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What better way to pray than to model the prayers of Jesus. The classic Lord's Prayer found in Matthew 6 sits in the middle of what many consider Jesus' greatest message, "The Sermon on the Mount". Two movements, give and take, can be found in this prayer. In particular come and see how forgiveness is tantamount to a vital prayer life. "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors."...

What better way to pray than to model the prayers of Jesus. The classic Lord's Prayer found in Matthew 6 sits in the middle of what many consider Jesus' greatest message, "The Sermon on the Mount". Two movements, give and take, can be found in this prayer. In particular come and see how forgiveness is tantamount to a vital prayer life. "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors."...

Jesus' disciples were eyewitnesses to Christ's life and ministry (i.e. healing the blind, lame and the sick). But we don't hear them asking Jesus, "teach us how to heal" but rather, "Teach US to PRAY." Why? What was so special about the way Jesus prayed? Today, through examining the prayer life of Jesus in the Garden, we gain invaluable insight into having a deeper relationship with God as we foll...

Jesus' disciples were eyewitnesses to Christ's life and ministry (i.e. healing the blind, lame and the sick). But we don't hear them asking Jesus, "teach us how to heal" but rather, "Teach US to PRAY." Why? What was so special about the way Jesus prayed? Today, through examining the prayer life of Jesus in the Garden, we gain invaluable insight into having a deeper relationship with God as we foll...

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

Perfectionism. Who doesn't want perfection? The perfect steak, perfect health, perfect spouse, perfect church. Perfectionism can be regarded as a noble pursuit, but when taken to an extreme become toxic and harmful to oneself and to others. Honestly no one is perfect, except Jesus. Paul tells us in Romans 15:1-7 ways we can overcome the dangers of perfectionism. "Accept one another...as Christ acc...

Perfectionism. Who doesn't want perfection? The perfect steak, perfect health, perfect spouse, perfect church. Perfectionism can be regarded as a noble pursuit, but when taken to an extreme become toxic and harmful to oneself and to others. Honestly no one is perfect, except Jesus. Paul tells us in Romans 15:1-7 ways we can overcome the dangers of perfectionism. "Accept one another...as Christ acc...

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

Everyone is naturally inclined to be proud, but humility and mutual submission should be evident in the lives of all believers. With certain "Blind Spot" indicators to alert our surroundings for church unity, there is one Blind Spot that is readily unrecognized - Pride. In today's message, we will follow the Apostle Peter to learn about this silent and deadly "Blind Spot" - Pride. Pride must die i...

Everyone is naturally inclined to be proud, but humility and mutual submission should be evident in the lives of all believers. With certain "Blind Spot" indicators to alert our surroundings for church unity, there is one Blind Spot that is readily unrecognized - Pride. In today's message, we will follow the Apostle Peter to learn about this silent and deadly "Blind Spot" - Pride. Pride must die i...

Blind spots can kill the Unity of the Church: Self-reliance Inward focus Conflict resolution Busyness Material affluence Perfectionism Blind Spot Indicator: 1. A Big Heart… Do you think you have a Big heart? 2, Firm Stance. . . What would it take for you to stop following, Jesus? 3, Warm embrace... Conclusion: If you don’t build up a habit of putting Jesus first, you won’t be able to be in the Lor...

Blind spots can kill the Unity of the Church: Self-reliance Inward focus Conflict resolution Busyness Material affluence Perfectionism Blind Spot Indicator: 1. A Big Heart… Do you think you have a Big heart? 2, Firm Stance. . . What would it take for you to stop following, Jesus? 3, Warm embrace... Conclusion: If you don’t build up a habit of putting Jesus first, you won’t be able to be in the Lor...

“Blind spots” are areas that you cannot see but should. And they’re not just physical but also spiritual. We all have them, both individually and corporately as a church. The effects of not dealing with our blind spots can be devastating. But God has a plan to deal with them. For 6 weeks we will look at CLC’s blind spots (self-reliance, inward focus, conflict resolution, busyness, material affluen...

“Blind spots” are areas that you cannot see but should. And they’re not just physical but also spiritual. We all have them, both individually and corporately as a church. The effects of not dealing with our blind spots can be devastating. But God has a plan to deal with them. For 6 weeks we will look at CLC’s blind spots (self-reliance, inward focus, conflict resolution, busyness, material affluen...

Gift giving does not end after Christmas. We have a God who is loving and generous year round. Our Heavenly Father who gave the world His Son Jesus offers the Gift of New Beginnings to anyone interested, anytime, anywhere. That is the great hope we have in Jesus Christ. "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" (2 Cor 5:17)

Gift giving does not end after Christmas. We have a God who is loving and generous year round. Our Heavenly Father who gave the world His Son Jesus offers the Gift of New Beginnings to anyone interested, anytime, anywhere. That is the great hope we have in Jesus Christ. "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" (2 Cor 5:17)

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

Royal Visit Royal Gift Royal Announcement What gift do you bring? MEDITATE: Carefully read through the scripture, taking special note of words or phrases that are particularly meaningful to you. PRAY: Ask God what gift you can give Jesus this season that would bring Him honor and glory. Take note of what comes to mind as you pray. RESPOND: Write on a piece of paper what gift to Jesus comes to mind...

Royal Visit Royal Gift Royal Announcement What gift do you bring? MEDITATE: Carefully read through the scripture, taking special note of words or phrases that are particularly meaningful to you. PRAY: Ask God what gift you can give Jesus this season that would bring Him honor and glory. Take note of what comes to mind as you pray. RESPOND: Write on a piece of paper what gift to Jesus comes to mind...

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

Thanksgiving message.