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August 27 2023 – Full Service

Paul writes in Colossians 4:2 that we need to be devoted to prayer. Why is prayer so critical? This passage offers us two reasons: First because if God calls us to pray, we should obey him. Second, as Paul makes clear in the verses that follow, our mission and the salvation of lost people depends on it. Prayer is a constant reminder of our dependence on God and a constant confession of His ability.

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Rewind Episode 183: In Conclusion | Imperfect Series

Paul’s final exhortation to the Corinthians in vs. 13 and 14 act as a summary and bookended to all that Paul has had to say to the Corinthians: “Be Watchful, Stand firm in the faith, be brave, be strong, let all that you do be done in love.” Paul reminds them again of the importance of discernment, he encourages them to hold fast to the faith, to be brave and strong, but undergirding all of this most be a Spirit of love and unity.

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August 20 2023 – Full Service

Paul’s final exhortation to the Corinthians in vs. 13 and 14 act as a summary and bookended to all that Paul has had to say to the Corinthians: “Be Watchful, Stand firm in the faith, be brave, be strong, let all that you do be done in love.” Paul reminds them again of the importance of discernment, he encourages them to hold fast to the faith, to be brave and strong, but undergirding all of this most be a Spirit of love and unity.

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August 20 2023 – Full Service (K)

Paul’s final exhortation to the Corinthians in vs. 13 and 14 act as a summary and bookended to all that Paul has had to say to the Corinthians: “Be Watchful, Stand firm in the faith, be brave, be strong, let all that you do be done in love.” Paul reminds them again of the importance of discernment, he encourages them to hold fast to the faith, to be brave and strong, but undergirding all of this most be a Spirit of love and unity.

 

Sermon Notes:

  • Being a Follower of Christ must be a way of life.
  • Four Summary Practices for Every Believer (vs. 13-14):
    • Discernment
    • Faith
    • Grit
    • Love
  • Because we are imperfect, we need a perfect Saviour. (vs. 21-24)

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Rewind Episode 182: Learning To Put Our Plans In God’s Hands | Imperfect Series

This small section points out that it’s good and valuable to plan. Ministry often requires us to think ahead, to plan, to strategize. But, we must always recognize that our plans are secondary to God’s plans. Make your plans, but then place your plans in God’s hands.

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August 13 2023 – Full Service

This small section points out that it’s good and valuable to plan. Ministry often requires us to think ahead, to plan, to strategize. But, we must always recognize that our plans are secondary to God’s plans. Make your plans, but then place your plans in God’s hands.

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August 13 2023 – Full Service (K)

This small section points out that it’s good and valuable to plan. Ministry often requires us to think ahead, to plan, to strategize. But, we must always recognize that our plans are secondary to God’s plans. Make your plans, but then place your plans in God’s hands.

Sermon Notes:

  • We can hold too tightly or too loosely to our plans.
  • We should create plans that bring glory to God.
  • We must place our plans in God’s hands and trust Him in the process.
  • Three examples of trusting God with our future:
    • Trust God when our plans change (vs. 5-9)
    • Trust God when things are tough (vs. 10-11)
    • Trust God when His will conflicts with our will (vs. 12)
  • Trusting God with our future is an essential act of faith.
  • What do we do when we don’t know what to do?
    • Listen to wise counsel.
    • Listen to the Holy Spirit. 

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Rewind Episode 181: Generous Giving | Imperfect Series

Paul’s instruction for giving in this section provide some principles for our giving today. First ,giving should be a priority (on the first day of the week). Second, giving is for everyone, everyone should bring something. Third ought to be proportional. Although everyone can give something, depending on what God has blessed us with we may have much more to give then another. Finally, giving should be purposeful, we need to plan to give. Like all spiritual disciplines giving is very unlikely to happen by accident.

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August 06 2023 – Full Service

Paul’s instruction for giving in this section provide some principles for our giving today. First ,giving should be a priority (on the first day of the week). Second, giving is for everyone, everyone should bring something. Third ought to be proportional. Although everyone can give something, depending on what God has blessed us with we may have much more to give than another. Finally, giving should be purposeful, we need to plan to give. Like all spiritual disciplines giving is very unlikely to happen by accident.

 

Sermon Notes:

  • For a disciple of Jesus – financial giving is normal. (v. 1)
  • “… lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven … For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Jesus
  • For a disciple of Jesus – giving is a priority. (v. 2)
  • Giving is for everyone. (v. 2)
  • The amount you give should be proportional to your income. (v. 2)
  • “God prospers me not to raise my standard of living, but to raise my standard of giving.” Randy Alcorn
  • Generosity is our standard for giving. (2 Corinthians 8:1-3 & 8-9)
  • Giving should come with accountability. (v. 3 & 4)

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August 06 2023 – Full Service (K)

Paul’s instruction for giving in this section provide some principles for our giving today. First ,giving should be a priority (on the first day of the week). Second, giving is for everyone, everyone should bring something. Third ought to be proportional. Although everyone can give something, depending on what God has blessed us with we may have much more to give than another. Finally, giving should be purposeful, we need to plan to give. Like all spiritual disciplines giving is very unlikely to happen by accident.

 

Sermon Notes:

  1. Generous giving is a spiritual discipline and is part of our worship. (1 Cor. 16:2-3)
  2. Generosity is our response to God’s grace in our lives. (2 Cor. 8:9)
  3. A yielded heart asks, “How can I be generous with what I’ve been given?” rather than, “How much am I supposed to give?” (2 Cor. 8:1-5)
  4. A generous Christian exchanges temporary pleasure for an eternal investment. (Luke 12:33; 2 Cor. 9:6)
  5. Generosity builds up the church and glorifies God. (2 Cor. 9:11-13)