Tag: abraham
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If 17 Years of Leading Linc Has Taught Me Anything
Scriptures:Hebrews 11:1Psalm 68:6Isaiah 43:18-19 Seventeen years. It’s a long time to be doing anything – let alone building church in a changing world. And yet, standing on the other side of nearly two decades of ministry, we can tell you this: we feel like we’re just getting started. When we launched Linc Church with 14…
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Open House: a Sanctuary in the City
There’s something about walking into church on a Sunday morning – something sacred, something familiar. You can feel it before the first song is sung or the first word is preached. The atmosphere is thick with expectation, even before a single seat is filled. There’s one word that rings true: Sanctuary. It’s hard to explain…
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Understanding the Condition of Your Soul
Scriptures:Romans 5:1-5 “Are you aware of the true condition of your soul?” Most of us are far more aware of what we’re doing than how we’re feeling. Our schedules are full. Our calendars are color-coded. Our to-do lists are endless. But our souls? Often neglected. Numb. Tired. Quietly crying out for attention beneath the noise.…
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Sunday Stories: The Grace in Which We Stand
Scriptures:Romans 5 “Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God… and we now stand in grace.” Romans 5:1–2 There is a grace in which we stand. Not a grace we visit on Sundays. Not a grace we hope for when things fall apart. But a constant, unshakable, undeserved foundation that we…
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Open House: Grit & Grace
Grit & Grace We love to talk about grace—and rightly so. Grace is God’s unearned favor, His empowering presence, His kindness poured out. But grace doesn’t stand alone. Running parallel to grace is grit—the God-given tenacity to keep going, to pioneer, to build, to break ground even when the odds are stacked. Abraham didn’t just…
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Prioritising the Promise
Scriptures:Romans 4Hebrews 11:1Ephesians 3:20Psalm 23:5Genesis 15:6 “We become what we most consistently consume.” Romans 4 presents a bold and freeing truth: God’s promises are not earned by our performance, but received through faith. In a world obsessed with output, statistics, and status, Paul’s words stop us in our tracks: “It was not through the law…
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Open House: Unlocking Team Potential: the Four Types You Lead
The Four Types of People on Every Team (And How to Lead Them Well) Every team, every organization, every family—even every church—has four types of people in the room. Knowing who they are isn’t about labeling or limiting people; it’s about leading with clarity. When we can identify the different levels of engagement and attitude…
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Open House: Momentum in the Middle
Momentum in the Middle: Leading Through Change with Clarity, Consistency & Collaboration Term One often comes in hot—with energy, vision, and a collective sense of we’re going to do this! But what happens when the hype fades and the hard work begins? Welcome to Term Two. This is where momentum is tested. Where conviction is…
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Open House: the Honor Code
The Honor Code: Unlocking Kingdom Favor In a world where self-promotion, competition, and entitlement dominate the landscape, there is a kingdom key hidden in plain sight—honor. Honor isn’t just a cultural courtesy or an old-fashioned virtue; it is a spiritual force that unlocks the favor of God in our lives. It is the posture of…
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Open House: the Unfair Advantage
The Unfair Advantage: Unlocking God’s Favour Through Humility In a world that often celebrates pride and self-promotion, there’s a powerful, counter-cultural truth hidden in plain sight: humility is the key that unlocks God’s favor in our lives. This “unfair advantage” isn’t about manipulating circumstances or outperforming others. Instead, it’s about aligning our hearts with God’s…
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