Leadership is service and can sometimes be draining, but there are some things that we can do that will help us to stay in the game long-term.
Know Your Enemy
We are at war. One of the most dangerous things that we can do is forget that, but unfortunately it seems that we often get comfortable or distracted and lose sight of that very thing. We are at war, but it's not a physical battle. It’s not a war of bullets and bombs, but of … Continue reading Know Your Enemy
Speak Life (Sermon Notes)
Speak Life Scripture Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction: We all know people who brighten a room when they walk in. Those are the kind of people that we all want to be around. Just talking with them for a few minutes can make you feel better And there are other people who do … Continue reading Speak Life (Sermon Notes)
Stay Connected (Sermon Notes)
Worthy of Worship Stay Connected Scripture Text: John 15:5-7 Introduction: I'm going to deal with some things directly today because this is too big of an opportunity to miss. So hold on, here we go. When I first came here I had several people who came to me and said, "I'm burnt out … Continue reading Stay Connected (Sermon Notes)
Worship isn’t about me
Worthy of Worship It's Not About Me Scripture Text: John 4:19-24 Introduction: Over the next few weeks we'll be talking about worship. My hope is that this will help us to identify some of our deeply held attitudes that actually hinder us from freely worshiping. As we talk through these things together I … Continue reading Worship isn’t about me
He is Risen (Sermon Notes)
He is Risen Scripture Text: John 20 Introduction: Don't answer this out loud because it might get you in trouble, but do you ever wonder why we do all of this? Why do we celebrate this day every year? Why wake up early, get dressed up, and go (or get dragged) to church? Why the … Continue reading He is Risen (Sermon Notes)
Live Free (Sermon Notes)
Rescued by Grace Live Free Scripture Text: Galatians 5 Introduction: Abused spouses often return to their abusers. Sometimes convicts will repeatedly fall back into the same patterns of criminal behavior because they actually want to go back to prison. On multiple occasions I have seen Soldiers who have complained about military life for … Continue reading Live Free (Sermon Notes)
No Longer Slaves (Sermon Notes)
Rescued by Grace No longer slaves Scripture Text: Galatians 4 Introduction: Slavery is talked about all through the Bible. Not because it's ok, but because it's a reality of our broken world. We've seen over the last few weeks how Paul uses slavery as an illustration of our bondage to sin, and as … Continue reading No Longer Slaves (Sermon Notes)
Faith, the Law, and the Cross (Sermon Notes)
Rescued by Grace Faith, the Law, and the Cross Scripture Text: Galatians 3 Introduction: In our technology and social media driven world we have probably all watched as someone we love struggled with their faith, walked away from their faith, or fell prey to some form of false teaching. It can be heartbreaking, … Continue reading Faith, the Law, and the Cross (Sermon Notes)
Rescued by Grace (Sermon Notes)
Scripture Text: Galatians 1 Introduction: Stockholm Syndrome - emotional bonding with captor or abuser. Just like those who developed such a strong attachment to those who have hurt, kidnapped, abused, or even tortured them we as Christians tend to long for what God has set us free from. We don't see the … Continue reading Rescued by Grace (Sermon Notes)
