MOTIVATE – Start with the End I played on many sport teams when I was younger. At the beginning of each season we would start practices with “warm-ups”. In reality, they were more like “shutdowns” because all the exercise and running in warm-ups nearly took many of us out before we even began practice!…
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Gospel Values: Spiritual Growth (John 15)
MOTIVATE What were the first words God said to man? “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it…” Genesis 1:28 What were the last words Jesus said to man before returning to Heaven? “Go and make disciples of all nations…” Matthew 28:18 What is the purpose of life and salvation? “Everyone who…
Gospel Values: Loving Others (1 John 4:7-21)
MOTIVATE There was a popular children’s book by Margery Williams, called The Velveteen Rabbit. It tells the story of a little boy and his toys. Of course, in imaginary world the toys and the boy’s stuffed rabbit and rocking horse have a conversation: “What is real? The velveteen rabbit asked the horse. “Does it mean…
Gospel Values: God (1 John 1-2:2)
MOTIVATE As many of you know, owning a home can be a lot of work. There is constant upkeep and maintenance; everything from outside property and yardwork to inside cleaning and repair projects. Last week I helped a friend and church member replace ceiling drywall. Fun stuff! The contrast is renting a home. When you…
Growing Godly Generations 