Review • The church is dealing with persecution – unsettling. • Now there are questions about what will happen to those who have died • Three passages we will look into • Look in our resources for two series we did on this issue –The Return of the King and One Minute After You Die. […]
MAIN IDEA: While God doesn’t cause all trials, He allows them, and most importantly – He redeems them. James 1:2-3 NLT “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance […]
Review – The problem – persecution Stand firm in what? —Stand firm in what they had received – teachings The teachings had come from the Lord Jesus – Inspired by the Holy Spirit 2 Thessalonians 2:15 (NIV) 15 So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to […]
Review Context The first church Paul is pushed out of Philippi Those in Macedonia Paul’s concern: They are dealing with persecution. A phrase Paul uses– stand firm – In 1 and 2 Thessalonians as well. Kinds of persecution – social -physical – financial, relational, the temptation to give up all together or come […]
Stand Firm: Week One Sam Meredith REVIEW • Resurrection Sunday – death undone. • The reason for our hope – the historical evidences and truth of Jesus’ bodily resurrection PREVIEW • We’re starting our new series – 1-2 Thessalonians – “Stand Firm.” • Stand Firm – in God’s Word, in our relationship with Him and […]
Review: • The most amazing statement begins in the book of Genesis –in the beginning God created –Created what – a physical universe –there was something else • The bible reveals what He wanted for it and the fact that Humans were special -He wanted relationship with us – we had/have the power to choose […]
Main Idea: Though we will wrestle with sin, it is no longer where we live. We are being transformed day by day with the help of the Holy Spirit. Review: The Passover reminds us that the blood of the lamb released the Israelites from bondage. The Law helped us understand the penalty for sin is […]
Review—Part one: God reveals Himself and His perspective what He thinks people are in bondage to God sees the impact of the curse and cares for Israel Bondage to false Gods, Broken relationship practices A life style that leads to spiritual and physical death Romans 8:18–21 (NIV) 18 I consider that our present sufferings are […]
Easter is coming – our Most important celebration – God actually knows we need celebrations to remember where we came from – who we are—where we are going. We need constant rhythms weekly – communion – celebrations yearly –we forget easily Remembering helps us stay on track Gives us joy in the hard times The […]
Impress: Week Four – The Gap Jim Putman What we have discovered so far Gods plan – abiding in Christ, a part of the spiritual family, a plan for the home sphere, so that we can defeat the enemies in our life. Proactive and Reactive –this week –my home sphere is broken -what now? We […]
Impress: Week Three – The Partnership Jim Putman Review Remember the context […]
Review Look at the overtime podcast for questions you may have to be answered (link at bottom of notes) Resources –Power of Together – and Hope for the Prodigal resources Why this series – so few discipled in the ways of God for the church and home overlap – the impact Everyone has a home […]
tune in TO THE CHURCH IS A TEAM SPORT PODCAST Introducing the “Church is a Team Sport” podcast—a coaching series by Jim Putman for pastors and church leaders who sometimes feel alone and under-resourced when it comes to leading and growing a healthy church. Jim, senior pastor at Real Life Ministries, offers practical, Biblically based […]
The Commitment “That it may go well with you” Deuteronomy 6 & Ephesians 6:1-4 – Impressions Context When God established the nation of Israel during the time of Moses, He incorporated various laws and customs to strengthen their faith both as a nation and as individual families, ensuring a lasting impact on future generations. The […]
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 […]