Messages by Ryan Lenerz (Page 3)
Be Positive
Pastor Ryan looks at how easy it is to be negative with all that is happening in the world, but through gratitude and encouragement, we can be positive. Positive People Here’s something many of you didn’t know about me, up until the early part of this week, I was Covid Positive. For those of you attending this service online, you’re probably glad you are! Don’t worry, I made it through – and I’m back to 100%. But today we’re taking…
Unpause Celebration
Pastors Brent and Ryan talk about the importance of celebration and how even in difficult circumstances we can find reasons to celebrate. Discussion Questions How might the world’s opinion of Christians be different if Christians were better known for genuine celebration? If you haven’t already, take a moment to really reflect on what God has done in your life in 2020 and give him thanks for it all. What can you do in your daily / weekly habits to be…
The Unseen War
Pastor Ryan looks at the unseen war that rages around us and how followers of Jesus need to make sure they are fighting the right battle. Hint: It’s NOT the “other “political party, coworkers, or neighbors. Never Have I Ever – Halloween Edition Judging by the weather outside, it sure feels like fall has finally arrived. And with it, Halloween is now right around the corner. Unfortunately, we all know halloween may be a bit different this year. What I’m…
Listening to God
Pastors Brent and Ryan discuss how God has spoken to his people in the past and how part of unpausing our lives today is learning to listen to God as he speaks to us today. Discussion Questions Take a moment to reflect on what it means that the God of the universe wants to speak to you. What has been your biggest barrier to hearing God speak to you? What action can you take to be prepared to hear God…
God Is Always At Work
Pastor Ryan looks at John 14 and how God was and is still at work all around us in our world today. Discussion Questions Why do you think it is so hard for people to see the work of God in life? Where have you see God at work in your life since this pandemic began? What action can you take this week to join where you see God moving in your life or around you?
The Importance of Friends
Pastors Brent and Ryan discuss how church can be friendly but still leave people friendless and how we can be a friend and what to look for in a friend.
What the World Needs is Perseverance
Pastor Ryan address how the pandemic has effected the mental, emotional, and spiritual condition of everyone and the importance of persevering during this time.
What the World Needs Now is Mercy
Pastor Ryan looks at Luke 6 and how Jesus desires those who follow him to show mercy to those around.
What the World Needs Now is Truth
Pastor Ryan takes a look at how truth has become relative, but that objective truth is difficult to find when we are all looking through our own lenses but can still be found in Jesus.
What the World Needs Now is Lament
Pastors Brent Clark, Ryan Lenerz, and Amy Becker look at how Christianity needs to stop looking for easy answers that don’t exist to the pain and suffering in the world and learn to lament as many in the Bible did, including Jesus.
When the World Needs Now is Peacemakers
Pastors Brent and Ryan discuss the conflict happening in the world regarding masks, politics, and COVID-19 and look at how the world needs men and women who work to bring about peace.
What the World Needs Now is Courage
Pastor Ryan Lenerz looks at how Jesus calls his followers to be courageous but how that may not look like we see “courage” demonstrated today.