Watch on YouTube Big Idea: Jesus Christ provides salvation to anyone who believes in Him. 1. The foundation of the Christian faith is the resurrection of Jesus.  2. The death of Jesus atones for our sins.  3. The resurrection is evidence of Jesus' claims.  4. The Disciples saw Jesus alive and began to tell everyone. ICTHUS: Ι = Iesus = Jesus Χ = Christ = Christ Θ = Theos = God Υ = Yios = Son Σ = Soter = Savior ..read more

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Setting the stage of Genesis. 1. Genesis is culturally controversial. 2. Genesis speaks for itself. 3. Genesis is sufficient not exhaustive. What do we learn about God from creation? 1. There is only one true God and it’s not you. Application: Learn to serve and love God. 2. God powerfully creates something out of nothing. Application: I can trust God with my problems. 3. God turns chaos into a beautiful creation. Application: There is design and purpose to my life. 4. God’s goodness is found in creation. Application: God will provide for me ..read more

Watch on YouTube LIFE'S HEALING CHOICES: The Commitment Choice Matthew 5:5 BIG IDEA: I consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ’s care and control. SERMON OUTLINE: Meek is: strength under control Meekness means I acknowledge: God's holiness Confidence in who I am Confidence in whose I am I consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ’s care and control. Consciously = It's my decision Choose to commit = over and over All my life and will = everything To Christ’s care and control = He loves me ..read more

Watch on YouTube Big Idea: Choose to Share Your Story 1. You have a unique story. 2. God’s story is your story. 3. God helps others through your story. 4. Boldly share your story ..read more

Watch on YouTube So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him –Colossians 2:6 NIV The Growth Choice: “I commit myself to growth, spending daily time with God for Bible reading and self-examination, in order to know God and his will for my life and to gain the power to follow his will.” Passages on continuing to grow: 2 Peter 3:18: 1 John 2:24-25; 1 John 3:6; 1 Thessalonians 4:1; James 1:25; John 8:31-32; Philippians 3:13-15 Philippians 1:6; Galatians 6:9 Root Phase Commitment: Examine your level of faithful living Action: Develop a habit of Bible read ..read more

Watch on YouTube LIFE'S HEALING CHOICES: The Reality Choice Stress | Fears | My overwork | Attractions | Addiction | Regrets Diet | Worry | Bad habits | Anger | Dishonesty | Need to control Finances | Relationships | Painful memories | Perfectionism | Resentment | Compulsive thoughts ————————— The Cause: Playing God 1st Choice: The first Beattitude I ADMIT I need help; that I’m powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable. 1. Humbly Admit I need Help. · I am broken. · I need to admit secret sins. · I must admit it to defeat it. · It is my pride and ..read more

Watch on YouTube Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. —Matthew 5:7 Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you? —Matthew 18:33 Relationship Choice: I evaluate all my relationships, offer forgiveness to those who have hurt me, and make amends for harm I’ve done to others, except when to do so would harm them or others. 1. Because I’ve been forgiven, I can forgive. 2. The unforgiving became the unforgiven. How can I become a forgiver? - Nail it to the cross. - Start today ..read more

Watch on YouTube LIFE'S HEALING CHOICES: The Hope Choice Matthew 5:4 Big Idea: Choose Hope Over Hurt 1. Be real about your hurt. 2. Be real about your habits. 3. Be real about your need. 4. Be real about your hope. 2nd Choice - The Hope Choice: Earnestly believe that God loves me, that I matter to Him, and that He alone empowers change ..read more

Watch on YouTube Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11   Big Idea: The more we think about God’s people, the more reasons we have to be thankful.   1. Relationships have the power to create thankfulness.   2. Gospel partnerships sustain thankfulness. Shared beliefs Shared mission Shared suffering Shared generosity Shared Hope  ..read more