There are times we forget or take for granted the power of the Easter moment. Jesus did not do what He did to make us nice, sweet, and safe. Instead – He did what He did to give us an abundant life and a chance to change the world. He made us RED – Redeemed & Extremely Dangerous.
How would you like a new address? Sure that is a silly question, but in this series we are going to be moving forward in our journey of faith.
Live – UN
Get ready for some fun!
We all need to have fun from time to time.
If you want to have some fun – and I mean, really have some fun … then the key is in the UN.
Say what?
We need to start living UN.
The call of Jesus is to follow Him. We are called to obedience, called to use our gifts, called to live in community, and called to touch and change the world…
Yet… we often don’t ever get around to doing any of that because we are always upset, angry, fearful, indignant, resentful or offended by someone, something, or some…well, you get it and can fill in the gaps here.
It is time to realize that the solution to that struggle is in understanding the call of Christ is a call to live – UN
Unconquered – uncompromised – undivided – unbreakable – unoffendable – unashamed – and the result is that with Jesus we are unstoppable.
I will live UN with Jesus and together we will be unstoppable!
The expectations, the anticipation, the lists, the wishes, the décor, the giftwrap, the lights, the music, and of course…. The toys are all a part of the Christmas celebration. Each of them create an almost magical season of the year that points to one place – a stable in Bethlehem. So get ready for a fun filled, nostalgic, and essential things to remember as we celebrate Christmas once again.
Wow! The holiday season is here. The Church @ 434 has so much to be thankful for. God has blessed, is blessing, and will continue to bless us as a ministry and as individuals. We just have to say “THANKS!”
There is a factory that seems to be working overtime to produce fear in our lives….
But there is good news, it is actually great news… we can break free from the fear factory and discover God’s great escape plan
This series reminds us that despite the uncertainty of the world and the pressure we place on ourselves, Scripture directs us to release that fear and anxiety to God.
When we do, we don’t have to lie awake at night.
Our shortness of breath can be replaced by life-giving rest.
We can feel a peace that goes beyond all understanding.
We will be challenged to be open about our insecurities and recognize that we all suffer from them.
There is a key verse that we anchor to in this series… each portion of it allows us to anchor to a truth that is explained and expanded in the Word – Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7 NIV