Pastor Jennifer Long

Long Story Short, Week 6 - Pastor Jennifer Long

Long Story Short, Week 5 - Pastor Mike Schreiner

Long Story Short, Week 4 - Pastor Mike Schreiner

Long Story Short, Week 3 - Pastor Mike Schreiner

Keith Scarborough

Long Story Short, Week 2 - Pastor Keith Scarborough

Solomon, the wisest person who ever lived, wrote these words:  “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”  Obviously, Solomon wasn't talking about guarding against physical heart attacks by taking baby aspirin, eating veggies, and limiting red meat intake.  He’s talking about something much deeper—protecting the very essence of who we are.  Join us this weekend as Pastor Mike shares the most important Guardrail of all, and how it will protect our heart from the attacks made on it every day.   

<blockquote>Solomon, the wisest person who ever lived, wrote these words:  “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”  Obviously, Solomon wasn't talking about guarding against physical heart attacks by taking baby aspirin, eating veggies, and limiting red meat intake.  He’s talking about something much deeper—protecting the very essence of who we are.  Join us this weekend as Pastor Mike shares the most important Guardrail of all, and how it will protect our heart from the attacks made on it every day.   </blockquote>

Guardrails, Week 5 - Pastor Mike Schreiner

Guard Rails, Week 3 - Pastor Mike Schreiner

Guardrails, Week 2 - Pastor Mike Schreiner 

Guardrails, Week 1 - Pastor Jennifer Long

Xmas Xtras, Week 3 - Pastor Mike Schreiner 

Each week one of our teaching pastors preaches a topical message with tons of life application.

This is such a great resource to not only prepare for the upcoming message, but to also get a look behind the curtain at some of the lesser known things going on. Love it!

A look behind the scenes of MSC

Morning Star Church Sermoncast

The Together Gathering is coming to MSC and Dustin had the founders in the studio to discuss what the event is all about and what the women who attend can expect from the event and the movement!

The Together Gathering is coming to MSC and Dustin had the founders in the studio to discuss what the event is all about and what the women who attend can expect from the event and the movement!

The Well: Together Gathering

Do my prayers really DO anything? Do they affect what God ultimately does? Because if God is Sovereign—all-powerful and all-knowing—then what’s the point? What role does my FAITH play? If I’ve asked like Jesus said, but did NOT receive, did I do it wrong? We all have questions about prayer. This weekend, we kick off a new series designed to answer those questions, but also to equip us to pray with more faith and confidence. Join us this weekend as Pastor Mike talks about the connection between faith and prayer.

Do my prayers really DO anything? Do they affect what God ultimately does? Because if God is Sovereign—all-powerful and all-knowing—then what’s the point? What role does my FAITH play? If I’ve asked like Jesus said, but did NOT receive, did I do it wrong? We all have questions about prayer. This weekend, we kick off a new series designed to answer those questions, but also to equip us to pray with more faith and confidence. Join us this weekend as Pastor Mike talks about the connection between faith and prayer.

Bold Prayer, Part 1: Pastor Mike Schreiner

This Weekend: The Good Place, RebootThe TV show, The Good Place, takes place in a new concept for the afterlife called, The Neighborhood. The Neighborhood is controlled by a giant computer; and when there is a glitch in the system, everything Reboots and starts over from the beginning. Wouldn't it be great if we had the same opportunity? To go back and undo, or redo, certain decisions, conversations, and actions? Join us this weekend as Pastor Mike shares how God doesn’t need to reboot us; God just never stops giving us second chances--not because of an unexpected glitch, but because of His intentional grace.

This Weekend: The Good Place, RebootThe TV show, The Good Place, takes place in a new concept for the afterlife called, The Neighborhood. The Neighborhood is controlled by a giant computer; and when there is a glitch in the system, everything Reboots and starts over from the beginning. Wouldn't it be great if we had the same opportunity? To go back and undo, or redo, certain decisions, conversations, and actions? Join us this weekend as Pastor Mike shares how God doesn’t need to reboot us; God just never stops giving us second chances--not because of an unexpected glitch, but because of His intentional grace.

The Good Place, Part 3 - Pastor Mike Schreiner

Mary &amp; MarthaFamily has always been important, regardless of the culture or the generation. It’s the people we’re called to care for; to share life with; to honor and bless. This weekend, Pastor Mike kicks off a new series by taking a look at two sisters with two completely different approaches toward life… and toward God. It’s a message for moms all of us who want to get closer to God; who yearn to find that elusive balance between caring for others and for self; and who want to realize their God-given destiny.

Mary &amp; MarthaFamily has always been important, regardless of the culture or the generation. It’s the people we’re called to care for; to share life with; to honor and bless. This weekend, Pastor Mike kicks off a new series by taking a look at two sisters with two completely different approaches toward life… and toward God. It’s a message for moms all of us who want to get closer to God; who yearn to find that elusive balance between caring for others and for self; and who want to realize their God-given destiny.

Family Matters, Week 1 - Pastor Mike Schreiner

Yep, you read that right.  We’re going there!  In a culture where a lot of negative things get said about the Church—“It's judgmental, hypocritical, boring”—this one may be the most popular:  "The church just wants your money."  At Morning Star, we love taking on these kinds of controversial topics.  Instead of dodging the hard questions, we run straight toward them.  So join us this weekend as Pastor Mike challenges us to honestly examine our thoughts, feelings, and relationship to both money and the church.

<blockquote>Yep, you read that right.  We’re going there!  In a culture where a lot of negative things get said about the Church—“It's judgmental, hypocritical, boring”—this one may be the most popular:  "The church just wants your money."  At Morning Star, we love taking on these kinds of controversial topics.  Instead of dodging the hard questions, we run straight toward them.  So join us this weekend as Pastor Mike challenges us to honestly examine our thoughts, feelings, and relationship to both money and the church.</blockquote>

The Church Just Wants Your Money - Week 1, Pastor Mike Schreiner

We’ve been having a lot of fun mocking the popular phrase “The church just wants your money.” If you’ve seen the video bumper then you know that your pastors (who normally wear jeans and drive civics) got all decked out in white tuxes and pretended to be jet-setters. While we are poking fun at those who exploit generosity the truth is there is a lot wrong with the phrase “The church just wants your money”. Join us this week as Pastor Keith tackles the word YOUR in that overused phrase. After all, whose money is it anyway?

We’ve been having a lot of fun mocking the popular phrase “The church just wants your money.” If you’ve seen the video bumper then you know that your pastors (who normally wear jeans and drive civics) got all decked out in white tuxes and pretended to be jet-setters. While we are poking fun at those who exploit generosity the truth is there is a lot wrong with the phrase “The church just wants your money”. Join us this week as Pastor Keith tackles the word YOUR in that overused phrase. After all, whose money is it anyway?

The Church Just Wants Your Money - Week 2, Pastor Keith Scarborough

Chase The Lion, Week 3 - Pastor Keith Scarborough

Why?Not surprisingly, when we polled our congregation and community several months ago, we found out that one of the top questions people wanted to ask God is the oldest theological question of all-time: Why? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why would a good God allow anyone, let alone His own people, experience pain and suffering? Join us this weekend as Pastor Mike provides new perspective for this age-old problem.

Why?Not surprisingly, when we polled our congregation and community several months ago, we found out that one of the top questions people wanted to ask God is the oldest theological question of all-time: Why? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why would a good God allow anyone, let alone His own people, experience pain and suffering? Join us this weekend as Pastor Mike provides new perspective for this age-old problem.

Questions For God, Week 1 - Pastor Mike Schreiner

When we go on a trip to a new destination, Mapquest or your Navigation app will often give you more than one choice.  All the routes start at your current location, but take different roads to the same ultimate destination.  Many wonder if the same logic holds true with our ultimate spiritual destination.  Do all religions lead to the same God/god and experience in the afterlife?  Join us this weekend as Pastor Mike answers this question that you told us you wanted to ask God.

When we go on a trip to a new destination, Mapquest or your Navigation app will often give you more than one choice.  All the routes start at your current location, but take different roads to the same ultimate destination.  Many wonder if the same logic holds true with our ultimate spiritual destination.  Do all religions lead to the same God/god and experience in the afterlife?  Join us this weekend as Pastor Mike answers this question that you told us you wanted to ask God.

Questions For God, Week 2 - Pastor Mike Schreiner

Happiness. It’s a quest. People of every race and generation have searched for it in many types of places.  But what if we’ve looked for it in all the wrong places, or waited for it arrive when all the stars magically align?  Join us this coming weekend as Pastor Mike kicks off a new series, which will show how astonishing new research aligns with what God revealed in His word long ago:  happiness is achievable for all of us, if we’re willing to put in the effort. 

<blockquote>Happiness. It’s a quest. People of every race and generation have searched for it in many types of places.  But what if we’ve looked for it in all the wrong places, or waited for it arrive when all the stars magically align?  Join us this coming weekend as Pastor Mike kicks off a new series, which will show how astonishing new research aligns with what God revealed in His word long ago:  happiness is achievable for all of us, if we’re willing to put in the effort. </blockquote>

The Quest For Happy, Week 1 - Pastor Mike Schreiner

GPS has changed the way we travel.  It helps us make correct turns and assists us in getting to our destination.  Sometimes however, we make a wrong turn and it reroutes us back in the right direction.  God does this too by guiding us in the direction He wants us to go.  Sometimes we make a wrong turn and He is faithful to help us get back on the right path.

GPS has changed the way we travel.  It helps us make correct turns and assists us in getting to our destination.  Sometimes however, we make a wrong turn and it reroutes us back in the right direction.  God does this too by guiding us in the direction He wants us to go.  Sometimes we make a wrong turn and He is faithful to help us get back on the right path.

Rerouting | Part One - Pastor Mike Schreiner

This past week our kids have been experiencing our VBS program entitled ROAR! Each day we have been teaching them Bible stories, and stretching their faith in and reliance on Jesus. We figured you guys could use some of that too, and so this week we are beginning a series from an obscure passage of scripture about a guy who chased a lion into a pit on a snowy day. This three part series is designed to challenge us all to recognize the path of our spiritual journey and overcome the many obstacles in our way to become all God has created us to be. Join us this week as Pastor Keith kicks off this faith building series.

This past week our kids have been experiencing our VBS program entitled ROAR! Each day we have been teaching them Bible stories, and stretching their faith in and reliance on Jesus. We figured you guys could use some of that too, and so this week we are beginning a series from an obscure passage of scripture about a guy who chased a lion into a pit on a snowy day. This three part series is designed to challenge us all to recognize the path of our spiritual journey and overcome the many obstacles in our way to become all God has created us to be. Join us this week as Pastor Keith kicks off this faith building series.

Chase The Lion, Week 1 - Pastor Keith Scarborough

Michael Brownlee

In this episode we chat all things mens ministry, from the upcoming Dad Daughter Dance to UFC Fight Nights.We were pumped to get lay mens ministry leader Michael Brownlee in the studio to fill us in on all the fun and good work the men of MSC are doing.

In this episode we chat all things mens ministry, from the upcoming Dad Daughter Dance to UFC Fight Nights. We were pumped to get lay mens ministry leader Michael Brownlee in the studio to fill us in on all the fun and good work the men of MSC are doing.

The Well: Dad Daughter Dance with Michael Brownlee

The Herberger family went through unimaginable pain.  The pain could have torn them apart but, it brought them together.  Listen to the full story about how God used loss to bring them closer to each other and closer to Him.

The Herberger family went through unimaginable pain.  The pain could have torn them apart but, it brought them together.  Listen to the full story about how God used loss to bring them closer to each other and closer to Him.

The Well: Herberger Story

PLUS + SIDE Church - A Well for the Next GenerationWe’re in crisis: an entire generation of young people are being attacked—in their homes, at school, and 24/7 on social media. Too often, their response is self-hatred and self-harm. Sadly, “Christian” students struggle as much as non-Christians. Culture doesn’t have the answer (it’s part of the problem). Schools don’t have the time to answer. And by and large, churches haven’t stepped up. Join us this weekend as Pastor Mike shares how God has called MSC to the PLUS + SIDE—to be a church that equips the next generation with an identity in Jesus—an identity which gives them help and hope to not just survive, but to thrive!

PLUS + SIDE Church - A Well for the Next GenerationWe’re in crisis: an entire generation of young people are being attacked—in their homes, at school, and 24/7 on social media. Too often, their response is self-hatred and self-harm. Sadly, “Christian” students struggle as much as non-Christians. Culture doesn’t have the answer (it’s part of the problem). Schools don’t have the time to answer. And by and large, churches haven’t stepped up. Join us this weekend as Pastor Mike shares how God has called MSC to the PLUS + SIDE—to be a church that equips the next generation with an identity in Jesus—an identity which gives them help and hope to not just survive, but to thrive!

Plus + Side, Part 3: Mike Schreiner

Enlarge My PerspectiveGod delights in hearing our prayers as well as in answering them. But listening is an equally important aspect of prayer. Listening to what God is saying--in reply to our prayers, as well as in the silence. ("Be still and know I am God.")  Without listening, we can demote God to our Celestial Personal Assistant, who's main job is to "help me." Join us this weekend as Pastor Mike teaches on the wisdom of growing our perspective of prayer from only, "God, help me" to also include, "God, help me help you."

Enlarge My Perspective God delights in hearing our prayers as well as in answering them. But listening is an equally important aspect of prayer. Listening to what God is saying--in reply to our prayers, as well as in the silence. ("Be still and know I am God.")  Without listening, we can demote God to our Celestial Personal Assistant, who's main job is to "help me." Join us this weekend as Pastor Mike teaches on the wisdom of growing our perspective of prayer from only, "God, help me" to also include, "God, help me help you."

Bold Prayer, Part 2: Pastor Mike Schreiner

A Well For PrayerJoin us this weekend as we begin a new series, where we share the vision of what a PLUS + SIDE church looks like. Pastor Mike will teach that, while all churches say prayers, PLUS + SIDE churches come together and pray in a way which UNITES God's people and UNLEASHES God's power. Learn how to move your life to the PLUS + SIDE!

A Well For Prayer Join us this weekend as we begin a new series, where we share the vision of what a PLUS + SIDE church looks like. Pastor Mike will teach that, while all churches say prayers, PLUS + SIDE churches come together and pray in a way which UNITES God's people and UNLEASHES God's power. Learn how to move your life to the PLUS + SIDE!

Plus + Side, Part 1: Pastor Mike Schreiner

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