This week we are looking at who is the greatest in the kingdom. All believers are a part of the Kingdom of God. When we become a follower of Jesus our primary allegiance changes to reflect the life of a citizen of that kingdom. There are many differences between living for the world and living […]
Question for today: Who is the greatest in this kingdom? Those who are humble are the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Matthew 18:1-4 (NLT) About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child […]
THIS WEEK: THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM The greatest in the Kingdom are those who seek, hear, see and choose to be what King Jesus says is the greatest in his Kingdom. SEEK, HEAR AND SEE THE KINGDOM Matthew 13:10-17 (NIV) – The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to […]
The Greatest Kingdom We are Kingdom people now – strangers and aliens – not of this world Think pre-fall –– a Kingdom of chosen relationship A kingdom of relationship with God Looking forward to that day today The Kingdom of heaven is now in believers – we follow Him are being changed by Him and […]
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. […]
Replacement Principle Introduction: Do you know what Stockholm Syndrome is? Colossians 2:8 HCSB Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit based on human tradition, based on the elemental forces of the world, and not based on Christ. 2 Timothy 2:25&26 HCSB Perhaps God will grant them repentance leading them to the […]
Replacement Principle Review – Battle for your mind Our thought life determines the direction of our behavior and our attitudes. Craig Groeschel *John 8:44 *(ESV) You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, […]
Isaiah 54:10 – For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain. My covenant of blessing will never be broken,”says the Lord, who has mercy on you. REVIEW We have a battle in our minds There is hope to rewire our brains Science shows us […]
Dr. Christopher Yuan articulates a biblical view of sexuality through the narrative of his personal transformation from an agnostic gay man to a Bible professor. He has a message of redemption through Jesus and casts a vision of not embracing our sexuality, but embracing Christ, and shattering the social concepts of gay and straight […]
There are all different kinds of views on economic inequality, and how to close the gap from the rich and the poor. There are all different kinds of views on why poverty exists, and there are all kinds of views on what actually constitutes as someone who is poor or even needy. Capitalism vs. Socialism […]
Critical Race Theory and Racism Why are we talking about Racism and CRT? • Help our kids get ready for the world – Create unity within the body of Christ -To act wisely with unbelievers • What is a race? (new changes made recently to definition) A group of people identified as distinct from other […]
WHY THIS SERIES? Our goal is to teach the truth and equip believers while remaining unified as the family of God. Our challenge in this series – stand firm as the family of God while speaking and living out truth in humility and with wisdom outside of it.Jesus warns his disciples about future realitiesJude 3-4 […]
God’s Design Today we are talking about God’s design for Gender and Sexuality. We are living in a time that Truth itself is controversial! Truth is controversial because it means that you and I can be wrong. People don’t like to be wrong! Don’t be surprised if you hear statements such as: • “If you […]
God’s Design • Our goals for this series: Teach the truth – Equip the saints –Wake people up – Disciples make Disciples • To be unified as the Family of God • To act wisely amongst non-Christians Jesus describes the end times: Matthew 24:10–14 (NIV) Jude 3–4 (NIV) God gave us His Word as a […]
Real Life Ministries Senior Pastor Jim Putman and CDA Campus Pastor Blake Whiteman, North Campus Pastor Jim Blazin, and Hayden Campus Pastor Gave Cleave, to discuss and answer your questions from the sermon series Controversial. The Controversial Sermon Series: Speaking truth in love has never been an easy task, but having integrity and standing firm […]
Personal Testimony – Dr. Christopher Yuan articulates a biblical view of sexuality through the narrative of his personal transformation from an agnostic gay man to a Bible professor. He has a message of redemption through Jesus and casts a vision of not embracing our sexuality, but embracing Christ, and shattering the social concepts of gay and […]