Like Elisha, we can be a disarming presence in the midst of conflict
Dealing with conflict calls for spiritual maturity and discernment. It calls for situational wisdom and relational intelligence.
If we're open to it, God's grace shapes us through the lessons of time and makes it possible to heal broken relationships.
Title: Prayer and Peace of Mind Text: Philippians 4:4-9 Summary: In times of stress, we can find circumstance-defying peace of mind through prayer. Key words: peace, peace of mind, stress, crisis, supplication, consciousness, anxiety, fear, presence of God, ask, seek, knock, sentinel, guard, Christ Jesus, always, in everything, trust, comfort, stubborn confession, confidence, faith
Title: Worries and Wonders Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 Summary: Jesus calls us beyond worry by pointing to evidence all around us of God's generous abundance
Title: Known and Loved Summary: The psalmist, David, reflects on God's nearness as his source of life and constant companion. In doing so, he reminds us that we matter infinitely and unconditionally to God. Keywords: Biology, birth, human reproduction, science and faith, meaning of life, intrinsic worth, omniscience, omnipresence, love, unconditional, accident, womb, image of God, being and doing, relationship
Summary: We hear the phrase "You got this!" all the time. In this sermon, we examine this phrase's call for independence and compare it to biblical principles of being dependent on Jesus. In the end, we begin to bear fruit once we say, "we don't got this," and acknowledge our dependence on Christ, our vine that sustains and empowers us.