Sermons from February 2023

Sermons from February 2023

“The Upper Room: Relationships”
The Closing Argument of Blessing, John 13 & 14

“The Upper Room: Relationships” The Closing Argument of Blessing, John 13 & 14 Jesus washes his disciples’ feetRomans 12:1-2, Mark 1:43-45 Jesus predicts His betrayerThe last supperJohn 13:34-35Our relationship with God is reflected in our relationship with others, 1 John 2:7-11-Family, Friends & Acquaintance, Colossians 3:12-15-Those that don’t agree with us, James 1:19-20-Our enemies who oppose us, Mathew 5:43-48-Those in authority, such as government & elected officials, employers, and church leaders, Romans 13:1-2, Hebrews 13:17John 14:1Proverbs 3:4-6My Father’s houseJohn 14:6To…

What Do You Fear?

What Do You Fear? Mark 4:35-41 Does fear have any place in the life of a believer? Jesus calms the storm. Two FearsWhy are you afraid? Do you still have no faith? Delios; timid. Fearful, cowardly; Mark 8:26, Mark 4:40, Revelations 21:8Phobeomai, Phobos; to fear, be afraid, alarmed, in some context improper and an impediment to faith and love; to reverence, respect, worship[, in other context a proper fear for God, a deep reverence and awe. Margas; great; spatially: large;…

The Replacement Principle; Revive Your Soul, Reclaim Your Life

The Replacement Principle Remove the Lies, Replace with TruthRewire Your Brain, Renew Your MindReframe Your Mind,Restore Your Perspective (Self-Help?)Revive Your Soul, Reclaim Your Life “I have had enough, Lord!” 1 Kings 19:4b The Presence of Lord “Be still and know that I am God!” Psalms 46:10When you’ve had enough, God is enough. Psalms 145:17-19, Philippians 4:6, 1 Peter 5:6-7 The God BoxHebrews 4:16 Prayer Changes Your BrainRomans 8:5-6 Look Through, Not AtThe Perspective of Praise(Acts16)-Praising God for the Who, not…

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…