Nov 18, 2018
It Hurts
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. -Psalm 23:5
 
The Wrong Way with Hurt…
1. Pretend it doesn’t exist.
2. Run from it.
3. Hide it.
4. Worry about it.
5. Resent it.

The Right Way with Hurt…
1. Let God handle the situation.
2. Let Jesus heal me.
3. Let Jesus meet my needs.
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  • Nov 18, 2018It Hurts
    Nov 18, 2018
    It Hurts
    You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. -Psalm 23:5
     
    The Wrong Way with Hurt…
    1. Pretend it doesn’t exist.
    2. Run from it.
    3. Hide it.
    4. Worry about it.
    5. Resent it.

    The Right Way with Hurt…
    1. Let God handle the situation.
    2. Let Jesus heal me.
    3. Let Jesus meet my needs.
  • Nov 11, 2018The Valleys
    Nov 11, 2018
    The Valleys
    Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. -Psalm 23:4 NKJV
     
    Facts about our valleys:
    1. Valleys happen.
    2. Valleys surprise.
    3. Valleys don’t discriminate.
    4. Valleys don’t last.
    5. Valleys have purpose.
     
    What should we do in the Valleys?
    A. Refuse panic and discouragement.
    B. Believe God is present.
    C. Lean into His protection and direction.
  • Nov 4, 2018Wishy-Washy
    Nov 4, 2018
    Wishy-Washy
    He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. - Psalm 23:3b NIV
    1. Admit I need guidance.
    2. Ask expecting some guidance.
    3. Be attentive to His guidance.
    4. Trust the Path Maker.
  • Oct 28, 2018Baggage
    Oct 28, 2018
    Baggage
    He restores my soul. -Psalm 23:3 NKJV
     
    3 “G’s” we often carry around: Guilt, Grief, and Grudges
    1. Allow God to take away my guilt.
    2. Allow God to bring relief to my grief.
    3. Allow God to remove and resolve my grudges.
  • Oct 21, 2018Busy Bees
    Oct 21, 2018
    Busy Bees
    He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters. -Psalm 23:2 NIV
    R.E.L.A.X.
    1. Recognize my value.
    2. Enjoy what’s present.
    3. Limit my work.
    4. Alter what I value most.
    5. Xchange my stress for God’s blessedness.
  • Oct 14, 2018Worry
    Oct 14, 2018
    Worry
    Psalm 23
    1. Remedy to Worry: I must choose to believe that God will take care of me.
    2. How Do I make God my Shepherd? Accept Jesus as Lord.
    3. How to get the control issue right – I begin to pray about everything.
    4. How to do this well for the long haul – Take it one day at a time.
  • Oct 7, 2018Destinations
    Oct 7, 2018
    Destinations
    Proverbs 7 & 8
    Insight #1 – Many people wander thru life expecting everything will turn out all right
    Insight #2 – Regret in our lives often happens because of lack of judgment
    Path Principle – The direction, not intentions of our lives determine the destination
    Insight #3 – Many people have no specific destination for their lives. Therefore, they end up at places of regret
    Where am I going?
    Insight #4 – God gives us wisdom and direction
  • Sep 23, 2018At The Table
    Sep 23, 2018
    At The Table
    Mission – God’s Church is to help all people be transformed by Jesus
    Vision – A Church for Our Neighbors
    1.  Messy, distracted, and “written off” lives are welcome at Jesus’ Table.  (Luke 5:27-31)
    2.  Humble acts of kindness to neighbors who can offer nothing in return are rewarded at Jesus’ Table.  (Luke 14:7-14)
    3.  The Table of Jesus is graciously open to all who want a seat.  (Luke 14:15-24)
  • Sep 16, 2018A Neighbor Just Like You
    Sep 16, 2018
    A Neighbor Just Like You
    Our Mission – God’s Church is to help all people be transformed by Jesus.
    Our Vision – A Church For Our Neighbors
    Luke 10:25-37
    1. What must I do to inherit eternal life?
    - I want to check the boxes and justify my actions.
     
    2. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and, Love your neighbor as yourself.
    - Love your neighbor who is like you.
     
    3. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and, Love your neighbor as yourself.”
    - We love God by loving our neighbors.
     
    4. “Who is my neighbor?”
    - I want to affirm and confirm that it is people just like me.
     
    5. “Who was a neighbor?”... “The one who showed mercy”
    - To be a neighbor is to show grace and mercy even to our enemies.
     
    6. “Go and do likewise.”
    – Jesus wants us to love and not walk away.
  • Sep 9, 2018Fresh Perspective
    Sep 9, 2018
    Fresh Perspective
    Habakkuk 3
    Habakkuk – to embrace, to wrestle
    Life Point: Experiences with God raise us above the pain and doubt.
    Changing my Perspective in the Pain…
    1. I remember what God has done.
    2. I embrace what God is doing.