Spiritual Realm How do you define who or what a disciple is? Matthew 4:19 (NIV84) “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” o In the invitation is the definition • A Disciple is someone who is: o Committed to Following Jesus o Committed to being Changed by Jesus o Committed […]
Am I Accepted? REVIEW • This series is about death by suicide. • There are several factors that need to be dealt with… Lack of stable depth in families causing relational isolation. Too much brain activity. Lack of real rest for our bodies and minds. Predisposition for mental illness including a lack of serotonin and […]
THIS WEEK: GODLINESS AND CONTENTMENT LEADS TO WEALTH/GAIN. Because of what God has done for us, revealed to us, and how we respond. 1 Timothy 6:2b–10 (NIV) These are the things you are to teach and insist on. 3If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ […]
THIS WEEK: GODLINESS AND CONTENTMENT LEADS TO WEALTH/GAIN. Because of what God has done for us, revealed to us, and how we respond. 1 Timothy 6:2b–10 (NIV) These are the things you are to teach and insist on. 3If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ […]
Determined to Walk in Wisdom Who was Daniel? Daniel 1:3-4 (NIV) Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, chief of his court officials, to bring into the king’s service some of the Israelites from the royal family and the nobility— 4 young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick […]
Determined to Walk in Wisdom Daniel and His friends are determined not to defile themselves • They were determined to do what had been commanded by God in scripture • There was a repentance in Daniel –It’s one thing to turn away from the wrong direction but we don’t want to turn to a different […]
Perspective in the Crazy THIS WEEK – WISDOM UNDER FIRE: PERSPECTIVE AND UNITY As the people of God, we are called to be unified together as believers in all circumstances, especially in times of trial and difficulty and amidst differing perspectives and disagreement. Having wisdom when you’re under fire means choosing to fight the right […]
Perspective in the Crazy The book of Daniel • Daniel needs wisdom under fire • How Daniel got to Babylon Wisdom is the quality of discerning what is true, what is ethically right, and what should be done in different situations. • Daniel was determined to stay pure in Gods sight • His determination led […]
Perspective in the Crazy Perspective – “A particular attitude towards something or a way of looking at something. A point of view” As Christians we are called to hold a Godly, biblical perspective! Not one based on all the things I listed above… We call this a biblical worldview We must know God! We have to be […]
Expectations and Communication Expectations – a strong belief that something will happen or belief that something should be a certain way. 1. Realities that influence relational expectations: • God created us uniquely, we each think and process life differently. • Remember men and women are wired very differently. • We attach different meanings to the same […]
Expectations and Communication Preview • Home Wrecker #2 – Misaligned Expectations and Poor Communication We are so diverse and different, by God’s creative design – How we process information; Personality types; Love & Apology languages; Family of origin mindsets; Preferences; Likes & dislikes, etc, etc The Key to Defeating the Home Wrecker in each of […]
Expectations and Communication THIS WEEK – HOME WRECKERS: WRONG EXPECTATIONS & POOR COMMUNICATIONS GOAL: REPLACE what WRECKS with what CONNECTS The WRONG EXPECTATIONS of POOR COMMUNICATIONS • The right expectations are biblical expectations, not preferential expectations. • Having biblical expectations means having them for others and for yourself. Matthew 7:3-5 (NIV) – “Why do you […]
End Times Introduction: • There are many issues right now: Pandemics, social and cultural changes. • There are current and future economic concerns. • There are political issues. • People are feeling less than secure: There is an increase in addictions – violence—mental health issues –on and on. • In Jesus’ day people were seemingly […]
Signs of the Times Purpose of series: We want to help you BE READY! Recap: When it comes to the End Times Conversation: 1. HUMILITY IS KEY – No one knows when the end will be! Even Jesus (Matt 24) said He didn’t know the exact hour. 2. The mystery of the End Times is […]
Signs are important 1. They keep you watching – alertness 2. When they happen it’s a blessing for those who tend to fall asleep Unpacking Matthew 24 – Matthew 24:1–3 (NIV) • Notice 3 questions • When will the temples destruction come, The sign of your coming, The end of the age • There is a […]
Signs of the Times THE DISCIPLES ASK JESUS FOR SIGNS (Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21) Matthew 24:1-3 (NIV) – Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. “Do you see all these things? ” he asked. “Truly I tell you, not […]