Title: Waking the Lazy Heart | The Hygiene of My Heart (Week 4)

Are you feeling spiritually exhausted, or have you simply become spiritually stagnant? In Week 4 of our series, The Hygiene of My Heart, we diagnose a pathogen that often mimics "burnout" or "self-care" but is actually a dangerous spiritual brain fog: Sloth (Acedia).

Using the Greek root hygies—meaning sound, healthy, and whole—we explore how laziness numbs the soul to the urgency of God’s calling. We often fill our lives with "busy deceptions" like digital scrolling to act as a sedative for our hearts, masking the pain of stagnation so we don't feel our need for the Great Physician.

In this video, you will discover:

• The "Acedia" Distinction: Why spiritual laziness is about a "don't care" attitude toward God, not just a lack of physical productivity.

• The Stagnant Swamp vs. The Living River: How to identify if your heart has lost its mission and become a breeding ground for inaction.

• The "Pilot Light" Principle: Why we need God to "shock" our hearts back into urgency and keep our spiritual fervor boiling.

• A Living Case Study: A tribute to the diligence of mothers, who see the "lion in the road" and find the zeal to move forward anyway.

Big Idea: Laziness numbs the soul to the urgency of God’s calling.

Key Scripture: Romans 12:11; Proverbs 26:13

Daily Protocol:To fight this pathogen, we introduce Vitamin D (Diligence)—the divine energy that wakes up the soul. Try a "Small Win" exercise today: pick one spiritual discipline and do it immediately to create momentum.

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What happens when we let our emotions reach a boiling point?

In this message, Pastor Charlie Grimes explores the internal "temperature" of the heart in a sermon titled "The Fever of Anger." Grounded in Ephesians 4:25–27, we look at the biblical distinction between anger and wrath, and why the Apostle Paul warns us not to give the enemy a foothold in our lives.

When left unchecked, anger becomes leverage that the devil uses to create division and bitterness. Pastor Charlie breaks down how we can maintain "spiritual hygiene" for our hearts by implementing the daily practices of forgiveness, endurance, and gentleness. Learn how to address the fever before it spreads, ensuring your heart stays healthy and aligned with the peace of Christ.

Key Highlights:

• Defining the Fever: Understanding anger and wrath from a biblical perspective.

• The Enemy’s Leverage: How division starts when we "let the sun go down" on our anger.

• Heart Hygiene: Practical steps to cultivate gentleness and endurance in a high-conflict world.

Scripture Reference:

"In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold." — Ephesians 4:26–27

"But we have this treasure in jars of clay..."In this powerful message, Pastor Owen Miller of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church explores the concept of "Broken Arrows." So often, we disqualify ourselves from God’s service because we feel too damaged, too flawed, or too "broken" to be useful. This is a continuation of Owen's "Under Construction" Series of monthly messages.Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:7 and the story of the woman at the well in John 4, Pastor Owen reminds us that our humanity isn't a hurdle for God—it's His preferred canvas. When we stop trying to hide our cracks and brokenness, we allow the light of Christ to shine through them more clearly.If you’ve ever felt like you aren't "whole" enough to make a difference, this sermon is a reminder that God doesn't just tolerate your weakness; He embraces and uses it to display His extraordinary power.Key Highlights:Jars of Clay: Understanding that the "treasure" is Christ, not our own perfection.The Woman at the Well: How a life of brokenness became a catalyst for a city’s revival.From Disqualified to Directed: Shifting our focus from our flaws to God's strength.Scripture References:"But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us." — 2 Corinthians 4:7"Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?" — John 4:29Connect with Walnut Creek Mennonite Church!#BrokenArrows #WalnutCreekMennonite #PastorOwenMiller #2Corinthians4 #GraceInBrokenness #ChristianSermon

"Envy causes the body of Christ to attack itself by viewing a brother’s blessing as a personal offense."

Welcome to week two of our series, The Hygiene of My Heart. This week, Charlie Grimes explores the deceptive pathogen of Envy—the "auto-immune disorder of the soul." Just as a physical illness can cause the body to turn on its own healthy tissue, envy causes us to see a "neighbor" as an "enemy" and a brother's success as our own failure.

In this message, we examine:

• The Pathogen of Perspective: How looking "sideways" at others blinds us to God's goodness in our own lives.

• The Warning Signs: Recognizing the "downcast face" and the "silent resentment" that rots the bones.

• The Cain and Abel Case Study: Understanding how comparison can lead to a total systemic collapse of our relationships.

• The Hygiene Protocol: Practical "antibiotics" for the heart, including specific confession, the "Vitamin C" of contentment, and the exercise of celebration.

Stop measuring your "field" against your brother’s "altar." Join us as we ask the Great Physician to reset our spiritual immune systems and replace the bitterness of comparison with the soundness of contentment.

Scripture References:

• Galatians 5:25–26

• Genesis 4:1–8

• Matthew 20:15

• Proverbs 14:30

About This Series:The Hygiene of My Heart is an eight-week journey into what it takes to get our hearts clean and keep them clean. Derived from the Greek word Hygies, we are seeking to be "sound, healthy, and whole" in our spiritual walk.

Title: The Landmine of Pride | The Hygiene of My Heart (Week 1)

Is your heart truly healthy, or is there a "stealth pathogen" hiding in plain sight?

In this opening message of our new series, The Hygiene of My Heart, Charlie Grimes explores the ancient root of pride through a modern lens. Using the Greek concept of hygias—meaning sound, healthy, and whole—we look at how pride mimics health while secretly attacking our spiritual immunity.

In this video, you will discover:

• How pride acts like a "silent virus," convincing us we don't need the Great Physician.

• The danger of the "Rooftop Moment" and what King Nebuchanezzar's story teaches us about spiritual blind spots.

• Practical "Heart Hygiene" protocols to restore spiritual soundness.

• How to identify the "cuckoo bird" eggs of pride in your own life.

Big Idea: The sin of pride is a silent virus that convinces us we don’t need the Great Physician.

Key Scripture: Proverbs 11:2; Daniel 4:34-37; 2 Samuel 11:1-5

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When Jesus Speaks Your Name | Easter Sunday | Pastor Charlie Grimes

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"Mary."

In one single word, everything changed. This Easter Sunday, Pastor Charlie Grimes explores the powerful, intimate encounter between the risen Christ and Mary Magdalene in John 20:11–18.

Mary stood at the tomb weeping, blinded by grief and unable to recognize the Savior standing right in front of her. It wasn't until Jesus spoke her name that her eyes were opened to the reality of the Resurrection. In this message, we dive into the personal nature of God's love—reminding us that the same Jesus who conquered the grave calls each of us by name today.

Are you listening for His voice amidst your own "weeping"? Join us as we celebrate the hope of the empty tomb and the God who meets us in our deepest moments of need.

Key Highlights:

• Finding hope when you feel overwhelmed by grief.

• Why Mary didn’t recognize Jesus at first—and what that means for us.

• The transformative power of a personal encounter with the Risen Lord.

Scripture Reference:

"Jesus said to her, 'Mary.' She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, 'Rabboni!' (which means 'Teacher')." — John 20:16

Many thanks to the talented Sarah Hochstetler, Meghan Miller, and Owen Miller for their performance of the classic "In the Garden" by C. Austin Miles (1912).

Are we worshipping God, or a version of ourselves we’ve labeled “God”?In the powerful finale of our "Flawed" series, Pastor Charlie Grimes dives into one of the messiest and most revealing stories in the Book of Judges: Micah and his personal shrine in Judges 17.This ancient tale holds a compelling mirror to our modern, consumerist approach to faith. We all have that one area of our lives where we subtly say, “I’ve got this under control,” and start building a 'Designer Deity' that never challenges, never corrects, and always agrees with us.Join us as we explore the danger of "DIY Religion" and identify the subtle ways we "cherry-pick" our faith—embracing the comfort but avoiding the cost, seeking a divine therapist rather than a Sovereign King.In this final message, we cover:The Micah Moment: The chaos of "Doing what is right in your own eyes."** Transactional vs. Covenantal Faith**: Why we bargain when we don't trust God's character.Tearing down the shrines: How to move from self-rule to true rest in the King who is more than enough.You were never meant to carry the crown. This message is a final invitation to resign from the throne of your own life and find the grace and peace that comes only through whole-hearted surrender to the only King we need.

It’s a Process | Pastor Owen Miller

Are you in a season that feels more like a construction site than a finished home?

In this powerful message from March 8th, 2026, Pastor Owen Miller explores the truth that God is a Master Builder, and His favorite projects often take time. Drawing from the life of Joseph in Genesis and the promise of Philippians 1:6, we learn that the mess we see might actually be the evidence of God's movement.

• The Dust of Construction: Why "mess" is actually a sign of life. If there is dust, it means God is still working and the story isn't finished!

• The Joseph Journey: From the pit to the prison to the palace, Joseph’s life shows us that God’s "process" is often the path to His "purpose."

• The Promise of Completion: A deep dive into Philippians 1:6—the confidence that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.

If you feel stuck, sidelined, or under renovation, this message is a reminder that the Architect hasn't walked off the job. Your current season is a process, not a permanent destination.

"Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." — Philippians 1:6