519 Church Podcast

Join us as we catch up with our founding Pastor, Owen Barrow. This conversation is rich with all the things that make 519 feel like home. Owen shares about life in the midst of transition, he reminds us of the spirit that went into the founding of our church and chats about the vision we are catching for our future. There's also great wisdom on friendship, crucial conversations, innovation and so much more!

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20 (MSG)

Sermon in a sentence: “If God has room, you have room.”

Take home thought to consider:
1) The more space you create, the fuller your life will be.

Invitation:
1) Name one thing you can do to create a little more space in your life right now and see it through.

cripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Take home points:

1) Education and exposure always lend towards empathy.

2) Loving God and living neighbor looks like listening.

3) Not only do our prayers inform our lives, but our lives inform our prayers.

Scripture: Numbers 11; Matthew 15:16-18

Question #9: Do I grumble or complain constantly?

Take Home Thought: “Words create worlds, and if your words are mostly negative, your world will be also.”

Question to consider: “What kind of world are my words creating?”

Invitation: Join us as we embark on a positivity scavenger hunt. Use this link (https://www.519church.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/519-Positivity-Scavenger-Hunt.png) or the image that will be shared through social media to participate!

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Scripture: Matthew 14:13-23

Sermon in a sentence: There is great freedom in holy order.

Quote to consider: Structure is not meant to restrict you, but to set you free.

Invitation:

1. Take 20 minutes to map out your ideal week. You have 168 hours to spend. How many hours will you spend working? How many will you spend sleeping? How many will you spend with family? Doing something for yourself? How much time will you leave set aside as slack or for interruption?

Link to Elaine Heath on Rule of Life: https://www.theworkofthepeople.com/a-rule-of-life

Topic: Overcoming Vanity

Question #5: Am I a servant to dress, work, friends, or habits?

Scripture: Lamentation 4:17; Psalm 84:7

Bottom Line: With God, value is our beginning, not our end

Take Home Point:

1. If you wait for others to value you more than you value yourself, you will never be satisfied.

Application:

1. When you find you are struggling with your choices, ask yourself this question: “Who is this for?”

2. Join us in the #GodSays challenge and download our phone wallpaper to remind yourself of what God says about you anytime you feel you need encouragement.

Question #4: Am I being hypocritical?

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40; Galatians 2:11-14


Lessons to take home:
1: Be _______ with yourself
2: Find a _______ with whom you can be equally honest


Quotes to consider:
1: Acting _______ to what you preach is the fastest way to turn people off from your message
2: _______ and _______ both extend from within.
3: Make hypocrisy a _______ and not a _______ in your life.


Direct Invitations:
1: Talk to yourself – Schedule time for honest self-reflection.
2: Talk to someone else – Spend time with a kitchen friend and seek mutual accountability.


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The Lectio Divina is a five-fold practice that invites you to immerse yourself in scripture by preparing, reading, reflecting, responding, and resting. We will read the scripture three times this morning.

Prepare: To begin, I simply invite you to take a deep breath in and breathe out. Let’s take another deep breath in...and out. Wherever you find yourself, however you find yourself, know that God is with you right now. As we prepare to read our scripture, consider praying this simple prayer as you continue to breathe: “God, let me hear from you.” (PAUSE)

Read: As we read our passage for the first time, listen for any words or phrases that seem to jump out. Don’t feel like you have to force anything, simply listen and see where the Spirit nudges your attention. Once I finish reading the passage, I will leave space for some silence and reflection. What words or phrases jump out to you during this initial reading? If you feel you need more time, simply pause this recording. {1st READING}

Reflect: As we read our scripture a second time, think about why these words or phrases stood out. What do you believe God is saying to you through this passage? Once I have finished reading, I will leave space for some silence and reflection. {2nd Reading}

Respond: As we read our scripture one final time, consider how God might be calling you to respond. Perhaps your response is an action you need to take, or a thought you need to consider. However you are being called to respond, take a moment to write it in your journal, create a note on your phone, or log it in your memory and keep it with you throughout the day. Once I have finished reading, I will leave space for some silence and reflection. {3rd Reading}

Rest: The final step in Lectio Divina is simply to rest. This isn’t time to pray or meditate, but rather to allow God to continue to work in your thoughts however God will work. Take as much time as you need and when you’re ready, return your focus to the order of your day.

Closing: Thank you for joining me in prayer today. May the God who speaks to you now continue to speak over you as you journey through these hours. Go in peace. Go in God. Amen.