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When Jesus was asked how often we should forgive, he responded with a story. The parable of the unmerciful servant shows us how often we should forgive: Always. www.impactchurchmd.com

What does greatness look like? We all want it to look like success, but Jesus never equates earthly success with greatness. Instead, he equates sacrifice with success. www.impactchurchmd.com

The Golden Rule says to treat others the way we want to be treated. How do we practically do that? But putting others first. www.impactchurchmd.com

Jesus kingdom is an upside-down kingdom. In this upside down kingdom, we learn that more is not more, but less is actually more. www.impactchurchmd.com

We are not called to try to “win it” when it comes to politics. But what do we do about issues? Are there issues that are important to God? And when are we called to disobey the government?

When we disagree politically and love unconditionally, we shine the message of Christ to the world. How do we do that in today’s political climate? www.impactchurchmd.com

How can we take a stand the right way? How do we view politics through the lens of faith? And is it even possible to disagree politically and love unconditionally? When it comes to potentially polarizing topics, our posture, tone, and approach will tell others all they need to know about what’s most important to us.

Spirituality is on the rise in America, but church affiliation is on the decline. Is church membership an outdated tradition that we no longer need or is it part of being a follower of Christ? www.impactchurchmd.com

Everyone needs an ally, everyone needs a mentor, and everyone needs a mentee. How do we leverage our life experiences to help those around us?

We learn when we sit in rows in church, but that isn’t how we grow in our relationship with God. We only grow in circles. www.impactchurchmd.com

An intricate and pragmatic look at the effects of sin on the human being, God’s response to the problem, and the power of the functional Gospel to set people free from the devastating effects of sin. www.impactchurchmd.com

Followers of Jesus are all called to serve. Why? Because Jesus told us to, because Jesus modeled how to, and because we can. www.impactchurchmd.com

Everyone has a next step in their faith, but sometimes we overcomplicate it. When is the last time we stopped to appreciate how beautiful our mission is to simply share the Gospel. And thankfully, someone once shared it with us. www.impactchurchmd.com

Life is never happily ever after, but that doesn’t change who God is. The story of Nehemiah doesn’t end how we think it should, but we can learn from this “non happily ever after” story. www.impactchurchmd.com

God loves to celebrate, and we should too. How do we celebrate in a way that helps us grow closer to God? www.impactchurchmd.com

Confession is confidence that God will provide a way out. For the Isrealites in Nehemiah 9, they confessed their sins corporately among a trusted circle of other believers. It’s in this prayer from the Levites that we learn the power of humble confession and a righteous response to our sin. www.impactchurchmd.com

Nehemiah is a great example of a godly leader. When the opposition tries to distract him, he chooses the good work God had given him. What if we responded the same way as Nehemiah? www.impactchurchmd.com

Nehemiah felt a calling from God: to rebuild the wall. Walls are there to protect what is important. How does Nehemiah’s calling help us create boundaries in our lives today? www.impactchurchmd.com

In Ezra 7-10, we see Ezra return and rebuild the Torah and the community, but at the end of Ezra we see a decision that we aren’t sure is the best decision. What do we do to make the best decisions possible? www.impactchurchmd.com

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Ezra and Nehemiah show us that God is in control even when things don’t go as planned. How do the Israelites returning to Jerusalem and rebuilding the temple apply to us? www.impactchurchmd.com

Growth starts in our head, takes root in our heart, but at the end of the day it has to lead us to do something with our hands. In fact, if we do not show the fruit then we are not actually changing. www.impactchurchmd.com

Growth starts in our head, but it has to take root in our heart if we want to actually change. How can we grow and change to look more like Christ? www.impactchurchmd.com

If we want to follow God, it starts with committing with our head. How do we practically do that so we grow into spiritual maturity? www.impactchurchmd.com

How do you know if you are growing spiritually mature? It takes your head, your heart, and your hands. We all tend to lean towards one of the three, but if we want to grow in our walk with Christ, it will take all three. www.impactchurchmd.com