Every one of us is being formed—whether we realize it or not.

In this message from our Lost Arts of Lament & Praise series, we explore the powerful and often unnoticed ways our lives are being shaped. Spiritual formation is not optional; our habits, relationships, thoughts, stories, and environment are constantly forming us into someone.

The real question isn’t if we are being formed, but who or what is forming us.

Using Scripture, practical examples, and a Formation Audit tool, this teaching invites us to become aware of the unintentional forces shaping our lives—and to begin moving toward intentional formation in the way of Jesus.

📖 Key Scriptures:

Romans 12:2

Matthew 7:13–14

Psalm 5:3

Luke 5:16

Proverbs 13:20

2 Corinthians 10:5

Take time this week to reflect, slow down, and honestly ask God:

“What is forming me?”

Next week, we’ll begin exploring intentional spiritual formation and how God transforms us from the inside out.

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At the start of a new year, many of us think about goals, changes, and fresh starts. But before asking what we want to do next, this message invites us to ask a deeper question: Who are you following?

In this message from our Apprenticeship series, we explore the biblical invitation Jesus gave again and again: “Follow me.” Not as a metaphor, but as a call to apprenticeship—a way of life shaped by being with Jesus, becoming like Him, and doing what He did.

Everyone is following someone or something. The real question isn’t whether we are disciples, but who or what is discipling us. Our schedules, priorities, spending, reactions, and relationships all reveal who is truly leading our lives.

Drawing from the Gospels, we see that following Jesus was never about admiration or agreement alone. It was about imitation, practice, and transformation. Jesus didn’t invite people to observe Him from a distance—He invited them to reorder their lives around Him.

This message challenges us to:

Examine who is shaping our daily rhythms

Recognize how culture disciples us without us noticing

Rediscover following Jesus as a whole-life practice

Say yes to Jesus not only as Savior, but as Teacher and Lord

Following Jesus isn’t about perfection—it’s about direction.

It’s not about having everything figured out—it’s about choosing who leads.

The invitation is still open.

The question remains the same: Who are you following?

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What does it really mean to follow Jesus?

In this message, we explore the idea that following Jesus is not just about attending church or believing the right things—it’s about choosing who and what shapes our lives. Every day, we follow influences: people, media, voices, and values that slowly form who we are becoming.

Through Scripture and personal stories, we are reminded that followers become like the ones they follow. Jesus calls us not only to believe in Him, but to walk with Him, learn from Him, and allow His character to shape our choices.

Drawing from passages like Philippians 4:6–8, Mark 1:16–20, and John 14:6, this message challenges us to evaluate our influences, remove what pulls us away from Christ, and intentionally follow the One who leads us to life, peace, and transformation.

Jesus still calls today:

“Come, follow Me.”

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What does your personal song of praise sound like? In this powerful message, Your Song of Praise, we explore Psalm 136 and the call-and-response pattern that reminds us again and again: “His love endures forever.”

Through Scripture and personal testimony, we are invited to remember, celebrate, and proclaim the faithfulness of God in our own lives. From creation, to deliverance, to personal restoration, we are reminded that praise is not just something we sing—it is something we live.

This message challenges every believer to write their own “song of praise” by remembering what God has done, commemorating His faithfulness, and boldly sharing their testimony with others.

If God has ever healed you, rescued you, provided for you, or carried you through hardship—this message will encourage you to lift your voice and declare that His love truly endures forever.

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In Psalm 145, David shows us that praise is not silent, passive, or private. It is expressed, it is heard, and it is seen.

And the truth is this:

“Your praise is forming someone else’s faith.”

Your kids, your family, your friends, the younger believers in your life — they are watching how you worship, how you pray, how you show your devotion to God.

Whether you are loud and expressive or quiet and reflective, praise invites us to stretch one step beyond what’s comfortable, because faith is meant to be passed on.

• Praise is something you do, not just something you feel

• One generation commends God’s works to the next (Psalm 145:4)

• Your worship is shaping the spiritual formation of others

• Praise may feel awkward—but it’s powerful

• Every person, parent or not, influences the next generation of believers

• Stretching in praise is an act of discipleship

• God uses your visible faith to plant seeds in others

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Psalm 103 calls us to remember something we often forget: the incredible benefits that belong to every follower of the Most High God. In a world that rushes past sorrow and also rushes past celebration, this psalm invites us to slow down, remember, and worship.

Today we explore how David intentionally speaks to his own soul and reminds himself of the goodness of God. These “benefits” are not abstract theological ideas; they are life-altering truths meant to renew our joy.

According to Psalm 103, God:

• Forgives all our sins

• Heals all our diseases

• Redeems our life from the pit

• Crowns us with love and compassion

• Satisfies our desires with good things

• Renews our strength like the eagle

These benefits are reasons to worship, reasons to celebrate, and reasons to reclaim the lost art of praise.

In this message we explore:

• Why praise must be intentional

• Why our souls need to remember

• How praise shifts our perspective

• Why joy is essential for spiritual health

• How God rebuilds and restores us from the inside out

We also hear a powerful testimony of transformation and God’s faithfulness through the story of a CLife member whose life has been renewed by the goodness of God.

If you have found yourself forgetting God’s goodness, overwhelmed by routine, or longing for joy — this message is for you.

Key Passage: Psalm 103:1–5

Series Focus: Recovering the biblical rhythms of lament and praise

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We live in a world full of noise, opinions, and hurry—but not much celebration. In this message, Pastor Rod reminds us that praise isn’t a personality trait, it’s a spiritual discipline. Psalm 100 invites us to make praise the soundtrack of our lives—a daily rhythm that re-centers our hearts in gratitude, joy, and worship.

Even when life feels chaotic, God’s goodness remains constant. So what if we learned to celebrate again? What if we paused to praise before we complained, to give thanks before we grumbled?

Main Idea:

Celebration isn’t a feeling—it’s a focus.

Praise is the soundtrack that tunes our hearts back to God’s goodness.

Key Movements in Psalm 100:

Shout for joy – Praise is expressive.

Worship with gladness – Praise is joyful service.

Know that the Lord is God – Praise is rooted in identity.

Enter His gates with thanksgiving – Praise starts with gratitude.

The Lord is good – Praise is grounded in His character.

Key Verse:

“For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.” — Psalm 100:5

Takeaway:

When the world scrolls in stress, may we shout for joy.

When life feels chaotic, may our souls still sing: The Lord is good.

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What do you do when you find yourself in the cave — dark, cold, isolated, and overwhelmed?

In Psalm 142, David cries out from the cave of Adullam, both physically and emotionally trapped. His words remind us that lament is not weakness—it’s faith speaking honestly in the dark.

This message explores how faith meets depression, how lament can coexist with hope, and how we can keep going even when God feels silent.

Main Idea:

Your emotions are valid, but they are not permanent.

So don’t make permanent decisions based on temporary emotions.

In this message you’ll discover:

What it means to lament with honesty before God

Why even faithful people like David wrestle with depression

How to move forward when life feels heavy and hope seems distant

Practical steps to keep going: prayer, community, counseling, and courage

Key Scriptures:

Psalm 142 | 1 Samuel 22:1–3 | Philippians 1:6

Takeaway:

David’s cave wasn’t the end of his story—and your cave isn’t the end of yours.

God still meets us in the darkness with mercy, strength, and hope.

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What do you do when God feels slow, late, or silent? Psalm 13 gives language for those seasons: “How long, Lord?” This message explores how lament is the sound faith makes when God is silent—how we keep talking to God until He’s ready to answer.

In this message you’ll learn:

The difference between grumbling, cynicism, despair—and biblical lament

How lament moves us toward God instead of away from Him

Why waiting isn’t wasted: while we wait, God is working

How to cling to God’s unfailing love (Psalm 13:5–6) even without instant answers

Key Scriptures:

Psalm 13; John 11:1–44 (Lazarus); John 6:26–69

Big Idea:

Lament is not unbelief. It is faith refusing to let silence have the last word.

Reflection Questions:

Where are you tempted to turn your pain into resentment, despair, or numbness?

What would it look like to bring honest, specific lament to God this week?

What past faithfulness of God can you “call to mind” as you wait?

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This message explores what to do when suffering feels unfair and life doesn’t make sense. Psalm 44 walks us through the tension of remembering God’s past faithfulness while wrestling with present pain. Even when things don’t change, we are invited to turn toward God—because His unfailing love is always the way forward.

Key Scriptures:

– Psalm 44

– Isaiah 53:5

– Revelation 21:4

– Job 1:20

– Job 2:9

Questions to reflect on:

– What do I believe about God when life hurts?

– Am I turning toward Him or away from Him with my pain?

– How can I rest in His love even when I don’t have answers?