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Why is it that so often we have really really good intentions, we wanna change but we find it so difficult to make the changes in our lives.  "I don't really understand myself. For what I want to do what's right, but I don't do it. Instead, I do what I hate. I want to do what's right, but I can't. I want to do what's good, but I don't. I don't want to do what's wrong, but I do […] The post Rooted: Discipline first appeared on The Point Church in San Jose.

HOW DOES GOD VIEW MONEY? PROBLEM How does God view money? (Add cheers) How does GVOM lead to a better relationship with Jesus Christ? Can wealth separate you from God and stifle your spiritual growth? How does an unhealthy view of money destroy relationships? God sets up a system in place so that money’s not going to be your downfall.  God helps us to understand that there is a place for money, a need for money, and a use for […] The post How Does God View Money? first appeared on The Point Church in San Jose.

How Can I Make the Most of My Life (Part 2) PROBLEM  60 Things Every Man Must Do to Fully Experience Life Before He Dies 29. Climb Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro33. Run With the Bulls in Pamplona in Spain54. Feed the Swimming Pigs of Exuma59. Be a Part of a Flash Mob How many of the big experiences do you have to actually do to make a life? GOD Paul for whom life is not a list, life is not a […] The post Make the Most of Your Life 2 first appeared on The Point Church in San Jose.

How Can I Make the Most of My Life (Part 1) Our lives move in the direction of our strongest thoughts.  Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the spirit.So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But this is important, but letting the spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. Romans 8:5-6 Your life is moving […] The post Make the Most of Your Life 1 first appeared on The Point Church in San Jose.

We have an Enemy  For we're not fighting against flesh and blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits, in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12 1. That Satan uses the same tricks on humanity over and over again 2. There IS a way to guard yourself against it because you have the Holy Spirit.  Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.  2 Corinthians 11:14 For […] The post We Have an Enemy first appeared on The Point Church in San Jose.

PROBLEM  My question today is where is God in the face of evil?  This question is the question that shipwrecks people’s faith  Some of you have watched your children die. Some of you have been victims of abuse. Some of you may be being abused right now. Some of you have lost your jobs, lost your fortunes. Some of you have heard that dreaded word cancer. Some of you have been devastated by divorce. And in every case, you asked […] The post Where Is God In The Midst Of Suffering? first appeared on The Point Church in San Jose.

Who Is God? Why should we study who God is? Exodus 3:14–15 God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” He said further, “Thus you shall say to the Israelites, ‘I am has sent me to you.’” God also said to Moses, “Thus you shall say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord, the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you’: This is my name forever, […] The post Who Is God? first appeared on The Point Church in San Jose.

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Phil. 4:4-7 The Lord is near  Here is  the antidote to anxiety…. prayer.   When we fail pray we miss out.  […] The post The Promise of Prayer first appeared on The Point Church in San Jose.

Persistent Prayer:  steadfast, continual, persistent pursuit of God with a determined faith, with a determined faith even, or especially in the midst of serious opposition.  God Really wants to hear from us.   Prayer is not just a “season” of our lives, it is a calling. Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and to not lose heart.Luke 18:1 He said, in a certain city, there was a judge who neither feared […] The post The Persistence in Prayer first appeared on The Point Church in San Jose.

Matthew 6:9-13 Signposts This, then, is how you should pray how do I know I’m on the right path of prayer? I will see signposts along the way. WKDP Dallas Willard example Sign post 1- Worship of God v. 9 Our Father consider the phrase, our Father in heaven.   If you’re a child of God, you have the strongest dad in the universe.  You are loved and protected. He created you and you have inherited something from him. In heaven […] The post The Path to Prayer first appeared on The Point Church in San Jose.