Truth Community Church

Life is filled with tests. We may not enjoy the test, but it does cause us to grow. The people of Israel experienced a miracle, but just three days later, they turned against God. God tested them to show that they needed to be healed. Bitterness had taken root. God revealed His Name as Healer and promised that if they obeyed Him, they would never suffer under the diseases that came upon the Egyptians because of their rebellion. Face the tests of life with confidence and know the Lord your Healer is with you!

Who/what is leading you through life? When you feel burnt out, what do you do to restore your soul? Every person has chosen a shepherd to lead, guide, and provide for them. But only the Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. As we read Psalm 23, we meet Jehovah Rohi: The Lord Our Shepherd. Discover all the blessings that God brings when He becomes the Shepherd of your life.

Have you ever faced a giant before? A giant-sized situation paralyzes you. It overwhelms and makes you think, “There is no way out.” The biggest problem with a giant-sized problem is it will challenge your identity. There is an important Name of God that we must know and call on when we are facing giants. When you feel tired and you want to give up, discover how God calls us to fight our battles.

God has declared that His Name is a strong tower, but have you ever wondered what His Name is? What sets apart the God of the Christian faith? When Moses asked God what His Name was, He responded with a beautiful answer that we need to understand. Discover how you can have a personal relationship with the God of the universe, and how that relationship changes everything.

One of the toughest prayers you can pray is to ask God to break your heart for what breaks His—but in this message, you’ll find out why it’s one of the most important prayers you can pray, too.

Ever wonder why you can’t seem to hear God’s voice? While He doesn’t always speak loudly, He always speaks clearly. In this weekend’s message, you’ll learn how to listen to what God has to say to you.

Are you ready to step boldly into the calling God has for you? You might not be—and that’s OK. In this weekend’s message, you’ll see how you can pray the bold prayers to prepare you for what God has planned for you.

Jesus told a story of a king who was compassionate and forgave a crazy amount of debt one of his servants owed. However, this servant was wicked in character and despite being shown compassion himself he did not demonstrate compassion towards others. Ultimately, the unforgiving servant was separated from the king forever. We can learn this truth that Jesus calls us to forgive without keeping count. When we understand the forgiveness we have been shown, it will be evident in our lives. 

Have you found yourself or others believing one way, but acting another way? In the parable of the sheep and goats, Jesus talks about the eternal impact our actions have while on earth and how our belief in the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross shapes the way we act. When we build a foundation on Christ, our natural response will be love.

“I’m done praying!” Have you ever said that? Or maybe, without saying it, you just stopped because praying felt pointless. Jesus told a story to His disciples to teach them to always pray and never give up. Discover four truths about God that enable us to “Pray continually” even when we want to “lose heart.”

Jesus told a story of a landowner who went out to hire workers to work in his vineyard. At the end of the day, the workers who worked just one hour were paid the same amount of money as the ones who worked from sunrise to evening. To which we would say, “That’s Not Fair!” But hidden in this parable is a powerful truth – God’s gift of grace is given to all people, regardless of merit or status. And that is very good news!

Greed is one of those things that none of us have, but we all know someone who does. That's why Jesus said, "Watch Out!" In his parable and his teaching, Jesus shows us how we can live with a less is more attitude by storing up treasures in heaven. Generosity is an essential value for people who are part of the Kingdom of God.

Jesus told a story of a king throwing a big party. His guests refused to come, so the king invited people who were overlooked to attend. Jesus shows us the gospel that declares everyone is invited, and everyone is given the ability to respond. As servants of the king, we have the privilege of telling everyone we know that they are invited to know God!

Contentment seems to be a dirty and offensive word in our culture. Nothing is telling us, “Just be content.” The tenth commandment instructs us not to covet. Coveting is not noticing. Coveting is not wanting. Coveting is idolatry. When we believe a person, place, or possession will fulfill us - we are coveting. It may seem like no big deal to covet, but it is sin. From a Roman prison, Paul writes that he has “learned the secret of being content.” We can learn the secret by preaching the gospel to ourselves, adopting an attitude of gratitude, and choosing to be radically generous.

We all know that words can hurt us way more than “sticks and stones” can. The ninth commandment reveals the immense importance that God places on our words. James writes that the tongue has the power to direct our lives, and the lives of others. The problem we encounter is that we both bless God and curse people with our tongue. When we are honest about our dishonesty and accept Jesus as our Savior, we hear God say, “You are my child whom I love.” That truth gives our tongue the potential for us to become true witnesses for our neighbors.

We live in a world where stealing is prevalent and the means to how somebody steals is vast. The heart of the eighth commandment, “you shall not steal” leads us to consider if we have a consumer mindset. When a man named Achan stole, the entire Israelite nation suffered. If you want to fight the attitude of stealing in your heart, activate your hands in service! We look to our Servant-King who served us, and now calls us to serve others

Culture repeatedly says that sex and marriage don’t matter too much. The Biblical view is often seen as repressive and oppressive. When we discover why God created sex and marriage, we see a beautiful picture of the gospel. The seventh commandment was given to protect the sanctity of marriage. Only through the mercy of God and the salvation that is found in Jesus can we keep God’s command and experience the best sex of our lives.

We all know murder is a terrible thing. There’s good reason God gives the sixth commandment, “You shall not murder.” All life matters to God. Every person is created in His image and loved by Him! But there’s also more to this commandment. Jesus elevates this command by showing us how hurtful anger is just as severe as murder because it has the power to kill relationships. Because Jesus restored our relationship with God, we now have a choice – to hurt or to restore others. We can’t do it by trying harder – we need a new heart! The Gospel restores us so that we can restore others!

Every parent/child relationship is unique. How do we honor our parents when they fail us? For some, the thought of honoring their parents seems wrong because of neglect and abuse. God’s command becomes possible when we look to Him for strength and help. We are free to honor our parents in the Lord because God is our Father! 

Do you ever feel like there isn’t enough time to accomplish everything in your week? The fourth commandment calls us to cease our work. The Sabbath is a reminder, a gift, and a sign. We can keep the Sabbath holy today by choosing to rest and worship one day a week. The best way to “make more time” is to slow down and keep God’s command to trust Him.