Laurel Canyon church of Christ Podcast

Laurel Canyon church of Christ Podcast

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  • Tossed To & Fro

    Series: N/A

    Service: Sunday AM

    Type: Sermon

    Speaker: Jamie Helmick

    Source text: Ephesians 4:11-16 

    ...so that we may no longer be children tossed to and fro.... 

    Our theme for 2022 is "Confident Christians". This excerpt from Ephesians 4 is a reference of those that would very much be the opposite of confident. 

    The devil loves to scare and bewilder people. If he can keep folks confused then he has a better chance of getting people to make bad choices 

    What are some problems that can arise from the state of learned helplessness?  __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Do you see the characters mentioned in Hebrews 11 suffering from this? YES / NO 

    What did they have?  ____________________What did it enable them to do?  __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Consider Ephesians 4:14, does being tossed back and forth happen by accident? YES / NO 

    Can you list any examples of what Paul is referring to as “every wind of doctrine"?  __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Some people "just know" or "just feel" something is right or wrong concerning various parts of the Gospel. Often this is motivated by our emotional experience. Are our emotions a reliable source for truth? YES / NO 

    Why are our emotions not a reliable source for guidance in areas of truth and righteousness? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    This should cause me to think very carefully when choosing who I want to hang around with and let influence me. 

    Our lives are jammed full of ungodly messages. List a few:  _____________________________ ,  ________________________________ ,  ____________________________________ , __________________________________

    According to Proverbs 14:12 if we rely on how we think it should go where does that lead us?  ___________________________

    Highlight Ephesians 4:15-16, study, pray, and meditate on what it means to, grow up in every way, into Christ, and let this serve as the focal point to avoid all the dangers discussed today!! 

    Final thought  :

    In many ways Jesus asks us to be like children. There are a variety of reasons He makes this plea. However, when it comes to being mature enough to weather the storms of life and "rightly divide" the scriptures we indeed need to act like grown, clear thinking, godly-confident adults. 

     
    43 min
  • Rejoicing With God

    Series: N/A

    Service: Sunday AM

    Type: Sermon

    Speaker: Jamie Helmick

    Source text: Luke 15 

    As we read Luke chapter 15 we see Jesus take opportunity to teach the Pharisees & scribes about the value of the lost since they were busy turning their noses up at them. 

    This is a good time to search our own hearts and see if we are struggling with the same thing. (Even if it might be in a little different situation or context) 

    How should we relate to sinners? Ephesians 5:11-17 & Romans 13:12-14 give us good insight. 

    Luke 15 gives us 3 parables to understand how God feels about those that are lost. 

    • The lost  ________________________
    • The lost ________________________
    • The lost ________________________

    What does the shepherd do to find his sheep?  _______________________________________________________

    What does the woman in the house do to find her coin? _____________________________________________

    What did the father do to find his son? (trick question) ______________________________________________

    What did all 3 do when the lost thing was found? ____________________________________________________

    The parable of the lost son reinforces an age old truth we are taught clear back in Genesis 2:17! Remember when Adam & Eve were told if they ate of the fruit they would die? What was the state of the son while separated from his father? In verses 24 & 32 of Luke 15 it is said that the son was ALIVE or DEAD (circle one) 

    We should reflect on the fact that God reveals His nature here in a way that helps us realize how much joy He has when the lost turn to Him. 

    Let these truths motivate us to draw near to God, no matter where might find ourselves in this life. He has the answers, He has the strength, in Him, we find the peace that we all desperately need so much. 

    Final thought: 

    From the beginning to the end of Jesus' ministry we see Him share God's desire for His people. From His prayers, His examples, and His teaching & preaching we can see how much God loves us and wants us to be in a right relationship with Him! How could someone say no to that!? 

    35 min

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