Primary passages:
Proverbs 7:6-23
Other Bible references:
1 Peter 2:11
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Bible references:
Daniel 1:3-5
Daniel 1:8-10
Daniel 2:13-19
Daniel 6:3-5
Daniel 6:16
1 Peter 3:15-17
Daniel 6:23-27
Primary passages:
Matthew 14
Other Bible references:
Hebrews 11
Mark 9
Mark 6
Exodus 3
In previous weeks, we have looked into the life and faith of Esther and Rahab. Today, we continue with Abraham. Jeff Foerster examines the story of Abraham, his faith, and his wanderings.
Primary passages:
Hebrews 11:33-38
Genesis 22:1-2
Other Bible references:
Genesis 12
Hebrews 12:2
Acts 4
Matthew 7:21
This walk of faith is a challenge! It’s always been a challenge even for the “heroes” of the faith! Trusting God is not as easy as we’d like it to be and when our trust meets life’s challenges our trust in God is not as strong as we hoped it would be. Last week we looked at faith of Esther! She chose to trust God even though she didn’t know what the outcome would be. This week we look at the faith of Rahab, a woman whose legacy echoes through the halls of history. It all centers on one courageous act, one critical decision.
Primary passage:
Joshua 2:1-11
Joshua 6: 22-25
Other Bible references:
Numbers 13
James 2:14-26
Hebrews 11:31
Matthew 1:5
This is the first sermon in the series RENEW: Renewing the Faith. I believe we have a wrong idea about growing and walking in faith. We believe that if we have strong and certain faith in the midst of tough circumstances and messy lives, we will never have unanswered questions or nagging doubts. This is…
When engaging in life together, sometimes, relationships take a wrong turn. Friendships are wounded. When this happens, we easily slip into our old ways and revenge feels natural and acceptable. Jesus shows us another way, the way of relentless grace.
Primary passage:
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Other Bible references:
Hebrews 12
Matthew 5:43
Matthew 5:44-45
1 Thessalonians 1
Ephesians 4:39
Matthew 18
Martin mentioned the book Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Martin also quoted Bertrand Russell.
An essential part of our Christian faith is life together. Our God is a relational God! Our understanding of life together is rooted in the community of the Trinity, modeled by the heart & ways of Jesus, and it is to be lived out in the heart and ways of His people. This is why Paul tells the entire Thessalonian church: 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
Primary passage:
1 Thessalonians 5:14
Other Bible references:
1 Thessalonians 4:9-10
Matthew 23:25-26
1 Corinthians 4:14
1 Thessalonians 2
Mark
Bible references: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-18 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Psalm 23 life, heart, followers of Jesus, relationship, community, connect, known, ignored, understood, valued, life, faith, alone, Paul, 1 Thessalonians 2:17-18, MS, empathetic, compassionate, compassion, cancer, change, transformation, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-2, sacrifice, difficult, Timothy, mess, sin, consequences, trials, gifts, curses, tribulation, 1 Thessalonians 3:2-5, culture, society, strengthen,…
Primary passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 Other Bible references: Acts 20:28 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12 Hebrews 13:17 leader, leadership, respect, disciples, discipleship, Paul, Acts 20:28, community, openness, posers, shepherds, healthy leaders, Jesus focused, Holy Spirit driven, Ephesians, character, reflect, mentor, mentee, mentoring, Mark Driscoll, draw, drive, know God, heart, catalyst, growth, control, oversee,…