Green Mountain Christian Church
A Neighborhood Church Reflecting the Love and Hope of Jesus
Ron Walter 
When we think about prayer, we often view it as a way to ask God for what we need. But what if there’s something deeper happening when Jesus taught us to pray “give us this day our daily bread”? This familiar phrase from the Lord’s Prayer isn’t just about physical provision—it’s about developing a radical … Read more
When we think about kingdoms, our minds often drift to images of conquest, strategy games like Risk, or historical empires building their dominance through force. But what if God’s kingdom operates on an entirely different principle? What if it’s not about conquest at all, but about something far more intimate and personal? What Does “Your … Read more
When we pray the Lord’s Prayer, we often rush through the familiar words without pausing to consider their deeper meaning. But what does it really mean when we say “hallowed be thy name”? This phrase holds profound significance for our relationship with God, especially when we consider the mysterious nature of God’s name throughout Scripture. … Read more
Have you ever wondered where you truly stand with God? Many of us have experienced that uncomfortable uncertainty in relationships – not knowing if someone cares about us or how they really feel. This same uncertainty can creep into our relationship with God, making it difficult to approach Him in prayer with confidence. Why Jesus … Read more
Have you ever sat down to pray and found yourself staring at the ceiling, unsure of what to say? Maybe you’ve even caught yourself thinking, “Well, God, how’s the weather up there?” That awkward silence can make prayer feel more like a chore than a conversation with the Creator of the universe. This struggle isn’t … Read more
Sometimes the biggest obstacles in life aren’t the actual challenges we face, but the intimidation factor that comes with them. Just like a basketball team that gets psyched out before the game even begins, we can find ourselves paralyzed by fear when we see the “giants” standing between us and what God has called us … Read more
Life often feels like an uphill battle. Just when we think we’ve reached the crest of the hill, we discover there’s more climbing ahead. The early Christians in Philippi understood this struggle all too well, facing severe poverty and persecution for their faith. In Philippians 3:1-14, Paul addresses these struggling believers with powerful insights about … Read more
When life gets hard, it’s natural to ask, “God, what are you doing?” We’ve all experienced those moments when nothing seems to go right—when Murphy’s Law feels like a permanent resident in our lives. In Philippians 1:12-26, the Apostle Paul addresses suffering by sharing his own difficult circumstances, offering us a powerful perspective on how … Read more
In our churches today, there’s often a temptation to turn sermons into something like TED Talks – interesting, motivational speeches designed to make us feel good. But is that really what preaching is supposed to be? When we gather on Sundays, the sermon shouldn’t just be about a charismatic speaker sharing motivational thoughts. True biblical … Read more
