LW Church Podcast

Be honest with yourself Unite with the mission Rely on God’s Word Never go back Being honest with yourself requires a confrontation with the truth The biggest threat to you living in pursuit of Jesus is yourself.

Prayer is connection. Prayer is practicing principles, not following formulas. Earnest prayer often changes outward circumstances, but always changes me.

Our tongue although small can affect the direction of not only our life but the lives of the people around us A contained fire brings life but a wildfire leads to unrighteousness We fail when we rely on ourselves to do what only God can do We aren't here to judge a broken world, we're here to spread Jesus so God can change our broken world Talk to God Worship God Be in community with those around...

Favoritism according to James: 1) In how we treat people 2) In how we speak to people 3) In how we think about people The heart issue of favoritism leads to the manifest action of discrimination Stop Showing favoritism: 1) It is inconsistent with the heart of God 2) It is not how we want to be treated 3) It is a sin 4) It affects how merciful God will be toward us What do I do with this? 1) Repent...

What provokes you reveals you We are not called to get rid of our emotions, we are called to submit them It matters that you listen It matters what you listen to It matters how you listen

Manage your mindset Let the process reveal the profit Seek wisdom found in faith

Grit – Strength of character that refuses to quit. What is your unfinished business? Keep taking another step. You are never alone.

Every interaction is an opportunity to add value Every resource is an opportunity to multiply Every prompting is an opportunity to obey God Obedience is our responsibility, the outcome is God’s

Generosity is a lifestyle, not an isolated act. God is generous. Generosity brings joy; Greed brings guilt. Generosity brings community; Greed brings isolation. Generosity accelerates spiritual growth; Greed stunts it.

I will seek first the One who matters most. I am devoted to Jesus. Be the Branch Connection leads to production Pre-decide a time. Pre-decide a place. Pre-decide a plan.

Successful people do consistently what other people do occasionally. Daniel didn’t learn to trust in the lion's den, he learned it in prayer. When you find your why, you will find a way. Being consistent isn’t the same as being perfect. How do we grow in consistency? 1) Start with the why 2) Plan to fail 3) Fall in love with the process You’re not successful when you achieve the goal in the future...

There is always more at stake than what we see at the moment 3 Keys to Fighting Temptation: 1. Move the line. 2. Magnify the cost. 3. Plan your escape Don’t use your disappointments to justify your disobedience.

Your decisions determine the quality of your life. When your values are clear, your decisions become clear. When faced with _____________ (this situation) I have Pre-Decided to ___________ (take this action). I will decide to be: Ready Consistent Devoted Generous Faithful A Finisher

A CHOSEN FAMILY... + CAN START IN THE MOST UNLIKELY OF PLACES + LOVES WELL + BUILDS EACH OTHER UP Am I closer to God because of this person? Your chosen family matters

When I’s Collide: You leave You win and partner conforms You compromise Expectations create a debt/debtor relationship A Christian marriage is a submission competition Healthy couples Put each other first by going first in an effort to be last Marriage is meant to be the clearest picture of Christ’s love and sacrifice for you. Confess: Take responsibility for turning your desires into expectations...

How do we honor our parents? - By remembering the good and the sacrifice made for you. - By being kind - By becoming the person God created you to become - By creating healthy boundaries How do we train and instruct our kids? - With scriptural truth - With an understanding of what they need in each stage of life - By example - With hope

Tevah: life-preserver, life-saver Take notice of who has supported you Take responsibility for your own failures Take hold of the purpose for which God created you

Before there can be a New Life, there has to be a death Baptism is a burial Baptism represents cleansing Baptism is a bonding agent

Before there can be a New Life, there has to be a death Baptism is a burial Baptism represents cleansing Baptism is a bonding agent

When things don’t add up, go where you find Jesus. Never let go of Jesus’ words. Hope rises with each new truth we discover and believe. Do you believe Jesus rose from the dead? Will you give him the Leadership of your life?

God allows us to make our own choices The prodigal son left intentionally Do you just want God to make your life better, or to make you better? Salvation is a choice of reality, not quantity

The Father is always looking and he can see a long way. The Father chooses to humiliate himself in order to spare his child from judgment. There are two lost sons in this story, but one doesn’t know it. Come home to the Father and join him in what he is doing.

The Father sent Jesus to bring his lost children home again. The religious have a very narrow view of who God cares about. Team religious? or Team Jesus?