What does it mean to be productive? It’s not just about ticking off tasks but about transforming your life. Productivity, in the context of our faith, is about using your time intentionally to glorify God. If your time is not glorifying God, then you are not being productive. But what does it mean to glorify God?
If “social distancing” feels wrong you are not alone! It feels inhumane because you were created for so much more. Watch the video before you judge the content, because we have to understand why this feels so wrong if we ever hope to find a solution to the loneliness and anxiety.
If "social distancing" feels wrong you are not alone! It feels inhumane because you were created for so much more. Watch the video before you judge the content, because we have to understand why this feels so wrong if we ever hope to find a solution to the loneliness and anxiety.
Believe it or not, social distancing has been a problem for a LONG time! Join us in this series as we dive deep into what it means to be a human being in a social distancing world.
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What's Wrong with Social DistancingBenjamin Leonard - April 13, 2020 |
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What's the real reason for social distancing?Benjamin Leonard - April 14, 2020 |
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How do we relate to a socially distant world?Benjamin Leonard - April 15, 2020 |
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How is a socially distant world restored?Benjamin Leonard - April 16, 2020 |
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Responding to Christ in Socially Distant World?Benjamin Leonard - April 17, 2020 |
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This Sunday, February 24, 2020, we continued our way through the Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew 5-7. In Christ’s sermon, he moves from a theological notion of righteousness that exceeds the religious elite of the day and his first application is anger. I do not believe Christ did this by chance, but with purpose. Anger is a problem that touches the hearts of most people across the globe. While we may all struggle differently with the outworking of that anger, we all still struggle. Sometimes it takes the form of mumbling under the breath and others the throwing of a chair.
In Christ’s sermon, he makes it clear that he is not merely satisfied with stopping someone from throwing a chair. The righteousness which fulfills the law of Christ must also be concerned with mumbled words and the bitter heart. As James says, “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” (James 1:9-20)
It is great to understand how God is concerned with our Anger. However, many people are left saying, “But How?!” It is not sufficient for us as pastors and believers in Christ to just say, “Stop it! Stop being angry!” So, if this is an issue for you I have compiled a small compilation of resources to help you get started.
If you would like more help with your anger, send us a message. We’d love to get together a group of people to study this topic in greater detail.
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One Friday night of his ninth grade year he would question his salvation once again. He had probably asked Jesus into his heart 5,000 times before but was he sure? He had been baptized four times already but was that enough? These are pieces to the puzzle at the beginning of J.D. Greear’s excellent book, Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart. Though J.D. Greear is now 62nd President of the Southern Baptist Convention, Pastor of The Summit Church in Durham, NC, and author of 20 plus Christian books, he too has struggled with assurance of Salvation. His honesty and readability combined with his experience and desire to help others helped create this practical book for every age. Read more
Everything that matters most to us will rise to the top of our thoughts. As we go throughout each day, our minds are bombarded by ideas concerning our families, jobs, hobbies, and even sleep. While I’m not sure what thoughts crowd your mind, I’m certain that all of us could think upon Christ more. This months song is a prayer intended to foster just those kinds of thoughts. Read more
Have you ever woke up and been unsure of how to pray? Maybe the pressures of the day are so overwhelming you don’t know where to begin. Or perhaps the troubles of this life have you so worn, that you lack the strength.
