Sermons by John Nuxoll
Still Waiting
Some seasons feel like they stretch on forever—when nothing moves, nothing resolves, and the silence weighs heavier than the questions. What does Jesus’ simple prayer teach us about holding on when the wait won’t end?
What If This Isn’t It?
We spend our lives building—homes, careers, families, legacies—believing that when we arrive, we’ll finally feel complete. But what if fulfillment isn’t found in what we make? How can we ensure we’re chasing something lasting rather than something incomplete?
Exiled Not Abandoned
Familiar places don’t always feel the same. Whether it’s an old home, a past relationship, or even our faith, change unsettles us. But what if God is using an unexpected shift to shape something new in us? Explore Ezekiel’s story and discover how God uses exile to bring us closer to him.
Life, Aging and Mortality
Aging is one of the great equalizers—no one escapes it. Yet, our culture fights against it, resisting the inevitable. But what if the very thing we fear holds the key to something greater? Could facing our limits with faith instead of fear unlock a deeper experience of life? See how Paul’s words in Philippians challenge everything we assume about life, aging and mortality.
Work that Works
We spend so much of our lives working, yet for so many, the value and meaning that should be derived from work feel like they don’t last or can no longer be found. Whether the work is too much, doesn’t feel valuable, or leaves you dreaming of something better, we all struggle to find work that works. How can we make work meaningful when so often it doesn’t feel like it’s worth it? The book of Proverbs may hold the…
Banking on Generosity
It seems like just when we think things are becoming financially certain, unwelcome surprises arise or financial angst transfers to the next generation. Financial insecurity sometimes feels perpetual. So how can we cultivate generous living when giving can so often erase our margins and threaten our security of being? The Apostle Paul’s powerful words to a young apprentice offer insight into a better kind of security.
Beginnings of Mission
Mission is risky, uncomfortable, demanding and difficult. That’s also what makes it meaningful and worthwhile. But not everyone will leave the comfort of a stable job or a stable environment to engage the mission field. So how can we experience the joy of mission whether we go or whether we stay? A simple truth from the first journey of the most famous missionary may hold the secret.
Chasing Third
We all face moments of paralysis when it comes to making decisions—whether it’s a simple choice or a life-altering one. How can we move beyond fear and uncertainty to discover God’s good and perfect will for our lives? Discover some surprising truths about God’s will, and learn how it invites us to a deeper understanding of God’s plan for our lives.
Builders
Building a better future starts with more than just physical structures. It starts with building into the lives of those around us. But how do build what we cannot see with tools we cannot hold? Explore how Paul’s wisdom in Ephesians helps ground us to create beautiful things in uncertain times.
Common Ground
Struggling with difficult people can feel overwhelming. How can a deeper understanding of ourselves lead to a more genuine and open relationship with those we differ from? Dive into Paul’s letter to the Romans with us and discover a path to better connection with others and an un undivided spirit.