From Ashes to Beauty - Message Topics

Topic Descriptions

Got Hope? For the Future.
'We are all products of our past but don't have to be prisoners of it.' says best selling author, Rick Warren. Hear Sheryl's remarkable testimony and how to encourage those in your ministry to be set free. People can experience freedom from the "prisons" they may be in.
(I Peter 4:8, Romans 8:1))

Got Hope? For Relationships.
Is freedom through forgiveness possible? Can we really give up the grudge once and for all? Find out what God's word says and receive practical application for your life.
(2 Corinthians 5:21, I Corinthians 13:5, Romans 8:1)

Got Hope? For Adversity.
Trials are inevitable. Pain, trouble and heartache strike every person on the road of life. Sometimes we feel like we are between a rock and a hard place. Discover how we face adversity through faith.
(The Book of Ruth)

Got Hope? For My Body.
Is it possible to stay healthy in a world of fast food? Is an exercise routine obtainable in the fast pace of the fast lane? Find out how to obtain a lifestyle of healthy habits for your body, mind and soul in this practical and guilt-free session.
(Romans 12:1-2, I Corinthians 6:19, 20)

Got Hope? For My Schedule.
Ever felt crunched for time? Find out what to do when you can't do it all. Managing your time is a misnomer. We must learn to manage our selves and our priorities in the time we have. Time logs, humorous quotes and practical helps will be shared.
(Ephesians 5:15, 16, Colossians 2:3)

Got Hope? For My Life.
Is balance possible in the constant spin of this crazy world? Discover three foundational principles to maintaining your life's balance, refocusing your priorities and glorifying God in the midst of your hectic schedule. (Mark 12:30)

Got Hope? For My Transitions.
Someone once said, "The only thing constant in life is change." Learn how to rely on our unchanging, ever-constant and faithful God during your seasons of change. Turn change into opportunities for growth instead of obstacles of fear. (Psalm 102:25-27, Psalm 100:5)

Got Hope? For My Holidays. (Christmas, Thanksgiving or Easter)
Find and maintain love, peace, joy and patience; during the holiday season through worship. A study of the name of God - "Jehovah-Shalom-The Lord is Peace" and Gideon's victory over the evil Amalekite army. (Judges 6, 7)

What Shall I Give Him? (Christmas)
A Christ centered message based the poem (of the same title) by Christina Rosetti. Sheryl shares her testimony with altar call for salvation and opportunities for life change in this meaningful message.

Doing What Our Mothers Said
A Mother's Day message about three Biblical mothers: Hagar (Genesis 16), Hannah (1 Samuel 1:3-6) and Mary (Luke 1:26-32). The focus of the study is to show how these mothers of the Bible listened and obeyed God in each of their unique assignments.

Finding the Passion of God
AW Tozer says, "What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." How do we find our passion for God and how do we keep it?
(A Study of Moses from Exodus 3)

New Retreats!

Draw Me Nearer
God's passion and pursuit of us is never-ending. Hebrews 2:1 warns of paying careful attention to what we have heard or we may drift away from God. A discussion of reasons why we might feel distanced from God and practical steps to regain fellowship. (John 5:1-15)

Strength for Today, Hope for Tomorrow
"Hope, it's been said, is like a bird that senses dawn and carefully
starts to sing while it is still dark." Struggles with shame, guilt, despair, fear, doubt and worth to God are common among women. Sheryl shares practical, biblical truths that bring victory in the darkness, restoring hope for the future. (John 5:1-15, Is. 61:3-7)

A Girl's Guide to God
An exciting journey through the Old Testament with an intriguing study of the names of God. This eventful trip will wake up a quiet time and enhance the worshipper's walk with God. The voyage begins with a premise of why a study of the names of God is essential for every Believer, continues with an overview of the many names of God. The satisfying conclusion is practical applications of the New Testament promises and how to apply the names of God to life situations.

To include: Elohim-Creator, El Elyon-God Most High, Jehovah-Our Most Personal God, Jehovah-Jireh-The God Who Provides and many more. This is an interactive retreat, seminar or experience of God's names as they coincide with His promises.
(Genesis, Exodus, Psalms, Ezekiel, selected New Testament verses)

God is Absolutely Crazy About You
We'll be reminded of God's passion for us as we study Psalm 139. Most of us know the God of the universe created us with a plan and purpose, but does it really make a difference in our daily choices? Do we like who God created us to be? Not always. We will be reminded of God's passionate love and the impact this can make on how we accept ourselves while we embrace God's perfect plan for our lives.

From Ashes To Beauty
Have you ever felt as if your fairytale seems to be a Cinderella story? Are you stuck scrubbing the embers of the fireplace? Ever been surrounded by ashes of loss or the death of dreams? Do you feel covered with cinders of disappointment, discouragement and despair? In this inspired, practical message, three steps will be shared to encourage women to see themselves as the princess God made them. (Psalm 45:11-15)

The Extreme Journey
What a wild ride! Life in Christ involves extreme acceptance, extreme freedom and extreme passion. Find out how much God loves you and why He chose you before the foundation of the world. Discover His plan and purpose through accepting your losses, bitterness and mistakes as you experience healing and hope in His Word, by His spirit. (Exodus 3, Ephesians 2)

Retreats can be fashioned into a day or evening message for any event.

Each presentation is 60 minutes in length; however, full day or weekend retreats are available.

If you would like to book Sheryl for a speaking engagement, please contact Speak Up Speaker Services toll free at 888.870.7719 or email: Speakupinc@aol.com. You can also check out Sheryl on the Speak Up Speaker Services website.

If you would like to contact Sheryl directly, you may email her at Sheryl@FromAshesToBeauty.com