When was the last time you came away from church wondering whether or not you gave your all? Today, we not only talk about the specific attention Israel gave to worship but how different we are in regards to erecting monuments and creating spiritual moments we will never forget.
I'm sure you've heard the phrase "Living It Up". It usually constitutes living a lifestyle that takes full advantage of every opportunity no matter what! This of course includes all sorts of sinful behaviors and choices that eventually lead to hurting those people and others their decisions involve. Today we turn the phrase and Live It "Up" in a way that pleases God and is worshipful.
In order to live a life that could be defined as worshipful, we need to fully comprehend two things. First be aware of our self and the where that leads us, but more importantly be aware of the Spirit and how sensitivity to His leading makes all the difference in the world.
Sometimes we are so focused on seeing the needs around us, we need to step back and create the Need to See in opportunities, in ourselves, and others. If the world had more compassion think of all the great things we could do!
On this special Sunday every year we honor our graduates. Seth Madaris challenges our teens to live a Missional Life.
Life is worship. Life is worship. Yeah we get that, but quite often we treat Sunday as if it is the only worship we do. In this message, Jeremy Kughn uses what is often right in front of us that we cannot see, and challenges us to live a life that worships.
Do you remember that old VBS song, "Read your Bible, Pray every day"? There is immense value in that simple little song. When our life is going off the rails we wonder why it is and why we can't cope. Could the solution be as simple as the tune?
As You Go! A proper reading of the text for the great commission carries a lot more expectation for Christians when it is interpreted correctly. For many people, there is a fear of mission. It usually carries with it a guilt associated with being afraid to GO to places that are risky and dangerous. In this message, Seth Madaris spells out the importance of viewing Mission AS Worship.
In a beautiful scene that illustrates the type of spirit God desires Jesus uses children in an object lesson. There is a certain innocence that children have in their approach to God. As worshippers we should bring that same attitude with us. Similarly Jesus calls Simon Peter to follow him and Simon leaves everything. God loves innocence and trust.