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This Sermon title is, "Success vs Health". This is the 2nd sermon in a new series called "You've heard; I (Jesus) say". We're exploring paradigm shifts from the Sermon on the Mount. Paradigm means our viewpoint, patterns, behavior. In the Bible, it means Old Reality (Old Testament) vs New Reality (New Testament). We need “new glasses” to see it. Adam & Eve were wearing the “new glasses”= perfect relationship with God. Sermon on the Mount is all about paradigm shifts. Jesus’ 2nd Paradigm shift was to s

Sermon title is, "Mother to Midwife". This is the beginning of a new sermon series called "You've heard; I (Jesus) say". We're exploring paradigm shifts from the Sermon on the Mount. Paradigm means our viewpoint, patterns, behavior. Old Reality (Old Testament) vs New Reality (New Testament). Mother to Midwife: Your growth is my success, Moving from Self focused to other focused. Paradigm shift of Big Church to Small Church requires more responsibility, greater participation, higher accountability Jesus

"New Wine, New Wineskins" Pastor Rawley brings in the new year considering the need to put New Wine into New Wineskins as this New Year begins. Jesus tells us what happens when New Wine is put in old wineskins. Matt 9:17 The Kingdom of God is the New Wine, we are the Wineskins. The Wine is more important than the Wineskins. Jesus is showing us the new Reality. We must be born again in order to contain the Kingdom of God. John 2:1-11 Jesus changed the water into Wine

Pastor Steve speaks about Vision – personal vision for 2021. Are we ready for change? He lists 3 key aspects of personal vision: 1-Having a clear personal vision 2-Developing a clear purpose for our lives, in line with our vision 3-Relationships in line with our vision Prov 29:18 Without vision people perish or are unrestrained Eph 6:19-20 Paul had a clear, passionate vision

Love in the midst of uncertainty. Christmas & Advent in the midst of CoV19. The heart of our Christmas should go from tree/stockings/gifts, etc., to Jesus. Joseph had love for Mary and was going to divorce her quietly until an angel came to him in a dream. Examples of Love & worship by the shepherds & the wise men. John’s instruction about love 1 John 4:7-10

Joy in the midst of uncertainty Pastor Sam continues the Advent series, asking “What does joy look like?” What is the World’s Joy vs Biblical Joy? The World’s joy is temporary & dependent on current circumstance. True Joy is fundamental, lasting happiness, based on God’s word & promises. Pastor Sam Suggested 2 things to discuss during a short breakout. 1-Share a time when you experienced God’s joy in a difficult situation. 2-What practical steps can you take in order to “see Jesus” and “remain in Jesus”?

Pastor Steve continues the Advent series with "Peace in the midst of uncertainty". Hope leads to Peace, which leads to Joy, which leads to Love – all which centers on Jesus. The world’s concept of peace (via WikiPedia) vs a Christian theological one. What are the ingredients of peace? Confidence – Approval - Assurance - Lack of fear – Awe, but in the right measure. Why the difference between Jesus’ words in John 14:27 vs Matthew 10:34 ?

Hope is is the Confident Expectation of Coming Good Advent is here, which is a new hope - God’s coming. We must renew our minds, knowing that God is always with us, ready to provide for all our needs. We must Dwell in God’s PRESENCE, Trust for His PROVISION, Rely on His POWER & Believe His PROMISE. CoVID has cancelled many things, but HOPE is not cancelled!! Group questions for your consideration: 1) In what ways has it been difficult to maintain a sense of strength and hope in these last months? 2) What

How to overcome worry during these perilous and threatening times. We need to have a promise of God on our lips every morning when we get up. We need to transform our minds; interrupt thoughts of fear or negativity (Rom 12:2) Combat the “I feel” thoughts by remembering what “I know” from the Word. Practice Scriptural positive thinking (Phil 4:8), God will provide your needs, no need to worry.

Disciples left Everything to follow Jesus. Peter was thinking: What reward will I get for giving up everything & following Jesus? What benefit is there from following Jesus? Why am I living this Kingdom life? What can we learn from the parable of the owner of a vineyard who hired men from morning to evening, then paid them all the same? Why does God sometimes seem unfair? Pastor Sam suggested 2 topics for discussion: 1. Share a time when you experienced the grace of God. 2. What impact did it have on you