REVIEW We often live lives too fast paced, too busy, too full of a schedule This is unhealthy and it leads to poor health in other areas of our lives (physical, mental, emotional, relational, spiritual, etc) Jesus lived the most profound life full of meaning and purpose yet He wasn’t hurried. He invites us to […]
Unexpected Unhurrying: God wants us to rest in Him – The world is exhausting – suffering is a result even for believers A disciple of Jesus rests — Jesus Himself had a lifestyle of withdrawing – resting God wants us to rest – the law – Romans 8:29 (NIV) 29 For those God foreknew he […]
Review • God wants to rescue us from the busyness we have created by helping us understand what godly rhythms and pacing are for our life. • Our culture says that we have to move fast to experience everything there is in life to experience. It also says that if we aren’t moving fast and […]
In our culture being busy is a badge of honor – a good thing — Being bored is not an option – pausing means I have to stop and consider what I have been running from and I don’t want to do that A hurried life is an unhealthy life – We Americans – the […]
Anyone ever feel any tension with the Christmas season? Gifts? Busy schedules? Family dynamics? Prioritizing God? REVIEW A Simple Christmas – seeking to cut through the chaos so we can maintain a heart of worship amidst all the busy and pressure and crazy Last week – the reminder to choose Humility and reject Entitlement […]
In this series we are talking about how most of us experience a version of Christmas that is far more complex than it was designed to be. The question we are asking is, “Does the way you celebrate Christmas produce God’s desired way for you to experience it?” What are you entitled to? […]
Introduction Some people do have a simple Christmas, and I have heard some great ideas on how to make Christmas simple and have it be something that builds up rather than drains However, for many the word ‘simple’ doesn’t fit with Christmas When something is already complicated/complex the only way to change that is […]
Generosity and Sacrifice 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 Context We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God, granted to the churches of Macedonia: During a severe testing by affliction, their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowed into the wealth of their generosity. I testify that, on their own, according to their ability […]
Review We have looked at two analogies: Rivers and Rocks Psalm 1:1–6 (NIV) 1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates […]
Discipleship requires that we learn to obey all that Jesus has commanded Resources—Randy Alcorn – The Treasure Principle Matthew 28:18–20 (NIV) 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the […]
Bottom Line: Jesus’ Church is victorious as we commit to doing the right things the right way. Review: We are establishing a culture of values The 7 Essentials so far: Abide in Christ, Reach the Lost, Connect the Unconnected, Chase the Strays, Shepherd Toward Spiritual Maturity… Today we focus on our last 2 Essential […]
Review Vision –Mission –Process The 7 Essentials – values that create a discipleship culture Abiding, Reaching the lost – Connecting the unconnected bringing people into connection and pursuing those who separate –Colossians 2:6–7 (NIV) 6So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, 7 rooted and built up […]
Review Vision, Mission, Process 7 Essentials ….1 Abide, 2. Reach the Lost Every disciple Accepts Jesus, Abides with Him and the result is Connection and helping others get and stay connected 3rd Essential— We Connect the unconnected –Its Jesus’ model for discipleship that leads to community In addition to -not graduating from abiding and […]
Review Vision Mission Process Share—Connect —Minister —Disciple 7 Essential core values –that come from the process guide our culture Last week + We accept Him and Abide in Him As we Abide with Him our perspective and character changes by the power of the Holy Spirit We are given a new life – and a […]
Intro: • Faithfully following in the right direction –together • Why we do this series –those around forget –and there are those who are new • Deuteronomy 31:9– every 7 years –Yearly festivals • These foundational beliefs and practices have bound those together who participate • We must have the same language – playbook if […]
Review- Abiding – spending time in the presence of God starts the process and leads to everything else Last week –reminder of who we are before God leads to restored relationship with others. (there are boundaries needed in some cases) Matthew 6:9–14 (NIV) 9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, […]