Main Thought

Choosing love when you don’t feel like it is foundational to spiritual maturity

Scripture

1 Corinthians 13:13, Matthew 22:37-39, 1 Corinthians 1-13, Matthew 18:26, Matthew 18:29, Romans 12:11-12, Ephesians 4:1-3, 2 Peter 3:8-9, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:12, Ephesians 2:4-7, Galatians 5:22-23

Main Thought

Choosing to love come from a deeper place than feeling love.

Scripture

1 Corinthians 13:13, Lamentations 3:22, Matthew 22:37-39, 1 Corinthians 1-13, John 15:5, Revelation 2:2-5

Main Thought

God expects a return on His investment in us at the end of our life

Scripture

Jeremiah 7:3-10, Galatians 5:7-8, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 25:21, Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 16:10-13

Main Thought

Our relationship with God isn't a New Year’s resolution

Scripture

Jeremiah 7:3-10, Galatians 5:7-8, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 2:8-10, James 2:14, Matthew 25:21, Hebrews 10:23

Main Thought

Complete dependence upon God is a source of great strength and great blessing.

Scripture

Revelation 12:11, Revelation 2:7-3:22, Genesis 32:24-31, 1 Corinthians 1:25-31, Judges 3:15-30, Hebrews 11:32-34, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Song of Solomon 8:5, Proverbs 3:5

Series Thought

Being blessed is more often an internal realization than an external reality.

Series Scripture

Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 1:7-8

Sermon Main Thought

Blessed people consistently grow in favor with God.

Sermon Scripture

Luke 1:26-28, Ephesians 1:6, Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 1:29-38, Luke 2:13-14, Luke 2:52, Matthew 5:3-12

Series Thought

Being blessed is more often an internal realization than an external reality

Series Scripture

Philippians 4:11-13, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 1:7-8

Sermon Main Thought

It’s not about persecution, it’s about doing the right things of God regardless

Sermon Scripture

Matthew 5:10-12, Hebrews 11:32-38

Series Thought

Being blessed is more often an internal realization than an external reality

Series Scripture

Philippians 4:11-13, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 1:7-8

Sermon Main Thought

Being a peace keeper is often about guarding your personal peace level, while peacemakers are focused on opportunities to create peace

Sermon Scripture

Matthew 5:9, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 10:13

Series Thought

Being blessed is more often an internal realization than an external reality

Series Scripture

Philippians 4:11-13, Luke 1:41-45, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 1:7-8

Sermon Main Thought

Regardless of external circumstances an indicator of one who is blessed is simply utter dependence on God

Sermon Scripture

James 1:12, Matthew 5:1-4