A disciple in the 5 spheres –abiding –identity –purpose –strength is the starting place As we abide we receive directions and power for every part of our lives This matters for singles too The focus for this series is the home sphere Mental health is built into us in our interactions within our homes –proactive […]
Over the next few weeks, we will be diving into topics that stall out most relationships: Communication – Intimacy – and Finances. One, or sometimes all, of these have caused unwanted tension in our marriages and homes. We will spend some time figuring out God’s design for marriages, what it says in the Bible about […]
Update on Ethiopia TRIP 2024: PODCAST WITH JIM PUTMAN Jim Putman, Senior Pastor of Real Life Ministries, and Dave Campbell, International Discipleship Pastor, talk about their recent trip to Ethiopia and how God is moving in that place. watch video Update on Uganda Trip 2024: Podcast with Jim Putman Jim shares about his recent visit […]
What does the Christmas story reveal to us then about who God is? 1) He loves you. John 3:16 (NIV)—For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Love is at the core of who God is. Everything […]
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Week 1: Introduction and Abide Sphere In this introduction episode, Jim Putman, Senior Pastor at Real Life Ministries, talks about what it means to be a Disciple of Jesus and find our Identity in Christ, and why everything hinges on our Abide Sphere. Click to download sermon notes Watch Week 2: The Church Sphere In […]
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 […]
REVIEW: God offers an invitation to all to believe and trust in him and his truth – his word Jesus calls those who believe his disciples – his learners, students, adherents, followers who learn to trust God, to be changed by him and to be partners with him in his mission As disciples we are […]
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 […]