November 07, 2021
Pastor Jeff Manion unpacks what Paul is grateful for in the lives of the Thessalonian believers. Through this conversation, we see following Jesus is evidenced by a faith that works, a love that labors and a hope that endures. We are challenged to both be grateful for those people in our lives who display these attributes and to work toward displaying them in our own lives.
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Pastor Jeff Manion introduces our new sermon series, 26 DAYS OF GRATITUDE . Through this conversation, we see that God has given us many things to be grateful for, including food. We are challenged to develop the habit of gratitude as a way to regularly turn our hearts toward God. Psalm 104:13-15
Pastor Aaron Buer unpacks the teaching of James regarding joy and difficult circumstances. Through this conversation, we see that there is an opportunity to be grateful for the trials we face. We are challenged to let life’s difficulties teach us how to persevere, help us transform and develop our dependence on God. James 1:2-5
Pastor Aaron Buer shares about the spiritual blessings given through Jesus. Through this conversation, we see that those who follow Jesus have been adopted, redeemed and sealed. We are challenged to live out of our new identity in Christ instead of basing our identity on our actions. Ephesians 1:3-14
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