Dear Moody Church Family, “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews … [Read More…] April 2023 Stewardship Letter
For the last couple weeks, my good friend Eric Arnell and I have been working on a little project. We thought it would be good to compile a set of Bible verses that correspond with each of the three deep soul needs around which we build our identities. How does the Bible remind us … [Read More…] April 2, 2023
In this sermon, we look at the 9th and final identity trap: Solomon aimed for satisfaction through possessions. King Solomon was one of three great kings who ruled over Israel. King Solomon’s story is a fascinating and cautionary tale. The story begins fairly well and things seem to be going so great, but then … [Read More…] Solomon’s Trap—Seeking Satisfaction Through Possessions
In this sermon, we look at Naomi’s identity trap: looking for satisfaction through power. We meet Naomi in the Old Testament book of Ruth. Ruth is Naomi’s daughter-in-law. Usually, when we study this book, we’re focused in on the beautiful love story that takes place between Ruth and Boaz. And Naomi is sort of … [Read More…] Naomi—Seeking Satisfaction Through Power
In this sermon, we turn the corner to our desire for satisfaction and how that too so often leads us into the trap of looking to people, power, or possessions instead of the ultimate satisfaction that is ours in Jesus. Our story is taking from John 4, where a find a pivotal conversation between … [Read More…] Samaritan’s Trap—Seeking Satisfaction Through People
Dear Moody Church Family Member, In the Great Commission, recorded in Matthew 28, Jesus commanded the Church to spread the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Today, our Global Outreach Ministry financially supports 57 active and retired missionaries (singles and families) in dozens of countries across the globe. We also support eight Hope … [Read More…] March 2023 Stewardship Letter
In this sermon, we explore Naaman’s security trap—seeking security through possessions. As we follow along in 2 Kings 5, we’ll discover a new and better identity as a child of God. 1) Naaman’s Hardship Naaman’s story is somewhere in the middle 60 years of Elisha’s ministry. Naaman means “gracious.” He is the commander … [Read More…] Naaman—Seeking Security Through Possessions
