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We are called to love as Jesus loves us, but how do we live that out? How do we truly show love to our neighbors, to one another, and even to our enemies? Jesus demonstrated His love by giving everything—laying down His very life so we could find life in Him. That’s the heart of love: sacrificial, selfless, and life-giving.
As believers, sharing our faith can sometimes feel challenging. There are many reasons why we hesitate, but at its heart, sharing our faith is simply about telling our story—what life was like before Christ came into the picture, and how it’s changed as we’ve embraced God’s design and purpose. It’s really that straightforward, yet we often make it more complicated than it needs to be.
Believers are known by many beautiful names: the Body of Christ, Friends of God, His Workmanship—all expressions of God’s purpose and love for us. Yet, there’s one word that captures the heart of our community: The Church. It’s a sanctuary for those seeking healing and a place to gather in life’s joy, sharing in celebration with one another.
We’re called to be Disciples making disciples and that means following in the footsteps of Jesus. But what if we’re not sure how Jesus would handle certain situations? We just have to turn to His word to find out how to go through these circumstances with the love and grace of God.
When you truly see Jesus for who He is, everything about you—your worldview, goals, and affections—transforms completely. Even more, your sins are no longer a burden; you're washed clean because He has changed everything.
We've all heard that when we seek the kingdom, everything else falls into place—and that sounds great. But are we truly focused on the kingdom? God promises that when we seek Him wholeheartedly, we will find Him, and our calling is to devote our undivided attention to God and His kingdom.
In His loving wisdom, God bestows upon us our weaknesses just as He blesses us with our strengths. In God's grand design, where the most cherished outcome is “faith working through love,” our weaknesses become valuable assets—akin to unique talents—that we are called to nurture and develop. Sometimes, the most precious gift God has entrusted to us isn't a strength, but a weakness. To truly embrace and appreciate our weaknesses as gifts, we need to understand where Scripture illuminates this profound truth.
In this message, we explore the unique supremacy and unparalleled nature of God as described in Scripture, emphasizing His singular authority and the futility of idols. Join us as we dive into the profound implications of worshipping the one true God and how this foundational truth shapes our faith and daily lives.
In the anticipation of Jesus' promised return, we navigate a delicate balance between living with the wisdom of readiness and potentially slipping into complacency. As we remain in this "stay tuned" period, the call to prepare ourselves spiritually resonates, urging us to stay vigilant and steadfast in our faith.
Have you ever been to a retreat or a training program where they had you do the trust fall? The trust fall is where you trust that when you fall backward the people behind you will catch you. It is hard to put ourselves completely into the hands of others, no matter what the situation is or who the people are. We like to be in control. But the Christian faith is fundamentally based on our reliance on another, Jesus, for our fiuture and our entire lives and our salvation.
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