Nov 5, 2018
TRAINING IN GODLINESS: The Monkey on Our Shoulders
By: Jim Bush
Series: Training in Godliness
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- Nov 5, 2018TRAINING IN GODLINESS: The Monkey on Our ShouldersNov 5, 2018TRAINING IN GODLINESS: The Monkey on Our ShouldersBy: Jim BushSeries: Training in Godliness
- Oct 21, 2018BE LIKE JESUS: Bulls & ChinaOct 21, 2018BE LIKE JESUS: Bulls & ChinaBy: Jim BushSeries: Be Like JesusOf all the Christian graces (attributes of Christ), research indicates that this is the most illusive of them all. By self-admission, this is the one that most of us struggle with the most. We are more often like the proverbial "bull in the china shop." What difference would it make if husbands would choose "gentleness" over chauvinism and bullying? What difference would it make if wives would choose "gentleness" over badgering and nagging? Matthew 11:29; Philippians 4:5
- Oct 14, 2018BE LIKE JESUS: Good & KindOct 14, 2018BE LIKE JESUS: Good & KindBy: Jim BushSeries: Be Like JesusWhat does it mean to be kind? What does it mean to be good? With all of the things that are fake or phony around us it is an urgent matter that God's people display the real fruit of goodness and kindness. The world needs to taste and see the kindness of Jesus. Luke 6:27-36; Ephesians 4:31-32
- Oct 7, 2018BE LIKE JESUS: Hidden StrengthOct 7, 2018BE LIKE JESUS: Hidden StrengthBy: Jim BushSeries: Be Like JesusIf you are Christian – a redeemed Child of God – it is God’s will that you grow in patience. It is expected of you. Guess what that means? Your patience will be tried whether you pray for patience or not. So, why is patience important? How do I tap into the hidden strength of patience? 1 Timothy 1:15-16; Hebrews 6:1-3, 12
- Sep 30, 2018BE LIKE JESUS: HumilitySep 30, 2018BE LIKE JESUS: HumilityBy: Adam SteeleSeries: Be Like JesusHumility is a very noble characteristic to possess and has become increasingly rare in our current culture. When someone lacks humility it can be painfully obvious but defining it can be trickier. So, what is humility, and how can we cultivate it in our own lives? Let's all enjoy a nice helping of humble pie.
- Sep 23, 2018BE LIKE JESUS: Anchored by HopeSep 23, 2018BE LIKE JESUS: Anchored by HopeBy: Jim BushSeries: Be Like JesusThe world is a desperate place with many giving in to despair. People simply can't live without hope. Is your hope an anchor that will hold in the worst of times and till the end of time, or is your hope temporal and merely wishful thinking. The Hope of every Christian is an anchor for the soul which will hold for all eternity.Hebrews 6:19; 1 Peter 1:3-5
- Sep 16, 2018BE LIKE JESUS: Self-ControlSep 16, 2018BE LIKE JESUS: Self-ControlBy: Adam SteeleSeries: Be Like JesusSelf-control. We all probably cringe a little at the thought of discussing this topic. We are reminded of how much we lack self-control in so many areas of our lives. Even people with no connection to church see the value in possessing this characteristic. So, why it is so difficult to master, where have we gone wrong in respect to self-control and how can we allow God to produce it in our lives?
- Sep 9, 2018BE LIKE JESUS: Choose PeaceSep 9, 2018BE LIKE JESUS: Choose PeaceBy: Jim BushSeries: Be Like JesusIn a world where conflict, trouble and war surround us on a daily basis, where do you go to find peace? Is peace even possible?Philippians 4:6-7
- Aug 26, 2018BE LIKE JESUS: LoveAug 26, 2018BE LIKE JESUS: LoveBy: Adam SteeleSeries: Be Like JesusOnce we learn to THINK like Jesus and ACT like Jesus, an amazing thing happens--we actually begin to BE like Jesus. The fruit of the Spirit begins to shape who we are actually becoming. LOVE is the starting point and we will know we are actually making progress when we find ourselves loving difficult people. -John 4:10-11
- Aug 5, 2018SUMMER AT THE SEASIDE: Walking on WaterAug 5, 2018SUMMER AT THE SEASIDE: Walking on WaterBy: Jim BushSeries: Summer at the SeasidFollowing the feeding of the five-thousand, the disciples are about to encounter their first real test of faith where Jesus is not visibly present with them. Overwhelming fear turns to courage (in regard to Peter); courage returns to fear then to profound awe, wonder and worship. How will we handle the storms of life that will inevitably come; when we don't sense the presence of Christ? How will we handle Jesus' invitation to do what seems impossible? Will we have the courage to step out of the boat? Will we keep our focus on Jesus or our surrounding circumstances? Will we walk on water or will we sink in despair?Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-52; John 6:16-21