REVIEW We are in a series that is looking at how we are supposed to grow ourselves as disciples and how we are to help make disciples. In Ephesians, Paul describes what it looks like to be a disciple in every major area or sphere of our life. We call it the 5 Spheres Week […]
In the Runaway Series, Senior Pastor Jim Putman shares his life journey of going from being a prodigal child himself, to becoming the parent of a prodigal child. It is a powerful story of restoration, Biblical truths, and practical advice. Jim walks you through what he and his wife experienced when their oldest son left […]
Foundations for Life – Matthew 7:24-29 & Luke 6:46-49 Context: Matthew chapter seven and Luke chapter six are parallel accounts of Jesus’ sermon. It is likely that it is the same sermon but preached on two different occasions. Matthew’s account is referred to as the “Sermon on the Mount,” whereas Luke’s account is referred to […]
But if you cause… Review: • Jesus is challenging and directing His disciples to have a different world view—glasses • Challenged the norms of the society at His time and in ours • As a disciple, we are following Jesus –being changed by Jesus – and committed to the mission of Jesus Our culture and […]
Review: But I tell you… Jesus several times in the book of Matthew makes a comparison between the way people thought about their world and the new Kingdom He was offering them. Highlighted but the beginning conjunction, “but”. Pitfalls: A Greatly Ignored Teaching of Jesus Matthew 18: 1-14 (ESV) At that time the disciples […]
Companion Podcasts (In these podcasts Jim goes deeper into each week of The Disciple’s Journey Workbook ) Introduction Jim’s introduction to his workbook, The Disciple’s Journey. He defines some of the terms used in the workbook and what the journey looks like. Watch Leader’s Guide Jim does a quick overview of The Disciple’s Journey Leader’s […]
Introduction The world is changing the definitions of words Since most didn’t know the previous definitions they don’t know they have been changed But scripture warns us that there would be distortion 2 Corinthians 11:12–15 (NIV) — 12 And I will keep on doing what I am doing in order to cut the ground from […]
The Greatest Victory Have you ever felt helpless –hopeless? • Was it about a relationship – marriage –child • A job—career • A sickness or disease (for yourself or a loved one) • An addiction • Our country When you felt that way what did you do? • Hide in shame • Run away in […]
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Reality 7: You come to know God by experience as you obey Him, and He accomplishes His work through you WE EXPERIENCE God when we are with Him in relationship In that relationship, He reveals Himself and we join Him in what He is doing We cannot experience Him if we won’t surrender to Him […]
Recap Reality #1-God is at work all around us Reality #2-God desires a personal relationship with us Reality #3-God invites us to join Him in His work Reality #4-God speaks to us (Holy Spirit, word, prayer, circumstances, mature believers) Reality #5-The Crisis of belief The 1st 4 weeks have been about the character of God. […]
Are you dateable? No matter where we turn, the conventional wisdom of this world seems to tell us that marriage is the answer. Finding love—and ultimately getting married—is often the goal presented to us in novels, by our parents, in movies, by our friends, and even in church. We are all looking for something more […]
THE HOME SPHERE Matthew 7:24-27 NIV “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had […]
THIS WEEK: HUMILITY IN THE HOME – BEING A REVOLUTIONARY DISCIPLE IN THE HOME SPHERE It takes humility to … Allow the Church to be your family if you do not have one Learn how to be a disciple from the Church family if you didn’t come from a believing family Learn how to be […]
Acts 11:25–26 (NIV) Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So, for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. A characteristic of a disciple of Jesus […]
In this world many find it hard to stay committed to each other for the long haul in a marriage. It is even harder to stay committed to a church, where you’re dealing with the personalities of not just one person but many. Many may not be mature at loving others or even have a […]