Generosity is not something you do, but something you are. When you give, you acknowledge God as the center of your life. Just think what it would look like if we led the way with extravagant generosity, not only as individuals, but as the church?
Have you ever prayed for something risky? Maybe you've prayed for God to use you or to test you. These prayers can be life changers, and that kind of change can be scary. What if God answers our prayers in ways we aren't prepared for or didn't plan for? Are you willing to take the risk?
Life throws all kinds of things our way. No matter how careful we try to be, we will still inevitably face things like failure and heartbreak. We can't avoid these challenging aspects of life, but with God's help our hardships can be an opportunity. It's time to grow.
Why is it so important to have a small group of spiritually grounded people you can rely on? What can we learn from the early church about what it means to be a community of believers.
The Bible reveals a variety of roles, names and identities associated with Jesus the Christ. Many of us are familiar with Christ’s well-known titles: Son of God, The Good Shepherd, King of Kings. Others such as Stone, Door, and Mediator are not as well known or understood. What will we find by digging deep into the lesser names of Jesus the Christ?
Sociologists tell us our world is rapidly changing. We live hectic lives which leads us into cocooning. What is cocooning? It’s described as driving home, opening the garage door, walking into your home, turning on the TV, ordering dinner on-line to be delivered and never going outside the walls of your home. How many of us can say we really "know" our neighbors? This series will lead us into a deeper understanding of why we need to get outside our doors and know the people around us.
