Mar 12, 2017
EXAMEN
Series: Lent / Easter
Examen
Matthew 3:13-17 - 4:1-2
Three things we learn from the example of Jesus…
1. These times must be led by the Holy Spirit
2.These times need to be free of distraction
3.These times are for a set period of time
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- Mar 12, 2017EXAMEN
Mar 12, 2017EXAMENSeries: Lent / EasterExamen Matthew 3:13-17 - 4:1-2 Three things we learn from the example of Jesus… 1. These times must be led by the Holy Spirit 2.These times need to be free of distraction3.These times are for a set period of timeThe Daily EXAMEN - http://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/ignatian-spirituality/examen-and-ignatian-prayer/how-can-i-pray-try-the-daily-examen?p=1
- Mar 5, 2017Missionary Bryan Davis
- Feb 26, 2017Strong: Ending the Things that Weaken Us
Feb 26, 2017Strong: Ending the Things that Weaken UsSeries: StrongMessage – Strong: Ending the Things that Weaken Us Judges 16:1-31 NIV
- Identify the things that must end
- Death opens the door for new life
- Make necessary endings normal
- Accept life cycles and seasons
- Accept that life produces too much life
- Accept that incurable sickness and evil exist
- Feb 19, 2017Strong Relationships
Feb 19, 2017Strong RelationshipsSeries: StrongMessage:Strong RelationshipsEphesians 4:1-6 (NIV)We build strong relationships by…
- Living a life worthy of our calling v.1
- Embracing Godly virtues v.2
- Humility
- Gentleness
- Patience
- Forbearance
- Preserving the bond of peace v.3-6
- Feb 12, 2017Building Strong Marriages
Feb 12, 2017Building Strong MarriagesSeries: StrongMessage: Strong Marriages We can build strong marriages by…
- Honoring our vows – Hebrews 13:4
- Learning to give & take – 1 Corinthians 7:1-5 NIV
- Affection
- Conversation
- Honesty & Openness
- Financial Support
- Family Commitment – a good father
- Sexual fulfillment
- Recreational Companionship
- An Attractive Spouse
- Domestic Support (peace & quiet)
- Admiration
- Handling conflict constructively – Ephesians 4:25-26
- Set a time and place for discussion
- Define the problem – be specific
- List ways each of you contribute to the problem
- Brainstorm possible solutions
- Discuss and evaluate the possible solutions
- Agree upon one to try
- Agree upon how each will work toward this solution
- Set up a time to discuss progress
- Reward each other for progress
- Recognize your need for a time-out
- Request the time-out
- Relax and calm down
- Remember what’s important
- Resume the conversation
- Admit what you did was wrong or hurtful
- Try to understand/empathize with the pain you have caused
- Take responsibility for your actions and make restitution if necessary
- Assure your partner you will not do it again
- Apologize and ask for forgiveness
- Forgive yourself
- Acknowledge your pain and anger
- Be specific about your future expectations and limits
- Give up your right to “get even,” but insist on being treated better in the future
- Let go of blame, resentment, and negativity toward your partner
- Communicate your act of forgiveness to your partner
- Work toward reconciliation
- Weaving God into our marriages – Ecc. 4:12
- Taking enjoying each other’s companionship – Genesis 2:18
- Feb 5, 2017Strong Kids
Feb 5, 2017Strong KidsSeries: StrongMessageStrong Kids Proverbs 4:20-27 NIVProverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 4:20-27 We develop strong kids by teaching them to…
- Guard their hearts v.23
- Avoid perverse and corrupt speech v.24
- Focus on the right things v.25
- Make wise choices v.26
- Jan 29, 2017Seeing Dry Bones Come to Life
Jan 29, 2017Seeing Dry Bones Come to LifeSeries: The Power of VisionMessage – Seeing Dry Bones Come to Life Ezekiel 37:1-14 Introduction Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqzrTpwXTr8
- Vision speaks to things which are not yet a reality
- Vision requires us cooperating with God
- Visions come to life through the power of the Spirit
- Jan 22, 2017Chazown
Jan 22, 2017ChazownSeries: The Power of VisionMessage – Chazown ESV Proverbs 29:18Vision, Chazown does four things:
- It brings focus to our lives
- Develops our endurance
- Fosters peace
- Cultivates passion
Video of Jesus calling Peter -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adPRJFUBMokVideo of Peter w/ Cornelius -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY2iX0iwKCc - Jan 15, 2017Thank You
- Jan 8, 2017On A Mission
Jan 8, 2017On A MissionSeries: The Power of VisionOn A Mission Psalm 139:13-16
- God has a divine plan for your life
- Live your life as an offering to God
- God has a specific vision for your life