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Name Dropping—Jehovah Rapha (The Healer God)
Weekend Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14
One thing we all need in our lives is healing: emotional healing, physical healing, relational healing, spiritual healing. The good news is that God specializes in healing. Jesus is called “The Great Physician.” And God Himself is called, “Jehovah Rapha: God our Healer.” In this message, we’ll learn why understanding this name for God brings such strength to our lives.
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Name Dropping—Jehovah Jireh (The Provider God)
Weekend Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:4; 9:1-13
Have you ever been completely out of something: money, food, strength? How about hope? Where can we go when there’s no one or no place to turn? The answer for a believer is to trust in the provision of our Father, to believe that He cares and will provide. Ever been there? Ever learned that? This message will focus on God’s provision in our lives and how to trust it.
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Name Dropping—El Shaddai (The Almighty God)
Weekend Scripture: Acts 12:1-19
This name for God comes from the Hebrew word, “El” which means “God,” and the Hebrew word, “Shaddai” which means “Almighty.” To a Jew, El-Shaddai spoke of God’s unlimited power. Consider a question: “How would your life change if you totally embraced God’s almighty power in your life? In this message, we’ll look at some reasonable answers to that question.
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Name Dropping—Yahweh (The Faithful God)
Weekend Scripture: Daniel 3
The literal meaning of “Yahweh” is “I am.” That means that if we ask, “Were you present at those difficult times in my life?” His answer would be “I am.” If we ask, “Will you be there in the future events of my life?” His answer is the same: “I am.” He always presents Himself in the present tense because He’s always there, always faithful, always near all the time. In this message we will learn what that means and why it matters.
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The Extra Mile—Joy Over Negativity
Weekend Scripture: Acts 16:16-40
Life can be really hard and unfair at times and it’s especially difficult to have joy in the midst of those challenging seasons. From miscarriages, to being laid off at work, to not getting the grade you think you deserve, how we respond will determine the quality of our lives and our relationships. In this message, we will look at how Paul and Silas demonstrated for all of us the value of having an eternal perspective in the face of earthly difficulties.
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The Extra Mile—Gratitude Over Complaining
Weekend Scripture: Luke 17:11-19
When we begin to believe that we deserve something, our tendency is to not be grateful for it. Complaining about poor service in a restaurant or slow internet service has become an acceptable norm in our society. In this message, we will look at the important role gratitude can play in helping us see just how good we really have it.
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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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