PRAYER: God’s Golden Bowls

Guest David Smith

Scripture: Revelation 5:8

Revelation 5:8, John sees golden bowls filled with incense — the prayers of God’s people. Every prayer, from whispered hopes to desperate cries, is gathered and treasured before His throne. God’s Golden Bowls reminds us that our prayers are not forgotten or wasted; they rise like incense, moving the heart of God.

PEACEMAKERS

Jesus calls His followers not simply to be peacekeepers, but to be peacemakers. Peacemaking is not about avoiding conflict, but rather about actively pursuing reconciliation, even when it is costly.  Rooted in the peace we receive from Christ, we are called to extend the same peace to others – our family, our church, and the world.  To make peace is to reflect the heart of God and live as His Children.

Scripture Readings: Matthew 5:1-9, James 3:18, Romans 12:18, Hebrews 12:14

PEACEMAKERS

Jesus calls His followers not simply to be peacekeepers, but to be peacemakers. Peacemaking is not about avoiding conflict, but rather about actively pursuing reconciliation, even when it is costly.  Rooted in the peace we receive from Christ, we are called to extend the same peace to others – our family, our church, and the world.  To make peace is to reflect the heart of God and live as His Children.

Scripture Readings: Matthew 5:1-9, James 3:18, Romans 12:18, Hebrews 12:14

Week 4: All You Need Is Love – Ready, Willing, and Waiting

Commitment: We will commit to building a relationship of love.

Love is more than feelings—it’s a daily choice to serve, sacrifice, and put the other first. God’s love is the model and the power behind marital love. 

Marriage is one of life’s greatest gifts—and greatest challenges. Every couple knows what it’s like to face unmet expectations, conflict, or just the slow drift of growing apart. But what if your marriage could be more than surviving the day-to-day? What if it could become a place of healing, growth, and lasting joy? In Marriage Matters, let’s discover, or rediscover, God’s vision for marriage that can bring new life, fresh hope, and deeper connection. Whether your marriage feels strong, stuck, or somewhere in between, be encouraged, help is here. And, if you’re not married, the principles we’ll explore are valuable for every relationship.  

Each week’s message will be inspired and built from the book Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at Lakeway Church at the beginning of the series and will be available until copies sell out.  

Week 3: All You Need Is Love – Ready, Willing, and Waiting

Commitment: We will commit to building a relationship of love.

Love is more than feelings—it’s a daily choice to serve, sacrifice, and put the other first. God’s love is the model and the power behind marital love. 

Marriage is one of life’s greatest gifts—and greatest challenges. Every couple knows what it’s like to face unmet expectations, conflict, or just the slow drift of growing apart. But what if your marriage could be more than surviving the day-to-day? What if it could become a place of healing, growth, and lasting joy? In Marriage Matters, let’s discover, or rediscover, God’s vision for marriage that can bring new life, fresh hope, and deeper connection. Whether your marriage feels strong, stuck, or somewhere in between, be encouraged, help is here. And, if you’re not married, the principles we’ll explore are valuable for every relationship.  

Each week’s message will be inspired and built from the book Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at Lakeway Church at the beginning of the series and will be available until copies sell out.  

Week 3: Sticking Out Your Neck & Someone to Be Trusted 

Commitment: We will work together to build a strong bond of trust. 

Trust is the foundation of intimacy in marriage. Broken trust erodes the relationship, but steady faithfulness rebuilds it over time. 

Marriage is one of life’s greatest gifts—and greatest challenges. Every couple knows what it’s like to face unmet expectations, conflict, or just the slow drift of growing apart. But what if your marriage could be more than surviving the day-to-day? What if it could become a place of healing, growth, and lasting joy? In Marriage Matters, let’s discover, or rediscover, God’s vision for marriage that can bring new life, fresh hope, and deeper connection. Whether your marriage feels strong, stuck, or somewhere in between, be encouraged, help is here. And, if you’re not married, the principles we’ll explore are valuable for every relationship.  

Each week’s message will be inspired and built from the book Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at Lakeway Church at the beginning of the series and will be available until copies sell out.