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Be Happy Attitudes Part 1

Be Happy Attitudes (pt 1) Background: The “Beatitudes” represent the introduction of the Sermon on the Mount (28-30 AD), the first, formal teaching of Jesus with his followers. In these short, powerful, poetic verses, Jesus topples the traditional thinking of his day (and ours), by showing us how opposite the Kingdom of Heaven is from the Kingdom of Earth. And yet, he also suggests that succeeding God’s way will help you master the art of everyday living in 2025. During this 3-week series, we wi...

Peace in the Storm

Sun. Sand. Sea. And Soul Work Week 3: Peace in the Storm Peace isn’t found in the absence of storms— It’s found in the presence of Jesus. That day when evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Let us go over to the other side.’ Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, ‘Teacher, don’...

Second Chances

Sun. Sand. Sea. And Soul Work. John 21 “Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee.” v 1 “I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, ‘We’ll go with you.’ So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.” v 3 HOW TO GET YOUR NEXT CHANCE WITH JESUS 1: Face the Memory and Let Jesus Meet You There “When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread.” v 9 “The Lord is close to the brokenhea...

From Empty to Overflowing

Sun. Sand. Sea. And Soul Work: From Empty to Overflowing Luke 5:1–11 (NLT) 1-Jesus Shows Up in the Place of Scarcity 2-A Scarcity Mindset Sounds Reasonable… But it Isn’t Biblical A Scarcity Mindset is the internal belief that “there’s not enough.” 3-Abundance Begins With: “But If You Say So…” 4-Abundance Comes When You Obey — Not When You Understand With Jesus, abundance is the NORM — not the exception. 5-God’s Abundance Always Leads to Humility, Not Entitlement After everything HE COULD DO…he h...

GO AND TELL — Living Out the Great Commission

The ABC’s of Christianity GO AND TELL — Living Out the Great Commission Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:18-20 1. The Great Commission Is More Personal Than You Think 2. “Come and...

Ready For Mondays

Series Title: Ready For Mondays Subtitle: Finding Purpose in the Work You Dread “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23–24 (NIV) There is already purpose in what we all do, but we have to choose to live it out Work Is Not A Curse, But A Purpose “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden t...

The Golden Rule

THE ABC’S OF CHRISTIANITY The Golden Rule “Do for others as you would like them to do for you.” Luke 6:31 NLT …because everyone needs it … because it proves we know about God’s love “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” John 13: 34-35 NLT How Do We Put the Golden Rule into Practice? Live Unselfishly “The generous prosper and are satisfied; thos...

Life Hacks

Life Hacks: The Strength In Numbers “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NIV) Community Gives You Strength “Two are better than one, b...

God Loves Me

THE ABC’s OF CHRISTIANITY God Loves Me Babies die without love! Teenagers get their hearts wrecked because of it, and adults seek it and hunt for it all our lives. WHY IS GOD’S LOVE SO IMPORTANT? Because He Pursues Us with Love! “Toward the evening, they heard the Lord God walking about in the garden, so they hid themselves among the trees. The Lord God called to Adam, ‘Where are you?’” Genesis 3:8, 9 NLT “I knew you were a gracious and compassionate God, slow to get angry and filled with unfail...

JESUS DIED AND ROSE AGAIN, EASTER 2025

HERE’S WHY THAT MATTERS: …it answers one of the most important questions people have “If mortals die, can they live again? This thought would give me hope, and through my struggle I would eagerly wait for release.” Job 14:14 NLT IT’S IMPORTANT BECAUSE: …It proves there is life after death “I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me-that Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. He was buried, and He was raised from the dead on the third day, as...

I'm a Sinner

THE ABC’s of CHRISTIANITY I’m a Sinner “We are made right in God’s sight when we trust in Jesus Christ to take away our sins. And we all can be saved in this same way, no matter who we are or what we have done. For all have sinned, all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” Romans 3:22-23 NLT It’s Important to Your Life Today Because…. …it’s the difference between sight and blindness! “Live no longer as the ungodly do, for they are hopelessly confused. Their closed minds are full of darkness; t...

Career & Purpose Comparison

Running YOUR Race - Career & Purpose Comparison “Therefore, since we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverence, the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrew 12:1-2 (NIV) What Will Comparison In Your Career ...

Lifestyle Comparison

Running Your Race Lifestyle Comparison “Therefore, since we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverence, the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrew 12:1-2 What Will Lifestyle Comparison Do To You? Comparison wi...

Time for Others

Sustainability, Simplicity and Sanity Time for Others “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to Me. Get away with Me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with Me and work with Me-watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with Me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11:28-30 The Message REAL RELATIONSHIPS HAVE REAL FLAWS EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE FLAWED, WE...

Extra Money

Sustainable, Simple, Sane-part three Extra Money “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to Me. Get away with Me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with Me and work with Me-watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with Me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11:28-30 The Message 1. TAKE UNCOMMON CARE TO AVOID COMMON MISTAKES The “More, More, More” M...

Priorities

SUSTAINABLE, SIMPLE, SANE: God’s Solution for Overwhelm part one- priorities Jesus said, “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 NLT Because Jesus created us, He’s the only one who can help us live a sustainable, simple, sane joy producing life. HELP BEGINS WHEN…. 1. WE STOP DENYING 2. SAY ‘NO’ BECAUSE THAT’S HOW YOU SAY ‘YES’ Every YES is a NO to something else. 3. DO WHAT MATTERS BECAUSE WHAT YOU DO IS WHAT MATTERS Priorities of G...

Keeping Good Communication

Keeping the Main Things the Main Things Pt 5 - Good Communication When we communicate, there are two primary necessities: To Be Heard and To Be Understood. The task of each Christian here is to learn to speak about your relationship with Jesus in a way your friends can understand. “Even musical instruments like the flute or the harp, though they are lifeless, are examples of the need for speaking plain language. For no one will recognize the melody unless the notes are played clearly…And it’s th...

Keeping Friendships

KEEPING THE MAIN THINGS, THE MAIN THINGS Friendship WHY BUILD CARING FRIENDSHIPS 1. Because Every Person Needs a Friend Who Cares, I’ll Become a Wingman “Some friendships don’t last, but some friendships are more loyal than brothers.” Proverbs 18:24 The type of friend I am, is the type of friend I’ll attract. 2. Because Every Heart Needs the Warmth of Love, I’ll Be a Fire Builder “When they got there (to shore), they saw that a charcoal fire was burning and fish were frying over it, and there wa...

Knowing Scripture

KEEPING THE MAIN THINGS THE MAIN THINGS Part 3 - Knowing Scripture TEN REASONS TO TRUST THE BIBLE: 1. It’s Honesty 2. Its Preservation 3. Its Own Claims 4. It’s Miracles 5. It’s Unity 6. It’s Historical and Geographical Accuracy 7. It’s Endorsement by Jesus Christ 8. It’s Accurate Predictions of Future Events 9. It’s Survival 10. It’s Power to Change Lives Protects us from sin- vs. 11 “I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” Guides us through life- v. 35 “the path...

Knowing Christ And Keeping Him First

KEEPING THE MAIN THINGS THE MAIN THINGS- Pt 2 Knowing Christ and Keeping Him First CHRIST CENTERED--We want every aspect of our lives to reflect our devotion to Jesus Christ and we value gathering for worship to express that devotion. WHY KNOW JESUS AND PUT HIM FIRST IN YOUR LIFE? “At this point many of His disciples turned away and deserted Him. Then Jesus turned to the twelve and asked, ‘Are you going to leave, too?’ Simon Peter replied, ‘Lord, to whom would we go? You alone have the words tha...

Different Decisions

Series: Purposeful Pathways Sermon Title: Different Decisions “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” James 1:22 (NIV) “A purposeful life is built one decision at a time” 1) The Intention Question “What is hidden in our hearts shapes what is seen in our lives” The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Jeremiah 17:9 (NIV) "All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord.” Proverbs 16:2 (NIV) "...

From Brokeness to Brightness

From Brokeness to Brightness "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:17-18 1. Acknowledge The Grief, But Know There Is Hope "A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” Ecclesiastes 3:4 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:15 2. Be In Supportive Community "Carry each other’s burdens, and in th...

Keeping Prayer

Keeping the Main Things the Main Things in a New Year Part 1-Prayer We believe that our relationship with Christ can only be truly healthy when we are in daily communication with the Lord. We know that the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. We also believe that prayer is essential in knowing the mind of Christ, His guidance in our lives, in the confession of our sin, in keeping us from temptation, and in receiving both the Lord’s power and blessings in our lives and the life...

Because Life Is Short

Because Life is Short… “So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.” Ephesians 5:15-16 (NLT) “Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 (NLT) “Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” James 4:14 (NIV) “Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that...

Christmas Eve

More Compassionate Relationships

“Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.” Hebrews 12:14, 15 Our spiritual enemy wants to plant small, seeds of offense that will grow into a root of bitterness. You can't control what people think about you, what they say about you, or what they do to you, but with God's help you can control how you respond. ...

One Handful Is Enough

LESS OF WHAT YOU DON’T NEED AND MORE OF WHAT YOU DO! Part One Better is one handful with tranquility, than two handfuls with toil, and a chasing after the wind. Ecclesiastes 4:6 Be on your guard against all kinds of greed. Because life does not consist in an abundance of possessions. Luke 12:15 3 THOUGHTS ON ‘ONE HANDFUL IS ENOUGH’ Throw Out It becomes wrong when your stuff has you. It's wrong when your life is defined by your stuff. It's wrong when you believe that more stuff is actually what y...

Blessed by God

November 24. 2024 I WANT TO BE BLESSED BY GOD “For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike.” Matthew 5:45 1. BELIEVE GOD WANTS TO BLESS YOUR LIFE “And God blessed them.” Genesis 1:28 “For the eyes of the Lord move side to side, backward and forward throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His.” 2 Chronicles 16:9 “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing ...

The Power of Mission

Feels Like Home-pt 3 The Power of Mission Jesus said, “…GO and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19, 20 NLT “Jesus traveled through all the cities and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News…” Matthew 9:35 NLT “…the believers who had ...

The Power Of Service

November 10, 2024 FEELS LIKE HOME pt 2 The Power of Service Jesus said, “For even I, the Son the of Man, came here not to be served, but to serve others, and to give My life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28 NLT Christian: Those who are like Christ. “Before the Passover celebration, Jesus…now showed the disciples the full extent of His love…the Father had given Him authority over everything…So, He got up from the table, took off His robe, wrapped a towel around His waist, and poured water int...