Chris explores one of the topics that Jesus talked about more than heaven and hell...wealth.

Being 'Rich' is a moving target and there are a couple of side-effects: 1) Denial

2) Discontentment: Upgrades anyone?

Explore this "lifestyle creep" and consider this: I will not trust in riches, but in Him who richly provides.

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Robert talks about our nation being the richest globally and yet, the Northeast Region is the least generous, giving an average of 4%.

Robert calls us to reclaim our Christian Heritage of Generosity.

Luke 6:32-36

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Conflict is Inevitable, especially with those closest to us. Robert goes through powerful scriptures in Proverbs that help us to FIGHT in a manner that helps all to grow.

F = Figure Out the Issue(s)

I = Investigate the Issues(s)

G = Get Perspective

H = Hash it out

T = Togetherness

You may want to watch the video recording and witness Robert do the worst "happy dance" in the history of Beacon Church.

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Robert talks about how anger isn’t always bad...it’s just an emotion that we experience when something doesn’t happen the way we expected it to. It can make a person motivated to take charge. However, we need to appraise our anger and respond with patience.

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Sex is one of the most polarizing and controversial subjects today. One the one hand our society obsesses about sex to the point where it’s always before us in various media. On the other hand it’s a topic that rarely talked about seriously.

Robert addresses this head-on as he talks about how it impacts our relationships and spirituality.

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Trevor speaks about how pride is a preoccupation with oneself. Pride will reduce relationships to transactions and can render us immutable...among other things.

He asks the question: How does pride show up in our lives?

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Robert speaks about how words are powerful and can be used to tear down or build up. It is important to control the tongue and keep it from unleashing damage.

Proverbs 10:21, 12:18, 15:4, 15;23,16:24, 20:5

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Humanity was not meant to be alone...isolation is devastating! Robert calls us to consider that the unfulfilled longings in our lives can only be satisfied with a close relationship with God. When we decide to put God first, we open our relationships up to His profound wisdom.

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In Ephesians 1 & 2 God calls us to:

1) Love God 2) Love People 3) Grow in Christ 4) Serve the World

Robert speaks on how Beacon will put this into an action plan by:

1) Loving God through Worship Gathering 2) Loving People through Group Life 3) Growing in Christ through Intentional Discipleship 4) Serving the World through Kingdom Ministry

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In this episode, Chris encourages us to approach sermons with the following:

1. Prepare Your Heart

2. Arrive With Anticipation

3. Engage in the teaching

4. Stay Connected

5. Find Jesus in Every Sermon

Here's A Challenge: How can you (family/individual) use the time in worship more effectively?

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