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Jun 24, 2013 - Jun 26, 2013 Proverbs 13:10-20; Romans 12; 1 Corinthians 5:1-3 Our society of isolated, distant individuals teaches a false philosophy: “Live and let live.” To those who have escaped from an oppressive, controlling government, that sounds like a haven…a long-lost dream realized. But when we flesh out that motto, it often leads to peril. We need each other! Even those who don't think so. Even those who seem totally self-sufficient, strong, and stable. Christians are unwise when they remain out of touch and live in secrecy. Being responsible includes being accountable, not just to God but also to one another. Dropping Your Guard: The Value of Open Relationships read more

Jun 19, 2013 - Jun 21, 2013 Joshua 24 There came a time when the ancient Hebrews had to make decisions on their own. No longer could they rely on their leader Joshua to stand before them and command that they go in this direction or that. He was soon to die, and they would be responsible for their own actions. So Joshua called the people together and confronted them with the facts. His final speech can be summarized in three words: “choose for yourselves” (Joshua 24:15). These three words apply so perfectly to us today as we consider how to build congregational relationships. Dropping Your Guard: The Value of Open Relationships read more

Jun 19, 2013 - Jun 21, 2013 Joshua 24 There came a time when the ancient Hebrews had to make decisions on their own. No longer could they rely on their leader Joshua to stand before them and command that they go in this direction or that. He was soon to die, and they would be responsible for their own actions. So Joshua called the people together and confronted them with the facts. His final speech can be summarized in three words: “choose for yourselves” (Joshua 24:15). These three words apply so perfectly to us today as we consider how to build congregational relationships. Dropping Your Guard: The Value of Open Relationships read more

Jun 19, 2013 - Jun 21, 2013 Joshua 24 There came a time when the ancient Hebrews had to make decisions on their own. No longer could they rely on their leader Joshua to stand before them and command that they go in this direction or that. He was soon to die, and they would be responsible for their own actions. So Joshua called the people together and confronted them with the facts. His final speech can be summarized in three words: “choose for yourselves” (Joshua 24:15). These three words apply so perfectly to us today as we consider how to build congregational relationships. Dropping Your Guard: The Value of Open Relationships read more

Jun 19, 2013 - Jun 21, 2013 Joshua 24 There came a time when the ancient Hebrews had to make decisions on their own. No longer could they rely on their leader Joshua to stand before them and command that they go in this direction or that. He was soon to die, and they would be responsible for their own actions. So Joshua called the people together and confronted them with the facts. His final speech can be summarized in three words: “choose for yourselves” (Joshua 24:15). These three words apply so perfectly to us today as we consider how to build congregational relationships. Dropping Your Guard: The Value of Open Relationships read more

Jun 14, 2013 - Jun 18, 2013 Joshua 23; Judges 1; 1 Corinthians 12:12-18 Meaningful, healthy relationships need the right kind of environment to flourish. Before we can expect to nurture genuine assimilation, some things gotta go! Just as tender plants require special care and the absence of things that assault growth, so do groups of believers who desire to cultivate relationships. Centuries ago, as God led the ancient Hebrews into the Promised Land, He specifically instructed them to clear the territory of the foreign tribes and to rid themselves of the influence of Canaanite civilization. From this example, we can draw an analogy for today. Dropping Your Guard: The Value of Open Relationships read more

Jun 14, 2013 - Jun 18, 2013 Joshua 23; Judges 1; 1 Corinthians 12:12-18 Meaningful, healthy relationships need the right kind of environment to flourish. Before we can expect to nurture genuine assimilation, some things gotta go! Just as tender plants require special care and the absence of things that assault growth, so do groups of believers who desire to cultivate relationships. Centuries ago, as God led the ancient Hebrews into the Promised Land, He specifically instructed them to clear the territory of the foreign tribes and to rid themselves of the influence of Canaanite civilization. From this example, we can draw an analogy for today. Dropping Your Guard: The Value of Open Relationships read more

Jun 14, 2013 - Jun 18, 2013 Joshua 23; Judges 1; 1 Corinthians 12:12-18 Meaningful, healthy relationships need the right kind of environment to flourish. Before we can expect to nurture genuine assimilation, some things gotta go! Just as tender plants require special care and the absence of things that assault growth, so do groups of believers who desire to cultivate relationships. Centuries ago, as God led the ancient Hebrews into the Promised Land, He specifically instructed them to clear the territory of the foreign tribes and to rid themselves of the influence of Canaanite civilization. From this example, we can draw an analogy for today. Dropping Your Guard: The Value of Open Relationships read more

Jun 14, 2013 - Jun 18, 2013 Joshua 23; Judges 1; 1 Corinthians 12:12-18 Meaningful, healthy relationships need the right kind of environment to flourish. Before we can expect to nurture genuine assimilation, some things gotta go! Just as tender plants require special care and the absence of things that assault growth, so do groups of believers who desire to cultivate relationships. Centuries ago, as God led the ancient Hebrews into the Promised Land, He specifically instructed them to clear the territory of the foreign tribes and to rid themselves of the influence of Canaanite civilization. From this example, we can draw an analogy for today. Dropping Your Guard: The Value of Open Relationships read more

Jun 11, 2013 - Jun 13, 2013 Numbers 35; Joshua 20; Psalm 31 Although many Christians seem to have perfect lives, we know better! Believers are not only a long way from perfection; we struggle with the battles that plague all humans. Like everyone, we find ourselves in need of shelters—places of refuge where we can heal and be renewed. People without Christ often seek refuge in corner bars where they can meet with friends and forget life's troubles. But where can Christians turn when we've been pushed around, misunderstood, and bruised with adversity? The answer for us today is not unlike the answer for the ancient Hebrews. Dropping Your Guard: The Value of Open Relationships read more

Jun 11, 2013 - Jun 13, 2013 Numbers 35; Joshua 20; Psalm 31 Although many Christians seem to have perfect lives, we know better! Believers are not only a long way from perfection; we struggle with the battles that plague all humans. Like everyone, we find ourselves in need of shelters—places of refuge where we can heal and be renewed. People without Christ often seek refuge in corner bars where they can meet with friends and forget life's troubles. But where can Christians turn when we've been pushed around, misunderstood, and bruised with adversity? The answer for us today is not unlike the answer for the ancient Hebrews. Dropping Your Guard: The Value of Open Relationships read more

Jun 11, 2013 - Jun 13, 2013 Numbers 35; Joshua 20; Psalm 31 Although many Christians seem to have perfect lives, we know better! Believers are not only a long way from perfection; we struggle with the battles that plague all humans. Like everyone, we find ourselves in need of shelters—places of refuge where we can heal and be renewed. People without Christ often seek refuge in corner bars where they can meet with friends and forget life's troubles. But where can Christians turn when we've been pushed around, misunderstood, and bruised with adversity? The answer for us today is not unlike the answer for the ancient Hebrews. Dropping Your Guard: The Value of Open Relationships read more

Jun 11, 2013 - Jun 13, 2013 Numbers 35; Joshua 20; Psalm 31 Although many Christians seem to have perfect lives, we know better! Believers are not only a long way from perfection; we struggle with the battles that plague all humans. Like everyone, we find ourselves in need of shelters—places of refuge where we can heal and be renewed. People without Christ often seek refuge in corner bars where they can meet with friends and forget life's troubles. But where can Christians turn when we've been pushed around, misunderstood, and bruised with adversity? The answer for us today is not unlike the answer for the ancient Hebrews. Dropping Your Guard: The Value of Open Relationships read more

Jun 6, 2013 - Jun 10, 2013 1 Corinthians 13 What is love? If we were to ask 10 people that question, we would probably get at least 10 different answers. And there are many different kinds of love. We feel affection toward those we admire and who warm our hearts. We love our friends with whom we feel a deep connection. And we feel romantic love toward a spouse. But the highest form of love is charity—the type of devotion that seeks the highest good of another. This love serves unconditionally, regardless the cost. The Bible talks about this kind of sacrificial love in 1 Corinthians 13. Dropping Your Guard: The Value of Open Relationships read more

Jun 6, 2013 - Jun 10, 2013 1 Corinthians 13 What is love? If we were to ask 10 people that question, we would probably get at least 10 different answers. And there are many different kinds of love. We feel affection toward those we admire and who warm our hearts. We love our friends with whom we feel a deep connection. And we feel romantic love toward a spouse. But the highest form of love is charity—the type of devotion that seeks the highest good of another. This love serves unconditionally, regardless the cost. The Bible talks about this kind of sacrificial love in 1 Corinthians 13. Dropping Your Guard: The Value of Open Relationships read more