This is the second message in a five-week series studying several of the minor prophets in the Bible. Today we look at the prophet Haggai.   

     

For sermon notes and Scripture references through YouVersion, click here: http://bible.com/events/375626   

     

1. Is your life working properly, as defined by Jesus?

2. Do you relate to God like the pie and, if so, have you experienced the God wedge get smaller and smaller?

3. Do you continue to tell yourself and others that God is really important to you?

     

"Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need." - Matthew 6:33 (NLT)   

     

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This is the first sermon in a five-week series studying several of the minor prophets. Today we look at Zephaniah.   

     

For sermon notes and Scripture references through YouVersion, click here: http://bible.com/events/371927   

     

1. Have I/we become complacent with sin?   

2. If so, what specifically?   

3. Is Gorman right? Have we settled for a mixture of nationalism and Christianity lite? (Michael Gorman, from his book, Reading Revelation Responsibly - (Wipf And Stock Pub - 2010)).

     

GO:

"Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is here." - Matthew 4:17 (NLT)

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This is the fourth and final message in our series studying prayer.   

     

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To download the prayer liturgy referenced in this message and for links to the Apostles' Creed and the Revised Common Lectionary, click HERE or go to watervillecc.org/liturgy.   

     

Advice regarding the use of this liturgy:

1. Should take you < 20 mins

2. Have a consistent time each morning

3. Have a consistent place

4. Don't think about it.  Just do it!

5. Don't expect miracles every morning

6. Give this a trial period

     

GO:

"Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!" - Matthew 26:41 (NLT)   

     

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This is the third message in a four-week series studying prayer.   

     

1. Is this way of praying different from how you've been accustomed to praying?   

2. Do you feel more equipped and empowered to love well by re-entering the world like Him, with Him, for Him?   

3. If you prayed like this every day, do you think God would not only begin to transform your life but use you to transform the lives of those around you?   

May the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ go with you: wherever He may send you. May He guide you through the wilderness: protect you through the storm. May He bring you home rejoicing: at the wonders He has shown you. May He bring you home rejoicing: once again into our doors.

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This is the second message in a four-week series studying the topic of prayer.   

     

For sermon notes and Scripture references through YouVersion, click here: http://bible.com/events/356526   

     

GROW Questions:

1. Is that way of praying different that how you're accustomed to praying?

2. Does it seem to a better way to pray?

3. If you prayed like that everyday do you think God would begin to transform your life?

     

GO:

Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

     

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This is the first message in a four-week series studying the topic of prayer.   

     

For sermon notes and Scripture references through YouVersion, click here: http://bible.com/events/355496

1. Have you ever thought about prayer as being for the primary purpose of spiritual formation? 

2. What are some of the deeply entrenched attitudes, emotions, beliefs, etc. that keep you from loving well? 

3. What is your prayer life like now?  Would you say it's doing a good job forming you and shaping you to love well? 

     

Lord, you have taught us that without love whatever we do is worth nothing; Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts your greatest gift, which is love, the true bond of peace and of all virtue, without which whoever lives is accounted dead before you.  Grant this for the sake of your only Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen. 

     

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Today you're listening to a special message commemorating 20 years at the corner of Dutch and Waterville-Monclova Road.   

Lord Jesus, you stretched out your arms of love upon the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace; so clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for your honor and your name. Amen.

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This is the third and final message in our series studying the Old Testament book of Proverbs.   

     

For sermon notes and Scripture references through YouVersion, click here: http://bible.com/events/347365   

     

1. Are you doing anything that is not springing from a pure heart?

2. Are you doing anything that is not springing from a genuine faith?

3. Are you doing anything that is not springing from a clear conscience?

          

Lord Jesus, you stretched out your arms of love upon the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace; so clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for your honor and your name. Amen.

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Part two in a three week series studying the Old Testament book of Proverbs.   

     

For sermon notes and Scripture references through YouVersion, click here: http://bible.com/events/340899   

     

1. Did you experience "miracles" this week that you didn't recognize as such or give thanks for? 

2. Where are you struggling with self-control? What would happen if you took an other-centered approach in this area? 

3. Who is the disabled fox in your life? 

"For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me." - Matthew 25:34-36 (NLT)   

     

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This is the first message in a three-week series studying the book of Proverbs.   

     

For sermon notes and Scripture references through YouVersion, click here: http://bible.com/events/337308   

     

1. Will 2018 be the year you finally accept that success in this life is the ability to love well?

2. Where are you deficient in love?

3. What will you do this year to learn from Jesus the way of love?   

     

"Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock." - Matthew 7:24 (NLT)

     

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