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I Heart My Church (part 2): Gospel Centered Mission

As a pastor there are not many things better than hearing “I LOVE this church” or “This is just what I’ve been looking for. Where have you been my whole life?” As you read this you may be thinking any number of things about statements like these. Maybe there are a few who are thinking, “I feel the exact same thing.” If we’re honest however, for every one that feels this way there are about ten that think: “It’s not easy to love the church. I love Jesus, but loving His church is another story.”

What if what we’ve been experiencing isn’t what God intended His church to look like? Is there a chance we’ve taken it to places He never intended it to go? What would it look like if we became the kind of church that people love because it’s a church God loves?

We love our church because it is Jesus’ church. This remarkable, redemptive culture was God’s idea to begin with, and it belongs to Him. As we look forward to what God has out in front of us, the heartbeat is the same - to make Jesus undeniably clear. Are you ready to step into the dreams and purposes God has for His church?

I Heart My Church (part1): Jesus Loves and Builds HIS Church

As a pastor there are not many things better than hearing “I LOVE this church” or “This is just what I’ve been looking for. Where have you been my whole life?” As you read this you may be thinking any number of things about statements like these. Maybe there are a few who are thinking, “I feel the exact same thing.” If we’re honest however, for every one that feels this way there are about ten that think: “It’s not easy to love the church. I love Jesus, but loving His church is another story.”

What if what we’ve been experiencing isn’t what God intended His church to look like? Is there a chance we’ve taken it to places He never intended it to go? What would it look like if we became the kind of church that people love because it’s a church God loves?

We love our church because it is Jesus’ church. This remarkable, redemptive culture was God’s idea to begin with, and it belongs to Him. As we look forward to what God has out in front of us, the heartbeat is the same - to make Jesus undeniably clear. Are you ready to step into the dreams and purposes God has for His church?

Forgotten God (part 7): Supernatural Church

In the name of the Father, the Son, and … the Holy Spirit. We pray in the name of all three, but how often do we live with an awareness of only the first two? As Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised to send the Holy Spirit—the Helper—so that we could be true and living witnesses for Christ. God put His Spirit in us so we could be known for our power. Sadly, most believers and churches are known for talent and intellect rather than supernatural power. What’s worse is that we’re okay with it.

It may be a bit extreme to call the Holy Spirit the “forgotten God”, but is it that far from the truth? Is it an exaggeration to say we have forgotten about the Spirit while we focus to much our attention elsewhere? I don’t think so.

Let’s open our hearts and lives to His presence and action more fully than ever before.

Forgotten God (part 6): Forget About His Will For Your Life!

In the name of the Father, the Son, and … the Holy Spirit. We pray in the name of all three, but how often do we live with an awareness of only the first two? As Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised to send the Holy Spirit—the Helper—so that we could be true and living witnesses for Christ. God put His Spirit in us so we could be known for our power. Sadly, most believers and churches are known for talent and intellect rather than supernatural power. What’s worse is that we’re okay with it.

It may be a bit extreme to call the Holy Spirit the “forgotten God”, but is it that far from the truth? Is it an exaggeration to say we have forgotten about the Spirit while we focus to much our attention elsewhere? I don’t think so.

Let’s open our hearts and lives to His presence and action more fully than ever before.

Forgotten God (part 5): A Real Relationship

In the name of the Father, the Son, and … the Holy Spirit. We pray in the name of all three, but how often do we live with an awareness of only the first two? As Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised to send the Holy Spirit—the Helper—so that we could be true and living witnesses for Christ. God put His Spirit in us so we could be known for our power. Sadly, most believers and churches are known for talent and intellect rather than supernatural power. What’s worse is that we’re okay with it.

It may be a bit extreme to call the Holy Spirit the “forgotten God”, but is it that far from the truth? Is it an exaggeration to say we have forgotten about the Spirit while we focus to much our attention elsewhere? I don’t think so.

Let’s open our hearts and lives to His presence and action more fully than ever before.

Forgotten God (part 4): Why Do You Want Him?

In the name of the Father, the Son, and … the Holy Spirit. We pray in the name of all three, but how often do we live with an awareness of only the first two? As Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised to send the Holy Spirit—the Helper—so that we could be true and living witnesses for Christ. God put His Spirit in us so we could be known for our power. Sadly, most believers and churches are known for talent and intellect rather than supernatural power. What’s worse is that we’re okay with it.

It may be a bit extreme to call the Holy Spirit the “forgotten God”, but is it that far from the truth? Is it an exaggeration to say we have forgotten about the Spirit while we focus to much our attention elsewhere? I don’t think so.

Let’s open our hearts and lives to His presence and action more fully than ever before.

Forgotten God (part 3): Holy Spirit 101

In the name of the Father, the Son, and … the Holy Spirit. We pray in the name of all three, but how often do we live with an awareness of only the first two? As Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised to send the Holy Spirit—the Helper—so that we could be true and living witnesses for Christ. God put His Spirit in us so we could be known for our power. Sadly, most believers and churches are known for talent and intellect rather than supernatural power. What’s worse is that we’re okay with it.

It may be a bit extreme to call the Holy Spirit the “forgotten God”, but is it that far from the truth? Is it an exaggeration to say we have forgotten about the Spirit while we focus to much our attention elsewhere? I don’t think so.

Let’s open our hearts and lives to His presence and action more fully than ever before.

Forgotten God (part 2): What Are You Afraid Of?

In the name of the Father, the Son, and … the Holy Spirit. We pray in the name of all three, but how often do we live with an awareness of only the first two? As Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised to send the Holy Spirit—the Helper—so that we could be true and living witnesses for Christ. God put His Spirit in us so we could be known for our power. Sadly, most believers and churches are known for talent and intellect rather than supernatural power. What’s worse is that we’re okay with it.

It may be a bit extreme to call the Holy Spirit the “forgotten God”, but is it that far from the truth? Is it an exaggeration to say we have forgotten about the Spirit while we focus to much our attention elsewhere? I don’t think so.

Let’s open our hearts and lives to His presence and action more fully than ever before.

Forgotten God (part 1): I've Got Jesus. Why Do I Need The Spirit?

In the name of the Father, the Son, and … the Holy Spirit. We pray in the name of all three, but how often do we live with an awareness of only the first two? As Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised to send the Holy Spirit—the Helper—so that we could be true and living witnesses for Christ. God put His Spirit in us so we could be known for our power. Sadly, most believers and churches are known for talent and intellect rather than supernatural power. What’s worse is that we’re okay with it.

It may be a bit extreme to call the Holy Spirit the “forgotten God”, but is it that far from the truth? Is it an exaggeration to say we have forgotten about the Spirit while we focus to much our attention elsewhere? I don’t think so.

Let’s open our hearts and lives to His presence and action more fully than ever before.

Baptism Sunday

Baptism is so exciting. It marks a spiritual change that has taken place in a person’s life. As a new follower of Christ, it should be the first step taken in your new relationship with God.

For those who have been Christians, but haven’t been baptized, it should be a priority for you, now that you are entering a new season of commitment to Him. Baptism is an appropriate mark of a new beginning for those who do not recall their baptism, were baptized before they were a believer or feel that their fresh commitment to Christ would benefit by the experience.For those who have been Christians, but haven’t been baptized, it should be a priority for you, now that you are entering a new season of commitment to Him. Baptism is an appropriate mark of a new beginning for those who do not recall their baptism, were baptized before they were a believer or feel that their fresh commitment to Christ would benefit by the experience.