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Today, Pastor Jack teaches that while Eli and his sons are losing favor with God, Samuel is growing and thriving. Samuel chose not to benefit personally, but to put God first in worship, and in everything he set out to do.

If you want to experience deeper and more fulfilling love, and you want to simplify your life in the process, then join Chip as he wraps up this series by presenting 3 essential things you must do to love more and do less.

How do you sustain spiritual simplicity?

Get on board the Love Train! - The love train is the Church of Jesus Christ

What’s life like on the Love Train? -- 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

• Christ's love compels us (verse 14)
• Our life focus changes (verse 15)
• We get new eyes (verse 16)
• We get new hope (verse 17)
• We get a new responsibility (verses 18-19)
• We get a new role (verses 20-21)

How It Really Works

Jesus' Command: Love God and love people—the marks of a mature disciple.

The Profile of a Disciple (Romans 12 Christian): Surrendered, Separate from the world, Sober self-assessment, Serving in love, Supernaturally responding to evil

Practices to Become a Romans 12 Christian:

• BEFORE God (personal devotion)
• IN Community (fellowship and support)
• ON Mission 24/7 (living out faith daily)

The Process that Ignites Life Change:

• "I'm all in!" (Overcoming fear of the future)
• "You accepted me." (Overcoming fear of rejection)
• "God used me." (Overcoming fear of failure)

A Call to All: "Get on Board!" (James 1:19-27)

Broadcast Resource

• Spiritual Simplicity Resources
• Message Notes

Additional Resource Mentions

• Small Group Resources
• I Choose Joy Book
• I Choose Joy Small Group

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Today, Pastor Jack teaches that Eli, the priest who served before Samuel, had two sons who were corrupt. Eli had failed to correct their evil ways, and his weak love for them ended in tragedy.

Have you checked out how the president's concierge makes their grand entrance? The roads are shut down, with all the police on duty out there. It conveys that the most significant person in the country is about to arrive. In today’s message, Pastor Chris talks about the message that John the Baptist shared with the people of Israel. When John arrived in the world, he was on a mission to get the minds and hearts of the people prepared for the coming of the Messiah. He was the concierge for Jesus Christ!

You are someone’s answer to prayer. And the opposite of that is true as well. God has someone out there who is the answer to YOUR prayers.

How do you sustain spiritual simplicity?

Get on board the Love Train! - The love train is the Church of Jesus Christ

What’s life like on the Love Train? -- 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

• Christ's love compels us (verse 14)
• Our life focus changes (verse 15)
• We get new eyes (verse 16)
• We get new hope (verse 17)
• We get a new responsibility (verses 18-19)
• We get a new role (verses 20-21)

How It Really Works

Jesus' Command: Love God and love people—the marks of a mature disciple.

The Profile of a Disciple (Romans 12 Christian): Surrendered, Separate from the world, Sober self-assessment, Serving in love, Supernaturally responding to evil

Practices to Become a Romans 12 Christian:

• BEFORE God (personal devotion)
• IN Community (fellowship and support)
• ON Mission 24/7 (living out faith daily)

The Process that Ignites Life Change:

• "I'm all in!" (Overcoming fear of the future)
• "You accepted me." (Overcoming fear of rejection)
• "God used me." (Overcoming fear of failure)

A Call to All: "Get on Board!" (James 1:19-27)

Broadcast Resource

• Spiritual Simplicity Resources
• Message Notes

Additional Resource Mentions

• Small Group Resources
• I Choose Joy Book
• I Choose Joy Small Group

Connect

• 888-333-6003
• Website
• Chip Ingram App
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter

Partner With Us

• Donate Online
• 888-333-6003

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that true worship is like a covering, a spiritual protection against evil. And one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is to teach them how to worship God. We must not lose sight of the next generation, or those who are called to serve in God’s ministry.

When you slip up or make an error, it’s only natural that the world expects you to take responsibility for it. But there's always a possibility for a fresh start. Similarly, there might be moments when you stumble and find yourself giving in to those tempting urges. So, does that mean God won't find a way to use you for His purpose again? Today, Pastor Chris is spreading some good news: your Creator is all about giving second chances. What truly matters to God is the sincerity of your heart when you seek forgiveness!

Ever feel like you just can’t connect with that special person in your life? You love them, and they love you, but for some reason the relationship is just not going well? Chip gives us a clue as to what might be happening, and how to fix it.

When we are not deeply and personally loved in ways that make sense to us, we will settle for any number of “pseudo-love” substitutes . . .

• Affirmation from SUCCESS
• Adulation from FAME
• Temporary intimacy from illicit SEX
• Attention from APPEARANCE or POSSESSIONS
• Esteem from POSITION
• Security from WEALTH

The Source of Love:

• God is the source of love. (1 John 4:7-8)
• God deposits His love in His follower’s hearts through His Spirit. (1 John 4:13-15)
• When we are filled (controlled) by the Holy Spirit, the outcome/overflow is fruit. (Galatians 5:22)

How do we get it?

• God designed love to be birthed and modeled in our FAMILIES. (Ephesians 5:18-6:4)
• We often experience love most DEEPLY when we need it most DESPERATELY. (Romans 5:3-5)

How do we give it away?

• The Romans 12 Christian application – “Serving in Love”

Broadcast Resource

• Spiritual Simplicity Resources
• Message Notes

Additional Resource Mentions

• Small Group Resources
• I Choose Joy Book
• I Choose Joy Small Group
• True Spirituality Book

Connect

• 888-333-6003
• Website
• Chip Ingram App
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter

Partner With Us

• Donate Online
• 888-333-6003