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Why do churches fight over their favourite pastors and teachers? Dr. John Neufeld shares a powerful story about friendship and honesty to address how the Corinthians created unhealthy divisions around their leaders. Using 1 Corinthians 3:5-9, he shows that spiritual immaturity often appears in how we treat church leadership. Mature believers understand that pastors are simply God's servants doing what He assigned them, that God alone brings real growth, and that we benefit from their faithful work together.

The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Join Dr. John Neufeld for this 20-message series as he focuses on the book of 1 Corinthians. Covering chapters 1-4, The Power of Christ in a Pagan World looks at the many issues that confronted the church in Corinth; Problems that seemed to find their place within the church at every turn! This series helps us unpack the different conflicts and struggles of this early church in a relevant and practical way. Even though the church in Corinth existed a long time ago, they went through trials that might sound familiar to us in the 21st Century!

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How do you live a life that truly flourishes—not just financially, but in every area God cares about?

Today, we’re talking about how to live with purpose, peace, and wisdom by following God’s design for life. Ron Blue joins us to unpack biblical principles that lead to flourishing, not through formulas, but through faithfulness.

Ron Blue is the co-founder of Kingdom Advisors and the author of numerous books on biblical finance, most notably "Master Your Money: A Step-by-Step Plan for Experiencing Financial Contentment."

As followers of Christ, we’re not simply aiming for a better life—we’re called to a different one. A life that flourishes isn’t measured by worldly success, but by alignment with God’s design. When we understand that, everything changes.

The life God created for each of us is unique. When we live according to His wisdom, we flourish—not because we have more, but because we are living as He intended. Flourishing means experiencing contentment that doesn’t depend on circumstances. We don’t need money to be content. We don’t need approval to feel secure. Why? Because we are fully loved by the God who promises never to leave us or forsake us.

If we want to flourish, we must begin with stewardship. Everything we have—our time, talents, relationships, money—comes from God. He owns it all. We’re not owners; we’re managers. When we recognize that, we stop living for ourselves and start using every resource for His glory. That includes how we spend, give, save, and even how we relate to others.

A flourishing life is a generous life. When God’s Word shapes us, we become generous with our time, with our finances, and with every resource entrusted to us. Generosity is not something we manufacture—it’s a byproduct of spiritual transformation. And it runs counter to the culture around us, which tells us to hold tightly to what we have. Instead, we hold everything with open hands.

The Bible speaks often about deceit and greed—two things that will always rob us of flourishing. When we live according to God’s wisdom, we pursue integrity and honesty in every area of life. Proverbs offers constant guidance on living truthfully, avoiding dishonest gain, and practicing righteousness in our dealings. Flourishing is tied closely to living a life of character.

We’re not here by accident. God placed us in this time and place for a reason. Our lives are temporary, but they’re filled with eternal purpose. We’re living today with heaven in view. Flourishing means recognizing that this life is preparation for eternity with our Lord. It means embracing the mission He’s given us and making every decision with the long view in mind.

When we step back and look at the big picture, we realize what a privilege it is to manage what God has entrusted to us. Stewardship isn’t a burden—it’s an invitation. An invitation to participate in His Kingdom work. An invitation to trust Him. An invitation to live a life that truly flourishes.

Let’s remember: God owns it all. We are stewards. And we get to use His resources for His glory. That is the foundation of a flourishing life.

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C.S. Lewis once said, “Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more of it than the next man.” In this program, guest teacher Jennie Allen continues her series by describing the subtle dangers of self-importance and how we can shift our focus onto making a genuine difference with our lives.

Introduction: Philippians 2:5-11

Self-importance – to make ourselves seen, known, loved, or important. Ultimately wanting to be or disappointed that we are not important.

The antidote for pride:

• Humility

-It comes from a dependence on Jesus and a belief that this life is all about Him

-It allows us to produce the fruit of Christ because we have the mind of Christ

-Others see God in us and they see God because of our obedience

• Stillness with God and time in God’s Word
• Love and serve others

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About Jennie Allen: Jennie Allen is the founder and visionary behind IF: Gathering and she is the author of several books and study guides, including Restless, Anything, and Nothing to Prove. She is a passionate leader following God’s call on her life to catalyze a generation of women to live what they believe. Jennie has a master’s in Biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Zac and their four children.

Putting on the full amor of God so we can stand against the enemy’s tricks and temptations … that’s today’s topic here on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe. As we move forward in our series, When You Believe, Everything Changes, we’re going to be looking at how we can win the spiritual battles we all face by putting on pieces of spiritual armor. Join us fo this practical and powerful teaching from Ephesians 6.

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