Collegeside Church of Christ

There is a difference in Saving Faith and Walking with Jesus Winning with Jesus is living a life dependent on Jesus Jesus knows what good is. Don't let what you see limit what you believe is. Nothing is insignificant with Jesus Spiritual Growth and significance come from small obedience over long periods of time. How dependent you are on Jesus is the foundation for how meaningful you walk with Jes...

Following Jesus is the priority for all believers. Your relationship with Jesus is the foundation for for inviting others. You lead people to Jesus or yourself. Jesus invites you to follow him. Who is your first.

If you don't confess sin, you won't confess. If you don't confess sin, you can't confess Jesus. John the Baptist knew who he was and who he was not. Confession is built on courage. True confession requires all the truth. Your confession works best with your God-Given role.

Jesus Chose Flesh Jesus Chose to Dwell among us. Jesus Became Flesh, what will we become?

What is Light? Light Affects Everything. When You Have Life you have Light! Ask Jesus of more of who he is. John 1:1-16

Jesus is the King of Your Everything. Jesus knows where to work in your life. Jesus was with God in the beginning. What Jesus wants to do is good. Jesus is the word. When God speaks he wants you to listen. Jesus wants you to be saved and transformed. John 1:1-5

Knowing Something Means Nothing unless you act on it. Three Visits by Angels. Three Experiences. Three Directives Joseph obeys three times. To Grow Dynamic Faith: 1. Say Yes to God in your plans 2.Say yes to what is right 3. Keep Saying Yes to God. Trust God in the Zig Zags

Motivation Matters! Do people know when they become the villain? If you want to be a Villain: - Use your platform for your Glory. - Refuse to Server Others - Choose the wrong transformation The Road to Jesus begins with his Gift and our Step. All sin separates us from the Father Why are you doing what you are doing? Who are you in this story?

It is easy to underestimate what is true. Bethlehem was close enough to be overlooked but far enough not to be included. What is bigger is not always better. The scandal of Christmas shows us underestimated. Don't underestimate Jesus ability to do everything he said he would do. Don't underestimate how God can work through you

Unchecked Conflict Leads to relational Breakdown. When Conflict becomes entertainment , culture disintegrates. The Gift of Christmas is Scandalous. In a hospitable culture, the scandal of Jesus birth caused Joseph and Mary to be unwelcome, uninvited and unsupported. The things we wish were forgotten are ways God works through us. The Light of Jesus changes everything.

Remember the price for the Gift. 1 Peer 2:24 He himself bore our sins body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to riehteousness. By his wounds you have been healed . The Gift was not free. Remember when you accepted the gift.

It is easy to be think about what you don't have than to think about what you do have. Knowing we should be thankful does not make us thankful The Will of God is for you to be thankful in all circumstances. Thanksgiving is a spiritual discipline. Thanksgiving is the currency in the economy of God's Kingdom The Source of Thanksgiving is the work of God. Giving thanks protects you from the love of t...

Collegeside's Review of Past and Future for 2023 and beyond.

Money and Things should make Righteousness visible. The Lord will Bless others who Give on all Levels. Disciples of Christ are known as: People of Obedience People with Heart People who Partner.

The Tithe was a regular contribution The Free Will offering was on top of the Tithe. Alms were gifts to the poor. Why did God have specific ways for giving in the old testament? Is a Tithe commanded for Christians?

In the spiritual world math and money work differently The way you give money shows how important faith is to you.

What does it take for us to be made from the Good Stuff as people of God? The good stuff is moldable and flexible. The good stuff is strong The good stuff is forgiving We must be moldable, flexible, strong and forgiving.

God did not design us to be alone: James 4:8 Greatest Commandment- Love God Love Others : 2 Tim 2:17 Draw Near to God. Love His Church Love Those in Need

There is never a moment when God's Grace is not present. Peace is being complete and whole There is never a moment when God's Peace is not provided. We belong to him no matter what.

Mercy is not receiving what I am due. Grace is receiving what I am not due. God's Graciousness is built on his grace. God is Gracious. When you walk with God. Grace defines everything . God's Graciousness motivates us to : Get out of the stands and onto the court Play Better Be more gracious with others