Sermon Podcast

Growing up takes being intentional. Building up takes getting involved. Speaking up takes accepting a new identity.

How can we live with unshakeable hope? We always live holy by changing our attention and our affection. And we always show love by finding our group and giving the grace we so desperately need.

How can we live with unshakeable hope? We remember that we belong to a different home, rely on a different hope, look differently at our trials, and serve a different God.

God is looking for a person who thinks of others before self. How can we be that person? We let go of the past, lay aside our pride, learn to be patient, live with purity, and look to protect.

The blessed life starts with the right. How do we have the right heart? We desire to have a persevering heart, a caring heart, a servant heart, and a generous heart.

The wrong decision is often easy to make but will cost more in the end. Which life do we want? When we are empty, alone, and/or bitter, we tend toward a life filled with wrong decisions. When we return to God's presence, connect to God's people, and devote ourselves to God's praise, we tend toward a life filled with God's blessings.

What are the five steps to dealing with stressful situations? We celebrate God's mercy, change how we think, choose our words carefully, consider another perspective, and commit to living at peace.

How do we start a new legacy? We acknowledge our legacy since we cannot change what happened in the past. We escape our legacy by seeking personal forgiveness, giving forgiveness to others, and being grateful for our legacy. And we influence a new legacy by praying for our world and teaching by example.

How can we know the next generation? Every generation has defining characteristics, influences, and threats. And every generation needs to be encouraged. How do we reach the next generation? We set the right example and repeat the truth.

The One who designed relationships has the right to define relationships. How can we have healthy relationships? We celebrate each other's gifts, surrender to the Holy Spirit, and choose to submit.