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Does your anger impact your relationships? YES

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"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace." - Colossians 3:15

Transforming Grace: Part 5 of 5

1 Peter 1:3-12

As followers of Jesus, we can feel homesick. 1 Peter 1:3-12 shows us how we can live with hope in a world that is not our home. 

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Transforming Grace: Part 4 of 5

Philippians 3:1-14

What we treasure motivates us... what is it that you value? 

In your relationship with God, are you trying to earn your salvation? Is it transactional?

Or is Jesus your supreme treasure?

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What's one thing in your life that you think, "If God would just take this away, I'd be okay"?

Paul talks about his "thorn in the flesh" in 2 Corinthians 12 and how the enemy has meant to torment him, but God uses "the thorn" for good in his life. 

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Transforming Grace: Part 2 of 51 John 1:5-2:2What happens after you're saved and you sin? As a follower of Jesus, what should you do when you realize you've sinned?For discussion questions and graphics, go to the sermon notes section here.

Transforming Grace: Part 1 of 5

The word "Saved" can bring all sorts of things to mind.

"Saved from what?" is the question Paul answers in Ephesians 2:1-9.

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Elijah: Part 52 Kings 2:1-14As Elijah concludes his ministry and life on earth, here are 3 lessons we can learn from him on how to finish strong:1. Stay in the game. Don't allow your low moments to define you.2. Invest in others. Elijah mentored Elish for approximately 10-18 years.3. Rely on God's strength. We've been encouraged and learned from the example of Elijah, but ultimately our strength and encouragement is to be found in the God of Elijah. For sermon graphics, a written summary, and discussion questions, go to the sermon notes section here.

Elijah: Part 4

Elijah was a human, just like us. He knew the mountaintop experiences and the dark valleys of life. 

Here’s 3 takeaways from this message:

1. When discouraged, remember God cares about your whole person.
2. When discouraged, know that God patiently and compassionately listens.
3. When discouraged, know that God is still working.

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Elijah: Part 31 Kings 18:17-46Elijah challenges King Ahab and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel to confront Israel's divided devotion and prove who is the one true God.Old Testament idol worship might sound archaic, but when you define an idol as anything we trust, pursue, or live for more than God- you can see the struggle has remained. When we live with our hearts divided between God and our idols, we miss the true peace that God offers us through Jesus. Find a written summary, discussion questions, and graphics under the "sermon notes" section here.