Dec 13, 2020
In the Wilderness
Series: God With Us
In the Wilderness: You’re not alone. He’s with you through the pain. He comforts you in the waiting. When you’re anxious about your future, He gives you courage. As you climb the mountain, He keeps you safe in His arms. In every moment, we have God With Us.
Do you ever feel lost In the Wilderness - unsure of how to find God’s presence? In Week 2 of God With Us, we’ll discuss how to seek God when we feel alone.
Questions:
- How did God communicate to Elijah in 1 Kings 19:3-12? How about you? How can you adjust your life to hear from Him?
- Pastor Augie said, “Your deepest need becomes a gift when it drives you to depend on God.” Have you experienced this gift?
Action:
- Practice waiting on God this week. Each day, ask Him to turn your needs into the gift of depending on Him.
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- Dec 13, 2020In the WildernessDec 13, 2020In the WildernessSeries: God With UsIn the Wilderness: You’re not alone. He’s with you through the pain. He comforts you in the waiting. When you’re anxious about your future, He gives you courage. As you climb the mountain, He keeps you safe in His arms. In every moment, we have God With Us. Do you ever feel lost In the Wilderness - unsure of how to find God’s presence? In Week 2 of God With Us, we’ll discuss how to seek God when we feel alone. Questions: - How did God communicate to Elijah in 1 Kings 19:3-12? How about you? How can you adjust your life to hear from Him? - Pastor Augie said, “Your deepest need becomes a gift when it drives you to depend on God.” Have you experienced this gift? Action: - Practice waiting on God this week. Each day, ask Him to turn your needs into the gift of depending on Him. Visit RedeemerbytheSea.org/Online-Worship for more information!
- Dec 6, 2020In The ValleyDec 6, 2020In The ValleySeries: God With UsIn the Valley: You’re not alone. He’s with you through the pain. He comforts you in the waiting. When you’re anxious about your future, He gives you courage. As you climb the mountain, He keeps you safe in His arms. In every moment, we have God With Us. It’s easy to find hope in God on the mountaintop. This week, we will discover how to find hope in God In the Valley also. Questions: - On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you think and live like God is always with you? Explain. - Pastor Augie talked about how we get to know God in the valleys. What have you learned about God in a valley? - God is with you. How can you draw near to Him during this season of your life? Visit RedeemerbytheSea.org/Online-Worship for more information!
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- Nov 22, 2020Scripture AloneNov 22, 2020Scripture AloneSeries: SolaWhen it comes to understanding God, it can be all too tempting to trust ourselves rather than God’s Word. We try to trust our consciences, our culture, or our comprehension. But going beyond God’s Word either allows us to create a God in our own image (Mark 7:1-13) or saddles us with burdens we cannot bear (Matthew 23:4). My Next Step(s): - I will not subtract from the Word of God, or ignore it. - I will not add to the Word of God—rules, regulations, traditions or otherwise. - I will not make God in my image, rather I will conform my life to the Word of God. - I will find a time, place and pattern (tools) to daily experience the Word of God! Visit RedeemerbytheSea.org for more information!
- Nov 15, 2020Faith AloneNov 15, 2020Faith AloneSeries: SolaFaith Alone The way in which we receive God’s grace is through faith. We trust that God wants to forgive and save us. If we seek to work for what God has given, we are saying that God’s work is not enough. Do we trust God’s work so completely that we do not try to add to it or augment it? My Next Step(s): - I will check sources to verify the truth of something before sharing it. - I will not lie or “move the mark” in order to justify myself! - I will not justify my sinfulness by comparing myself to others. God is my standard. - I will examine the Scriptures to “test” what they say about me, and about God. - I will find true peace through Faith Alone in Christ Alone by Grace Alone. Visit RedeemerbytheSea.org/Online-Worship for more information!
- Nov 8, 2020Grace AloneNov 8, 2020Grace AloneSeries: SolaGrace Alone - Grace is when God gives us what we do not deserve. In a culture that works on merit, that can be difficult for us to accept! Yet, even if grace goes against our cultural senses, it is a deep spiritual need – for each and every one of us. My Next Step(s): - I will thank God that I am released from my burden of performance. - I will receive with gratitude God’s underserved and free gift of Grace! - I will not be jealous or otherwise begrudge others of receiving God’s grace. - I will strive to be gracious to those who are indebted to me.
- Nov 1, 2020Christ AloneNov 1, 2020Christ AloneSeries: SolaChrist Alone - It is tempting to exalt ourselves over Christ. John the Baptist, however, knew that things work the way they should only when we decrease and Christ increases. In what ways are you trying to add your boasting to Christ’s work? How does that lessen your hope? My Next Step(s): - I will find my hope and place the confidence of my salvation in Christ alone! - I will point to Jesus by my attitude of humility. - I will point to Jesus by my loving service of others. - I will point to Jesus by speaking of what He has done for me, and His love for us.
- Oct 25, 2020Cross AloneOct 25, 2020Cross AloneSeries: SolaReformation - Cross Alone Today, we celebrate a moment in time when a man with a message changed the world. In 1517, Martin Luther gave voice to concerns by posting his 95 Theses (against indulgences) on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg on October 31. His intention was to bring to light the fact that the people were being led into false belief in a practice called indulgences. What happened changed the world in profound ways. My Next Step(s): - I will bring my suffering to Jesus—He shares in my suffering. - I will bring my sin to Jesus—He forgives my sin. - I will not fear death—Jesus has conquered death on the cross! - I will find hope in the cross of Christ—for through it I have eternal life.
- Oct 18, 2020Am I in Love with Jesus or ______?Oct 18, 2020Am I in Love with Jesus or ______?Series: ReOpening ChristianityAm 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, 2020Am I Known for What I’m For or Against?Series: ReOpening ChristianityAm 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, 2020Am I Playing Offense or Defense?Series: ReOpening ChristianityAm 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, 2020Am I a Contributor or a Consumer?Series: ReOpening ChristianityAm 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, 2020Am I Open or Closed Off?Series: ReOpening ChristianityIt 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 RoarSep 13, 2020Lying Means RoarSeries: Dawn is ComingLying 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.
- Sep 6, 2020The Chaotic CookoutSep 6, 2020The Chaotic CookoutBy: Rev. Bil HoodSeries: (All)How do we respond to chaotic times? Are we even equipped for some of the toughest tasks we may face? The disciples were probably asking themselves similar questions when they were faced with a crowd of hungry, tired people. Jesus could have snapped his fingers and taken care of it, but instead he turned to the disciples and asked them to deal with it. We may want to take note of this story and see if it something we may need to apply to our lives today. Visit redeemerbythesea.org/online-worship for more information!