Have you ever considered giving up more than just a favorite snack or social media during Lent? In this opening message of our “Stripped” series, we explore how pride can be the hardest layer to remove – yet the most essential for drawing closer to God. We’ll look at Job 1:20–21 and Philippians 2:5–8 to see how both Job and Jesus modeled true humility when everything else was stripped away. Join us as we uncover what it means to let go of our ego and take on Christ’s humble mindset this Lent.Fill in the Blank Sermon Notes:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1stIH4iUuwkxw4uCjG0KJcLHFDAavRJyX_HPDzl0XhWQ/edit?usp=sharing5 Day Stripped Week 1 Devotional Download:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qRtFvuoh4Xtjylp_XnpmDgwaVlfhiF-Pjz001HoJ9qA/edit?usp=sharingScriptures:• Job 1:20–21 – “Naked I came… naked I will depart.”• Philippians 2:5–8 – Christ “emptied himself… taking the form of a servant.”Key Points:• Pride is often the first barrier to a genuine relationship with God.• Job’s humility under great loss challenges our entitlement mentality.• Jesus left behind heavenly privilege, showing us true self-emptying love.• As Lent begins, we invite you to identify areas of pride and let God strip them away, making room for deeper worship and service.Next Steps:• Reflect on one area where pride might be hindering your walk with God.• Commit to a daily prayer or act of service that fosters humility.• Join us each week in this “Stripped” series, leading up to the joy of Easter resurrection!We look forward to seeing you on live with us next time—invite a friend, and let’s wait on the Lord together!BIBLE STUDYJoin us for our bible studies via Zoom on Thursday evenings. Information can be found on our website.SERVEWant to help us build a better Innovate Church and serve more people. Read this blog post for more ideas and how you can help Innovate specifically: https://bit.ly/helpinnovateGIVEHelp us in our mission to be the Church with those who cannot or choose not to attend a physical church. Not only do we want to be in community with you folks, we also want to serve your community by supporting needs and causes close to your heart. https://www.innovateccc.com/give