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Welcome to the weekly audio podcast for Browns Bridge Church in Cumming, GA where our mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Our desire is that this podcast will encourage you in your relationship with God. Visit us at brownsbridge.org.
The invitation to follow Jesus ultimately leads to inviting others to follow him as well. But how do we make a good invitation? What makes an invitation good? This message looks at one thing that should precede our invitations to others.
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It’s amazing what a simple invitation can do. It can lead to extraordinary things. This week we’ll look at an invitation that changed someone’s life in the first century and has the power to change someone’s life today as well.
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While we can't predict when miracles happen, there is a posture we can take that increases the chances of God doing a supernatural work within us.
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Our circumstances don’t define how God feels about us. So how do we navigate those circumstance when we don’t get the miracle?
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Miracles are at God’s discretion to further God’s purposes.
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The miracle of the universe is the foundation of our faith in God, but a different miracle is the foundation of our faith in Jesus.
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Serving people with different lived experiences is one of the primary things God uses to fine-tune our worldview.
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We live in a world where we believe we can handle anything—until we can’t. And it’s often in those moments we begin to wonder: "Who can I truly depend on? Who will walk with me through life? Am I alone?" The answers to those questions are the reason we believe Jesus is worth following.
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Life is filled with unexpected moments that surprise us, evoke fear, and lead us to wonder, Is God worth following?
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Have you ever heard someone say, “Follow Jesus and everything will be great.” It sounds good, but it’s not exactly true. This week we’ll look at how God leads us to what we need, even though it may not look like it to begin with.
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Since 2007, our Be Rich campaign has been making the world an even better place. After all, devotion to God is best demonstrated and authenticated through love for others.
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We must take responsibility for the me nobody can see.
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Our choices today will leave our loved ones with one of two things in the future: a burden or a blessing.
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Sometimes we have to go back to move forward.
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Your irresponsibility will eventually become somebody else's responsibility.
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We are far more likely to develop meaningful faith when people of faith surround us.
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Have you seen anyone lately who seems to have it better than you? A better job, car, or life? It can be easy to size up our lives by what we see in somebody else’s, but it’s a lose/lose game every time. In this message, we look at the remedy for the comparison game.
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There is no shortage of blame being tossed around these days. From the traffic to the economy, everyone seems to quickly know who’s at fault. Unfortunately, when we play the blame game we miss out on a better way of life modeled to us through Jesus.
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Most estimates say that humans speak about 16,000 words a day. While some words we speak have little to no effect, there are games we play with our words that can have a big impact—and not in the way we desire. In this message we explore how to avoid playing these word games and how to make the most—and best—of our conversations.
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A game that requires a loser is a game nobody wins.
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We can disagree culturally and politically, and still love unconditionally.
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Somebody may have defined masculinity for you, but how will you define it for yourself?
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What could our world look like if we chose restoration instead of condemnation?
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We believe following Jesus makes your life better and makes you better at life, and we want our local church to inspire people to follow him. In this message, Andy Stanley talks about how and why we do church the way we do.
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What does kindness look like, act like, and react like?
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Patience is the courage to wait, inspired by faith that God is going to move.
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Jesus never said life would be easy, but he did promise us a path that leads to peace.
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Our world could use a little joy. Everyone pursues it in their own way, but there is still something lacking. On the last night before his death, Jesus introduced a different way to experience joy.
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The Holy Spirit was given to us not so we could be more spiritual, but so we could become more mature.
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Despite Jesus predicting it multiple times, eyewitnesses were shocked to learn God had raised Jesus from the dead. And what God did for Jesus, he can do for you.
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It’s easy to believe the greatest enemy of the church comes from outside the church. Unfortunately, the church’s greatest threat is right in the middle of it.
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The message of the church is a message for the world.
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Early Christians were bold, confident, and courageous. How we pray is an indicator if we’ve strayed from that.
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Provide for the next generation what you wish the previous generation had provided for you.
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When the church first began, a natural question surfaced right away: What shall we do? The answer had to do more with understanding who your faith was in more than what needed to be done.
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Being part of a local gathering of Jesus followers means you are part of something big. It’s up to each generation to determine what Christianity looks like, sounds like, and reacts like.
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There’s no shortage of desire in our lives. Most are innocent. Some are even good and noble. Others can stop us from living out God’s best. In this message, you'll learn what to do with the desires that are stopping you.
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Our brains have an amazing ability to create a narrative around things in our lives. Unfortunately, when that narrative is untrue it causes us to be in denial. And denial will always deny us of something. In this message, we’ll try and stop denial before it stops us.
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We believe following Jesus makes your life better and makes you better at life, and we want our local church to inspire people to follow him. In this message, Andy Stanley talks about how and why we do church the way we do.
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In all its subtle forms, greed has the potential to rob your life. But the secret to living a meaning-filled life is found across the border from what’s in it for me.
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If the only things that concern you are about you, there is work to do. Ultimately, we save ourselves from ourselves by choosing not to be all about ourselves.
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If something about the world is broken and it breaks your heart, there’s an opportunity to be a part of fixing it.
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This season is all about gifts. It’s one of the things that makes people love this time of year. But sometimes the main thing gets lost in the midst of all the gifts. In this message we highlight the gift of Christmas.
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During this time of year, we engage our imaginations as we embrace the magic of Christmas. Let’s also imagine what the world would be like if we fully embraced the way of Jesus—the way of love.
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Jesus came to show us not only the way back to God, but the way back to others as well. As people who have been reconciled to God, we should pursue reconciliation with people whenever possible.
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Have you ever felt like you've lost your way? Usually by the time we realize we’re lost, we’ve been lost for quite some time. And we instinctively ask, "What should I do?" Instead, there’s a different question to consider.
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The best way to guard your heart is to align what moves your heart, what breaks your heart, and what your heart loves with Jesus.
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We know how to check our physical hearts. But how do we check on what the Bible calls “the heart”? In this message we look at one crucial area that Jesus said is vital to guarding our hearts.
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The condition of our heart is critical to our health, both in life and faith. But how do we monitor the condition of our spiritual heart? Through a conversation documented in Matthew, Jesus tells us exactly how to monitor the health of our heart.
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Doubt doesn't have to be an off-ramp to faith. In fact, it's a natural part of the journey.
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No matter if our current season of life is easy or difficult, we strive to fix our eyes on Jesus instead of our circumstances.
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Our circumstances are not an indicator of God’s absence.
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Your great work is to identify the distractions that keep you from the “problem” that you are uniquely positioned to solve.
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Great work is often found on the other side of a terrifying longing. How could clarity
regarding your “terrifying longing” reduce the allure of the distractions you’re most susceptible to?
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Jesus taught that his followers are to be like good neighbors. That often brings up the question, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus was asked about this and in a well-known parable, he answers a different question entirely.
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In a famous interaction in the New Testament, Jesus is asked by an expert of the Law what is most important to God. Jesus answers with not one thing, but two, and said you can’t do one without the other.
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As we see in this interview with Hal Donaldson, sometimes difficult circumstances can inspire people to do something great.
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Living in the upside-down kingdom Jesus described can perhaps seem risky and foolish. But the power and love of God is released when we embrace it.
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We can be tempted by a lot of things we shouldn’t give in to. But when we give into the temptation of humility, the world changes for the better.
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The cross is a reminder for us to stop chasing what can’t be caught.
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It's not intuitive to choose to lose, but Jesus introduced an upside-down way of living.
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It’s easy to get in a hurry but harder to get out. If we’re going to resist the temptation to rush in life, we must be proactive. This message will reveal one practical way to keep hurry from taking over.
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One of the biggest weapons against the hurry that tries to invade our lives is the word “no.” We, however, have a tendency to be “yes” machines. In this message, we discover how to effectively say “no” and keep hurry at a distance.
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We’re all busy. And most of us would say we’re busy with good things. But if we’re not careful, our busy lives can become hurried lives. When that happens, we suffer and the people around us often get our worst. This week we’ll start learning how to slow down and resist the temptation to hurry.
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8: The Bible documents God’s redemptive activity in the world, culminating in the arrival of his final King.
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7: Jesus followers are multipliers.
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6: The church is God’s agent of transformation personally, culturally, and globally.
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5: Jesus died for my sin to reconcile me to God.
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4: Jesus promised justice in the end and invites us to trust him in the meantime.
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Jesus defined sin as anything that harms you or others.
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Jesus came to illustrate and demonstrate what God is like.
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Have you ever felt outmatched? Or like the cards were stacked against you? During Jesus’s ministry, his followers felt this often, but probably never as much as they did at the location in today’s message. And it’s right here that Jesus gave a promise that helped them persevere.
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Humans have done some crazy things throughout history to try and get God on their side. And while our modern-day ways are a bit more acceptable, we sometimes still do the same thing. We try to behave our way to God. In this message we’ll see that when we do, we are not following Jesus.
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Fairy tales happened once upon a time. No matter how great the story or how helpful the life lesson, we know they didn't actually take place. So what do we do when the Bible begins to resemble a fairy tale? Does it matter if it's real or not? In this series, we’ll take you to the actual places and settings of the New Testament accounts.
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Why does Easter Matter? Because the resurrection of Jesus provides assurance that God is love and God loves you.
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Forgiving someone before they ask for it isn’t easy, but it’s exactly what God did for us.
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The church is God's agent of transformation for the world, and the church is your opportunity to take part in that transformation. Take the step from being just a consumer at the local church to being involved.
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Even when our words are accidental, they can still hurt someone.
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If we’re not careful, what should be secondary can easily become primary.
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We’ve all heard the adage that actions speak louder than words. But the words we’ve heard have shaped us and the words we speak have the power to shape others. And some words weigh more than others.
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All training requires a good goal. If the goal is weak, it won’t keep us going when the going gets tough. This week, we’ll look at one way we can unintentionally define success that will ultimately prevent us from achieving it.
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Have you ever seen a sought-after success slip through your fingers? We all have. And it wasn't for lack of trying. In fact, many of us are now striving toward something we're tired of trying for. The good news is there's a better way to move toward the success we're seeking.
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We should fear the consequences of closing our hands more than the consequences of losing what’s in them.
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Our behavior will eventually reflect the condition of our hearts.
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Selfishness is a terrible master that does nothing for you. The more you choose to surrender to God, the more he will lead you to peace with yourself.
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We all want to be known for something. What we really need is to be known by someone.
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It's easy to think that religion or faith is just reserved foe people who have the best behavior and can keep it all together. This was the way the entire world was until Jesus showed up at the first Christmas. He changed the invitation, and he changed who's invited.
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One reason for the season is to remove our excuses for moving away from people unlike us.
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God blessed the world with a different kind of King who came to establish a different kind of kingdom.
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What do we do when life and circumstances we can’t control bring us to a breaking point?
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We are being distracted to death. But we don’t have to be. Jesus reminds us that we always have a choice and can choose what is better in order to live a live full of joy, peace, and love.
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Feeling overwhelmed? Feel like life is running you rather than you running your life? Jesus gives us an invitation to give us our lives back.
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People came before commandments. With God, relationships always precede rules.
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Jesus offered the most just system possible in an unjust world.
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The belief that “Good people go to heaven” sounds nice on the surface. But it doesn’t make sense.
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Jesus didn’t command us to agree with one another. We can disagree and love unconditionally.
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Sometimes acknowledging the hurt is the first step in healing.
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What we look at becomes one of the most important factors in our ability to forgive.
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You can't put out a fire by dumping gas on it.
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Adam interviews his counselor of 11 years who specializes in the journey of forgiveness.
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It's easy for our love for others to be dependent on something they have to do first. Jesus models a different way.
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If we’re in trouble, we want grace. If someone troubles us, we want them to get what
they deserve. It’s fascinating how easily we can withhold from others the same grace
we want to recieve. When we withhold grace we are not following Jesus. He commands a different way.
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Our initial response to weakness is often not the best.
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Our desire to live connected to God depends on us depending.
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Sometimes we need to stop before we can move on.
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Your place of need is often where your faith grows the most. Where are you currently in need?
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TEASER ALERT: This episode contains a magic trick. Don’t be deceived.
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We spend our entire lives trying to be independent. But full independence is an illusion.
There is a final decision we make at the point where our independence runs
out, and that decision makes all the difference.
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How strong have you felt this week? Here’s a dose of strength for your Friday.
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I’m coming to you from a football practice to talk about competing for what matters.
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Seeing God for who he is will lead us to live his way.
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Each of us has a unique way of relating to God. Discover yours.
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Think about what God is up to in your life and then pay attention to these two things.
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When Jesus began to teach his disciples to pray, he didn’t ease his way into it. He started out with a shocking introduction for his audience. And he did it on purpose. If we are to pray the way Jesus did, we need to start the way that Jesus started. If not, the rest of the prayer falls apart.
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Lying to ourselves to feel good about ourselves keeps us from doing what’s good for ourselves.
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Generous people don’t give sporadically. They have a plan.
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Relationships go better when two people engage in a certain type of competition.
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No one said it was easy, but releasing someone from what they've done to you is your only way to freedom.
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Your decisions aren't just about you. They impact people closest to you as well.
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We all want to be known for something. What we really need is to be known by someone.
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How you live your life on earth impacts how you will experience heaven.
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What you do now is an indicator of what you’ll look forward to later.
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Jesus talked about heaven in several different ways. Today we'll look at three conversations that reveal the way Jesus viewed the realities of heaven.
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Just because someone claims to be our enemy doesn't mean we must return the favor.
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Our reactions reflect our confidence or our lack of confidence in God.
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Our actions rarely tell the whole story, but our reactions most certainly do. And Jesus instructs us to leverage them for good.
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Sandra Stanley shares five wishes she has for all of us.
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Being in the middle of something can be difficult, but getting something out of the middle is more important than getting out of the middle.
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It’s possible to look for all the right things in all the wrong places.
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Disagreement is unavoidable, but division is a choice. We can disagree politically and love unconditionally.
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When it comes to potentially polarizing topics, our posture, tone, and approach will tell others all they need to know about what’s most important to us.
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Some things are better broken. But what happens when we break? What happens when things begin to fall apart in our life or not go the way we had hoped? We look into how to look into it in week 3 of Better Broken.
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When was the last time you were envious of someone or something they had? Not too long ago? That’s true of just about all of us. Today we look at what to do the next time envy begins to surface in your life.
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Pride is one of those things that is better broken. We all know we shouldn’t be prideful, but oftentimes we can repair our pride unintentionally, letting it back into our life and relationships. So just be humble, right? The answer is actually more than that. In this message, find out what keeps pride broken.
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People ultimately weren’t convinced to follow Jesus because of what he taught. They became convinced because of what they saw.
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Jesus didn't ask for people to just believe in him. He invited people to follow him.
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Being right doesn't give us the right to be self-righteous.
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Love for God is demonstrated by love for others.
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Whatever your next step is, take it. You don’t know what hangs in the balance.
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Admirers of Jesus didn’t shape civilization. The doers did.
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Christians are not expected to believe based solely on a collection of ancient manuscripts. The foundation of our faith is anchored to something far more substantial and sustainable.
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If you’re grateful for your local church but not engaged, now is the time.
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We are pretty good at consuming. In fact, it's become an art for some of us. Whether it’s Netflix, Amazon, Grubhub, or another source, we know how to get what we want when we want it. Yet our lives can still fall short of what we hope and dream. Jesus gave us the reason for this 2,000 years ago in a place we know as the upper room. In this message, we look at an out-of-the-ordinary lesson that leads to extraordinary results.
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Have you ever tried to make yourself look important? Maybe a better question would be, “When was the last time you tried to make yourself look important?” We are taught by the world that the path forward is always up and to the right. But in the upper room, Jesus introduced a different way.
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Let’s look at five steps to punching through your paper walls.
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It’s true that God loves you just the way you are, but he loves you too much to leave you that way.
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Whether fueled by fear, insecurity, or a past event, many of us construct a paper wall of excuses that holds us back.
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Jesus came to interact with his people like no other king.
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Kings don’t just have believers, they have followers.
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From politics and culture to the church, Andy Stanley and Crawford Loritts have a candid discussion.
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We are entering a season that is full of wants. Where do we want to spend the holidays? What do we want to eat for Thanksgiving? What do the kids want for Christmas? Living with want is not a bad thing, but it can potentially lead us to miss what we need. And often what we need is God meeting us in a powerful way.
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The more mature person typically makes the first move toward reconciliation. And that first move is rarely convenient.
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Reconciliation requires an honest look in the mirror.
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Repairing a relationship requires someone to initiate, regardless of who’s to blame for the fallout. There’s a simple prayer you can learn to help you take that first step.
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When it comes to repairing relationships, no one responds well to being convinced, coerced, convicted or controlled. Yet we try those approaches over and over again.
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Today, we celebrate Be Rich, our annual campaign to go above and beyond in giving back to our community. Thanks to your generosity of time and money, we have a LOT to celebrate.
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Sometimes less is more—except when it comes to money, right? More money can lead to more opportunities, influence, and impact. On the other hand, less money can mean less anxiety about money and less of our lives being consumed by getting more of it. In this message, we look at how to reach a worry-free place when it comes to money.
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Are you better at being selfless or selfish? We are all born with a natural tendency to focus on ourselves over others. But, when we are selfish, we discover that we undermine our own lives. The problem is, even though we know this, we still have selfish moments and seasons. We know better, we just don’t do better. This week, we take a look at the solution that empowers us to live out a more selfless life.
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We don't have a responsibility to predict what God is up to. But we do have a responsibility to help meet people's immediate needs.
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It’s possible to be a good person without doing any good, but that’s not good for anybody.
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It’s easy to look at the outcomes of our decisions and know if we’ve won. But the bigger win happens before you even know the outcome.
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The first breach of integrity makes the second breach easier. Before you know it, it becomes a pattern. But there’s a way to prevent it from starting.
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Our appetites pose a constant threat to our integrity. And if we don't control them, they will shape the direction and quality of our lives.
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Sometimes we’re willing to be bad to keep from looking bad. But when we’re more concerned about our reputations than our integrity, we eventually damage both.
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There are times we know we ought to do something, even when there is no written rule. That's because there is an “ought to” that stands outside of you and over you that didn't originate with you.
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In seasons of change, it's good to remind ourselves who God is and who we are.
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We all know desperate times call for desperate measures. Even if you turn to Jesus as a last resort, it’s not too late for him to give you a life of freedom.
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If you repay evil for evil, you will write a pretty predictable story. But there’s a way to write a remarkable one instead.
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Hurting someone because they hurt you doesn't end the cycle. It perpetuates it. And it makes you look like the person you dislike.
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Red or Blue. Left or Right. For or Against. It sometimes feels like the United States isn't very united. There's something we can do about that, and it has less to do with our rights and more to do with our responsibility.
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It seems like everyone is getting really good at being critical these days. And what do we gain by it? The answer may surprise you. And it’s nothing new. Thousands of years ago, the nation of Israel dealt with this. We can find new hope for today from what they experienced.
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No one wants to be a “Debbie Downer.” But we often have areas of our lives that are challenging, broken, or weak. And the degree to which we are honest with God about those areas is often the degree to which we can experience him in the struggle.
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We all want to get the future right, and we all want to arrive safely at our intended destination. Follow these rules and you will get there on time and on purpose.
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Wrinkle-free days usually don’t create great faith, because we don’t know what we actually believe until what we claim to believe is tested. Those unexpected things life throws our way can end up being pivotal circumstances in our faith journeys.
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There is no progress without discipline. And many times, what begins as an "ought to" becomes a "want to."
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Sometimes it seems God drops someone into our lives at just the right time. The defining moments and seasons of our lives usually revolve around those providential relationships.
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Nothing causes us to depend on God more than pushing through our inadequacies to help other people. When we serve in a ministry we take personally, we experience God’s power and faithfulness.
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It’s one thing to believe and enjoy practical teaching. But gaining knowledge is not enough to grow our faith —applying it is.
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We’ve all heard stories of people—or we know people—who have what appears to be unshakable faith. They have a confidence in God that informs what they do. Where does faith like that come from?
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We want to be open-minded, but we naturally resist things we can't control or don't understand. So how can we learn to be open to changing our ideals and beliefs, especially if we may be wrong about something? It begins with a simple prayer.
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Jesus told his followers to pray to avoid temptation. But before we can pray that with a clear conscience, there are some things we need to ask ourselves first.
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If God already knows my needs, why pray? Because the purpose of prayer is to surrender your will, not impose it.
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At one time or another, we’ve all been told we should pray. But how should we pray? Jesus’s disciples had the exact same question.
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While we can’t avoid tough times, there’s something we all need in order to navigate them. It just takes time and intentionality to get it.
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Just because God is good doesn’t mean good things will always happen. But we can trust that God is working even when we can’t see what he’s doing.
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Our faith will be defined most in the seasons where life is the worst. And our faith is best when it’s fastened to actual promises, not future outcomes.
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There's a question you can ask yourself that will bring inescapable clarity to just about every relational decision you'll bump up against. But a word of warning: it's not for the faint of heart.
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It's human nature to snuggle up to the edge of irresponsibility or disaster and stay there as long as possible. But instead of wondering how close we can get before crossing the line, we need to ask ourselves perhaps the most important question we can ever ask.
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Sometimes an option we're considering creates tension inside of us. When that happens, it can be tempting to ignore the discomfort or brush by it. But instead of doing that, we need to pay close attention to it.
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Your life is more than random, disconnected events. It's a story being written. Whether it's a thoughtful response or an emotionally fueled reaction, we write the stories of our lives one decision at a time.
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The easiest person to deceive is the person in the mirror. But when we do the hard work of being honest with ourselves, we’re on our way to not selling ourselves on a potential regret.
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We never know what or who hangs in the balance of the decisions we make. But we do know that our decisions determine the direction and quality of our life.
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We all look for meaning in even the most random events—especially the negative events. The Christmas story is a reminder that sometimes God interrupts people's stories for a clear purpose.
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In Part 2, Andy and his dad talk about patience, perseverance, photography, and the one thing Dr. Stanley prioritizes more than anything.
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In Part 1 of Life, Love & Legacy, Andy and his dad talk about their childhoods, parenting, generosity, and more.
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Regrets—big or small—we’ve all got em! Is it possible to see some good from our mistakes? What if we can help the next generation avoid having similar regrets? Stuart Makinson discusses these questions and how their answers inform our decision making as a church.
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Being grateful for someone is an emotion we can all relate to. But gratitude is not just an attitude, it's something that needs to be expressed.
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We’ve sung it. We’ve said it. We’ve probably prayed it. As familiar as the words “God Bless America” are, there is something greater we are called to if you are a Jesus follower. And even if you aren’t, you’ll want this too.
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Andy Stanley interviews Sarah Anderson, author of The Space Between Us: How Jesus Teaches Us to Live Together When Politics and Religion Pull Us Apart.
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Today, we celebrate Be Rich, our annual campaign to go above and beyond in giving back to our community. Thanks to your generosity of time and money, we have a LOT to celebrate.
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If your main goal is your kid's obedience, you're settling for something less than and you're setting yourself up to have anger stirred up regularly. Instead of obedience being the objective, there's a long-term target that will go a long way toward winning as a parent.
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When our kids mess up, our tendency is to take something away from them. However, punishment shouldn't be the end goal of discipline. Restoration should be.
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Moms and dads dream of a future where their kids become adults and still want to come home regularly to visit. As parents, there’s something we can do to lay the foundation for that dream to become a reality.
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Ideal can seem out of reach, and it sometimes feels easier to put it out of sight. Part of being a parent is to point our children toward the ideal, while at the same time navigating what is real.
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During a major epidemic, first century Christians acted in such a way that people outside the faith couldn’t ignore them. It's not enough to believe correctly. We must act on what we say we believe.
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During times of crisis, there is something Christians should be doing above anything else. Doing this won’t answer why bad things happen, but it will demonstrate where our hope lies.
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The right questions are not "Why did this happen?" or "Whose fault was that?" We usually know those answers. The better question: "How can we help?"
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People sometimes use religion to justify positions, especially around social and political topics. But Christianity was never intended to try and win arguments. In fact, it’s just the opposite.
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Trouble, hardship, and adversity are inevitable in life. Eventually, we all experience a trial that seems to be more than we can bear. Some of us fight harder, some of us give up or give in, but we all want to get past it. What if there is something more to what we are going through than what we are going through? In this message, we look for the silver lining in our suffering.
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We often think that where we are in life is a result of our determination and hard work, missing the reality that countless people have shaped who we are today. If we are a product of the people around us, then who is shaping us?
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Who are you talking to in this season of doubt, loneliness, and uncertainty? Lead Pastor, Adam Johnson, explains the importance of candid conversations with someone you trust.
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Understanding who we are and how we are wired is crucial to our success professionally, relationally, and in life in general. But we are not meant to stop there. Once we see who we are, there is another step we need to take. In one of his most challenging teachings, Jesus spoke directly to this, and he gives us the key to overcoming ourselves (as hard as it may be).
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During times of uncertainly and disruption, the people around us need to know we care. We often need to step out of our comfort zone to comfort someone.
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People want certainty, but sometimes that’s not possible. When certainty is not an option, you can still offer them the next best thing.
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The people who have the most influence in our lives often have little to no authority in terms of position. There’s something about their lives that gives them influence in ours.
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Leadership, however great or small, is stewardship of the temporary influence we have. When we view our leadership as something for which we are accountable, we will be far less likely to leverage it for ourselves.
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When tragedy strikes, it's natural to ask the question Why me? The harder and more unnatural question is How can I make this matter?
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Most of us are confident that God has a will for our lives, but it’s often challenging to see it. In this message, we’ll unpack Paul’s instructions that allow us to clear the fog and see God’s will more clearly.
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When circumstances become uncertain, you may ask questions like, “What should I do?” or “How do I know what God wants me to do?” Perhaps there’s an answer that is simpler than we think.
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Autonomy looks appealing on the surface. After all, having the freedom to do what you want to do is viewed as living successfully. But you were made for something better than that.
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A special Father’s Day episode from our lead pastor Adam Johnson sharing a lesson he learned while trying to put his boys to bed.
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Becoming a Christian is easy. It won't cost you anything. But Jesus never invited anyone to become a Christian. He invites us to follow.
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We didn’t want families and kids to miss out on a fun summer with Waumba Land and Upstreet so our children’s ministry teams worked together to launch their summer kick-off in a new and different way! In this episode, our lead pastor Adam Johnson chats with Waumba Land and Upstreet Director, Wendy Baird, and Chad Ward about how they turned the Browns Bridge parkway into a fun, drive-thru party.
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Perhaps nothing characterized the life of Jesus more than his pursuit of people whose lives and lifestyles did not look like his. If we fail to listen to people who don't experience the world the way we do, we will never bear their burden.
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Campus Pastor, Adam Johnson, takes us along as Browns Bridge Church staff delivers BBQ to the staff of Northside Hospital Forsyth. Along the way, he has a conversation with Steven Hartsock, the owner of Socks Love Barbecue, about how our community can solve big problems with small acts of generosity.
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There is more to your circumstances than meets the eye. Your current circumstances are a chapter. They are not the full story.
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It can be difficult to manage our emotions on a normal day, but even more difficult during the quarantine. In this podcast episode, Browns Bridge staff member, Tim Cooper, has a helpful conversation with Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Andy Ward, about the emotional, psychological, and spiritual effects of COVID-19 and how we can take our thoughts captive during this time of social distancing and quarantine.
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While we don't always choose our circumstances, we do have the ability to choose our responses. But the response that has the potential to reverse the natural course of things isn't natural at all.
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Taking the next step of getting baptized can seem intimidating but we have an incredible team that makes the process easy, comfortable, and exciting. Listen to this conversation between our Lead Pastor, Adam Johnson, and Baptism Coordinator, Thea Russell, as they discuss what it means to get baptized, our baptism process, and how to know if you’re ready to take this next step in your faith journey.
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For many of us, there's something we wish we'd been doing all along to prepare for what is happening now. Whatever lessons we’re learning, now is the time to start putting them into practice.
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Tim Cooper is on-site with the staff and volunteers at The Place of Forsyth, one of our non-profit partners, to see how they have adapted and are responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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We miss being in the building with you. So today, we’ll take a look back at one of our favorite memories from the last few years. This is a great time to be reminded that regardless of what we’re feeling and experiencing during this season, our worship can overpower all of it.
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A conversation between our lead pastor Adam Johnson and our Transit Team who have been providing our middle school students a way to stay connected and engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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We have passed 50 days of quarantine and no one knows when this will all end. Maybe you are doing great, but many of us could use some encouragement to help us continue to make the most of these days. However you are doing, here are three things that can help us all.
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Tim Cooper, Groups Director at Browns Bridge Church, discusses how to never feel inadequate in the midst of hard times.
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