WHAT ARE OUR OBJECTIVES? To alert God’s people to deception. Too many have accepted ways of getting information that challenges their faith. To exhort God’s people to start reading Scripture daily in order to prepare themselves for the battle. To prepare the children and grandchildren of God’s people for the ways the […]
THERE ARE VARIOUS OPINIONS ON WHAT WE NEED TO DO OR NOT DO IN ORDER TO PROPERLY TAKE CARE OF THE PLANET. o Plastic straws/Plastic bags o Vegetarians/Vegans o PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals): We are all animals and no animal is better than another. o Logging o Climate change/global warming debate […]
EVER WONDER WHY… WE DO WHAT WE DO IN A WEEKEND WORSHIP SERVICE? Jesus said, “…I will build my church…” (Matthew 16:18), making it clear that the Church is God’s. The first church is what we must measure ourselves by; we’re to be devoted to all the first church was devoted to. TOGETHER, WE ARE […]
1. CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT A GOD WHO LOVES US. Isaiah 9:1-2 1Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, […]
THE HEART OF THE FATHER: GOD IS OUR PROVIDER. The story of Adam and Eve: Genesis 3:1-21 The story of Isaac and Abraham: Genesis 22:1-19 The Story of Jesus: Luke 2:8–14 (NIV) 8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared […]
DON’T BE DECEIVED! Colossians 2:4 “I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments.” Don’t be deceived by: o Fine sounding arguments (v.4) o Hollow and deceptive philosophy (v.8) o Human Traditions (v.8) o Ceremonialism (v.11-17) o Angel worship (v.18) o Asceticism* (v.20-23) *Ascetic (noun): a person who dedicates his […]
CHAPTER 2: ROOTED Colossians 2:6–7 6So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, 7rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Jeremiah 17:7–8 7But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is […]
Abide with Christ Romans 12:1-2 (NIV) 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God— this is your true and proper worship. 2Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. […]
Abide with Christ Today we are talking about ABIDANCE. Misunderstandings about what abidance means: Just have more Faith Read my Bible more (start a Bible reading plan) Pray more (start a prayer journal) Abiding in Christ means doing more for Jesus Abidance means that I don’t need to do anything… that I just simply sit on […]
Abide with Christ REVIEW • The purpose of the series • Real Life’s vision, mission, methods, and making disciples (with the help promised by the Holy Spirit). • The definition of a disciple (Matthew 4:19): someone who is following Jesus, being changed by Jesus, and committed to the mission of Jesus. • The relational vehicle, […]
The Home THE HOME SPHERE: WITHIN EPHESIANS WE SEE… • Everyone has a home, but it doesn’t always look the same. • If you are married, or planned to be married, Ephesians 5 is your architectural plans (amongst other Scripture). • If you are not married, when you give advice to those who are married […]
Trustworthy This series is all about Relationships and the things that can be cause damage to those relationships” Today we are going to focus on what it means to be trustworthy. It’s important that we look at ourselves first before we try to fix everyone else around us… Matthew 7:3-5 3 Why do you see the […]
Trustworthy Trustworthy: Worthy of confidence –Dependable –Faithful 1. Trustworthiness in relationship creates a safe place to reveal who you really are. 2. Trustworthiness determines the depth of every relationship. 3. Abiding in Jesus determines your trustworthiness – Jesus roots you to trustworthiness. Jesus is a perfect picture of trustworthiness • As I spend time with […]
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 […]
Finding peace in a world of anxiety Do you sometimes feel the stress and anxiety of life is overwhelming? Do you find yourself tired and worn down, struggling to continue with the day-to-day battles? I want you to know that you are not alone in that —I have struggled with this too. And apparently so […]
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 […]