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#296: What is the Gospel? Jun 03, 2021

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No matter how we try to do good and to improve our lives, we fall short of God’s standard of righteousness.
Because of our sins, we are under the penalty of death, but here’s where the love of God steps in.
Compelled by a love we will spend an eternity trying to understand, God sends his only son, Jesus to die in our place. He took our sin penalty.
The gospel, the good news is that we can be forgiven of our sins as we place our faith in Jesus. We believe that he died for us. We believe his death satisfied the justice of God.

Romans 1:16 - “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.”

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#295: This World Is Not Our Home Jun 02, 2021

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With the stress and pressures of this life, there is a growing desire in our hearts for to be with the Lord.
One of the secrets to being able to suffer in a world where we are pilgrims is to live in view of the imminent return of Christ.
Isn’t it comforting to know that God has our future planned? Not only has he prepared a place for us, he has promised to come back and take us to be with him.
One day soon the sorry, pain, and disappointment of life will be behind us. Our future will be filled with the glory of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

John 14 - “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”

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294: Being Spiritually Lost Jun 01, 2021

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Those who are spiritually lost are separated from God and unable to find their way back to Him.
To be lost is not just to be non-religious. To be lost is not just someone who doesn’t attend church. To be lost is to in our sins, separated from God. Unless we are found, this state of lostness is for eternity.
Jesus taught that God actively seeks out the lost. He does not begrudgingly receive the lost; instead, He searches after them. This is the heart of God.
Lost people must be willing to be found. Imagine a hiker lost in the forest. After days rescuers finally find the man, but he refuses to be helped and rescued. He would continue to stay lost.

Luke 19:10 - “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”

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#293: Daily Discipleship May 31, 2021

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“You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.” - John Maxwell
If we truly want to be like Jesus, if we want to grow spiritually, we need to change what we do everyday.
Discipleship is a daily pursuit. It’s not something we seek out weekly, monthly, or annually. It’s about what we do every day.
If you struggle with making consistent time to spend with God, realize he wants to spend time with you even more than you desire him.

Jesus said, “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me” (John 15:4).

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#292: You Have A Mission May 30, 2021

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Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to commit to sharing life with a group of fellow believers so we can support and encourage one another to follow Christ.
There is another major part that we might fail to see. Jesus has called us, as his church, to be on mission together by sharing the gospel with our community.
Each of us plays a vital role in the accomplishment of this mission.
Recognize that you and I, as God’s church have been given a mission. He’s calling each of us to participate, to use your gifts, talents, and time to fulfill God’s mission. With his power, you can.

Matthew 28:19-20 - “go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”

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#291: Finding Greatness in the Small Things May 29, 2021

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Small things matter in the kingdom of God.
Consistently serving in small ways over a long period of time equals great impact and great influence.
Consistently serving in small ways over a long period of time equals great impact and great influence.
Where is God asking you to make a difference? Step out and be consistent, even if it’s something small. This is the beginning of something great.

Mark 9:35 - “Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”

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#290: You Are Not Defined By The Past May 28, 2021

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All of us have a past, and our past experiences will influence our lives either in a positive way or a negative way. We get to choose.
Through the power of God we put the past behind us and walk forward in God’s freedom. Our biggest sins are not too big for God’s grace.
With God’s strength, you and I can put the past behind us.
What God has forgiven should never be taken as a burden again.

“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14 NIV)

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#289: Finding Security in God May 27, 2021

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I have come to believe that insecurity is a struggle for everyone. In some people’s lives, insecurity is easily identified by their behavior, for others it’s a hidden battle.
Insecurity is uncertainty or anxiety about oneself; lack of confidence
Insecurity is a form of fear, and it’s not God’s will for us live in fear and insecurity. Repeatedly in scripture we are challenged to not live in fear.
Security is only found through a relationship with God. Apart from knowing Christ, you’ll always feel you don’t measure up, you’ll never feel that you are enough.

Romans 8:1 - “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus…”

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#288: Living Without Regret May 26, 2021

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As we look back over the course of our lives, we often feel a sense of regret. We have regret for the poor decisions we have made. We regret our sins and failures. We regret inaction and failure to move forward.
Never have I heard anyone express regret over placing their faith in the saving grace of Jesus.
While you may have a list of regrets concerning the life you lived before following Jesus, a life surrendered to Christ brings no regrets.

2 Corinthians 7:10 - “For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow.”

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#287: Practicing Godliness May 25, 2021

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If you practice enough, you can become very good at doing something the wrong way.
God has given us the Holy Spirit, who is present everyday in our lives. His purpose is to help us become more like Jesus.
Before we put our faith in Christ, we spent our time practicing a life that was all about self. We practiced whatever we felt would make us happy. But now as believers, we practice what honors God.
To train ourselves to be godly, to practice godliness, we must have discipline.

1 Timothy 4:7 - "...train yourself to be godly."

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