Murphy Church Sunday Messages

Forgiveness: we all need it, and yet it can be a very difficult thing to extend to others. Especially, when you or people that you love have been hurt. Yet, the ability to forgive and move forward is critical to finding peace. Join us this Sunday as Lash discusses what forgiveness is and is not and why we can extend forgiveness to others in a sermon entitled The What’s and Why’s of Forgiveness.

We’ve all had the conversation: someone you know is struggling and they need your help. How do you help people overcome the mistakes of their past and move forward to enjoy the life God has given? In Galatians 6:1-10, the Scriptures teach us four things that each of us can do to help ourselves and others break free from the mistakes of yesterday and find the peace of God today.

In every conflict there is opportunity. If you choose to see through the lenses of faith, hope, and love, you can find opportunity in any situation. The difference between a joyful heart and a troubled heart often comes down to vision. Joyful people see opportunity when others see despair. Scripture: Matthew 5:9, I Corinthians 10:31-11:1

If you want peace in your life, it’s not going to be found in selfish decisions of the hear; those are the decisions of conflict. If you want peace in your life, it will be found by surrendering your life to the one who laid down his life for you. Peace will be found when you draw near to God and the Spirit of God draws near to you. The peace of God is not the absence of storms, but it is the calm that is found from God’s presence within the storms. Passage: Matthew 5:9, Gal 6:7-10

In James 4:1-10 the Bible asks a very pointed questions, “What is the cause of wars and fights among you?” The Scriptures teach us that ultimately conflict begins in the heart. But, God offers us real answers for overcoming conflict and finding peace. Join us this Sunday as we continue our series Finding Peace with a sermon entitled “The Heart of the Matter.”

In our society it’s easy to get so busy doing what you do that you forget who you are. One day Jesus took his followers up a mountain. As they enjoyed the beautiful view, fresh air, and calm meadows. Jesus reminded them that "the peacemakers are blessed for they will be called sons of God (Matt 5:9).” Join us as we begin a new series entitled Finding Peace with Part 1: Becoming a Peacemaker. Texts: Matthew 5:9; Romans 8:14-17, 35-39

If you lose this, life loses its joy; you become numb, cynical and skeptical; you find it hard to love, hard to trust, hard to laugh. If you lose this, you lose interest; you quit caring; you quit trying. You’re alive but your not living; you’re here but you’re not present. Join us as Lash speaks on “The One Thing You Never Want to Lose.” As you prepare your hearts for worship spend a few minutes reading Romans chapter 5. Remember to Come Early—Worship Loudly—Be Friendly. From Romans 5:1-5.

Join us as Vincet Smith, Executive Director of the Collin Baptist Association brings a message about sharing the Gospel as God is bringing the nations to us, focusing on Acts 17:26-27.

Join us as Brent Sorrels, Director of Pan Asian Outreach, brings a message titled A Plan for Disciplining the Nations based out of Acts 18:24-28.

Join us as Vinod John brings a message about Sharing Christ with the Nations.

It usually starts small and then something happens. Before you know it, what started as a small isolated event reacts into a “Zoom Out” where the action moves outward so quickly that eventually what once was small becomes large. The resurrection of Jesus Christ prompted the largest “Zoom Out” the world has even seen. What began as an isolated event soon brought hope to millions transcending time, geography, and culture. Join us for worship and remember to come early—worship loudly—be friendly.

He is Risen! Nothing is more central to the Christian faith than the facts that Jesus died on the cross for your sins and rose again. Because of this all who believe in Him do not perish but have eternal life. Thank you for celebrating Easter with us today. This morning we will be looking at Luke 24:14-32 in a messages entitled "Unconfused." Texts: Luke 24:14-32, John 18:36-37

The Son of God was right there and yet many missed him because he was not the Messiah they had imagined. When you are stuck in your imaginary image of what God should be and do you miss what He’s really doing and who He really is. The reality of God is where joy is found. Looking at John 12:12-19

One day. . . It's a favorite saying for many of us. "One day life will be better; one day I'll understand; one day I'll change." But what if, one day is today? What if the key to one day is knowing "the One?" Join us Sunday as we look at how God changed one woman's life when she had her "One Day" from John 4:1-26).

The first sin had a devastating, domino-like, effect on both humanity and the world in which we live. Suddenly the goodness of creation was stained by evil. But God made a choice, to intervene into the scene so that we might be redeemed. The Old Testament revolves around a series of promises that God made to His people, and these promises ultimately lead us to the Christ: Jesus.

The opening line of Scripture reads, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Christians believe that you and the world that you live are not an accident, instead you were created for a purpose. Like most things in life, until you are able to see the big picture, you usually struggle with success. God’s creativity is not accidental, understanding its “why’s” brings life into focus.

Do you understand the Big Picture of Scripture? Because the Bible is such a large book it’s easy to attend church and Bible studies for many years and never really connect the major events of Scripture. Yet the unity of the Bible is one of the strongest arguments for the holiness of the Bible. Join us as we begin our Easter series “The BIG Picture”; we will also be serving the Lord’s Supper in all 3 worship services.

Our passage this week is Romans 12:16-21 which may be the most practical section in all of Scripture about how to handle yourself in a culture of disagreement. Join us as we conclude the Live It series with a sermon entitled Agreeable Disagreements in which Lash points out 10 godly reactions and attitudes that followers of Christ are to embrace in our relationships with others.

There will always be moments of happiness and sadness, BUT in both happiness and sadness it is possible to have joy. Joy is found: In a faith that God is real and He is in control of my life In a hope that suffering is temporary and heaven is eternal In a love that remains when I rejoice and when I weep. So the Scriptures tell us in Romans 12:15 "Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.” Join us as we continue our series Live It with a message entitled “In Good Times and Bad.”

"Share with the saints in their needs; pursue hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse (Romans 12:13-14).” Join us as we continue the Live It series with a sermon entitled Hospitality and Hostility.