This week we will look at Reframing our thoughts. Reframing – creating a different way of looking at something by changing its meaning. The Apostle Paul was a great example of this practice and discipline. What we know about Paul: He was a devout Jew who became a powerful and influential Pharisee. Phil.3:4-5 He hated […]
REWIRE & REFRAME Neuroplasticity: The capacity of neurons and neural networks in the brain to change their connections and behavior IN RESPONSE to new information, sensory stimulation, development, damage, or dysfunction. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (NIV) – For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we […]
This week – Reframing Think in terms of glasses – if you have the wrong lenses you cannot see clearly I am not talking about positive thinking as if your thoughts change the universe Romans 8:22–31 (NIV) Have the right expectations – we will have to replace and rewire — • Notice – even believers […]
None of us is lovable all of the time–and no one can make us feel worse than those closest to us. So we keep others at arm’s length to protect ourselves, rather than reaching out for relationship. But think of who Jesus invited into his life and ministry. They weren’t always lovable. Yet he modeled […]
You are called to be a disciple. Let me start you off with making it clear that if you have truly accepted Jesus as Savior and Lord, you are a disciple. A disciple has not only been drawn to Jesus, they have also accepted the invitation. If God drew you then He has a purpose […]
Our Church focuses on disciple making Our hope is to help people become mature in Christ Mental health emphasis is a relational emphasis Maturity is to follow Jesus (head) it is being changed by Jesus (heart) and being committed to the mission of Jesus (hands) In relationship, we become mature –our real relationships reveal we […]
Can you think of something quite worthy to you? It may be intrinsic – my wedding ring – it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks it’s worth. It is priceless to me! You may have something of great worth to you because of the experiences you’ve had with something. Example – my fly rod Whatever […]
(Scroll down for video) Is your small group a safe environment where relationships can grow, or do you find that you have a hard time getting people to connect? Connecting with and developing relationships with other believers outside of a weekend service is very important to our spiritual and mental health – God hardwired us […]
Our hope – as we enter the Christmas season Our hope is not in our government Our text Isaiah 9:1–7 (NIV) — 1 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future, he […]
Wonderful Counselor ATTRIBUTES OF GOD REVEALED THROUGH PROPHECY Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor… God reveals himself in the Son. “The government is to be on his shoulders.” – Let’s not […]
Questions: What stood out to you or challenged you from this weeks message? What did you learn about God as wonderful counselor? Read Isaiah 9:6. What goes through your mind from this passage? What are ways that God counsels His people today? How do we see the Father when looking at Jesus? Read James 1:5-6. […]
The Commitment The attitude of the believer: 1 Corinthians 16:1–2 (NIV) — 1 Now about the collection for the Lord’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, […]
THIS WEEK: THE COMMITMENT 2 Corinthians 9:5-15(NIV) – 5So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you in advance and finish the arrangements for the generous gift you had promised. Then it will be ready as a generous gift, not as one grudgingly given. 6Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap […]
The Challenge Exodus 20:3–4 (NIV) We may not create idols like they did in history but we still struggle with idols • Context – there were idols (physical) and internal • God’s word speaks about money and finances because it is a means to pursue our idols Ezekiel 14:1–5 (NIV) Ephesians 5:5 (NIV) Colossians 3:5 […]
FIRST Week One: The Competition This series is designed to help us process our world of distractions and idols; who we need to be and what we are to keep first priority in our lives. Remember whatever is first in our lives is what we worship and what matters most to us. Matthew 6:33 (NIV) But […]
