Sermon Podcast

To move from doubting to trusting, we realize what we have, remember where we came from, and rely on who Christ is.

What we build our lives upon determines what we're most likely to do with our lives. We must not be surprised when others oppose God's plans. We can trust God's identity even when His activity doesn't line up and look for ways to help others even when we're hurting. An eternal perspective requires forgiveness.

We waste our potential one small step at a time, not all at once. Four steps to wasting our potential: We disrespect God's authority, we develop spiritual apathy and unhealthy associates, and we get easily angered. Even in our failures, God can still accomplish His purpose.

The message of Jesus was upside down because it changes Who was in control. The truth about worry is it elevates our priorities, focuses on our perspectives, and relies on our power.

The message of Jesus was upside down because living for recognition from others eliminates our reward from God. There are two ways to live out our spiritual lives--hypocritical ritual and humble righteousness--and and two evidences of humble righteousness--anonymity and an audience of One.

The message of Jesus was upside down because it changed the standard for real love. We must avoid the wrong comparisons, keep our word, rely on God's wisdom, and give the same love that God gave us.

The message of Jesus was upside down because it was available to everyone and it asked followers to engage with the world, not isolate from it. Salt brings healing to those who are suffering and encouragement to those who want to quit. Light makes things brighter by standing out when it's easy to blend in and speaking up for truth even when it's easy to stay quiet.

Jesus sees us. Jesus wants to speak to us. Do you need him? When we realize just how much we need Jesus every day, the full resources of the Kingdom of God are available to us.

People see our behavior, not our intentions. We must look at our own hearts, stop playing the blame game, consider others' perspectives, refuse to be led by our feelings, and focus on reconciliation more than resolution.

There are no perfect families. God doesn't need our perfection to accomplish His purpose. Will we embrace God's ideal for the family even if we fall short, or will we abandon it and settle for something less than the best? To embrace God's ideal, we must cherish our role, change our focus, choose to be grateful, and confess and forgive quickly.