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This sermon addresses the deadly sin of slothfulness, particularly focusing on "acedia" - a spiritual apathy that leads to avoiding God's call on one's life. The pastor emphasizes the importance of recognizing and repenting from this spiritual laziness, trusting God wholeheartedly, obeying His word, walking in community, and having a vision for victory. The message encourages believers to fully embrace their calling and not allow the spirit of acedia to neutralize their potential in Christ.
In exploring the sin of gluttony, we're challenged to examine our relationship with food and how it impacts our spiritual lives. The story of the Israelites in Exodus 16 serves as a powerful reminder of how easily we can prioritize our physical hunger over trusting in God's provision. We're all susceptible to gluttony in various forms - whether it's demanding specific quality, consuming excessive quantities, eating at inappropriate times, or using food to fill emotional voids. But there's hope! Jesus, described as a 'friend of gluttons,' offers us a better feast. He invites us to find true satisfaction in Him, reminding us that He is the Bread of Life. As we reflect on our eating habits, let's consider how we can use meals as a platform to glorify God and strengthen our faith, rather than allowing food to become an idol that distances us from Him.
In exploring the sin of gluttony, we're challenged to examine our relationship with food and how it impacts our spiritual lives. The story of the Israelites in Exodus 16 serves as a powerful reminder of how easily we can prioritize our physical hunger over trusting in God's provision. We're all susceptible to gluttony in various forms - whether it's demanding specific quality, consuming excessive quantities, eating at inappropriate times, or using food to fill emotional voids. But there's hope! Jesus, described as a 'friend of gluttons,' offers us a better feast. He invites us to find true satisfaction in Him, reminding us that He is the Bread of Life. As we reflect on our eating habits, let's consider how we can use meals as a platform to glorify God and strengthen our faith, rather than allowing food to become an idol that distances us from Him.
In our exploration of the seven deadly sins, we delve into the insidious nature of envy. This often-overlooked sin has the power to rot our bones, as Proverbs 14:30 warns us. We're challenged to confront the ways envy manifests in our lives, particularly in this age of social media comparisons. The story of Cain and Abel reminds us how destructive envy can be, even leading to violence. But there's hope! By shifting our gaze from others to God, we can overcome envy. The concept of 'mimetic desire' teaches us that we're designed to imitate - so why not imitate Christ? As we lean into our relationship with our Heavenly Father, we can replace envy with gratitude and contentment. Let's strive to see ourselves and others through God's loving eyes, embracing our unique purpose and celebrating the success of those around us.
In our exploration of the seven deadly sins, we delve into the insidious nature of envy. This often-overlooked sin has the power to rot our bones, as Proverbs 14:30 warns us. We're challenged to confront the ways envy manifests in our lives, particularly in this age of social media comparisons. The story of Cain and Abel reminds us how destructive envy can be, even leading to violence. But there's hope! By shifting our gaze from others to God, we can overcome envy. The concept of 'mimetic desire' teaches us that we're designed to imitate - so why not imitate Christ? As we lean into our relationship with our Heavenly Father, we can replace envy with gratitude and contentment. Let's strive to see ourselves and others through God's loving eyes, embracing our unique purpose and celebrating the success of those around us.
In our exploration of the Seven Deadly Sins, we delve into the insidious nature of greed. Jesus' parable of the rich fool in Luke 12:13-21 serves as a stark reminder that life's true measure isn't found in accumulating possessions, but in being rich toward God. This message challenges us to examine our hearts and detect the subtle ways greed may be influencing our lives - not just in finances, but in our time, relationships, and pursuits of status. We're called to shift our focus from hoarding to radical generosity, recognizing that everything we have is a gift from God to be stewarded for His kingdom. By embracing this perspective, we can break free from the trap of insatiable desire and find true contentment in Christ, who offers us everything we need for a godly life.
In our exploration of the Seven Deadly Sins, we delve into the insidious nature of greed. Jesus' parable of the rich fool in Luke 12:13-21 serves as a stark reminder that life's true measure isn't found in accumulating possessions, but in being rich toward God. This message challenges us to examine our hearts and detect the subtle ways greed may be influencing our lives - not just in finances, but in our time, relationships, and pursuits of status. We're called to shift our focus from hoarding to radical generosity, recognizing that everything we have is a gift from God to be stewarded for His kingdom. By embracing this perspective, we can break free from the trap of insatiable desire and find true contentment in Christ, who offers us everything we need for a godly life.
Pastor TJ delivered an insightful sermon on being "Anchored in Christ," drawing from Colossians 2:6-10. The sermon explored the importance of rooting our lives deeply in Jesus, rather than mixing our faith with worldly philosophies, empty spirituality, or religious legalism. Pastor TJ emphasized that true life is only found when we anchor ourselves fully in Christ, trusting in His complete nature as both fully God and fully man.
Pastor Le'Chelle Johnson delivered a compelling sermon titled "Look Up," focusing on finding true safety in the supremacy and sovereignty of Christ. The sermon explored how we can feel secure in a world full of uncertainties by trusting in Christ's authority and control over all things. Pastor Le'Chelle emphasized the importance of looking up to God for guidance, perspective, and peace, especially during challenging times.
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Daily Slow Down ChallengeDuration: 6 days (Monday-Saturday) - No screens 1 hr before bed- Write with pen & paper your scripture observations/applications of John 11:1-44 with non-dominant hand- Draw a picture of your scripture/applications of John 11:1-44- Pray… “Father, what is on your heart that you want to reveal to me today?” a. Listen for 2 minutes b. Write down what you heard, saw, or felt c. Share in your life group - Schedule 30 minutes of nothing time (during awake time) **Extra Credit: No TikTok, IG, FB, Pinterest, YT, Snapchat, and X for 6 days as recreation**
Daily Slow Down ChallengeDuration: 6 days (Monday-Saturday) - No screens 1 hr before bed- Write with pen & paper your scripture observations/applications of John 11:1-44 with non-dominant hand- Draw a picture of your scripture/applications of John 11:1-44- Pray… “Father, what is on your heart that you want to reveal to me today?” a. Listen for 2 minutes b. Write down what you heard, saw, or felt c. Share in your life group - Schedule 30 minutes of nothing time (during awake time) **Extra Credit: No TikTok, IG, FB, Pinterest, YT, Snapchat, and X for 6 days as recreation**
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