Philippians 2:1-11 "Becoming the Stranger"

Message: “Becoming the Stranger” Philippians 2 :1-11

In this continuation of the series “Encountering the Stranger” we will talk about our call to identify with the Stranger, Alien and Foreigner. Because of Israel’s experience in Egypt and as wanderers on the face of the earth, they were called to treat the foreigner among them as one of their own. It is through identifying with the plight of another that we are able to empathize and assist them. As Christians, we too are called to recognize our ‘alien’ status on earth, living as Kingdom of God people while here on earth.

Hebrews 13:1-3 "Encountering God in the Stranger"

Message: “Encountering God in the Stranger” Hebrews13:1-3

In this message we’ll be looking at passages where God shows up as a stranger. Hospitality was a big deal to the Jewish people and it should be a big deal for Christians as well. We never know when we might Encounter God in a Stranger.

Nehemiah 1:1-4, 2:17-18 Divine Direction: "Faith to Start"

Message: Divine Direction: “Faith to Start” Nehemiah 1:1-4; 2:17-18

In this final segment of “Divine Direction” we’ll focus in on the need to “begin”. You don’t need the faith to get to the finish, you just need the faith to ‘start’. You certainly won’t finish something you don’t start. We’ll be looking how Nehemiah’s burden for Jerusalem turned into divine direction for him to begin something new.

Acts 20:22-24 Divine Direction: "Trust the Process"

Message: Divine Direction: Trust theProcess   Acts 20:22-24

We’re called pay attention to and follow the Spirit’s prompting in our lives. Yet this prompting does not come with ‘certainty’. If you’re not living with a little uncertainty—you’re not living with faith. Also, just because you’re following God’s plan doesn’t mean you won’t experience resistance. In fact, when we follow God’s direction we can expect resistance, but internally and externally. We are not called to be ‘successful’, but to ‘obey’. In obeying, we can have complete confidence in God’s plan for us.

1 Cor. 16:6-11, Prov. 13:20, James 1:5 Divine Direction: "Power to Discern"

Message: 1 Cor. 16:6-11, Prov. 13:20, James 1:5 Divine Direction: "Power to Discern"

1 Thess. 4:3, Prov. 16:2, Col. 3:17 Divine Direction: "Power to Become"

Message: Divine Direction: “Power to Become” 1 Thessalonians4:3; Proverbs 16:2; Colossians 3:17

You haven’t finished your life story. What will you do with the blank pages? The choices you make today will lead you one way or another—but when you know who to trust, you'll always be headed in the Divine Direction.

In this series, we will learn how to seek God's will for our lives and how He cares more about who we are than what we do.

Hebrews 4:14-16 "Let Us Come Boldly"

Message: Hebrews4:14-16 Let Us Come Boldly 

In this message we'll remember who we are by considering God's invitation to come boldly before His throne. While in the Old Testament, the Israelites were afraid to approach God, in the New Testament the dynamic of our relationship has dramatically changed. We have been adopted as God's children. We have the same kind of access to God as a child has to their parent. We can come without fear. We come to God in prayer with all our needs and simply to enjoy His presence. Your 'image of God', the way you see God, whether from an Old Testament big guy in the sky view or a New Testament Abba and friend, makes all the difference in how you approach Him.