As promised, here’s Francis Chan’s second session of Surrender SIN. Keep your eye out in the next couple of weeks as we finish our Surrender series with Surrender SELF.
Read MoreUnfortunately, each of us carries a sin nature that we were born with, so we will all carry a certain amount of debris on us. Throughout our lives, we do have choices as to how much debris we pick up from the places we go and the people we associate with.
Read MoreNo matter how hard life gets, something inside of us convinces us that we shouldn’t ask for help. We try to walk through deep valleys of trial and pain, relying solely on our own strength. In reality, it’s just not possible.
Read MoreLast week we introduced the concept of Surrendering our Status. Francis Chan encouraged us to give up our constant desire for popularity in the world’s eyes, in order to truly follow Christ. Today, we’re going to dive deeper into that concept.
Read MoreOur goal tonight is to challenge the concept that our labels are found on the outside. It doesn’t matter what label is on the outside. It’s what’s on the inside that really matters!
Read MoreAs we walk through life, there are going to be people who disappoint us and let us down. Though we realize that no one’s perfect, some people may even go out of their way to make our life a struggle. Maybe you know a few people like that.
Read MoreOver the past couple of weeks in our Surrender series, we’ve looked at what it would mean to “Surrender Stuff”. Specifically, we’ve explored the tough truth that many of us are “Possessed” by our possessions. This week, Francis Chan is going to move us into the theme of “Surrender Status”.
Read MoreWhat is your Declaration Of Beliefs, or your Manifesto? Not sure? Here’s a few questions to guide you. What are your core beliefs? What beliefs do you hold in your heart and know to be true?
Read MoreIn our lives, work or school, family life or social settings feel overwhelming. Sometimes it’s the layering of all those things that become too much. Add to all of that our goals and aspirations that we feel called to reach, but then they might fall apart as well. In these moments, life feels impossible!
Read MoreAs we work our way through the month of December, we have continued with our Ignited Christmas series. In this series, we’ve used some of IgniterMedia.com’s Christmas Mini-Movies. Today, we’ll be looking at some of the Nativity story inconsistencies and inaccuracies that we quote as Believers.
Read MoreThis week, we’re talking about the annual Christmas battle between Jesus and Santa. Within this battle, the debate over festive greetings also wages. Should we stand firm in proclaiming “Merry Christmas” no matter what? Is it acceptable for a Christian to say “Happy Holidays” or “Seasons Greetings?” Every Christmas…this is a thing!
Read MoreJust about everyone has some general dreams and aspirations. For some people, it might be as simple as learning the family business or as lofty as becoming the President of the United States. For others, their dreams include riches or popularity. Still, others have no desire for either of those things but instead, dream of serving God or fellow man in some capacity.
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