Oct 18, 2020
Am I in Love with Jesus or ______?
Am I in Love with Jesus or ______? The First Commandment reminds us that God is to be first. Yet, every one of us struggles with putting other things before God. We all struggle with idolatry. We are reminded that nothing – no matter how good – is to come before God. He is our focus and our hope.
 
 
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  • Oct 18, 2020Am I in Love with Jesus or ______?
    Oct 18, 2020
    Am I in Love with Jesus or ______?
    Am I in Love with Jesus or ______? The First Commandment reminds us that God is to be first. Yet, every one of us struggles with putting other things before God. We all struggle with idolatry. We are reminded that nothing – no matter how good – is to come before God. He is our focus and our hope.
     
     
  • Oct 11, 2020Am I Known for What I’m For or Against?
    Oct 11, 2020
    Am I Known for What I’m For or Against?
    Am I Known for What I am For or Against? It can be so easy to look at others and judge them! We all struggle with self righteousness. As Jesus reminds us, however, judgment starts with discerning our own sins rather than decrying the sins of others. When we jump to judging others, it can be very difficult to be “for” them. My Next Step(s): - I will strive to be known for what I am for rather than what I am against. - Because of Jesus, I will choose mercy. - Because of Jesus, I will choose peace. - Like Jesus, I will love the sinner, even if I hate the sin. - I will act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God. Visit RedeemerbytheSea.org/Online-Worship for more information!
  • Oct 4, 2020Am I Playing Offense or Defense?
    Oct 4, 2020
    Am I Playing Offense or Defense?
    Am I Playing Offense or Defense? It is so easy to try protect what we have. We can try to protect our finances, our health, and even our church. David stepped up to fight a giant when everyone else was simply trying not to be conquered by the giant. We are reminded how we can be brave in how we live for Christ! My Next Step(s): - I will remain open and welcoming to those who are outside of the Church. - I will contribute to the work of God’s Church - especially as we re-open. - I will discover “perspective” in remembering what God has done for me in the past. - I will “run” to the battle line - to do the work that God has prepared me for! - I will not be afraid to be on the offense for God’s Kingdom, man cannot deter me. Visit RedeemerbytheSea.org/Online-Worship for more information!
  • Sep 27, 2020Am I a Contributor or a Consumer?
    Sep 27, 2020
    Am I a Contributor or a Consumer?
    Am I a Contributor or a Consumer? One of the best ways we can show our faith to our world is by contributing to needs. In the early church, Tabitha was well known for serving others. Her death caused many to grieve, but her new life became a testimony of Jesus’ power. What do we want our lives to contribute to this world? My Next Step(s): - I will make a decision to contribute intentionally. - I will discover “my thing” that God has blessed me with, so I can give personally. - I will collaborate and be a part of a greater work than I can accomplish alone. Visit RedeemerbytheSea.org/Online-Worship for more information!
  • Sep 20, 2020Am I Open or Closed Off?
    Sep 20, 2020
    Am I Open or Closed Off?
    It can be so easy to become click-ish. We have our friends, our cultural sensibilities, and our faith community. The early church struggled with this, too. But Peter and James reminded the early church that the Church should not put up barriers to entry, for it is by grace that we are counted as God’s family. My Next Step(s): - I will reflect upon the ways that I discriminate against others—subtly or overtly. - I will seek to be more open and welcoming to others - I will lead with Grace because God leads with Grace. - I will pray for, and do my part to help us all become “one in Christ.” Visit RedeemerbytheSea.org/Online-Worship for more information!
  • Sep 13, 2020Lying Means Roar
    Sep 13, 2020
    Lying Means Roar
    Lying Means Roar. Do you ever feel like you are being sabotaged? As Jesus followers, we have a real enemy. In order to defeat him we must first recognize his tactics... My Next Steps: - I will stop trying to prove my worth (sin of pride) before God. - I will cast all my worries and anxiety on God—and leave them with Him! - I will refuse to believe the lie that God is not there or that He doesn’t care. - I will seek to view my trials as God preparing me for a future work. - I will not accept this world’s blessings in place of God’s eternal glory to be revealed. Visit RedeemerbytheSea.org/Online-Worship for more information.
  • Aug 30, 2020Like Your Life Depends on It
    Aug 30, 2020
    Like Your Life Depends on It
    What is your purpose? We were all created with a part to play in glorifying God. In good times and bad, you are uniquely positioned to speak and serve ...
     
    My Next Step(s):
    - I will pray without ceasing—being in a continual dialogue with God.
    - I will remain connected to Christ, rather than strain to achieve by my own strength.
    - I will resist isolation and strive for community where I love and am loved.
    - I will discover my part in the Body of Christ, and use my gifts to serve others.
    - I will rejoice in my struggles as participating in the sufferings of Christ.
     
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  • Aug 23, 2020The Order is Everything
    Aug 23, 2020
    The Order is Everything
    The Order is Everything: When life is going terribly wrong, do you still trust God has a plan? He is a God of order. Set your eyes on Him and let your story tell of His faithfulness... My Next Step(s): - I will live eager to do good, rather than reactively respond in anger. - Even when being mistreated, I will remember that I am blessed. - I will reverently fear God, rather than fearing those who threaten me. - I will prepare my testimony by walking close to God—adoring Him. - I will live in a way that invites others to ask me about the hope I have in Christ. Visit RedeemerbytheSea.org/Online-Worship for more information!
  • Aug 16, 2020Where Beauty Comes From
    Aug 16, 2020
    Where Beauty Comes From
    God wants your marriage to thrive. Peter kindly shares a few simple guidelines for how you can tap into the beauty God intended for you within your marriage.  In fact, there is beauty to be found in all of our human relationships ... My Next Step(s): - I will not judge others, but instead seek to understand their perspective. - I will do my best to respond in grace rather than retaliation. - I will hold my tongue instead of responding in anger. - I will submit to my spouse, out of reverence for Christ. - I will strive for inner beauty, rather than outward appearances. Visit RedeemerbytheSea.org/Online-Worship for more information!
  • Aug 9, 2020For God’s Sake!
    Aug 9, 2020
    For God’s Sake!
  • Aug 2, 2020Home Away From Home
    Aug 2, 2020
    Home Away From Home
    Where do you belong? One of the greatest gifts we have in Christ is our promise of a home in Heaven. Until then, our home is found in the Church! My Next Step(s): - I won’t try to “Grow it alone.” I’ll get connected to a group to study God’s Word. - I will seek to be used for God for a greater purpose than I can do on my own. - I will give God a “stone cold dead” thing in my life, and allow Him to bring it to life. - I will rid my life of all deceit, hypocrisy, envy and slander of every kind. - I will welcome everyone I can into the family of God - His Church. Find out more at RedeemerbytheSea.org/Online-Worship
  • Jul 26, 2020Love While You Can
    Jul 26, 2020
    Love While You Can
    Trials feel long lasting, but our time is short. Choose to set your minds on things above, keep your eyes towards Jesus, and love people all the while. … Dawn is coming! My Next Step(s): - I will “prepare my mind for action” by tuning in to God’s Word each day - I will “be realistically hopeful” knowing that trouble will come as I look to heaven. - I will “be intentionally formed” by practicing spiritual disciplines each day. - I will “be reverently ambitious” letting my awe for God’s salvation in Christ propel me to love others in the Name of and for the sake of Jesus Christ.
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  • Jul 19, 2020Dawn is Coming
    Jul 19, 2020
    Dawn is Coming
    Trials will surely come for us, but take heart. There is victory to be shared! Are you familiar with suffering or difficult days? Peter encourages us to take hold of the hope and power we have because of Jesus. Keep going … Dawn is coming! My Next Step(s): - I will “name my pain” (but keep it in perspective, considering eternity’s glory.) - I will “walk” with Jesus during my trials. I am not alone. - I will “act as though” God’s plan is perfectly unfolding in my life, and praise Him. - I will “take up the slack” on the anchor of my soul to heaven, but serve God now.
  • Jul 12, 2020Ending the Scarcity Cycle
    Jul 12, 2020
    Ending the Scarcity Cycle
    How do we inoculate ourselves against the scarcity mindset? How do we decide to live with the abundance mindset that reminds us God is more than enough? In this message, we find out how to stop the scarcity cycle using three principles of provision and how to stay positive through faith in God!
     
    My Next Step(s): ○ I will starve my scarcity mindset and feed my abundance mindset. ○ I will not diminish what I have, but instead offer it to the Lord. ○ I will trust God to do something extravagant through what seems insignificant. ○ I will “pour” because I belong to the God of “more.”    
  • Jul 5, 2020Get Your Passion Back
    Jul 5, 2020
    Get Your Passion Back
    Spiritual enthusiasm is contagious. If you’ve lost your passion, it’s time to get it back! Remember, it’s not what you do that makes it meaningful, it’s who you do it for. If you need a reminder of the passion you once had, Week 5 of “Stay Positive” can help! My Next Step(s): - I will feed my enthusiasm (in the Spirit) and starve my apathy. - I will serve with enthusiasm, as if serving the Lord in all that I do. (Colossians 3:23) - I will find meaning in my work, not in what I am doing, but who I am doing it for. - I will trust, walk with, and worship God daily.