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Ebenezer UMC
Michelle Paquette, Ebenezer Director of Student Ministries and guest speaker, reminds us that we not only have to have a solid foundation on Christ's teachings, but even more we must build our lives on that foundation. The crowds we're amazing at Christ's teachings. Jesus doesn't want us to stop there. He actually calls us to live it out each and every day.
During his earthly ministry, Jesus spent much time preparing his disciples, followers, and listeners for the Kingdom of God that is at hand— calling them repent, to reorient their lives to focus on God, and give them a glimpse of what is ahead. Preparation is not about predicting the future; it is about presence-ing yourself as it unfolds. We are always in a season of preparation, though the focus/topic will change. In Matthew 26, there is much preparation going on. How is God preparing us, today, for whatever lies ahead? Preparation enables us to live more consciously and aware to the work of God in our midst and in our lives.
Jesus, in Matthew 22, offers a parable saying the Kingdom of God is like a wedding banquet. This parable is not simply about a wedding, but about putting on the wedding garment, that is Christ Jesus. To be clothed in Christ, and be forever changed. The invitation to this wedding banquet is not to a select group of people, but to all. Will you accept the invitation? Will you show up? Will you put on Christ and be forever changed?
The quadrants of Focus 2023 (Worship, Discipleship, Community, & Service), could not function without Giving and Serving. 1 Timothy 6, challenges us on our priorities and perspectives about Giving. Rather than being identified by our money, wealth, and “stuff”, Paul challenges us to pursue the things in this life that really matter like— righteousness, faith, love endurance, gentleness. Our call from Paul, is to be generous with all that God has given to us, and use it for the building of the Kingdom of God.
The Company of Christians makes a difference. We are resident agents of reconciliation who get to tell people about what God is like, how to know God, how God can be experienced, and provide a scriptural and biblical witness to others that is unlike anything the world has seen. This is why we show up as agents of grace, knowing that we don’t work for ourselves but Christ. This is the power of community presence.
In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus lifts how vital it is to respond with compassionate action to another, from sharing food with someone who is hungry to welcoming someone who feels like they don’t belong. Several people from the congregation tell their story of serving Christ in compassionate mission. What’s your story? How is Jesus inviting you to missional service? How will you put God’s love in action with those around you?
If we follow Jesus, we need to know what matters to Jesus. What is most important to him? Jesus tells us in Mark 12:28-34: full-on loving God and loving our neighbors in the same way that we love ourselves. Romans 12:1-5 helps put hands and feet to living that out. Our new Focus 2030 priorities help us understand how to put that into practice, too. We are called to be ALL IN as we embody the priorities of Jesus together.
The birth of Jesus is evidence of God’s love for us and God’s desire that we not live this life alone. Jesus does not come when things are going smoothly. Jesus comes because they are not. The song Silent Night was not written when things were going smoothly either. Hear the words of Luke 2:1-20 and the words of this Silent Night. Let God bring light and meaning to our imperfect, messy lives. Christ the Savior is born.
When do we turn toward the Lord and stay there to worship? As we turn the figures in our nativity sets toward the manger, let us also turn ourselves to the manger, focusing our hearts on Jesus. We are lifting the words of the carol O Come, All Ye Faithful as we study Isaiah 9:2-7 and Matthew 11:2-11. O, come let us adore Christ the Lord.
Playlists have evolved significantly over the past 75 years from jukeboxes and cassette tapes, to CD’s and streaming services. In this series, we’ll look at the songs of the season, the carols of Christ, and to have those songs etched on our hearts. This week, we look at “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” and humanity’s longing past, present, and future for a Savior to come and save, rescue, and redeem—that Savior is, was, and always will be Jesus the Christ.
Paul uses a farm analogy to invite the Christian community in Corinth to acknowledge the profound impact their gift-giving, investment can make in the lives of many folks. “…whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” As followers of Christ, we are called, challenged, and invited to respond to God’s great generosity by giving: Thoughtfully, Freely, Cheerfully, and Generously.
Simon Peter and his fishing partners get a surprise visitor one morning after a long night of fishing. Jesus shows up with a crowd and asks Simon Peter to row out from shore. The encounter changes Simon’s life. He trusts Jesus in his struggles and is surprised to catch the biggest haul of fish he has ever seen. Our encounters with Jesus can change our lives and struggles, too. Jesus invites us to trust him with the hardest things in life – and invites us to discover the fish right where Jesus put them for us to find. What a blessing to be able to see that Jesus is with us on our hardest days – in more ways than we can count.
It may be difficult for us to comprehend who Jesus is, what he does, and what he knows about us when he steps into our world. We can only answer from the context and experience of our own lives. There is no way for us to know all that Jesus would do. Having been immobile for most of his life, a man trusted the waters, believed to contain healing properties, would heal him. Then God comes to his neighborhood and gives him a greater sense of hope. Jesus is our hope, and we are the man at the pool.
There are 37 miracles recorded in the Gospels, pointing to Jesus turning the ordinary into something extraordinary, making a way where there was thought to be no way. These miracles show the providing, sustaining, and healing power of God at work. A miracle is the work of God bringing about transformation in God’s creation. In this first miracle of Jesus, as recorded in the Gospel of John, we see Jesus turning water into wine. An account of God meeting us in the place where we have run out, where things within us and around continue to go wrong. And yet, we see God cares about every detail in our lives and it is this same God who changes the water of the law into the wine of grace. Where do you need God to be at work transforming your life? Where and How is God calling you to respond to His Love and Grace?
There are many reasons why you might respect Jesus but dislike attending church. You may have had bad experiences with organized religion or believe that church today does not reflect your beliefs or values. Either way they are not alone. All churches aren’t bad, but as the body of Christ we have work to do. In this message, Jesus shows us the type of church that helps people, one that is prayerful, a haven for healing, and fruit bearing.
God is still helping us to become aware of His presence, filling our heart with His and leading us in love. The whole point of this is to fill our eyes with wonder and respond to His grace.
Making it through is not about who we are. It’s about who God is. It’s always about who God is. The forever God, the Great I am, knows you and has been with you your whole life and is with you now. With you always. That’s all we need to know. That’s how we make it through.
God will no longer be God “out there” or “up there” or “the big man upstairs,” ... but God right here in Jesus Christ.
Richard Dawkins is the author of the God Delusion. His famous work is a handbook for those who are questioning the existence of God. In this series we spend time listening to Dawkins’ critiques of faith and faith communities and have a chance to discuss honestly the merits and demerits of his thoughts. Our world is becoming increasingly skeptical, and scripture invites us to always be able to give a reason for our faith. This series will help us to see the intellectual validity of belief as well as call us to account for the real stumbling blocks religious communities have become for those who are seeking answers to the question of God’s existence.
Richard Dawkins is the author of the God Delusion. His famous work is a handbook for those who are questioning the existence of God. In this series we spend time listening to Dawkins’ critiques of faith and faith communities and have a chance to discuss honestly the merits and demerits of his thoughts. Our world is becoming increasingly skeptical, and scripture invites us to always be able to give a reason for our faith. This series will help us to see the intellectual validity of belief as well as call us to account for the real stumbling blocks religious communities have become for those who are seeking answers to the question of God’s existence.
Richard Dawkins is the author of the God Delusion. His famous work is a handbook for those who are questioning the existence of God. In this series we spend time listening to Dawkins’ critiques of faith and faith communities and have a chance to discuss honestly the merits and demerits of his thoughts. Our world is becoming increasingly skeptical, and scripture invites us to always be able to give a reason for our faith. This series will help us to see the intellectual validity of belief as well as call us to account for the real stumbling blocks religious communities have become for those who are seeking answers to the question of God’s existence.
Richard Dawkins is the author of the God Delusion. His famous work is a handbook for those who are questioning the existence of God. In this series we spend time listening to Dawkins’ critiques of faith and faith communities and have a chance to discuss honestly the merits and demerits of his thoughts. Our world is becoming increasingly skeptical, and scripture invites us to always be able to give a reason for our faith. This series will help us to see the intellectual validity of belief as well as call us to account for the real stumbling blocks religious communities have become for those who are seeking answers to the question of God’s existence.
This series that looks at the society God dreamed of and challenges us to be the change God wants to see in the world. In the end, we really have but two choices: We can sit back in angst and observe the tragic results of disengagement, or we can BE THE CHANGE.
This series that looks at the society God dreamed of and challenges us to be the change God wants to see in the world. In the end, we really have but two choices: We can sit back in angst and observe the tragic results of disengagement, or we can BE THE CHANGE.
This series that looks at the society God dreamed of and challenges us to be the change God wants to see in the world. In the end, we really have but two choices: We can sit back in angst and observe the tragic results of disengagement, or we can BE THE CHANGE.
This series that looks at the society God dreamed of and challenges us to be the change God wants to see in the world. In the end, we really have but two choices: We can sit back in angst and observe the tragic results of disengagement, or we can BE THE CHANGE.
This series that looks at the society God dreamed of and challenges us to be the change God wants to see in the world. In the end, we really have but two choices: We can sit back in angst and observe the tragic results of disengagement, or we can BE THE CHANGE.
Charles Dickens' timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge was meant to help wake up the society in which he lived, but this prophetic tale has something powerful to say to us today. Through the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, we will find fertile ground to prepare the way for the Christ child.
Charles Dickens' timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge was meant to help wake up the society in which he lived, but this prophetic tale has something powerful to say to us today. Through the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, we will find fertile ground to prepare the way for the Christ child.
Charles Dickens' timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge was meant to help wake up the society in which he lived, but this prophetic tale has something powerful to say to us today. Through the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, we will find fertile ground to prepare the way for the Christ child.
John is the most important text in the Bible and, therefore, in the history of the world. In it the author shares with us more than facts. He teaches us what those facts mean. John wants to put it all in perspective, which is why his text starts with “In the beginning…” John isn’t just setting us straight on the story of Jesus. He uses Jesus’ story to reorient our understanding of the entire cosmos.
John is the most important text in the Bible and, therefore, in the history of the world. In it the author shares with us more than facts. He teaches us what those facts mean. John wants to put it all in perspective, which is why his text starts with “In the beginning…” John isn’t just setting us straight on the story of Jesus. He uses Jesus’ story to reorient our understanding of the entire cosmos.
John is the most important text in the Bible and, therefore, in the history of the world. In it the author shares with us more than facts. He teaches us what those facts mean. John wants to put it all in perspective, which is why his text starts with “In the beginning…” John isn’t just setting us straight on the story of Jesus. He uses Jesus’ story to reorient our understanding of the entire cosmos.
John is the most important text in the Bible and, therefore, in the history of the world. In it the author shares with us more than facts. He teaches us what those facts mean. John wants to put it all in perspective, which is why his text starts with “In the beginning…” John isn’t just setting us straight on the story of Jesus. He uses Jesus’ story to reorient our understanding of the entire cosmos.
John is the most important text in the Bible and, therefore, in the history of the world. In it the author shares with us more than facts. He teaches us what those facts mean. John wants to put it all in perspective, which is why his text starts with “In the beginning…” John isn’t just setting us straight on the story of Jesus. He uses Jesus’ story to reorient our understanding of the entire cosmos.
John is the most important text in the Bible and, therefore, in the history of the world. In it the author shares with us more than facts. He teaches us what those facts mean. John wants to put it all in perspective, which is why his text starts with “In the beginning…” John isn’t just setting us straight on the story of Jesus. He uses Jesus’ story to reorient our understanding of the entire cosmos.
Since 1945 the Church has been in decline. This is, at least in part, because women and men of faith have been unable to provide answers for the atrocities of WWII and the unspeakable tragedy of the Holocaust. Why do innocent people suffer? Why don’t our prayers get answered? Why is it so difficult to find God’s will? These questions are important. But they aren’t the end of the conversation. There are difficult issues we face, injustices we endure. But these are not the end. In the end, even if we don’t understand, even if the road has been difficult- in the end, love wins. The final installment of this series answers the most important why question of all: Why the love of God will always prevail.
Since 1945 the Church has been in decline. This is, at least in part, because women and men of faith have been unable to provide answers for the atrocities of WWII and the unspeakable tragedy of the Holocaust. Why do innocent people suffer? Why don’t our prayers get answered? Why is it so difficult to find God’s will? These questions are important. But they aren’t the end of the conversation. There are difficult issues we face, injustices we endure. But these are not the end. In the end, even if we don’t understand, even if the road has been difficult- in the end, love wins. The final installment of this series answers the most important why question of all: Why the love of God will always prevail.
Since 1945 the Church has been in decline. This is, at least in part, because women and men of faith have been unable to provide answers for the atrocities of WWII and the unspeakable tragedy of the Holocaust. Why do innocent people suffer? Why don’t our prayers get answered? Why is it so difficult to find God’s will? These questions are important. But they aren’t the end of the conversation. There are difficult issues we face, injustices we endure. But these are not the end. In the end, even if we don’t understand, even if the road has been difficult- in the end, love wins. The final installment of this series answers the most important why question of all: Why the love of God will always prevail.
Since 1945 the Church has been in decline. This is, at least in part, because women and men of faith have been unable to provide answers for the atrocities of WWII and the unspeakable tragedy of the Holocaust. Why do innocent people suffer? Why don’t our prayers get answered? Why is it so difficult to find God’s will? These questions are important. But they aren’t the end of the conversation. There are difficult issues we face, injustices we endure. But these are not the end. In the end, even if we don’t understand, even if the road has been difficult- in the end, love wins. The final installment of this series answers the most important why question of all: Why the love of God will always prevail.
What if I made poor choices? What if I missed my calling? What if I married the wrong person or divorced the right person? What if I wasted that opportunity, that relationship… or my life? God answers the messes we make in our lives with one word: GRACE. Sometimes we settle for a wimpy and anemic grace. But we shouldn’t. This series will invite us to be shaped by grace, changed by grace, softened by grace, grabbed by our necks and shaken to our core… by grace, Amazing Grace.
What if I made poor choices? What if I missed my calling? What if I married the wrong person or divorced the right person? What if I wasted that opportunity, that relationship… or my life? God answers the messes we make in our lives with one word: GRACE. Sometimes we settle for a wimpy and anemic grace. But we shouldn’t. This series will invite us to be shaped by grace, changed by grace, softened by grace, grabbed by our necks and shaken to our core… by grace, Amazing Grace.
What if I made poor choices? What if I missed my calling? What if I married the wrong person or divorced the right person? What if I wasted that opportunity, that relationship… or my life? God answers the messes we make in our lives with one word: GRACE. Sometimes we settle for a wimpy and anemic grace. But we shouldn’t. This series will invite us to be shaped by grace, changed by grace, softened by grace, grabbed by our necks and shaken to our core… by grace, Amazing Grace.
What if I made poor choices? What if I missed my calling? What if I married the wrong person or divorced the right person? What if I wasted that opportunity, that relationship… or my life? God answers the messes we make in our lives with one word: GRACE. Sometimes we settle for a wimpy and anemic grace. But we shouldn’t. This series will invite us to be shaped by grace, changed by grace, softened by grace, grabbed by our necks and shaken to our core… by grace, Amazing Grace.
What if I made poor choices? What if I missed my calling? What if I married the wrong person or divorced the right person? What if I wasted that opportunity, that relationship… or my life? God answers the messes we make in our lives with one word: GRACE. Sometimes we settle for a wimpy and anemic grace. But we shouldn’t. This series will invite us to be shaped by grace, changed by grace, softened by grace, grabbed by our necks and shaken to our core… by grace, Amazing Grace.
If someone asked you to tell the story about how you’ve experienced God in your life, what would you say? Me? I would tell the story of the God in the bleachers. I’d tell of a God who loves us when we can’t make sense of anything, a God who knew the cost of creation […]
If someone asked you to tell the story about how you’ve experienced God in your life, what would you say? Me? I would tell the story of the God in the bleachers. I’d tell of a God who loves us when we can’t make sense of anything, a God who knew the cost of creation […]
If someone asked you to tell the story about how you’ve experienced God in your life, what would you say? Me? I would tell the story of the God in the bleachers. I’d tell of a God who loves us when we can’t make sense of anything, a God who knew the cost of creation […]
If someone asked you to tell the story about how you’ve experienced God in your life, what would you say? Me? I would tell the story of the God in the bleachers. I’d tell of a God who loves us when we can’t make sense of anything, a God who knew the cost of creation […]
If someone asked you to tell the story about how you’ve experienced God in your life, what would you say? Me? I would tell the story of the God in the bleachers. I’d tell of a God who loves us when we can’t make sense of anything, a God who knew the cost of creation […]
It is easy to be self‑focused. We all like to make ourselves the center of our world, to make sure we are front and center, no matter what is happening in the background. Jesus calls us to widen our view, to include the people around us and to flip the focus of our lives toward others. Turning away from ourselves allows us to see what God is doing in the world and where we are called to focus our attention.
It is easy to be self‑focused. We all like to make ourselves the center of our world, to make sure we are front and center, no matter what is happening in the background. Jesus calls us to widen our view, to include the people around us and to flip the focus of our lives toward others. Turning away from ourselves allows us to see what God is doing in the world and where we are called to focus our attention.
It is easy to be self‑focused. We all like to make ourselves the center of our world, to make sure we are front and center, no matter what is happening in the background. Jesus calls us to widen our view, to include the people around us and to flip the focus of our lives toward others. Turning away from ourselves allows us to see what God is doing in the world and where we are called to focus our attention.
Contrary to what many might think, witnessing is not trying to convince someone to be a Christian. Witnessing is simply telling the story of how we came to faith in Christ and inviting others to join us on the journey.
Contrary to what many might think, witnessing is not trying to convince someone to be a Christian. Witnessing is simply telling the story of how we came to faith in Christ and inviting others to join us on the journey.
Contrary to what many might think, witnessing is not trying to convince someone to be a Christian. Witnessing is simply telling the story of how we came to faith in Christ and inviting others to join us on the journey.
Contrary to what many might think, witnessing is not trying to convince someone to be a Christian. Witnessing is simply telling the story of how we came to faith in Christ and inviting others to join us on the journey.
Contrary to what many might think, witnessing is not trying to convince someone to be a Christian. Witnessing is simply telling the story of how we came to faith in Christ and inviting others to join us on the journey.
Contrary to what many might think, witnessing is not trying to convince someone to be a Christian. Witnessing is simply telling the story of how we came to faith in Christ and inviting others to join us on the journey.
For Jesus, the Devil (or Satan) was not a mythological figure but a real, spiritual being who has the ability to impact and influence our ability to think and make choices. Understanding what Jesus taught about the reality of evil and how to deal with the subtle temptations of evil can be helpful to us as we try to live in our contemporary world. This four-week series explores how Jesus dealt with the Devil and what we can learn from Jesus in the very real struggles we face.
For Jesus, the Devil (or Satan) was not a mythological figure but a real, spiritual being who has the ability to impact and influence our ability to think and make choices. Understanding what Jesus taught about the reality of evil and how to deal with the subtle temptations of evil can be helpful to us as we try to live in our contemporary world. This four-week series explores how Jesus dealt with the Devil and what we can learn from Jesus in the very real struggles we face.
He never dated around, he never married, he embraced celibacy, but Jesus knew what true love was all about. In our ongoing study of the life and teachings of Jesus, we look at what he said about marriage and romance, and we discover that when we take the words of Jesus seriously, our “love life” becomes an expression of true love.
He never dated around, he never married, he embraced celibacy, but Jesus knew what true love was all about. In our ongoing study of the life and teachings of Jesus, we look at what he said about marriage and romance, and we discover that when we take the words of Jesus seriously, our “love life” becomes an expression of true love.
He never dated around, he never married, he embraced celibacy, but Jesus knew what true love was all about. In our ongoing study of the life and teachings of Jesus, we look at what he said about marriage and romance, and we discover that when we take the words of Jesus seriously, our “love life” becomes an expression of true love.
He never dated around, he never married, he embraced celibacy, but Jesus knew what true love was all about. In our ongoing study of the life and teachings of Jesus, we look at what he said about marriage and romance, and we discover that when we take the words of Jesus seriously, our “love life” becomes an expression of true love.
This series offers a view of the Christmas story from the perspective of various Bible characters who were there and were part of it. Looking at Christmas through their eyes, we discover important truths about God that still apply to our lives today.
This series offers a view of the Christmas story from the perspective of various Bible characters who were there and were part of it. Looking at Christmas through their eyes, we discover important truths about God that still apply to our lives today.
This series offers a view of the Christmas story from the perspective of various Bible characters who were there and were part of it. Looking at Christmas through their eyes, we discover important truths about God that still apply to our lives today.
This series offers a view of the Christmas story from the perspective of various Bible characters who were there and were part of it. Looking at Christmas through their eyes, we discover important truths about God that still apply to our lives today.
As we continue our study on the life and teachings of Jesus, we will turn our attention to some of the odd things Jesus said. These are comments, declarations and commands Jesus gave that sound odd to our modern ears and sometimes seem out of character for a loving and gracious Savior.
As we continue our study on the life and teachings of Jesus, we will turn our attention to some of the odd things Jesus said. These are comments, declarations and commands Jesus gave that sound odd to our modern ears and sometimes seem out of character for a loving and gracious Savior.
In this series, we take a closer look at the miracles Jesus performed and how they communicate God's wisdom and truth for our lives.
In this series, we take a closer look at the miracles Jesus performed and how they communicate God's wisdom and truth for our lives.
In this series, we take a closer look at the miracles Jesus performed and how they communicate God's wisdom and truth for our lives.
In this series, we take a closer look at the miracles Jesus performed and how they communicate God's wisdom and truth for our lives.
In this series, we take a closer look at the miracles Jesus performed and how they communicate God's wisdom and truth for our lives.
In this series, we take a closer look at the miracles Jesus performed and how they communicate God's wisdom and truth for our lives.
In this series, we take a closer look at the miracles Jesus performed and how they communicate God's wisdom and truth for our lives.
In this series, we take a closer look at the miracles Jesus performed and how they communicate God's wisdom and truth for our lives.
In this series, we focus on many of the parables Jesus told, helping people discover the spiritual principles Jesus taught and the intentional practices that allow us to live out those principles.
In this series, we focus on many of the parables Jesus told, helping people discover the spiritual principles Jesus taught and the intentional practices that allow us to live out those principles.
In this series, we focus on many of the parables Jesus told, helping people discover the spiritual principles Jesus taught and the intentional practices that allow us to live out those principles.
In this series, we focus on many of the parables Jesus told, helping people discover the spiritual principles Jesus taught and the intentional practices that allow us to live out those principles.
In this series, we focus on many of the parables Jesus told, helping people discover the spiritual principles Jesus taught and the intentional practices that allow us to live out those principles.
In this series, we focus on many of the parables Jesus told, helping people discover the spiritual principles Jesus taught and the intentional practices that allow us to live out those principles.
Baseball players need a baseball coach. Soccer players need a soccer coach. Swimmers need a swim coach. Executives need an executive coach. In every arena of life where we want to grow and excel, coaches are there to help us. The same is true in our relationship with the Lord. The Holy Spirit is our Spiritual Coach, the living presence of God within us to teach, guide, protect and direct us as we grow into the people He is creating us to be. This series explores the person and purpose of the Holy Spirit in the lives of modern day Christians.
Baseball players need a baseball coach. Soccer players need a soccer coach. Swimmers need a swim coach. Executives need an executive coach. In every arena of life where we want to grow and excel, coaches are there to help us. The same is true in our relationship with the Lord. The Holy Spirit is our Spiritual Coach, the living presence of God within us to teach, guide, protect and direct us as we grow into the people He is creating us to be. This series explores the person and purpose of the Holy Spirit in the lives of modern day Christians.
Baseball players need a baseball coach. Soccer players need a soccer coach. Swimmers need a swim coach. Executives need an executive coach. In every arena of life where we want to grow and excel, coaches are there to help us. The same is true in our relationship with the Lord. The Holy Spirit is our Spiritual Coach, the living presence of God within us to teach, guide, protect and direct us as we grow into the people He is creating us to be. This series explores the person and purpose of the Holy Spirit in the lives of modern day Christians.
Baseball players need a baseball coach. Soccer players need a soccer coach. Swimmers need a swim coach. Executives need an executive coach. In every arena of life where we want to grow and excel, coaches are there to help us. The same is true in our relationship with the Lord. The Holy Spirit is our Spiritual Coach, the living presence of God within us to teach, guide, protect and direct us as we grow into the people He is creating us to be. This series explores the person and purpose of the Holy Spirit in the lives of modern day Christians.
Baseball players need a baseball coach. Soccer players need a soccer coach. Swimmers need a swim coach. Executives need an executive coach. In every arena of life where we want to grow and excel, coaches are there to help us. The same is true in our relationship with the Lord. The Holy Spirit is our Spiritual Coach, the living presence of God within us to teach, guide, protect and direct us as we grow into the people He is creating us to be. This series explores the person and purpose of the Holy Spirit in the lives of modern day Christians.
Baseball players need a baseball coach. Soccer players need a soccer coach. Swimmers need a swim coach. Executives need an executive coach. In every arena of life where we want to grow and excel, coaches are there to help us. The same is true in our relationship with the Lord. The Holy Spirit is our Spiritual Coach, the living presence of God within us to teach, guide, protect and direct us as we grow into the people He is creating us to be. This series explores the person and purpose of the Holy Spirit in the lives of modern day Christians.
The book of James focuses on the need to put our faith into action and persevere through the challenges of life.
The book of James focuses on the need to put our faith into action and persevere through the challenges of life.
The book of James focuses on the need to put our faith into action and persevere through the challenges of life.
The book of James focuses on the need to put our faith into action and persevere through the challenges of life.
The book of James focuses on the need to put our faith into action and persevere through the challenges of life.
The book of James focuses on the need to put our faith into action and persevere through the challenges of life.
What is love? It can be hard to define. Is ti a feeling? How is love for a parent different from love for a spouse? How do we express love? How do we receive love? In this series, we expore the subject of love, and look at the five primary ways love is expressed. Learning to speak these five "love languages" can help us give and receive love in a way that honors God and blesses others. This series is especially helpful for married couples, parents with children, and singles looking for healthy expressions of authentic love.