Keystone Habits
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BEING CHALLENGE: Keystone Habits
The most important target to hit as a disciple of Jesus is BEING in a relationship with Him. We know what it’s like to have the desire to grow in our relationship with God and yet feel stagnant. The Being Challenge will lead you to a stronger relationship with God through simple challenges that focus on the 5 keystone habits of Jesus: community, scripture, prayer, solitude and church.
BEING CHALLENGE: Keystone Habits
The most important target to hit as a disciple of Jesus is BEING in a relationship with Him. We know what it’s like to have the desire to grow in our relationship with God and yet feel stagnant. The Being Challenge will lead you to a stronger relationship with God through simple challenges that focus on the 5 keystone habits of Jesus: community, scripture, prayer, solitude and church.WatchNotesDownloadDateTitle
- Mar 6, 2022Keystone HabitsKeystone Habits220313 Sermon PDFBEING CHALLENGE: Keystone Habits
The most important target to hit as a disciple of Jesus is BEING in a relationship with Him. We know what it’s like to have the desire to grow in our relationship with God and yet feel stagnant. The Being Challenge will lead you to a stronger relationship with God through simple challenges that focus on the 5 keystone habits of Jesus: community, scripture, prayer, solitude and church.
- Mar 2, 2022Mercy in AshesMercy in Ashes
IN VIEW OF GOD’S MERCY: Mercy in Ashes
In this service for Ash Wednesday in our "In View of God’s Mercy" series, we look at our lives through the lens of God’s love toward us in the sacrifice of his Son, Jesus. In this service, we consider the ashes placed on our foreheads as a sign of our sins and remember that God lifts us from our ashes to new life in Christ. - Feb 20, 2022Be a ConversationalistBe a Conversationalist
WHERE TO SHARE: Be a Conversationalist
When writing to the church at Corinth, Paul assumes that there will be unbelievers in their midst and so encourages them to consider them. Do we consider those who have doubts and questions when we are worshiping each weekend? - Feb 13, 2022Be an ExampleBe an ExampleWHERE TO SHARE: Be an Example
It is always difficult to share your faith with a family member who does not believe. As we seek to share God’s love with those who we love most, it is not just about our words, but about our lifestyles.
- Feb 6, 2022Be a HostBe a HostWHERE TO SHARE: Be a Host
Matthew, also known as Levi, worked as a tax collector. After Matthew is called by Jesus, he shares Jesus with his fellow tax collectors. How can we share our faith with the people we know – even those who may not be so well liked?
- Jan 30, 2022Be a ServantBe a ServantWHERE TO SHARE: Be a Servant
Loving our neighbors is a staple of biblical living. But all too often, instead of loving our neighbors, we avoid them or are simply too busy for them. How can we carve out intentional time to love those who live near us, even if they are not like us? Sermon text: Luke 10:25-28
- Jan 23, 2022Be a BlessingBe a BlessingWHERE TO SHARE: Be a BlessingWhen Abram is called by God to go to a place he does not know, he follows God’s prompting, and becomes a blessing to the whole world. God can often call us out of our comfort zones to share Him with people we do not know, but He does know – and love.
- Dec 24, 2021The Power That Stole ChristmasThe Power That Stole Christmas
The Power That Stole ChristmasIf you were to ask someone the night of Jesus’ birth who the most powerful person in the world was, they would have reflexively responded, “Caesar Augustus.” He is the one, after all, who with a decree can send a peasant couple scrambling from Nazareth to Bethlehem. But true power was lying in a manger. How often do we seek to control our own lives – and even the lives of others – while forgetting that true power is in Christ? - Dec 19, 2021The Grief That Stole ChristmasThe Grief That Stole ChristmasThe Grief That Stole Christmas
As joyful as the holiday season is supposed to be, for some, this time of year brings grief, especially if they have recently lost a loved one. Jesus too knows the pain of loss. He weeps with you in your loss. But He can also overcome your loss with His promise of everlasting life.
- Dec 12, 2021The Conflict That Stole ChristmasThe Conflict That Stole ChristmasThe Conflict That Stole Christmas
When families get together, conflict can abound. We can get frustrated with each other instead of celebrating with each other. James reminds us that, instead of fighting with others, we can trust in God to bring ultimate justice to all, even when we feel as though others have wronged us.
- Dec 5, 2021The Schedule That Stole ChristmasThe Schedule That Stole ChristmasThe Schedule That Stole Christmas
During the holidays, there are parties to attend and presents to buy and relatives to visit and too many things to do! The stress of the season can steal joy from the season. It is important that, rather than overscheduling ourselves, we take time for rest and, when we need it, be willing to ask for help.
- Nov 28, 2021The Materialism That Stole ChristmasThe Materialism That Stole ChristmasThe Materialism That Stole Christmas
It is easy to get so focused on the gifts of Christmas that we forget about the Gift of Christmas! Materialism is rampant not only during the holidays, but in our society, all year long. In Luke 12, Jesus tells a parable that reminds us that the earthly things we store up for ourselves are not nearly as important as the spiritual inheritance that is ours in Christ.
- Nov 24, 2021Thanksgiving EssentialsThanksgiving EssentialsThanksgiving Essentials.Thanksgiving Day is a special day. As a national holiday it is different from all others. On it, we do not celebrate a great victory in battle. Nor do we honor a great person. It is a day when we thank God for the blessings we, as a nation, enjoy. In the Old Testament, Moses instructed the people of Israel to, “praise the LORD your God for the good land he has given you.” How might we thank and praise God? What are the Essentials of Thanksgiving?
- Nov 21, 2021What I GetWhat I GetRECEIPTS: What I Get The riches we have received, ultimately, have nothing to do with our goodness, but with God’s grace. When was the last time we truly took stock of just how recklessly God has blessed us and just how freely God forgives us?
- Nov 14, 2021What I GiveWhat I GiveRECEIPTS: What I Give The Christian churches in Macedonia were impoverished. But that did not stop them from being generous. So often, we create excuses not to be generous. But if we truly took stock of what we had, we might just find that we can give in ways we never imagined!
