Shartel Church

As we enter the Christmas season, let's remind ourselves of the name of our God. Before God became flesh and was named Jesus, He went by the name YAHWEH. What does the name YAHWEH tell us about God's ...

Why do we give thanks? There are physical and emotional health reasons as to why we ought to give thanks. Those are great, but are they the only reasons why we should be thankful? Join us as we learn ...

Good choices are windows we open for God's blessing. They impact not only our lives but also the lives of those around us and those who come after us. This message will look at what we can do to make ...

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Mankind’s gift at creation was the power to choose. Right or wrong, good or bad, life or death. It was an endowment by God to allow us to rule this world with Him. And one we’ve not always used wisely...

As the number two ruler in all of Egypt, Joseph’s dream has finally come true. When his brothers come to get food from Egypt, Joseph could have had full revenge for how they treated him. But Joseph re...

When Joseph was forgotten in prison by the two men he helped, he had to feel overlooked. But he wasn’t, at least not by God. God was waiting for the perfect moment to have Joseph released from prison ...

Once again, Joseph finds himself in a pit. This time, the pit is a prison. But Joseph discovered that he wasn’t alone. Even when life works against us, our God is WITH us! Even in the lowest of places...

This message will encourage us to reflect deeply on God's love. It’s easy to say, but do we truly believe it—especially when we face difficult situations? This is our faith—the belief that God’s goodn...

We welcome Kevin Dugay, Campus Pastor at Mid-America Christian University!...

When Potiphar’s wife tried to seduce Joseph, he shunned her advances, even though it could have been personally and financially prosperous for him. Integrity and commitment to God were more important ...

Everywhere Joseph went, he had success. That’s because he gave himself fully to what was at hand, believing God was with him. Achieving our divine destinies doesn’t usually come in huge, single leaps....

When Joseph got thrown into the pit and then sold into slavery, I doubt that he had any idea that God was using these things to get him to where he needed to be. The way WE think our path should be an...

Is there any pain greater than being betrayed by someone you trusted? But even betrayal can’t stop us from achieving our divine destiny. This message will look at how we deal with betrayal and grieve ...

Most of the problems we encounter in life are problems we create for ourselves! Bad attitudes. Stupid decisions. Pride. Joseph was no different. Joseph alienated his brothers by telling them he would ...

God has amazing plans for us! We too often settle for a life of meaningless activity and low goals. But God has a dream for us! He has plans for us to make our lives meaningful and impactful. We may b...

In Matthew 20, Jesus shares the parable of the vineyard workers. In this parable, we see that the landowner is generous and pays the workers evenly. We also see how the workers respond. This Sunday, w...

In Psalm 39, David reminds us how fleeting life is. Many of us struggle with procrastination, but there are some things that we shouldn't put off. In this week's message, we will look at some facts ab...

Guest Speaker, Stephanie Greenwald will walk us through Psalm 23 and how we can apply it to our lives....

If you were before Jesus and he asked, "What do you want me to do?" How would you answer? How you answer this question reveals a lot about the state of your soul. Join us as we see how one man answere...

David’s last words to Solomon were a reminder to be faithful to the Lord. David had experienced both the blessings of obedience and the consequences of disobedience. His words of wisdom to Solomon are...

The immortal words that Jesus spoke are incredibly powerful. Having accomplished the work God the Father sent Him to do, He spoke His last words and died. Those words give us hope and life and set us ...

God made a promise to Joseph when he was young. It took 25 years and a lot of ups and downs, but God finally fulfilled that promise. As Joseph dies, he reminds his brothers and family that God will he...

The Israelites had been up and down and back and forth with God. Joshua witnessed it firsthand as they wandered through the desert and fought into the Promised Land. Now, as he prepares for his death,...

On this Father’s Day, we’ll look at how to use our positions and power in a God-honoring way. In a world where many seek to flex their muscles and control those around them, Jesus calls us to serve, l...

If there is one relational principle we get backward, it’s this one. When someone hurts our feelings or does something offensive to us, we do everything but the one thing Jesus tells us to do: Go to t...

thanRelationships were God’s idea. He created us and designed them for our well-being. It only makes sense that from time to time, we need to step back and ask the question if we are building our rela...

Have you ever seen an old car that’s been restored? They’re beautiful! Fresh paint, trim, seat covers, and a car you were ready to take to the junkyard becomes one you don’t want to part with. The sam...

The most powerful story in the world is the one we tell ourselves. It’s also the most powerful part of our relationships. The stories we tell ourselves about other people and ourselves are often lies ...

Relationships were God’s idea. He created us and designed them for our well-being. It only makes sense that from time to time, we need to step back and ask the question if we are building our relation...

The Resurrection not only gave us a new life and a new power, it also gave us a reason to live: To share the news that Jesus is ALIVE! We all know that Jesus is what this world is looking for and we k...

God’s Spirit not only works in us, He works THROUGH us! The Resurrection unleashed the power of the Holy Spirit to do amazing things through the disciples. People were saved. People were healed. God g...

All of us are born with certain talents. Along the way, we develop various kinds of abilities as well. But when God’s Spirit comes to dwell in us, He adds to that list by giving us spiritual gifts! Th...

The Resurrection gave us a common Big Brother in Christ and the Spirit unites us together into one family. We have others to help us, care for us, and encourage us. We have place where we belong. We a...

The grace that Christ made possible on the cross is amazing. Our sins can be forgiven and our slate wiped clean. But the Resurrection reminds us that we also have a chance to bury that old way we live...

The Resurrection was the final “proof” that Jesus was who He claimed to be: God in the flesh. It was what gave the disciples the motivation and power to continue the ministry He began here on earth. I...

This story of Jesus reminds us of the investment God has made in us and what we are to do with that investment. God has a place and a purpose for each of us. He wants to work THROUGH us as much as He ...

Many of us have never discovered the difference between “saying our prayers” and really praying. Jesus uses this story to push us to discover our power and privilege in coming to God with our requests...

God gave up everything to make us His. What are we willing to do to fully possess the life He wants us to have? This week we'll look at the "pearls" we have to be willing to sell to fully embrace our ...

This parable reminds us of the incredible intrinsic value that God has put upon each of us. Though we may not see it, and it may not even be obvious to others, God sees it. This message will look at r...

We quit too soon. We give up too easily. Those facts are true for many facets of our lives. This parable will teach us the power and wisdom of patience. Just because everything or everyone is not resp...

This amazing parable looks at the work that God wants to do in our lives. Jesus compares us to a garden that a farmer is planting in. And here’s the incredible piece: We get to decide what kind of gar...

We don’t just need the help of God to get out of the rut we’re in. We need His help every single day! Moses and the people leave Egypt only to be chased by Pharoah’s army and have nowhere to go. But G...

When Moses and Aaron go to Pharoah to carry out God’s orders, it doesn’t go as they planned. Instead of Pharoah giving in, he made it worse on God’s people. That’s often the way it is when we approach...

As God asked Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, fear gripped his heart. It seemed like an impossible task, but it wasn’t the size of the task that was the problem. It was the size of the fear....

The people enslaved in Israel realized they could never be free on their own. So they did what we ALL need to do. They cried out to God. Admitting our need for God’s help in our lives seems to be the ...

As Egypt ramped up the oppression on God’s People, they began to realize they were in deep trouble. They probably asked the same question we often ask when we’re struggling. “Where is God in all this?...

Sometimes we have to take a step back to begin the journey forward. Israel came to Egypt during a famine. But rather than go back to the land God promised them, they settled in the foreign country and...

It often feels like we are walking into the unknown. We don't know what lies ahead or what's around the corner waiting for us. The same is true for the Israelites as they left Egypt. In this message, ...

It was love that prompted God to send His one and only Son. It was love that Jesus came to proclaim to the world. It is love that God wants to instill in each and every one of our hearts. But it is al...