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Introduction: In a church dispute? Remember your Relationship… (1 Corinthians 6:1-11) To OTHER BELIEVERS: we RECONCILE. (1 Cor 6:1-5) 1 Corinthians 5:12 – For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge? To THE WORLD: we REPRESENT. (1 Cor 6:6-8) To SIN: we RENOUNCE. (1 Cor 6:9-10) Genesis 2:16–17 – And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, “You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” Titus 2:11–12 – For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, To JESUS CHRIST: we are RENEWED. (1 Cor 6:11) Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! AUDIO TRANSCRIPT Well, good morning.Wherever you are today, welcome.My name is Justin.I'm one of the elders here at Harvest.And as we get started, I would just like to ask that you would pray for me to faithfully and clearly communicate God's word,and I will pray for you to have hearts to receive it.Amen.Well, today we're going to be talking about dealing with disputes, disagreements, beef, as the kids say.Did the kids still say beef, Pastor Jeff?Okay, confirmed.I too was young once, but as a college student, one thing my roommates and I never had beef over was where to order pizza.Listen, four guys in an apartment, that's a big decision.But we found our place, Piazza's Pizza, home to the largest pizza that I've ever seen, the big Piazza.It was the best price to food ratio in the city.The box was so big, it didn't even fit through the door.You had to tilt it just to get it inside.It would feed all of us for a whole weekend.And actually one of those weekends, a few of my friends from home came up to visit.And so, of course, we wanted to treat them to a big Piazza.But there was a dispute.My roommates and I tried to explain to them how enormous this pizza was.But my friends kept insisting, "Look, we need to order two."And we're like, "Guys, you haven't seen this pizza."And they're like, "Guys, you don't know how hungry we are. We need at least two."Okay?So eventually we gave up and we ordered two big Piazza's.And, you know, after dinner, I couldn't believe it, but we actually finished half of one.And that's when the real dispute started.Because we tried to tell them we just needed one.But the problem is, according to them, we didn't eat our share.Because they insisted we needed two.So then wild claims started flying around both sides about how many slices each side ate.And this morning, I'd actually like to present you with some evidenceso you can draw your own conclusions.Exhibit A, this is the big Piazza.And even that, I tell you, the photo doesn't do it justice.But I added some analysis to this photo because one member of the oppositionhas repeatedly stated that he alone consumed 25 slices.Exhibit B, this is his claim.And I'm telling you, I was there that night.If he ate that much pizza in one sitting,we were going to spend the night in Rochester General Hospital.Okay?Church.It was crazy.Now, we are close to the 20th anniversary of that meal.And the battle is still raging on.As far as I'm aware, this is the longest-running dispute I've ever been a part of.Debating it step-by-step, recounting what happened.And of course, laughter.Because this dispute, though still being disputed,it didn't threaten our friendships.It's a silly dispute, but I share it with you because the way that we handle disputes,that often depends on our relationship to the other side, true or false.When we are in a dispute, our relationship to the personor our relationship to the situation, that determines our response.Best friends can accuse each other of pizza malpractice for decades and be totally fine.But for real disputes, think about it.Which ones are the hardest to resolve?The ones within a family,or with a close friend, or someone you looked up to.It's far more difficult to deal with offense from someone that you know deeplythan from someone that you don't know at all.An argument that escalates, a disagreement grows into something much more,most of us have been there.And that can even happen here, within the church family.How do we deal with those disputes?Well, if you have your Bibles, you can open them to 1 Corinthians chapter 6,where we're going to dig into that.We deal with disputes because we're going after a church unified and purified, amen.And last week, Pastor Jeff taught how to get purified when there's sin in the church,when someone claims Christ yet is living in unrepentant sin,and they refuse help, they want their sin to be accepted.What do you do with that person?The Bible says, "Let him who has done this be removed from among you."You might think, "Harsh, that doesn't sound like a thing a church should do."Well, if you missed it, read 1 Corinthians chapter 5 and listen to the sermon online.You'll find out that's what the church must do.Now, this week, we read Paul under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit,discussing disputes within the church.And just like arguments about pizza,we have to remember the relationships involved.So, on your outline today,in a church dispute, remember your relationship.Number one, to other believers, we reconcile.So, 1 Corinthians 6, are you there?Let's read the first verse.It says, "When one of you has a grievance against another,does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints?"So, Paul is calling out the Corinthians for dragging their disputes out into the court system.He says, "Church, why are you going before unrighteous corrupt courts for this?"But please understand in this passage,Paul is talking about civil cases, not criminal cases.This is not about someone breaking the law and being charged with a crime, okay?This is about a private dispute between two parties,and they just can't figure it out.So, they end up taking each other to court over something trivial.Now, we see trivial lawsuits today, don't we?Have you ever seen those courtroom shows where they give you the rundown upfront?He's here suing for a $67 cell phone bill.You hired a lawyer and got on a plane to Los Angeles over $67.You're going to take someone to court over that.Same idea.You'll see the trivial part as we pick up in verse 2.It says, "Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world?And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases?Do you not know that we are to judge angels?How much more than matters pertaining to this life?So, if you have such cases, why do you lay them before those who have no standing in the church?I say this to your shame.Can it be that there is no one among you wise enough to settle a dispute between the brothers?We'll pause there for a moment.Paul is saying we should be able to resolve these disputes internally.He's saying we are called to judge.If that sounds familiar, we saw it in 1 Corinthians 5,where verse 12 says, "For what have I to do with judging outsiders?Is it not those inside the church who you are to judge?"Not judging motives, because we can't see the heart,but we are required to judge actions.We judge the fruit.Now, what does Paul mean with this "saints" meaning believers?What does he mean with this "judging the world and angels" business?Well, he's referring to the concept of the children of God reigning with Jesus Christ in his victory.True.But we're not even going to get into all that, because Paul is using it for irony.Like, "Oh, you who will judge the world, you who will judge angels,why are you taking all your disputes to small claims court?"That's what they were doing.And actually, it was even worse than that.Because history tells us that in Paul's day, civil courts were completely corrupt.You couldn't even bring a case against someone who had a higher social standing than you.And when a case did make it to the courts, judges and juries would expect a kickbackfor a verdict in your favor,either a payment or something to help them with their standing.So the church in Corinth was not only suing each other,they were using the legal system to abuse or shake down fellow Christians of lower status.It's childish.And parents know you train young children to resolve their disputes themselves,but it takes a lot of training.Use your words.Talk it out.How would you feel if she said that to you?But until they mature, what's most often the outcome?Running to mom or dad to make a ruling.And sure, parents do need to step in sometimes,but more often than not, it's a dispute that could have been resolvedwith a conversation and some humility.But they're kids.They don't have the required patience or wisdom just yet.Paul is saying the church should be mature enough to use wisdom to resolve things internallyinstead of using lawsuits.But even if we avoid the courthouse, we can still struggle with disputes as a church.If a church member offends you intentionally or unintentionally,you don't sue them, but how do you react?Do you let it go?Or if it's just too much to let it go, do you talk to them about it?Or do you just avoid them?Or how many churches have gone through gigantic disputes over decisions like the carpet coloror chairs versus pews or the volume level during worship?Is stuff like that worth disunity with your brothers and sisters?Now, 1 Corinthians 6 doesn't outline practical steps that we should follow instead,but we know them from other places in Scripture.Matthew 18, for example, tells us to go first to the person directly,and if they don't listen, bring some others.And if they still don't listen, bring it before the church.That's the general path things should run,and some situations point us to other Scripture too.But the charge in these verses is to judge wisely.But these Matthew 18 conversations or conversations going to someone for counsel,they cannot be about gossip.That's just as destructive as a lawsuit.These conversations must be done with one goal in mind, reconciliation.As believers, we ask for forgiveness and forgive each other in order to be reconciled.That's who we are. That's what God's family does.By His grace, some of us grew up in God-fearing homes that demonstrated that's how a family works.But many of us either grew up in or we've seen family situations where that's not the case,where there is no repentance, no forgiveness, no reconciliation.Some might think, "Yeah, I've seen bitterness and I've seen grudges in a family,but reconciliation, forgiving one another, I've never seen a family like that."And that's why as a church, we must show the world that in Christ we are different.We have to show them what God's family is like, which is why, number two on your outline,in a church dispute, remember your relationship, number two, to the world we represent.So as believers, what does our relationship to the world have to do with our disputes?Well, rewind to the end of verse five.It says, "Can it be that there is no one among you wise enough to settle a dispute between the brothers,but brother goes to law against brother?" And that before unbelievers?Before unbelievers. That's similar to what we saw back in verse one, before the unrighteous.We talked about the Corinthians lacking godly wisdom, but there's another problem.Taking all these disputes out into the world, what does that do to our witness?If the city of Corinth always saw the church in scandal or suing each other,what did that communicate to them about the gospel message?We have to remember that part of our relationship to the world is that Jesus called us to represent him to the world.Represent Jesus to the world.Now, listen, I'm not saying we should be concerned about image in the sense that we are marketing church,and reality is another thing.No, our concern is authentically following Jesus.We want people to see what it looks like to be transformed by Christ and living in a Christ-centered community.It's not about projecting some image, it's about our identity.Our witness is being like Jesus and telling people about him.So, infighting, legal battles, manipulation, that's what everybody else does.God's people are called to be different.If we act like the world, we've already lost.Just like it says in verse 7, it says, "To have lawsuits at all with one another is already a defeat for you."Why not rather suffer wrong?Why not rather be defrauded?But you yourselves wrong and defraud, even your own brothers.Now, again, let me emphasize that we are not talking about criminal cases.But Paul is saying it would be better to just lose your money in the dispute than sue your church brother over these petty issues.Or again, maybe you're not actually going to court, but you still might need to suffer wrong.What do I mean?Have you ever been in a dispute where maybe you're 10% wrong and the other person is 90% wrong?Sometimes we still want to justify ourselves and bang the table about how less wrong we were.What about humbling yourself?What about taking the hit and saying, "You know, you're right. I was wrong. Will you please forgive me?"Our natural reaction is, "Why should I humble myself when they're wrong too?"Because of who we represent.Jesus is our example of humility, and we are that example to those around us.So to claim Christ and act like Paul describes here is a failure in our job as representatives.And you know, I talked a little bit about pizza earlier, but do you know what else I like?Frozen bananas.Well, I should be specific. Chocolate covered frozen bananas. Delicious.One time I went into an ice cream shop where I had gotten one before, but I didn't see any in the case in the front.So I thought, "Oh, they might have some in the back in the freezer."So I asked the woman working, "Do you have any frozen bananas?"And my friends who were there still quote her answer to me because she said, "Does it look like we have any frozen bananas?"Okay. I said, "Thank you." And I walked out without any dessert.Now, do you think the owner of the ice cream shop felt like she represented the store well that day?No. Just like employees represent their workplace as a body of believers, we represent Christ.If you claim Christ, you are his representative, period.In a world where everyone's flying off the handle at every disagreement, screaming or storming out of every issue,imagine the witness of a church that works through things together in love,using the highest authority of our life, God's word, to untangle the issue.No, it's not always easy. But the world will look and say, "What's going on over there? I want to be a part of that."But we have to step back and review for a moment because I don't want anyone to walk away with the wrong idea.So far, we've talked about resolving disputes in-house, not dragging disagreements to the court, and how we are presenting ourselves to the world.Those concepts could be sinfully twisted into an excuse to cover up sin.Now, we don't need to review all the sickening things that have been covered up by churches all over the world.Sinful men have tried to hide their sin, tried to hide abuse by saying things like, "Let's keep this in-house."No, they are wrong.This passage is not about covering things up or ignoring sin. Abuse in court or otherwise is sin.Covering up sin is sin. A forced reconciliation is a false reconciliation.Ignoring sin for the sake of the church's witness is a false witness.If someone's sinful act is a criminal act, then the correct response is to hand them over to the authorities.And that's God's idea, not mine. See Romans 13.I just want to be crystal clear.Paul, just like in chapter 5, is calling for the opposite of a cover up.He's calling us to recognize and remove flagrant, unrepentant sin.And that distinction is important because we all sin.It's not like, "Oh, I was coveting my friend's car yesterday."And last week, I had a lustful thought.Guess I have to leave Harvest Bible Chapel.No, of course all of us struggle with sin, but we commit that as a family,we're here to walk with each other in becoming purified by our Lord.We need each other's support and encouragement as each one of us turns away from our sin daily to become more like Jesus Christ.In fact, in him, we must renounce any relationship that we have to sin.Point number three on your outline today.In a church dispute, remember your relationship number three to sin.We renounce.Let's pick up in verse nine.It says, "Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God?Do not be deceived.Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers,nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves,nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers,will inherit the kingdom of God."Now, reading this after the previous section can seem jarring.Paul is talking about disputes, the courts,and then he drops into this list of sins for which someone will not enter heaven.Now, understand that Paul is talking about a lifestyle of unrepentant, continual sin.Committing one of these sins or any sin in isolationdoes not automatically banish a person from heavenif that person repents of their sin and believes in the work of Jesus for their forgiveness.But why does the connection here to verses one to eight?Well, two things.First, verse one asked if believers dare take their case before the unrighteous.And then here it says, "Do you not know that the unrighteouswill inherit the kingdom of God?"Sorry, the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God.Paul is saying, "Church, you should resolve your disputesinstead of bringing them before people who are living in reckless sin for them to decide."You're like, "Don't worry, I keep beef out of the legal system."Okay, well, do you bring your church disputes before unbelieving friends or family?Do you complain about the church or people in the church at work or on social media?That is bringing your case before the unrighteous for them to judge.Now, as for the second connection, recall the underhanded dealings of these civil courts.People in the church were using their influence and status to manipulate other Christians via lawsuitsto take advantage of their own brothers for their gain.That sin belongs in this list, too.See, this isn't a random list of sinfulness.This list is about not being content and reaching out of bounds to get more.And really, that goes all the way back to the first sin, doesn't it?Back in Genesis, God told Adam,"And the Lord God commanded the man saying, 'You may surely eat of every tree of the garden,but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat,for in the day that you eat of it, you shall surely die.'"But Adam and Eve ultimately were not content with that.And so they reached outside the bounds that God created.That's the same root as every sin in this list.God says that sexual intimacy is between one man and one woman within the covenant of marriage.But people say, "I'm not content with that."Be it adultery, homosexuality, or any form of sexual immorality,instead of receiving God's gift as he intended,they reached outside God's design to take something else, or idolatry.God says we should worship Him and only Him.But people say, "I'm not content with that."They worship money, success, celebrity.They reach outside of what they know in their heart to worship anything but God.What about drunkards or revilers, people who abuse alcohol or verbally abuse others?God set a boundary around drunkenness and a boundary on our speech,but they say, "I'm not content with that.I will drink how I want and I'll say what I want."Or thieves, the greedy, swindlers, whatever they have, they say, "I'm not content with that.I want more and I'm willing to reach out and take it, even if it means stealing from my own family."And that's where the Corinthian church was, reaching out of bounds to take from their brothers and sisters.Paul says their sin is the same as these.And if you live a life of unrepentant, habitual sin, a life reaching out of bounds,you will not inherit the kingdom of God.So church, we have to ask ourselves, what should our relationship be to sin?Titus chapter 2 verse 11 says, "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people,training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in the present age."We must renounce sin.That's our relationship, not embracing it, not excusing it, but rejecting it, turning away, running away.How do we do that?Well, praise the Lord, we are about to read some of the most incredible words in Scripture on that topic.Our last point today, you must remember your relationship, number four, to Jesus Christ.We are renewed.1 Corinthians chapter 6 verse 11, it says, "And such were some of you, but you were washed, you were sanctified,you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.And such were some of you."Some translations say, "And this is what some of you used to be."Paul is saying, "You used to do these things, but God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to take the punishment for your sin upon Himself."He bore that sin in His death on the cross and then conquering death rose again in victory.And this verse applies to anyone who will repent and believe in Him as their Savior.Now, you might think that stuff that you used to do is too much to overcome.You're afraid Jesus knows who you were.Well, Jesus knows your whole story and He still invites you into a relationship with Him.He wants to release you from your sin and bring you true contentment.So repent and believe.As it says here, "If you believe, you were washed clean.Sin from your past, present, and future has been washed away in the name of Jesus."You were sanctified, meaning you were set apart as holy and you are being made holy.God is shaping you into what He already calls you.And you were justified, meaning the charges of sin against you have been dropped.You're innocent.That lifestyle of unrepentant sin, that's who you used to be.You are made new.In a dispute, you must remember your relationship with Jesus Christ because that relationship determines all other relationships.But some might think, "If I have that relationship with Christ and if I'm made new, why do I still sin?Why do we still have disputes and disagreements and fights?"I read one scholar put it this way.Imagine, I know this is going to be hard to believe, that you were caught in a snowstorm.It shouldn't be too hard.You're covered in snow, totally freezing, and you feel like you might not make it.But somehow, you crawl and you make it back to your house and you get inside.The room is warm.Maybe fireplace is going.You're saved.But even though you're safe standing in the warmth,it's going to take some time for the ice in your pockets to thaw out.You see the picture.You are secure in Christ, but not all of your sin has melted away yet.That won't be totally complete until we reach heaven.Until then, through our relationship with Christ, we are safe indoors being justifiedand we're thawing out being sanctified at the same time.So as we close, I hope you see how and why the church must deal with disputes in a godly way.We should be able to handle that stuff through Jesus.Next time you're in a dispute, step back and remember, this is my brother or sister in Christ.My goal is to be reconciled with them.Remember that we are representing Christ to the world.The way that we interact should reflect our Lord, showing the world that Jesus works.Remember that we've renounced sin and we lovingly help each other do that.We don't manipulate others.We don't reach out of bounds grabbing for more.That's not who we are.Because who are we?Remember that in Jesus, we are a people renewed.We don't serve sin or our selfish desires anymore.Together, unified and purified, we serve our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Let's pray together.Lord God, I thank you for your word.God, I thank you for the church.And I pray God that when we face disputes, we would face them with godly wisdom and character, love and patience, God,that we may be reconciled, that we may be a light into the world around us.We pray and ask for your mercy, God, upon us now and we ask for you to guide us in these matters.Let us be a church unified and purified for your glory, Lord God.In Jesus' name, amen.Amen. Small Group DiscussionRead 1 Corinthians 6:1-11What was your big take-away from this passage / message?How should disputes within the church family be resolved? How does that process differ for disputes with unbelievers?How and why must the church faithfully guard its witness to the world?Paul says those listed in 1 Cor. 6:9-10 will not inherit the kingdom of God. What does he mean by that?If we are made new in Jesus Christ, why do we still struggle with sin? How can we come alongside each other as believers in that struggle?BreakoutPray for one another.

Do you ever feel pressured to “pick a side,” react instantly or otherwise “join the outrage” in today's intense culture?  In this episode, discover practical, faith-based tools for managing emotional reactivity so you can represent Jesus with peace, clarity, and discernment. Learn how Daniel and Jesus modeled emotional stability, why outrage sabotages our witness and how to regulate your nervous system before responding. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: [00:00] Why is outrage rising in today's culture? [03:00] How pressure to take sides affects Christians [06:00] The line we should take a stand on as believers [09:00] What Daniel teaches about calm conviction under pressure [12:00] How Jesus modeled emotional regulation and healthy boundaries [15:00] Four reasons outrage damages our witness and spiritual health [19:00] How emotional regulation tools help us respond instead of react [24:00] How to set boundaries with media, comments, and unhealthy conflict [29:00] A practical invitation to grow emotional stability with Jesus  2026 SAN DIEGO BEACH RETREAT: Join Alicia in Feb 2026 in San Diego for this all-inclusive, 5-day experience for Christian women seeking deep soul rest at the beach (virtual options available).  RELATED EPISODES: Ep 326: A People Pleaser's Guide to Setting Boundaries (When You're Afraid to Offend Others)  Ep 327: Is It Time to Set a Boundary? My Favorite Tool to Express Boundaries in a Loving Way  Ep 282: Emotional Responsibility: How to Stop Owning Other's Feelings + Take Charge of Your Own Send us a text

Week 2 of our new series "Sent" is here! This week is focused on the weight of being an ambassador of Christ. When others know that we belong to the Kingdom our actions should reflect that. Our prayer is that this message would encourage you to wear the name of Christ well!

In this podcast episode, Anthony Delaney discusses the Discipleship Pathway at Ivy Church, emphasizing the importance of guiding individuals from initial faith discovery to becoming disciple-makers. He outlines the five steps of the pathway: Discover, Deliver, Devote, Develop, and Deploy, focusing particularly on the final step of deployment. Delaney encourages listeners to see themselves as ambassadors for Christ, equipped to live on mission in their everyday lives. He shares practical steps for engaging with others and emphasizes the significance of community and intentionality in spreading the message of Jesus.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Discipleship Pathway 02:38 Understanding the Five Steps of Discipleship 04:55 The Importance of Deployment in Discipleship 09:54 Living as Sent Individuals 14:04 Multiplying Disciples and Community Engagement

Send us a textIt's You, Not The Cross, That Represents The Work Of Jesus On The Cross! It is not wise to take away without building back that which has been lost. As we walk away from the idolatry of the cross, we must build within us again the desire to express our worship of God. Not only this, but what exactly is supposed to represent God's work through Jesus upon the earth. Therefore, we must understand this in the context of whom and what Jesus really is. In this, we can better appreciate the devilish work of Satan exchanging the tree of life for dried, dead wood.  Jesus and His work is not a cross upon a wall, it is a tree of life given to all who will eat of it through obedient faith. In this study, I hope to walk us away from the idolatry of the cross in our hearts and mind, and arrive upon the solid ground resting under the tree of life that is Jesus. Then we will become living branches sharing His life-giving power to a dying world. Watch The Videohttps://youtu.be/YIXaGGmXGCYWebsite + PDFNew IntroSupport the showBecome A SupporterJOIN US!> Main Website: https://brotherlance.com/> Free Book: http://weshallbelikehim.com/> Free Music: https://brotherlance.com/brother-lance-music/> Social - Gab: https://gab.com/BrotherLance

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Such Good Lives: Love Always 1 Peter 2:9-12  YOU have a ROLE to PLAY in what Christ is doing through his church for the sake of the world.  Wherever there is a task, there is an opportunity to REPRESENT JESUS.  Baptism is not only LIFE-SAVING and LIFE-CHANGING, it is LIFE-DETERMINING. God loves HIS PEOPLE. He TREASURES and CHERISHES you.  This is NOT our forever home! ABSTAIN from sinful desires.                                     Beware of two extremes: ACCOMODATION and ISOLATION            Good/beautiful lives can turn ACCUSATION into ADORATION.  We live with an “EVEN IF” resolve . . .  

Jeremiah 29:7 - Jesus was incredibly political, but He focused on the Kingdom of Heaven and not the cities of men. God calls us to be ambassadors of His Kingdom in the world. His Kingdom is one of unity, love, and obedience to God. Represent Jesus well during this election. Vote this week to help God's Kingdom and your country prosper.  

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We had an assassination attempt and the bowing out of a presumptive nominee within 8 days. What will happen next? With a title like this, you might expect we are talking about end times. But, God is king over all the nations, including ours and he is doing just what he said he would do. He fulfills his word, sometimes in the usual way, sometimes in extraordinary ways. We have watched it in real-time. NOTES: Daniel 2:20-22 Daniel answered and said: "Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might.  He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding;  he reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him. Isaiah 40:22-24 It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a tent to dwell in; who brings princes to nothing, and makes the rulers of the earth as emptiness. RECAP/TAKEAWAYS Don't read more into events than is there. You don't know for sure what God is doing until after the fact. Don't let historical events change your conduct. Unusual events do not call for panicked or un-Christian responses. Represent Jesus in your conduct. 1 Peter 1:14-19 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 17 And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, 18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 1 Peter 2:11-12 Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. 12 Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation. Avoid partisan passions.Do not interpret these events through the lens of your preferred outcomes. If the other team wins, it does not necessarily spell doomsday. Beware of a desire for more drama. The news can be addicting, especially when it is so unusual. Pray. Pray for President Biden and his family, Donald Trump, and Kamala Harris. Pray for the election results to be such that the church can live quiet and godly lives in Christ Jesus. GET IN TOUCH: We'd love to hear from you. Please send us an email or question at comment@cityonahillpodcast.com. MUSIC: Little Lily Swing, Tri-Tachyon, Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 International, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tri-Tachyon/the-kleptotonic-ep/little-lily-swing

Taking Root: Sheep among Wolves Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Matthew 10:16-18 We are to Represent Jesus in this adverse world. Jesus honoring conduct: 1. Be Wise (Acts 22:25-26:9) 2. Be Innocent (Acts 23:1-5) 3. Be Shrewd (Acts 23:-6-7) 4. Be Confident (Acts 23:11)

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Jesus is sending out the disciples to do what they've seen him doing for some time now. But there's a danger here in taking his words too casually. When we put them within the context of the whole of chapter 10, they begin to carry a bit more weight. So if we read these words a little more deeply - and NOT a simply casual reading - here are some things I think we'll notice: 1) Jesus people are meant to do their Jesus thing from the margins. Now, I'm certain that this would come as a surprise to a lot of Jesus people today. We're used to being in the center. But this wasn't the case for the earliest disciples. They were sent out as vulnerable outsiders - people on the margins. What does this mean for us? Well, maybe we need to reexamine our yearning to cozy up to people in power. Maybe we need to rethink how we operate and instead operate out of a posture of extreme humility. 2) The small things become big things in the kingdom of God. Notice, it's the small things that get rewarded. Jesus doesn't care about our hierarchies - like, at all. We don't tend to glamorize the small little behind the scenes work. But that seems to be the work that God cherishes. Small things become big things. It's why Jesus talked about seeds and yeast, etc. 3) We represent Jesus whether we like it or not. This is staggering. What Jesus is offering his disciples and us is his reputation - his character - his standing in the world. Whoa. What if we took this literally? How would this change the way we act, speak, think? This idea could and SHOULD change everything. The church in our world has a lot of rethinking to do - maybe it starts in a little place like this and others like it. Speaker: Aaron Vis Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42 http://bible.com/events/49278279

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We navigated a lot of topics on this episode that impact your faith and marriage, including what it looks like to live when someone isn't willing or wanting to pursue Christ, and whether you have the ability to mess up God's plan. Here are some practical things discussed that you CAN do to stay in God's will and show Jesus to your spouse. Pray Seek Jesus' will and lay yours down Move when He says to move and stay where He tells you to stay. Let go of what He tells you to let go of. Remember, delayed obedience is disobedience. Represent Jesus in your home, and to your spouse. Live authentic faith. As always, we want to hear from you. If you want additional information about our 2 day Marriage Reboots, Coaching, Speaking Events, or Resources...please go and visit our website @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.unrelentingpursuit.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We would love to be a part of your growth and healing in marriage. You can also email us @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@unrelentingpursuit.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In addition, be sure to stay updated with us on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/unrelentingpursuit_/⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unrelentingpursuit/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unrelentingpursuit/support

The Church Has Something to Say to the World: Part Two | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma We have an ASSIGNMENT to REPRESENT JESUS in our day 2 Corinthians 5:15-6:2 (CSB) Bonhoeffer Quote / Photo Sound like Jesus VOICE Align with Jesus VISION Draw attention to Jesus VICTORY John 20:21 (CSB)

How can you be a hero while you're still a kid? Help others! Be an example! Represent Jesus to the people around you! Keep an open heart toward those who have not received Jesus as their Savior—and share the Good News! ”Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.“ ‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭12‬ ‭NLT‬‬ #kids, #christiankids, #storiesforchristiankids, #podcastforchristiankids, #creation, #goodnessofgod, #familybibletime, #familydevotions, #letyourlightshine, #serveoneanotherinlove, #sharegoodnews, #fishbytesforkids, #fishbitesforkids, #ronandcarriewebb, #roncarriewebb

How can you be a hero while you're still a kid?  Help others!  Be an example!  Represent Jesus to the people around you!  Keep an open heart toward those who have not received Jesus as their Savior—and share the Good News!  ”Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.“ ‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭12‬ ‭NLT‬‬ #kids, #christiankids, #storiesforchristiankids, #podcastforchristiankids, #creation, #goodnessofgod, #familybibletime, #familydevotions, #letyourlightshine, #serveoneanotherinlove, #sharegoodnews, #fishbytesforkids, #fishbitesforkids, #ronandcarriewebb, #roncarriewebb

Episode 40 - Represent - show notesAs followers of Jesus, He has commissioned us to go into all the World and make disciples … Matthew 28:19. Today, let's talk about how we can carry out our commission to represent Jesus in our day to day lives.We are All Called to Represent Jesus to the World2 Corinthians 5:16-21Vs 16 - Regard no one according to the flesh.#1 - Are there people in your life that you have a hard time seeing their value, much less love them?Freedom from our past, from addictions, from sin, and becoming more like Jesus is a process. This is true for everyone.Philippians 2:12-13 Work out your own salvation…Vs 20 - We are called to be Ambassadors for Christ#2 - Do you ever talk about your beliefs and faith in Jesus with the non-Christian people in your life?#3 - What are some ways you can create opportunities to share your faith?How Well Do You Represent?Vs 20 - We are speaking on Christ's behalf - We need to know Him wellAsk yourself - “Am I a good representation of Jesus to the people around me?”Vs 21 - God's vengeance (or judgement) on our sin was taken and paid for by JesusPsalm 103:12 He has removed your sin as far as the east is from the west.Challenge: Who in your life can you reach out and begin to share the love of Jesus with? If you can't think of someone, ask God to show you and give you a heart of compassion for them.Thank you for listening to the One Loud Voice podcast. If you are interested in joining or starting a group study, please visit our website, oneloudvoice.org for more information.If you like this content, we encourage you to also follow us on Facebook or Instagram

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INTEGRITY: Beyond "being honest", it also means strength and dependability. CHRISTIANS AND INTEGRITY:Called to be honest, strong, and dependable like a bridge.Represent Jesus to the world.With God's help, Christians persevere through trials.James 1:12 — perseverance under trial. FOCUS ON FINANCIAL INTEGRITY:Your financial behavior reveals a lot about your character.Are you being honest and dependable with your money? HONESTY:Central to integrity.Jesus demands honesty from believers (Luke 3:13).Honesty is crucial for effective service in God's kingdom (Titus 1:7).Honest communities prosper (Proverbs 28:12-13).Practical aspects: Telling the truth on documents, fair treatment, transparency in financial dealings. MORAL STRENGTH:Not innate but given by God through the Holy Spirit.Studying the Bible leads to understanding God's ways.Following biblical principles strengthens moral integrity.Assurance: God will provide for our needs. DEPENDABILITY:Closely related to a good reputation.Solid reputation provides a platform to point others to Christ (Reference to Proverbs 22:29).Self-reflection: Are you reliable and consistent in your actions and words? CHALLENGES OF UPHOLDING INTEGRITY:It's difficult to always be honest and dependable.Failures arise from selfishness and ungodly desires.Importance of repentance and seeking God's forgiveness. ENCOURAGEMENT:Satan can only accuse and confuse.No condemnation for those in Christ (Romans 8:1).Continue to pursue integrity, even with occasional failures. On today's program, Rob also answers listener questions: How does real estate investment work?Can my widowed sister collect her Social Security at age 62 and then switch to her late husband's at age 67?Can I transfer funds from my underperforming 401k to my professionally managed retirement account without penalty while still employed?How can I disperse the cash value of my whole life insurance policy without incurring high taxes?I have $20,000 to invest and want to build interest, what do you suggest?Should my husband take a lump sum pension or an annuity, and how do we decide when to take it based on the GATT rate? RESOURCES MENTIONED:Leverage: Using Temporal Wealth for Eternal GainInspire InvestingGuidestone FundsCrossmark GlobalPraxis FundsEventide investingCharles Schwab robo advisingSound Mind Investing Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network as well as American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.comwhere you can join the FaithFi Community, and give as we expand our outreach.     Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

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Represent Jesus in your home by what you say and do.

Represent Jesus in your home by what you say and do.

Join me for part 1 of my honest discussion about the challenges and blessings of being a pastor with Pastor Jeff Lange at Faithbridge Church in Park Rapids, MN. [0:00] Intro[0:30] Jeff Lange's ministerial experience.[1:20] What it's like being a lead pastor now.[3:40] How should we look at a pastor's role?[5:50] What does Jeff think his role is as a pastor?[7:25] What other things does Jeff do to "equip the saints"?[11:05] Jeff's testimony[12:00] Pastor's kids can still be kids[13:40] It's lonely at the top[16:00] Represent Jesus well no matter what your role[18:00] Practice the presence of God and being counter-cultureBible Verses:Ephesians 4:111 Timothy 3Colossians 32 Corinthians 5

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Ambassadors of Jesus must represent Him well. Paul returns to the theme that a comfortable life does not affirm God's power or work in our lives. Instead, it is the way He enables us to persevere, despite distress, that shows us as legitimate ambassadors.

The way we treat others should clearly mark how we love Jesus. If we treat people poorly yet proclaim a transformed heart from Jesus, the world will struggle to believe us. Represent Jesus love well!

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Although we are terrible at representing anything beyond ourselves, all Christians as Christ's ambassadors represent Christ. Are you doing that well or not? Matt Dirks – Luke 12:1-12

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Colossians 4:2-6 Represent Jesus - Pastor Gary Shiohama by sbcclive

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I was blessed to partner with the AND Campaign, a Christian political organization, to teach this lesson the other day.Now let me be clear! I'm not the person to teach anyone about politics. Lol. But this episode is about how to rep Jesus in a way that makes God proud, no matter where we are, including the political sphere. I'm so excited for you to listen and would love to hear your thoughts! In grace and gratitude, Chantelle My devotional book, “God, What The Heck?! 100 Devotionals For When Life Sucks” https://GodWhatTheHeck.com Support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChantelleaWebsitehttps://ConfidentlyHis.comInstagramhttps://instagram.com/misschantelle

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Colossians 2:7 NLT Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. When we are rooted, we don’t just survive, we can thrive. Colossians 3:1-2 NLT Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. 2 Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. Colossians 3:17 NLT And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. Represent Jesus in all we do and all that we say! Who are you wearing? Colossians 3:5-9 NLT So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.  6  Because of these sins, the anger of God is coming.  7  You used to do these things when your life was still part of this world.  8  But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language.  9  Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. When you are rooted in Jesus, then the fruit of your life represents Jesus. How can we represent Jesus? 1. To represent Jesus, we need to put to death the old life. If we don’t put sin to death, sin will put us to death. James 1:14-15 NLT Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. 15 These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. When we are rooted in Jesus we will look more like Jesus. Colossians 3:10-11 NLT Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.  11  In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us. 2. To represent Jesus, we need to put on the new life. Colossians 3:12-13 NIV Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.  13  Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:14-15 NLT Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.  15  And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body, you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. John 13:35 NLT Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” As followers of Jesus, we don’t dress to impress, we dress to make an impact. Matthew 7:20 NLT Yes, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify people by their actions.

Colossians 2:7 NLT Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. When we are rooted, we don’t just survive, we can thrive. Colossians 3:1-2 NLT Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. 2 Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. Colossians 3:17 NLT And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. Represent Jesus in all we do and all that we say! Who are you wearing? Colossians 3:5-9 NLT So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.  6  Because of these sins, the anger of God is coming.  7  You used to do these things when your life was still part of this world.  8  But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language.  9  Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. When you are rooted in Jesus, then the fruit of your life represents Jesus. How can we represent Jesus? 1. To represent Jesus, we need to put to death the old life. If we don’t put sin to death, sin will put us to death. James 1:14-15 NLT Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. 15 These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. When we are rooted in Jesus we will look more like Jesus. Colossians 3:10-11 NLT Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.  11  In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us. 2. To represent Jesus, we need to put on the new life. Colossians 3:12-13 NIV Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.  13  Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:14-15 NLT Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.  15  And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body, you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. John 13:35 NLT Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” As followers of Jesus, we don’t dress to impress, we dress to make an impact. Matthew 7:20 NLT Yes, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify people by their actions.

Do you represent Christ?

Preston Morrison continues the series "Mandate From Heaven" with a message titled 'Represent Jesus.'

Preston Morrison continues the series "Mandate From Heaven" with a message titled 'Represent Jesus.'

We live in a culture where people are ready to represent their favorite sports team, favorite political party, favorite clothing brand. None of theses things matter…Join us as we look at what it means to truly Represent Jesus in our world! How to walk in His light in a dark world!

This teaching is taken from Romans 1:1-2 and teaches you about being a good representative of Jesus to bring people to salvation. /// If you have any questions, or you would like to share how our teachings have affected your life, please email us or visit us at www.rejoicingheart.net God bless you! Rob and Donna /// Rejoice In You From the Integrity Music Release One, featuring Planetshakers Ministries Int'l ©2009 Planetshakers Publishing (APRA) (admin. By Music Services, www.musicservices.org) All Rights Reserved. Used by permission.

Preacher: Peter Ko 1. Walk by Faith (1-10) 2. Compelled by Love (11-15) 3. Represent Jesus (16-21) Discussion Question: Choose one of the three points from today and share about what applying that might look like for you in the week ahead.

This Podcast is about How Christian Riders share their Faith. Many Christian Riders are intimidated by the idea of sharing their faith. Jesus never intended for the Great Commission to be an impossible burden. God meant for us to be witnesses of Jesus Christ through the natural outcome of living for him. So I wanted to talk about How to Share Your Faith in God With Others We make evangelism complicated. We think we must complete some 10-week course in apologetics before getting started. God designed an easy evangelism program. He made it simple for us. Here are five practical approaches to being a better representative of the gospel. First, Represent Jesus in the Best Possible Way Or, in the words of a pastor I know, "Don’t make Jesus look like a jerk." Try to keep in mind that you are the face of Jesus to the world. As followers of Christ, the quality of our witness to the world carries eternal implications. Unfortunately, Jesus has been poorly represented by many of his followers. I”m not saying that I am the perfect Jesus Follower—I am not. But if we, I talking about those of us who follow the teachings of Jesus) could represent him authentically, the term "Christian" or "Christ-follower" would be more likely to give a positive response than a negative one. Second, Be a Friend by Showing Love Jesus was a close friend to hated tax collectors like Matthew and Zacchaeus. He was called "Friend of Sinners" in Matthew 11:19. If we are his followers, we ought to be accused of being a friend of sinners too. Jesus taught us to how to share the gospel by showing our love to others in John 13:34-35: --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christian-rider-ministry/message

Pastor Dr. David T. Coleman - Wednesday, March 4, 2020

The world represents where they came from so well. How do believers represent God?

Represent Jesus

Pastor Mike Anderson -- Last week we looked at the parable of soil and the seed. As we are fertile soil and respond and not resist God’s word, Jesus can create great results through us. This week in Mark, Jesus sends the twelve apostles out to be his ambassadors in the world. They were going out on behalf of Jesus and they needed to represent him well. So, what does an ambassador of Jesus look like? And how can we be Christ’s ambassadors in world filled with so much darkness?

God has people for you to impact! This week we are talking about representing God everywhere you go.

Jesus was the most powerful man in the universe, yet He treated others with gentleness, not judgement and condemnation. We can do no less than represent Him to the world with His gentle touch.- Pastor Kristen

We as The Church and individual Christians are commanded by our Lord Jesus to be making disciples. When we are faithful in this the kingdom of God is spread and Jesus is represented well.

When we gather together as The Local Church we should be seeking to do what is pleasing to God and what represents King Jesus well.

Who do you need to initiate a spiritual conversation with this week?

Palm Sunday

Church Next • Part 1 of 6 September 16 & 17, 2017 Dr. Rex Keener, Senior Pastor Big Idea: When we are empowered by the Holy Spirit, attention will be drawn to Christ, people will be saved, and believers will be edified. Text: Acts 2

When you're out in public, who do you represent? Each day, you can be an example of what Christ looks like in a man or a woman. You are called not to let your "outsides" effect your "insides" but let your "insides" affect your "outsides." It's the privilege of every believer to be able to manifest the Father. We are only here for a short season of time. Wherever we go, we have an opportunity to represent the King and Lord of Glory! | To learn more about Todd White and the ministry of Lifestyle Christianity, visit lifestylechristianity.com. To find out how to train with Todd and team for 13-weeks, one year, two years, or even three years at Lifestyle Christianity University, visit lifestylechristianityu.com 

Meaningful Membership - Part 1 of 7 January 1, 2016 Dr. Rex Keener, Senior Pastor Big Idea: I will love, honor and obey Jesus Christ above all else in my life. Understanding that my life is my ministry, I will seek to represent Jesus well at all times. Text: John 1:35-49

Being able to freely express our feelings through Social Media is a gift given to us by God. That’s why we as Christians are expected by the Lord to always conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the calling He has placed our lives. Today, God is reminding us not to imitate the world & exercise self-control whenever we go online. We need to realize that we are living in challenging times where we will be constantly tempted by the enemy to react impulsively & speak negatively. Our Father wants us to always remember that "we are His children" & if we really want to win the world for Jesus, make a difference & have a blessed life, we need to represent Him well. [ "Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.” -Proverbs 13:3 ]

2016-04-24-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 24th,  2016 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: Luke 8:11-15 Topic: Notes: - It is time for Christians to get serious. - Everyone needs to understand we must take God’s word and prayer serious. - Some hear the word and do not receive. - Some receive it with joy but has no prayer life; nor read the scriptures. - There are those who believe for a while. - When there is a time of temptation, they fall away. - There is no heart change. - We should give the cares and riches of this world to Jesus. - Some want the pleasures of life. - Full grown men sinning with women. - Committing adultery and fornication. - We must have patience to let God take care of our sins. - God is the strength of our life. - The Bible does not command us to do better but to be different. - We are His holy people. Represent Jesus!  

2016-04-24-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 24th,  2016 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: Luke 8:11-15 Topic: Notes: - It is time for Christians to get serious. - Everyone needs to understand we must take God’s word and prayer serious. - Some hear the word and do not receive. - Some receive it with joy but has no prayer life; nor read the scriptures. - There are those who believe for a while. - When there is a time of temptation, they fall away. - There is no heart change. - We should give the cares and riches of this world to Jesus. - Some want the pleasures of life. - Full grown men sinning with women. - Committing adultery and fornication. - We must have patience to let God take care of our sins. - God is the strength of our life. - The Bible does not command us to do better but to be different. - We are His holy people. Represent Jesus!

Rich Bowman: "Let people know you're a representative of Christ by your love, not just by your label." (Recorded on Sunday September 20, 2015)

"Represent Jesus well."

The enemy will always try to destroy our testimony by tempting us to react negatively in a difficult situation. We should not fall for it. Instead let's ask the Holy Spirit to give us the power to resist the temptation. Pray that He will give us a huge awareness of our role as Christians, as representatives of our Lord Jesus Christ here on earth. "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace..." -Colossians 4:5-6

Dale E Hewitt - Sunday 18 December 2011

Talking about politics is hard enough, but throw kids into the mix and it can feel like navigating a mine field. That's why we here at Mama Bear want to take a few minutes to help empower parents with a few tips on how to share their political beliefs in front of their children. In this podcast, Jennifer and Amy encourage parents not to let tempers flare when analyzing the views of their political opponent. Instead, parents are challenged to exercise self control while ROARing through the policies coming across the debate platform, recognize and unpack buzz words, vote for policies not personalities, and much more!Parents will leave feeling challenged and embolden help their children think critically, love biblically, and stand firm in the faith while exercising their right to vote.Main Points CoveredWe have a right to speak our views in public.Represent Jesus well in your conversations: Control your temperROAR through the informationVote Policy not PersonalityFact checkValue truth over feelings — all truth is God's truthPeople and Resources MentionedCNN report on what 10 year olds had to say about the electionVox piece on politics and kidsColossians 4:6Colossians 2:81 Peter 3:152 Timothy 2:15Toxic Empathy by Allie Beth Stuckey—Editing and Support by The Good Podcast Co. If you are interested in being a supporting sponsor of the show, please email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co