In the church, we often divide via our performances. We live in spite of one another because our lives are defined by trying to “justify ourselves” in the eyes of God and others. Self-protective fears of not being enough lead us to compete. Instead, we are called to re-unite in Christ’s sacrifice. Not by our our works but by his grace. To remember that we have a loving Savior in Heaven that we can trust. That we can unite with others under his mercy, salvation, and kindness. Being restored to our immeasurable worth in Christ (Philippians 3:1-3 ). Becoming defined by our shared identity in the Savior more than the performative ways we try to win, as if there isn’t enough of Jesus’s love to go around.

“The Father’s love is an all-encompassing embrace that creates unity amid diversity and draws us into the one family of God.” - Brennan Manning

We must seek healing of our relational wounds, if we want to be as spiritually united “as we are” in the One Body of Christ. 

If we don't let God work on our inner life and trust structures, then our outer life will be one of defensive combativeness and disunity. 

Grief is a fundamental part of the human experience. It’s the ever present reminder that we live in a broken world. It’s the ache from deep within us and the prevailing sense that things are not right. In the midst of our grief, if we’re honest, it can sometimes be hard to see God in it. To know he is there and to trust that he cares.

Like David, we believe you can find God’s strength in your grief as well. 

A healing strength that you can help others to find in Jesus as well.

How do we come together in a world that’s coming apart?

Jesus has invited us to the party. To bring our lean, but submit our bow.

Pursuing Friendship in Christ is not just a Convenience, it’s a Command, But what does true biblical friendship look like?

Pentecost Sunday: Transformation by God’s Power is Possible. Pastor Tyler shares Three Upper Rooms found in scripture, one of fear, one of faith, and one filled with God's Power.

Who most provokes you to anger?

What do you do when someone angers you? How do you respond to being provoked?

With our Anger, we are faced with choices between Life and Death. Retaliation or Redemption, Frustration or Forgiveness. Groupthink or Growth.

David's Choices in 1 Sam 24 Point Us to Christ's Forgiveness 

Grace is what David modeled. What Jesus would gave perfectly to us. His enemies. Jesus loves his enemies 

What are you hyper-focused on?

What is the soundtrack of your life? 

Problem isn’t that God isn’t speaking, but that we don’t have the capacity to notice.

Passivity is Easier….For Me, For You, For Now...

But when God is calling us to take full responsibility for our life and faith and the communities, he has called us to lead and serve