The Best Meal Ever! | Messy Church, Part 17 Lord’s Supper Eucharist Communion 4 ways for us to better understand communion: 1. Communion is a family affair 1 Corinthians 11:17-20 But in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for t …
Gender Clarity: God’s Truth For A Confused Culture | Messy Church, Part 16 1 Corinthians 11:2 Now I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions evenas I delivered them to you. 1 Corinthians 11:3 But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the …
Everyday To The Glory Of God | Messy Church, Part 15 Jesus doesn’t want to merely be part of your life, he wants to be the whole of your life. Honor God / Give into the devil Put others first / Focus on yourself Give your life away / Gain the whole world 1 Corinthians 10:20 I do not want you to be p …
Surviving the Wilderness | Messy Church, Part 14 How to survive in the wilderness: 1. Know God’s Story 1 Corinthians 10:1-6 For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, 2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and …
What Race Are You Running? | Messy Church, Part 13 Run well and finish strong. What race are we truly running? Values Schedules (MULTILINE) Paul’s example: 1. Paul’s rights 1 Corinthians 9:1-14 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord …
Faithful In Your Freedom | Messy Church, Part 12 1 Corinthians 8:1-3 Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” This“knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up. 2 If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. 3 But if anyone …
A Divided Heart | Messy Church, Part 11 Divided hearts focus on the details of circumstances -> Anxious about the details (pleasures, comfort, and physical needs) -> Discontent in our circumstances-> (MULTILINE) To fully address our circumstances, we need to do these 2 things: 1) Add …
The Resurrection of Christ | Messy Church, Part 10 How do you really know if the thing most important to you is worthy of being in the place ofmost importance? 1. The Importance of the Gospel 1 Corinthians 15:1-3 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, …
What Is Marriage All About? | Messy Church, Part 9 You like You love You get engaged You marry You die “The state of being united as spouses in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law.” – Webster’s Dictionary Paul has a different view on marriage in 1 Corinthians 7 1. Marr …
Messy Church, pt 8 – “God’s Design for Sex” “There is a God-shaped vacuum in the heart of each man which cannot be satisfied by anycreated thing but only by God the Creator, made known through Jesus Christ.” – Blaise Pascal Love / Sexual pleasure Identity, Value, and Happiness “We are witnessing a m …
Disputable Matters | Messy Church, Part 7 Examples of Christians publicly airing grievances/filing lawsuits against fellow believers: – Defamation – Discrimination – Divorce – Sexual Abuse Allegations – Church Elections – Breach of Contract and Conspiracy Most of us when wronged, insist on making th …
How To Deal With Sin In The Church | Messy Church, Part 6 Who are we to judge? “I’m a brother/sister in Christ” “I have the truth of Scripture and I love you enough to tell you the hard stuff.” How do we deal with sin in the church? Corinth was known for sexuality Temples were dedicated to Aphrodite …
Warnings And Wisdom | Messy Church, Part 5 “If you do this/that you are going to hurt yourself” 1 Corinthians 4:14 I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. 5 Warnings/Wisdom from Paul: 1. Be careful how you define success 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 This i …
Time To Grow Up | Messy Church, Part 4 Expectations change as a person gets older. 1 Corinthians 3:1-4 But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. 2 I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it. And even now you …
Shaped By God’s Wisdom | Messy Church, Part 3 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. 2 For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness …
Find Your Boast In The Lord | Messy Church, Part 2 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will …
Messy Church, pt 1 – “When You’ve Lost Your Way” 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes ,2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every …
Displaying Jesus’ Love To Broken And Lost Communities | Church In 3D (2024), Part 3 God has a mission God sends us out with a mission God places us on a team to fulfill the mission. 1. God has a mission John 3:17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the …
Church in 3D, pt 2 – “Develop meaningful relationships while growing towards Christ-like maturity ” Lead people to discover, DEVELOP, and display full devotion to Jesus Christ ….Develop meaningful relationships while growing towards Christ-like maturity. Knowing the feeling of loneliness Wanting t …
Church in 3D, pt 1 – “Discovering a life-giving relationship with Jesus” To lead people to DISCOVER, develop, and display full devotion to Jesus Christ. 1. What has God done for us? 2. How do we respond to Him? The World’s Way—if you achieve then you receive. God’s Way—Jesus achieved now we receive. …
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The Battle Of Christmas | Rediscovering Christmas, Part 4 (Christmas Eve) “We have actually flown 120 feet. Will be home for Christmas.” “How nice. The boys will be home for Christmas.” Arrival Finish line Christmas is not just the end of a promise Christmas is also the beginning of a battle. “I’m s …
Rediscovering Christmas, pt 3 – “The Battle for the Throne” “No. Price too high.” “No price too high.” Some worship this newborn king…Others want to ensure he never reaches the throne Matthew 2 (selected verses) Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, …
What If God Was One Of Us? | Rediscovering Christmas, Part 2 Matthew 1:18-25 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the HolySpirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a ju …
Rediscovering Christmas Through The Genealogy Of Christ | Rediscovering Christmas, Part 1 Matthew 1:1-18 (selected verses) The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.3 and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron th …
When God Hits The Reset Button | Ruth: The Road To Redemption, Part 4 What seemed like a certain loss all of a sudden became a chance for redemption. What if there was no “Reset” button? Imagine if the road to redemption led to a dead end. (MULTILINE) Ruth 3:12-13 And now it is true that I am …
Ruth: The Road to Redemption, pt 3 – “You don’t have to live life empty” Ruth 2:23 So she kept close to the young women of Boaz, gleaning until the end of the barley and wheat harvests. And she lived with her mother-in-law. Mistakes we make in the past often leave us feeling hopeless for the future. …
Ruth: The Road to Redemption, pt 2 – “Where is God in all of this?” Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. (MULTILINE) Ruth 1:20 She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi (pleasant); call me Mara (bitter), for the Almighty has dealt very bitt …
IHTF, pt 8 – I have this friend who votes differently than me What does my friend think, feel, or believe… Your friend may have very different views than you when it comes to the economy, foreign policy, abortion, sexuality, guns, etc. There are issues that, for a Christian, should be non-negotiab …
I Have This Friend…Who’s An International Worker | I Have This Friend, Part 7 What does my friend think, feel, or believe? (MULTILINE) 1. Think – Crowds of people are still coming into the greenhouse. – talk about prayer list. (MULTILINE) 2. Feel – tired – we’re currently on a quasi-sabbatical. Go …
IHTF, pt 6 – I have this friend whose is struggling with Homosexuality/Transgenderism 1 Peter1 3:15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, We are …
IHTF, pt 5 – “I have this friend whose child walked away from the Lord” “I have this friend whose child walked away from the Lord… ”What does my friend believe, think, or feel…. Grief Shame Hopelessness Fear What does the Bible have to say….. God loves your child more than you do. Psalm 139 Ro …
I Have This Friend…Who Doesn’t Think Going To Church Matters | I Have This Friend, Part 4 What does my friend believe, think, or feel… Hypocrisy Judgmental Attitudes Irrelevant Previous hurts and hangups Lack of time Carey Nieuwhof highlights 10 reasons for a decrease in church attendance in ou …
I have this friend…, pt 3 I have this friend who doesn’t believe in God or trust the Bible “I have this friend who doesn’t believe in God or trust the Bible.” Barna Research: Atheism has grown from 11% in 2003 to 21% in 2018. 6% of American adults have a biblical worldview. Subjective Truth What d …
I Have This Friend…Who Has Stage 4 Cancer | I Have This Friend, Part 2 What does my friend feel, think, or believe…. Fear Deep Sadness Worry Doubts/Question faith Anger Pain “God whispers to us in our pleasures but shouts in our pain.” – C.S. Lewis Psalm 88:1-4,18 O Lord, God of my salvation, I cr …
I Have This Friend…Contemplating Suicide | I Have This Friend, Part 1 “I have this friend who is contemplating suicide” ”What does my friend feel, think, or believe? Overwhelmed Hopeless Lonely Low self-esteem Feelings of worthlessness Unbearable pain Trivialize pain (“It’s not that bad”) Over-spi …
Fellowship | Made For More, Part 5 Koinonia- A partnership to the mutual benefit of those involved Fellowship is not going to church and saying hello to people and it’s not going to a small group Fellowship rarely happens when you are not physically going to church and it’s even more rare if …
The Time. The Place. The People John 4:35 Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people …
Made For More, pt. 3: Ministry What is Ministry? “In Christianity, ministry is an activity carried out by Christians to express or spread their faith, the prototype being the Great Commission.”-Wikipedia Matthew 28:18-20 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on ear …
Discipleship | Made For More, Part 2 “I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea.” Romans 16 (NIV) διάκονος – cares for the poor and distributes the money collected for their use “2 I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and to give her any he …
We settle for less, when we were made for more. Matt 22:37-38, Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.” Worship, is really about worth-ship. Romans 1:18-25 18 The wrath of God is being re …
EXPERIENCE IS NOT ENOUGH Hebrews 6:1-9 (NASB) TASTING GOD First, we can have been “enlightened.” Second, we can have “tasted of the heavenly gift.” Third, we can be “partakers of the Holy Spirit.” Fourth, we can have “tasted of the good word of God.” Fifth, we can have “tasted…of the powers of the a …
3 Pursuits That Will Sabotage Your Faith – Walking Free, pt. 13 In our pursuit of Jesus there are lesser pursuits that will sabotage our relationship with God. Galatians 6:11 See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. Galatians 6:12-18 12 It is those who want to make a good …
Walking Free, pt. 12 Getting a Dog. Locking up the church. Who is responsible? Throat to choke. Galatians 6:1-10 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. 2 Bear one another …
A Tale of Two Trees – Walking Free, pt. 11 Galatians 5:16-26 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep …
Walking Free, pt 10 – “Keep Running Your Race” Galatians 5:1-15 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.2 Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you.3 I testify again to every man who …
Walking Free, pt 9 – “Don’t Turn Back” Galatians 4:8-31 Formerly, when you did not know God, you were enslaved to those that by nature are not gods.9 But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elementary principles of t …
Walking Free, pt 8 – “Our Adoption From Slaves to Sons” Galatians 4:1-7 I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the ownerof everything, 2 but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by his father. 3 In thesame way we also, when we were …
Walking Free, pt 7 – “Promise over Performance” Galatians 3:14-29 so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith. To give a human example, brothers: even with a man- made covenant, no one annuls it or adds to it …
“Approved by God” / Walking Free pt 6 Gal 3:1 “O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified.” It’s foolish to try to prove yourself to God. Why is it foolish to try to prove ourselves to God? Gal 3:2-5 2 Let me ask you onl …
Walking Free, pt 5 – “My confidence comes in Christ” Galatians 2:11-21 But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. 12 For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing th …
Walking Free, pt 4 – “Some things never change…and some that should” Galatians 2:1-10 Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me. 2 I went up because of a revelation and set before them (though privately before those who seemed influential) the …
God’s Calling | Walking Free, Part 3 Know what God says you can’t do what God wants you to do unless you know what God wants you to do. Do what God says When we know what God’s word says it’s time do what God’s word says. Glorifying God is the Goal When we know what God says and we do what God says …
There’s only one solution Ephesians 1:6-10 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we …
Walking Free, pt 1 – “When Grace is Not Enough” The “just add water” cake The “one egg” cake We’re much more likely to accept something when we’re asked to contribute something. Galatians 1:1-5 Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him …
Luke Season 2, pt 13 – “An Anchor For Your Faith” Luke 24:36-53 As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!” 37 But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do …
The first reason you need to see the empty tomb for yourself is because…. Not just a story its history. There is actual historical documentation from Roman, Jewish, and Secular historians that talk about the life, death, and burial of Jesus. 36 hours later the tomb that Jesus was buried in was empty …
Luke Season 2, pt 11 – “Hearts Exposed” Luke 23:1-25 Then the whole company of them arose and brought him before Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, “We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding us to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king.” 3 And …
Luke Season 2, pt 10 – “Failing Forward” Luke 22:31-34 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” 33 Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready t …
Luke Season 2, pt. 9 – The Lord’s Supper “The Church of the Holy Radiator” Luke 22:14-20 14 And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. 15 And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you I will not eat it un …
Luke Season 2, pt 8 – “Now in Light of Then” Luke 21:25-36 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26 people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the …
Is This The End? – Luke Season 2, pt.7 Luke 21:5-19 5 And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, 6 “As for these things that you see, the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down. …
Luke Season 2, pt 6 – “Taxpayers and Image Bearers” Fish out of water… Two simultaneous identities: Citizens of Heaven Citizens of the U.S.A. Luke 20:19-26 The scribes and the chief priests sought to lay hands on him at that very hour, for they perceived that he had told this parable against them, b …
Luke Season 2, pt 5 – “From Rejection to Redemption” Luke 20:1-18 *One day, as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes with the elders came up 2 and said to him, “Tell us by what authority you do these things, or who it is that gave you …
Luke Season 2, pt 4 – “How Jesus Changes People” What does it mean for someone to be lost? Separation Sin These are people who search for significance, meaning, fulfillment in STUFF, only to be left feeling completely empty because they are looking in the wrong direction. Luke 19:1-10 He entered Jer …
Luke Season 2, pt 3 – “When goodness keeps us from God” Luke 18:9-14 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: 10 “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee, sta …
Luke Season 2, pt 2 – “Pleasure to Serve” “MY PLEASURE!” BIG IDEA: Christians should love to serve others with pleasure. Luke 17:7-10 “Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and recline at table’? 8 Will he not rath …
Luke Season 2, pt 1 – “No Regrets Stewardship” Regrettable Purchases? Luke 16:1-13 He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. 2 And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about y …
Church in 3D, pt 3 – “Displaying Jesus’ love to the Lost” 17,428 unique people groups 7,400+ of them considered unreached 42% of the world’s population 3.2 billion do not have access to the Bible We don’t really care that much! If you have a compelling reason to do something, you’ll do it. 4 Compell …
Church in 3D, pt 2 – “Developing life-long learners and followers of Jesus” Develop spiritual maturity Develop meaningful friendships Luke 8:4-8 And when a great crowd was gathering and people from town after town came to him, he said in a parable, 5 “A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowe …
Church in 3D, pt 1 – “Discovering a Life-Giving Relationship with Jesus” Knowing about does not equal personally knowing. What does it look like for someone to discover Jesus? How does God make that happen? What is our part in the process? John 1:35-40 The next day again John was standing with two o …
Christmas Eve 2022 “The King & Christmas” Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Government As much as Christmas is about a baby, …
Ephesians, pt 15 – “Ready and Equipped for Battle” A life with Jesus is not a walk on a beach, it is a battle in a war zone. Ephesians 6:10-24 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the d …
Ephesians, pt 14 – “The God who meets us where we are” Ephesians 6:5-9 Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, 6 not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, …
Children and Parents – Ephesians pt. 13 Every kid struggles to obey their parents, every parent struggles to raise their kids well. Ephesians 6:1-4 NIV 6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so …
The Secret To A Good Marriage – Ephesians pt 12 What’s the secret to a good marriage? Matt 19:4-6 He answered, “Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female, 5 and said, ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and t …
Ephesians, pt 11 – “How to NOT be Stupid” Ephesians 5:15-22 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for …
Ephesians, pt 10 – “Walk Your Talk” We can’t allow our behavior to be disconnected from the message we proclaim. If we are going to talk the talk, we also need to walk the walk How do we walk? 1. We walk in love Ephesians 5:1-2 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, …
Ephesians, pt 9 – “In Style” Certain styles are meant to go out of style! There are certain things we had in our lives as a non-Christians, that we need to take off; and there are certain things, now that we are believers, that we need to put on. Ephesians 4:17-32 Now this I say and testify in the L …
Ephesians, pt 8 – “When Each Part does Their Part” God wants EVERYONE to grow to maturity. While Jesus invites us to come as we are, He doesn’t want us to stay as we are. Ephesians 4:7-16 But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. 8 Therefore it says, “When he a …
Ephesians, pt 7 – “Walk this Way” Our faith needs to be authenticated by our walk. Ephesians 4:1-6 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in lo …
Ephesians, pt 6 – “My Prayer for our Church” Ephesians 3:14-21 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner bei …
Ephesians, pt 5 – “Who we are in Christ” Ephesians 3:1-13 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— 2 assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have writ …
“No Longer Divided”, Ephesians pt 4 We love to divide people into groups for all sorts of reasons. -Some groups we like. -Some groups we do not. The Ephesians divided into groups that could not stand each other. Ephesians 2:11-12 11 Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, call …
Ephesians, pt 3 – “This is My Story” We all have a story… BC AD There are 3 chapters to our stories… Who we were Who we are Who we are called to be Chapter 1: Who we were The Walking Dead Ephesians 2:1-3 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of …
Ephesians, pt 2 – “Praying for One Another” The more I know, the more I know there’s more to know. Ephesians 1:15-17 For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17 …
Ephesians, pt 1 – “Counting Every Blessing” Ephesians 1:1-14 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Je …
Not In A Good Place | Faith Full, Part 12 Matt 5:45 “… He[God] makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” Where do I go when I’m not in a good place? 13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. 14 Is any …
Faith-FULL, pt 11 – “Jesus is Coming Back” James 5:1-9 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. 2 Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your fle …
Faith-FULL pt 10 – A Transformed Life Phil 3:12-14 “12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind a …
Faith-FULL, pt 9 – “The Enemy in Me” James 3:16-18 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. 18 And a harvest …
Faith-FULL pt 8 – Wise Ways Our decisions will determine our destination. Godly Wisdom Earthly Wisdom What is my purpose? Wisdom is not merely intellectual ascent but it’s a guide for life. James 3:13 “13 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meek …
Together Day 2022 Galatians 6:8-9 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Acts 2:1 …
Faith Full, Part 7 – “The Incredible Power of Your Words” James 3:1-12 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. 2 For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, …
Faith-FULL, pt 6 – “Can your faith save you?” There are things we learn that have no bearing on how we live. There are things we discover that end up changing our lives. James 2:14-17 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a …