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The Extra Mile—Perseverance Over Quitting
Weekend Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23
In the midst of a long, tiring, and difficult season of life, it’s easy and even understandable as to why we want to throw in the towel. From marriage to parenting to the daily grind of work, it’s important to develop endurance, because the race of life is long and demanding at times. In this message, we will look at how Nehemiah refused to quit even in the face of incredible odds and opposition.
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The Extra Mile—Discipline Over Apathy
Weekend Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21
It’s rarely easy, but always beneficial to exercise discipline in the face of great temptation. Whether it’s setting goals at work, exercising daily, or saving for the future, God wants to help us have the resolve we need to say “no” to good things so we can say “yes” to great things. In this message, we will examine how Daniel and his three closest friends decided to honor God with every aspect of their lives, and God honored them in return.
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The Games We Play—Clue (Self-Righteousness)
Weekend Scripture: Luke 18:9-13
When we trust in ourselves instead of Jesus, it not only gives us false confidence, it also leads to accusing others for our problems. Jesus calls us to trust in His righteousness and take ownership of our sinful behavior.
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The Games We Play—Life (Idolatry)
Weekend Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26
When we live our lives trying to gain everything the world says is most important, we miss out on the one thing Jesus says is most important. Jesus calls us to surrender our lives to Him.
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The Games We Play—Risk (Lust)
Weekend Scripture: Proverbs 7; Matthew 5:27-30
When we surrender to lust, we are literally risking our very lives. Jesus calls us to recognize where lust begins and where it leads so we can actively fight against it.
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The Games We Play—Sorry (Repentance)
Weekend Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35
When we get honest about the condition of our hearts, we realize very quickly we need help. Jesus gives us the gift of repentance to alleviate the burden our sin creates and to protect intimacy in our relationship with him. Saying, “I’m sorry,” isn’t easy for any of us, but it is so good for all of us.
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The Games We Play—Monopoly (Greed)
Weekend Scripture: Luke 12:13-21
When we live our lives purely for ourselves at the expense of those around us, we forget that there is a God and we aren’t Him. Jesus calls us to be “rich toward God.”
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Table For Two—Let’s Talk About Your Enemies
When King Herod interviewed Jesus before his crucifixion, Jesus didn’t respond, didn’t utter a single word. In that tense exchange, Jesus modeled for us how to deal with mean and difficult people who do not have our best interest in mind. In this message, we will unpack the need for restraint, self-control, and even silence when people attack us.
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Table For Two—Let’s Talk About Your Value
In one of the most powerful and often overlooked encounters in the Bible, Jesus includes and adds value to a woman who would’ve been considered an outsider and even an enemy to anyone in the religious community. In this message, we will talk about the value of people in the eyes of God and our need to restore dignity to people who have been alienated from God’s family.
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Table For Two—Let’s Talk About Your Health
A desperate woman took desperate measures to get help for a physical issue that had plagued her for years and Jesus rewarded her audacity with healing. In this message, we will talk about the drastic measures we sometimes need to take to get healthy and past a physical challenge that has held us back.
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Table For Two—Let’s Talk About Your Future
Nicodemus had the equivalent of an Ivy League education and was essentially a justice on Israel’s Supreme Court. Jesus knew the questions he posed would be intellectual in nature, but he also knew that what Nicodemus really needed was spiritual in nature. In this message, we will focus our attention on how Jesus always steers us towards a better future than we can see for ourselves or tend to believe is even possible.
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Table For Two—Let’s Talk About Your Priorities
As an outsider to the religious community, Zacchaeus was curious to meet Jesus and surprised when Jesus wanted to spend time with him. Over a meal, Jesus helped Zacchaeus get his priorities in order and steered him towards a generous lifestyle that would benefit him and others. In this message, we will examine how we spend our time and the changes we need to make to prioritize what really matters.
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