What are you building today that you may never fully enjoy?

In this Father's Day message, John Gunter examines the story of Nehemiah and the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. Through opposition, weariness, and discouragement, God's people discovered that the wall itself was never the ultimate goal. The goal was renewal, worship, and preparing a future they might never fully experience.

This sermon reminds us that faithful people build with future generations in mind. They persevere through ordinary days, trust God through difficult seasons, and keep moving forward even when they feel tired.

Key Themes:

• Building for future generations
• Persevering when you feel worn out
• Why discouragement isn't defeat
• The importance of ordinary faithfulness
• Remembering that the Lord is great and awesome

📖 Scriptures: Nehemiah 2:17-18; 4:10-14; 6:15-16; 8:1-12; 12:43

Eagle Community Church of Christ
Mont Belvieu, Texas

Loving God. Loving People. Following Jesus.

Every follower of Jesus has a story that began with an invitation.

In the opening chapter of John's Gospel, we see a simple pattern repeated again and again. Someone encounters Jesus, and then they invite someone else. John the Baptist points to Christ. Andrew brings Peter. Philip invites Nathanael. None of them have every answer. They simply say, "Come and see."

In this message, John Gunter challenges us to think about the people God has placed in our lives and asks one important question:

Who is your Simon?

As we prepare to begin The Story together as a church family, this sermon reminds us that sharing our faith is not about having perfect answers. It is about introducing people to the One who changes lives.

Key Scriptures:

• John 1:35-51
• Psalm 34:8
• 1 Corinthians 3:6-7
• John 6:66-69

Eagle Community Church of Christ
Mont Belvieu, Texas

Loving God. Loving People. Following Jesus.

What do you do with the moments you never want to forget?

In this special fifth anniversary message, John Gunter reflects on the story of Joshua 4 and God's command to Israel to build a memorial of stones after crossing the Jordan River. Those stones were not trophies celebrating human achievement. They were testimonies pointing future generations to the faithfulness of God.

Looking back over five years of Eagle Community Church of Christ, this sermon celebrates God's provision through seasons of uncertainty, challenge, sacrifice, and growth. Through every obstacle, God has continued to bless His people and open doors for ministry.

But this message is about more than the past. It is a call to build for the future. Just as Israel built stones for the next generation, believers today are called to leave behind a testimony of faith that others can follow.

Key Themes:

• Remembering God's faithfulness through difficult seasons
• Building a testimony for future generations
• Unity is worth protecting and pursuing
• Every believer has a place and purpose in God's family
• The church grows when ordinary people become fully engaged

📖 Scriptures: Joshua 4:1-7, Isaiah 54:17, Ephesians 4:1-6

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