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 […]
The Return and The Rapture There will be a return But Jesus’ plan was not to raise from the dead, conquer Rome, and then set up His kingdom right then and there…John 14:1-3 (NIV) There will be a rapture • Along with the return of Jesus we also want to take a look at what we […]
1 Chronicles 29:10-13- Then David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly: “O Lord, the God of our ancestor Israel,[i] may you be praised forever and ever! Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O […]
Jesus was the master disciple maker, and we can study His methods and imitate Him. None of us will ever be perfect at making disciples, but we can look to Him as our perfect example if we want to be a Disciple Maker. Being intentional like Jesus was in what we do is what will […]
How to take back control of your emotions and remind them: “You are not the Boss of me! Emotions are a complex issue. And in the 21st century, the American culture runs rampant with them. People are looking to their emotions for every decision they make, from their relationships to their purchases, from where they […]
Every Father’s Day I am reminded that being a Dad is difficult! It is a high calling. As a Father, you are called to be Protector, Provider, Leader, Teacher, Coach, Encourager and so many other things! But did you know that God has given you everything you need in Jesus Christ to be the Father […]
THE FIRST STEPS FOR A NEW BELIEVER/CHRISTIAN AS YOU ARE BEGINNING THE DISCIPLE’S JOURNEY You have just made the most important decision of your life, and we are celebrating with you! By accepting Jesus into your life, you have taken the initial step of what will be a remarkable journey. The Bible calls this journey […]