How does life growth happen? Is there a “formula” or a “plan” that one could follow to ensure a life of growth? I am talking about our character and spiritual/relational life growth and not necessarily our physical life. Jesus, in his parable of the fig tree, will explain to us that there is a process…
Here are some reminders for us from Jon Acuff. Dear Church, 11 signs you’re burning out your staff. – Stuff Christians Like.
John 2:13-17 It was nearly time for the Jewish Passover celebration, so Jesus went to Jerusalem. In the Temple area he saw merchants selling cattle, sheep, and doves for sacrifices; he also saw dealers at tables exchanging foreign money. Jesus made a whip from some ropes and chased them all out of the Temple. He…
2 Kings 3:14-15 (NLT) Elisha replied, “As surely as the Lord Almighty lives, whom I serve, I wouldn’t even bother with you except for my respect for King Jehoshaphat of Judah. 15 Now bring me someone who can play the harp.” While the harp was being played, the power of the Lord came upon Elisha,…
Over the past several weeks our church has being doing a series of Biblical messages called “Go Fish”; It is based on the small group curriculum by Andy Stanley with the same title. During the last week of the series we asked one of our church members to share his story of accepting Jesus Christ…
http://saddleback.com/mc/m/d2d86/ I had the opportunity to watch this video several weeks ago and it was very inspiring to me. Set aside some time this week and watch this message by Pastor Craig Groeschel. Pastor Craig spoke this message at Saddleback Church this summer when he was filling in for Pastor Rick. After Watching it, leave…
1. We’re Teaching This If you set your course in the wrong direction, you’ll end up in the wrong place every time. No matter where you hope to end up, the road you choose matters. The book of Proverbs gives us wisdom to help navigate the choices of life, because we know that each choice…
Boulders & Backpacks Here is a link to the audio of my last message: Boulders and Backpacks And here is the “Fill in the blank” outline for it: Boulders & Backpacks July 28, 2013 Pastor Terry Porter The One Anothers Gal. 6:2 & Heb. 10:25 Therefore encourage one another and build up one another,…
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