Created for Living

How do we make decisions? Do we make spreadsheets, weighing the pro’s and con’s, and mapping out every possible outcome? Others of us may just fly by the seat of our pants, and do what feels best in the moment. In today’s message, Pastor David challenges us to take an honest look at where God fits in our decision making process. He needs to be at the absolute center of it. Every decision we make should involve seeking God’s will and then trusting Him as we follow His lead.

How do we make decisions? Do we make spreadsheets, weighing the pro’s and con’s, and mapping out every possible outcome? Others of us may just fly by the seat of our pants, and do what feels best in the moment. In today’s message, Pastor David challenges us to take an honest look at where God fits in our decision making process. He needs to be at the absolute center of it. Every decision we make should involve seeking God’s will and then trusting Him as we follow His lead.

Too many believers are trying to wander through this life with a “just me and Jesus” mindset. Yes, Jesus is our primary need, and we must have intimacy with Him, but we also need intimacy with one another. Our relationships with our fellow Christians provide discipleship, accountability, and joy. In today’s message, Pastor David stresses the importance of culturing honest, intimate fellowship with other Christians. We need to make time, and be purposeful about the time we spend together.

Too many believers are trying to wander through this life with a “just me and Jesus” mindset. Yes, Jesus is our primary need, and we must have intimacy with Him, but we also need intimacy with one another. Our relationships with our fellow Christians provide discipleship, accountability, and joy. In today’s message, Pastor David stresses the importance of culturing honest, intimate fellowship with other Christians. We need to make time, and be purposeful about the time we spend together.

Our fellow Christians are more than just friendly, smiling face that we see on Sunday morning. We are all humans with struggles and needs. We need Christ and we need each other. It may be as simple as helping each other move, or with some yard work, or maybe just having an honest conversation over coffee, but as Pastor David encourages us in today’s message, if we are willing to pour ourselves into those relationships, we will find that Christ pours more of His joy and love into our lives.

Our fellow Christians are more than just friendly, smiling face that we see on Sunday morning. We are all humans with struggles and needs. We need Christ and we need each other. It may be as simple as helping each other move, or with some yard work, or maybe just having an honest conversation over coffee, but as Pastor David encourages us in today’s message, if we are willing to pour ourselves into those relationships, we will find that Christ pours more of His joy and love into our lives.

It’s scary to open up and be vulnerable with people. We often feel like our struggles are unique and if they are exposed, we will be seen as weak. Largely because of this fear, the Church has moved away from having true intimate fellowship, and instead has settled for surface level relationships that consist of little more than shaking a few hands on Sunday morning. As Pastor David challenges us in today’s message, it’s time to get real with each other and engage in meaningful fellowship.

It’s scary to open up and be vulnerable with people. We often feel like our struggles are unique and if they are exposed, we will be seen as weak. Largely because of this fear, the Church has moved away from having true intimate fellowship, and instead has settled for surface level relationships that consist of little more than shaking a few hands on Sunday morning. As Pastor David challenges us in today’s message, it’s time to get real with each other and engage in meaningful fellowship.

Fellowship is a wonderful, vital part of the life of every believer. It is something we should be purposeful about. As we interact and connect with our fellow Christians, there is, however, a danger of being exposed to false teachings and doctrines. As Pastor David encourages us in today’s message, we need to be careful. We need to be prepared with prayer and devoted study of Scripture, so when those false teachings present themselves we can recognize them for what they are.

Fellowship is a wonderful, vital part of the life of every believer. It is something we should be purposeful about. As we interact and connect with our fellow Christians, there is, however, a danger of being exposed to false teachings and doctrines. As Pastor David encourages us in today’s message, we need to be careful. We need to be prepared with prayer and devoted study of Scripture, so when those false teachings present themselves we can recognize them for what they are.