Over the last few weeks, we learned that Jesus is trustworthy and that we can follow Him. Then we learned that Jesus served and we all follow His legacy. Today we learn how Jesus seeks and how we can carry the message.

Our thoughts are powerful. They change our perspective, impact our decisions, and influence our habits.

But what do we do when we become trapped by our very own thoughts, unable to escape our negative and unhealthy thinking?

Let’s learn what it means to take our thoughts captive because the battle is won in the mind.

Our thoughts are powerful. They change our perspective, impact our decisions, and influence our habits.

But what do we do when we become trapped by our very own thoughts, unable to escape our negative and unhealthy thinking?

Let’s learn what it means to take our thoughts captive because the battle is won in the mind.

When it comes to leaving a legacy it takes being counter intuitive. We

Let's learn how we can serve like Jesus did.

This year we are believing for people to live bold lives which, means being confident in God (Heb 10:35-36). God has promises and plans for each of our lives, and he also calls us to be a part of a greater mission.

Q: Have you ever considered that God can use you to change the world around us?

God builds us up to be world changers but the enemy tries to convince us that we can’t be a part of His plans. But never forget that God is the one who calls and qualifies you. Let God define your future.

Here are 4 things we should do to be a part of something greater that God is doing in us and through us:

1️⃣ LET GO & RECEIVE

To move forward we have to let go of some things in our past. Some hurts, anger, lies that have caused us to live small.

Q: What must you let go of to receive the full life that Jesus has for you?

(Eph 4:17-24) We have all made mistakes, but those mistakes don’t have to define us. Letting go allows us to receive the new life that Jesus has for us. (Eph 4:21-24) Letting go allows us to be a part of something greater. Community is there to help us to let go and receive all that Jesus has for us.

2️⃣ TAKE HOLD & DISCOVER

We are called to make a difference in this life, and we do that when we take hold of our new life with Jesus and discover our part in the greater work He is doing. Jesus sets the perfect example for us (John 13:3-5 / 12-15). Take hold of what Jesus has done for you and discover all he has set before you.

3️⃣ GROW CLOSER & REACH BEYOND

The church is the hope of the world. We should always be looking to grow closer so that we can reach further into the world to make a difference. (Phil 2:1-5 & 15) We have a great ability to be a blessing to others when we come together as one.

Q: Who are you doing life with? Do you have friends who you can do good with?

4️⃣ BE BOLD & BELIEVE

Jesus is the only one who can lead us into new life where we are a part of something greater (2 Cor 5:17). We need to be bold and believe in the power and person of Jesus. We need to follow him boldly as he leads us into an awesome future!

This year we are believing for people to live bold lives which, means being confident in God (Heb 10:35-36). God has promises and plans for each of our lives, and he also calls us to be a part of a greater mission.

Q: Have you ever considered that God can use you to change the world around us?

God builds us up to be world changers but the enemy tries to convince us that we can’t be a part of His plans. But never forget that God is the one who calls and qualifies you. Let God define your future.

Here are 4 things we should do to be a part of something greater that God is doing in us and through us:

1️⃣ LET GO & RECEIVE

To move forward we have to let go of some things in our past. Some hurts, anger, lies that have caused us to live small.

Q: What must you let go of to receive the full life that Jesus has for you?

(Eph 4:17-24) We have all made mistakes, but those mistakes don’t have to define us. Letting go allows us to receive the new life that Jesus has for us. (Eph 4:21-24) Letting go allows us to be a part of something greater. Community is there to help us to let go and receive all that Jesus has for us.

2️⃣ TAKE HOLD & DISCOVER

We are called to make a difference in this life, and we do that when we take hold of our new life with Jesus and discover our part in the greater work He is doing. Jesus sets the perfect example for us (John 13:3-5 / 12-15). Take hold of what Jesus has done for you and discover all he has set before you.

3️⃣ GROW CLOSER & REACH BEYOND

The church is the hope of the world. We should always be looking to grow closer so that we can reach further into the world to make a difference. (Phil 2:1-5 & 15) We have a great ability to be a blessing to others when we come together as one.

Q: Who are you doing life with? Do you have friends who you can do good with?

4️⃣ BE BOLD & BELIEVE

Jesus is the only one who can lead us into new life where we are a part of something greater (2 Cor 5:17). We need to be bold and believe in the power and person of Jesus. We need to follow him boldly as he leads us into an awesome future!

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We all want to live in financial freedom, but if money controls us then we will never have it. We could have great wealth and still not have financial freedom. The decisions you make today will impact your future so let’s make the right, BOLD financial decisions.

There are 3 areas to work on if we want to find financial freedom.

- Obedience

- Being fruitful

- ⁠Managing our finances

Today we will look at obedience. We need to do what God tells us to do if we want God to bless our finances.

Q: [Read Psalm 112] What does it mean to live a blessed life? Is it finances only?

We are blessed in many more ways when we live in true financial freedom. But the blessings are a by product of fearing God. God is always the focus of our lives. The bible warns us against the love of money (1 Timothy 6:10). When we place God at the centre of our lives, including our finances, the blessing, in all its different shapes and sizes will follow. Don’t chase money, chase after God and follow his commands.

The bible commands us to bring our tithes and our offerings. The tithe is holy and belongs to the Lord (Leviticus 27:30 / malachi 3:10). It’s important to know that Tithing is still important in our obedience today. Here are 3 reasons why:

1️⃣ We bring honour to the Lord when we tithe

(Prov 3:9) God is still holy and worthy of our honour. (Malachi 1:6-8) By being faithful with bringing our tithe we honour God and acknowledge him as our provider.

2️⃣ There is provision for ministry when we tithe

(Malachi 3:10) The storehouse is your local church. Our tithe allows the full time ministry to happen that will advance the kingdom of God.

3️⃣ When we tithe, the 90% is redeemed

(Exodus 13:1-2) The first 10% belongs to God and redeems the rest when we bring it to God. No one has the power to bless your finances but God.

Some people mistakenly think that tithing was only for the Old Testament law. Here is why Gods commands are still relevant today:

These 3 reasons below were relevant in the Old Testament and are still relevant today.

- ⁠We can’t ignore godly principles because they came through the Old Testament (Matt 5:17-18)

- ⁠The bible described tithing long before the Old Testament law was given (Gen 14:20; Gen 28:22).

- ⁠Jesus commanded it aswell (Matthew 23:23).

The good news is God’s promises are still applicable today too! We find financial freedom when we live under that blessing. Obedience is how we start to step into that blessing. Chasing after God is the first step in financial freedom.