Sunday, January 26, 2014

I Am Fathered: Sermon Recap

Ephesians 6:1-4

Big Idea:
We love like Jesus when we submit to the authority over us and serve those under our authority.

From Who Do You Think You Are?: A sermon series on Ephesians

SERMON AUDIO
WORSHIP SET-LIST

Here are some highlights from the message. If you share any of these on your social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) please use this link as a reference:
  •  Men are to cultivate joy as the atmosphere of their homes.
  • Children worship God by obeying their parents, parents worship God by training their children.
  • Fathers, you are the pastors of your homes.  
  • If you don't discipline your children, you're being unloving toward them. 
  • The best way to instruct your children is by living it yourself—by following Christ and showing your children to do the same.


For your reflection this week we've got two options for the same song:

Rock:


Mellow:

Monday, January 20, 2014

I Am Loved: Sermon Recap

Ephesians 5:22-33

Big Idea:
Marriage exists to demonstrate God's love to a self-serving world.

From Who Do You Think You Are?: A sermon series on Ephesians

SERMON AUDIO
WORSHIP SET-LIST

Here are some highlights from the message. If you share any of these on your social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) please use this link as a reference: http://ow.ly/sLM25
  •  When we love like Jesus, it reveals the power, wisdom, and goodness of God. 
  • "Submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ" means giving yourself for the other person in the relationship out of regard for Christ. 
  • Husbands and wives, you aren't competing. You're on the same team.
  • Sacrificial love in marriage, in your family, in your job, in life, means looking beyond the person in front of you and responding to Christ.
  • Wives give themselves up by respectfully following their husband's leadership.
  • Husbands give themselves up by sacrificially serving their wives. 

Visit Laura Kauffman's blog to read her post, "Submit, Woman!" which Lee made reference to in his message. 

Monday, January 13, 2014

Imitate God: Sermon Recap

Ephesians 5:1-21

Big Idea:
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. - Ephesians 5:1

SERMON AUDIO
WORSHIP SET-LIST

Here are some highlights from the message. If you share any of these on your social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) please use this link as a reference: http://goo.gl/qrbjf2
  • Love is giving of yourself for the benefit of someone else. 
  • As Christians, what we do flows out of what God has done for us.
  • Imitating God requires walking in love and walking in light.
  • When we give of ourselves for the benefit of others, it is a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. It is worship. 
  • The way we expose the works of darkness is not by shouting, but by living in stark contrast to them. 
  • A choice to be thankful defeats a spirit of covetousness.
  • Be quick to love by giving in for the sake of others. 





Monday, January 6, 2014

Because of God's Love: Sermon Recap

1 John 3:1-3

Big Idea:
God's love changes who you are when you put your faith in Jesus.

SERMON AUDIO
WORSHIP SET-LIST

Here are some highlights from the message. If you share any of these on your social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) please use this link as a reference: http://ow.ly/sjEHc
  • God's love changes who we are, who we will be, and who we should be. 
  • God's love often goes unnoticed. Open your eyes.
  • Behold! What peculiar, out-of-this-world sort of love the Father has given to us!