Introduction: The people who first started following Jesus were misbehavers and non-believers. It took them a long time to believe in and then to follow Jesus. As Jesus was approaching the Cross, many of His closest disciples were captivated by human concerns more than they were given to God’s concerns. They eventually embraced God’s agenda...
Reaction vs. Relationship Speaker – Brendon Ramseier, Family Life Pastor
Introduction: Where does following Jesus lead? Are there advantages to following Jesus? Is there a price to pay for following Jesus? At a defining moment in your journey with Jesus, you will discover if you are following Jesus or being a consumer of the idea of Jesus. In Mark 8, Jesus calls all those who...
Shattered: Picking Up the Pieces of a Broken Heart Speaker – Brenda Nevitt, Author of “Shattered: Picking up the Pieces of a Broken Heart”
Introduction: If you know that you have already won the game, you can play more confidently and take more risks while living in peace. Michael Jordan predicted to his new coach, Doug Collins, that he would win his first coached game. Only Michael could make that promise and deliver. Jesus Christ has promised us PEACE...
Introduction: Are you following Jesus? Are you listening to what He is saying? Are you responding to His requests? Are you working with Jesus to accomplish His mission in your life? Are you following Jesus and fulfilling His destiny for you? Listen to Jesus – Luke 5:1 Beginning a journey with Jesus starts with listening...
Introduction: If you could erase all the misconceptions of what following Jesus really means and start with just the simple Gospel story, I believe you would find that the Gospel of Jesus is not a game of do’s and don’ts. It is a relationship of “Following Jesus!” Relationship Language of the Gospels · Father and...
Introduction: Hope stirs the soul and inspires the heart. Hope paints a picture of a better tomorrow than you are experiencing today. But Hope often comes during the darkest moments of life. The Resurrection of Jesus is a story of Hope. Hope that is present now to provide strength and Hope for an eternal future...
Introduction: Today, I want to compare two moments in time, mentioned in Scripture, when times were very uncertain. Leadership was shifting, a new future was being forecast, and people were feeling extremely uncertain. When you feel uncertain, it is difficult to have strength for today and hope for the future. Uncertain Futures – Deuteronomy 31:2-8...
Introduction: How do you deal with anxiety in these uncertain times? Where do you find peace? The uncertainty of what tomorrow brings increases by the day. Where do you go to find rest for your soul? “An uncertain future leaves us stranded in an unhappy present with nothing to do but wait.” Daniel Gilbert Key Points:...
