Indianola Christian Union Church

We kick off Summer in the Psalms on Father's Day with Psalms 112 - Blessed is the Man who Fears the Lord!!

Paul endured hardship, suffering, and obstacles because the Gospel is Worth It!!  

What does being led by the Spirit look like in tangible ways?  

Do you know how this fruit gets produced in your life?  

If you continue to be led the Flesh, here are the things you can expect to see in your life.

Why did David trust God so much?  He trusted God because only God knew Him.

If we are going to follow Jesus and enjoy the freedom Jesus gives, then we must live by the Spirit and not the Flesh.

Paul wants the Galatians to know that the life of following Jesus is all about Grace.  He ends with hyperbole in order that those leading them astray might come to their senses.  

Jesus is the King of Kings.  He died in our place and rose for our Salvation.  How will you respond to the King?

Jesus came into Jerusalem as the King they needed, not the King they wanted.  Do you want King Jesus?

Paul uses and analogy to help us know we are children of promise 

Paul is concerned they have traded one idol for another.  We either move towards being conformed to the image of Christ or the image of an idol.

When you put your faith and trust in Christ you ARE adopted into His Family with all the rights and privileges as a son. 

The law cannot bring life - Jesus brings life!!

The Law cannot save ONLY Jesus can.  Give Him your AMEN - only He is reliable, confident, and worthy of trust!!

How do you know you are right with God?  Jesus ONLY Jesus 

Paul has to have a face to face with Peter because something is wrong in the way he is treating the Gentiles.  Paul follows Matthew 18.  We must learn to do this as Christ-followers.

Accountability is something we don't think of until it is too late.  Moral Failures leave so much damage and destruction.  Be accountable because one day we all stand before Christ and we will be accountable then. 

Paul shares his biography more here than in any other place.  He also realizes the Hand of God has been guiding His life from birth.  Do you realize that?

Paul reminds and reveals to the Galatian believers again the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  

Who are the Galatians?  Where did this happen?  We begin a Journey in Galatians.  

Pastor Ed highlights 2024 and looks forward to 2025

Colossians 2:6-7 will be the verse which we will use to help guide and direct us this year at Thrive 

God is Love but Love is not God.  God created love and He defines it. 

Jesus came to bring Joy.  What is Joy?

The Hebrew word for Peace is Shalom, but it is far more than our thinking of Peace.  The fulfillment of Shalom is Jesus!!

To wait with expectation of what God will do is Hope.  Many did this for the First Advent and may we do this for the Second Advent. 

Pastor Ryan helps us understand the goodness of God 

Could contentment be the secret ingredient to being grateful?

What are you thankful for?  Paul is grateful for the Good Grace of God.

Jesus amazed the crowds because He taught with Authority.  What does that mean?

What does it look like to build on the rock?  Listen and find out.

Jesus has so much wisdom for us that we don't ever need to build in a Wadi.

"I don't know you".  These are the worst words you could ever hear from the mouth of Christ.  Will you hear them? 

Pastor Ryan talks about homecoming

What is the Fruit of the False Prophets?  Are you avoiding them?

The way of Jesus is not wide and broad but narrow and difficult.

Without Context we will make Scripture say things it doesn't say.  Ask, Seek, and Knock is more powerful in context 

Matthew 7:1 has become one of the most popular verses in our culture.  Learn what judging is all about and choose to be accountable.

Are you settling for Religious Rituals or having a Relationship with the God of the universe?

Joseph has a very distinctive way to view what has happened to him.  If we can do see things Joseph's way, then we can Trust the Lord.

Are you reconciled to Christ?  Are you ambassadoring for Him?

Joseph was not prepared to see his brothers and it meant we was not ready to forgive.  Are you prepared to encounter the people in your life, who need forgiveness?

Why would Pharaoh elevate Joseph to second in command?  It wasn't him - it was all about God.

Joseph was comfortable being uncomfortable

Who are you when no one is watching?

What will you do when it all falls apart?  

Who are you imitating?

What if Communion isn't just about the past but also the present.  We don't want only a memory of Jesus but an encounter with Jesus.

Pastor Ryan uses 1 Corinthians 13 as the backdrop for Building a life of Love

What happened to Joseph was the fruit of the leadership of his father.   What environment are you creating in your home?