Aug 12, 2018
My Story
Today’s Great Choice:
I choose to let God use me to share how he has worked in my life. 
 
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.”                                                           -Matt. 5:10 (NIV)
 
“Blessed are the peacemakers.”                                           -Matt. 5:9 (NIV) 

WHAT CAN I SHARE TO HELP OTHERS?
1.  I can share how pain woke me up.   
2.  I can share what I’ve learned
3.  I can share how God brings redemption
4.  I can share hope.
 
Who will you tell? 
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  • Aug 12, 2018My Story
    Aug 12, 2018
    My Story
    Today’s Great Choice:
    I choose to let God use me to share how he has worked in my life. 
     
    “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.”                                                           -Matt. 5:10 (NIV)
     
    “Blessed are the peacemakers.”                                           -Matt. 5:9 (NIV) 

    WHAT CAN I SHARE TO HELP OTHERS?
    1.  I can share how pain woke me up.   
    2.  I can share what I’ve learned
    3.  I can share how God brings redemption
    4.  I can share hope.
     
    Who will you tell? 
  • Aug 5, 2018Growing
    Aug 5, 2018
    Growing
    Today’s Great Choice:
    I take daily time with God for Bible reading, self-examination, and prayer in order to know God and his will for my life and to gain the power to follow his will.
     
    How to keep making choices that are great:
    1. Reserve time daily with God.
    2. Fill my mind with Scripture.
    3. Focus on my healthy goals, not my mess.
    4. Admit and confess failures quickly.
    5. Flee, but don’t fear, our weaknesses.
    6. Live in community.
    7. Hang on and finish.
  • Jul 29, 2018Bitter or Better
    Jul 29, 2018
    Bitter or Better
    “Happy are those who are merciful to others.” -Matthew 5:7 (TEV)
    “Happy are those who work for peace.” -Matthew 5:9 (TEV)

    Today’s Great Choice: 
    I choose to offer forgiveness to those who have hurt me and repair the harm I’ve done to others, except when it would cause more harm. 
     
    1.  Because I have been forgiven, I can forgive
    2. The unforgiving become the unforgiven
     
    How can I become a forgiver?
    1.  Nail it to the Cross.
    2.  Start Today
  • Jul 22, 2018A New Name
    Jul 22, 2018
    A New Name
    “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” -Matt. 5:6 (NIV)
     
    The Conflict: A struggle with others.
    The Crisis:A struggle with God
    The Commitment: I commit to God’s changes for me.
    The Confession: I admit I’m the problem.
     
    Today’s Great Choice:
    I humbly submit to every change God wants to make in my life and I ask him to remove the flaws in my life.
  • Jul 15, 201807-15-2018 Sunday Service
    Jul 15, 2018
    07-15-2018 Sunday Service
    "07-15-2018 Sunday Service" from Eastland Media Audio Podcast by Justin Linseisen. Released: 2018. Genre: Podcast.
  • Jul 8, 2018Losing Control
    Jul 8, 2018
    Losing Control
    “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” -Matt.  5:5(NIV)
     
    Great Choice for Life: 
    I consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ's care and control. 

    Meek – Paus – Strength under control
               
    1.  A Confidence in WHO I am.
    2.  A Confidence in WHOSE I am. 
     
    Consciously:
    choose to commit:
    all my life and will:
    to Christ's care and control:
     
  • Jul 1, 2018There is Hope
    Jul 1, 2018
    There is Hope
    "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."  -Matthew 5:4 (NIV)
     
    Great Choice For Life:
                Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to Him, and that He has the power to help me change.

    1.  SEE WHO GOD REALLY IS
    2.  SEE WHO I REALLY AM
    3.  SEE HOW GOD CAN CHANGE ME
  • Jun 24, 2018Keeping it Real
    Jun 24, 2018
    Keeping it Real
    Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. -Matthew 5:3 (NIV)
    First Great Choice for Life:
    I ADMIT I need help; that I’m powerless to control my tendency
    to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable.
    1. Humbly Admit I need Help.
    A. I am broken
    B. My Secrets Make me Sick.
    C. My Pride and Fear Keep me Stuck.
    2. Humbly Ask God for help.
    3. Humbly Accept Help from Others.
  • Jun 17, 2018Jesus Brings Healing
    Jun 17, 2018
    Jesus Brings Healing
    “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3 (NIV)
     
    How Jesus Heals:
    1. JESUS BRINGS ENCOURAGEMENT
    2. JESUS CONFRONTS MY REALITY
    3. JESUS CHALLENGES MY FAITH
     
    Relationships that bring healing have:
    1. Compassion
    2. Faith
    3. Motivation
    4. Persistence
    5. Teamwork
    6. Sacrifice