Practical Messages

Lessons for everyday life, written from the Sunday sermons at Decker Prairie Church of Christ.

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Choosing What Is Worth The Conflict

Decker Prairie Church of Christ

August 23, 2026

Before confronting an offense, ask three honest questions. A look at Proverbs 19:11, Galatians 6:1, and why overlooking is sometimes the loving choice.

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When Forgiveness Is Only the Beginning

Decker Prairie Church of Christ

August 16, 2026

Saying I forgive you is only the start. What Philemon, the prodigal, and John Mark teach about rebuilding trust, bearing fruit, and guarding our words.

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The Weight of Standing In Between

Decker Prairie Church of Christ

What Paul’s mediation between Onesimus and Philemon teaches about the cost of being a true peacemaker rather than a peacekeeper.

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The Hardest Kind of Homecoming

Decker Prairie Church of Christ