Sunday, December 22, 2024
Episode 4: Surprise Me
“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given…” Isaiah 9:6
“And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.” Luke 2:6–7
Three Surprising Things About God’s Gift To Us:
- Jesus understands me more than I think.
“We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.” Hebrews 4:15–16 - Jesus loves me more than I can comprehend.
“And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.” Ephesians 3:18–19 - Jesus can do more than I could ever imagine.
“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.” Ephesians 3:20–21
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Episode 3: The Gift Of Peace
“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given…” Isaiah 9:6
“One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and started out. As they sailed across, Jesus settled down for a nap. But soon a fierce storm came down on the lake. The boat was filling with water, and they were in real danger. The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and the raging waves. Suddenly the storm stopped and all was calm. Then he asked them, “Where is your faith?” The disciples were terrified and amazed. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “When he gives a command, even the wind and waves obey him!”” Luke 8:22-25
- Our peace grows best when living on purpose .
“One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and started out.” Luke 8:22 - Our peace will constantly face tests .
“As they sailed across, Jesus settled down for a nap. But soon a fierce storm came down on the lake. The boat was filling with water, and they were in real danger. The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and the raging waves. Suddenly the storm stopped and all was calm.” Luke 8:23-24 - Our peace is based on a “who”, not a “what” .
“Then he asked them, “Where is your faith?” The disciples were terrified and amazed. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “When he gives a command, even the wind and waves obey him!”” Luke 8:25
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Episode 2: Think Better
“A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of.” John 10:10
How To Think Better
- Feed my mind with the truth .
“People need more than bread for their life; they must feed on every word of God.” Matthew 4:4
“I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words. I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise.” Psalm 119:147–148
“Lord, how I love your Word. I think about it all day long.” Psalm 119:97 - Free my mind from destructive thoughts .
“Though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. Our weapons have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish any argument and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 - Focus my mind on the promises of God .
“Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse.” Philippians 4:8
“Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.” Colossians 3:2
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Episode 1: Better Than Last Year
“A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of.” John 10:10
- Grow from the pain of last year.
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” Romans 8:28 - Purpose each moment for this year.
“All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. So I run with purpose in every step…” 1 Corinthians 9:25–26 - Thank God through every year.
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
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