https://youtu.be/kSP1K4bGSio Under Pressure Scripture Text: James 1:19-21 Introduction: We're going to go through all kinds of emotions when we're struggling. Some of them are natural and help us to process what's going on. Some make things worse, though. In a way it may feel as though I'm coming down on … Continue reading Under Pressure
Relationships
Praise or Complain
Being negative is easy. Have you ever stopped to think about that? On any given day we can easily list a hundred things that have gone wrong, but recognizing that day's blessings can be a little more of a challenge. In my world of church ministry I can ask for prayer requests, critiques, or … Continue reading Praise or Complain
Relationships
Relationships are so important. God built us to live in community, and yet we are in danger of allowing the busyness of life pull us away from developing deep and meaningful relationships with other believers and with those who have not yet believed. With that being said, I truly believe that the most effective … Continue reading Relationships
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)
Forgiveness (Sermon Notes)
Notes for Sunday February 26, 2017 Forgiveness Letting go of the weight of the past Scripture Text: Ephesians 4:32 Introduction: We've spent 3 weeks talking about what God-honoring homes and families look like, and honestly we've just scratched the surface. So, I encourage you to keep searching out what God's word … Continue reading Forgiveness (Sermon Notes)
Comparison
It's a trap, and I fall right into it sometimes. I see someone whom I believe to be better off than I am, and I look at myself as a failure. It's not about wishing less for the other person, but losing sight of the blessing of where God has placed me. Comparison … Continue reading Comparison
Help with Rebuilding
We spent most of last month talking about family relationships at my church. In a series called ReBuild we looked at challenges and encouragement from God's word that can help us strengthen the relationships that we have within our families. You can find those videos here. The theme that kept coming up throughout the series … Continue reading Help with Rebuilding
Letters
Letters don't quite hold the same power that they used to, unless they are all that you have. Before smart phones and the internet there was a day when letters held people together. They connected loved ones in spite of great distances. In spite of whatever physical obstacles were in the way, letters had the … Continue reading Letters
When someone falls
As a pastor I get to be with people at their best and at their worst. Because of this I am often put in the position of dealing with a person who has sinned. I know, big surprise, right? In a world full of sinners this is pretty much a daily occurrence for all of … Continue reading When someone falls
We’re getting in our own way
It struck me this week how much we get in the way of accomplishing our own goals. As Christians, we say that we want to reach the world, and we probably mean it on some level. Sometimes, though, we wonder why our churches aren’t growing or why God isn’t doing more, but then we … Continue reading We’re getting in our own way
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