for us. This isn't about guilt, pressure, or comparison. Paul is clear: each of us decides in our own heart, and the point isn't equal gifts but equal surrender. We give with open hands because God gave His first and best to us first — not His leftovers, but Himself. Wherever you are, there's a next step: from nothing to something, something to proportional, proportional to generous.</p> In the final week of First & Best, we discover that this series was never really about money — it was about one question: do I really trust God with every part of my life? "Beyond Ourselves" lands the whole series on a single idea: God gives to us so He can give through us. Working through 2 Corinthians 9, we look at Paul's picture of bread and seed — bread is what God gives to meet our needs, seed is what He gives to create a harvest — and the mistake of eating all the seed because we assume everything God provides is only for us. This isn't about guilt, pressure, or comparison. Paul is clear: each of us decides in our own heart, and the point isn't equal gifts but equal surrender. We give with open hands because God gave His first and best to us first — not His leftovers, but Himself. Wherever you are, there's a next step: from nothing to something, something to proportional, proportional to generous.

]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1512 3 3fcf382b4fd731779b89863b845501c1 no The God Who Provides | First and Best Mike Ferrulli <p>In Week 2 of First & Best, we get specific about the practice God uses to train our trust: the tithe. "The God Who Provides" tackles the question that makes most of us tighten up — can I really trust God with my money? — and reframes it entirely. The tithe isn't about God needing something from us; it's about God forming something in us. Working through Jesus' warning against greed in Luke 12, the trust invitation of Malachi 3, and Jesus' words in Luke 11, we name the thing hiding behind our hesitation: money makes a convincing god, but a terrible one. This isn't a guilt trip or a prosperity gimmick — it's an honest look at how giving our first and best rewires our hearts to trust the God who actually provides. Wherever you are, there's a next step: from nothing to something, something to proportional, proportional to generous.</p> <p>In Week 2 of First & Best, we get specific about the practice God uses to train our trust: the tithe. "The God Who Provides" tackles the question that makes most of us tighten up — can I really trust God with my money? — and reframes it entirely. The tithe isn't about God needing something from us; it's about God forming something in us. Working through Jesus' warning against greed in Luke 12, the trust invitation of Malachi 3, and Jesus' words in Luke 11, we name the thing hiding behind our hesitation: money makes a convincing god, but a terrible one. This isn't a guilt trip or a prosperity gimmick — it's an honest look at how giving our first and best rewires our hearts to trust the God who actually provides. Wherever you are, there's a next step: from nothing to something, something to proportional, proportional to generous.</p> In Week 2 of First & Best, we get specific about the practice God uses to train our trust: the tithe. "The God Who Provides" tackles the question that makes most of us tighten up — can I really trust God with my money? — and reframes it entirely. The tithe isn't about God needing something from us; it's about God forming something in us. Working through Jesus' warning against greed in Luke 12, the trust invitation of Malachi 3, and Jesus' words in Luke 11, we name the thing hiding behind our hesitation: money makes a convincing god, but a terrible one. This isn't a guilt trip or a prosperity gimmick — it's an honest look at how giving our first and best rewires our hearts to trust the God who actually provides. Wherever you are, there's a next step: from nothing to something, something to proportional, proportional to generous.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1999 4 0847ba5b6dd5ed78117c238c9d44b2a2 no First Things First | First and Best Mike Ferrulli <p>We're kicking off a brand-new series called First & Best — an honest, pressure-free look at what the Bible says about money and generosity. In this opening message, "First Things First," we sit with one simple but searching idea: what goes first gets our trust. Drawing on Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6 and the call to honor God with our "firstfruits" in Proverbs 3, we discover that generosity isn't about the church getting something from us — it's about God doing something in us. Wherever you are on your journey of faith, you're welcome here. Come ask the question with us: what would it look like for God to be first?</p> <p>We're kicking off a brand-new series called First & Best — an honest, pressure-free look at what the Bible says about money and generosity. In this opening message, "First Things First," we sit with one simple but searching idea: what goes first gets our trust. Drawing on Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6 and the call to honor God with our "firstfruits" in Proverbs 3, we discover that generosity isn't about the church getting something from us — it's about God doing something in us. Wherever you are on your journey of faith, you're welcome here. Come ask the question with us: what would it look like for God to be first?</p> We're kicking off a brand-new series called First & Best — an honest, pressure-free look at what the Bible says about money and generosity. In this opening message, "First Things First," we sit with one simple but searching idea: what goes first gets our trust. Drawing on Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6 and the call to honor God with our "firstfruits" in Proverbs 3, we discover that generosity isn't about the church getting something from us — it's about God doing something in us. Wherever you are on your journey of faith, you're welcome here. Come ask the question with us: what would it look like for God to be first?

]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1911 5 df17993b81c429dcdba6f1926b76b77f no Two Questions & an Answer Treacy Walsh <p>From the opening pages of Scripture, God asks two deeply personal questions: “Where are you?” and “Where is your brother?” These questions reveal what has always mattered most to Him — our relationship with God and the way we love the people around us.</p><p><br></p><p>In this message, we explore how sin fractures both of those relationships, and how Jesus restores them through the cross. Love God. Love people. It’s not just good advice — it’s the heart of the gospel.</p> <p>From the opening pages of Scripture, God asks two deeply personal questions: “Where are you?” and “Where is your brother?” These questions reveal what has always mattered most to Him — our relationship with God and the way we love the people around us.</p><p><br></p><p>In this message, we explore how sin fractures both of those relationships, and how Jesus restores them through the cross. Love God. Love people. It’s not just good advice — it’s the heart of the gospel.</p> From the opening pages of Scripture, God asks two deeply personal questions: “Where are you?” and “Where is your brother?” These questions reveal what has always mattered most to Him — our relationship with God and the way we love the people around us.


In this message, we explore how sin fractures both of those relationships, and how Jesus restores them through the cross. Love God. Love people. It’s not just good advice — it’s the heart of the gospel.

]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1899 6 b801778caa0f310ae6208f4c99107e83 no People Are The Point Mike Ferrulli <p>Most of us don't set out to be self-focused, but when life gets full and stress runs high, the people around us can start to feel like interruptions rather than opportunities. This week we explore what it means to live in the way of Jesus — who modeled true greatness by washing his disciples' feet and giving his life for others. Drawing from Philippians 2, John 13, and Mark 10:45, we're challenged to trade the question "What do I want?" for a deeper one: "What does love require of me?" Because your life is most meaningful when someone else benefits from it — and people aren't a distraction from the point. They are the point.</p> <p>Most of us don't set out to be self-focused, but when life gets full and stress runs high, the people around us can start to feel like interruptions rather than opportunities. This week we explore what it means to live in the way of Jesus — who modeled true greatness by washing his disciples' feet and giving his life for others. Drawing from Philippians 2, John 13, and Mark 10:45, we're challenged to trade the question "What do I want?" for a deeper one: "What does love require of me?" Because your life is most meaningful when someone else benefits from it — and people aren't a distraction from the point. They are the point.</p> Most of us don't set out to be self-focused, but when life gets full and stress runs high, the people around us can start to feel like interruptions rather than opportunities. This week we explore what it means to live in the way of Jesus — who modeled true greatness by washing his disciples' feet and giving his life for others. Drawing from Philippians 2, John 13, and Mark 10:45, we're challenged to trade the question "What do I want?" for a deeper one: "What does love require of me?" Because your life is most meaningful when someone else benefits from it — and people aren't a distraction from the point. They are the point.

]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2033 7 0563d3542a514a99cc0902d8e36af094 no More Than A Role | Mother's Day Mike Ferrulli <p>This Mother's Day message honors the moms in our church family while inviting all of us into a deeper conversation about identity and worth. Drawing from Ephesians 2, More Than a Role explores the quiet pressure we carry when we let our roles — mom, dad, student, spouse, professional — become the measure of our value. Paul reminds the church that we are God's masterpiece, His poiema, and that our worth is received as a gift, not earned through performance. Roles will shift and seasons will change, but the purpose God prepared for us doesn't disappear with them. Whether today brings celebration, grief, or longing, this message is an invitation to stop proving and start living from the security of who God says you are.</p> <p>This Mother's Day message honors the moms in our church family while inviting all of us into a deeper conversation about identity and worth. Drawing from Ephesians 2, More Than a Role explores the quiet pressure we carry when we let our roles — mom, dad, student, spouse, professional — become the measure of our value. Paul reminds the church that we are God's masterpiece, His poiema, and that our worth is received as a gift, not earned through performance. Roles will shift and seasons will change, but the purpose God prepared for us doesn't disappear with them. Whether today brings celebration, grief, or longing, this message is an invitation to stop proving and start living from the security of who God says you are.</p> This Mother's Day message honors the moms in our church family while inviting all of us into a deeper conversation about identity and worth. Drawing from Ephesians 2, More Than a Role explores the quiet pressure we carry when we let our roles — mom, dad, student, spouse, professional — become the measure of our value. Paul reminds the church that we are God's masterpiece, His poiema, and that our worth is received as a gift, not earned through performance. Roles will shift and seasons will change, but the purpose God prepared for us doesn't disappear with them. Whether today brings celebration, grief, or longing, this message is an invitation to stop proving and start living from the security of who God says you are.

]]> Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1510 8 d28f59e492dd753f00f4a9e1bab3ff1d no Redeeming the Feed | Digital Divide Mike Ferrulli <p>Most of us approach our phones one of two ways: total surrender to the feed, or trying to escape it entirely. Both let the feed win. In the final week of Digital Divide, we look at a third way — being so rooted in Christ that we can step into digital spaces as carriers of light instead of just consumers of content.</p> <p>Most of us approach our phones one of two ways: total surrender to the feed, or trying to escape it entirely. Both let the feed win. In the final week of Digital Divide, we look at a third way — being so rooted in Christ that we can step into digital spaces as carriers of light instead of just consumers of content.</p> Most of us approach our phones one of two ways: total surrender to the feed, or trying to escape it entirely. Both let the feed win. In the final week of Digital Divide, we look at a third way — being so rooted in Christ that we can step into digital spaces as carriers of light instead of just consumers of content.

]]> Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1883 9 a32c0eec852fc6e9a53760c2a7213289 no Don't Take the Bait | Digital Divide Mike Ferrulli <p>Comparison is one of the oldest spiritual battles humans face — and today it's being weaponized at scale. In Don't Take the Bait, we explore how the comparison trap goes far deeper than envy. At its core, it's a question of identity: Am I enough?</p><p>Through the lives of Paul and Jesus, we discover that the answer to that question can never come from a screen, a salary, or someone else's opinion. Using Galatians 1, Philippians 3, Psalm 139, and Matthew 3, this message shows how a secure identity in Christ is the only thing that can free us from the endless cycle of compare and despair.</p><p>Whether it's social media, cable news, or the family reunion, this message is for everyone — and it comes with three practical steps you can start today.</p> <p>Comparison is one of the oldest spiritual battles humans face — and today it's being weaponized at scale. In Don't Take the Bait, we explore how the comparison trap goes far deeper than envy. At its core, it's a question of identity: Am I enough?</p><p>Through the lives of Paul and Jesus, we discover that the answer to that question can never come from a screen, a salary, or someone else's opinion. Using Galatians 1, Philippians 3, Psalm 139, and Matthew 3, this message shows how a secure identity in Christ is the only thing that can free us from the endless cycle of compare and despair.</p><p>Whether it's social media, cable news, or the family reunion, this message is for everyone — and it comes with three practical steps you can start today.</p> Comparison is one of the oldest spiritual battles humans face — and today it's being weaponized at scale. In Don't Take the Bait, we explore how the comparison trap goes far deeper than envy. At its core, it's a question of identity: Am I enough?

Through the lives of Paul and Jesus, we discover that the answer to that question can never come from a screen, a salary, or someone else's opinion. Using Galatians 1, Philippians 3, Psalm 139, and Matthew 3, this message shows how a secure identity in Christ is the only thing that can free us from the endless cycle of compare and despair.

Whether it's social media, cable news, or the family reunion, this message is for everyone — and it comes with three practical steps you can start today.

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1906 10 fdee3cc37476d9d4ceed0cae7b0df0a6 no The Noise and the Voice | Digital Divide Mike Ferrulli <p>Week 2 of Digital Divide — The Noise and the Voice</p><p>Silence has become one of the rarest experiences in modern life. Between notifications, headlines, and the constant hum of our environment, most of us have never stopped to ask: Can I actually hear God in all of this?</p><p>In this message, we look at the life of Jesus — someone whose schedule was full, whose ministry was urgent, and whose world was loud — and discover why He consistently chose to step away. Not because He was overwhelmed, but because clarity doesn't come from chaos. It comes from quiet.</p><p>Whether you're feeling spiritually disconnected, scattered, or just unsure of what God might be saying to you, this message is a practical invitation to create space and listen.</p> <p>Week 2 of Digital Divide — The Noise and the Voice</p><p>Silence has become one of the rarest experiences in modern life. Between notifications, headlines, and the constant hum of our environment, most of us have never stopped to ask: Can I actually hear God in all of this?</p><p>In this message, we look at the life of Jesus — someone whose schedule was full, whose ministry was urgent, and whose world was loud — and discover why He consistently chose to step away. Not because He was overwhelmed, but because clarity doesn't come from chaos. It comes from quiet.</p><p>Whether you're feeling spiritually disconnected, scattered, or just unsure of what God might be saying to you, this message is a practical invitation to create space and listen.</p> Week 2 of Digital Divide — The Noise and the Voice

Silence has become one of the rarest experiences in modern life. Between notifications, headlines, and the constant hum of our environment, most of us have never stopped to ask: Can I actually hear God in all of this?

In this message, we look at the life of Jesus — someone whose schedule was full, whose ministry was urgent, and whose world was loud — and discover why He consistently chose to step away. Not because He was overwhelmed, but because clarity doesn't come from chaos. It comes from quiet.

Whether you're feeling spiritually disconnected, scattered, or just unsure of what God might be saying to you, this message is a practical invitation to create space and listen.

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2282 11 e1536237b9477ca067a6ef9e072bfe41 no Scroll, Click, Repeat | Digital Divide Mike Ferrulli <p>We live in a world of constant digital input. We scroll when we wake up, scroll when we're waiting, and scroll before we sleep. But what if all that consumption isn't as neutral as we think? Research shows that higher screen time is consistently linked to increased anxiety, shorter attention spans, and greater stress — and Scripture warns us that we are always being formed by what we give our attention to. In this message, we unpack what it looks like to guard our hearts and minds in a digital age, moving from passive scrolling to intentional spiritual formation. The challenge: before you check your feed, check in with God first.</p> <p>We live in a world of constant digital input. We scroll when we wake up, scroll when we're waiting, and scroll before we sleep. But what if all that consumption isn't as neutral as we think? Research shows that higher screen time is consistently linked to increased anxiety, shorter attention spans, and greater stress — and Scripture warns us that we are always being formed by what we give our attention to. In this message, we unpack what it looks like to guard our hearts and minds in a digital age, moving from passive scrolling to intentional spiritual formation. The challenge: before you check your feed, check in with God first.</p> We live in a world of constant digital input. We scroll when we wake up, scroll when we're waiting, and scroll before we sleep. But what if all that consumption isn't as neutral as we think? Research shows that higher screen time is consistently linked to increased anxiety, shorter attention spans, and greater stress — and Scripture warns us that we are always being formed by what we give our attention to. In this message, we unpack what it looks like to guard our hearts and minds in a digital age, moving from passive scrolling to intentional spiritual formation. The challenge: before you check your feed, check in with God first.

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2084 12 0f6b46efb47ef016b67af7c792e01e25 no Easter at Lake Sawyer Church <p>Before Easter was a celebration, it was a dark walk to a grave. This message explores how the first followers responded to the empty tomb — and asks the question we all have to answer: what will you do with it?</p> <p>Before Easter was a celebration, it was a dark walk to a grave. This message explores how the first followers responded to the empty tomb — and asks the question we all have to answer: what will you do with it?</p> Before Easter was a celebration, it was a dark walk to a grave. This message explores how the first followers responded to the empty tomb — and asks the question we all have to answer: what will you do with it?

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1519 13 d994adfd96b6007eab3cd2b90bbbd453 no A Different Kind of Power | Before the Cross Mike Ferrulli <p>On Palm Sunday, two processions enter the city—one marked by power, control, and intimidation, and the other by humility, peace, and surrender. In Gospel of Luke 19, Jesus reveals a radically different kind of King—one who doesn’t force His way in, but invites us to follow. </p><p><br></p><p>This message challenges us to examine the direction of our lives. Are we aligning with the way of control and self-protection, or the way of Jesus marked by trust and humility? Because in the moments that matter most, we’re not just deciding—we’re revealing the direction we’ve already chosen.</p> <p>On Palm Sunday, two processions enter the city—one marked by power, control, and intimidation, and the other by humility, peace, and surrender. In Gospel of Luke 19, Jesus reveals a radically different kind of King—one who doesn’t force His way in, but invites us to follow. </p><p><br></p><p>This message challenges us to examine the direction of our lives. Are we aligning with the way of control and self-protection, or the way of Jesus marked by trust and humility? Because in the moments that matter most, we’re not just deciding—we’re revealing the direction we’ve already chosen.</p> On Palm Sunday, two processions enter the city—one marked by power, control, and intimidation, and the other by humility, peace, and surrender. In Gospel of Luke 19, Jesus reveals a radically different kind of King—one who doesn’t force His way in, but invites us to follow.


This message challenges us to examine the direction of our lives. Are we aligning with the way of control and self-protection, or the way of Jesus marked by trust and humility? Because in the moments that matter most, we’re not just deciding—we’re revealing the direction we’ve already chosen.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1846 14 6f27920b0db378d6d633b95fa29c9b33 no The Power of Surrender | Before the Cross Mike Ferrulli <p>In the face of fear, uncertainty, and real cost, surrender often feels like weakness—but in we see something very different. In Gospel of John 18, Jesus stands in complete authority, yet willingly surrenders to the Father’s will, choosing purpose over control.</p><p><br></p><p>This message challenges us to confront the areas where we hold back—where comfort, fear, or the need to control keeps us from fully following Jesus. True surrender isn’t passive; it’s a bold step of trust that moves us toward others, even when the outcome is uncertain.</p> <p>In the face of fear, uncertainty, and real cost, surrender often feels like weakness—but in we see something very different. In Gospel of John 18, Jesus stands in complete authority, yet willingly surrenders to the Father’s will, choosing purpose over control.</p><p><br></p><p>This message challenges us to confront the areas where we hold back—where comfort, fear, or the need to control keeps us from fully following Jesus. True surrender isn’t passive; it’s a bold step of trust that moves us toward others, even when the outcome is uncertain.</p> In the face of fear, uncertainty, and real cost, surrender often feels like weakness—but in we see something very different. In Gospel of John 18, Jesus stands in complete authority, yet willingly surrenders to the Father’s will, choosing purpose over control.


This message challenges us to confront the areas where we hold back—where comfort, fear, or the need to control keeps us from fully following Jesus. True surrender isn’t passive; it’s a bold step of trust that moves us toward others, even when the outcome is uncertain.

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2208 15 32852298208803c5e8fbfa54ee67d43a no Recognizing Jesus | Before the Cross Mike Ferrulli <p>As we begin our journey toward Easter, Gospel of John 12 invites us to wrestle with a simple but searching question: Do we truly recognize Jesus for who He is? In the same room, Mary saw a Savior worthy of extravagant devotion, while Judas only saw a waste of resources. Same moment. Same Jesus. Different hearts. </p><p><br></p><p>This message challenges us to examine how familiarity, calculation, or guarded faith can keep us near Jesus without truly seeing His worth. When we recognize who He really is, worship stops feeling excessive and surrender starts to make sense. </p><p><br></p><p>Before we arrive at the cross, we’re invited to see Jesus clearly—and respond with the devotion He deserves.</p> <p>As we begin our journey toward Easter, Gospel of John 12 invites us to wrestle with a simple but searching question: Do we truly recognize Jesus for who He is? In the same room, Mary saw a Savior worthy of extravagant devotion, while Judas only saw a waste of resources. Same moment. Same Jesus. Different hearts. </p><p><br></p><p>This message challenges us to examine how familiarity, calculation, or guarded faith can keep us near Jesus without truly seeing His worth. When we recognize who He really is, worship stops feeling excessive and surrender starts to make sense. </p><p><br></p><p>Before we arrive at the cross, we’re invited to see Jesus clearly—and respond with the devotion He deserves.</p> As we begin our journey toward Easter, Gospel of John 12 invites us to wrestle with a simple but searching question: Do we truly recognize Jesus for who He is? In the same room, Mary saw a Savior worthy of extravagant devotion, while Judas only saw a waste of resources. Same moment. Same Jesus. Different hearts.


This message challenges us to examine how familiarity, calculation, or guarded faith can keep us near Jesus without truly seeing His worth. When we recognize who He really is, worship stops feeling excessive and surrender starts to make sense.


Before we arrive at the cross, we’re invited to see Jesus clearly—and respond with the devotion He deserves.

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1737 16 6f27ac60ca834aa714b4d50f567d2f1d no Nope to Fake | Nope Mike Ferrulli <p>In a culture that constantly pressures us to present the polished version of ourselves, it’s easy to curate our image instead of living honestly. But in Epistle of James 5, we’re reminded that real faith isn’t about appearances—it’s about authenticity, prayer, and confession.</p><p><br></p><p>This message explores why we often hide our struggles, manage perception, and avoid vulnerability, even in the church. James calls us to something different: a community where suffering is admitted, prayer is normal, sin is confessed, and restoration is possible.</p> <p>In a culture that constantly pressures us to present the polished version of ourselves, it’s easy to curate our image instead of living honestly. But in Epistle of James 5, we’re reminded that real faith isn’t about appearances—it’s about authenticity, prayer, and confession.</p><p><br></p><p>This message explores why we often hide our struggles, manage perception, and avoid vulnerability, even in the church. James calls us to something different: a community where suffering is admitted, prayer is normal, sin is confessed, and restoration is possible.</p> In a culture that constantly pressures us to present the polished version of ourselves, it’s easy to curate our image instead of living honestly. But in Epistle of James 5, we’re reminded that real faith isn’t about appearances—it’s about authenticity, prayer, and confession.


This message explores why we often hide our struggles, manage perception, and avoid vulnerability, even in the church. James calls us to something different: a community where suffering is admitted, prayer is normal, sin is confessed, and restoration is possible.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2072 17 219756e7252d8bf7acb029e552eb8c3e no Nope to Hoarding | Nope Mike Ferrulli <p>In a world that quietly encourages us to accumulate more, Epistle of James 5 confronts the spiritual danger of hoarding and misplaced trust. Wealth and possessions aren’t the problem—but when they become our source of security, they can slowly replace our dependence on God.</p><p><br></p><p>This message challenges us to shift from hoarding to stewarding, recognizing that everything we have is entrusted to us for a purpose. With insight from First Epistle to Timothy 6, we’re reminded that generosity is not about guilt—it’s about trust, surrender, and living open-handed with what God has given.</p> <p>In a world that quietly encourages us to accumulate more, Epistle of James 5 confronts the spiritual danger of hoarding and misplaced trust. Wealth and possessions aren’t the problem—but when they become our source of security, they can slowly replace our dependence on God.</p><p><br></p><p>This message challenges us to shift from hoarding to stewarding, recognizing that everything we have is entrusted to us for a purpose. With insight from First Epistle to Timothy 6, we’re reminded that generosity is not about guilt—it’s about trust, surrender, and living open-handed with what God has given.</p> In a world that quietly encourages us to accumulate more, Epistle of James 5 confronts the spiritual danger of hoarding and misplaced trust. Wealth and possessions aren’t the problem—but when they become our source of security, they can slowly replace our dependence on God.


This message challenges us to shift from hoarding to stewarding, recognizing that everything we have is entrusted to us for a purpose. With insight from First Epistle to Timothy 6, we’re reminded that generosity is not about guilt—it’s about trust, surrender, and living open-handed with what God has given.

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1952 18 73507a789225dcbce4e7d1f35afc7216 no Nope to Tomorrow | Nope Mike Ferrulli <p>We spend so much of life planning for tomorrow—setting goals, building strategies, and assuming the future will unfold the way we expect. But in Epistle of James 4, we’re reminded that tomorrow is never guaranteed—it’s a gift. The problem isn’t planning; it’s planning without surrender. </p><p><br></p><p>This message challenges us to examine how often we delay obedience, postpone what matters most, or treat today like a rehearsal for the life we’ll live later. James calls us to hold our plans with open hands, trust God’s direction, and act on what He is asking us to do now.</p> <p>We spend so much of life planning for tomorrow—setting goals, building strategies, and assuming the future will unfold the way we expect. But in Epistle of James 4, we’re reminded that tomorrow is never guaranteed—it’s a gift. The problem isn’t planning; it’s planning without surrender. </p><p><br></p><p>This message challenges us to examine how often we delay obedience, postpone what matters most, or treat today like a rehearsal for the life we’ll live later. James calls us to hold our plans with open hands, trust God’s direction, and act on what He is asking us to do now.</p> We spend so much of life planning for tomorrow—setting goals, building strategies, and assuming the future will unfold the way we expect. But in Epistle of James 4, we’re reminded that tomorrow is never guaranteed—it’s a gift. The problem isn’t planning; it’s planning without surrender.


This message challenges us to examine how often we delay obedience, postpone what matters most, or treat today like a rehearsal for the life we’ll live later. James calls us to hold our plans with open hands, trust God’s direction, and act on what He is asking us to do now.

]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2016 19 0eeb639a3389ce2a5a5e4900ea8f51d2 no Nope to Pride | Nope Mike Ferrulli <p>What happens when pride takes the throne of your life?James 4 exposes the war inside each of us—the desires that spark conflict, fracture relationships, and blind us to God’s grace. Humility isn’t just a feeling—it’s a practical choice to step down, surrender control, and let God lift you. </p><p><br></p><p>Learn how to defeat pride not by trying harder, but by remembering whose you are and resting in His secure, unfailing love. Watch, reflect, and step down into the freedom Christ offers.</p> <p>What happens when pride takes the throne of your life?James 4 exposes the war inside each of us—the desires that spark conflict, fracture relationships, and blind us to God’s grace. Humility isn’t just a feeling—it’s a practical choice to step down, surrender control, and let God lift you. </p><p><br></p><p>Learn how to defeat pride not by trying harder, but by remembering whose you are and resting in His secure, unfailing love. Watch, reflect, and step down into the freedom Christ offers.</p> What happens when pride takes the throne of your life?James 4 exposes the war inside each of us—the desires that spark conflict, fracture relationships, and blind us to God’s grace. Humility isn’t just a feeling—it’s a practical choice to step down, surrender control, and let God lift you.


Learn how to defeat pride not by trying harder, but by remembering whose you are and resting in His secure, unfailing love. Watch, reflect, and step down into the freedom Christ offers.

]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2229 20 057b81f8ab43047eaddd6aaea79887c9 no Nope to Culture | Nope Mike Ferrulli <p>Our culture tells us that if something works, it must be wise—but James says wisdom is proven by the life it produces. In this message from James 3, we explore the difference between cultural wisdom and wisdom from above, and how the source of our wisdom shapes our words, our relationships, and our impact.</p><p><br></p><p>This message takes an honest look at jealousy, selfish ambition, humility, and peace, and invites us to examine the fruit growing in our lives. Because wisdom isn’t something you claim—it’s something you live, and it always produces a harvest.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 What are you planting?</p><p>👉 What kind of harvest is growing?</p><p>👉 And what wisdom is forming your heart?</p> <p>Our culture tells us that if something works, it must be wise—but James says wisdom is proven by the life it produces. In this message from James 3, we explore the difference between cultural wisdom and wisdom from above, and how the source of our wisdom shapes our words, our relationships, and our impact.</p><p><br></p><p>This message takes an honest look at jealousy, selfish ambition, humility, and peace, and invites us to examine the fruit growing in our lives. Because wisdom isn’t something you claim—it’s something you live, and it always produces a harvest.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 What are you planting?</p><p>👉 What kind of harvest is growing?</p><p>👉 And what wisdom is forming your heart?</p> Our culture tells us that if something works, it must be wise—but James says wisdom is proven by the life it produces. In this message from James 3, we explore the difference between cultural wisdom and wisdom from above, and how the source of our wisdom shapes our words, our relationships, and our impact.


This message takes an honest look at jealousy, selfish ambition, humility, and peace, and invites us to examine the fruit growing in our lives. Because wisdom isn’t something you claim—it’s something you live, and it always produces a harvest.


👉 What are you planting?

👉 What kind of harvest is growing?

👉 And what wisdom is forming your heart?

]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2180 21 c6833fd0edb612956b52f3a414413289 no Nope to Poison | Nope Mike Ferrulli <p>In this message, we continue the series Nope with Nope to Poison, exploring the power of our words and the spiritual danger of careless speech. Drawing from James 1 and James 3, we’re reminded that the tongue has “steering power”—shaping relationships, homes, and the direction of our lives. James teaches that the mouth isn’t the deepest issue; it reveals what’s happening in the heart. This message calls us to let God transform the source beneath our words so our speech becomes life-giving, wise, and shaped by heaven.</p> <p>In this message, we continue the series Nope with Nope to Poison, exploring the power of our words and the spiritual danger of careless speech. Drawing from James 1 and James 3, we’re reminded that the tongue has “steering power”—shaping relationships, homes, and the direction of our lives. James teaches that the mouth isn’t the deepest issue; it reveals what’s happening in the heart. This message calls us to let God transform the source beneath our words so our speech becomes life-giving, wise, and shaped by heaven.</p> In this message, we continue the series Nope with Nope to Poison, exploring the power of our words and the spiritual danger of careless speech. Drawing from James 1 and James 3, we’re reminded that the tongue has “steering power”—shaping relationships, homes, and the direction of our lives. James teaches that the mouth isn’t the deepest issue; it reveals what’s happening in the heart. This message calls us to let God transform the source beneath our words so our speech becomes life-giving, wise, and shaped by heaven.

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2035 22 9fb933b70eb98fd81a285dfbf23664b3 no Nope to Inaction | Nope Mike Ferrulli <p>We all have moments where our intentions sound right, our words feel sincere, and our compassion is real — yet our lives remain unchanged. In this message, we explore how James challenges a kind of faith that speaks well but doesn’t act, calling us to a living faith that moves beyond words into obedience.</p><p><br></p><p>This sermon invites us to examine where we’ve confused good intentions with faithfulness and where we’ve postponed action in areas God is prompting us to move. Real faith has a pulse — it breathes, it moves, and it changes lives. Today’s message calls us to take one real step of obedience and let our faith become visible through the way we live.</p> <p>We all have moments where our intentions sound right, our words feel sincere, and our compassion is real — yet our lives remain unchanged. In this message, we explore how James challenges a kind of faith that speaks well but doesn’t act, calling us to a living faith that moves beyond words into obedience.</p><p><br></p><p>This sermon invites us to examine where we’ve confused good intentions with faithfulness and where we’ve postponed action in areas God is prompting us to move. Real faith has a pulse — it breathes, it moves, and it changes lives. Today’s message calls us to take one real step of obedience and let our faith become visible through the way we live.</p> We all have moments where our intentions sound right, our words feel sincere, and our compassion is real — yet our lives remain unchanged. In this message, we explore how James challenges a kind of faith that speaks well but doesn’t act, calling us to a living faith that moves beyond words into obedience.


This sermon invites us to examine where we’ve confused good intentions with faithfulness and where we’ve postponed action in areas God is prompting us to move. Real faith has a pulse — it breathes, it moves, and it changes lives. Today’s message calls us to take one real step of obedience and let our faith become visible through the way we live.

]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2121 23 c6ef20951b64b6fd2b1d5e28f1e6d015 no Nope to Favoritism | Nope Jake Schneiderhan <p>Favoritism often shows up in subtle ways — shaping how we see people, who we prioritize, and who we overlook. In this message, we explore how James confronts partiality and challenges us to live out a faith that reflects God’s heart for every person.</p><p><br></p><p>In James, we’re reminded that the kingdom of heaven runs on grace, not status, merit, or appearance. James shows how favoritism contradicts the gospel and calls us instead to live by the royal law: to love our neighbors as ourselves and let mercy triumph over judgment.</p><p><br></p><p>Because Jesus welcomed us by mercy, not merit, real faith refuses favoritism and embraces every person as someone who belongs in God’s family. This message calls us to live out a gospel-centered life marked not by judgment, but by grace, hospitality, and love.</p> <p>Favoritism often shows up in subtle ways — shaping how we see people, who we prioritize, and who we overlook. In this message, we explore how James confronts partiality and challenges us to live out a faith that reflects God’s heart for every person.</p><p><br></p><p>In James, we’re reminded that the kingdom of heaven runs on grace, not status, merit, or appearance. James shows how favoritism contradicts the gospel and calls us instead to live by the royal law: to love our neighbors as ourselves and let mercy triumph over judgment.</p><p><br></p><p>Because Jesus welcomed us by mercy, not merit, real faith refuses favoritism and embraces every person as someone who belongs in God’s family. This message calls us to live out a gospel-centered life marked not by judgment, but by grace, hospitality, and love.</p> Favoritism often shows up in subtle ways — shaping how we see people, who we prioritize, and who we overlook. In this message, we explore how James confronts partiality and challenges us to live out a faith that reflects God’s heart for every person.


In James, we’re reminded that the kingdom of heaven runs on grace, not status, merit, or appearance. James shows how favoritism contradicts the gospel and calls us instead to live by the royal law: to love our neighbors as ourselves and let mercy triumph over judgment.


Because Jesus welcomed us by mercy, not merit, real faith refuses favoritism and embraces every person as someone who belongs in God’s family. This message calls us to live out a gospel-centered life marked not by judgment, but by grace, hospitality, and love.

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1982 24 d5533e75a18bfbd8948aa3831a1eb0d6 no Nope to Impulsiveness | Nope Mike Ferrulli <p>We all face moments where our reactions come faster than our reflection — and Scripture calls us to a different pace. In this message, we explore how James challenges us to slow down, listen carefully, and let faith guide our words and responses under pressure.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing from James 1:19–26, we’re reminded that impulsiveness often reveals what has been forming beneath the surface. God’s Word calls us to restraint, intentionality, and obedience, shaping our character in the everyday moments where faith is lived out, not just believed.</p><p><br></p><p>This sermon reframes pressure and reflexive reactions, showing how God uses trials and challenging interactions to form wisdom, patience, and deeper faith. It invites us to pause, consider our words, and respond in ways that reflect God’s heart rather than our impulses.</p><p><br></p><p>Real faith is not measured by volume or speed, but by lives shaped by the Word. Today’s message encourages us to practice restraint, choose a thoughtful pace, and let God’s guidance transform our responses and relationships.</p> <p>We all face moments where our reactions come faster than our reflection — and Scripture calls us to a different pace. In this message, we explore how James challenges us to slow down, listen carefully, and let faith guide our words and responses under pressure.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing from James 1:19–26, we’re reminded that impulsiveness often reveals what has been forming beneath the surface. God’s Word calls us to restraint, intentionality, and obedience, shaping our character in the everyday moments where faith is lived out, not just believed.</p><p><br></p><p>This sermon reframes pressure and reflexive reactions, showing how God uses trials and challenging interactions to form wisdom, patience, and deeper faith. It invites us to pause, consider our words, and respond in ways that reflect God’s heart rather than our impulses.</p><p><br></p><p>Real faith is not measured by volume or speed, but by lives shaped by the Word. Today’s message encourages us to practice restraint, choose a thoughtful pace, and let God’s guidance transform our responses and relationships.</p> We all face moments where our reactions come faster than our reflection — and Scripture calls us to a different pace. In this message, we explore how James challenges us to slow down, listen carefully, and let faith guide our words and responses under pressure.


Drawing from James 1:19–26, we’re reminded that impulsiveness often reveals what has been forming beneath the surface. God’s Word calls us to restraint, intentionality, and obedience, shaping our character in the everyday moments where faith is lived out, not just believed.


This sermon reframes pressure and reflexive reactions, showing how God uses trials and challenging interactions to form wisdom, patience, and deeper faith. It invites us to pause, consider our words, and respond in ways that reflect God’s heart rather than our impulses.


Real faith is not measured by volume or speed, but by lives shaped by the Word. Today’s message encourages us to practice restraint, choose a thoughtful pace, and let God’s guidance transform our responses and relationships.

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2128 25 b42f223546eb3f77dc0f8e2b0b73c782 no Pain is the Pathway | Nope Mike Ferrulli <p>Pain is something we all try to avoid — but Scripture tells a different story.</p><p>In this message, we explore how God uses trials not to break us, but to form us.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing from Romans 5, 1 Peter 1, and James 1, we’re reminded that pressure produces perseverance, perseverance shapes character, and character strengthens hope. Pain isn’t pointless — it’s purposeful in the hands of God.</p><p><br></p><p>This sermon reframes discomfort, suffering, and seasons we wish would end, showing how God is present in the pressure and actively at work refining our faith. If you’ve ever wondered why obedience doesn’t always lead to easier outcomes, or how to trust God when life feels heavy, this message is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Growth rarely comes through comfort — but God is faithful to use every season to shape something lasting in us.</p> <p>Pain is something we all try to avoid — but Scripture tells a different story.</p><p>In this message, we explore how God uses trials not to break us, but to form us.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing from Romans 5, 1 Peter 1, and James 1, we’re reminded that pressure produces perseverance, perseverance shapes character, and character strengthens hope. Pain isn’t pointless — it’s purposeful in the hands of God.</p><p><br></p><p>This sermon reframes discomfort, suffering, and seasons we wish would end, showing how God is present in the pressure and actively at work refining our faith. If you’ve ever wondered why obedience doesn’t always lead to easier outcomes, or how to trust God when life feels heavy, this message is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Growth rarely comes through comfort — but God is faithful to use every season to shape something lasting in us.</p> Pain is something we all try to avoid — but Scripture tells a different story.

In this message, we explore how God uses trials not to break us, but to form us.


Drawing from Romans 5, 1 Peter 1, and James 1, we’re reminded that pressure produces perseverance, perseverance shapes character, and character strengthens hope. Pain isn’t pointless — it’s purposeful in the hands of God.


This sermon reframes discomfort, suffering, and seasons we wish would end, showing how God is present in the pressure and actively at work refining our faith. If you’ve ever wondered why obedience doesn’t always lead to easier outcomes, or how to trust God when life feels heavy, this message is for you.


Growth rarely comes through comfort — but God is faithful to use every season to shape something lasting in us.

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2184 26 8647858b66d5c6bcc32e642b56edf29e no Q&A Sunday // Lake Sawyer Church Allison Aaby, Mike Ferrulli Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2555 27 0426fbb986113b06553b29c0355b0a1c no Christmas at Lake Sawyer Mike Ferrulli <p>Christmas Eve at Lake Sawyer is a moment to pause, breathe, and remember what matters most. The Christmas story reminds us that God doesn’t wait for life to be tidy or figured out — He comes close right in the middle of it.</p><p><br></p><p>Through the story of Jesus’ birth, we’re invited to see a God who steps into ordinary life, meets us where we are, and brings light into places that feel uncertain or unfinished. This isn’t a message about having all the answers — it’s an invitation to come and see for yourself.</p><p><br></p><p>We end the night with candlelight and song, a simple reminder that light still shines, hope is still alive, and no one walks alone.</p><p><br></p><p>Wherever you find yourself — full of faith, full of questions, or somewhere in between — there’s room for you here.</p> <p>Christmas Eve at Lake Sawyer is a moment to pause, breathe, and remember what matters most. The Christmas story reminds us that God doesn’t wait for life to be tidy or figured out — He comes close right in the middle of it.</p><p><br></p><p>Through the story of Jesus’ birth, we’re invited to see a God who steps into ordinary life, meets us where we are, and brings light into places that feel uncertain or unfinished. This isn’t a message about having all the answers — it’s an invitation to come and see for yourself.</p><p><br></p><p>We end the night with candlelight and song, a simple reminder that light still shines, hope is still alive, and no one walks alone.</p><p><br></p><p>Wherever you find yourself — full of faith, full of questions, or somewhere in between — there’s room for you here.</p> Christmas Eve at Lake Sawyer is a moment to pause, breathe, and remember what matters most. The Christmas story reminds us that God doesn’t wait for life to be tidy or figured out — He comes close right in the middle of it.


Through the story of Jesus’ birth, we’re invited to see a God who steps into ordinary life, meets us where we are, and brings light into places that feel uncertain or unfinished. This isn’t a message about having all the answers — it’s an invitation to come and see for yourself.


We end the night with candlelight and song, a simple reminder that light still shines, hope is still alive, and no one walks alone.


Wherever you find yourself — full of faith, full of questions, or somewhere in between — there’s room for you here.

]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1589 28 b5d9373812032d8f47612a770eb6dee6 no Family in Chaos // When Heaven Breaks In // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Family can be complicated.</p><p>For some, it represents safety and belonging. For others, it carries tension, distance, or wounds that never fully healed. In this message, Family in Chaos, we explore how our experiences with family shape the way we relate to God—and why many of us struggle to believe we truly belong.</p><p><br></p><p>Through Ephesians, Romans, and Hebrews, we discover a powerful truth at the heart of the gospel: God closed the distance so we could belong. Not after we improved. Not once we figured everything out. God moved first—bringing us near through Jesus and adopting us into His family.</p><p><br></p><p>This message reframes faith, not as something we earn, but something we receive. If you’ve ever felt on the outside, carried quiet fears of rejection, or lived like your place with God was fragile, this message is for you.</p> <p>Family can be complicated.</p><p>For some, it represents safety and belonging. For others, it carries tension, distance, or wounds that never fully healed. In this message, Family in Chaos, we explore how our experiences with family shape the way we relate to God—and why many of us struggle to believe we truly belong.</p><p><br></p><p>Through Ephesians, Romans, and Hebrews, we discover a powerful truth at the heart of the gospel: God closed the distance so we could belong. Not after we improved. Not once we figured everything out. God moved first—bringing us near through Jesus and adopting us into His family.</p><p><br></p><p>This message reframes faith, not as something we earn, but something we receive. If you’ve ever felt on the outside, carried quiet fears of rejection, or lived like your place with God was fragile, this message is for you.</p> Family can be complicated.

For some, it represents safety and belonging. For others, it carries tension, distance, or wounds that never fully healed. In this message, Family in Chaos, we explore how our experiences with family shape the way we relate to God—and why many of us struggle to believe we truly belong.


Through Ephesians, Romans, and Hebrews, we discover a powerful truth at the heart of the gospel: God closed the distance so we could belong. Not after we improved. Not once we figured everything out. God moved first—bringing us near through Jesus and adopting us into His family.


This message reframes faith, not as something we earn, but something we receive. If you’ve ever felt on the outside, carried quiet fears of rejection, or lived like your place with God was fragile, this message is for you.

]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2298 29 2bc4a32f14fe6334a861396fdd2fcb33 no Grace in the Flesh // When Heaven Breaks In // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Grace in the Flesh reminds us that Christmas isn’t just about a moment in history — it’s about how God’s grace takes shape in real life and real relationships. Through Scripture and honest reflection, this message explores how grace is not simply something God gives, but something He forms in us.</p><p><br></p><p>From everyday relational tension to deeper struggles with forgiveness, patience, and self-grace, we’re invited to see Jesus as the clearest picture of God’s character — gracious, merciful, and full of steadfast love. As God’s grace meets us where we are, it begins to reshape who we’re becoming and how we show up for others.</p><p><br></p><p>This message is an invitation to let the grace we’ve received become grace expressed — transforming our relationships, our community, and our everyday lives this Christmas season. </p> <p>Grace in the Flesh reminds us that Christmas isn’t just about a moment in history — it’s about how God’s grace takes shape in real life and real relationships. Through Scripture and honest reflection, this message explores how grace is not simply something God gives, but something He forms in us.</p><p><br></p><p>From everyday relational tension to deeper struggles with forgiveness, patience, and self-grace, we’re invited to see Jesus as the clearest picture of God’s character — gracious, merciful, and full of steadfast love. As God’s grace meets us where we are, it begins to reshape who we’re becoming and how we show up for others.</p><p><br></p><p>This message is an invitation to let the grace we’ve received become grace expressed — transforming our relationships, our community, and our everyday lives this Christmas season. </p> Grace in the Flesh reminds us that Christmas isn’t just about a moment in history — it’s about how God’s grace takes shape in real life and real relationships. Through Scripture and honest reflection, this message explores how grace is not simply something God gives, but something He forms in us.


From everyday relational tension to deeper struggles with forgiveness, patience, and self-grace, we’re invited to see Jesus as the clearest picture of God’s character — gracious, merciful, and full of steadfast love. As God’s grace meets us where we are, it begins to reshape who we’re becoming and how we show up for others.


This message is an invitation to let the grace we’ve received become grace expressed — transforming our relationships, our community, and our everyday lives this Christmas season. 

]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2172 30 69621f73dae3ff7b84f895d59490c8fd no Light in the Dark // When Heaven Breaks In // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Light in the Dark explores what happens when life doesn’t look the way we hoped it would. We all carry gaps between expectation and reality—moments of uncertainty, exhaustion, and quiet struggle that we often try to hide or fix before asking for help.</p><p><br></p><p>This message reminds us that God doesn’t wait for clarity or perfection before stepping in. Throughout Scripture, light appears right in the middle of chaos, doubt, and unfinished stories. Hope isn’t something we create once things improve; it grows because God is present in our real moments.</p><p><br></p><p>No matter where you find yourself today, God is not distant. He meets us exactly where we are and brings light into the darkness we’re living in right now. </p> <p>Light in the Dark explores what happens when life doesn’t look the way we hoped it would. We all carry gaps between expectation and reality—moments of uncertainty, exhaustion, and quiet struggle that we often try to hide or fix before asking for help.</p><p><br></p><p>This message reminds us that God doesn’t wait for clarity or perfection before stepping in. Throughout Scripture, light appears right in the middle of chaos, doubt, and unfinished stories. Hope isn’t something we create once things improve; it grows because God is present in our real moments.</p><p><br></p><p>No matter where you find yourself today, God is not distant. He meets us exactly where we are and brings light into the darkness we’re living in right now. </p> Light in the Dark explores what happens when life doesn’t look the way we hoped it would. We all carry gaps between expectation and reality—moments of uncertainty, exhaustion, and quiet struggle that we often try to hide or fix before asking for help.


This message reminds us that God doesn’t wait for clarity or perfection before stepping in. Throughout Scripture, light appears right in the middle of chaos, doubt, and unfinished stories. Hope isn’t something we create once things improve; it grows because God is present in our real moments.


No matter where you find yourself today, God is not distant. He meets us exactly where we are and brings light into the darkness we’re living in right now. 

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2108 31 d6ed255d2b66bd3745d48b1c39384851 no Don't Forget your Job Description // Standalone Message // Lake Sawyer Church Toney Salva <p>Toney shares the story behind Evergreen—an organization that has helped start dozens of churches across the Pacific Northwest, including Lake Sawyer. He walks us through the cultural moment we’re living in: rapid population growth, rising spiritual disconnection, and a declining number of churches. Instead of seeing this as a crisis, Toney invites us to see it as an opportunity—one the Church was uniquely created for.</p><p><br></p><p>But this message goes deeper than church planting. Toney reminds us of Jesus’ clear mission in Matthew 28: “Go and make disciples.” It’s not just a church-wide strategy—it’s a personal calling. Disciple-making happens in everyday life: around dinner tables, in neighborhoods, at work, in moments of compassion and hospitality. It begins with a simple question:</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Who are you investing your life in?</p><p><br></p><p>Through stories, scripture, and practical examples, Toney challenges us to put out a “welcome mat”—not just at the doors of our church, but at the entrance of our hearts and homes. When we love, serve, listen, invite, and show up for people, we reflect Jesus and open the door for life-changing relationships.</p><p><br></p><p>This message is a reminder that the harvest is still plentiful—right here in our city. And God has placed us in this community for a purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re looking for encouragement, direction, or a renewed sense of mission, this one’s for you. 💛</p> <p>Toney shares the story behind Evergreen—an organization that has helped start dozens of churches across the Pacific Northwest, including Lake Sawyer. He walks us through the cultural moment we’re living in: rapid population growth, rising spiritual disconnection, and a declining number of churches. Instead of seeing this as a crisis, Toney invites us to see it as an opportunity—one the Church was uniquely created for.</p><p><br></p><p>But this message goes deeper than church planting. Toney reminds us of Jesus’ clear mission in Matthew 28: “Go and make disciples.” It’s not just a church-wide strategy—it’s a personal calling. Disciple-making happens in everyday life: around dinner tables, in neighborhoods, at work, in moments of compassion and hospitality. It begins with a simple question:</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Who are you investing your life in?</p><p><br></p><p>Through stories, scripture, and practical examples, Toney challenges us to put out a “welcome mat”—not just at the doors of our church, but at the entrance of our hearts and homes. When we love, serve, listen, invite, and show up for people, we reflect Jesus and open the door for life-changing relationships.</p><p><br></p><p>This message is a reminder that the harvest is still plentiful—right here in our city. And God has placed us in this community for a purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re looking for encouragement, direction, or a renewed sense of mission, this one’s for you. 💛</p> Toney shares the story behind Evergreen—an organization that has helped start dozens of churches across the Pacific Northwest, including Lake Sawyer. He walks us through the cultural moment we’re living in: rapid population growth, rising spiritual disconnection, and a declining number of churches. Instead of seeing this as a crisis, Toney invites us to see it as an opportunity—one the Church was uniquely created for.


But this message goes deeper than church planting. Toney reminds us of Jesus’ clear mission in Matthew 28: “Go and make disciples.” It’s not just a church-wide strategy—it’s a personal calling. Disciple-making happens in everyday life: around dinner tables, in neighborhoods, at work, in moments of compassion and hospitality. It begins with a simple question:


👉 Who are you investing your life in?


Through stories, scripture, and practical examples, Toney challenges us to put out a “welcome mat”—not just at the doors of our church, but at the entrance of our hearts and homes. When we love, serve, listen, invite, and show up for people, we reflect Jesus and open the door for life-changing relationships.


This message is a reminder that the harvest is still plentiful—right here in our city. And God has placed us in this community for a purpose.


If you’re looking for encouragement, direction, or a renewed sense of mission, this one’s for you. 💛

]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2505 32 25dec945cfeeaa23ef218a05d3a0cebe no The Gospel Moves Together // Hidden Figures // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>This weekend we continued our Hidden Figures series by looking at the story of Priscilla and Aquila — two ordinary people God used in extraordinary ways. Their lives remind us of something we all need to hear: faith was never meant to be lived alone.</p><p><br></p><p>All throughout Scripture, the gospel moves through partnership, encouragement, and people walking side-by-side. Hebrews 10, Acts 18, and Romans 16 all point to the same truth: we grow stronger when we grow together.</p><p><br></p><p>In this message, we talk about why community matters, what isolation does to our faith, and how God uses the people around us to bring clarity, courage, and direction. And we ask the real question:</p><p>Who’s walking with you — and who are you walking with?</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, stuck, or like you’re carrying everything on your own, this message is for you. You were created for connection. You were made for community. And we believe God is building a church here at Lake Sawyer where nobody has to walk alone.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us as we discover how the gospel moves… together.</p> <p>This weekend we continued our Hidden Figures series by looking at the story of Priscilla and Aquila — two ordinary people God used in extraordinary ways. Their lives remind us of something we all need to hear: faith was never meant to be lived alone.</p><p><br></p><p>All throughout Scripture, the gospel moves through partnership, encouragement, and people walking side-by-side. Hebrews 10, Acts 18, and Romans 16 all point to the same truth: we grow stronger when we grow together.</p><p><br></p><p>In this message, we talk about why community matters, what isolation does to our faith, and how God uses the people around us to bring clarity, courage, and direction. And we ask the real question:</p><p>Who’s walking with you — and who are you walking with?</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, stuck, or like you’re carrying everything on your own, this message is for you. You were created for connection. You were made for community. And we believe God is building a church here at Lake Sawyer where nobody has to walk alone.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us as we discover how the gospel moves… together.</p> This weekend we continued our Hidden Figures series by looking at the story of Priscilla and Aquila — two ordinary people God used in extraordinary ways. Their lives remind us of something we all need to hear: faith was never meant to be lived alone.


All throughout Scripture, the gospel moves through partnership, encouragement, and people walking side-by-side. Hebrews 10, Acts 18, and Romans 16 all point to the same truth: we grow stronger when we grow together.


In this message, we talk about why community matters, what isolation does to our faith, and how God uses the people around us to bring clarity, courage, and direction. And we ask the real question:

Who’s walking with you — and who are you walking with?


If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, stuck, or like you’re carrying everything on your own, this message is for you. You were created for connection. You were made for community. And we believe God is building a church here at Lake Sawyer where nobody has to walk alone.


Join us as we discover how the gospel moves… together.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2114 33 511fc9b7f4666714723dde573505214a no Devotion that Speaks // Hidden Figures // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Devotion. Revelation. Declaration.</p><p>What do you do when God seems silent and the waiting feels endless? In this message, we look at Anna’s story in Luke 2 — a woman who spent decades faithfully near the presence of God. Her life teaches us the rhythm of Devotion → Revelation → Declaration — staying close to God, recognizing Him when He moves, and boldly sharing what we’ve seen.</p><p><br></p><p>Through personal story and Scripture, we’re reminded that waiting isn’t wasted time — it’s where trust is formed and faith becomes real.</p><p><br></p><p>📖 Scriptures: Isaiah 40, Psalm 27, Luke 2, Psalm 107</p><p>🎙️ Message: Anna – Devotion That Speaks</p><p>💒 From our “Hidden Figures” series at Lake Sawyer Church</p><p><br></p><p>#LakeSawyerChurch #HiddenFigures #DevotionThatSpeaks #Faith #Waiting #Luke2</p><p><br></p><p>Visit us at http://<a href="http://www.lakesawyerchurch.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.lakesawyerchurch.org</a></p> <p>Devotion. Revelation. Declaration.</p><p>What do you do when God seems silent and the waiting feels endless? In this message, we look at Anna’s story in Luke 2 — a woman who spent decades faithfully near the presence of God. Her life teaches us the rhythm of Devotion → Revelation → Declaration — staying close to God, recognizing Him when He moves, and boldly sharing what we’ve seen.</p><p><br></p><p>Through personal story and Scripture, we’re reminded that waiting isn’t wasted time — it’s where trust is formed and faith becomes real.</p><p><br></p><p>📖 Scriptures: Isaiah 40, Psalm 27, Luke 2, Psalm 107</p><p>🎙️ Message: Anna – Devotion That Speaks</p><p>💒 From our “Hidden Figures” series at Lake Sawyer Church</p><p><br></p><p>#LakeSawyerChurch #HiddenFigures #DevotionThatSpeaks #Faith #Waiting #Luke2</p><p><br></p><p>Visit us at http://<a href="http://www.lakesawyerchurch.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.lakesawyerchurch.org</a></p> Devotion. Revelation. Declaration.

What do you do when God seems silent and the waiting feels endless? In this message, we look at Anna’s story in Luke 2 — a woman who spent decades faithfully near the presence of God. Her life teaches us the rhythm of Devotion → Revelation → Declaration — staying close to God, recognizing Him when He moves, and boldly sharing what we’ve seen.


Through personal story and Scripture, we’re reminded that waiting isn’t wasted time — it’s where trust is formed and faith becomes real.


📖 Scriptures: Isaiah 40, Psalm 27, Luke 2, Psalm 107

🎙️ Message: Anna – Devotion That Speaks

💒 From our “Hidden Figures” series at Lake Sawyer Church


#LakeSawyerChurch #HiddenFigures #DevotionThatSpeaks #Faith #Waiting #Luke2


Visit us at http://www.lakesawyerchurch.org

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2281 34 59a21d710095aca795ab3763f3135af6 no Wisdom in a World of Noise // Hidden Figures // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>In a culture overflowing with opinions and short on truth, the story of Huldah reminds us what it means to stand firm in God’s Word.</p><p>This week’s Hidden Figures message explores how one woman’s quiet faithfulness brought clarity to an entire kingdom—and how we can do the same today.</p><p><br></p><p>When King Josiah rediscovered God’s Word, he turned to Huldah, a prophet who spoke with courage, conviction, and grace. Her wisdom didn’t come from position or platform, but from intimacy with God.</p><p><br></p><p>In a world that’s loud with confusion, Huldah shows us that true influence comes from living anchored in Scripture.</p><p>Let’s become voices of truth and wisdom—people who don’t just echo the noise but bring God’s clarity wherever we go.</p><p><br></p><p>📖 2 Kings 22 | Jeremiah 17 | Psalm 119 | 2 Timothy 3</p><p>#HiddenFigures #Huldah #Wisdom #LakeSawyerChurch #FaithInAction</p> <p>In a culture overflowing with opinions and short on truth, the story of Huldah reminds us what it means to stand firm in God’s Word.</p><p>This week’s Hidden Figures message explores how one woman’s quiet faithfulness brought clarity to an entire kingdom—and how we can do the same today.</p><p><br></p><p>When King Josiah rediscovered God’s Word, he turned to Huldah, a prophet who spoke with courage, conviction, and grace. Her wisdom didn’t come from position or platform, but from intimacy with God.</p><p><br></p><p>In a world that’s loud with confusion, Huldah shows us that true influence comes from living anchored in Scripture.</p><p>Let’s become voices of truth and wisdom—people who don’t just echo the noise but bring God’s clarity wherever we go.</p><p><br></p><p>📖 2 Kings 22 | Jeremiah 17 | Psalm 119 | 2 Timothy 3</p><p>#HiddenFigures #Huldah #Wisdom #LakeSawyerChurch #FaithInAction</p> In a culture overflowing with opinions and short on truth, the story of Huldah reminds us what it means to stand firm in God’s Word.

This week’s Hidden Figures message explores how one woman’s quiet faithfulness brought clarity to an entire kingdom—and how we can do the same today.


When King Josiah rediscovered God’s Word, he turned to Huldah, a prophet who spoke with courage, conviction, and grace. Her wisdom didn’t come from position or platform, but from intimacy with God.


In a world that’s loud with confusion, Huldah shows us that true influence comes from living anchored in Scripture.

Let’s become voices of truth and wisdom—people who don’t just echo the noise but bring God’s clarity wherever we go.


📖 2 Kings 22 | Jeremiah 17 | Psalm 119 | 2 Timothy 3

#HiddenFigures #Huldah #Wisdom #LakeSawyerChurch #FaithInAction

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1869 35 e71b5182f90cca132127a7914ce87f38 no One Day // Do For One // Lake Sawyer Church Andrew Stantezny <p>What if one day could change everything? 🙌</p><p>From creation to resurrection, the Bible is full of moments where God moved in a single day — and everything shifted. The same God who spoke light into darkness still brings life, hope, and purpose today.</p><p><br></p><p>This message reminds us that God doesn’t need a lot of time — He just needs our trust. When we say “yes” and step out in faith, our one day can change someone’s everyday.</p><p><br></p><p>💡 Theme: What God can do in one day can change someone’s everyday.</p><p>📖 Key Verse: Genesis 1:1–5</p><p><br></p><p>Let’s lean in and believe for what God can do in just one day.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit us at http://<a href="http://www.lakesawyerchurch.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.lakesawyerchurch.org</a></p> <p>What if one day could change everything? 🙌</p><p>From creation to resurrection, the Bible is full of moments where God moved in a single day — and everything shifted. The same God who spoke light into darkness still brings life, hope, and purpose today.</p><p><br></p><p>This message reminds us that God doesn’t need a lot of time — He just needs our trust. When we say “yes” and step out in faith, our one day can change someone’s everyday.</p><p><br></p><p>💡 Theme: What God can do in one day can change someone’s everyday.</p><p>📖 Key Verse: Genesis 1:1–5</p><p><br></p><p>Let’s lean in and believe for what God can do in just one day.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit us at http://<a href="http://www.lakesawyerchurch.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.lakesawyerchurch.org</a></p> What if one day could change everything? 🙌

From creation to resurrection, the Bible is full of moments where God moved in a single day — and everything shifted. The same God who spoke light into darkness still brings life, hope, and purpose today.


This message reminds us that God doesn’t need a lot of time — He just needs our trust. When we say “yes” and step out in faith, our one day can change someone’s everyday.


💡 Theme: What God can do in one day can change someone’s everyday.

📖 Key Verse: Genesis 1:1–5


Let’s lean in and believe for what God can do in just one day.


Visit us at http://www.lakesawyerchurch.org

]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2109 36 28d6cf7739099b86c305c3fe71b0340b no The Power of Us // Do For One // Lake Sawyer Church <p>When one person gives, it makes an impact.</p><p>But when we give together—God turns it into something far greater than we could ever imagine.</p><p><br></p><p>This week’s message, “The Power of Us,” reminds us from Exodus 36 and 2 Corinthians 8 that generosity isn’t just an individual act—it’s a movement. The Israelites brought what they had, and together they created more than enough for God’s presence to dwell among them.</p><p><br></p><p>That same spirit lives on in us today. Through One Day to Feed the World, we have the chance to make a lasting difference—each of us giving one day’s wage so that children and families around the world can experience food, hope, and opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s not about equal giving; it’s about equal sacrifice. When we trust God with what we have, He multiplies it into more than enough.</p><p><br></p><p>Be part of the miracle.</p><p>Your one day can transform someone else’s everyday.</p><p><br></p><p>#ThePowerOfUs #OneDayToFeedTheWorld #LakeSawyerChurch #Generosity #FaithInAction </p> <p>When one person gives, it makes an impact.</p><p>But when we give together—God turns it into something far greater than we could ever imagine.</p><p><br></p><p>This week’s message, “The Power of Us,” reminds us from Exodus 36 and 2 Corinthians 8 that generosity isn’t just an individual act—it’s a movement. The Israelites brought what they had, and together they created more than enough for God’s presence to dwell among them.</p><p><br></p><p>That same spirit lives on in us today. Through One Day to Feed the World, we have the chance to make a lasting difference—each of us giving one day’s wage so that children and families around the world can experience food, hope, and opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s not about equal giving; it’s about equal sacrifice. When we trust God with what we have, He multiplies it into more than enough.</p><p><br></p><p>Be part of the miracle.</p><p>Your one day can transform someone else’s everyday.</p><p><br></p><p>#ThePowerOfUs #OneDayToFeedTheWorld #LakeSawyerChurch #Generosity #FaithInAction </p> When one person gives, it makes an impact.

But when we give together—God turns it into something far greater than we could ever imagine.


This week’s message, “The Power of Us,” reminds us from Exodus 36 and 2 Corinthians 8 that generosity isn’t just an individual act—it’s a movement. The Israelites brought what they had, and together they created more than enough for God’s presence to dwell among them.


That same spirit lives on in us today. Through One Day to Feed the World, we have the chance to make a lasting difference—each of us giving one day’s wage so that children and families around the world can experience food, hope, and opportunity.


It’s not about equal giving; it’s about equal sacrifice. When we trust God with what we have, He multiplies it into more than enough.


Be part of the miracle.

Your one day can transform someone else’s everyday.


#ThePowerOfUs #OneDayToFeedTheWorld #LakeSawyerChurch #Generosity #FaithInAction

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2374 37 137a6ff44c8934668578238bd2f576a8 no It Starts With Me // Do For One // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>When the needs around us feel overwhelming, it’s easy to believe what we have won’t make a difference. But God takes what feels small and turns it into something extraordinary. In this message, Pastor Mike reminds us through 1 Kings 17, 2 Corinthians 9, and Matthew 6 that faith begins with trusting God with what’s in our hands. Your “one day,” your “one act,” your “one gift” can transform lives when placed in His.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us as we learn how generosity and faith intersect — and how God multiplies what we surrender to Him.</p><p><br></p><p>#LakeSawyerChurch #DoForOne #FaithInAction #Generosity</p> <p>When the needs around us feel overwhelming, it’s easy to believe what we have won’t make a difference. But God takes what feels small and turns it into something extraordinary. In this message, Pastor Mike reminds us through 1 Kings 17, 2 Corinthians 9, and Matthew 6 that faith begins with trusting God with what’s in our hands. Your “one day,” your “one act,” your “one gift” can transform lives when placed in His.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us as we learn how generosity and faith intersect — and how God multiplies what we surrender to Him.</p><p><br></p><p>#LakeSawyerChurch #DoForOne #FaithInAction #Generosity</p> When the needs around us feel overwhelming, it’s easy to believe what we have won’t make a difference. But God takes what feels small and turns it into something extraordinary. In this message, Pastor Mike reminds us through 1 Kings 17, 2 Corinthians 9, and Matthew 6 that faith begins with trusting God with what’s in our hands. Your “one day,” your “one act,” your “one gift” can transform lives when placed in His.


Join us as we learn how generosity and faith intersect — and how God multiplies what we surrender to Him.


#LakeSawyerChurch #DoForOne #FaithInAction #Generosity

]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2053 38 49bda4a1b375b5bdda674103393d68da no The Ripple Effect // Flow // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>We all want our lives to count. But too often, culture tells us that impact is only found in the big, flashy moments—the viral posts, the big platforms, the stage and spotlight. And when our daily lives don’t look like that, it’s easy to believe the lie that what we do doesn’t matter.</p><p><br></p><p>In The Ripple Effect, we look at a small story in Scripture that shows a much bigger truth. Andrew wasn’t famous. He didn’t preach to thousands or write books of the Bible. But one quiet invitation to his brother Peter changed history. That one act of faith set off a ripple that God multiplied into something far greater than Andrew ever imagined.</p><p><br></p><p>This message reminds us that true impact begins with three simple steps:</p><p><br></p><p>Follow first – stay close to Jesus and let Him shape your life.</p><p>Invite others – extend the simple invitation: “Come and see.”</p><p>Watch the ripple – trust God to multiply what you offer.</p><p><br></p><p>Your daily faithfulness matters. The conversations you have, the prayers you pray, the seat you save, the invitation you extend—God can use it to change lives and even alter eternity. You may never see all the results, but heaven will.</p> <p>We all want our lives to count. But too often, culture tells us that impact is only found in the big, flashy moments—the viral posts, the big platforms, the stage and spotlight. And when our daily lives don’t look like that, it’s easy to believe the lie that what we do doesn’t matter.</p><p><br></p><p>In The Ripple Effect, we look at a small story in Scripture that shows a much bigger truth. Andrew wasn’t famous. He didn’t preach to thousands or write books of the Bible. But one quiet invitation to his brother Peter changed history. That one act of faith set off a ripple that God multiplied into something far greater than Andrew ever imagined.</p><p><br></p><p>This message reminds us that true impact begins with three simple steps:</p><p><br></p><p>Follow first – stay close to Jesus and let Him shape your life.</p><p>Invite others – extend the simple invitation: “Come and see.”</p><p>Watch the ripple – trust God to multiply what you offer.</p><p><br></p><p>Your daily faithfulness matters. The conversations you have, the prayers you pray, the seat you save, the invitation you extend—God can use it to change lives and even alter eternity. You may never see all the results, but heaven will.</p> We all want our lives to count. But too often, culture tells us that impact is only found in the big, flashy moments—the viral posts, the big platforms, the stage and spotlight. And when our daily lives don’t look like that, it’s easy to believe the lie that what we do doesn’t matter.


In The Ripple Effect, we look at a small story in Scripture that shows a much bigger truth. Andrew wasn’t famous. He didn’t preach to thousands or write books of the Bible. But one quiet invitation to his brother Peter changed history. That one act of faith set off a ripple that God multiplied into something far greater than Andrew ever imagined.


This message reminds us that true impact begins with three simple steps:


Follow first – stay close to Jesus and let Him shape your life.

Invite others – extend the simple invitation: “Come and see.”

Watch the ripple – trust God to multiply what you offer.


Your daily faithfulness matters. The conversations you have, the prayers you pray, the seat you save, the invitation you extend—God can use it to change lives and even alter eternity. You may never see all the results, but heaven will.

]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2256 39 6d90395f6b0c338935b523d1ec3975b3 no Circle Up // Flow // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Life was never meant to be lived alone. From Acts 2 to Nehemiah 3, Scripture shows us that faith flourishes in community. Real community goes beyond likes and comments—it’s walking shoulder to shoulder, carrying each other’s burdens, and being fully known. </p><p><br></p><p>In this message, we explore what it means to circle up: choosing vulnerability, bringing our gifts to the table, and committing for the long haul. Discover how authentic relationships transform not only your faith, but also the witness of the church to a lonely world </p> <p>Life was never meant to be lived alone. From Acts 2 to Nehemiah 3, Scripture shows us that faith flourishes in community. Real community goes beyond likes and comments—it’s walking shoulder to shoulder, carrying each other’s burdens, and being fully known. </p><p><br></p><p>In this message, we explore what it means to circle up: choosing vulnerability, bringing our gifts to the table, and committing for the long haul. Discover how authentic relationships transform not only your faith, but also the witness of the church to a lonely world </p> Life was never meant to be lived alone. From Acts 2 to Nehemiah 3, Scripture shows us that faith flourishes in community. Real community goes beyond likes and comments—it’s walking shoulder to shoulder, carrying each other’s burdens, and being fully known.


In this message, we explore what it means to circle up: choosing vulnerability, bringing our gifts to the table, and committing for the long haul. Discover how authentic relationships transform not only your faith, but also the witness of the church to a lonely world 

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2408 40 364f3586b2d36489fe5e4a5e43768c68 no Gathered for More // Flow // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>There’s something powerful about being together—voices rising, hearts leaning in, faith being stirred. Church isn’t just a place or content to consume—it’s the people of God gathering on purpose. Every Sunday we show up not just to sit, but to encounter God, encourage one another, and be sent out with hope.</p><p><br></p><p>This is more than filling a room. It’s filling our lives with His presence, our community with His love, and our world with His mission. Don’t just watch from the sidelines—come ready, come expectant, come gathered for more. </p> <p>There’s something powerful about being together—voices rising, hearts leaning in, faith being stirred. Church isn’t just a place or content to consume—it’s the people of God gathering on purpose. Every Sunday we show up not just to sit, but to encounter God, encourage one another, and be sent out with hope.</p><p><br></p><p>This is more than filling a room. It’s filling our lives with His presence, our community with His love, and our world with His mission. Don’t just watch from the sidelines—come ready, come expectant, come gathered for more. </p> There’s something powerful about being together—voices rising, hearts leaning in, faith being stirred. Church isn’t just a place or content to consume—it’s the people of God gathering on purpose. Every Sunday we show up not just to sit, but to encounter God, encourage one another, and be sent out with hope.


This is more than filling a room. It’s filling our lives with His presence, our community with His love, and our world with His mission. Don’t just watch from the sidelines—come ready, come expectant, come gathered for more. 

]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1951 41 58228592b31f21a5bad372105b1d4ee2 no Obey // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Life is full of rules we don’t always like. But Jesus shows us that true blessing and freedom are found on the other side of obedience. In Luke 5, Peter trusted Jesus even when it didn’t make sense—and that step of obedience changed everything.</p><p><br></p><p>Baptism is one of those steps. It’s not just a ritual, it’s a declaration that we belong to Jesus. It’s the next step for anyone who has said “yes” to Him. Don’t wait for perfect—obedience is about trust, and blessing follows when we say yes to Jesus.</p><p><br></p><p>Watch as we celebrate Baptism Weekend and the life-changing power of obedience! 🌊🙌</p> <p>Life is full of rules we don’t always like. But Jesus shows us that true blessing and freedom are found on the other side of obedience. In Luke 5, Peter trusted Jesus even when it didn’t make sense—and that step of obedience changed everything.</p><p><br></p><p>Baptism is one of those steps. It’s not just a ritual, it’s a declaration that we belong to Jesus. It’s the next step for anyone who has said “yes” to Him. Don’t wait for perfect—obedience is about trust, and blessing follows when we say yes to Jesus.</p><p><br></p><p>Watch as we celebrate Baptism Weekend and the life-changing power of obedience! 🌊🙌</p> Life is full of rules we don’t always like. But Jesus shows us that true blessing and freedom are found on the other side of obedience. In Luke 5, Peter trusted Jesus even when it didn’t make sense—and that step of obedience changed everything.


Baptism is one of those steps. It’s not just a ritual, it’s a declaration that we belong to Jesus. It’s the next step for anyone who has said “yes” to Him. Don’t wait for perfect—obedience is about trust, and blessing follows when we say yes to Jesus.


Watch as we celebrate Baptism Weekend and the life-changing power of obedience! 🌊🙌

]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1814 42 98a88e9d503fdda87c20d21b7776c654 no Eye of the Tiger // The 80's Tour // Lake Sawyer Church Chad McDaniel <p>Rocky had to get his edge back. The band Survivor called it the Eye of the Tiger. Paul told the church in Galatia: “You were running a good race. Who cut in on you?” (Galatians 5).</p><p><br></p><p>This message is about more than a hype song from the 80s. It’s about the fire that once burned inside of you—the passion you had for Jesus when you first believed—and the reminder to not trade that passion for fleeting glory.</p><p><br></p><p>Life will throw distractions. Voices will try to pull you off track. But Paul reminds us: Don’t stop for nothing. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Watch now and get fired up to live with passion, fight for your faith, and love like Jesus. Don’t stop for nothing.</p> <p>Rocky had to get his edge back. The band Survivor called it the Eye of the Tiger. Paul told the church in Galatia: “You were running a good race. Who cut in on you?” (Galatians 5).</p><p><br></p><p>This message is about more than a hype song from the 80s. It’s about the fire that once burned inside of you—the passion you had for Jesus when you first believed—and the reminder to not trade that passion for fleeting glory.</p><p><br></p><p>Life will throw distractions. Voices will try to pull you off track. But Paul reminds us: Don’t stop for nothing. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Watch now and get fired up to live with passion, fight for your faith, and love like Jesus. Don’t stop for nothing.</p> Rocky had to get his edge back. The band Survivor called it the Eye of the Tiger. Paul told the church in Galatia: “You were running a good race. Who cut in on you?” (Galatians 5).


This message is about more than a hype song from the 80s. It’s about the fire that once burned inside of you—the passion you had for Jesus when you first believed—and the reminder to not trade that passion for fleeting glory.


Life will throw distractions. Voices will try to pull you off track. But Paul reminds us: Don’t stop for nothing. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.


👉 Watch now and get fired up to live with passion, fight for your faith, and love like Jesus. Don’t stop for nothing.

]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1676 43 c6d3a79c99a01c71bda113949b603d5c no Don't Stop Believin // The 80's Tour // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Journey told us to “hold on to that feelin’.” But let’s be real—feelings fade. Faith isn’t about chasing emotions, it’s about holding on to the God who never changes.</p><p><br></p><p>This week, we’re diving into Hebrews 11, Acts 16, Philippians 1, and Romans 15 to see what it looks like to believe when life feels heavy, dark, or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>At Lake Sawyer, we’re a community that keeps showing up, keeps praying, keeps believing—not because life’s easy, but because our God is faithful.</p> <p>Journey told us to “hold on to that feelin’.” But let’s be real—feelings fade. Faith isn’t about chasing emotions, it’s about holding on to the God who never changes.</p><p><br></p><p>This week, we’re diving into Hebrews 11, Acts 16, Philippians 1, and Romans 15 to see what it looks like to believe when life feels heavy, dark, or uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>At Lake Sawyer, we’re a community that keeps showing up, keeps praying, keeps believing—not because life’s easy, but because our God is faithful.</p> Journey told us to “hold on to that feelin’.” But let’s be real—feelings fade. Faith isn’t about chasing emotions, it’s about holding on to the God who never changes.


This week, we’re diving into Hebrews 11, Acts 16, Philippians 1, and Romans 15 to see what it looks like to believe when life feels heavy, dark, or uncertain.


At Lake Sawyer, we’re a community that keeps showing up, keeps praying, keeps believing—not because life’s easy, but because our God is faithful.

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2098 44 7eccaad5db93d5a2048f1aa9aee45ec4 no Livin on a Prayer // The 80's Tour // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Life is full of “halfway there” moments—times when we feel stuck in the middle, unsure if we’ll make it through. In Philippians 4, Acts 4, 2 Corinthians 4, and Psalm 34, we’re reminded that prayer isn’t just a last resort, it’s the lifeline that sustains us.</p><p><br></p><p>Prayer shifts us from panic to peace, from vague hopes to specific dependence on God. It keeps us steady in the storm and connected to the One who never leaves us.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever felt tired, pressed, or barely holding on—this message will remind you why prayer is powerful in every season.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Don’t miss a message—subscribe to our channel and join us Sundays at 9 & 10:45 AM at Lake Sawyer Church.</p> <p>Life is full of “halfway there” moments—times when we feel stuck in the middle, unsure if we’ll make it through. In Philippians 4, Acts 4, 2 Corinthians 4, and Psalm 34, we’re reminded that prayer isn’t just a last resort, it’s the lifeline that sustains us.</p><p><br></p><p>Prayer shifts us from panic to peace, from vague hopes to specific dependence on God. It keeps us steady in the storm and connected to the One who never leaves us.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever felt tired, pressed, or barely holding on—this message will remind you why prayer is powerful in every season.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Don’t miss a message—subscribe to our channel and join us Sundays at 9 & 10:45 AM at Lake Sawyer Church.</p> Life is full of “halfway there” moments—times when we feel stuck in the middle, unsure if we’ll make it through. In Philippians 4, Acts 4, 2 Corinthians 4, and Psalm 34, we’re reminded that prayer isn’t just a last resort, it’s the lifeline that sustains us.


Prayer shifts us from panic to peace, from vague hopes to specific dependence on God. It keeps us steady in the storm and connected to the One who never leaves us.


If you’ve ever felt tired, pressed, or barely holding on—this message will remind you why prayer is powerful in every season.


👉 Don’t miss a message—subscribe to our channel and join us Sundays at 9 & 10:45 AM at Lake Sawyer Church.

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2033 45 d5c9bc7e5c4e59ea6db3b0fe8bfb4b58 no Every Breath You Take // The 80's Tour // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>It’s easy to picture God as a cosmic security camera—tracking every move, waiting for us to slip up. But what if we’ve got it wrong? What if He’s not watching to judge… but to strengthen?</p><p><br></p><p>This week in Every Breath You Take, we’ll flip the script on how we see God’s gaze. From Hagar’s story in Genesis to the words of Psalm 34, discover the God who sees you, hears you, and draws closer—not to control, but to care.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been living like you’re under surveillance, it’s time to start living like you’re under grace.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit us at http://<a href="http://www.lakesawyerchurch.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.lakesawyerchurch.org</a></p> <p>It’s easy to picture God as a cosmic security camera—tracking every move, waiting for us to slip up. But what if we’ve got it wrong? What if He’s not watching to judge… but to strengthen?</p><p><br></p><p>This week in Every Breath You Take, we’ll flip the script on how we see God’s gaze. From Hagar’s story in Genesis to the words of Psalm 34, discover the God who sees you, hears you, and draws closer—not to control, but to care.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been living like you’re under surveillance, it’s time to start living like you’re under grace.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit us at http://<a href="http://www.lakesawyerchurch.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.lakesawyerchurch.org</a></p> It’s easy to picture God as a cosmic security camera—tracking every move, waiting for us to slip up. But what if we’ve got it wrong? What if He’s not watching to judge… but to strengthen?


This week in Every Breath You Take, we’ll flip the script on how we see God’s gaze. From Hagar’s story in Genesis to the words of Psalm 34, discover the God who sees you, hears you, and draws closer—not to control, but to care.


If you’ve been living like you’re under surveillance, it’s time to start living like you’re under grace.


Visit us at http://www.lakesawyerchurch.org

]]> 2111 46 97cd8bfd7dd470d7d0746c024f805324 no The Story Isn't Over // The Church Unleashed // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Let’s be real—life doesn’t always tie up with a neat little bow. Sometimes the ending feels… unfinished. That’s exactly how the book of Acts wraps up. No big finale. No closure. Just Paul, still on mission—and then it’s over.</p><p><br></p><p>But here’s the truth: it’s not over. That’s the point.</p><p><br></p><p>God’s story didn’t stop with Acts 28—and it’s not just something we read about. We are living it right now. The same mission that moved through Paul is the one we’re called to carry—right here, in our neighborhoods, schools, homes, and cities.</p><p><br></p><p>In this message, we dive into how the Church was never meant to be a spectator sport. You’ve got a role to play. A purpose to live. A mission to move on.</p><p><br></p><p>So… what’s your part in Acts 29?</p> <p>Let’s be real—life doesn’t always tie up with a neat little bow. Sometimes the ending feels… unfinished. That’s exactly how the book of Acts wraps up. No big finale. No closure. Just Paul, still on mission—and then it’s over.</p><p><br></p><p>But here’s the truth: it’s not over. That’s the point.</p><p><br></p><p>God’s story didn’t stop with Acts 28—and it’s not just something we read about. We are living it right now. The same mission that moved through Paul is the one we’re called to carry—right here, in our neighborhoods, schools, homes, and cities.</p><p><br></p><p>In this message, we dive into how the Church was never meant to be a spectator sport. You’ve got a role to play. A purpose to live. A mission to move on.</p><p><br></p><p>So… what’s your part in Acts 29?</p> Let’s be real—life doesn’t always tie up with a neat little bow. Sometimes the ending feels… unfinished. That’s exactly how the book of Acts wraps up. No big finale. No closure. Just Paul, still on mission—and then it’s over.


But here’s the truth: it’s not over. That’s the point.


God’s story didn’t stop with Acts 28—and it’s not just something we read about. We are living it right now. The same mission that moved through Paul is the one we’re called to carry—right here, in our neighborhoods, schools, homes, and cities.


In this message, we dive into how the Church was never meant to be a spectator sport. You’ve got a role to play. A purpose to live. A mission to move on.


So… what’s your part in Acts 29?

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2072 47 5daafca8aa2bb9a2ed991d529dbcd5b3 no We Are Sent People // The Church Unleashed // Lake Sawyer Church EJ Brown <p>In this message, we’re reminded that as followers of Jesus, we are sent people — called to live boldly, share the gospel, and carry His love to the world. Through the book of Acts, we see how the early church lived with purpose and power, and we’re invited to do the same today.</p><p><br></p><p>🔔 Subscribe and catch every message in The Church Unleashed series.</p><p>📲 <a href="http://lakesawyerchurch.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lakesawyerchurch.org</a></p> <p>In this message, we’re reminded that as followers of Jesus, we are sent people — called to live boldly, share the gospel, and carry His love to the world. Through the book of Acts, we see how the early church lived with purpose and power, and we’re invited to do the same today.</p><p><br></p><p>🔔 Subscribe and catch every message in The Church Unleashed series.</p><p>📲 <a href="http://lakesawyerchurch.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lakesawyerchurch.org</a></p> In this message, we’re reminded that as followers of Jesus, we are sent people — called to live boldly, share the gospel, and carry His love to the world. Through the book of Acts, we see how the early church lived with purpose and power, and we’re invited to do the same today.


🔔 Subscribe and catch every message in The Church Unleashed series.

📲 lakesawyerchurch.org

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1926 48 ea78724dfe130fe1d6a2781e2b930e69 no The Gospel is for Everyone // The Church Unleashed // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>We all tend to draw invisible lines—gravitating toward people who think like us, look like us, and live like us. But God has always been about breaking barriers, not building them. In this message, we look at Peter’s transformative encounter with Cornelius in Acts 10 and discover how the gospel is far more inclusive, diverse, and expansive than we often imagine.</p><p><br></p><p>God’s heart is for every tribe, tongue, and nation. The question is: are we willing to follow Him beyond our comfort zones?</p><p><br></p><p>💬 “You will never look into the eyes of someone God doesn’t love.”</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Don’t miss this timely challenge to become a church known not for who we exclude—but for who we embrace.</p><p><br></p><p>🔔 Subscribe and catch every message in The Church Unleashed series.</p><p>📲 <a href="http://lakesawyerchurch.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lakesawyerchurch.org</a></p> <p>We all tend to draw invisible lines—gravitating toward people who think like us, look like us, and live like us. But God has always been about breaking barriers, not building them. In this message, we look at Peter’s transformative encounter with Cornelius in Acts 10 and discover how the gospel is far more inclusive, diverse, and expansive than we often imagine.</p><p><br></p><p>God’s heart is for every tribe, tongue, and nation. The question is: are we willing to follow Him beyond our comfort zones?</p><p><br></p><p>💬 “You will never look into the eyes of someone God doesn’t love.”</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Don’t miss this timely challenge to become a church known not for who we exclude—but for who we embrace.</p><p><br></p><p>🔔 Subscribe and catch every message in The Church Unleashed series.</p><p>📲 <a href="http://lakesawyerchurch.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lakesawyerchurch.org</a></p> We all tend to draw invisible lines—gravitating toward people who think like us, look like us, and live like us. But God has always been about breaking barriers, not building them. In this message, we look at Peter’s transformative encounter with Cornelius in Acts 10 and discover how the gospel is far more inclusive, diverse, and expansive than we often imagine.


God’s heart is for every tribe, tongue, and nation. The question is: are we willing to follow Him beyond our comfort zones?


💬 “You will never look into the eyes of someone God doesn’t love.”


👉 Don’t miss this timely challenge to become a church known not for who we exclude—but for who we embrace.


🔔 Subscribe and catch every message in The Church Unleashed series.

📲 lakesawyerchurch.org

]]> 2052 49 071a3d550388c6db7a9b011d48ea1209 no Just Say Yes // The Church Unleashed // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>This week, we look at Saul’s life-changing encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus—and the unexpected “yes” that changed everything.</p><p><br></p><p>We all want clarity and comfort, but God often calls us into the unknown. In this message, we explore what happens when we respond to God’s nudge, even when it’s risky. From Saul’s radical transformation to Ananias’ courageous obedience, this story reminds us: no one is too far gone, and sometimes your “yes” becomes someone else’s breakthrough.</p><p><br></p><p>Will you make yourself available? Will you say yes?</p> <p>This week, we look at Saul’s life-changing encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus—and the unexpected “yes” that changed everything.</p><p><br></p><p>We all want clarity and comfort, but God often calls us into the unknown. In this message, we explore what happens when we respond to God’s nudge, even when it’s risky. From Saul’s radical transformation to Ananias’ courageous obedience, this story reminds us: no one is too far gone, and sometimes your “yes” becomes someone else’s breakthrough.</p><p><br></p><p>Will you make yourself available? Will you say yes?</p> This week, we look at Saul’s life-changing encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus—and the unexpected “yes” that changed everything.


We all want clarity and comfort, but God often calls us into the unknown. In this message, we explore what happens when we respond to God’s nudge, even when it’s risky. From Saul’s radical transformation to Ananias’ courageous obedience, this story reminds us: no one is too far gone, and sometimes your “yes” becomes someone else’s breakthrough.


Will you make yourself available? Will you say yes?

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1977 50 2447acf915c5134785cb057d5b89f6e9 no Talk About It // The Church Unleashed // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>It’s easy to point out what’s wrong—in our world, our homes, and even our churches. But what if God is inviting you to be part of the solution?</p><p><br></p><p>In this week’s message from Acts 6, we explore how the early church handled real conflict with honesty, unity, and action—and how we’re called to do the same. Pastor Mike challenges us to move from commentary to contribution, reminding us that the mission of helping people find and follow Jesus needs all of us.</p><p><br></p><p>📖 Scripture: Acts 6</p><p>📍 Recorded live at Lake Sawyer Church</p><p>💡 Take a step: Join a team, show up, and get in the game. Someone should do something—and that someone might be you.</p><p><br></p><p>#LakeSawyerChurch #Acts6 #ChurchUnleashed #GetInTheGame #FaithInAction #ServeToGrow</p> <p>It’s easy to point out what’s wrong—in our world, our homes, and even our churches. But what if God is inviting you to be part of the solution?</p><p><br></p><p>In this week’s message from Acts 6, we explore how the early church handled real conflict with honesty, unity, and action—and how we’re called to do the same. Pastor Mike challenges us to move from commentary to contribution, reminding us that the mission of helping people find and follow Jesus needs all of us.</p><p><br></p><p>📖 Scripture: Acts 6</p><p>📍 Recorded live at Lake Sawyer Church</p><p>💡 Take a step: Join a team, show up, and get in the game. Someone should do something—and that someone might be you.</p><p><br></p><p>#LakeSawyerChurch #Acts6 #ChurchUnleashed #GetInTheGame #FaithInAction #ServeToGrow</p> It’s easy to point out what’s wrong—in our world, our homes, and even our churches. But what if God is inviting you to be part of the solution?


In this week’s message from Acts 6, we explore how the early church handled real conflict with honesty, unity, and action—and how we’re called to do the same. Pastor Mike challenges us to move from commentary to contribution, reminding us that the mission of helping people find and follow Jesus needs all of us.


📖 Scripture: Acts 6

📍 Recorded live at Lake Sawyer Church

💡 Take a step: Join a team, show up, and get in the game. Someone should do something—and that someone might be you.


#LakeSawyerChurch #Acts6 #ChurchUnleashed #GetInTheGame #FaithInAction #ServeToGrow

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2112 51 82bf4e34a8eeca9b7d657b0dd972a9f7 no The Mission We Were Made For // The Church Unleashed // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2053 52 b52dc822b36f7caa6be3fc835effadc7 no Where your Treasure Goes // The Good Life // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>This series tackles one of the most personal and challenging topics Jesus spoke about — money and trust. Rooted in Matthew 6, Malachi 3, and Genesis 14, Where Your Treasure Goes explores how our financial habits reveal the true desires of our hearts. It challenges the misconception that generosity is only for the wealthy and reframes tithing not as an obligation, but as an act of trust and surrender to God. </p> <p>This series tackles one of the most personal and challenging topics Jesus spoke about — money and trust. Rooted in Matthew 6, Malachi 3, and Genesis 14, Where Your Treasure Goes explores how our financial habits reveal the true desires of our hearts. It challenges the misconception that generosity is only for the wealthy and reframes tithing not as an obligation, but as an act of trust and surrender to God. </p> This series tackles one of the most personal and challenging topics Jesus spoke about — money and trust. Rooted in Matthew 6, Malachi 3, and Genesis 14, Where Your Treasure Goes explores how our financial habits reveal the true desires of our hearts. It challenges the misconception that generosity is only for the wealthy and reframes tithing not as an obligation, but as an act of trust and surrender to God.

]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2130 53 ab543cca81a79fd6caad0e2ed49597ba no Q&A // Weeds in my Garden // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Weeds in My Garden is a teaching series about being honest — really honest — about mental health. Because for a lot of us, life feels like a garden that’s overgrown.</p><p><br></p><p>There are moments of beauty, yes… but also patches we’d rather hide.</p><p>Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, burnout — these are the weeds we don’t talk about enough in church.</p> <p>Weeds in My Garden is a teaching series about being honest — really honest — about mental health. Because for a lot of us, life feels like a garden that’s overgrown.</p><p><br></p><p>There are moments of beauty, yes… but also patches we’d rather hide.</p><p>Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, burnout — these are the weeds we don’t talk about enough in church.</p> Weeds in My Garden is a teaching series about being honest — really honest — about mental health. Because for a lot of us, life feels like a garden that’s overgrown.


There are moments of beauty, yes… but also patches we’d rather hide.

Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, burnout — these are the weeds we don’t talk about enough in church.

]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2359 54 47bfc56cbaec7cf4c16f92269b58c4c7 no Who I Really Am // Weeds in my Garden // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Weeds in My Garden is a teaching series about being honest — really honest — about mental health. Because for a lot of us, life feels like a garden that’s overgrown.</p><p><br></p><p>There are moments of beauty, yes… but also patches we’d rather hide.</p><p>Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, burnout — these are the weeds we don’t talk about enough in church.</p> <p>Weeds in My Garden is a teaching series about being honest — really honest — about mental health. Because for a lot of us, life feels like a garden that’s overgrown.</p><p><br></p><p>There are moments of beauty, yes… but also patches we’d rather hide.</p><p>Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, burnout — these are the weeds we don’t talk about enough in church.</p> Weeds in My Garden is a teaching series about being honest — really honest — about mental health. Because for a lot of us, life feels like a garden that’s overgrown.


There are moments of beauty, yes… but also patches we’d rather hide.

Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, burnout — these are the weeds we don’t talk about enough in church.

]]> Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2124 55 013bd8b62e1bb72dd323f7faaa4da42a no No More Silence // Weeds in my Garden // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Weeds in My Garden is a teaching series about being honest — really honest — about mental health.</p><p><br></p><p>Because for a lot of us, life feels like a garden that’s overgrown.</p><p>There are moments of beauty, yes… but also patches we’d rather hide.</p><p>Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, burnout — these are the weeds we don’t talk about enough in church.</p> <p>Weeds in My Garden is a teaching series about being honest — really honest — about mental health.</p><p><br></p><p>Because for a lot of us, life feels like a garden that’s overgrown.</p><p>There are moments of beauty, yes… but also patches we’d rather hide.</p><p>Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, burnout — these are the weeds we don’t talk about enough in church.</p> Weeds in My Garden is a teaching series about being honest — really honest — about mental health.


Because for a lot of us, life feels like a garden that’s overgrown.

There are moments of beauty, yes… but also patches we’d rather hide.

Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, burnout — these are the weeds we don’t talk about enough in church.

]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2007 56 e70f8782cfc6ab642b86a87c1e86d0a0 no Running on Empty // Weeds in my Garden // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Weeds in My Garden is a teaching series about being honest — really honest — about mental health.</p><p><br></p><p>Because for a lot of us, life feels like a garden that’s overgrown.</p><p>There are moments of beauty, yes… but also patches we’d rather hide.</p><p>Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, burnout — these are the weeds we don’t talk about enough in church.</p> <p>Weeds in My Garden is a teaching series about being honest — really honest — about mental health.</p><p><br></p><p>Because for a lot of us, life feels like a garden that’s overgrown.</p><p>There are moments of beauty, yes… but also patches we’d rather hide.</p><p>Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, burnout — these are the weeds we don’t talk about enough in church.</p> Weeds in My Garden is a teaching series about being honest — really honest — about mental health.


Because for a lot of us, life feels like a garden that’s overgrown.

There are moments of beauty, yes… but also patches we’d rather hide.

Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, burnout — these are the weeds we don’t talk about enough in church.

]]> Sun, 11 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2432 57 b23d75000c5b033bf1c510273172e3db no Finding Truth through Surrender // Weeds in my Garden // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Weeds in My Garden is a teaching series about being honest — really honest — about mental health.</p><p><br></p><p>Because for a lot of us, life feels like a garden that’s overgrown.</p><p>There are moments of beauty, yes… but also patches we’d rather hide.</p><p>Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, burnout — these are the weeds we don’t talk about enough in church.</p><p><br></p><p>But the truth is, God’s not afraid of what’s beneath the surface.</p><p>He sees it. He cares. And He meets us right in the middle of it.</p><p><br></p><p>This series is an invitation — not to fix everything overnight,</p><p>but to name what’s real,</p><p>to stop pretending,</p><p>and to let grace grow in even the messiest parts of our story.</p><p><br></p><p>We’re talking about the hard stuff —</p><p>with truth, with tenderness, and with hope.</p><p><br></p><p>So if you’re tired, worn out, or wondering if you’re the only one feeling this way —you’re not. And you’re not alone.</p><p><br></p><p>This is Weeds in My Garden.</p><p>And this is where healing begins.</p> <p>Weeds in My Garden is a teaching series about being honest — really honest — about mental health.</p><p><br></p><p>Because for a lot of us, life feels like a garden that’s overgrown.</p><p>There are moments of beauty, yes… but also patches we’d rather hide.</p><p>Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, burnout — these are the weeds we don’t talk about enough in church.</p><p><br></p><p>But the truth is, God’s not afraid of what’s beneath the surface.</p><p>He sees it. He cares. And He meets us right in the middle of it.</p><p><br></p><p>This series is an invitation — not to fix everything overnight,</p><p>but to name what’s real,</p><p>to stop pretending,</p><p>and to let grace grow in even the messiest parts of our story.</p><p><br></p><p>We’re talking about the hard stuff —</p><p>with truth, with tenderness, and with hope.</p><p><br></p><p>So if you’re tired, worn out, or wondering if you’re the only one feeling this way —you’re not. And you’re not alone.</p><p><br></p><p>This is Weeds in My Garden.</p><p>And this is where healing begins.</p> Weeds in My Garden is a teaching series about being honest — really honest — about mental health.


Because for a lot of us, life feels like a garden that’s overgrown.

There are moments of beauty, yes… but also patches we’d rather hide.

Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, burnout — these are the weeds we don’t talk about enough in church.


But the truth is, God’s not afraid of what’s beneath the surface.

He sees it. He cares. And He meets us right in the middle of it.


This series is an invitation — not to fix everything overnight,

but to name what’s real,

to stop pretending,

and to let grace grow in even the messiest parts of our story.


We’re talking about the hard stuff —

with truth, with tenderness, and with hope.


So if you’re tired, worn out, or wondering if you’re the only one feeling this way —you’re not. And you’re not alone.


This is Weeds in My Garden.

And this is where healing begins.

]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2110 58 3c01fbe6acefeb9e43e36d5afd2a2450 no I'm not okay, and that's okay // Weeds in my Garden // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Weeds in My Garden is a teaching series about being honest — really honest — about mental health.</p><p><br></p><p>Because for a lot of us, life feels like a garden that’s <a href="http://overgrown.there" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">overgrown. There</a> are moments of beauty, yes… but also patches we’d rather hide. Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, burnout — these are the weeds we don’t talk about enough in church.</p><p><br></p><p>But the truth is, God’s not afraid of what’s beneath the surface.</p><p>He sees it. He cares. And He meets us right in the middle of it.</p><p><br></p><p>This series is an invitation — not to fix everything overnight,</p><p>but to name what’s real, to stop pretending, and to let grace grow in even the messiest parts of our story.</p><p><br></p><p>We’re talking about the hard stuff — with truth, with tenderness, and with hope.</p><p><br></p><p>So if you’re tired, worn out, or wondering if you’re the only one feeling this way —</p><p>you’re <a href="http://not.and" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">not. And</a> you’re not alone.</p><p><br></p><p>This is Weeds in My Garden.</p><p>And this is where healing begins.</p> <p>Weeds in My Garden is a teaching series about being honest — really honest — about mental health.</p><p><br></p><p>Because for a lot of us, life feels like a garden that’s <a href="http://overgrown.there" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">overgrown. There</a> are moments of beauty, yes… but also patches we’d rather hide. Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, burnout — these are the weeds we don’t talk about enough in church.</p><p><br></p><p>But the truth is, God’s not afraid of what’s beneath the surface.</p><p>He sees it. He cares. And He meets us right in the middle of it.</p><p><br></p><p>This series is an invitation — not to fix everything overnight,</p><p>but to name what’s real, to stop pretending, and to let grace grow in even the messiest parts of our story.</p><p><br></p><p>We’re talking about the hard stuff — with truth, with tenderness, and with hope.</p><p><br></p><p>So if you’re tired, worn out, or wondering if you’re the only one feeling this way —</p><p>you’re <a href="http://not.and" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">not. And</a> you’re not alone.</p><p><br></p><p>This is Weeds in My Garden.</p><p>And this is where healing begins.</p> Weeds in My Garden is a teaching series about being honest — really honest — about mental health.


Because for a lot of us, life feels like a garden that’s overgrown. There are moments of beauty, yes… but also patches we’d rather hide. Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, burnout — these are the weeds we don’t talk about enough in church.


But the truth is, God’s not afraid of what’s beneath the surface.

He sees it. He cares. And He meets us right in the middle of it.


This series is an invitation — not to fix everything overnight,

but to name what’s real, to stop pretending, and to let grace grow in even the messiest parts of our story.


We’re talking about the hard stuff — with truth, with tenderness, and with hope.


So if you’re tired, worn out, or wondering if you’re the only one feeling this way —

you’re not. And you’re not alone.


This is Weeds in My Garden.

And this is where healing begins.

]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2253 59 572c47d50c6706279d4c8ec5adad49fb no Awaken // Easter Sunday // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p><br></p><p>💡 Easter at Lake Sawyer | “Awaken” 🌅</p><p><br></p><p>Have you ever felt like you’re alive… but not really living?</p><p><br></p><p>This Easter, we explored the resurrection of Jesus—not as a distant event, but as a personal wake-up call. From Luke 24 and Romans 6, we see how Jesus didn’t just rise from the grave—He invites us to rise with Him.</p><p><br></p><p>🕊️ Awaken to Hope — Grief doesn’t get the last word.</p><p>🕊️ Awaken to Grace — Your past doesn’t define you.</p><p>🕊️ Awaken to Purpose — You were made for more than survival.</p><p><br></p><p>Jesus didn’t conquer the grave so we could sleepwalk through life. He rose so we could come fully alive.</p> <p><br></p><p>💡 Easter at Lake Sawyer | “Awaken” 🌅</p><p><br></p><p>Have you ever felt like you’re alive… but not really living?</p><p><br></p><p>This Easter, we explored the resurrection of Jesus—not as a distant event, but as a personal wake-up call. From Luke 24 and Romans 6, we see how Jesus didn’t just rise from the grave—He invites us to rise with Him.</p><p><br></p><p>🕊️ Awaken to Hope — Grief doesn’t get the last word.</p><p>🕊️ Awaken to Grace — Your past doesn’t define you.</p><p>🕊️ Awaken to Purpose — You were made for more than survival.</p><p><br></p><p>Jesus didn’t conquer the grave so we could sleepwalk through life. He rose so we could come fully alive.</p>

💡 Easter at Lake Sawyer | “Awaken” 🌅


Have you ever felt like you’re alive… but not really living?


This Easter, we explored the resurrection of Jesus—not as a distant event, but as a personal wake-up call. From Luke 24 and Romans 6, we see how Jesus didn’t just rise from the grave—He invites us to rise with Him.


🕊️ Awaken to Hope — Grief doesn’t get the last word.

🕊️ Awaken to Grace — Your past doesn’t define you.

🕊️ Awaken to Purpose — You were made for more than survival.


Jesus didn’t conquer the grave so we could sleepwalk through life. He rose so we could come fully alive.

]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1751 60 a577179a24149f244545980967f8a6b3 no Palm Sunday // More than a Children's Story // Lake Sawyer Church Treacy Walsh <p>More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p><p>Instagram | https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p> <p>More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p><p>Instagram | https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p> More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.


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]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1833 61 f53cc6dd9be3fc9b7fad9aeeb338bb80 no Anointing in Bethany // More than a Children's Story // Lake Sawyer Church Chad McDaniel <p>More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.</p><p> </p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p><p>Instagram | https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p> <p>More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.</p><p> </p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p><p>Instagram | https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p> More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.

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]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2147 62 7f5c43cd2ab2c483f5c7cdba0ac679ce no Feeding the 5000 // More than a Children's Story // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p><p>Instagram | https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p> <p>More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p><p>Instagram | https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p> More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.



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]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1947 63 f83f6c384f4d0e9d92ce7cf52ce31c71 no Walk on Water // More than a Children's Story // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p><p>Instagram | https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p> <p>More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p><p>Instagram | https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p> More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.


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]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2090 64 19404713db1aa169f81a093bd53fd229 no Man on the Mat // More than a Children's Story // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p><p>Instagram | https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p> <p>More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p><p>Instagram | https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p> More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.


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]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2109 65 23b19b27b9b091f3b9e671b0861d68df no The Good Samaritan // More than a Children's Story // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p><p>Instagram | https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p> <p>More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p><p>Instagram | https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p> More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.


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]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2084 66 b831fd9ffcce08e39a278ca33c01f6bc no Zacchaeus the Tax Collector // More than a Children's Story // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p><p>Instagram | https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p> <p>More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p><p>Instagram | https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p> More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.


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]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2084 67 557fa6897ce033add9554c4221740502 no Rich Young Ruler // More than a Children's Story // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p><p>Instagram | https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p> <p>More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p><p>Instagram | https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p> More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.


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]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1901 68 b9dcae3010048e51ace01ff9196e08ce no Road to Emmaus // More than a Children's Story // Lake Sawyer Church Treacy Walsh <p>More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p><p>Instagram | https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p> <p>More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p><p>Instagram | https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p> More Than a Children’s Story – Part Two is a series exploring the powerful stories of the New Testament—stories that go beyond childhood lessons to reveal deep truth for all of us. While many of us first heard these stories in kids’ ministry or bedtime readings, they are far more than just children’s tales. They are the inspired Word of God, filled with meaning for adults and teenagers alike. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into these stories, uncovering their significance and how they shape our faith today.


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]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2061 69 b4e4b9a92151cc66856b67eb1b883865 no Chosen Reveal // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Every single day, God chooses to love us—unconditionally, wholeheartedly, and with a grace that never ends. His mercy calls us to extend that same compassion to others, reflecting His love in all we do.</p><p><br></p><p>We are partnering with @worldvisionusa for an unforgettable opportunity that celebrates this powerful truth: We are all chosen and deeply loved by God.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit us at http://<a href="http://www.lakesawyerchurch.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.lakesawyerchurch.org</a></p> <p>Every single day, God chooses to love us—unconditionally, wholeheartedly, and with a grace that never ends. His mercy calls us to extend that same compassion to others, reflecting His love in all we do.</p><p><br></p><p>We are partnering with @worldvisionusa for an unforgettable opportunity that celebrates this powerful truth: We are all chosen and deeply loved by God.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit us at http://<a href="http://www.lakesawyerchurch.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.lakesawyerchurch.org</a></p> Every single day, God chooses to love us—unconditionally, wholeheartedly, and with a grace that never ends. His mercy calls us to extend that same compassion to others, reflecting His love in all we do.


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]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2334 70 cb66fa908f3868f769ae1ecc6c6fae6d no Chosen Launch // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Every single day, God chooses to love us—unconditionally, wholeheartedly, and with a grace that never ends. His mercy calls us to extend that same compassion to others, reflecting His love in all we do.</p><p><br></p><p>Today, we are partnering with @worldvisionusa for an unforgettable opportunity that celebrates this powerful truth: We are all chosen and deeply loved by God.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit us at http://<a href="http://www.lakesawyerchurch.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.lakesawyerchurch.org</a></p> <p>Every single day, God chooses to love us—unconditionally, wholeheartedly, and with a grace that never ends. His mercy calls us to extend that same compassion to others, reflecting His love in all we do.</p><p><br></p><p>Today, we are partnering with @worldvisionusa for an unforgettable opportunity that celebrates this powerful truth: We are all chosen and deeply loved by God.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit us at http://<a href="http://www.lakesawyerchurch.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.lakesawyerchurch.org</a></p> Every single day, God chooses to love us—unconditionally, wholeheartedly, and with a grace that never ends. His mercy calls us to extend that same compassion to others, reflecting His love in all we do.


Today, we are partnering with @worldvisionusa for an unforgettable opportunity that celebrates this powerful truth: We are all chosen and deeply loved by God.


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]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2697 71 6539ff63ce3b8f31154b855ebebc05b9 no Finding Strength in our Differences // Good Friends Week 3 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Who’s in your circle? Friendships shape who we are, get us through tough times, and help us grow. In this series, we’ll talk about how we’re made for connection and share practical tips for building stronger, more meaningful relationships.</p> <p>Who’s in your circle? Friendships shape who we are, get us through tough times, and help us grow. In this series, we’ll talk about how we’re made for connection and share practical tips for building stronger, more meaningful relationships.</p> Who’s in your circle? Friendships shape who we are, get us through tough times, and help us grow. In this series, we’ll talk about how we’re made for connection and share practical tips for building stronger, more meaningful relationships.

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2187 72 26204d8c0663768cb3a8d5d355767009 no Positive Relationships // Good Friends Week 2 //Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Who’s in your circle? Friendships shape who we are, get us through tough times, and help us grow. In this series, we’ll talk about how we’re made for connection and share practical tips for building stronger, more meaningful relationships.</p> <p>Who’s in your circle? Friendships shape who we are, get us through tough times, and help us grow. In this series, we’ll talk about how we’re made for connection and share practical tips for building stronger, more meaningful relationships.</p> Who’s in your circle? Friendships shape who we are, get us through tough times, and help us grow. In this series, we’ll talk about how we’re made for connection and share practical tips for building stronger, more meaningful relationships.

]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2057 73 93ed941195d03abc9b4d63a7427b335e no The Problem at Hand // Good Friends Week 1 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Who’s in your circle? Friendships shape who we are, get us through tough times, and help us grow. In this series, we’ll talk about how we’re made for connection and share practical tips for building stronger, more meaningful relationships.</p> <p>Who’s in your circle? Friendships shape who we are, get us through tough times, and help us grow. In this series, we’ll talk about how we’re made for connection and share practical tips for building stronger, more meaningful relationships.</p> Who’s in your circle? Friendships shape who we are, get us through tough times, and help us grow. In this series, we’ll talk about how we’re made for connection and share practical tips for building stronger, more meaningful relationships.

]]> Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1881 74 5632ae4d0060907d2ea822cc4bc3a340 no Q&A Sunday // Lake Sawyer Church <p>Whether you're new or a long-time attender, this is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your understanding of faith, discuss relevant topics, and connect with others in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.</p> <p>Whether you're new or a long-time attender, this is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your understanding of faith, discuss relevant topics, and connect with others in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.</p> Whether you're new or a long-time attender, this is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your understanding of faith, discuss relevant topics, and connect with others in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

]]> Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2859 75 93f885217449b7cb1dc81ce3e8e78bf8 no Angels We Have Heard on High // Do You Hear What I Hear? Week 3 // Lake Sawyer CHurch Treacy Walsh <p>Have you ever truly listened to the classic songs we sing at Christmas? These beloved carols are more than catch tunes, they carry stories of hope, joy, and wonder. Throughout this series, we’ll look at the true meaning of Christmas and the timeless truth the songs of the season reveal.</p> <p>Have you ever truly listened to the classic songs we sing at Christmas? These beloved carols are more than catch tunes, they carry stories of hope, joy, and wonder. Throughout this series, we’ll look at the true meaning of Christmas and the timeless truth the songs of the season reveal.</p> Have you ever truly listened to the classic songs we sing at Christmas? These beloved carols are more than catch tunes, they carry stories of hope, joy, and wonder. Throughout this series, we’ll look at the true meaning of Christmas and the timeless truth the songs of the season reveal.

]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1774 76 92802e91ad892b1c34b2f9b2e8085daf no Go Tell It on the Mountain // Do You Hear What I Hear? Week 2 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Have you ever truly listened to the classic songs we sing at Christmas? These beloved carols are more than catch tunes, they carry stories of hope, joy, and wonder. Throughout this series, we’ll look at the true meaning of Christmas and the timeless truth the songs of the season reveal.</p> <p>Have you ever truly listened to the classic songs we sing at Christmas? These beloved carols are more than catch tunes, they carry stories of hope, joy, and wonder. Throughout this series, we’ll look at the true meaning of Christmas and the timeless truth the songs of the season reveal.</p> Have you ever truly listened to the classic songs we sing at Christmas? These beloved carols are more than catch tunes, they carry stories of hope, joy, and wonder. Throughout this series, we’ll look at the true meaning of Christmas and the timeless truth the songs of the season reveal.

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2038 77 8dc8554dd5237e7d5264a98ef86fa7fc no Joy to the World // Do You Hear What I Hear? Week 1 // Lake Sawyer Church <p>Have you ever truly listened to the classic songs we sing at Christmas? These beloved carols are more than catch tunes, they carry stories of hope, joy, and wonder. Throughout this series, we’ll look at the true meaning of Christmas and the timeless truth the songs of the season reveal.</p> <p>Have you ever truly listened to the classic songs we sing at Christmas? These beloved carols are more than catch tunes, they carry stories of hope, joy, and wonder. Throughout this series, we’ll look at the true meaning of Christmas and the timeless truth the songs of the season reveal.</p> Have you ever truly listened to the classic songs we sing at Christmas? These beloved carols are more than catch tunes, they carry stories of hope, joy, and wonder. Throughout this series, we’ll look at the true meaning of Christmas and the timeless truth the songs of the season reveal.

]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1911 78 8135a702c2bb09a57afd73fcb9cdaeaf no God's Love Endures // Give Thanks Week 2 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Our good God meets us and stains us. He ensures the world in which he created is ordered correctly and is balanced by his justice and mercy. And He sends us, into the world to fulfill our purpose. To live lives that reflect the life of Jesus. To live lives that point people to the goodness of our God.  </p> <p>Our good God meets us and stains us. He ensures the world in which he created is ordered correctly and is balanced by his justice and mercy. And He sends us, into the world to fulfill our purpose. To live lives that reflect the life of Jesus. To live lives that point people to the goodness of our God.  </p> Our good God meets us and stains us. He ensures the world in which he created is ordered correctly and is balanced by his justice and mercy. And He sends us, into the world to fulfill our purpose. To live lives that reflect the life of Jesus. To live lives that point people to the goodness of our God.  

]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2038 79 9326fdc52da94b4c679a9cf258645482 no God is Good // Give Thanks Week 1 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2252 80 c4beae6e86f12b992745c7480dd59d92 no Ancient of Days // Among Lions // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>In this series we'll delve into the Book of Daniel, exploring crucial themes such as coping with pressure, maintaining trust in God during challenging times, discovering hope, and addressing other significant topics that impact our daily lives.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | / lakesawyerchurch</p><p>Instagram | /lakesawyerchurch</p> <p>In this series we'll delve into the Book of Daniel, exploring crucial themes such as coping with pressure, maintaining trust in God during challenging times, discovering hope, and addressing other significant topics that impact our daily lives.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | / lakesawyerchurch</p><p>Instagram | /lakesawyerchurch</p> In this series we'll delve into the Book of Daniel, exploring crucial themes such as coping with pressure, maintaining trust in God during challenging times, discovering hope, and addressing other significant topics that impact our daily lives.


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]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1924 81 78a084f84f9666b13f37fd2fcbf856b9 no In the Lion's Den // Among Lions // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>In this series we'll delve into the Book of Daniel, exploring crucial themes such as coping with pressure, maintaining trust in God during challenging times, discovering hope, and addressing other significant topics that impact our daily lives.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | / lakesawyerchurch</p><p>Instagram | /lakesawyerchurch</p> <p>In this series we'll delve into the Book of Daniel, exploring crucial themes such as coping with pressure, maintaining trust in God during challenging times, discovering hope, and addressing other significant topics that impact our daily lives.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED:</p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a></p><p>Facebook | / lakesawyerchurch</p><p>Instagram | /lakesawyerchurch</p> In this series we'll delve into the Book of Daniel, exploring crucial themes such as coping with pressure, maintaining trust in God during challenging times, discovering hope, and addressing other significant topics that impact our daily lives.


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]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2037 82 5539b97c5b85bf1813ebefc926182029 no Writing on the Wall // Among Lions // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>In this series we'll delve into the Book of Daniel, exploring crucial themes such as coping with pressure, maintaining trust in God during challenging times, discovering hope, and addressing other significant topics that impact our daily lives. </p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED: </p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a> </p><p>Facebook | / lakesawyerchurch </p><p>Instagram | /lakesawyerchurch</p> <p>In this series we'll delve into the Book of Daniel, exploring crucial themes such as coping with pressure, maintaining trust in God during challenging times, discovering hope, and addressing other significant topics that impact our daily lives. </p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED: </p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a> </p><p>Facebook | / lakesawyerchurch </p><p>Instagram | /lakesawyerchurch</p> In this series we'll delve into the Book of Daniel, exploring crucial themes such as coping with pressure, maintaining trust in God during challenging times, discovering hope, and addressing other significant topics that impact our daily lives.


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]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2288 83 66b7d082277ca59f068ee2761fe8b5b9 no In the line of Fire // Among Lions Week 3 // Lake Sawyer Church Treacy Walsh Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1976 84 3cf32a8a1744d2b9d424d061153e2872 no When Pressure's On // Among Lions Week 2 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>In this series we'll delve into the Book of Daniel, exploring crucial themes such as coping with pressure, maintaining trust in God during challenging times, discovering hope, and addressing other significant topics that impact our daily lives. </p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED: </p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a> </p><p>Facebook | / lakesawyerchurch </p><p>Instagram | /lakesawyerchurch</p> <p>In this series we'll delve into the Book of Daniel, exploring crucial themes such as coping with pressure, maintaining trust in God during challenging times, discovering hope, and addressing other significant topics that impact our daily lives. </p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED: </p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a> </p><p>Facebook | / lakesawyerchurch </p><p>Instagram | /lakesawyerchurch</p> In this series we'll delve into the Book of Daniel, exploring crucial themes such as coping with pressure, maintaining trust in God during challenging times, discovering hope, and addressing other significant topics that impact our daily lives.


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]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2491 85 be218a7e01f2c4f9488acfddcc281353 no When Culture Shifts // Among Lions Week 1 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>In this series we'll delve into the Book of Daniel, exploring crucial themes such as coping with pressure, maintaining trust in God during challenging times, discovering hope, and addressing other significant topics that impact our daily lives. </p> <p>In this series we'll delve into the Book of Daniel, exploring crucial themes such as coping with pressure, maintaining trust in God during challenging times, discovering hope, and addressing other significant topics that impact our daily lives. </p> In this series we'll delve into the Book of Daniel, exploring crucial themes such as coping with pressure, maintaining trust in God during challenging times, discovering hope, and addressing other significant topics that impact our daily lives. 

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1958 86 445d86fce6b66631914643022bb92e04 no Forgiven People, Forgive People // Unoffendable Week 2 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Giving up our "right" to be offended is one of the most freeing, healthy, simplifying, relaxing, refreshing, stress-relieving, encouraging things you can do. It's also one of the most God honoring.</p> <p>Giving up our "right" to be offended is one of the most freeing, healthy, simplifying, relaxing, refreshing, stress-relieving, encouraging things you can do. It's also one of the most God honoring.</p> Giving up our "right" to be offended is one of the most freeing, healthy, simplifying, relaxing, refreshing, stress-relieving, encouraging things you can do. It's also one of the most God honoring.

]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2350 87 0dc4699e0496ed5df9f19522650b9605 no It Doesn’t Have to be this Way // Unoffendable Week 1 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2605 88 d2817f021282bfcb520d3c9edbfc938d no Faith for Exiles // Standalone // Lake Sawyer Church Taylor Ford <p>Hebrews 11-12 teaches us that we can be people who over time, grow into “exile” type faith, where even in a world where we don’t “fit in,” we are being shaped by God to be people of increasing love and grace.</p> <p>Hebrews 11-12 teaches us that we can be people who over time, grow into “exile” type faith, where even in a world where we don’t “fit in,” we are being shaped by God to be people of increasing love and grace.</p> Hebrews 11-12 teaches us that we can be people who over time, grow into “exile” type faith, where even in a world where we don’t “fit in,” we are being shaped by God to be people of increasing love and grace.

]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2573 89 087a11050892317b75efae7d8c2bc951 no Laodecia // Dear Church Week 7 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2295 90 ff2286ca5b51a4bd493f65f7e6873530 no This Is Us // Lake Sawyer Church Treacy Walsh <p>There are certain stories with certain characters in scripture that, in a way, represent us and our spiritual <a href="http://journey.when/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">journey. When</a> we read the Bible or hear some of the stories - we like to see ourselves as some of the heroes of the Bible - Think of Moses parting the red sea and some of the epic moments… But here’s the deal… A whole lot of the Bible points to Jesus, and that’s the point of the Bible in general, to point us</p><p>to <a href="http://jesus.the/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jesus. The</a> Bible isn’t about us - but it is for us. So that we can find Jesus.</p> <p>There are certain stories with certain characters in scripture that, in a way, represent us and our spiritual <a href="http://journey.when/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">journey. When</a> we read the Bible or hear some of the stories - we like to see ourselves as some of the heroes of the Bible - Think of Moses parting the red sea and some of the epic moments… But here’s the deal… A whole lot of the Bible points to Jesus, and that’s the point of the Bible in general, to point us</p><p>to <a href="http://jesus.the/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jesus. The</a> Bible isn’t about us - but it is for us. So that we can find Jesus.</p> There are certain stories with certain characters in scripture that, in a way, represent us and our spiritual journey. When we read the Bible or hear some of the stories - we like to see ourselves as some of the heroes of the Bible - Think of Moses parting the red sea and some of the epic moments… But here’s the deal… A whole lot of the Bible points to Jesus, and that’s the point of the Bible in general, to point us

to Jesus. The Bible isn’t about us - but it is for us. So that we can find Jesus.

]]> Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1889 91 7c21e0d7f15056403447d009e75d9f75 no Philadelphia // Dear Church Week 6 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2201 92 81aac35b90e34a8c09d9fe6e75b00f5b no Sardis // Dear Church Week 5 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Journey with us over the next seven weeks as we delve into the letters to the seven churches of Revelation. These ancient messages resonate with timeless truths and provide powerful lessons that are relevant today.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p> <p>Journey with us over the next seven weeks as we delve into the letters to the seven churches of Revelation. These ancient messages resonate with timeless truths and provide powerful lessons that are relevant today.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p> Journey with us over the next seven weeks as we delve into the letters to the seven churches of Revelation. These ancient messages resonate with timeless truths and provide powerful lessons that are relevant today.


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]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2293 93 229f94a94c0f99a2c235f80d9f047c1b no Student Takeover // Lake Sawyer Church Treacy Walsh Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2225 94 4794c4308ce506e72c7185fcdb504b51 no Thyatira // Dear Church Week 4 // Lake Sawyer Church Treacy Walsh <p>Journey with us over the next seven weeks as we delve into the letters to the seven churches of Revelation. These ancient messages resonate with timeless truths and provide powerful lessons that are relevant today.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED: </p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a> </p><p>Facebook | / lakesawyerchurch </p><p>Instagram | / lakesawyerchurch</p> <p>Journey with us over the next seven weeks as we delve into the letters to the seven churches of Revelation. These ancient messages resonate with timeless truths and provide powerful lessons that are relevant today.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED: </p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a> </p><p>Facebook | / lakesawyerchurch </p><p>Instagram | / lakesawyerchurch</p> Journey with us over the next seven weeks as we delve into the letters to the seven churches of Revelation. These ancient messages resonate with timeless truths and provide powerful lessons that are relevant today.


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]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2100 95 929517f1fd0603da37604fb40f3848b2 no Pergamum // Dear Church Week 3 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Journey with us over the next seven weeks as we delve into the letters to the seven churches of Revelation. These ancient messages resonate with timeless truths and provide powerful lessons that are relevant today.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED: </p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a> </p><p>Facebook | / lakesawyerchurch </p><p>Instagram | / lakesawyerchurch</p> <p>Journey with us over the next seven weeks as we delve into the letters to the seven churches of Revelation. These ancient messages resonate with timeless truths and provide powerful lessons that are relevant today.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED: </p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a> </p><p>Facebook | / lakesawyerchurch </p><p>Instagram | / lakesawyerchurch</p> Journey with us over the next seven weeks as we delve into the letters to the seven churches of Revelation. These ancient messages resonate with timeless truths and provide powerful lessons that are relevant today.


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]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2712 96 7c7a65a38e0ca79459f1b8abf5b1c7bb no Smyrna // Dear Church Week 2 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli Sun, 21 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2279 97 e7e13609357bcda604e841d02758ee84 no Ephesus // Dear Church Week 1 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>Journey with us over the next seven weeks as we delve into the letters to the seven churches of Revelation. These ancient messages resonate with timeless truths and provide powerful lessons that are relevant today.</p> <p>Journey with us over the next seven weeks as we delve into the letters to the seven churches of Revelation. These ancient messages resonate with timeless truths and provide powerful lessons that are relevant today.</p> Journey with us over the next seven weeks as we delve into the letters to the seven churches of Revelation. These ancient messages resonate with timeless truths and provide powerful lessons that are relevant today.

]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2301 98 d1caee2a9631bea7ab0c9021a75c4059 no Bold Prayers // Warrior Week 4 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2099 99 4b529fc04949cfeb329b040af3250798 no Perseverance // Warrior Week 3 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1934 100 256947439c9874411ef05cb751aae432 no Be Prepared // Warrior Week 2 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2007 101 f7cd3b9b894f42bb90760571887cdc26 no Courage // Warrior Week 1 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>It's often said that a warrior is strong, unbeatable, and flawless. But the Bible shows us warriors in unlikely places and some who are strong in unexpected ways. They don't have all the answers but trust the One who does.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED: </p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a> </p><p>Facebook | https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch</a> </p><p>Instagram | https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p> <p>It's often said that a warrior is strong, unbeatable, and flawless. But the Bible shows us warriors in unlikely places and some who are strong in unexpected ways. They don't have all the answers but trust the One who does.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to receive our latest content!</p><p><br></p><p>STAY CONNECTED: </p><p>App | <a href="https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lakesawyerchurch.org/app</a> </p><p>Facebook | https://<a href="http://www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/lakesawyerchurch</a> </p><p>Instagram | https://<a href="http://www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lakesawyerchurch</a></p> It's often said that a warrior is strong, unbeatable, and flawless. But the Bible shows us warriors in unlikely places and some who are strong in unexpected ways. They don't have all the answers but trust the One who does.


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]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2069 102 ae96cb62e5086e699ec8c9ffefde2c73 no Follow your Heart // Things Jesus Never Said Week 4 // Lake Sawyer Church Treacy Walsh Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1923 103 43b5cf2ce0fe776dc3124757ccfbe8d2 no No Bad Days // Things Jesus Never Said Week 3 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>A lot of Christians have the perspective that following Jesus is going to make their life perfect, with no bad days or troubles ever. The truth is that Bad days are a proving ground for faith. It has been said, and I think it is so true. A faith that has been tested is a faith that can be trusted. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p> <p>A lot of Christians have the perspective that following Jesus is going to make their life perfect, with no bad days or troubles ever. The truth is that Bad days are a proving ground for faith. It has been said, and I think it is so true. A faith that has been tested is a faith that can be trusted. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p> A lot of Christians have the perspective that following Jesus is going to make their life perfect, with no bad days or troubles ever. The truth is that Bad days are a proving ground for faith. It has been said, and I think it is so true. A faith that has been tested is a faith that can be trusted.



]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2043 104 0bba67c71d516098fcbff4eabd54448f no Live Your Truth // Things Jesus Never Said Week 2 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli Sun, 26 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2235 105 f6b6caf7445ebbe11e2f5c14b157673e no I Deserve It // Things Jesus Never Said Week 1 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli Sun, 19 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2051 106 8409b323ce996f649f9d8a103fe6952a no Who Do You See? // Mother's Day // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli Sun, 12 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1920 107 40afc7129d9e217168a8aad7c92fa0c0 no David & Bathsheba // More Than A Children's Story // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli <p>God is for you, God is with you, he will not abandon you, he will stand by you even in your darkest times. He not there to wag is finger or say, “I told you so,” he there to set us free. </p> <p>God is for you, God is with you, he will not abandon you, he will stand by you even in your darkest times. He not there to wag is finger or say, “I told you so,” he there to set us free. </p> God is for you, God is with you, he will not abandon you, he will stand by you even in your darkest times. He not there to wag is finger or say, “I told you so,” he there to set us free. 

]]> Sun, 05 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2171 108 8bd89c8da2a40eb2c6082a90e313e568 no Jonah // More Than A Children's Story Week 4 // Lake Sawyer Church Treacy Walsh Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2203 109 10f148c30df78fa9e853f536a26a69a1 no Lion's Den // More Than A Children's Story Week 3 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2138 110 07b460046f3f2162913e72c4d9d78037 no The Red Sea // More Than A Children's Story Week 2 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2085 111 c67e7bfda99e5b670497f69cbb347133 no Noah's Ark // More Than A Children's Story Week 1 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli Sun, 07 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2303 112 c0736be3e367107576ea741fa3dc9436 no No Body // Easter with Lake Sawyer Mike Ferrulli Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1747 113 cd8311163d44cd4c996679c141621b1e no The Lord Needs Your Donkey // Send Me Week 3 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2098 114 7411f49b9f7c34c18c2810c6a9a5e10d no How Not to be Weird // Send Me Week 2 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2247 115 c1e5544bc217670729a7f32cb7f3955f no Helping People Find Jesus Mike Ferrulli Sun, 10 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2746 116 6e5104a94a4bacf3fc4ecef3efe21386 no Finding Peace // Miracles Week 3 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli Sun, 03 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2198 117 ec3506f087abd939c8281531f2e45ad2 no Miracles Require Movement // Miracles Week 2 // Lake Sawyer Church 1927 118 77d5d2641fe5e7a9dd645454f5aa2810 no It's Not Over Until Jesus Says It's Over // Miracles Week 1 // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli Sun, 18 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1797 119 1a2e15a4035e52b2c0c104a3a34bb711 no Super Sunday Showdown // Stand Alone Series // Lake Sawyer Church Mike Ferrulli Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1493 120 bee152ae724b452833ba9a280e61d9c7 no Healthy Marriage // Jumpstart Week 5 // Lake Sawyer Church Kyle Henderson Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1979 121 30e22fdb6e48fa5c9bbff2d3034d7d9d no Intentional Community // Jumpstart Week 4 Mike Ferrulli Sun, 28 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2928 122 f0dbfb0030a55c5f935d906ea01ce030 no Long Game Parenting // Jumpstart Week 3 Mike Ferrulli Sun, 21 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2241 123 053f214a2131a3d81839716d7454fc06 no Purposeful Work // Jumpstart Week 2 Mike Ferrulli Sun, 14 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2247 124 4bafa2ddff2020bc7dd4dd0bf9f6ce6c no Solid Foundation // Jumpstart Week 1 Mike Ferrulli Sun, 07 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2189 125 030d71ff48d849b31925e43def2519f3 no Q&A Sunday // 9AM Mike Ferrulli, Rachel Davis, Treacy Walsh Sun, 31 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3027 126 b29ebfb7cf1ee4dae495e4b621ffab2a no Q&A Sunday // 10:45AM Mike Ferrulli, Rachel Davis, Treacy Walsh Sun, 31 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3011 127 a5c2ce7b1c4ebd60830a93a2435120ef no Love in Waiting // In Waiting Week 4 Mike Ferrulli Sat, 23 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1810 128 06b1a97147eefc88b24d08753fa402f1 no Joy in Waiting // In Waiting Week 3 Treacy Walsh Sun, 17 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1937 129 644183ac7b2da6969b2b4f226f670b30 no Peace in Waiting // In Waiting Week 2 Mike Ferrulli Sun, 10 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2164 130 7a162dec63fa07907e1fb9c380a8a3ea no Hope in Waiting // In Waiting Week 1 Mike Ferrulli Sun, 03 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1928 131 919c0ecffc58dafe717d04681d8cec5a no David & Goliath // Standalone Message Treacy Walsh Sun, 26 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1942 132 03999cc8e6ad5894a445e2a450d5b79a no Influence Daily // Base Camp Vol. 2 Week 5 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2242 133 c23e72c8af2a9662f885c4398ee89b4e no Give Generously // Base Camp Vol. 2 Week 4 Sun, 12 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2281 134 a271509e440e18b44741f31208fe0a72 no Serve Selflessly // Base Camp Vol. 2 Week 3 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2300 135 cb525784df8f6122b4eabcde03814c61 no Connect Deeply // Base Camp Vol. 2 Week 2 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1923 136 c3e96a32316416a1c0e93b410f0cf979 no Gather Purposefully // Base Camp Vol. 2 Week 1 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2242 137 0c644681376356d7dfae283fd0c57162 no Part Four // God & Sexuality Week 4 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2150 138 ea7a007c704fca1bbfeb40de4b990a29 no Part Three // God & Sexuality Week 3 Sun, 08 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2187 139 fde4a7ff14cda1a6a3ebf42f6c63ce6c no Part Two // God & Sexuality Week 2 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2238 140 0e027e4c5aa1f73903d7208ddf430af3 no Part One // God & Sexuality Week 1 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2138 141 f43b4466d0e84af3022d515331c87244 no You 2.0 // Standalone Message Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1906 142 4ba2abad68f6b79d60015958e67442a8 no The Pursuit // Standalone Message Sun, 10 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2197 143 6917878e331a68b2856fb5675676eb34 no Bread of Life // Standalone Message Sun, 03 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1980 144 4be46688741b15704e3e5daf2406762d no Circles of Relationships // I, II, III John Week 8 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2449 145 048978151d28d9e39f1e60083080eaad no Dear Church // I, II, III John Week 7 Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2517 146 911c00c102cbc870c70f6ea397b143ea no Principle of Prayer // I, II, III John Week 6 Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2137 147 08a2fb1cb5d6b82d3baf33d1c41410a5 no Love & Commands // I, II, III John Week 5 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2119 148 c7c5c428fdc4cd93b6709f42a4a65606 no Identify Your Sources // I, II, III John Week 4 Sun, 30 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2008 149 3d56e491ccd71dfdbc7b30d805ea6a68 no The Call to Abide // I, II, III John Week 3 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1923 150 229e138de294bdc2e8467d5920dbb081 no Do Not Love The World // I, II, III John Week 2 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1998 151 9519f86da93f551184f76bdb670a6e95 no Light and Darkness // I, II, III John Week 1 Sun, 09 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2469 152 3136bb3dabaf8180e5cbdb904bdb5639 no Sharing Your Story // Standalone Message Sun, 02 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2258 153 437be5053a0d9aa13a3a3f9e3ec3ad59 no Self-Control // What the World Needs Now Week 7 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2096 154 6373180051467be77963a90770aac6dd no Gentleness // What the World Needs Now Week 6 Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2295 155 b6f37b66d2eede78afab78fd877e36d9 no Faithfulness // What the World Needs Now Week 5 Sun, 11 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2218 156 66208864f70954c6e306ca71f9753be8 no Kindness & Goodness // What the World Needs Now Week 4 Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2315 157 c0246388e1a48f1c32b7fd83470e7c63 no Patience // What the World Needs Now Week 3 Sun, 28 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2307 158 59c1502e1c67492b803d2787c66bfd23 no Peace // What the World Needs Now Week 2 Sun, 21 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2125 159 922444d1e1a98c9ba353cff0152765c2 no Love & Joy // What the World Needs Now Week 1 Sun, 14 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2243 160 7729a2b03cbefac7627834beb9ac624f no Why Does God Send People to Hell? // Asking for a Friend Week 4 Sun, 07 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2036 161 e0a8b22923acd16af16111a495464d47 no Does Doubt Mean I'm Losing My Faith? // Asking for a Friend Week 3 Sun, 30 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2233 162 4c4c0418c279d12413b5b84b0a27638b no Why Does God Allow Suffering? // Asking for a Friend Week 2 Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2036 163 a73ee3bde28650d0714e5e46d62eba12 no Is the Bible Trustworthy? // Asking for a Friend Week 1 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2364 164 dbd92640ac7c8123800eeb00e3f6d868 no New Life // Easter 2023 Sun, 09 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2087 165 9386f91eed0c6f6b313e86a59a57371a no Pride // Christian-ish Week 4 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2174 166 f806ba506fb56214d733cefe410cdb62 no Hypocrisy // Christian-ish Week 3 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2344 167 467b87b0552a3ba7fb506d3e829c29ce no Empty Worship // Christian-ish Week 2 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1845 168 431a481d7b4d2eda05eb8315cf58a0b4 no Indifference // Christian-ish Week 1 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2932 169 b54f51ee0ef18d5b3735703bb616ab84 no Babel and Unity // Standalone Message Sun, 05 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1923 170 285a10e2d0e10b10b9c9f1e68c157e9a no Raise 'em up, Send 'em out // Because I Said So Week 3 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2289 171 cec95643acdf95c026cfeda60a35de3e no Raising Life-Ready Kids // Because I Said So Week 2 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2054 172 c788bb8f947c3bfa21a98ca6ba00580a no Heart Alignment // Because I Said So Week 1 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2187 173 55b8f2db76450007e4e6659743b8b00a no Open-Handed Generosity // Base Camp Week 5 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2268 174 b4efe342f36475f5ec949baf695abaeb no Multiplying Influence // Base Camp Week 4 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2040 175 f9ea52e2d3a845a97af6b835ab5697ce no Uncommon Love // Base Camp Week 3 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2094 176 a36505b67547db50fe434b37ae19004a no Relationally Driven // Base Camp Week 2 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2278 177 27a8d6de3c6c163a0c5435b91c7ae169 no Jesus Centered // Base Camp Week 1 Sun, 08 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2192 178 fbaea7c08b0c69c2ad1e19082e17aede no