For this message, Pastor Cana brings up Titus 2:1-8, which builds a crossroads that acknowledges the gifts that young and old church family have to offer on another, while keeping in mind their responsibilities. It’s to our own benefit and growth to love, value, and learn from members of other age groups.

The next “Spiritual Discipline” Pastor Cana introduces us to is that of celebration. We reflect on Luke 7:31-35 and John 2 from the life and teachings of Jesus and see that knowing the invitation, location, and occasion for celebrating helps us understand the agenda and move ourselves to repeat the celebratory practice in our own lives.

Pastor Cana introduces us to one of the Psalms of Wisdom, Psalm 1, which teaches that living a life of goodness is connected to the company one keeps. It is for this reason that we are tasked to reflect on how the people we surround ourselves with affect our thinking and behavior and seek positive influences.

For this Labor Day message, Steve Tramel reminds us that work is natural, healthy, and God-ordained. Christians have 4 purposes for work: gain respect from outsiders, to not burden others, help the needy, and support ministries. We must also remember that work is a participation in what God has done for us in Christ.

(References: Gen. 3:17-19, 1 Thess. 4:11-12, Eph 4:28, 2 Thess. 3:7-9, Acts 20:33-35, & Eph. 2:8-10)

From the “Spiritual Discipline” series, Pastor Cana takes us through Philippians 2:5-11 to expand on the discipline of submission. Scriptures direct us to follow the perfect example of Jesus to freely yield to God’s will.

Pastor Cana concludes the “Prophets” sermon series with the ultimate prophet: Jesus! John 7:14-18 & 26-29 illustrates how, as God, our Savior serves as the most direct messenger of God’s Word. To honor our role as modern prophets, we must commit our lives to the glory of God.

The prophet Joel warns the Israelites of coming destruction, but in Joel 2:12-24 also presents the choices that God gives them. In this message, Pastor Cana explains that in end-of-the-world situations, God invites the community to return for mercy. Our world is in for troubled times. Recommit to a God who offers unending mercy.

Pastor Cana directs us to Judges 4:1-10 to learn about the judge prophet Deborah. The Israelites begged God to deliver them from the Canaanites and God sent Deborah to lead them. God’s good plans are undeterred by human actions and circumstances. Release your anxiety to God and be surprised by God’s unstoppable good plan.

Pastor Cana introduces the prophet Habakkuk, who anguished to God about the wickedness in society and God’s response was to send the fearsome Chaldeans to destroy the wicked. The Chaldeans were not exempt from God’s justice, though, destroyed by their violent ways. As the prophet concludes in Habakkuk 3:17-19, God dispenses justice in His timing, and we need only to wait and trust.

For this message, Pastor Cana introduces the next Spiritual Discipline with the words from John 12:20-26. There, as Pastor Cana explains, Jesus teaches that in order to be fruitful, we must first let go of the world and our lives, and God will honor those who serve Him as He calls us.