July 28, 2024 | Dream Disciple: Spiritually Dependent | John 15:1-11

The name dream disciple may seem impossible, that this goal is unattainable, but the fact of the matter is that these postures of a dream disciple are no only attainable, but expected of every person that calls themselves a Christ-follower. 

The Knees Down disciple is devoted to a life of prayer, but it is more than that. It is a posture of complete submission to. There are four markers of a knees down disciple. 

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July 28, 2024 | Dream Disciple: Spiritually Dependent| John 15:4-11

The third posture of a dream disciple is that they are knees down, spiritually dependent on the Holy Spirit through prayer. When it comes to spiritual maturity it is the opposite of our view of maturity. The more we are dependent on God and recognize that we can do nothing in our own strength the more mature we are spiritually. God wants us to no longer live a life in our own strength, but a life reliant on Him, His strength and power. 

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July 21, 2024 | Dream Disciple: Bible Open | Proverbs 

Humans are the greatest of earthly creature. Nothing else on earth has accomplished more than us. Built what we’ve built. We have the greatest of all minds and yet we still fall short in our ability to process spiritual things.

Faith doesn’t say let go of all reason. Faith is asking you to follow something that cannot be seen, so intellect and reason won’t help where faith is concerned. Faith tells us when our intellect and reason are useful. Faith says trust God at His word. 

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July 14, 2024 | Dream Disciple: Eyes Up | Matthew 6:30-33

July 14, 2024 | Dream Disciple: Eyes Up | Matthew 6:30-33

In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus teaches about the Kingdom Life and what it means to be His disciple. Matthew 6:33 says, "Look up and remember who you are and Who your Father is."

An eyes up disciple doesn't chase after the things of this world. An eyes up disciple seeks first the Kingdom of God.

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July 7, 2024 | A Nation in Turmoil | Habakkuk 3:17-19

The beginning of chapter three of Habakkuk, he recounts the faithfulness, power, and glory of the God of the universe and in that he finds relief from his despair by resting in the hope that God can do what He’s done before. 

Today we are going to talk about something that is a challenge for all of us. Rejoicing in suffering. This is the posture of the people that know and love God. As long as we live in this world we will face trials and pain, but we can still put our trust in the Lord and find hope in Christ! We can praise in the pain of today because we have the hope of the future. 

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July 7, 2024 | A Nation in Turmoil | Habakkuk 3

We are coming to the end of the book of Habakkuk. The book begins with a question, which leads to another question, God’s pronouncement of woes, and now in chapter three we see the transformation of Habakkuk’s life. Despite the circumstances of his life, Habakkuk prays a prayer of hope. 

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June 30, 2024 | Nehemiah 1-6

Nehemiah is a cupbearer for the king. He was a faithful man of God. He discovered Jerusalem was in ruins and did something very bold.

June 30, 2024 | A Nation in Turmoil | Habakkuk 3:1-16

In this chapter of Habakkuk we see his despair turn into hope and he models how we are then able to live by faith. Hope is never a question for those who belong to Christ. It is a declaration.

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June 23, 2024 | A Nation in Turmoil | Habakkuk

God’s people are told to trust God’s plan even when we don’t understand God’s process. 

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