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Loving God should benefit those around you. 1 Samuel 24:8-22. Matthew 22:37-40. The post Love (Advent 2022, week 4) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

True joy is found when we are at peace with God and others. Nehemiah 8:1-12. Philippians 4:4-5. Luke 2:10-11. The post Joy (Advent 2022, week 3) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

Godly hope is expectation based on God's experience. Luke 1. The post Hope (Advent 2022, week 2) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We study Zechariah 8 and discuss God's complex shalom. The post Peace (Advent 2022, week 1) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

God is attracted to gratitude, but distanced by grumbling. Numbers 14:1-4. 1 Corinthians 8:3. The post Politely Full appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

Talking to someone gives you the opportunity to study their face. Exodus 33:7-11. The post Fiery Features appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

Comparison, growth, and how being your best is not the same as being the best. Galatians 6:1-5. Genesis 4:1-9. The post Apples, Oranges, & Beyond appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We discuss Revelation 3:14-22 and the God who stands at the door and knocks. The post The Thief, the Stranger, the Knock appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

Being in the world but not of it is the condition on the way to the goal, not the goal itself. John 17:6-26. Romans 12:1-2. 1 John 2:15-17 The post In It To Win It appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

You shouldn't be surprised when following Jesus involves denial and pain. Mark 8:27-38. The post Ready Already appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We look at the story of Abraham, when he was known as Abram, and discuss God's call on us to live by faith. Hebrews 11. Genesis 12:1-9. The post Roughin' It appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

Development is a form of creation. Romans 12:2. Ephesians 2:1-10. The post The Work of Workmanship appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

Tears are a resource to be invested. Psalm 126. Psalm 34:15-18. John 20:11-13. John 11:35. Luke 19:41-44. Hebrews 5:7-9. The post 5 Piece Bland, part 2 appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We discuss the role of fear in our relationship with the Lord. Esther 2:1-4. Luke 12:4-7. Proverbs 9:10. 1 John 4:16-18. The post What Are You So Afraid Of? appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We discuss our common resource of time. Ecclesiastes 3:1-14. Luke 12:54-59. The post 5 Piece Bland appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

Sometimes we ask people to pray for us about a certain thing when we should actually be asking them to talk to us about a certain thing. Philemon 9-22. The post 5G Clean appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

Godly curiosity is essential for your spiritual growth. John 6:58-61. Luke 8:25. Psalm 24. The post Tombstone Diploma appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

God is orchestrating your environment to bring about more shalom. Exodus 7:14-25. The post Riverside Orchestra appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We do a word study on “kollao” and discuss how sincere love requires to clinging to the good. Matthew 19:3-6. Luke 10:1-11. Luke 15:15. Acts 9:22-26. 1 Corinthians 6:16. Romans 12:9-12. The post KOLLAO appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We naturally breakthrough whatever stands between us and the thing we love.. Exodus 25:13-15. 1 Chronicles 15:15. 2 Samuel 6:12-16 The post It's Only Natural appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

Jesus' desire isn't only to make us safe, but to make us sound. He wants to make us into people who will feel at home in His forever Kingdom. 1 Corinthians 3:10-15. 1 John 3:1-3. Matthew 7:24-27. The post Safe & Sound appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

When God uses weak people, His strength is on full display. Luke 7:1-10. Matthew 18:23-35. Acts 4:13-14. The post A Pinch of Salt appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

Dead religion can feel like freedom, but it is actually bondage with a longer chain. Matthew 15:1-20. John 15:5. The post Dash Candy and Sausage Links appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We close out our series on Jonah by discussing some of the major takeaways from the book. Jonah 4:5-11. The post And Also Much Cattle (Jonah, part 6) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

After the God shows mercy to Nineveh, Jonah declares it evil and becomes angry. We discuss Jesus' teaching on anger and how following Him means ridding ourselves of it. Jonah 4:1-4. Matthew 5:21-22, 27-28. Ephesians 4:26-27, 30-31. James 1:19-20. The post Dash Lights & Outrage Antennas (Jonah, part 5) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We discuss God's soft spot for contrite, repentant hearts as Jonah gets a do-over and the brutally violent Ninevites turn to God. Jonah 3:1-10. The post Hitting Reset (Jonah, part 4) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We discuss the topic of God's sovereignty–His supreme power and authority–and what it means for us. Jonah 1:10-2:10. The post Worst Case Scenario (Jonah, part 3) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

While faith does require imagination, it cannot simply be imaginary. Faith is shown through lived obedience to God. Jonah 1:1-9. The post Arm Chair Disciples (Jonah, part 2) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We begin our series on the book of Jonah by discussing the thing everyone seems to know about the story: Jonah is swallowed by a big fish. Strange things happen in the Bible. What do we do with them? Jonah 1:17. The post Faith in the Fantastic (Jonah, part 1) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We take some time to be reminded just how beautiful the Gospel is. 2 Samuel 9:1-13. The post Mephibosheth appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

Young Nation took over the Sunday celebration on May 15, 2022. The post Youth Sunday 2022 appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We close out our series by talking about some of the cultural values that support deconstruction. Haggai 2:2-9. Jeremiah 17:9-10. John 14:6. The post Underpinnings (Sandbox to Museum, part 9) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

Reorienting yourself based on new information is a normal part of maturing. We talk about how deconstruction can be done right. John 3:1-15. John 20:24-27. Romans 5:6-8. The post Doing It Right (Sandbox to Museum, part 8) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We discuss the wrong ways to go about deconstructing. The post The Wrong Way (Sandbox to Museum, part 7) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

Jesus is alive and He was resurrected in His physical, human body. Luke 24:1-49. The post Easter 2022 appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We discuss disappointment with God and Bible problems as reasons some deconstruct their faith. Isaiah 40:3-4. Zechariah 9:9-10. John 12:12-13. 2 Corinthians 7:8-11. The post And Finally, More Reasons! (Sandbox to Museum, part 6) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We look at a couple more reasons why people might enter a season of deconstructing. Ephesians 4:29-5:2. The post Even More Reasons! (Sandbox to Museum, part 5) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We discuss some more reasons why people end up deconstructing.  The post More Reasons Why (Sandbox to Museum, part 4) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We begin discussing a handful of reasons why people end up deconstructing. Hebrews 5:1-6:3. The post Reasons Why (Sandbox to Museum, part 3) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We discuss what deconstruction is at its best, worst, and in between. The post Levels (Sandbox to Museum, part 2) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We just begin to scratch the surface of this new series dealing with the crisis of faith many have experienced and referred to as “deconstructing.” 2 Timothy 3:10-17. The post Page One (Sandbox to Museum, part 1) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

Fasting is a misunderstood and often overlooked spiritual discipline, but it has the power to starve our flesh while nourishing our spirit. Matthew 6:16-18. Galatians 5:16-24. Galatians 6:8-9. Matthew 4:1-11. The post Starve the Beast appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

Romance and seclusion profoundly intertwine people into one flesh. Mark 10:6-9. Hebrews 13:4. Colossians 3:1-7. The post Romance & Seclusion (Relationship Goals, part 6) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

Gossip is a form of torture that sabotages relational environments. Romans 1:29-32. Proverbs 16:28. Proverbs 22:1. Proverbs 26:22. Matthew 18:15-17. Matthew 12:34-37. The post Environmental Sabotage (Relationship Goals, part 5) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

The greater the burden the more equal yoking is important. 2 Corinthians 6:14-16. 1 Corinthians 7:8-17. The post Mismatched (Relationship Goals, part 4) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

Keeping a mental track record of someones flaws is ungodly and poisons the relationship. 1 Corinthians 13:1-5. The post No Keeping Inventory (Relationship Goals, part 3) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

There's no godly workaround replacement for parent's actively mentoring and leading their children. Deuteronomy 6:6-9. The post Parenting (Relationship Goals, part 2) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

Encouragement is an investment into the future. Deuteronomy 1:19-40. Acts 9:31. Hebrews 10:25. The post Your Friend's Best (Relationship Goals, part 1) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

We discuss the birth of Christ and the scriptural theme of celebrating abandonment. Luke 2:1-20. Micah 5:1-2. The post Christmas 2021 appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

Does God ever take pleasure in human righteousness? Isaiah 64:6. Isaiah 56:1-2. Isaiah 58:4-12. Hebrews 10:23-24. Matthew 5:14-16. The post Rags to Riches appeared first on Greenhouse Church.

Loving others is a spiritual discipline that Elisha made a habit of practicing. 2 Kings 4:8-37. The post Another Door (Elisha, part 4) appeared first on Greenhouse Church.