Today we start a new sermon series titled "The Disconnect"
We say we believe in God—but does the way we live reflect what we say we believe?
We believe in Jesus, but do we truly know Him? We know God loves us, yet we worry and doubt. We believe He is working, yet wonder where He is. We receive forgiveness but struggle to forgive. We justify sin, hide our faith, and convince ourselves we don’t really need the church.
There’s often a disconnect between what we believe and how we live.
The Disconnect confronts those gaps with the truth of Scripture—challenging us not just to believe in God, but to live like we believe Him.

Jesus gives one of His most unsettling warnings in Matthew 7:21–23: it’s possible to believe in God, talk about God, even do things for God—and still not truly know Him.
They called Him Lord. They pointed to their accomplishments. They looked religious. But Jesus exposed the disconnect between outward belief and a genuine relationship with Him.
Faith isn’t simply knowing the right words, attending church, or doing good things. It’s about knowing Jesus—and being known by Him.
What if the greatest danger isn’t rejecting Jesus…but believing we know Him when we really don’t?

We would be delighted if you could join us in person for our Sunday morning worship service! It starts at 10 am every Sunday, and there are multiple Sunday School options available before the worship service. Children’s Church is also available during the worship service.

Hope Wesleyan Church
505 4th Ave NE
Independence, IA 50644

• Invest in what lasts. Earthly possessions fade, but heavenly treasure has eternal value.
• Your money reveals your heart. “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
• You can't serve both God and money. Eventually, one will become your master.
• Don't let worry control you. If God cares for the birds and flowers, you can trust Him to care for you.
• Put God's Kingdom first. Instead of being consumed with getting more or worrying about having enough, seek God first and trust Him to provide.
• Live one day at a time. Don't allow tomorrow's worries to steal today's faithfulness.

The world says, "Hold on tightly to what you have." God says, "Trust Me enough to let it go." In 2 Corinthians 9: 6–15, Paul reveals a kingdom principle that turns human thinking upside down: those who sow generously reap generously. God doesn't bless generosity because He wants something from us—He blesses generosity because He wants something for us. As we trust Him with open hands, He supplies, multiplies, and uses our lives to meet needs, produce thanksgiving, and bring glory to His name. The Blessing Principle reminds us that generosity is more than giving—it's an act of faith in the God who always provides.

We would be delighted if you could join us in person for our Sunday morning worship service! It starts at 10 am every Sunday, and there are multiple Sunday School options available before the worship service. Children’s Church is also available during the worship service.

Hope Wesleyan Church
505 4th Ave NE
Independence, IA 50644