The 2nd | The Spiritual Side of Conflict
We are continuing the path down how to resolve conflict, and we start to look at the spiritual aspects of conflict. The Bible is clear that our battle is not just against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. When we… Continue reading The 2nd | The Spiritual Side of Conflict
The 2nd | The Lord, Our Banner
“Jehovah Nissi” means “The Lord is Our Banner”, but how do we honor that name of God? When you have a banner, it is a signal that is to be raised above your head. It is what you fight for and what you stand for. God is a miracle worker God and if He is our banner, then we are… Continue reading The 2nd | The Lord, Our Banner
The 2nd | Resolving Conflict (pt.1)
The Bible starts with creation and will end with restoration of all. In between we have separation and reconciliation. So, the whole Bible is God’s plan of reconciling and restoring people’s relationship with Him and each other. Resolving conflict in the church is deeper than we know—it’s theological.
Go | Living Unoffendable
Offense will create division between God and His people. If we are constantly at a battle with all around us, we will never make room for all that God has in store for our lives.
The 2nd | Like Jesus?
Taking vengeance into our own hands is not what God asks of us. In fact, he says that vengeance is His; we are told to bless our enemies. We must let it go so that God can take care of it. He will bring eternal justice when Jesus returns to set all things right, but He will also do it… Continue reading The 2nd | Like Jesus?
The 2nd | Paul’s People
Looking at the life of Paul and the ministry he was doing, we see that there were people in his life that influenced him greatly. Paul is even thought to have written 13 or 14 books in the Bible, some were co-written with others that had influenced him. People come and go in our lives, but they can leave a… Continue reading The 2nd | Paul’s People
The 2nd | The Five
When asked what are the two greatest of all the commandments, Jesus told his disciples that loving God was #1—there is no one or thing that we should love more—and the second was to love others. Many of the other commandments would be followed naturally if we just did these two things. What does that mean, to love others? How… Continue reading The 2nd | The Five
A Transformed Life | The Sermon on the Mount
As you listen to the sermon today think about all of what we learned in this series. This is the great sermon ever given. Period. 1. What are some things that you heard today that you remember from previous sermons in “A Transformed Life” series? 2. Did you notice something that you didn’t when you have heard/read it in the… Continue reading A Transformed Life | The Sermon on the Mount
A Transformed Life | Three Warnings
Wrapping up the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus talks about how we are supposed to act as a follower. There are three warnings he gives to the people if they are not following the way. Tune in next week for a Sermon on the Mount Special!
A Transformed Life | Judging Others
No one is born with virtue, we make our own. Character is not what one does at moments in their lives, but what they do as an overall existence. Matthew 7 is exploring the need for character formation.
A Transformed Life | Selah On Worry
We can argue with our thoughts when we begin to worry. God sees–and He cares! Being sure that God is good and not measuring it by the way you are perceiving the circumstances that are happening around you. Have confidence He is good and sometimes the circumstances around us fight against that, but you pursue him in faith.