Tag: Faith
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The Simple Gospel: A 7-Day Devotional
Day 1: Credited RighteousnessRomans 4:3-5 “What does Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.’ Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is…
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The Great Exchange
Scriptures:2 Corinthians 5:21 1 Peter 1:3 Romans 6:4Galatians 2:201 Corinthians 15 “Because of the cross, I’m forgiven. But because of the resurrection, I’m free.” Easter Sunday this year wasn’t just a moment in time—it was a divine encounter. A holy interruption. And at the center of it all was the simple yet seismic truth of…
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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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The Upside-Down Parade
Scriptures:Psalm 134Matthew 21:7-11Romans 13:141 Corinthians 3:16-17 The Big Idea: What would it look like to lay down your cloak, and lift up your hands? As Palm Sunday approaches, we’re invited to reflect on a powerful moment in history – Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. But this wasn’t your typical parade. It was, in many ways,…
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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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Seven Days of Redemption: An Easter Devotional Journey
Day 1: The Garden of Surrender – Redemption for Our WillScripture: Luke 22:42-44 42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” 43 An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. 44 And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling…
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An Invested Life is a Rested Life
Scriptures:Psalm 127Genesis 17 Points:1. Positioned2. Purposed3. Powerful The Big Idea: an invested life is a rested life. In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to fall into patterns of exhaustion, anxiety, and constant striving. We often find ourselves building our lives with whatever scraps we can find, desperately trying to protect what we’ve built, and working…
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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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The Upward Call
Scriptures:Psalm 121 Jude 1:24-25Colossians 3:2-3Galatians 2:20Psalm 24:3-4Philippians 3:7-141 Corinthians 13:121 John 3:2Ephesians 3:14-21 Points:1. The Path: Jesus is the Journey2. The Promise: Held by Grace3. The Prize: Knowing Him The Big Idea: Faith is not a hill to climb – it’s a gaze to fix. Have you ever felt like your spiritual journey is an…
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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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