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Connecting To God
Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015 (message contributor)
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1. Through Small Group Bible Study
Contributed on May 28, 2015
We are to order our priorities around those of Jesus and arrange our lives in the example of Jesus. The challenge of doing this in the face of the world is monumental to say the least. The answer to living the life Jesus calls us to live in small groups
Small Groups James 5:16, Hebrews 3:13-14 When I graduated from seminary and moved back to New Orleans, my best friend from college called me and invited me to go to a restaurant on Old Metairie Road where they had installed a sand volleyball court. I had never played sand volleyball and so we ...read more
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2. The Character Of A Disciple
Contributed on May 28, 2015
What are the characteristics of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. This sermon seeks to answer that question
The Character of a Disciple 1 John 4:16-17 “Would you tell me which way I ought to go from here?” asked Alice. “That depends a good deal on where you want to get,” said the Cat. “I really don’t care where” replied Alice. “Then it doesn’t ...read more
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3. Through Fasting
Contributed on May 28, 2015
It's one of the most ancient of spiritual disciplines but the most neglected today. This sermon seeks to answer why we should fast and how to do it
Fasting: A Means of Grace Matthew 6:16-18 Carl Lundquist was President of Bethel College for almost 30 years. In the latter part of his life, he began to study the Spiritual Disciplines of the Christian faith and build them into his life, especially those he had not practiced, including the ...read more
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4. Living In Grace
Contributed on May 28, 2015
Grace touches all aspects of our lives. Life is all by grace. God’s grace is always available to you. How can we access it and live by it?
Living in God’s Amazing Grace 2 Cor. 6:1-2 (NCV) "So we beg you: DO NOT let the grace that you received from God be for nothing!" This summer, we looked at God’s grace and this Fall we’ve learned about the Means of receiving God's grace throughout our lives which Methodists ...read more
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5. The Disciplines Of Connecting To God
Contributed on May 28, 2015
This sermon is an overview of the Spiritual Disciplines and why we need them in our life
The Disciplines of Connecting to God 2 Peter 3:18 James Bryan Smith tells the story of Craig, a zoo architect, who took part in a course focusing on becoming like Christ through the practice of spiritual disciplines and began to notice some real changes in the way he behaved toward others. One ...read more
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6. Through Prayer
Contributed on May 28, 2015
This message looks at prayer and listening to God as a means of connecting to Him
Prayer: A Means of Grace 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Elementary age children were asked to write a “Dear God” prayers: 7-year old Debbie prayed, “Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much.” Hank, 7 ...read more
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7. Through Daily Scripture Reading
Contributed on May 28, 2015
This message look at daily Scripture reading as a mans to connect with God and hear His voice
Reading Scripture 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Evangelist Robert L. Sumner in his book The Wonders of the Word of God tells about a man in Kansas City who was severely injured in an explosion. The victim’s face was badly disfigured, and he lost his eyesight as well as both hands. He had just become a ...read more
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8. Get Connected
Contributed on May 28, 2015
We’re made for connection Why? Because we’re created in the image of God, who is a relational God, and more than anything wants to have a personal relationship with you.
Spiritually Connected Ephesians 2:10-18 Stephen Arterburn and Bill Farrel tell the story of a small boy pleading with his parents for the gifts he wants for Christmas and when he doesn’t think he’s getting anywhere writes a letter to God about the Christmas presents he wanted. "I've ...read more
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9. Through Worship
Contributed on May 28, 2015
This sermon looks at worship and connecting to God
Worship 1 Chronicles 16:23-36 In this series, we’re looking at the six keys to connecting with God. We call these the Means of Grace, they are a means or conduit of experiencing God’s grace in our lives and connecting with God. Last week, we looked the power of being in a small group ...read more