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Are life's challenges breaking you or building you into the person God wants you to be? Summary This video explores James 1's powerful insights into trials, temptations, and integrity. Discover how trials can strengthen and complete your faith, learn to recognize and resist temptations and integrate God's Word into your actions to live with integrity. This chapter of James provides a practical and life-changing guide to spiritual maturity. Reflection and Small Group Discussion Questions 1. How have trials in your life shaped your faith journey? 2. What steps can you take to view challenges as opportunities for spiritual growth? 3. How do you differentiate between a trial and a temptation? 4. What practical ways can you "abort" temptation when it first arises? 5. How can you better integrate God's Word into your daily actions? 6. In what areas of your life do you struggle with aligning your hearing and doing of God's Word? 7. How does your understanding of trials change when you see them as opportunities to strengthen faith? 8. How can community and accountability help you overcome temptations? 9. What does it mean to you to live with integrity in a world full of trials and temptations? 10. How has God used a recent trial or temptation to grow your spiritual maturity?

What will define you in the coming year? As we wrap up 2024 and look forward to 2025, Pastor Jeff Maness challenges us, individually and as a church, to intentionally make a part of our new year and really, a part of our lives forever, three take-aways from Psalm 29. Watch/listen to this short devotional to see what these three things are and how they can impact your life and relationship with God.Click here for Pastor Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions.Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

In this Christmas Eve message, Pastor Jeff Maness walks us through the Christmas story from an angle you may have never seen before. This is the story of a covenant God made with Abraham about 2,000 years before the arrival of Jesus—and it is connected to our Christmas story still today. Watch/listen to this final Message From the Manger to get a fresh perspective on Christmas!Click here for Pastor Jeff's Message Notes.(There are no Small Group Discussion Questions for this message.)________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

The message of Good News the angels brought the shepherds was that a new King had arrived—and who had He arrived for? Luke 2:10 says it is for ALL people! It's a message, screaming from the manger, that Christ came into the world not to be served, but to serve others—all others. This message of Good News had no limits. It was a message of service to everyone. Christ came to serve you and to serve me. Watch/listen to this message as we take a deeper look into the message of servanthood.Click here for Pastor Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions.________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

This Message From The Manger is a message of sovereignty. Sovereignty means supreme power or authority. In theological terms, it refers to God's absolute authority and control over all creation. God is never out of control, lacking control, or needing to take control. At all times – and through all things – God has ultimate power and authority over everything that happens. God is in control! Watch this message to see what this really means and how it can cause hurt and doubt in some while bolstering great faith in others.Click here for Pastor Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for the Small Group Discussion Questions.________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

Sabbath is not an obligation—it is an invitation. An opportunity to receive a gift from God every single week. Yes, it is in the law of God as the fourth of the Ten Commandments, but Sabbath is not just law—it is life. It is a blessing, not a burden. So how do we do this Sabbath practice? There is no formula to make the Sabbath work for you, but there is a framework that leads to success. Watch this message to learn how to make your Sabbath day a day you will look forward to each week!Click here for Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for the Small Group Discussion Questions.Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

While there is an abundance of historical, psychological, physical, and even scientific and medical evidence of the benefits of taking one day off each week to completely rest, the vast majority of people—especially in our modern Western world—fight against this rhythm that God rooted into creation.We're like three-year-olds fighting a nap—knowing we're exhausted but refusing to accept God's pathway to rest. Maybe one of the biggest reasons we fight against it—especially as followers of Jesus—is that we don't truly understand the "why" behind Sabbath rest. And that's what we will reframe in this message, week two of our series, Reframing Rest.Click here for Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions.________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

60% of U.S. adults say they feel more tired now than they've ever been. --- OnePoll Research Firm58% of people said that feeling tired keeps them from enjoying life, and 33% of people "always" or "often" still feel tired even after a good night's sleep. --- Talker Research FirmWhy is this happening? Why do we wear busyness as a badge of honor - yet constantly talk about how much we need a break - and how tired we are – even though it's keeping us from enjoying life? And when we do get a break - a vacation, an extended weekend, or just a good night's sleep – we're not receiving the rest we truly need to be filled back up. We're not living in the rhythm of rest that God intended.Could it be that we need to reframe rest? That maybe there is a rest God wants us to have and to live in that we are missing out on in our busy, hurried, fast-paced, and tired lives? In this message, Pastor Jeff Maness explains that the Sabbath is more than a specific day you must observe, it is a way of life you get to practice, a gift from God.Click here for Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions.________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

Health Requires Hard Work - Followers of Jesus must work hard to carefully nurture their own spiritual, emotional, relational, physical, and financial health as we continually grow in likeness to Christ.Good works in every area of life are part of God's plan for our lives to become more like Jesus, not so we can earn our salvation but as a result of our salvation. Watch this message, "Health Requires Hard Work," to see that healthy hard work:-- is fueled by God's power.-- has faith in God's promises.-- is formed by your pursuits.-- looks forward to paradise.Click here for the Message Notes.Click here for the Small Group Discussion Questions.________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

Uncompromising Relevance - To honor God and inspire people, the Church should pursue excellence and be culturally relevant while remaining biblically faithful and doctrinally pure.In order to connect with people and share with them the Good News of Jesus Christ, we must meet them right where they are with uncompromising relevance and excellence. Watch/listen to this message by Senior Pastor Jeff Maness to see what this can look like in our lives. Click here for Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions.Click here to see the full list of The Harbor's Core Values.________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

Serving Matters - Followers of Jesus should serve in areas that use their God-given gifts to strengthen and build up the Church and others.To follow Christ is to live a life of serving, because serving matters. Serving is not something you sign up to do once in a while; it's a lifestyle. How do I live a serving matters life? I must be willing to pour, be waiting for provision, and be watching for purpose. Watch/listen to this message to see what this means and how to apply it in your life.Click here for Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions.Click here to see the full list of The Harbor's Core Values.________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

Bold Faith - Healthy followers of Jesus boldly live out their faith with passion and conviction, marked by grace and truth.We have read stories in the Bible about the early Christians living out their faith in Christ, even when they were threatened with death if they didn't stop talking about Jesus. We've seen video about modern day Christians in other areas of the world who are beaten and killed for their faith. But it's one thing to see others have bold faith, it is quite another to live it out yourself. In this message Senior Pastor Jeff Maness asks, "What does it take to have bold faith?"Click here for Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions.To see the full list of The Harbor's Core Values, please click here.________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

Core Value #2 - Come As You Are: God wants every person to come as they are to Him and His Church, where they can find forgiveness, eternal life, and life to the full through Jesus.God wants us to come as we are, but He loves us too much to leave us that way. Just because God receives us as we are does not mean there isn't a standard that He calls us to live out. "Come As You Are" is not an excuse to stay who have been. It's also not an excuse to reject people who are not living up to it, because God loves everyone unconditionally, as should we. Watch to see how if we believe in the right things but respond to people in the wrong way, then what we believe won't matter.Jeff's Message Notes are here.Small Group Discussion Questions are here.To see the full list of The Harbor's Core Values, please click here.________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

Core Value #1 - Prayer is Our Priority: The work of the Church is first and foremost prayer, by which all other work is led, empowered, and supported.There is no such thing as a healthy, thriving, Christ following, God honoring church, if that church is not focused on and driven by prayer. This is why prayer is our first Core Value at The Harbor. Why is prayer so important? To see, watch/listen to this message, the first of the series called simply CORE.Pastor Ryan's Message Notes are here.Small Group Discussion Questions are here.Click here to see all of The Harbor's Core Values: https://theharbor.life/about-us________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

People may not say it to us, but they are evaluating whether our faith is genuine by watching how we live our lives. The only way they can truly tell if our faith is real is not by our words, because words can be empty, but by our actions. If we truly believe that what we say we believe is really real, then our lives will reflect it. So the question is, are we living a life that is worthy of the Gospel?Ryan's Message Notes are here.Small Group Discussion Questions are here.As a resource to print out, we'd like to offer "10 Signs of a Politically Undivided Heart." You can download a copy of these in PDF form in a full two page version with all 10 signs and descriptions, as well as a one page version with just the signs and no descriptions. We hope this will be helpful for us as we navigate the remainder of this election cycle and beyond.Download the full PDF “10 Signs of a Politically Undivided Heart” by clicking here: Download the abbreviated PDF of the “10 Signs” by clicking here: ________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

In God's Word, we are commanded to pray for all people, no matter if we like them, or disagree with them, or what. All people, especially those in authority over us: our local police, the mayor, the governor, and the President of the United States, whether you voted for them or not. The command does not change depending on who is leading. That might be distasteful or difficult, but we must do it. So how do we pray and what do we pray for all of those in authority over us? Watch as Senior Pastor Jeff Maness explains.Click here for Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions.________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

Many Christians believe we have an obligation, not only to our country but to God, to vote certain ways and support certain candidates or policies. As followers of Christ do we have a political obligation to our faith and to our country, and if so, what is it? Watch/listen to this message to discover the unchanging obligation we have to the Kingdom of God as we live in this kingdom called America.Click here for Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions.________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

What is the Church's position in this present political climate? Are God's people to be on the left or the right, or somewhere in the middle? How do we contend with those of a different viewpoint or party than our own? If there was ever a time to ask WWJD (What would Jesus do?) this is it. Watch this supercharged first message of the Undivided Kingdom series by Senior Pastor Jeff Maness to see our political options in a new light.Click here for Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions.Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

In part 2 of the message entitled The Prayer of Jesus, Senior Pastor Jeff Maness tells us about "The #1 Prayer of Jesus". In part 1, we learned that hours before His excruciating death on the cross, at a time when every word counted, Jesus prayed for the protection, purity (holiness), and purpose of those who were following Him and anyone who would ever follow Him. But more important than those things, what do you think the most important prayer that Jesus prayed for His people is? Watch/listen to find out!Click here for Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions.________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

Did you know that Jesus prayed for you while He was here on earth? Not only then, but He continues to pray for you now! He prays for the protection, purity (holiness), and purpose of those that love and follow Him. Not only that, but the prayer of Jesus for us is backed up by the power of Jesus in us! Learn more in "Jesus Prayed for You", part one of Senior Pastor Jeff Maness' two-part series entitled The Prayer of Jesus.Click here for Jeff's Message NotesClick here for Small Group Discussion Questions.________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

In the last message we learned that "God is Everything". Everything that God has done and is doing today and all that He will do in the future is because of His great love. So what is our response to His love? Devotion. We are to be devoted to not only to following Christ, but to abiding in Him. What exactly does this mean? How do we "abide" in Jesus? Watch this message by Community Care Pastor David Miller to learn more about this life-changing practice.David's Message Notes are here.Small Group Discussion Questions are here.________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

It's easy for any of us to ask ourselves, “What is my purpose in this life, in this world, in this universe?" You may feel so small and insignificant and sometimes just wonder what the point of it all is. You may see the daily headlines of natural disasters, global conflicts, political division, and it becomes easy to feel like a very tiny drop in a vast and endless ocean. If this is you, we have one main thought for you...nothing makes sense unless you begin with God. Why? Watch or listen to this message by Discipleship Pastor Ryan Akers to find out!Ryan's Message Notes are here.Small Group Discussion Questions are here.______________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

Have you ever felt like God in the Old Testament is different from God in the New Testament? The grace shown in the Old Testament and the grace we receive through Christ in the New Testament are very similar. We can even see God's grace in the way He dealt with Adam and Eve in the garden despite the consequences of their sin. Watch this message to understand God's grace and how, even when He disciplines His children, it is His grace (undeserved yet freely given love and favor) we receive.Click here for Chris' Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions.________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

God is all sovereign, all powerful, all holy, all loving, lacking nothing, needing nothing, perfect in every way, and He is drawing you in through the affectionate call of the Gospel. He calls you to be His child! Yes, the God who created the universe is inviting you into relationship with Him through His son Jesus, just because it will make Him happy to do so. Seems kind of wild, maybe even hard to believe, doesn't it? Find out how we know this and why God wants you as His child in Pastor Chris' message "We Are Children".Click here for Chris' Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions.________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

How can we, humans, understand the deep love of God? We start by understanding that He is perfectly patient, plentiful with love, and perpetually faithful. You may have heard "God is love" all of your life. Listen to this message and see what that really means.Click here for Pastor Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions.________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

In the first message of this series, He Is/We Are, we learned about the holiness of God. In this follow-up message, we learn what our response to God's holiness must be. Watch/listen to learn what worship is and what "True Worship" looks like.Click here for Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions.________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

What comes to mind when you think of God? In this first message of the He Is/We Are series, Senior Pastor Jeff Maness explores what it means when we say that God is holy. Holiness as a concept may be hard to grasp. It basically talks about God's apartness or sacredness. There is no one like Him. Only He is absolutely holy, and from His holiness flow the rest of His characteristics. Watch/listen to learn what that means for us as His children.Click here to follow along with Pastor Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions.________________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

When things go wrong, it doesn't take much for the emotions of doubt, disbelief, and discouragement to dominate our minds, so much so that we start may questioning if everything we believe is really real. We may question if God is there and if He is really cares about us. Watch this message to learn that God's delays are not God's denials. He loves you deeply, and He has a plan to use this experience for your good and His glory. Click here for Pastor Ryan's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions. _______________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

The power of Jesus is best revealed in the problems we face. In the midst of our problems we should be asking God to provide a miracle for us - to reveal His power through provision. But we tend to make assumptions about how God should intervene, what He should do, and when He should do it. We might just need a shift in our perspective to see the real miracle.Click here for Pastor Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions. _______________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

The reality is that we are all now in, just getting out of, or just fixing to enter a storm in life. God doesn't sugarcoat this reality in His Word. He tells us many times that there will be storms. But it's just as clear that in those storms, we can have peace in Jesus. Jesus is our anchor in the storm. Watch/listen to this message to see how you can have this peace in the midst in your storm. Click here for Pastor Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions. _______________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

Are you living in abundance? True abundance is formed in the mind and in the heart, in the spiritual center of who we are. It's a mindset. This doesn't mean that we don't experience real need at times. It can be so hard at times to look around at what we have or what is happening to us and believe we have an abundance, to believe we have more than enough. If you are living in that tension right now, watch/listen to this message, "Unleashing Abundance" to learn how Jesus + what I have, will always = an abundance!Click here for Pastor Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions. _______________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

"Would you like to get well?" At first glance the question seems ridiculous. Anyone who has had any kind of affliction (physical, mental, emotional, or circumstantial) for any length of time knows the answer is a resounding, "YES!" But do you want to get well enough to do what He says? Watch/listen to this message to find that there are three parts in the making of a miracle. You have to do your part for the miracle to occur.Click here for Pastor Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions. _______________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

Jesus is all powerful, and all His power is available to you. Watch this message, entitled "Accessing the Power of Christ" from the series More than a Miracle, and begin to live in the power of Christ every day!Click here for Pastor Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions._______________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

Sometimes we hesitate to pray for the "small" things we need, because we think that Jesus doesn't care about the little things in our lives, especially when other people are going through much bigger things. But He is the God of the big and the little. If it matters to you, it matters to Jesus, because you matter to Jesus!Click here for Pastor Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions._________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

When we fail at something or let someone down, we often feel deep regret or like we, ourselves, are a failure. But making a mistake doesn't make you a failure, and it doesn't keep God from loving you or using you. In this Easter message, Senior Pastor Jeff Maness tells how Peter's denial of Jesus was Peter's greatest failure, but Jesus wasn't done with Peter, and he's not done with you yet either. No matter what you've done to Jesus, He never gives up on you.Click here for Pastor Jeff's Message Notes.Click here for Small Group Discussion Questions._________________________________________________________________Subscribe so you don't miss a thing!Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC)License: #14753Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

Connection with Jesus allows us to accomplish what we could not on our own. Whatever doesn't come naturally, can come supernaturally when we're connected to the Vine.Small Group Discussion Questions:-What is a natural talent or ability that you have? Something that you could almost do with your eyes closed?-What is something that you know you need to do, but just does not come naturally for you? Pastor shared an example of how commercial growers will often graft a young branch into a mature grape vine. This allows the new branch to take on the characteristics, flavor, and even disease resistance of the mature vine. -As sinners saved by grace, you could say we are all new branches grafted into the Vine. What are some characteristics or strengths you've been able to take on through connection with Jesus? -Have you noticed that these tend to wane when you've become distant or disconnected with Jesus? -Can you share a time when you realized you were connected to the wrong root system? What did you do to restore your connection with Jesus? -What are some personal disciplines that keep you connected with Jesus daily? 

1. The law of PRIORITY 2. The law of PURSUIT 3. The law of POSSESSION a. Your BODY b. Your FINANCES c. Your CHILDREN 4. The law of PURITY     SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS  1.   Share one thing that stood out to you in this week's...

1. Her CHANGE 2. Her COMMITTMENT 3. Her CONSTANCY a. MUTILATION b. HUMILIATION c. DEGRADATION 4. Her CRYING 5. Her CELEBRATION     SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1.   Share one thing that stood out to you in this week's sermon and why...

1. MILITANT Conquest 2. MURDEROUS Conflicts 3. MEAGER Crops 4. MANIFOLD Carnage 5. MARTYRED Christians   SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1.   Share one thing that stood out to you in this week's sermon and why. 2.   Revelation 6:4 says that...

If we are trying to love and serve the Lord, and interested in growing in holiness, we always want to make sure to make decisions according to the will of God. However, it is not always easy for us to make decisions. We can be tempted to become anxious and fearful when faced with making an important decision. In this episode Kara and Fred share some thoughts from the treasury of the Church's teaching as well as their own experience in striving to follow the will of God in their own lives.   Small Group Discussion Questions: What is your current process of discerning the Lord's will for your life? In what ways has it worked for you? What is one thing you learned about yourself through your journey of discernment? What is one way your relationship with the Lord changed/grew/struggled in moments of decision-making? Look back on an important decision in your life. How can you see connections to that choice and how God worked in it to bring you here? How might things be different had you chosen the different path? How did Christ draw you closer to him through this episode?   St Ignatius of Loyola's key to making a good decision: “To make a good choice our intentions ought to be simple: only looking at what we were created for; namely the praise of God, our Lord, and the salvation of our souls. So, I ought to choose, in whatever I may do, that which may help me fulfill that end for which I am created.”   Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1: "God, infinitely perfect and blessed in himself, in a plan of sheer goodness freely created man to make him share in his own blessed life. For this reason, at every time and in every place, God draws close to man. He calls man to seek him, to know him, to love him with all his strength. He calls together all men, scattered and divided by sin, into the unity of his family, the Church. To accomplish this, when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son as Redeemer and Savior. In his Son and through him, he invites men to become, in the Holy Spirit, his adopted children and thus heirs of his blessed life."   Recommended questions to consider when making decisions, especially those of greater importance: “How am I called to serve God?” “How am I to most fully, and faithfully, live according to my state in life?” “What does it look like for me to know him, love him, and serve him in my daily life?” “How does this help me get to heaven?” “How does it help to get others to heaven?”   Past Episodes Mentioned in the Show: Four People You Need in Your Life: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4-people-you-need-in-your-life/id1536166779?i=1000507731144   Why Are You Catholic?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-are-you-catholic/id1536166779?i=1000501933075   The Invisible World – Spiritual Warfare: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-invisible-world-spiritual-warfare/id1536166779?i=1000496584028   The Invisible World – Angels Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-invisible-world-angels-part-2/id1536166779?i=1000495880373   Recommended Reading from This Episode: The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Divorce-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652950/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Great+Divorce+by+C.S.+Lewis&qid=1614749091&sr=8-1   A Method for Making Decisions from St. Ignatius of Loyola: Place problem before us (especially before the Blessed Sacrament) Keep in mind that we are created for glory of God and the salvation of our soul. Pray for God to move your will and make it clear what HE wants! Weigh the pros and cons; advantages and disadvantages, particularly in light of the purpose for which we were created. Choose according to the greater inclination of REASON. Place choice before God in prayer and ask him to affirm it if it's for his glory 4 Helpful Rules for Discernment by Fr Mike Schmitz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne8n-1ATd1s If God has not said clearly, do this or don't do that, you have to ask yourselves four questions: Is this a good door? Is this an open door? Is this a wise door? Knowing who I am, where I've been and who I want to be, is this a wise decision? Is this a door that I want? If its all those things… Do you want to go through this door?   Song Mentioned in This Episode: Scars by I Am They: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqjGT9BSyJA Draw Near intro/outro music © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell

In this Ash Wednesday episode, we explore the "why" behind our Lenten sacrifices and devotion; as well as some tips on dealing with discouragement during Lent. We also offer some tips and suggestions from our own experience, on how to draw near to Christ during Lent.  Lent is a time in which God provides us an opportunity to say, like Peter, “Yes, Lord, I love you more than these.” To put our focus on what matters most and to encounter him in a deeper way. An encounter with Christ that will help to set us on the right path, to think like him, to love like him. Small Group Discussion Questions: Why would you intentionally enter into moments of sacrifice in life? How does making sacrifices in your own life relate to the life of Christ? How can we grow in understanding Jesus better by uniting our sacrifices to his? Think of past Lenten sacrifices. What was something you gave up? What was your intention behind giving that up? Did it bring you closer to Christ? How did Christ draw you closer to him through this episode? Mentioned During this episode:  Come, Follow Me: https://drawnear.podbean.com/e/come-follow-me-1606269394/  Life Weeds: https://nosidebar.com/life-weeds/   

We are made for relationships... and yet it seems so hard to find those intimate Catholic friendships. You know... the kind where you don't have to pretend to have it all together. The kind where you feel guided, supported, and loved! The friendships where at different times you are being led and then leading and then walking side by side through life. Listen to this episode to hear the 4 roles we need in our lives when it comes to friendships. What does it mean to have a Paul? A Timothy? Barnabas and Silas?  Small Group Discussion Questions: Everyone needs a Paul, a Timothy and a Barnabas. What has been your experience with these relationships? How has a Paul, a Timothy, and/or a Barnabas helped you to grow in your own relationship with Christ? In what ways are you helping draw others closer to Christ as a Paul? As a Barnabas? How did Christ draw you closer to him through this episode? Topics: friendship, mentoring/accompaniment, Pauline Scripture, made for relationship. 

The spiritual IS the practical. Nothing in our spiritual lives (or lives in general) is more integral than a prayer life. This is where we grow in friendship with God! Listen for more on this topic, biblical examples and teachings, and tips to overcoming obstacles in prayer.  Small Group Discussion Questions: Why is prayer important? What impact, if any, does prayer have on your life? What devotions, prayers, or times of prayer have had the most influence in your relationship with God? What are some common obstacles to prayer? How can you overcome these obstacles? In what ways is God calling you to grow deeper in the life of prayer? How did Christ draw you closer to him through this episode? Show Notes: Come Follow Me  Willingness to Suffer Why are you Catholic? (testimonies) Lectio Divina explained (credit to Evangelical Catholic)  

Jesus tells us narrow and difficult is the path that leads to life. Does this mean we will naturally experience hardships and suffering?  What is the cause of suffering? Why do bad things happen to good people? Does God even ASK us to suffering? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Draw Near.  Small Group Discussion Questions: How have you experienced the grace and presence of God in moments of suffering? This episode emphasized the redemptive meaning behind suffering referencing how a child is the beauty that comes from the suffering of childbirth. How did God transform your suffering to become redemptive for the sake of your salvation or the salvation of others? Christ's sacrificial love for you begs for a response. How do you respond to God's love through your words, witness, prayer, actions etc.? How did Christ draw you closer to him through this episode?

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by Denny Mashburn June 16, 2019 cd19.06.16 SCRIPTURE READING “(24) A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. (25) It is enough for a disciple that he be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more will they call those of his household!...(34) Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. (35) For I have come to set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law’; (36) and ‘a man’s enemies will be those of his own household.’ (37) He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.” Matt.10:24-25, 34-37 (NKJV) “ (24) A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. (25) It is enough for a disciple that he be like his teacher, and a servant like his master.” Matt.10:24-25 DISCIPLESHIP, HAVING CHRIST AS MY MASTER, IS THE KEY TO BEING A GOOD FATHER: 1. because a disciple of Christ learns to THINK LIKE CHRIST! “Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword.” Matt.10:34 THE PARADOX OF PEACE AND WAR: A. Prince of peace: “..and His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace…” Isa.9:6b B. Peace with God: “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Rom.5:1 C. Gospel of peace: “and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace.” Eph.6:15 D. Peace among the nations: “....Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end…” Isa.9:7 E. War in the family: “(51) Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division. (52) For from now on five in one house will be divided: three against two, and two against three. (53) Father will be divided against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.” Lk.12:51-53 2. because a disciple of Christ anticipates and is willing to endure STRAINED FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS! “(35) For I have come to ‘set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law’; (36) and ‘a man’s enemies will be those of his own household.’ Matt.10:35-36 3. because a disciple of Christ is TOTALLY SURRENDERED! “He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.” Matt.10:37 “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple.” Lk.14:26 a. the love of riches (inheritance): “(59) Then He said to another, ‘Follow Me.’ But he said, ‘Lord, let me first go and bury my father.’ (60) Jesus said to him, ‘Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and preach the kingdom of God.” Lk.9:59-60 b. the love of family: “(61) And another also said, ‘Lord, I will follow You, but let me first go and bid them farewell who are at my house.’ (62) But Jesus said to him, ‘No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” Lk.9:61-62 “The parting with my wife and poor children hath often been to me in this place as the pulling of the flesh from my bones; and that not only because I am somewhat too fond of these great mercies, but also because I would have often brought to my mind the many hardships, miseries, and wants that my poor family was like to meet with, should I be taken from them, especially my poor blind child, who lay nearer my heart than all I have besides. Oh, the thought of the hardship I thought my blind one might go under would break my heart to pieces…But yet, recalling myself, thought I, I must venture all with God though it goeth to the quick to leave you. Oh, I saw in this condition, I was a man who was pulling down his house upon the head of his wife and children, yet I thought I, must do it. I must do it.” John Bunyan SO WHAT? 1. Being a disciple of Jesus Christ requires unconditional surrender! “So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.” Lk.14:33 “You call me Master and obey me not, you call me Light and see me not, you call me the Way and follow me not, you call me Life and desire me not, you call me Wise and acknowledge me not, you call me Fair and love me not, you call me Rich and ask me not, you call me Eternal and seek me not, you call me Gracious and trust me not, you call me Noble and serve me not, you call me Mighty and honor me not, you call me Just and fear me not, if I condemn you, blame me not.” Author Unknown 2. If I am facing family conflicts, and it’s because of my shortcomings, make sure my ways are pleasing to the Lord! “When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.” Prov.16:7 3. If I am facing family conflicts, and it is because of my loyalty to Christ, adjust my expectations and rejoice! “Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.” 2Tim.3:12 “(11) Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. (12) Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matt.5:11-12 4. Cultivate a daily surrendered life to Christ! “Then He said to them all, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” Lk.9:23 “God is ready to assume full responsibility for the life wholly yielded to Him.” Andrew Murray SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: • The theme of this message is a call to discipleship, especially to fathers on father’s day! 1. What is the best memory you have of your father? Was my father a disciple of Christ? What would I say is the key to being a good father? 2. Read (Matt.10:24-42). What do I notice about the Lord’s definition of what it means to be His disciple? Does He require unconditional surrender? Have I made that commitment? Has it made a difference in my life? In my family? 3. Take note of (vs.34-37). Does commitment to the Lordship of Christ always bring peace to a home and family? Look up these verses on peace and conflict associated with following Christ: a. (Isa.9:6) The Prince of Peace b. (Isa.9:7) Peace on earth one day c. (Rom.5:1) Peace with God d. (Jn.14:27; Phil.4:7) Peace of God e. (Matt.5:9) Blessed are the peacemakers f. (Lk.12:51-53) Cost of discipleship, possible division in the home 4. If I am facing conflicts in my family, what does (Pr.16:7) promise me? This verse addresses enemies I have made, but if my family conflicts are because I am following Christ, what does (Matt.5:11-12) tell me I need to do? Why? 5. What does (Matt.10:24-42; Rom.10:9, and Eph.5:18) all have in common? Could it be surrender? What happens when a father (or any Christian) surrenders to Christ on a daily basis? Does it affect how he treats his wife, children, his job, etc.? How does one cultivate a surrendered life after salvation? (see Col.3:16, Matt.26:41) DAILY BIBLE READING Mon (Matt.10:24-42) The marks of discipleship Tue (Lk.14:25-33) More marks of discipleship Wed (Lk.12:49-53) The cost of discipleship Thu (Lk.9:23-26) The cost of discipleship Fri (Rom.5:1) The promise of peace with God

Week 3 – Small Group Discussion Questions   Do you believe some personal motives for marriage can be a good thing? If so, what?   Have you ever asked the Holy Spirit for something and were disappointed in the end? What did you ask for and why do you think God answered the way he […] The post Week 3 – Right Spirit, Wrong Reasons appeared first on Runge First Baptist Church.

Week 2 – Small Group Discussion Questions   Pastor Jon said that it’s possible to admire, study about & even worship someone without having a genuine relationship with them. Do you agree?  Why or why not?   Pastor Jon also said that until we surrender to the Holy Spirit, we are simply living powerless, delusional […] The post Week 2 – I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghost! appeared first on Runge First Baptist Church.

Week 1 – Small Group Discussion Questions   Why do you think we commonly mistake the Holy Spirt as a thing instead of a person?   Read John 14:26. What do you think a counselor does & how do you think that relates to the Holy Spirit?   Do you believe you’re personally more “Charismatic” […] The post Week 1 – What is the Holy Spirit? appeared first on Runge First Baptist Church.

Small Group Discussion Questions   The Apostle Paul says in Galatians 3 that if we have faith in Christ, we have been “Grafted In” to the Jewish lineage. Do you believe there is a major difference between your faith and the faith of a Messianic Jew?  Why or why not?   In a debate on […] The post Observe The Passover? appeared first on Runge First Baptist Church.

Week 6 – Small Group Discussion Questions   Sometimes we prioritize our dreams and ambitions and can put God’s agenda for us on the back burner. Do you think this is why a lot of believers live complicated lives?  Why or why not?   Read Romans 8:28-29. The Apostle Paul said that God’s purpose is […] The post Simplify – Week 6: Simple Purpose appeared first on Runge First Baptist Church.

Week 5 – Small Group Discussion Questions   Do you have any relationships in your life that are “complicated”? If so, how could they be simplified without hurting others?   Have you ever experienced a scenario where “stupid rubbed off” on you? Would you be willing to share?   Read Proverbs 13:20. Do you believe […] The post Simplify – Week 5: Simple Friendships appeared first on Runge First Baptist Church.

Week 4 – Small Group Discussion Questions   Sometimes we underestimate how much damage a torn relationship can do in the long run. Have you ever experienced this scenario?  If so, how?   Pastor Jon said that we can generally tell where our spiritual maturity is by how we react when we’re sinned against. Do […] The post Simplify – Week 4: Simple Forgiveness appeared first on Runge First Baptist Church.

Week 2 – Small Group Discussion Questions   Do you currently feel as if you have control over your finances or that your finances have control over you? Why?   Read 1 Timothy 6:9-10. From this passage, do you believe it’s wrong to be wealthy?  Why or why not?   Why do you think it’s […] The post Simplify – Week 2: Simple Finances appeared first on Runge First Baptist Church.

Week 1 – Small Group Discussion Questions   Read John 10:10. Do you think people tend to see this verse in reverse (that Jesus steals away enjoyment and the devil brings it)?  Why or why not?   Pastor Jon said that living w/ simplicity means walking away from innumerable opportunities to take advantage of an […] The post Simplify – Week 1: Running on Empty appeared first on Runge First Baptist Church.

Small Group Discussion Questions   Read Genesis 2:15. Before sin entered the world, God had already instructed Adam to work. This should show us that work isn’t a curse, hard work is.  What do you think are some differences between Adam’s original work and ours?   When Joshua told the people that if they wanted […] The post All About Entitlement – Part IV: “DisEntitled” appeared first on Runge First Baptist Church.

Part 3 of 4 in the “All About EntitleMEnt” Series. Small Group Discussion Questions   How easy is it for you to feel responsible for the attitude of entitlement in others? Why?   Can you describe a time when you did what was right, even when it was hard?   Read James 4:17. Do you […] The post All About EntitleMEnt – Part III: Doing Things The Hard Way appeared first on Runge First Baptist Church.

Part 2 of 4.  This sermon addresses one of the hardest places to address and stamp out an attitude of unrighteous entitlement; in the church. Small Group Discussion Questions   Do you feel uncomfortable with the idea that there are some things you are righteously entitled to? Why or why not?   Do you believe […] The post All About EntitleMEnt – Part II: Entitlement in Church appeared first on Runge First Baptist Church.

This is the first message in a four part series called “All About EntitleMEnt” where the “root of all our problems” is addressed.   Small Group Discussion Questions   Do you think the attitude of entitlement is worse today than it was 10 or 20 years ago? Why or why not?   Why do you […] The post All About EntitleMEnt: Part I – “Entitlement Runs Deep” appeared first on Runge First Baptist Church.

WE ARE CALLED TO BE THANKFULColossians 1:12-14“Giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins”.Giving thanks to the Father:1. Who has qualified us to share the inheritance.2. Who has rescued us from the dominion of darkness.3. Who has transferred us into the kingdom of His Son Jesus.Small Group Discussion Questions1. What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition? 2. What am I grateful for in my life? Why? 3. We often thank God for our jobs, homes and families. But who are you thankful for today? 4. How do I SHOW my gratitude? "Gratitude in Action!" 5. How do you show thanks to God? 6. In our culture many people believe they deserve this or that. As Christians, how can our attitude of thanksgiving, even in desperate circumstances, impact unbelievers?Read the following passages and discuss how you can do these things better."Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Philippians 4:6"Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in step with each other. None of this going off and doing your own thing. And cultivate thankfulness. Let the word of Christ - the Message - have the run of the house." Colossians 3:15-16 "Enter the Temple gates with thanksgiving." Psalm 100:4