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Escape
Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024 (message contributor)
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1. Bad Decisions #1
Contributed on Nov 7, 2024
Waiting in times of struggle (either because of our own bad choices or God’s timing) is the ultimate action of faith.
What to eat, what to wear, who to respond to first, what to prioritize at work — each of us makes hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions each day. Some of these choices have larger consequences than others. For starters, who we choose to surround ourselves with, where we live, who we worship, ...read more
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2. Bad Decision #2
Contributed on Nov 7, 2024
God always responds when we repent and return to Jesus
What to eat, what to wear, who to respond to first, what to prioritize at work — each of us makes hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions each day. Some of these choices have larger consequences than others. For starters, who we choose to surround ourselves with, where we live, who we worship, ...read more
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3. Guilt And Shame
Contributed on Nov 7, 2024
If we are ever to fully recover from Guilt and Shame we must choose the spiritual experience of accepting God’s offer of grace and mercy via Jesus’ actions on our behalf.
We continue our series of escape by looking at another area of ourselves that keeps us from experiencing the freedom Jesus’ coming, suffering, dying and rising offer us. The last couple of weeks we spoke about escaping bad decisions, this week I’d like to explore overcoming the lasting effects of ...read more
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4. Religion
Contributed on Nov 7, 2024
Religion imprisons in ritual, Jesus frees us through our willingness to surrender all to Him
We continue our series of escape by looking at another area of ourselves that keeps us from experiencing the freedom Jesus’ coming and rising offer us. The last couple of weeks we spoke about escaping bad decisions and the shame/guilt that accompanies them, this week I’d like to explore how to ...read more
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5. Self
Contributed on Nov 7, 2024
Being Christ-like means surrendering all my life while learning to trust the process of God’s sanctification
We continue our series of “Escape” by looking at another area that keeps us from experiencing the freedom Jesus’ coming and rising offer us. The last few weeks we have spoken about escaping bad decisions, the shame/guilt that accompanies them, trading religion for relationships and even the trap of ...read more
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6. Spirituality
Contributed on Nov 7, 2024
Spirituality is where fear and faith collide. Escaping the trap of spirituality means admitting our limitations, recognizing the call and walking in obedience in spite of our fear.
We continue our series of “Escape” by looking at another area that keeps us from experiencing the freedom Jesus’ coming and rising offer us. The last few weeks we have spoken about escaping bad decisions, the shame/guilt that accompanies them and even trading religion for relationships. This week ...read more
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7. Worry
Contributed on Nov 7, 2024
Worry can be reduced if we are willing to pray, focus on God and live a life worthy of His name.
We continue our series of “Escape” by looking at another area that keeps us from experiencing the freedom Jesus’ coming and rising offer us. The last few weeks we have spoken about escaping bad decisions, the shame/guilt that accompanies them, trading religion for relationships, traps of ...read more