Title: Rekindled

Scripture: 2 Tim 1: 5-12, Rev 2:1-5

Description: The beginning of a new relationship is ablaze with joy, passion, and gratitude. Over time, without effort, that flame can fade. The same is true for our relationship with God. That, though, is a relationship we can never allow to become anything less than ablaze.

Title: True Treasure

Scripture: 1 Tim 6: 17-19, Mat 6: 19-24

Description: Who or what do we trust for our daily life and hope? Timothy reminds us that the blessings God has given us are not the real gift. His presence is.

Title: A Price Paid

Scripture: Heb 9

Description: Sin has a cost, and so does it's redemption. Jesus, though, has paid it for us. When he returns, Jesus will bring the inheritance he bought for us with his blood.

Title: Sabbath Rest

Scripture: Heb 4:6-11, Mat 11:28-30

Description: Even before the Lord made a covenant with his people, he called for all to include sabbath in their life rhythm. We have largely left that behind in our lives. What is “sabbath”, and what has leaving it behind cost us?

Title: Dead Battery Syndrome

Scripture:

Description: My path from a John 3:16 Christian to an Acts4:20 Disciple

Title: Needs More Salt

Scripture: Colossians 4:6

Description: Is there a difference between being committed to something, and being devoted to it? In our relationship with the Lord, there is. He asks for our devotion, because he has already shown his devotion to us - his children.

Title: Shake It Off

Scripture: Acts 28: 1-6

Description: All of us have made mistakes. In Jesus, though, all (yes ALL) those sins are forgiven by the Lord. The world doesn’t always understand or accept that, but the only opinion that really matters is God’s.

Title: Grace (for) GrantedDescription: The crew of the ship didn't listen to Paul. For a while, they thought ignoring him was the right choice. Eventually, it would cost them dearly. The same thing can happen in our relationship with the Lord.Scripture: Acts 27

Title: True Worship
Text: Romans 12: 1-2

What is worship? Pose that question to a modern, American christian and you are likely to get a number of answers. God's definition might be different than all of them, and understanding it changes everything.