We live in communion with Jesus when we listen to his Word. Pr. Roberts will examine and commit or recommit to the basics of our discipleship journey with Jesus. In that process, our focus will be on five key basics: placing our faith in Jesus, repentance, listening to the Spirit in our lives, prayer, and active response to God’s work in our lives. "Listening"- Back to Basics (Part 3 of 5)
We turn to Jesus when we repent of our self-sufficiency and self-will and ask for (and receive!) forgiveness for our failures. Pr. Roberts will examine and commit or recommit to the basics of our discipleship journey with Jesus. In that process, our focus will be on five key basics: placing our faith in Jesus, repentance, listening to the Spirit in our lives, prayer, and active response to God’s work in our lives. "Turning"- Back to Basics (Part 2 of 5)
We begin with Jesus when we place our trust in his offer of the free gift of eternal life. Pr. Roberts will examine and commit or recommit to the basics of our discipleship journey with Jesus. In that process, our focus will be on five key basics: placing our faith in Jesus, repentance, listening to the Spirit in our lives, prayer, and active response to God’s work in our lives. "Believing"- Back to Basics (Part 1 of 5)
What if the whole discipleship journey with Jesus is actually built on the concept of regifting? And the regifting is done not with unwanted gifts, but with the very best gifts we’ve ever been given! Pr Randy explores the answers in this 5 part series. "ReGifting Rest" - Part 5 of 5: by Randy Roberts - The Sophisticated and Classy Art of ReGifting
What if the whole discipleship journey with Jesus is actually built on the concept of regifting? And the regifting is done not with unwanted gifts, but with the very best gifts we’ve ever been given! Pr Randy explores the answers in this 5 part series. "ReGifting Peace" - Part 4 of 5: by Randy Roberts - The Sophisticated and Classy Art of ReGifting
What if the whole discipleship journey with Jesus is actually built on the concept of regifting? And the regifting is done not with unwanted gifts, but with the very best gifts we’ve ever been given! Pr Randy explores the answers in this 5 part series. "ReGifting Forgiveness" - Part 3 of 5: by Randy Roberts - The Sophisticated and Classy Art of ReGifting
What if the whole discipleship journey with Jesus is actually built on the concept of regifting? And the regifting is done not with unwanted gifts, but with the very best gifts we’ve ever been given! Pr Randy explores the answers in this 5 part series. "ReGifting Abundance" - Part 2 of 5: by Randy Roberts - The Sophisticated and Classy Art of ReGifting
What if the whole discipleship journey with Jesus is actually built on the concept of regifting? And the regifting is done not with unwanted gifts, but with the very best gifts we’ve ever been given! Pr Randy explores the answers in this 5 part series. "ReGifting Abundance" - Part 1 of 5: by Randy Roberts - The Sophisticated and Classy Art of ReGifting
In the end, Jacob’s greatest legacy was to relinquish the need for control, which led to conflict with others, and to offer forgiveness and seek reconciliation. "A Truly Rich Man" - Part 9 of 9: by Randy Roberts Jacob: Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief.
In spite of all the pain on the journey, God is always with us, and will, in the end, come through and fulfill his promise to us. "Always With Me" - Part 8 of 9: by Randy Roberts Jacob: Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief.
God’s painful grip (i.e., times of wrestling with God) can lead to deeper humility and greater trust in him, resulting in new character growth (i.e., Jacob’s new name). "In the Painful Grip of God" - Part 7 of 9: by Randy Roberts Jacob: Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief.
Above and beyond all our strivings and manipulations, God overrules our attempts to control our circumstances and moves our lives toward the fulfillment of his plan. "No Honor Among Thieves" - Part 6 of 9: by Randy Roberts Jacob: Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief.
God sees others reject and abandon us, and he deeply cares and is with us in our pain. "When the Lord Saw..." - Part 5 of 9: by Randy Roberts Jacob: Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief.
Even in times of deceit and opposition and persecution, even in times when we get what we deserve, God is still with us, and continues his work in our lives. "The Double Crosser Gets Double-Crossed" - Part 4 of 9: by Randy Roberts Jacob: Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief.
God takes the initiative to seek us out and go with us, even when we’re running from failure. "Gateway to Heaven" - Part 3 of 9: by Randy Roberts Jacob: Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief.
God is willing to work even in the most sordid details of our lives to continue to carry forward his plan for us. "The Double Cross" - Part 2 of 9: by Randy Roberts Jacob: Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief.
Often, God chooses the little, the last and the least to be the objects of his special regard and power. Jesus stated it this way: “The first will be last, and the last first.” "Rivals from Birth (And Before!)" - Part 1 of 9: by Randy Roberts Jacob: Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief.
"Why Go to School?" - by joey Oh - 9-14-19
"Staying With Jesus" - by Adrian Pressley - 9-7-19
Our lives matter most when we pour our lives into someone (or some someones) who will step into our place once we are gone, and carry forward the mission of our lives. "A Disciple Who Follows" - Part 5 of 5: A Life That Matters by Randy Roberts
Our lives have deeper significance and value—and our influence increases—when we live our lives in the context of authentically-caring community. "A Community That Cares" - Part 4 of 5: A Life That Matters by Randy Roberts
When we serve others by giving our lives to something greater than ourselves, our legacy outlasts us. "A Legacy That Lasts" - Part 3 of 5: A Life That Matters by Randy Roberts
Being a person of integrity means that our influence for the good will be multiplied. A person of character, then, will have a lasting influence on others. "A Character That Counts" - Part 2 of 5: A Life That Matters by Randy Roberts
To live a life that matters requires a careful assessment of who the God (or gods) we serve is (are). Who our God is will affect everything else about our life and our influence. "A God Who Edifies" - Part 1 of 5: A Life That Matters by Randy Roberts
"the Jews" - Part 6 of 6: Imperfect Believers by Miguel Mendez
"The Beloved" - Part 5 of 6: Imperfect Believers by Roy Ice
"The Disciples" - Part 4 of 6: Imperfect Believers by Miguel Mendez
"The Sisters" - Part of 6: Imperfect Believers by Stew Harty
"The Woman" - Part 2 of 6: Imperfect Believers by Randy Roberts
