Sugar Creek Baptist Church Audio Podcast

The Carols of Christmas: Experiencing the Stories Behind the Songs. Part 1 - Mary, Did You Know? (Luke 2:30-38) Prepare for a heartwarming and enlightening journey this December as we go deeper into the rich history and profound meaning of four cherished Christmas carols. In “The Carols of Christmas: Experiencing the Stories Behind the Songs,” we will unravel the captivating narratives behind these timeless hymns, exploring their significance and the spiritual stories they tell.

Worship Is... Part 3 – Giving Ourselves Away (Isaiah 6:1-8) Look at any culture of any generation as far back as human civilization has existed, and you will find worship. It is as though the need to worship was built into the human DNA. From the beginning mankind knew God existed. Adam walked with God. Overtime, WHO God is got confused but THAT He is has always been a part of humanity. Worship is a part of understanding God, engaging with Him and expressing our love and commitment to Him. Worship is a way of giving back to the One who gave us life. In our series we will explore the Biblical way of worship; how to better prepare to encounter God and how to express our worship through making Him known.

Worship Is... Part 2 – Being Prepared (2 Chronicles 29:1-11) Look at any culture of any generation as far back as human civilization has existed, and you will find worship. It is as though the need to worship was built into the human DNA. From the beginning mankind knew God existed. Adam walked with God. Overtime, WHO God is got confused but THAT He is has always been a part of humanity. Worship is a part of understanding God, engaging with Him and expressing our love and commitment to Him. Worship is a way of giving back to the One who gave us life. In our series we will explore the Biblical way of worship; how to better prepare to encounter God and how to express our worship through making Him known.

Worship Is... Part 1 – Surrender (Ephesians 5:18-21) Look at any culture of any generation as far back as human civilization has existed, and you will find worship. It is as though the need to worship was built into the human DNA. From the beginning mankind knew God existed. Adam walked with God. Overtime, WHO God is got confused but THAT He is has always been a part of humanity. Worship is a part of understanding God, engaging with Him and expressing our love and commitment to Him. Worship is a way of giving back to the One who gave us life. In our series we will explore the Biblical way of worship; how to better prepare to encounter God and how to express our worship through making Him known.

Healing Broken Relationships. Part 4 – Learning To Be More Selfless (Ephesians 5:3-8) We all rely on others, as it's how God made us. But sometimes these relationships can be challenging, and the feeling may be mutual. In this 4-part series, we'll explore how to mend friendships when they break. We'll discuss improving our communication and reactions for better relationships, understanding why relationships break and how to restore them, ultimately fostering love and selflessness in our lives.

Healing Broken Relationships. Part 3 – Learning How To Love Better (Ephesians 4:32-5:2) We all rely on others, as it's how God made us. But sometimes these relationships can be challenging, and the feeling may be mutual. In this 4-part series, we'll explore how to mend friendships when they break. We'll discuss improving our communication and reactions for better relationships, understanding why relationships break and how to restore them, ultimately fostering love and selflessness in our lives.

Healing Broken Relationships. Part 2 – To Bitterness and Back (Ephesians 4:30-32) (Ephesians 4:25-30) We all rely on others, as it's how God made us. But sometimes these relationships can be challenging, and the feeling may be mutual. In this 4-part series, we'll explore how to mend friendships when they break. We'll discuss improving our communication and reactions for better relationships, understanding why relationships break and how to restore them, ultimately fostering love and selflessness in our lives.

Healing Broken Relationships. Part 1 – Practical Help In Getting Along With Others. (Ephesians 4:25-30) We all rely on others, as it's how God made us. But sometimes these relationships can be challenging, and the feeling may be mutual. In this 4-part series, we'll explore how to mend friendships when they break. We'll discuss improving our communication and reactions for better relationships, understanding why relationships break and how to restore them, ultimately fostering love and selflessness in our lives.

Trust Issues: Trusting God in Real Life. Part 6 – What Mature Faith Looks Like (Hebrews 11:32-40) Join us for an engaging sermon inspired by Hebrews 11. We’ll tackle the challenge of doubt head-on and explore practical ways to overcome it. Dive into the ageless wisdom of the Bible and learn how to boost your faith, even when life gets uncertain. Don’t miss out on this chance to strengthen your spiritual core and rediscover hope on your faith journey.

Trust Issues: Trusting God in Real Life. Part 5 - Standing Alone With Faith (Genesis 6) Standing alone with our faith can be difficult. This Sunday we will look at the life of Noah. Noah’s faith was unwavering and exceptional. In a world engulfed in wickedness, he found favor with God. When instructed to build an ark for an impending flood, he followed God’s guidance, enduring mockery, and ridicule from others. His faith in God’s promise sustained him throughout the long and challenging process of constructing the ark. Noah’s story underscores the power of faith, obedience, and trust in divine providence, ultimately leading to the salvation of his family and Earth’s creatures.

Trust Issues: Trusting God in Real Life. Part 4 - Dealing With Doubt (Mark 9:17-27) Standing alone with our faith can be difficult. We will look at the life of Noah. Noah’s faith was unwavering and exceptional. In a world engulfed in wickedness, he found favor with God. When instructed to build an ark for an impending flood, he followed God’s guidance, enduring mockery, and ridicule from others. His faith in God’s promise sustained him throughout the long and challenging process of constructing the ark. Noah’s story underscores the power of faith, obedience, and trust in divine providence, ultimately leading to the salvation of his family and Earth’s creatures.

Trust Issues: Trusting God in Real Life. Part 2 – What Faith Is And How To Get It (Hebrews 11:1-6; Selected Scriptures) Biblical trust is not presumption; it is not walking on thin ice, going out on a limb or doing something crazy.  Trust is not wishful thinking, or even positive thinking. Trust is believing in a promise God has made to me. When I believe in a promise God has made and I act on it, my trust guarantees that I will get it.

Trust Issues: Trusting God in Real Life. Part 1 - The Foundation of Trust - GOD (Hebrews 11:3)Biblical trust is not presumption; it is not walking on thin ice, going out on a limb or doing something crazy.  Trust is not wishful thinking, or even positive thinking. Trust is believing in a promise God has made to me. When I believe in a promise God has made and I act on it, my trust guarantees that I will get it.

Love, Lead, and Life Change. Part 4 – Bing a Church that Gives Back to God (I Corinthians 16:1-2) God had a dream God had a dream when He gave birth to Sugar Creek 48 years ago. He wanted to make the greatest impact in the lives of people regionally and around the world using us at Sugar Creek to do so. He gave us a purpose to love and lead all people to life change in Christ. We quote that powerful purpose statement every Sunday. But what does that mean and what does God expect from us as we live out that call? We are exploring God’s dream for us and the power that drives this church in our short series: Love, Lead and Life-Change.

Love, Lead, and Life Change. Part 3 – Being a Church That Cares (Various Scriptures) God had a dream God had a dream when He gave birth to Sugar Creek 48 years ago. He wanted to make the greatest impact in the lives of people regionally and around the world using us at Sugar Creek to do so. He gave us a purpose to love and lead all people to life change in Christ. We quote that powerful purpose statement every Sunday. But what does that mean and what does God expect from us as we live out that call? We are exploring God’s dream for us and the power that drives this church in our short series: Love, Lead and Life-Change.

Love, Lead, and Life Change. Part 2 – Being a Church That Is Loving People to Christ (Luke 5:17-20) God had a dream God had a dream when He gave birth to Sugar Creek 48 years ago. He wanted to make the greatest impact in the lives of people regionally and around the world using us at Sugar Creek to do so. He gave us a purpose to love and lead all people to life change in Christ. We quote that powerful purpose statement every Sunday. But what does that mean and what does God expect from us as we live out that call? We are exploring God’s dream for us and the power that drives this church in our short series: Love, Lead and Life-Change.

Love, Lead, and Life Change. Part 1 – Being A Church That Knows Why We Are Here (Acts 1) God had a dream when He gave birth to Sugar Creek 48 years ago. He wanted to make the greatest impact in the lives of people regionally and around the world using us at Sugar Creek to do so. He gave us a purpose to love and lead all people to life change in Christ. We quote that powerful purpose statement every Sunday. But what does that mean and what does God expect from us as we live out that call? We are exploring God’s dream for us and the power that drives this church in our short series: Love, Lead and Life-Change.

Power Living. Part 5 – The Power Of Pardoning Others (Ephesians 4:31-32) We were intended to live powerful lives. 2 Timothy 1:7 says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of self-control.” We were never supposed to live lives of doubt, fear or weakness. God intended us to live powerful and productive lives.

Power Living. Part 4 – The Power of Obedience. We were intended to live powerful lives. 2 Timothy 1:7 says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of self-control.” We were never supposed to live lives of doubt, fear or weakness. God intended us to live powerful and productive lives.

Power Living. Part 3 – The Power of Control (Ephesians 5:18-21) All of us want more control over our life. To be the master of our destiny. That’s why we do everything in our power to forge our dreams. But in a world that strives for more control, we see more people lose it – including ourselves. No wonder stress, worry, and anxiety only continue to increase. But what if we’ve been going about this the wrong way? What if struggling for more control is a losing battle, and there is a better way? In this message, we will look at the biblical principle of control and how you can make the best decision for your life. Don’t miss it!