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Our Best Life Now
Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 7, 2007 (message contributor)
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1. "We" Instead Of "Me"
Contributed on Oct 7, 2007
We enjoy our best life now if we shift from a "me" to a "we" mentality
Last December 2004, Joel Osteen’s “Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential” hit the number one slot on the New York Times bestsellers list. Personally, I have qualms about its “name it and claim it” or prosperity theology. That’s why I don’t endorse the book.[1] Publishers ...read more
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2. Made One To Be One
Contributed on Nov 2, 2007
We were united with Christ so we can unite with each other
Someone said, “The greatest argument for Christianity is Christians. There is nothing more compelling than those who live the life of Christ.” But do you know that the greatest argument against Christianity is Christians also? There is nothing more discouraging than Christians who don’t live the ...read more
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3. How To Be One
Contributed on Nov 3, 2007
Since Christ made unity possible, let us pursue unity.
God Himself declared that unity is not only possible but most of all powerful. Looking down at the Tower of Babel, He said: “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them.”[1] Of course, God scattered those who ...read more
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4. Enjoy Life Together Part 1
Contributed on Jan 5, 2008
Christ has set us free so we can serve one another in love through the power of the Spirit.
In the movie “Cast Away,” Tom Hanks played the role of Chuck Noland, a Fed Ex executive who was stranded in an uninhabited island because of a plane crash. During his 1,500 days in that lonely island, he made an imaginary friend out of volleyball. He named it “Wilson.” There was even a scene where ...read more
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5. Enjoy Life Together Part 2
Contributed on Feb 19, 2008
It’s all about God... and each other!
This morning, I want to try something different. Usually, I give at least three points in a message. Some of you commented… you know who you are…God also knows… that at times I try to cram so many things in a sermon. You feel like you’re trying to drink from a fire hydrant. So, to give you a break, ...read more
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6. Enjoy Life Together Part 3
Contributed on Feb 19, 2008
Let us assess ourselves accurately, accept our place in the body and assist others through our gifts.
Dr. Francis Schaeffer, a noted Evangelical thinker, wrote, “Our relationship with each other is the criterion the world uses to judge whether our message is truthful—Christian community is the final defense of our faith.”[1] Today we will look at how we can enjoy life together as a ...read more