We are never going to be perfect, as Christians. Sometimes, we can feel like the people around us expect us to be perfect. We are never going to be perfect, but we should strive to have the responsive humility of David when we do make mistakes. We need true friends and advisors (see the…
Take a moment to ponder about the state of your relationships. What does it, or would it, mean for you to have relationships that will be committed to you no matter what is going on in the church or in leadership? How might you go about developing these types of relationships?
Saul was quick to make up his own plan when it was difficult to follow God’s. poHe had a hard time even recognizing that he was off course. Where have you made your own plan? Where do you need to surrender to God again regardless of how scary, or difficult, or unpopular your surrender may be?
Is your life full of prayer? Do you pray with intention and depth or do you just have “filer” prayers? Do the people in your church pray for each other? In church, right on the spot, and throughout the week? Let’s examine Samuel’s heart for prayer to examine our own.
Most of our disappointments in the pursuit of love come from the quest itself. We elevate love, marriage, bff’s to believing the perfect mate or perfect friend will satisfy us, even complete us. But our mates and friends actually prove to be imperfect, even selfish!! And then the turbulent wave crashes our hopes,…
Samson, known for his immense physical strength, teaches us a powerful lesson: without God, even the strongest are weak. This reflection on Samson’s life, drawn from Judges 13-16, shows that true strength lies in our relationship with God. Although Samson was unique—set apart by a Nazarite vow and filled with the Spirit—his downfall came when…
What does it really mean to “Be strong and courageous” as Christians today? This week, we’ll dive deep into the ancient world of Joshua, Judges, and 1 Samuel to explore the incredible value placed on courage in the face of overwhelming odds. Through the lens of ancient warfare, we’ll unpack rarely preached texts that reveal…
We explored Deuteronomy 11 through two perspectives: Moses’ speech to the Israelites on the verge of entering the Promised Land, and King Josiah’s rediscovery of the Deuteronomy text during a period of spiritual decline in Judah. Just as Moses’ words prepared the Israelites for their battle to claim the Promised Land, centuries later, these same words fuelled Josiah’s reform efforts.
Why are we here? We are here to live, give, and love make sure we exemplify these ideas in our daily lives. God gave us talents that we can use to showcase God’s love to people around us. Talents do not just come naturally. They require hard work and consistent practice. In a world of…
In this message, we’ll explore the profound meaning of forgiveness in our relationships with God and with others. This sermon guides us on how to seek forgiveness, extend it, and experience the transformative power of mercy in our lives.