Text focus: Ezekiel 37:15–22 & Ephesians 4:1–6 There is something about gathering together that changes the way we see things. When we are by ourselves, we tend to see what we don't have. We see the empty pew. The empty field. The empty bank account. The thing that didn't happen. The thing we hoped would happen. The thing we thought God was going to provide that we still don’t have. But when we gather together, something changes. We begin to see not only what is missing. We

Text focus: Romans 12:3-8 *This sermon was a hands-on sermon and will include references to an activity. If you want to participate fully, you will need a canvas or paper and paint or markers. Before we get started today, I want you to look around at what is sitting in front of you. You've got a canvas. You've got paint. And you've got permission to make a mess. Now, for some of you, that is exciting. For others of you, you're already thinking, "Pastor, I came to church today

Text focus: Genesis 48:14-20 Have you ever worried there wouldn't be enough? Enough food. Enough time. Enough opportunities. Enough love. Sometimes we live as though life is one giant pie. If someone else gets a bigger slice, there must be less left for us. We learn that lesson early. Children argue over whose piece of cake is larger. Adults compare careers, salaries, accomplishments, and even families. Sometimes we quietly wonder, "If God blesses someone else does that mean