The Reframe Principle: Reframe Your Mind, Restore Your Perspective
Where Are Your Thoughts Leading You? A standardized, consistent pattern of deviating from reality in how we see and process things. Cognitive Bias (Definition) A technique used to shift your mindset, so you are able to look at a situation, person, or relationship from a slightly different perspective. Cognitive Reframing (Definition) Steps to Cognitive Reframing Biblical Examples Be careful of the “Yea, but this is different…” syndrome. Psalm 139 What God Didn’t Do vs. Collateral Goodness If you look for…
The Rewire Principle: Rewire Your Brain, Renew Your Mind
Our lives are always in the direction of our strongest thoughts. What we think shapes who we are. (Greg Groeschel from Winning the War in Your Mind)The Rewire Principle: Rewire your Brain, Renew your MindScience: The systematic study of the structures and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and the testing of theories against the evidence obtained.Romans 1:20Reticular Activating System (RAD): A bundle of nerves that sits in your brainstem. And its job is to regulate…
The Replacement Principle: Remove the Lies, Replace with Truth
Where are Your Thoughts Leading You? 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12 (NLT) 44 For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is…
Swing for the Fences
RBI – Run Batted In; The game of baseball is more than just home runs; it’s about getting others home! How should we then interact with the rest of the world?Romans 7:7-8 The law is not sin but the law shows me my sin. We don’t need to be taught to sin but what sin is.How should we interact with those who don’t know what sin is?John 4:5-30 Woman at the well.John 8:1-11 Woman caught in adultery.A humble heart; “……
Swing for the Fences
Swing for the Fences Home run hitters, Babe Ruth – Why did the big hitters strike out so often? A home run hitter is less afraid of striking out than missing the opportunity for something big! What separates success and failure for the Christian?How do we please God? Romans 8:8 That’s why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God.-If living by the flesh, we cannot please God; then living by the Spirit,…
What is Our Response?
Our Coming Savior “The birth of Jesus made possible not just a new way of understanding life but a new way of living it.” Frederick Buechner What is Our Response? Matthew 2:1-12 3 Distinct Responses to the Messiah Additional References “When we begin to glimpse the reality of God, the natural reaction is to worship Him. Not to have that reaction is a fairly sure sign that we haven’t yet really understood who He is or what He’s done.” N.…
Life Changing Love
Our Coming Savior Luke 2:8-20 What Does Christmas Mean? Emmanuel“God is with us” Jeremiah 17:9; John 1:4-5; John 14:27 Shepherds “While the emperor may give peace from war on land and sea, he is unable to give peace from passion, grief, and envy. He cannot give peace of heart for which man yearns more than even for outward peace.” Epictetus (55-124 AD) Additional Scripture References: As you go about your life, what has changed? Have you experienced this Life-Changing Love?…
Finding Peace in God’s Presence
Our Coming Savior Luke 2:1-7 What Does Christmas mean? Emmanuel“God is with us” Jeremiah 17:9; John 14:27 The Nativity SceneCensusBethlehem (house of bread)a manger (feeding trough)Katalyma (guest room, roadside lodge) “The birth of Jesus made possible not just a new way of understanding life but a new way of living it. Frederich Buechner Additional Scripture References: “Be still, and know that I am God!” Psalm 46:10a
Our savior Is Coming
What does this mean?
Emmanuel “God with Us”
Our savior Is ComingWhat does this mean?Emmanuel “God with Us”, Jeremiah 17:9, John 1:4-5, Hebrews 11:3Joy in expectations being unexpected (Joseph & Mary) Luke 1:6-38, Matthew 1:18-25The MessiahMary responds in Faith, Luke 1:26-38Joseph responds in Love, Matthew 1:18-25Hebrews 2:14, John 13:34-35Love in the Old Testament, Proverbs 10:12Love in the New Testament, 1 Peter 4:8, James 5:19-20, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7Can we respond in the same kind of love as Joseph?1 John 4To whom can you show this kind of Love?Joy in…
Our savior Is Coming
Our savior Is ComingWhat does this mean?Jeremiah 17:9 Hope in Darkness (Zechariah & Elizabeth)Luke 1:6Zechariah … “God Remembers”Elizabeth … “God is my Oath”Luke 1:13-17Malachi 4:5-6Luke 1:18Romans 4:18-25Luke 1:19-20John … “God is gracious”Zechariah’s Prophecy Luke 1:67-79
Prophets, Priest & People
Prophets, Priest & PeopleHow Does God Communicate?How Important is Communication?What is a Prophet? God’s work in Past, Present, FutureThe Role of Priests The Role of Peter; Matthew 16:15-20What Does Peter Say? 1 Peter 1:1-2Who Are We as Christ’s Followers? 1 Peter 2:9-10-Chosen People (Abraham Covenant, Genesis 12)-Royal Priesthood (Mosaic Covenant, Exodus 19-24)-A Holy Nation (New Covenant, Jeremiah 31) This should excite us!!! What Does This Lead To?1 Peter 3:15-16-Revere (Worship) Christ by giving a reason for the hope we have…
Thanksgiving Message
Thanksgiving Message T – Thoughts; Proverbs 4:23H – Heritage; Isaiah 38:19A – Appreciate; 1 Samuel 12:24N – Nourishment; John 6:35K – Kindness; Luke 6:31, Proverbs 12:35F – Family & Friends; Proverbs 18:24, John 15:12-13U – Understanding; Proverbs 18:2, Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 17:27L – Laughter; Proverbs 18:2 “No matter what our circumstances, we can find a reason to be thankful.” Dr. David Jeremiah Be ThankfulHappy Thanksgiving