Sermon Podcast - Round Rock Church of Christ

So much of our problem as human beings revolves around a misunderstanding of what it means to be human. Or at least what did God have in mind when he created human beings. Oftentimes, we are pursuing either independence from God (living into our fleshly desires) OR trying to simply become God so we can depend on ourselves. This week, Randy invites us to the third way which God had in mind all along in the beginning. 

Is it possible to share our differing convictions while also sharing life with one another? This message discusses how it's not only possible but needed as a disciple of Jesus. 

What's the first temptation when engaging in a tough talk with someone who either disagrees with you or sees things differently than you? 

Jesus provides good news to anyone who is spread thin & burned out on the daily grind of life.

How do we know when it's the right time to have a hard conversation? This message provides three ways to consider how followers of Jesus speak truth in love (in a non-cliche sort of way). 

Sometimes the best place to learn how to have tough conversations is through examining how (and if) we want to receive tough words in our own lives. 

Whenever there is disconnection (of any sort) with those around us we tend to have what we like to call a Tough Talk on our hands. Very few of us love them. Many of us run from them. Some of us fight when we are in them. So why even consider having one? 

In this new year, we find ourselves met from every angle with the idea that we need new year's resolutions to change who we are: a new workout, a new self-help book, new control of our lives to reach a better self. This week, we look into the reality that God is not inviting you to new years resolutions but instead is inviting you to experience a wonder in every moment of what has been, what has come and what will come when Jesus returns through the eyes of two pregnant moms over 2000 years ago. 

Here is how the arrival of Jesus is wonderful news to the world.

There are moments when wonder forces itself on us. Moments that are so full of the extraordinary that we can't help but be in awe. But, will we be open to finding wonder in the ordinary as well?