Ecclesiastes 2:24 To eat or not to eat? – that is the question. This week we continue the BLESS series by exploring the letter “E” which stands for “Eat Together”. Come and listen about how the tables we sit and eat at can be used by God as sacred spaces of blessing and connection. The post Eat Together appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

Acts 8:26-40 We live in a world where hardly anyone really listens. Ironically, the quote is accurate for most of us: “The opposite of listening is not speaking, it’s waiting to speak.” Jesus often engaged people by asking questions and loving them through listening. What if we could bless those who are far from God by simply being present and listening well? The post Listen with Care appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

Colossians 4:2-6 The post Begin with Prayer appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

Genesis 12:1-3 When you hear the word “evangelism,” what comes to mind? Does your stomach get tight, hands get sweaty, and your mouth get dry? How about the word “bless” instead? How about finding ways to bless and be a blessing to others? This is what God called Abraham and his children (which a follower of Jesus is) to do. We begin a 6 week series that will give very practical ways for Christ-followers to bless. Let’s get ready to […] The post Introduction to BLESS appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

1 Corinthians 13 This week we wrap up our series “Hurt by Church” by exploring one of the most iconic passages in all of the Bible. The question we face is aptly made clear through the words of the iconic Tina Turner, “What’s love got to do, got to do with it?” Paul’s answer to this is simply, “everything.” Come and join us as we dive into “Hurt by No Love.” The post Hurt by No Love appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Communion is the main way Jesus gave his followers to express love for God and for each other. Broken people don’t always love well, as we know. Of all places, communion should not be a means of discriminating against each other and hurting others. Way too much irony! For us, living a communion-shaped life is what following Christ is all about. The post Hurt by Communion appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

1 Corinthians 11:2-16 The Bible is clear when the gender war first began – at the moment of the rebellion of the first man and woman against God. This drama has been played out in many different cultures in many different ways; witness the last 60 years in America. Here are some questions: What was going on in Corinth?  What hurt has the church caused in the gender wars? What should the church do now? The post Hurt by Gender Wars appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Last week, Pastor Mark shared about how freedom can hurt people within the church when used inconsiderately. This week we continue our study in 1 Corinthians by looking at the use of freedom from a different angle and asking the question, “can freedom be used in a positive way?” Paul shows us the answer. Come on Sunday to discover his response as we dive into Freedom – Part II.  The post Hurt by Freedom – Part II appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

1 Corinthians 8:1-13 If you are an American, freedom is a wonderful word. We also cherish American “know how.” Both freedom and knowledge are part of our cherished national vocabulary. The problem with using your freedom or knowledge in the wrong way is that you can destroy other people. Freedom or knowledge without love are hurtful. We have all been hurt by the exercise of freedom and knowledge – and we have all hurt others. Paul wants to show us […] The post Hurt by Freedom appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.

1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Sexuality affects us all. No one has a perfect grasp on a pure sexuality, we are all in need of healing and wholeness. The church in Corinth was experiencing hurt within the church through broken sexuality. Paul challenges the believers that our bodies are not separate from our souls and what we do within the body effects our souls. Paul encourages that because of Christ, our sexuality is made whole by him and we are to live […] The post Hurt by Broken Sexuality appeared first on Pine Lake Covenant Church.