Sugar Creek Baptist Church Audio Podcast

Authentic Christianity. Part 5 – Shut My Mouth! (James 3:1-12) How many times have you said that to yourself just a few seconds too late? Is it even possible to tame your tongue? The Bible says it is. So how?

Authentic Christianity. Part 4 – Making Right Decisions (James 3:13-18) Making right decisions is by far the most difficult thing we ever learn to do. We count on experience to teach us how to improve our decision making. But, James 3:13-18 reminds us that sometimes experience teaches us the wrong things, instead of the best. Right decisions are made when we apply the Truth of the Bible to our decision making. Pastor Mark will be helping us to see how to do that.

Mothers Who Move the Heart of God (John 2:1-12) Life has so many expectations of who we are to be as individuals and even who we are to be as moms. But what do you do when life doesn’t go as planned and what you need has ran out? On this Mother’s Day, we will be looking at a particular crisis and the response of a mom that moved the heart of God.

Authentic Christianity. Part 3 – Real Christianity Does More Than Talk. Is your Christianity real or just cultural? Is it life changing or have you just learned the right words to say? There is an alive faith that can get you to heaven and keep your growing deep and closer to God. What is the evidence for a real relationship with God?

Authentic Christianity. Part 2 – Are You Prejudice? (James 2:1-13) We hear a lot about the subject of prejudice these days, don’t we? Usually, the word relates to ethnicity but there are other ways to express a judgmental spirit. The Book of James takes this subject on says it is not an expression of Authentic Christianity.

Authentic Christianity. Part 1 – Real or Fake? (James 1:26-27) The world doesn’t have an absence of religion. It just has too little of the real heart of God. What really matters to God? The answer might surprise you.

EASTER: What Does the Resurrection Prove?? (Ephesians 1:20)

When Jesus Came to Town (Matthew 21:1-11) Lead Pastor Mark Hartman talks on the arrival of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday using the acronym PALM..

Thriving In A Hostile World; Part 7 – Which News Are You Listening To? (James 1:21-25) Our Bible is big and sometimes hard to grasp. Your Bible will breathe life into your story if you learn how to make the most of it. This message helps us all learn how to get more from our Bible. This could be a life changer.

Thriving In A Hostile World; Part 6 – Mad About You! (James 1:19-20) Is your family getting a little bit of cabin fever? How’s the temperature at your home? Everyone gets angry from time to time, but not all anger is negative. It can go wrong when we are not in control of it. In this message we will dig deep into what causes our anger to cross the line and how to take back control.

Thriving In A Hostile World; Part 5 – Attitude is Everything (James 1:16-18) You have heard this statement, “Attitude is everything,” all your life. Probably because it’s true. Jesus said that the ‘truth will set you free.” Attitude is all about being set free from hurtful surroundings, realizing what is true about God’’s Word and His control in our lives. We all need a healthy dose of “attitude correction” from time to time.

Thriving In A Hostile World; Part 4 – Letting My Money Change Me For Good (James 1:9-11) God uses money; both the lack of it and its surplus to improve our lives. Learning how to manage both extremes will challenge our character and allow us to deepen our walk with God. Come explore what God is doing with you through your money.

Thriving In A Hostile World; Part 3 – How To Overcome Your Tempting Times (James 1:12-16) We all struggle with tempting moments every day. What is Satan’s strategy and how do we rise above tempting times? You can win more often if you better understand what is going on. That is the goal of this message's verses in James.

Thriving In A Hostile World; Part 2 – How To Make Better Decisions(James 1:5-8) The greatest challenge of life is making decisions. Some contend we are just a collection of the decisions we make. The greater our wisdom the higher we soar. So, gaining wisdom is the most important thing we can do. Learn what the Bible says about making better decisions.

Thriving In A Hostile World; Part 1 – How To React When Life Hurts (James 1:1-4) Life can hurt. Many things we encounter are not all that fun but they are all a part of God’s plan to mature us. Problems not only reveal our character, they grow it. Problems can even grow our joy.

After the Honeymoon. Part 4 – Love and Respect (Ephesians 5:33) It is evident that God created men and women different from one another. By God’s design, men and women are wired uniquely both emotionally and physically. These differences can be met with understanding or they can be met with conflict. Fortunately, God has identified for us the parameters by which our differences can actually bring us closer not further. And when these parameters are applied, couples experience far better communication, understanding and appreciation for one another. Join us for this last segment as we unpack the two keys that are critical to a lasting, more fulfilling marriage.

After the Honeymoon. Part 3 – Why Marriages Fall Apart (Selected Scriptures) Often as couples enter marriage, they are enveloped by emotions and ideals. And when there is a gap between expectation and reality, marriages tend to struggle and even fall apart. However, each marriage goes through seasons and stages. Knowing what they are and how to best respond to them is the key to staying together and fighting for each other. Discover the most common stages of marriage and how each couple can overcome and thrive through every one of them.

After the Honeymoon. Part 2 – Marriage Myths (Ephesians 5:18-32) In our culture today, we are inundated with messages about what marriage is and isn’t. From Hollywood to novels, from friends to family, and strangers to coworkers, everyone seems to have an opinion. But God, the designer of marriage, gives us clear truths in His Word that defines marriage in ways perhaps contrary to culture or popular opinions.

After the Honeymoon. Part 1 – How God Designed Marriage (Genesis 2:18-25) If you have ever assembled furniture or a piece of equipment, you’ve quickly realized that it’s always better when you actually follow the designer’s manual. This week, we will look at the origin of marriage and God’s design for it. From the first marriage to every marriage since then, God has a plan and a wonderful design for marriage that will produce abiding joy and genuine intimacy. Join us as we take a look at God’s masterful design for marriage.

How to Build Better Relationships. Just as God wants us to have a great relationship with Him, we must also find and develop the right types of friendships.