Embracing the Heart of Forgiveness

Sermon Recap, Will Pannell

In a world that often seems unforgiving, the concept of “countless second chances” stands as a beacon of hope and grace. This idea, deeply rooted in biblical teachings, challenges us to look beyond our hurts and embrace a mindset of forgiveness that mirrors the very heart of God. The Power of Shaping Our Hearts At […]

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Using Money to Shape Our Hearts for God’s Kingdom

Sermon Recap, Will Pannell

In a world obsessed with accumulation and self-preservation, the concept of generosity can seem counterintuitive. Yet, as we delve deeper into the spiritual realm, we discover that generosity is not just a noble act – it’s a transformative force that shapes our hearts and aligns our lives with God’s purpose. Consider this profound truth from […]

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The Lost Art of Radical Generosity

Sermon Recap, Will Pannell

In our fast-paced, digital world, we’ve lost something precious – the art of radical generosity. Remember the days when we’d pay with cash and tell the cashier to “keep the change”? That simple act of kindness has largely disappeared in our debit card era. Instead, we’ve shifted to a mindset of keeping every penny for […]

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Demonstrating the Power of the Gospel: More Than Just Words

Sermon Recap, Will Pannell

In our journey of faith, we often find ourselves talking about the life-changing power of Jesus. We speak of hope, life, and the good news of Christ. But how often do we actually demonstrate this power in our daily lives? It’s one thing to tell someone about the horsepower of a car, its smooth ride, […]

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People Watching


Will Pannell

I don’t know about you, but I love to people watch! It is so exciting and never boring! If you have ever people watched, you know what I mean. Even if you have not intentionally sat down to people watch, odds are you have still done it. Whether intentional or not, what goes through your […]

October 17, 2016

The Judge


Will Pannell

Have you ever had a ticket for speeding? My sister seems to think I have been pulled over thousands of times! In reality, I only have one speeding ticket on my record. (The others I was allowed to take driving school to keep it off my record!! But that’s beside the point.) As you read […]

October 5, 2016

A Slice of Pie


Will Pannell

We all have moments we could use a slice of humble pie. I had one yesterday. Well, actually it was closer to the whole pie. Yesterday at Church I was the only acoustic guitar player on the worship team. I had the thought of how necessary I was to the team. Don’t get me wrong, […]

September 27, 2016

Speak up


Will Pannell

There are many tensions within the Christian faith we must wrestle with personally and live in the tension. I believe one of these areas to be in our boldness for Christ. I was reading the other day from Matthew 10:26-22: “So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, […]

September 21, 2016

Attitude in Worship


Will Pannell

There are many times God is not pleased with his chosen nation of Israel in the Old Testament. Sometimes it’s because they are not doing the right thing. Sometimes it’s because they are doing the right things in the wrong way. Many of the prophets throughout the Old Testament speak harsh words from God because […]

September 13, 2016

God the Healer


Will Pannell

If you know me at all, you know I care a great deal about missions. You also probably know how much I love Back2Back Ministries and the work they are doing all over the world. (Find out more at www.back2back.org or I’d be glad to talk to you about them any time!!) I’ve been to Mexico […]

September 6, 2016

Family


Will Pannell

What makes family? It cannot simply be blood, right? When two people come together in marriage they are not blood related, but they become family. When a child is adopted there is no doubt the child is part of the family, but there is no blood relation. And then there are my brothers and sisters […]

August 29, 2016

But if not…


Will Pannell

A couple weeks ago I preached on the story of Daniel. He is by far one of my favorite people, and books, of the Old Testament for so many reasons! He has an incredible resolve to honor God and God’s commands, he is bold and consistent in his prayer life, and his closeness with God […]

August 22, 2016

Busy Summer!!


Will Pannell

Wow! It has been one crazy summer! For those who may not know everything here is a brief recap of some things I have done this summer… Stepped down as Youth Minister of Milford Christian Church. Graduated with Masters of Divinity with emphasis in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Cincinnati Christian University. Moved to Virginia. […]

August 15, 2016

No More


Will Pannell

What if I said you had 30 slaves working for you? In reality, most of us have more than 30; that’s a pretty conservative number. Think about it, let that soak in for a moment. I am not talking about an abstract concept or a what-if scenario, but a reality. Almost everything we own has […]

June 7, 2016