Family Life Church-Hermitage, PA

If you want a deeper relationship with God, go deeper in the Bible. The 5 C's of Bible Study: Context-Who, What, When, Where, Why Culture-What did this mean to the people that it was written to? Cross-references-this a theme that is in other parts of Scripture? Consultation-What do experts say? [Bible Gateway, Got Questions, Matthew Henry Commentary] Conclusion- What does this say about God? What...

What are the steps to Biblical application? Take time to reflect: Start by taking some time to reflect on what you have heard or read in God's word. Reflect on how it applies to your life and the changes you need to make to align with God's will. Make a decision to act: Once you have identified the changes you need to make, make a conscious decision to act on them. Commit to obeying God's word, ev...

Which version of the Bible is the best? Which vehicle is the best for everyone? The problem with these questions is that they don’t deal with the realities of individual situations. The one that is best for you is going to determine on your approach to studying the Bible. Are you a scholar who wants to parse every word in order and understand their original languages? Then, you probably want to st...

Bible Benefits: Teaches Challenges Corrects Prepares Equips

Go make disciples

What is a disciple? One who fully believes the doctrine of Christ One who rests in the sufficiency of his sacrifice One who actively seeks and partakes of his Spirit One who imitates his example How to make disciples? Share the Gospel Build Relationships Teach/Mentor Live as an example Encourage/Challenge others Reproduce IT IS TIME TO MAKE DISCIPLES!

Paul’s letter to the Ephesian church is a practical guide on how to grow into spiritual maturity and the effect it will have on your life and relationships. Ephesians 1 – Pray for wisdom and spiritual maturity Ephesians 2 – The case for unity through maturity Ephesians 3 – God’s plan for unity and reconciliation Ephesians 4 – Benefits of unity that is supported through individual maturity Ephesian...

The love of Jesus helps me to love others. Love is a verb Love is lived Love is served

Benefits of Praise and How to Express Praise Habakkuk 3:17-19 Psalm 95:1-3 2 Samuel 6:14-22 Luke 7:36-48

PURPOSE- If I asked you what your purpose is, would you be able to give me an answer? Lacking Purpose, Misguided Purpose, and Victorious Purpose We are far too busy trying to survive to stop and think about the reason for our existence. We live in a world where you could be or do anything. So, how can you know which one will fulfill you? We don’t really know who we want to become and what it will...

MONEY- How many of you would like to get to the end of 2023 and have your financial outlook be better than it was in 2022? I want to be fair, when we talk about Biblical Stewardship and Finances, we are not talking about a “Get rich quick scheme.” In fact, the reason you are probably most hesitant to talk about finances in church is because there have been ministers and ministries who have used Bi...

TRIBE- What is your identity? Who are you? What makes you tick? What gets you out of bed in the morning. Can we just be honest with ourselves? Identity that is based on what we do is shaky and exhausting to keep up. How many of us would be faced with the question of “What do you do?” and answer, “I follow Jesus?” This indicates to us that everyone is looking for a tribe. What is your tribe. The an...

Christmas Eve 6:00pm

REST-Why you so stressed? You doin’ too much! “Keep the Sabbath day holy. Don’t pursue your own interests on that day, but enjoy the Sabbath and speak of it with delight as the Lord’s holy day. Honor the Sabbath in everything you do on that day, and don’t follow your own desires or talk idly. Then the Lord will be your delight. I will give you great honor and satisfy you with the inheritance I pro...

The Reset It is remarkable how many technological issues can be resolved by simply turning the item off, waiting for 10 seconds and then restarting it. Shame and Blame Promise and Peace Grace and Forgiveness

The Feels; Luke 2:25-28 Longing and waiting for the Messiah in Simeon's life time. Just like a great Christmas movie gives us "the feels", when we meet Jesus He gives us the feels. New Beginnings Unexpected Adventure Hope Laughter Second Chances Falling in Love Perfect Moments Family Love Valuable Life Lessons Happily Ever After

The Change-Up Time of year we start to think differently. So, where does this all come from? Why the changeup? Why are we living and loving through Christmas as the best versions of ourselves and not living the same way for the rest of the year? It’s because we were given a gift.

Jesus shapes your outlook on life through gratitude. Philippians 4:6

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT

How can I share the Hope of Jesus in my life? Actions speak louder than words. James 2:14-20, 24 & 26

Made for more, Part 1. I am created for a purpose. Family Day edition.

We are going to walk through a couple practical steps to help you begin to experience the hope of Jesus in your life. I must admit I can’t so that God can say, “I can.” Accept that God’s plan for you is going to change your identity. Seek God for the courage that only he can give.

2 Timothy 4:3-4 NLT "...or a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will reject the truth and chase after myths."

Hannah's prayer 1 Samuel 1:9-28

The Fruit of the Spirit is not a measurement of our abilities. It is a measurement of God’s power and love working within us. When we start asking God for the things we want like: Strength, Trust, Roots, Understanding and Fullness, we are really asking God to plant seeds in us that will grow up to become the Fruit of the Spirit. However, those seeds must be tended. If we don’t take care of them, t...