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Tim Wright

1 Samuel 15:1-31

2/2/2020

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1 Samuel 15:1-31

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Who are you going to live your life trying to please? The "Fear of Man" is about our desire for approval and validation. Our consuming desire to please people can actually get in the way of our pleasing God. If you live for people's acceptance, you'll die from their rejection. Where the problem lies...we obey the one we fear.

When we live for people's approval...you will eventually do something stupid. God gave Saul specific instructions. If you are consumed with trying to please people eventually you have to choose God's way or man's way. Live for an audience of One.
Whe you live for people's approveal...you will eventually make God sad. Saul feared man more than he feared God. Saul's heart belonged more to his own self-interest than it did to the purposes of God.
When you live for people's approval...God's glory often becomes less important than yours. Pride is subtle. Pride separates us from an appropriate relationship with God.
When you live for people's approval...you are inviting unnecessary drama and frustration into your life. You are bound to eventually upset someone. Saul tried to please men so he only partially obeyed the Lord's instructions - partial obedience is disobedience. Make every effort to please God.
When you live for people's approval...you will end up redefining success to meet someone else's standards. God told Saul what was required for victory. He allowed the people around him to re-define success.
When you live for people's approval...you will eventually have a hard time recognizing truth. Saul was decieving himself. There's one voice you must be certain you hear, listen to, and follow.
When you life for people's approval...you will eventually become apathetic in your faith. Apathy: A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. Your heart is going to beat for something...and whatever it beats for...that's what will live. The Bible says God is searching the earth...looking for those whose hearts are completely devoted to Him.
When you live for people's approval...it will eventually cost you your destiny. We are not trying to please people, but God.

Who are you going to spend your life focused on pleasing?

A Broad View of Stewardship

John Pyle

8/4/2019

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What is stewardship? Managing something that is entrusted to your care. An Old Testament steward held the highest position in a household and was in charge of it. In th New Testament stewards must be found trustworthy, exhorted to be faithful and wise--To whom much is given, much is required.

We are to be stewards of God. We don't own anything. Everything we have belongs to God and has been given to us to manage for God's glory. When we grasp this principle it changes how we perceive our use of God's resourses--time, energy, money, creativity, talents, spiritual gifts, and relationships. One day we will give an account of what God entrusted to us so we will know, and He will know, if He can entrust us with all things. We are called to be joint heirs with Jesus.

God has sown something in you and I. The good soil produces fruit from the seed God has placed in us, some 30, 60 or 100 fold. The amount of return matters not, what is important is that we use what He has placed in us.

What is God's expectation? That we bear fruit by doing the work of the ministry. The use of what God has given us yields fruit, and because of that fruit we are given more. The seed of Christ is planted in us. Will we allow it to mature in us.

The challenge: Live life in god, walking with Him. Be a minister. Grasp your calling. The God of the universe will take notice and reward you openly. Be a good steward of all that God has given you.

A Good Soak

Tim Wright

10/18/2020

Tim Wright

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To soak means to saturate. We as disciples of Jesus Christ need to be thoroughly saturated by the Holy Spirit. It requires soaking in His presence. There we will find direction and vision. God’s Kingdom is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. We have a choice to make. Will we choose to delight in the Lord? His anointing will break every yoke.

A Holy Spirit Influencer

Tim Wright

1/31/2021

Tim Wright

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Jesus said we would get power to be able to speak into people’s lives to influence them for eternity. It should be our goal as a Christian to be an influencer for Christ. Why do we need the power of the Holy Spirit to witness to others about Jesus? Because the man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from God, they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. Stir up the gift in you. Yield to the Spirit of God.

A Legacy of Love

Tim Wright

8/8/2021

Tim Wright

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As Christians we have an awesome responsibility and sacred privilege to have our lives count for the greater glory of God. We owe it to God, to ourselves, and to those our lives can touch, to commit the best of our energies to the things that matter most. It is up to us to choose the path we take. Will we “press on” to know, love and glorify God giving Him our best? Or will we waste our lives and neglect the care of our souls because of sloth?

A Moment of Choosing

Ron Borer

3/10/2021

Ron Borer

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Session Two in the Moments in Life Series will focus on Benaiah. “Who is that?”, you may say. We know he killed two lion-like heroes of Moab and a lion in the midst of a pit. As we will discover, he was a man equipped and prepared. He engaged and used what was available. And then he was honored. In living our stories, we must deal with expectations, intimidators, and failures. What is your lion? How will you choose to respond?

A Moment of Entitlement

Ron Borer

3/24/2021

Ron Borer

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Session Four in the Moments in Life Series will focus on Cain. In Genesis 4, Cain’s response showed that he felt he was more deserving or “entitled” you might say. We hear that a lot today. Proud people put themselves first and pursue their own agenda. They view someone else as the problem. Humble people are the opposite. God knew the heart of Cain and he knows our heart. When God confronts us and deals with our heart, we make the choice how we will respond.

A Moment of Preparing

Ron Borer

3/17/2021

Ron Borer

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Session Three in the Moments in Life Series will focus on Gideon. Looking at a particular passage found in Judges 6 we see that Gideon is referred to as a “man of valor”, but in the response Gideon gave to the Lord we hear doubt. Do we ever doubt God and wonder why particular things have happened in our life? We have all been there. God uses these times in our life to prepare us for what is ahead. Know God will be with us in all He calls us to do.

A Moment of Stretching

Ron Borer

3/3/2021

Ron Borer

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Session One in the Moments in Life Series will focus on Jabez. Jabez was only mentioned in a couple verses of the Bible, a mere moment you might say. But there are lessons to be learned. One moment can change your life. As we unpack these two short verses, we can discover some life changing truth.

A Moment of Truth

Ron Borer

3/31/2021

Ron Borer

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Session Five in the Moments of Life Series will focus on Pilate and his moment of encounter with Jesus. Jesus is truth. Truth will transform us and shape us. Firsthand experiences are truth that cannot be refuted. Pilate presented a question to Jesus, “Are You the King of the Jews?” How did Jesus respond? What will our response be when confronted with truth?

A Positive Spirit

Tim Wright

4/18/2021

Tim Wright

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Your yesterdays do not always have to determine your tomorrows. We are familiar with Jonah’s story from Scripture. He ended up in the belly of a fish because of disobedience to God. Unfortunately, that is the part of Jonah’s autobiography that gets the most press. But Jonah’s story is more about a second chance than it is about God’s discipline in his life. The fish was not about judgment, it was about salvation! As humans we have a natural bent toward negativity. The text of Jonah’s story gives us the essentials to develop a positive spirit.

A Shoot or A Root

Tim Wright

8/30/2020

Tim Wright

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A tree can do without some of its branches, though the loss of them might be an injury; but it cannot live at all without its roots: the roots are essential. What do your roots look like? Are they shallow, deep, one or many? If you have deep spiritual roots, you will find yourself standing firm no matter what comes into your life.

A Wealthy Fool...An Angry Warrior...A Wise Woman Pt 2

Liz Dowdy

5/19/2021

Liz Dowdy

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A Wealthy Fool...An Angry Warrior...A Wise Woman Pt 3

Liz Dowdy

5/26/2021

Liz Dowdy

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A Wealthy Fool…An Angry Warrior…A Wise Woman

Liz Dowdy

5/12/2021

Liz Dowdy

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Foolish, angry, and wise. Looking at 1 Samuel 25 we encounter three people who exhibit three quite different characteristics – Nabal, David and Abigail. We can learn from the experiences of others, both positive and negative. There is much wisdom found in Scripture. Get wisdom. And whatever you get, get insight. Session 1 of 3.

A Word for Today

Ron Borer

Ezra 3:1-6

4/24/2020

Ron Borer

Ezra 3:1-6

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God has spoken a word to my heart and I believe it’s also a word for you too. It’s about traditions. Life is crazy now. And it will probably never look the same again, it will be different. There is a shaking going on in the world today, in and outside of the church. What does that mean for us?

Ambassadors

Tim Wright

2 Corinthians 5

11/10/2019

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2 Corinthians 5

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Today I want to challenge you with one simple idea. I want to plead with you to give your life to Christ. In today's passage we see the people in Jesus' day were pretty much like us, they struggled to find freedom from their culture and be different for Christ. It's a struggle to get past our love for this world and embrace the life to which we've been called. We are ambassadors for Christ.

What does that really mean? First, an ambassador is someone who represesents the interests of others. Second, an ambassador is someone who bears the message of the one who sent him.Offer yourself to Him as a living sacrifice and say with me, "I'm an ambassdor for Christ." To be a better ambassador for Christ, there are several things that need to become a reality in our life.

Become convinced of the terror of God. If we are saved we'll stand at the Judgment Seat of Christ to give an account for what we did with Christ. In Christ we are safe and secure. Those who are lost will face the Great White Throne Judgment - that place where God condems everyone who refused His Son. Apart from Jesus we are the targets of the righteous terror of the Lord, in Christ, we've been delivered from it. God has placed people in your life - You may be the only voice they'll hear. Don't be content to let a child of God be far from the Lord and face Him with a wasted life. Vs 11 Knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others.
Be gripped by the compelling love of Christ. Because of our sin everyone had to die, but Jesus died in our place. Those who choose to give their lives to Christ in salvation are raised to new life. While we were sinners Christ died for us. Spend time reflecting on the love He has for you. Does the love that Jesus Christ has for you compel you to love all people the way He did?
Come to terms with your new identity in Christ. Who are you living for? What's keeping you from representing Christ out there? Give you life to Christ and live for Him, He will open your eyes to see people the way He does. God is faithful and just to forgive and cleanse you from all unrighteous ness. You have the Spirit of the Living God residing inside you. Take a step of faith. Will you accept the higher calling of Christ? He has given you a ministry - reconciling people to God through the message of Jesus Christ.

We're here to be ambassadors - to represent the interests of our homeland(heaven) - in this land.

An Incredible Dad

Tim Wright

6/21/2020

Tim Wright

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The father of the prodigal son was a great example of the love of the Father. He never stopped loving, he never gave up hope, and he was willing to tell his children the truth. I pray that you would know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge.

Approach Worship

Ron Borer

6/6/2021

Ron Borer

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Worship is an act of devotion or adoration to God. Do we approach worship with great fear or great joy? As we examine scripture in both the Old and New Testament, we discover the difference Jesus has made regarding our worship…the past versus the present and future…the unapproachable mountain versus the approachable mountain. Come, now is the time to worship.

Are You Leaving A Mark

Tim Wright

1 Peter 2:11-12

6/7/2020

Tim Wright

1 Peter 2:11-12

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God expects us to be more than ordinary. We are to be light in the darkness, salt to the world, and ambassadors of Jesus Christ so that we can impact the people around us. How is your life right now? If Jesus is the Lord and love or your life, then you have power and resources to live a life that leaves a mark.

Bad Things Happen...Don't Give Up

Liz Dowdy

6/17/2020

Liz Dowdy

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Bad things happen even to good people. Knowing our Source enables us to survive the pain. We must choose to look either at the suffering or at the reason behind it. Suffering affects the person experiencing he pain and the person watching. Suffering makes us bitter or better. We choose. Something valuable can be gained from our suffering.

Be A Barnabus

Tim Wright

2/14/2021

Tim Wright

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“You look like you could use some encouragement.” Has anyone ever said that to you? Maybe they did not have to say it because the look on your face said it all. There was a man who lived in Jerusalem following Jesus’ ascension into heaven. He was well known for encouraging his fellow Christians. Let’s face it, Christians, then and now, need all the encouragement they can get. Encouragement is needed, given and received. Listen and learn how.

Being Born Was Not Enough

Tim Wright

12/26/2021

Tim Wright

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The miracle of Jesus birth was only the beginning of the story. He became flesh, dwelt among us, gave His life and died on a cross. But that’s not the end, He resurrected. If there is no resurrection from the dead, there is no hope at all! No hope for a better here and now. No hope for any there and then. No hope for eternal life! It all comes down to we either believe what the Bible says, or we do not. We will all die one day of one thing or another. Think about it this way. We are not in the land of the living going to the land of the dying. Rather, we are in the land of the dying on our way to the land of the living. Happiness on this earth is always temporary. True contentment and hope are found in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Believe it. Live it.

1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 15; Matthew 28:5-6

Being Shrewd in Our Walk

Tim Wright

2/21/2021

Tim Wright

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Some people use the term “wise” and “shrewd” as synonymous but being shrewd suggest thinking a few steps ahead. It focuses more on outcomes. Giving up something for a long-term benefit. So how does that relate to our Christian walk? You will see as we look at the story in the book of Acts where Paul and Silas were imprisoned.

Birth Order - Introduction

Liz Dowdy

Psalm 139:13-14

3/2/2022

Liz Dowdy

Psalm 139:13-14

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Have you ever wondered why you act the way you do? And even why everyone in your family has such different characteristics from You? A lot of it probably has to do with birth order. Are you a firstborn, middle, last-born or an only child? Birth order makes a difference! Why study birth order? Because God created and designed us, birth order was His idea. Over the coming weeks we will look at people from the Bible and see what their lives teach us about birth order. Just remember the most important person to understand completely is you.

Birth Order According to the Bible - First Born

Liz Dowdy

3/9/2022

Liz Dowdy

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Throughout this study remember all general statements regarding birth order are indicators, not rules. Each birth order has its unique characteristics with strengths and weaknesses. You may identify with some characteristics, but not all. There are many of variables. As we define first born it could mean the oldest child, the oldest of a sex, having a five-year gap between child of the same sex, or achieving a role reversal. We will look at biblical indicators of firstborn siting examples pointing out character strengths and weaknesses. This is a fascinating topic that will help us understand ourselves and others better.

Genesis 49:3; Genesis 4:1-14

Birth Order According to the Bible - Last Born or Baby

Liz Dowdy

3/23/2022

Liz Dowdy

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If the way parents treat their children affects the way they “turn out” and if parents treat their children differently depending on where they fall in the birth order, then birth order affects your personality. That’s why a siblings can have different views about how things were growing up. And that perceived reality affects how we feel about ourselves and how we relate to others. This session will focus on last born or baby, the ones never displaced by a newborn. In this session we will look at three last born children from the Old Testament – Gideon, David, and Moses. We will look at strengths and weaknesses in each. You may see characteristics in these characters that you can identify with in yourself or your own siblings. But know this, you do not have to live out negative stereotypes about birth order and personalities. God can and will help you strengthen and overcome your weaknesses. He will continue to make your strong qualities stronger.

Judges 6:1-40; Judges 7:1-25; 1 Samuel 22:1-2; Exodus 2:1-25; Exodus 3:1; Exodus 4:1-31; Exodus 5:1-23; Exodus 7:1-25

Birth Order According to the Bible - Middle and Second

Liz Dowdy

3/16/2022

Liz Dowdy

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Birth Order According to the Bible - The Only Child

Liz Dowdy

3/30/2022

Liz Dowdy

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Only children will never experience sibling rivalry or dethronement. They have the best and worst of all worlds, over-achieving oldest and pampered babies. They get all their parent’s attention and enjoy pros and cons that both the oldest and youngest sibling would have. The key to understanding an only child is know why he or she is an only. Two examples of only children we will discuss from Scripture are Sampson and Esther. The session will close with a few take-aways from the birth order series. Every birth order has its own strengths and weaknesses. As re recognize both of these in us, we can know that God, who created us, can empower us to strengthen our weak points and even strengthen our strong points.

Judges 13-16; Esther 2-5

Called to Overcome - The Church at Ephesus

John Pyle

9/8/2021

John Pyle

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From our last session we learned the Church at Ephesus was commended for faithfulness and perseverance. But then God said, “I have this against you, you have left your first love.” We should ask God for a report card periodically. Over time have we lost our passion and zeal from when we were first saved? Why has this happened? The remedy is to remember from where you have fallen and repent. There are consequences if we don’t. There is a promise to him who overcomes.

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