Murphy Church Sunday Messages

Each year, at Christmas, Murphy Church joins with 40,000 other churches in raising funds to support missionaries around the world. Each week, through church plants, bible studies, acts of kindness and strategic partnerships, Murphy Church is actively involved in extending the gospel into our community. The question arises as to why? Why do we give money, energy, time, and faithful prayer to the mission work. Join us this Sunday as Lash explains the what’s and why’s of mission ministry in a sermon entitled For This Reason from Ephesians 3:1-13.

There are no perfect people in a church. We come together with different stories, perspectives, gifts, and hopes. Some of us cannot remember a life without church, while others feel like strangers in a new land called church. We are an in imperfect family who is made perfect by the One who unites as one. On Christ, the household that is the church stands and extends so that the love that Christ began in our hearts pours out to all the world. Join us as we study Ephesians 2:11-22 in a sermon entitled “The Imperfect Perfect Family.”

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? Most are thankful for our families, friends, health, and the blessings that we enjoy. For Christians, the depths of gratitude are experienced in the gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 2, "But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love that He had for us, made us alive with the Messiah even though we were dead in trespasses. You are saved by grace.” Join us this Sunday for a special Thanksgiving sermon entitled The Depths of Gratitude.

In the tomb, God demonstrated His power when he restored life to the broken, lifeless body of His son. In the church, Jesus demonstrates his power when he heals our brokenness and brings life to our lifeless soul. The Bible says Christ is the “head over everything for the church, which is His body, the fullness of the One who fills all things in every way.” Join us this Sunday, as Lash preaches on “Brokenness Restored” from Ephesians 1:20-23. Before worship spend a few moments reading Ephesians 1 and preparing you heart for the taking of the Lord’s Supper.

When you understand what it means to be “in Christ,” it creates a perspective shift: each day becomes a gift, an opportunity, a compulsion to live for the praise of God's glory. Sometimes we miss out on all the good stuff that God is doing, because we look a life from the earth up rather than from heaven down. Join us as Lash preaches from Ephesians 1:15-19 in a message entitled “Perspective Shift.” Invite a friend a great day of worship and fun awaits this Sunday.

The full inheritance of the heavenly kingdom awaits those who are “in Christ.” It is in Christ, that believers find redemption, forgiveness, wisdom, and understanding. It is in Christ, that God declares us holy and blameless and welcomes us into his family. Join us as Lash begins a new series on the book of Ephesians with a sermon entitled “Beyond the Waterfall" from Ephesians 1:1-12.

The fact that you can know God personally is one of the defining characteristics of Christianity. We believe that God is more than the force of the universe. God is more than our collective life-force. God did not hide from the world that he created. We believe that God has personally revealed Himself, because He desires for us to know Him and to love Him. Join us this week as we conclude our Explore God series with question 7: Can I know God Personally?

This week we continue our Explore God series with Question 6: Is the Bible Reliable? The Bible has had massive impact on millions of people over thousands of years. It has impacted virtually every area of society and is easily the top selling book of all time. As Christians we believe the Bible to be the inspired word of God, guiding us in what we believe about God and how we live out our beliefs. Join us as Lash preaches on this subject. I Peter, 3:15, 2 Timothy 3:14-16, I Peter 1:22-25

Join us as we welcome Pastor George R. Tynes of Truth Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA.

Is Jesus really God? It’s an important question to answer, because Christianity rises and falls on who Jesus is and what He has done for us. Jesus is unique in that he didn’t just call us to obey His teachings; he called us to believe in Him as savior and God. Join us as we continue our series Explore God. John 1:1-3 John 8:48-59 John 14:6-11 Colossians 1:15-18

In efforts to promote a diverse, peaceful, loving society, many have dismissed Christianity as too narrow, while embracing all faiths as diverse paths leading towards the same ideas (religious pluralism). When Jesus spoke, he often talked about truth: John 1:17, 5:24, 8:31-32, 18:28-38. He said things like “I am the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6).” Jesus taught us that we do not have to guess about who God is and how we can know Him, but that we can now the truth and live in the radical freedom of God’s grace. Join us as we continue our Explore God series and seek biblical answers to the question of Is Christianity too Narrow? Scriptures: John 1:17, 5:24, 8:31-32, 18:28-38, John 14:6

Join Paul Pakebusch, our Discipleship Minister, as he looks at the topic of "Why does God allow pain and suffering?" as part of the Explore God series.

Join John Fletcher, our Student and Media Minister, as he explores the question, "Why does God allow pain and suffering?' as part of the Explore God series.

Is there a God? How you answer that question shapes how you understand the world. God’s existence is a vital question! This week we continue our series Explore God as we seek the Bible’s answers to frequently asked questions about God. As we explore together, we pray that you discover that not only is there a God, but that God loves you and has made Himself known to you, so that you may also know Him. Scriptures: Romans 1:18-19, Romans 1:28-32, Romans 1:16-17

Join our Children's Minister, Chris "Tiny" Seely as he looks at the question, "Why does God allow pain and suffering?" during our 11:00 AM worship service.

Does life have a purpose? Most of us do not spend a lot of time thinking about our purpose, at least on a cosmic scale. But the times we do can be pretty troubling, especially if we suspect that there is no purpose. This week we begin a new series of messages entitled Explore God (exploregod.com). In this series, we are joining with many other churches throughout the metroplex asking tough questions and seeking biblical answers. Join us this Sunday as we look at what the Bible says about life’s purpose. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:13, 2:1-3, 2:4-9, 4:1, 1:2, 2:17—Psalm 139:14-16, John 3:16, 15:13, Romans 12:1, Ecclesiastes 12:13

When it comes to your money, do you have a grip on it or does it have a grip on you? When money gets you in a headlock, it has the potential to destroy your marriage and your life. In Luke 16:1-15, Jesus tells an entertaining story about a shrewd and dishonest money manager which leads to practical instruction for each of us on how to handle the dollars we have. Join us as we continue our series His Stories with a sermon entitled Getting a Grip on Money.

Great stories of faith grow in climates of darkness. The news of our times is full of murder, violence, deception, and injustice; our world is full of darkness. But take courage, because there has never been greater opportunity to advance the gospel and see radical commitment to Christ than today. This week we will look at the “Parables of the Seeds" in Mark 4:26-32 and Luke 17:6 as Lash discusses The Opportunity of Your Lifetime.

It’s amazing how much of life hinges on little decisions driven by character. Our lives become the sum of decisions we make, and the decisions we make are the canvas of wisdom’s art or the fool’s folly. In Matthew 7:24-29, Jesus tells the story of two men whose lives looked very similar until the storm blew in and the foundations were exposed, and, then, their fates couldn’t have been more different. Join us as we continue our series His-Stories with a sermon entitled Foundations.

A hurting parent, a wayward child, a kid who has always tried to the right thing. These are the characters of what is perhaps Jesus’ most beloved parable: The Prodigal Son. Join us as we journey through this story of envy, hurt, and grace. In preparation for worship, spend a few moments reading from Luke 15:11-32 and remember to Come Early—Worship Loudly—Be Friendly.