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 […]
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 […]