BIG IDEA
There are many things that we are in pursuit of today. Whether we pursue a spouse, dating relationship, career, financial success, or more, these things can become all-consuming if we let them. Today we are going to see as we study the Bible together that there is a better way. After...
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As we close out our series Hall of Faith this week, it is important to understand that the life of faith we are called to live is a race. It is a race not in the sense that there is a prize for the first person to make it to the finish line, but in the sense that there is a common...
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None of us are strangers to sadness, pain, shock, or difficult times. Since sin entered the world and destroyed life as it was meant to be, all of these things have become a part of our realities on this side of heaven. The question is, how do we respond when life gets us down? What...
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We heard during the weekend sermon that "adversity is the grindstone of life." Everyone faces adversity, and everyone is shaped by it, for good or bad. When we face hard times, the question is, how will we respond? Will we respond positively, or will we be overcome by the difficulties...
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When life takes us through these unknown or scary circumstances, fear tends to creep in. Feeling fear is normal, but the problem with fear is that it can hold us back if we let it, especially from the things God has called us to do. When these feelings of fear come, Scripture teaches...
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Sometimes God asks us to do things that do not make sense to the rest of the world. For example, sometimes He asks us to practice generosity even though money is tight. Sometimes He asks us to forgive the person who has deeply wronged us, even though the world tells us it’s okay...
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It is one thing to talk about and learn about faith. But, it is an entirely different thing to live it out. So, what do we do in times when our faith is tested? What do we do when the seemingly insurmountable difficulties arise, or we find ourselves at a dead-end? This is the question...
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The other day, I asked a friend the best part of his job and the hardest part of his job. “The people,” he responded to both questions. It is true. The people God brings into our lives are a blessing, but they can often bring unwanted conflict and frustration. Sometimes...
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Have you ever felt like life was caving in around you? Maybe you received an unexpected diagnosis, or your loved one became sick. Perhaps a relationship ended, and you never saw it coming. Perhaps you had an unexpected medical bill that depleted your savings account. Because we all...
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