Mill Creek Foursquare Church

Join us this week as we take a brief pause from our Moses series to explore the topic of shame and how, through Christ, we can find freedom. As the Christian author and physiatrist, Curt Thompson writes, "To be human is to be infected by this phenomenon we call shame." (The Soul of Shame pg. 22) Shame affects us all, but Jesus confronts it head-on.

As we turn to Numbers 20, we read the story of one of Moses’ worst moments. The Lord had shown himself faithful and powerful time after time, and yet Moses proudly and angrily chose to take matters into his own hands. How do we steward our moments of frustration in a way that recognizes the moment while also surrendering our emotions and understanding to the Lord?

Pastor Chris continues our teaching series entitled “The Life of Moses: A Friend of God.” In this twenty-second study of the series, “Ambition & Consequences,” we study again in the book of Numbers and focus on a moment when Korah and others lead a rebellion against Moses & God. Here, we see how easily ambition can give way to human brokenness and our need to embrace humility in all things.

Pastor Chris continues our teaching series entitled "The Life of Moses: A Friend of God.” In this twenty-first study of the series, "Fear & Failure,” we study again in the book of Numbers and focus on the spies being set to investigate the land promised Israel. Through their negative report, fear grips Israel and keeps a generation from fulfilling God’s desired purposes for them.

Pastor Chris made a last-minute decision to take a break from our current series to address the heaviness of our cultural moment. He encourages us to find refuge and encouragement in scripture, to refuse the easy cultural response of despair, hatred, and vengeance, and to remember that we walk with a God who has overcome evil in all of its forms.

We continue our study of Moses by looking at the building of the Tabernacle, one of the most important and meaningful building projects in history. Though we live in a different context, this story is both instructive and encouraging for us. Jesus is building his church, and we are invited to help!

Pastor Chris continues our teaching series entitled “The Life of Moses: A Friend of God” In this seventeenth study of the series, “Show Me Your Glory,” we investigate Exodus 33-34 as Moses intercedes for Israel after breaking covenant with God. During this moment, Moses asks the LORD to show him his glory, through which God reveals more of his name and character.

Many of us are familiar with the feeling of suspense and dissonance that occurs after sin. We confess and repent, knowing that we are forgiven, but we might still wonder about our future. Is there reconciliation? Is there restoration? Is there hope? In Exodus 33, we see the Lord meet Israel in their grief, giving them (and us) hope for a better future.   

Pastor Chris continues our teaching series entitled “The Life of Moses: A Friend of God.” In this thirteenth study of the series, “Confirming the Covenant,” we investigate Exodus 24 as God and Israel move to ratify the covenant established between them. Here, we learn of the covenant promise, which lends us increased understanding to the covenant Jesus has made with all who believe upon him and know relational peace with him.

What does it mean to live in freedom? Does it mean we can do whatever we want? As we continue our study of Moses, we will see how the Lord shows his people to fully and freely experience life as he intended.

Pastor Chris continues our teaching series entitled “The Life of Moses: A Friend of God” In this eleventh study of the series, “My Treasured Possession,” we investigate Exodus 19 as God meets with Israel at Mt. Sinai. Here, God proclaims Israel as his treasured possession in all the earth as he brings them into covenant relationship.

Pastor Andrew continues our series in the Life of Moses with a message titled Freedom and the Wilderness. After the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea, God leads Moses and the people of Israel into the wilderness. Though they have been physically freed from the bondage of Egypt, the wilderness reveals that true freedom requires a heart change.

Pastor Chris continues our teaching series entitled “The Life of Moses: A Friend of God” In this eighth study of the series, “Sea Crossing,” we investigate Exodus 12-14, in which we learn of Israel crossing the sea as Egypt pursues them. Through this, we investigate moments in which we feel overwhelmed and outmatched and the way God leads us through them.