Intro I am glad to be back at Living Hope! We have been working through a year long series called “Back to the Basics: Knowing why you believe what you believe.” We are almost at the end now. I am hoping we will finish this series by the end of this month. We have been talking about the church of Jesus…

Introduction: Before we get to far into todays message lets first start with the definition of what disciple and/or discipleship means. Define - Disciple is one who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines of another. Disciple fundamentally can mean - “a follower, or someone who is a learner” A…

Last week, learned how to hear God’s voice and to prepare ourselves to hear God’s voice. You can’t really have a relationship with God if you never hear from him. It has to be a two way communication between you and God. How do you discern God’s voice from the competing voices? How do you know if an…

The intellectual capacity of Jesus Christ’s mind In childhood Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers. In adulthood The Jews there were amazed and asked, “How did this man get such learning without having been taught?” Jesus Christ’s mind was pure T he purity of Jesus Christ’s…

5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your…

What does it mean to ‘Follow Jesus’? I encourage you to take a moment to think about that question. In church, we sometimes talk about following Jesus, but what does that mean? Specifically, we spent time looking at Luke 9:23 . ​ Luke 9:23 NIV Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple…

Illustration: Have Natalia try to put together small puzzle that is missing a piece. It’s frustrating to put a puzzle together only to find that you are missing one or two pieces that keep you from completing it. Many people are frustrated - saved and unsaved alike - because they “feel” as though something,…

Reality Life- Existence, meaning, resource for life exists outside of yourself Death- Creating your own view of living and living by your own resources. And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent,…

The Call “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will…

How are You going to Do Church? You are Special Mission Statement: To Share the Love that God has Shared with Us. Vision Statement: We seek to grow transformed followers of Jesus Christ who purposely engage our community, nation and world with the gospel for the glory of God. who gave himself for us…

Contend for the True Grace of God

Vital Connections Vital Connections Christ is the basis of our Judgments 16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. 17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is…