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Jan 11, 2021
Jan 11, 2021
38 min
• This Series: Religion has always been man’s attempt to get to God. Jesus came so that, through him, we would have a personal relationship with God. Religion has some good virtues. However, religion can give a false sense of security for what we do for God instead of who we are because of what Christ has done for us.
• This Week: In every ‘religion’ you will find ways for mankind to make our way to God. Grace is what separates biblical Christianity from every world religion. It truly is amazing grace!
Key Phrase: “For it is by grace you have been saved… not by works.” Ephesians 2:8-9
Jan 5, 2021
Jan 5, 2021
40 min
• This Series: Religion has always been man’s attempt to get to God. Jesus came so that, through him, we would have a personal relationship with God. Religion has some good virtues. However, religion can give a false sense of security for what we do for God instead of who we are because of what Christ has done for us.
• This Week: There is a HUGE difference between religion and a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. It’s similar to an employee vs. a child of the owner. Religion is like “I messed up. My dad is going to kill me!” A relationship with God is like, “I messed up. I need to call my dad!”
Key Phrase: “To those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God…” John 1:12
Dec 23, 2020
Dec 23, 2020
42 min
• This Series: The Christmas Season means GO TIME for some people. They have been counting down the days since July. But for other people, the Holidays put a very familiar pit in their stomach. To many it means exhaustion, confronting family drama, managing the crazy uncle’s opinions, and all kinds of overload. Here is a guide to help you thrive this Christmas Season.
• This Week: The gift that always works is CASH! I don’t think anyone has ever returned a cash gift. The currency of character and consistency are gifts that keeps on giving in every relationship in your life. Sometimes it’s not a glamorous gift but a valuable one indeed.
Key Phrase: “…be steadfast in all your ways.” Proverbs 4:26
Dec 14, 2020
Dec 14, 2020
35 min
• This Series: The Christmas Season means GO TIME for some people. They have been counting down the days since July. But for other people, the Holidays put a very familiar pit in their stomach. To many it means exhaustion, confronting family drama, managing the crazy uncle’s opinions, and all kinds of overload. Here is a guide to help you thrive this Christmas Season.
• This Week: Do I wear green and red? What about an ugly Christmas sweater? Those are fine, but Colossians describes a wardrobe that is always in style; especially during the holidays.
Key Phrase: “…clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” Colossians 3:12
Dec 7, 2020
Dec 7, 2020
34 min
• This Series: The Christmas Season means GO TIME for some people. They have been counting down the days since July. But for other people, the Holidays put a very familiar pit in their stomach. To many it means exhaustion, confronting family drama, managing the crazy uncle’s opinions, and all kinds of overload. Here is a guide to help you thrive this Christmas Season.
• This Week: A full calendar may mean a full life, but it doesn’t necessarily mean a fulfilling life. Without margin our lives are frantic, frenzied, stressed, and worn out. As a result, we are more prone to anxiety, frustration, irritation and impatience. Sound like the Christmas season? A little margin goes a long way in a crowded season of life.
Key Phrase: “Very early in the morning…Jesus got up… where he prayed. Mark 1:35
Nov 30, 2020
Nov 30, 2020
33 min
• This Series: Authentic Christianity is a faith that is mirrored in action and actions that are mirrored in Christ. The book of James is one of the most practical books in the Bible that is so relevant today. It challenges our faith to be lived out in our actions!
• This Week: We underestimate and underuse the power of prayer. Who are you passionately praying for?
Key Phrase: “The prayer of the righteous person is powerful and effective.” James 5:16
Nov 23, 2020
Nov 23, 2020
36 min
• This Series: Authentic Christianity is a faith that is mirrored in action and actions that are mirrored in Christ. The book of James is one of the most practical books in the Bible that is so relevant today. It challenges our faith to be lived out in our actions!
• This Week: Perseverance is like pearls – a great pain that produced incredible value. In the face of difficulties, are you a “wow” or a “whoa” kind of example?
Key Phrase: “Be patient and stand firm, the Lord’s coming is near.” James 5:8
Nov 17, 2020
Nov 17, 2020
39 min
• This Series: Authentic Christianity is a faith that is mirrored in action and actions that are mirrored in Christ. The book of James is one of the most practical books in the Bible that is so relevant today. It challenges our faith to be lived out in our actions!
• This Week: God doesn’t care about our net worth, but he does care how we get it and how we use it. We’ll take a look at how to handle wealth without being destroyed by it.
Key Phrase: “Now listen… misery that is coming on you.” James 5:1
Nov 10, 2020
Nov 10, 2020
35 min
• This Series: Authentic Christianity is a faith that is mirrored in action and actions that are mirrored in Christ. The book of James is one of the most practical books in the Bible that is so relevant today. It challenges our faith to be lived out in our actions!
• This Week: Planning your work in order to work your plan is a good thing. Boasting about tomorrow is presumptuous at best and foolish at worst. Sobering messages can be good for our soul.
Key Phrase: “What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” James 4:17
Nov 2, 2020
Nov 2, 2020
37 min
• This Series: Authentic Christianity is a faith that is mirrored in action and actions that are mirrored in Christ. The book of James is one of the most practical books in the Bible that is so relevant today. It challenges our faith to be lived out in our actions!
• This Week: The context of this passage is all about submitting to God and His will; not our own. Doing what God wants us to do in all areas of our life makes all the difference as followers of Christ. The last 2 verses aptly apply to believers on the Sunday prior to electing the next President of the United States. For too long, there has been too much damage when believers have little to no self-control in their political opinions – all to the detriment of the gospel. Applying this passage could begin healing our nation.
Key Phrase: “Who are you to judge your neighbor?” James 4:12