June 7, 2026

Series: Chiseled: Built by Jesus...

Series Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."

Sermon: Chiseled by Correction

INTRODUCTION: God's correction is a blessing that leads to abundant life.

"Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid."

‭‭ -Proverbs‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬

"Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise. Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding."

-‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭15‬:‭31‬-‭32‬ ‭NIV‬‬

"Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses."

- Proverbs‬ ‭27‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Scripture Text: Matthew 16:22-23.

"Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. "Never, Lord!" he said. "This shall never happen to you!" Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.""

Movements start with movement...

1. Peter gets revelation, but still lacks maturity. (Peter Gets It)

Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God."

-Matthew 16:16

1. Jesus corrects Peter's thinking. (Peter Missed It)

Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.""

Matthew 16:23

1. Peter wants Jesus without the cross.

"Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me."

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CONCLUSION: If we want to move higher with Jesus, we must learn to recieve correction. --Matthew 17:1

May 31, 2026

Series: Chiseled: Built by Jesus...

Series Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

‭‭Sermon: Chiseled by the Call

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

INTRODUCTION: Don't despise the day of small beginnings. (Zacheriah 4:10)

“As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.”

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Quote: “When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.”

-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship

Movements start with movement...

• Jesus meets Peter in ordinary work.
• Jesus speaks authority into Peter’s life.
• Peter leaves something behind to receive something higher.
• The first step in being built is surrender.

CONCLUSION: What do you need to leave behind to answer the call of Jesus?

May 24, 2026

Series: Overload

Resilient Routines

“Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”
- ‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬-‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬

It’s impossible to be spiritual without Godly rituals that we routinely practice.

Practical Steps:

1. Practice Fellowship

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
- ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10‬:‭23‬-‭25‬ ‭NIV

2. Practice the Presence of God

“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
- ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭16‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬

3. Practice Generosity

“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”
- ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

As we face the overload of life, let’s remember: by recognizing our reality, reframing our thoughts, and establishing resilient routines, we can find peace and strength through God’s grace.