Love Like You Are Loved - Ephesians 5:1-2
Ephesians 5:1-2 describes the most powerful and life changing truth is that exists - God loves you. It is a love that cleans, redeems, restores, and makes new. And is God's love that now motivates us to share with one another.
Walking in the Light - John Lynch
We have a special guest speaking, John Lynch of John Lynch Speaks (www.johnlynchspeaks.com). John is the author of many books including his most recent release, On My Worst Day.
How to Forgive - Ephesians 4:31-32
There is only one answer to the pain and bitterness that remains from our past wounds. Forgiveness.
But how? How do we forgive those who have caused such deep hurt and offence? How do we recover when we lost so much? Thankfully, Father’s word shows us how in Ephesians 4:31-32. Join Pastor Ross as he leads us to discover the power of ‘just as.’
Life in a Panic Room - Ephesians 4:31-32
What we do with our hurts and wounds will determine the degree of freedom we will experience. If we decide that we never will allow anyone to ever hurt us again, we retreat into a 'panic room' of sorts within our selves. This form of self-protection will provide some protection from the abuse of others - but it will also keep love and life out as well. Guaranteeing that our wounds and hurts, which are locked up with us in our panic room, will only get worse.
Complaining, Praising, and Hoping - Psalm 31
As we close out 2020, it is natural to reflect on how difficult a year it has been, and hope that next year will be better. But what if next year is not better? What if next year is more of the same, or even worse? Where do we find the hope to continue?
We look to those who have gone before us for their wisdom. Particularly, David in Psalm 31 where he writes about his distress, loneliness, and struggles and how he placed his hope in God as an answer.
Learning to Wait with God - Psalm 27:14
One of the hardest, if not most hardest thing to do in the Christian's walk is to wait. Waiting for change in our circumstance. Waiting to hear from God. Waiting for the healing we ask for. Waiting for an open seat in a coffee shop. How do we wait upon the Lord?
Pastor Robin teaches us from Psalm 27:14 the power that comes from God as He strengthens our patience as we wait.
The God who Grieves - Ephesians 4:30
We have a God who grieves. A grief that is different from anger, but a result of His great love for us. What then causes this grief? Pastor Ross explores this in Ephesians 4:30.
Do the Right Thing - Ephesians 4:28-29
Jesus Christ has made us free. Free from sin, our past, our shame, and also the freedom to live well. In Ephesians 4:28-29, the Apostle Paul continues to describe that the life of the believer is to be characterized with working and speaking for the good and need of others.
Sources of our Anger - Part 2 - Ephesians 4:26-27
In Ephesians 4:26-27, Paul commands us to be angry. Because there are times when anger is the appropriate feeling that can lead to important action that can bring change. But what are the sources of our anger?
In part 2, Pastor Ross explores how our unresolved hurts and the injustice we see can lead to anger - and how we can trust God as a response.
The Gift of Works
The arena of works is a sacred space, where we both exercise and experience deep intimacy with our Father.