Give Up-Week 3: Give Up Superiority March 17-21

God doesn’t care about the artificial lines we draw to make ourselves feel superior to others. In God’s eyes, we are all equal. God’s Word and His message of salvation are far more important than and superior to any lines we draw in the sand, any distinctions we make among us. We need to give…

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Give Up-Week 2: Give Up Expectations March 10-14

Not a day goes by that something isn’t expected of you, or you expect something of someone else.  We have expectations of ourselves and God, too, and they are not always healthy.  When our expectations are based on God’s Word, they will never fail to be met. Cast aside your expectations, trust in God, and…

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Give Up-Week 1: Give Up Control March 3-7

We are used to having control over so many things that we often fail to seek God’s will for our lives, and we try to call all the shots ourselves. Everything in culture teaches us to take control. You must take charge, make it happen, and control your destiny. But the truth behind our need…

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Identity Crisis- Week 5: Identity in Christ February 17-21

Jesus Christ alone holds the right and authority to define our identity. We are His children, made in His image, and His divine presence is actively at work within us. Discovering our true identity begins with developing an intimate relationship with Him. Our identity in Christ is rooted in God’s grace, not our achievements or…

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Identity Crisis Week 4: How Christ Transforms Identity February 10-14

The biblical story of Saul’s encounter with Christ on the road to Damascus demonstrates the transformative power of conversion. Before Paul’s encounter with Jesus, he over-identified with his Jewish heritage, his education, and his zealous but misguided religious fervor, positioning himself in opposition to Christ. This reflects a common human tendency to over-identify with certain…

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Identity Crisis-Week 3: Identity and Idolatry February 3-7

Idolatry significantly shapes and impacts identity; causing individuals to become like what they worship. Worshiping created things over the Creator distorts our sense of self. Scripture tells many stories that illustrate how idolatry leads to spiritual blindness and the loss of true identity as imagebearers of God. What is essential? Return to God, seek identity…

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Identity Crisis-Week 1: The Biblical Basis for Identity January 20-24

There is much confusion around identity in modern culture. Human beings are created by God in His image. Our identity is embodied, meaning our physical bodies are integral to our identity. We are created with purpose and are morally accountable to God, not autonomous beings. Sin has marred our understanding of identity, but through Jesus…

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Week 3 Choosing Victory January 13-17

There are things we cannot control, like our past, our genetics, other people’s actions and our external circumstances.  While we may not have control over the circumstances life throws at us, we always have the ability to choose our responses and attitudes. This week, we will see how important it is to refuse a victim…

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