Teaching from his new book, "Sound Mind: Quieting Anxiety; Conducting a Symphony of Right-Thinking", Cheyne talks about the prevalence, causes, and consequences of anxiety in our world today. His discussion leads us to the know what it looks like and how we can take steps toward the PEACE offered to us by JESUS.

COPIES OF THE BOOK AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR GET CONNECTED DESK AT SERVICE TIMES.

Paul warns the Colossians not to get caught up in the worldly culture of the day. It is a very relevant warning for us in the world today. Don't get consumed by the culture of the day. The Bible addresses Values, Morality, Gender, Identity, Family and Marriage and makes it relevant to our lives today.

REFERENCED VERSES:

Acts 19:10; Acts 19:26; Romans 1:22-23

Homework: Read Revelations chapters 21-22

Nate describes the shared Identity, Activity, and Source that the Elect of God (us) need to exhibit in our daily lives. Our Identity is as the Elect of God, our Activity is to treat, respond and forgive others, and our Source is to let the name of Christ Drive all we say and do.

In this final message of our series, Pastor Peter talks about Contentment:

1. Contentment: “a state of peaceful, happiness, joy, and satisfaction that is unaffected by (or independent of) external circumstances.” 

2. Contentment is learned, and eventually earned.

3. Contentment is possible, by confidence in God’s power

Pete reviews the Pentatuch as a lead up to the end of the book of Deuteronomy.

The most quoted and well-known verses of the Bible is "love one another". John outlines in this letter to the church throughout the Roman empire what that really means. It is a teaching that is relevant for all times and all situations! But our culture has redefined it from the original meaning. We need to understand what John really meant in order for us to truly follow its command.

POINT 1: PRACTICE RIGHTEOUSNESS

A. Imputed Righteousness 

B. Imparted Righteousness 

POINT 2: LAY DOWN OUR LIVES

1. Resources

2. Actions

POINT 3: LOVE FROM GOD’S APPROVAL

Like blind Bartimeaus, we all have things we want God to do for us. What would be of maximum value to you if Jesus walked by you and you could ask Him for it? What would full participation in your life look like? Andrew presents an animated and challenging look at the gospel message of Mark.

Chased as a youth, hated as a husband, despised as a father, David led a difficult life. Through it all he kept faith in God as the ultimate authority. Psalm 61 reflects what David felt in his most utter times of grief and despair, and God led him through it because he trusted in God!

Jesus questions Peter on the beach the morning they gather for breakfast after the resurrection. He asks three times if he loves Him, and he answers yes. But it's the number of questions that is significant, looking back at John 18 and Peter's denial three times the night before Jesus was crucified.

Paul writes in this passage that we should seek, not to be elevated above our present station, but to be humbled into service for Him and His Kingdom. In doing so, we need to start with our brothers and sisters in the church body and make Jesus' life a template for our lives.