Canyon Ridge Christian Church Podcast

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Have you ever found yourself regretting a hasty decision and wondering, "What was I thinking?" We all have moments where impulsive thoughts lead us away from what's best. However, God encourages us to pause and let Him reshape our thinking. As taught in Romans 12:2, by renewing your mind through God, you can understand His will—good, pleasing, and perfect. Embracing this transformation, you can mirror Jesus more clearly and enjoy the peace and fulfillment that come from aligning with His will.

Make your Rule of Life and let God form your pace and priorities this summer. Visit this link for the Rule of Life guide: https://www.canyonridge.org/single-studies/what-is-a-rule-of-life

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49285083
RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.org

Make your Rule of Life and let God form your pace and priorities this summer. Visit this link for the Rule of Life guide: https://www.canyonridge.org/single-studies/what-is-a-rule-of-life

Do you feel overwhelmed by the relentless pace of life? You’re not alone. In a world that never stops moving, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush. But God invites you to "be still and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10). By embracing stillness and slowing down, you can reconnect with what truly matters and experience a profound transformation in your life. Take a step today to live unhurried on purpose and find peace amidst the chaos.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Being Still and Knowing God
00:03:57 - Driving in Paris
00:08:05 - The Majesty of God
00:12:24 - Abiding in Christ: Remaining with Him
00:16:57 - Choosing to Learn from Jesus
00:21:24 - The Importance of Choosing to Abide
00:26:00 - Staying Present with God amidst Anxiety
00:30:24 - Extravagant Worship at Jesus' Feet
00:34:35 - Filling Out the Chart

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49285083
RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.org

Make your Rule of Life and let God form your pace and priorities this summer. Visit this link for the Rule of Life guide: https://www.canyonridge.org/single-studies/what-is-a-rule-of-life

Do you ever feel so hurried that you can’t get a moment of rest? This world moves fast, but followers of Jesus are called to make disciples, “baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:18-20). That can’t happen in a hurry. God wants his people to slow down so that he can form their pace and priorities. How would it look for you to slow down and live in rhythm with God? 

00:00 - Intro
03:49 - Halt and Refresh: Unloading This Life
09:27 - Exodus 16: A Lesson on Human Character
15:01 - The story of food on the Sabbath
15:26 - Exodus 16:35: God's Provision for His People
18:06 - Who Is Setting Our Pace?
24:08 - How to Prioritize Your Life
27:25 - Getting Unhurried on Purpose
34:15 - Outro

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49282038
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Whom do you experience the most disagreement with? When we disagree, it's easy to allow disunity in our relationships. Pursuing unity is hard. Romans 12:18 teaches us, "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." When followers of Jesus are in a disagreement, they should lead with love for the other person, upholding the relationship, and then clarify their beliefs peaceably. In times like an election year, when things can feel especially dicey, it's important to obey this commandment for peace in disagreements. Where can you practice expressing your beliefs in loving ways this week? 

When did you last show love and compassion to others in anger? In his prayer in John 17, Jesus reveals that unity and togetherness in love will show the world who He is and His love! Throughout the Bible, you can see that God is slow to anger, even when He has all the right to be. As reflections of his work and goodness, you should follow His example and show up with love! How will you do the hard work to be slow to anger and show more compassion to those around you? 

Message Notes:
https://www.bible.com/events/49278591

When was the last time you felt united when you judged someone? Judgment is vital to evaluation culture and only leads to division and separation. Jesus' words in Matthew 7:1 are reason enough not to Judge as he lays out the golden rule: "Do not judge others, and you will not be judged". In the pursuit of unity, you can pursue wisdom, humble yourself, and do good to others to live a life of peace pointing towards Jesus! How will you take steps towards humanity and generosity to find peace?

When do you find yourself feeling offended? The world says you have the right to take offense and get even. However, the Bible teaches not to dwell on offenses, and to act in love instead. Proverbs 17:9 says, “Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.” Followers of Jesus should extend love in place of disunity. What offenses can you drop today? 

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Not only do you live in a world that invites you to see things one way, but even more, to distance yourself from people who see things any other way.  It can be difficult to stick together as you encounter people with all kinds of thoughts, emotions, and opinions. However, sticking together is exactly what Jesus prayed for in his last days on earth in John 17. It's easy to be divided; unity takes effort. People of God have a unique opportunity to listen to God and stay together as the world around gets angry, places blame, takes offense, and casts judgment. A people committed to God who makes peace, lives steadily, listens slowly is so refreshing. Theologian N.T. Wright says, "The result of this will that the world will see, and know, that this kind of human community, united across all traditional barriers of race, custom, gender or class, can only come from the action of creator God." Unity, not uniformity, reflects God's very own undivided nature, is a sign of maturity, and is a daily practice. Ephesians 4:3 says, "Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit." What will your first step be to make every effort?

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49261449
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Questioning where you belong will lead to inner confusion and lostness. Jesus teaches in John 17:6-19 that you belong first with God, who keeps you safe, makes you holy, and gives you purpose. Though you live in this world, you have been set apart to do things God's way. Do you trust that you belong with God first and foremost? To practice trusting this, pray with your people: "Father — keep us, make us, and send us."