The “peace” spoken of in Galatians 5:22-23 … Is not circumstantial—it’s formational Is a character trait cultivated over timein those who consistently walk by the Spirit Is not a one-time feeling,…
Any joy apart from Christ is incomplete It won’t last. It will fail us when life gets hard. Any joy we try to create on our own—even if it's…
Pentecost wasn’t just a moment of fire—it was the start of something far bigger. A movement of producing fruit. Spiritual fruit in people’s lives. The Sound of Wind, the Fire…
My Notes (observations, insights, thoughts, questions, etc.) You can’t bear fruit if you’re not rooted Abiding = Living Connected Abiding means relationship, not just routine Abide means to stay, to…
My Notes (observations, insights, thoughts, questions, etc.) We were created for glory and in Christ, glory is our destination What Glorifying Grace accomplishes The NATURAL Body – This Life The GLORIFIED…
The Law of The Spirit of Life Sanctifying Grace This is the Holy Spirit’s work within us, shaping us to become more like Christ. When we live under the Sanctifying Grace of…
Justifying Grace A Work of Mercy (Grace), Not Merit It is the moment when God saves us, washes us, and renews us. (Titus 3:4-7) Justifying Grace is God’s act of declaring us righteous and placing…
“The ‘law of the Spirit of life’ means the gospel of Christ, accompanied with the power of the Holy Ghost (Spirit), freeing us both from the guilt and the power…
Jesus Meets Us in the Darkness of Our Grief Resurrection begins in the dark We Don’t Always Recognize Jesus at First Jesus doesn’t need you to find Him—He finds you…
When practicality overshadows purpose, even sacred spaces can lose their way. Jesus didn’t just clean house. He reopened it. Sometimes Jesus has to disrupt the outer court to heal what’s…
Later this week look at Numbers 27 Psalm 23 Ezekiel 34 John 10:1-21 Notice though these examples that Compassionate Leadership has always been central to…
Jesus Was Tired – Just Like Us Jesus understands our weariness Jesus honored His human limits and his need for rest It’s not weakness to rest—it’s wisdom Jesus didn’t quit…
Jesus is fully divine yet he chose to live fully human Jesus did not skip the hard parts of being human. He embraced them Jesus is divine enough to save…
Rejoicing in the Scriptures always begins with… A Commitment to Continual Praise Praise is a Lifestyle, Not Just a Reaction True Praise isn’t based on our feelings or situations, it’s…
Practical steps for engaging with the Bible to Recognize & Respond to God’s call READ the Scriptures Pinky Finger RUMINATE on the Scriptures Ring Finger REMEMBER the Scriptures Middle Finger…
My Notes (observations, insights, thoughts, questions, etc.) The “Right Reason” disciples of Jesus Christ research Scripture is to know God better—allowing Him to transform us as we learn to live…
Practical steps for engaging with the Bible to Recognize & Respond to God’s call READ the Scriptures: RUMINATE on the Scriptures Step 3 Remember the Scripture or Rememberize Relentless approach…
5 Practical steps for engaging with the Bible to Recognize & Respond to God’s call READ the Scriptures: Make Bible Reading a Priority: Regularly spend time reading, or listening to…
This week’s Word of God to light our paths 2 Timothy 3: 16-17 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of…
Spiritual Growth is about growing in faith and drawing closer to God each day, not about being perfect. Seasons of Spiritual Drought in my life aren’t because God stopped speaking,…
Am I where I’m supposed to be? Work at remaining Teachable so I can become Moldable “Speak Lord, for your servant is listening” is not the same as “Here I…
New Year - New Word What Word Are You Standing On This Year? Build your life on the one thing—the one thing that endures forever—the Word of God. Ask the…
“Boxing Up & Storing” or “Treasuring & pondering in our hearts” Returning to the Fields Becoming "shepherds of the story." Staying Faithful in Bethlehem The Sacred Paradox of Mary The…
As we hold onto HOPE, pray for PEACE, and discover glimpses of JOY in our everyday lives, we are reminded that God’s LOVE, revealed through Jesus CHRIST, covers everything. All He ever asks in return…
The Joy of Being Chosen The Joy of Sharing the Story The Joy of Living the Story How I Join the Advent Story this year? Find Joy in Your…
The Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful…
Series Memory Verses Joshua 24:24 NIV And the people said to Joshua, “We will serve the Lord our God and obey him.”
Series Memory Verses Joshua 24:24 NIV And the people said to Joshua, “We will serve the Lord our God and obey him.” What does Josiah, the King, who “He did…
Series Memory Verses Joshua 24:16-25 NIV And the people said to Joshua, “We will serve the Lord our God and obey him.”
Series Memory Verses Colossians 3:23-24 NIV 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will…
Series Memory Verses Colossians 3:23-24 NIV 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will…
Series Memory Verses Colossians 3:23-24 NIV 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will…
W-O-R-K is defined as exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something like a task or undertaking to put forth effort means to make an earnest or strenuous attempt…
My Notes (observations, insights, thoughts, questions, etc.) The Audience hearing Jesus’s Teaching on the Hillside (AKA: “The Sermon on the Mount”) were: Jesus’s Disciples The Crowds (5 types of people):…
We Believe Scripture is Inspired by God God’s Word is effective and purposeful, accomplishing what He intends Gives us Guidance Aids in our Transformation The attentive hearing of God’s Word…
I Believe … the Holy Spirit is fully realized in a Christian’s life by their Love and Obedience to God There is a deep connection between love, obedience, and the…
Knowing & Understanding WHAT we Believe and WHY is foundational to living a purposeful Christian life, impacting others, and standing firm in our faith amid life's challenges. Belief in Jesus…
Knowing & understanding what we believe and why is foundational to living a purposeful Christian life, impacting others, and standing firm in our faith amid life's challenges. We believe… - …
Paul was convinced to do all that was possible to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth, as well as His followers. Why? Jesus wasn’t what Paul was looking “FOR”,…
How to transform God’s expectations into my reality. Believe the Bible is more than words, it’s the T_______ of God (TRUTH) Stop making E__________ (EXCUSES) Stop FAKING Start worshiping God…
Understanding OUR Background To leave the familiar & move to a new, unfamiliar place shown by God can create feelings of: Uncertainty Anxiety Excitement God's Promises and Expectations were to…
Hope is the vision or expectation of a better future, a place or state that surpasses our current circumstances or past experiences. It is the emotional strength that sustains us…
Listen for Jesus to call me by name to give me instructions & insights to ask for my involvement Believe what Jesus says to me Share my fears & concerns…
When Christians and non-Christians wrestle alone with God, based on biblical principles, we often share several common struggles, experiences and responses like Saul after he was blinded. Here are a…
Prayer is the lifeblood of movements If we are going to see movements in our life, church, community, nation, or world, we will need go see a new ongoing commitment…
My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end, nor do I really…
DEVOTED: Definition: to give over or direct (time, money, effort, etc.) to a cause, or activity What were the new Christians “DEVOTED” to… to the apostles’ teaching Taking the Scriptures…
5 Ways to Adjust Your Sails to the Wind of the Holy Spirit Get in the Boat: Gather together with a PURPOSE Raise the Sail: Saturate yourself in the Word…
Jesus proves that He is Alive Jesus COMMANDS his disciples to WAIT. The Holy Spirit empowers & equips us to be more EFFECTIVE witnesses of Jesus Christ Don’t just stand…
The T___________ of worship is directed toward God, the Father (TARGET) The REASON for our worship: SALVATION for us and others The R___________ for true worshipers God is seeking, is…
Individuals who believe they are not trusted by others, struggle to interact or communicate with others, and also wrestle with doing kind, generous, and selfless acts toward others simply out…
My Notes (observations, insights, thoughts, questions, etc.) There is a “Familiarity” to the voice of God that exists in a believer. When you are in “the market” for God/Jesus/the Holy…
My Notes (observations, insights, thoughts, questions, etc.) Jesus & His disciples were S________________ (Separated) Jesus miraculously & unexpectantly comes to His disciples The disciples see Jesus, & though they know…
30 Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked.31 “How can I,” he said, “unless someone…