What Is Religious Pride?
Some signs of pride: 1 Carrying a lofty sense of entitlement, rationalized by achievement with a performance based identity. 2 Being overfocused on yourself, and not even realizing it. 3 Seeing confession as not very necessary for you.
Are You Ready for the Great Banquet?
Throughout scripture, God talks to us about the Great Wedding Banquet or the Feast in the Kingdom of God. From the Old Testament to the New, God refers to the church as the bride of Christ and we are even told, “Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding support of the Lamb” (Rev 19:9). But the traditions of a wedding in the Galilean culture is significantly different to what we experience as a wedding in America. Unpacking traditions of a Galilean wedding not only uncovers much of what Jesus spoke of about weddings but also is directly relevant to prophecy about His second coming and the Rapture. With this background, we are then equipped to dive into the parable of the Great Banquet and how that directly applies to the Jews, the Gentiles, and our role of inviting others to the Banquet.
What is Forgiveness
Forgiveness Is: 1 An undeserved gift to receive from God because Jesus paid the full price. 2 A choice to let go of bitter resentment and at the same time uphold protection. 3 A clear, loving, and wise command from God.
Talkers vs. Doers
Faithfulness: 1 God values actions more than intentions. 2 if you follow Jesus, then keep your word. 3 It's easier to bring questions than contributions. 4 The kingdom is greater than empty religion.
King Jesus
Who is this King? 1 King Jesus is benevolent, including with people who are stuck. 2 King Jesus is humble, including with people who are disappointed. 3 King Jesus is victorious and invites everyone to confidently follow Him.
How Deep the Fathers Love for Us
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Think about Eternity
God's Kingdom: 1 This life is not as important as the afterlife, so choose compassion over consumption. 2 There's no crossing over between heaven and hell. 3 If you could see heaven or hell for a few minutes, how much more would your life now be focused on Jesus and making Him known?
Creative Solutions
Kingdom Problem Solving: 1 Resourceful with your options 2 Insightful with the impact 3 Incremental with development 4 Loyal with an undivided heart
Come Home
Defining Moments: 1 When you feel empty because you have been duped by the world and distanced yourself from God. 2 When you open your heart and receive the love and joy of Father God. 3 When Father God guides you and gives you His heart for people.
Faithful or Fearful
Are you fearful about using all of what God have given to you to bless others? God's desire is that we be faithful rather than fearful.