Apr 30, 2017
Retreat
Series: Topical
Retreat
1 Kings 19:1-18
1. Retreat before you need to retreat
2. You need to retreat to retreat
3. Retreats restore body, soul, and mind
4. In retreat, patiently wait for God to reveal himself
WatchNotesDownloadDateTitle
- Apr 30, 2017Retreat
Apr 30, 2017RetreatSeries: TopicalRetreat1 Kings 19:1-181. Retreat before you need to retreat2. You need to retreat to retreat3. Retreats restore body, soul, and mind4. In retreat, patiently wait for God to reveal himself
- Apr 16, 2017Soul on Fire
Apr 16, 2017Soul on FireSeries: Lent / EasterMessage: Soul on Fire Luke 24:13-35
- True faith must engage our heart – affections
- Affections spring us into action
- Passionate action spreads like a wildfire
- Apr 9, 2017Palm Branches, Cloaks, & a Colt
Apr 9, 2017Palm Branches, Cloaks, & a ColtSeries: Lent / EasterMessage: Palm Branches, Coats, and a Colt Mark 11:1-11 Palm Sunday declares that Jesus…
- Is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords
- Has come to save us from sin, death, and Satan
- Is the Messiah who is coming again for his people
- Apr 2, 2017Home
Apr 2, 2017HomeSeries: Lent / EasterMessage: Home Luke 15:1-32 NIV
- God loves sinners and he is calling them home with open arms
- A Sinner finding their way back to God is worth celebrating
- We must have the attitude of the Father, not of the older brother
Matthew 19:27-30 - Mar 26, 2017Anointed to Serve
Mar 26, 2017Anointed to ServeSeries: Lent / EasterAnointed to Serve Luke 4:14-21
- Jesus is the Anointed One, we are the anointed ones
- We are anointed to share the Good News
Acts 1:4-8- We are anointed to administer God’s grace in various forms
- Praying for healing
- Praying for deliverance
- Praying for restoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8TkUMJtK5k - Mar 19, 2017All In
Mar 19, 2017All InSeries: Lent / EasterMessage: All In Luke 4:1-13 NIV So what does All In look like?
- Provision: A true disciple understands that God is the true source of life v.1-4
- Plans: A true disciple has completely surrendered their life and plans to God. v.5-8
Luke 14:25-33- Promise: True disciples have complete trust in the promises of God v. 9-13
- Mar 12, 2017EXAMEN
Mar 12, 2017EXAMENSeries: Lent / EasterExamen Matthew 3:13-17 - 4:1-2 Three things we learn from the example of Jesus… 1. These times must be led by the Holy Spirit 2.These times need to be free of distraction3.These times are for a set period of timeThe Daily EXAMEN - http://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/ignatian-spirituality/examen-and-ignatian-prayer/how-can-i-pray-try-the-daily-examen?p=1
- Feb 26, 2017Strong: Ending the Things that Weaken Us
Feb 26, 2017Strong: Ending the Things that Weaken UsSeries: StrongMessage – Strong: Ending the Things that Weaken Us Judges 16:1-31 NIV
- Identify the things that must end
- Death opens the door for new life
- Make necessary endings normal
- Accept life cycles and seasons
- Accept that life produces too much life
- Accept that incurable sickness and evil exist
- Feb 19, 2017Strong Relationships
Feb 19, 2017Strong RelationshipsSeries: StrongMessage:Strong RelationshipsEphesians 4:1-6 (NIV)We build strong relationships by…
- Living a life worthy of our calling v.1
- Embracing Godly virtues v.2
- Humility
- Gentleness
- Patience
- Forbearance
- Preserving the bond of peace v.3-6
- Feb 12, 2017Building Strong Marriages
Feb 12, 2017Building Strong MarriagesSeries: StrongMessage: Strong Marriages We can build strong marriages by…
- Honoring our vows – Hebrews 13:4
- Learning to give & take – 1 Corinthians 7:1-5 NIV
- Affection
- Conversation
- Honesty & Openness
- Financial Support
- Family Commitment – a good father
- Sexual fulfillment
- Recreational Companionship
- An Attractive Spouse
- Domestic Support (peace & quiet)
- Admiration
- Handling conflict constructively – Ephesians 4:25-26
- Set a time and place for discussion
- Define the problem – be specific
- List ways each of you contribute to the problem
- Brainstorm possible solutions
- Discuss and evaluate the possible solutions
- Agree upon one to try
- Agree upon how each will work toward this solution
- Set up a time to discuss progress
- Reward each other for progress
- Recognize your need for a time-out
- Request the time-out
- Relax and calm down
- Remember what’s important
- Resume the conversation
- Admit what you did was wrong or hurtful
- Try to understand/empathize with the pain you have caused
- Take responsibility for your actions and make restitution if necessary
- Assure your partner you will not do it again
- Apologize and ask for forgiveness
- Forgive yourself
- Acknowledge your pain and anger
- Be specific about your future expectations and limits
- Give up your right to “get even,” but insist on being treated better in the future
- Let go of blame, resentment, and negativity toward your partner
- Communicate your act of forgiveness to your partner
- Work toward reconciliation
- Weaving God into our marriages – Ecc. 4:12
- Taking enjoying each other’s companionship – Genesis 2:18