FOUR MARKS OF A GOD MANAGER: 1. A GOOD MANAGER KNOWS HE DOESN’T OWN THE COMPANY The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Psalm 24:1 2. A GOOD MANAGER KNOWS THE OWNER IS THE SOURCE OF HIS WEALTH “…for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth.” Deuteronomy 8:18…
Three traditions we have as a church to help us keep our hearts closer to God. 1. A TRADITION OF PARTICIPATION God’s Word is alive and active through each volunteer who interacts with our guests. Our ministry leaders have decided they want to invest back in a church that has invested so much into their lives! They have shifted their hearts from…
John 15:1-2 I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful Few things in life are more frustrating that feeling unfruitful He’ll replace something GOOD with something GREATER! “The opportunity of…
The highest creation of God in His image, both male and female. (Gen. 1:27) God’s Image: We’re all worthy of honor and respect, while having such characteristics as righteousness, holiness & knowledge God knew when He created man/woman in His image that sin would enter the world. God created man/woman in His image to offset sin – to shift the question…
Many of us believe that our problems are a result of life’s randomness, but in reality our lives all have similar patterns. How do we determine the patterns that dictate the direction of our lives and is it possible to change them? I. THERE IS A PATTERN Life isn’t just a series of unrelated problems. There is a pattern to life.…
We are obsessed with sparkle, with shiny, with the next big, new thing. The key to change is more of the same. Bad kinds of Sameness: • Stagnant Sameness • Stupid Sameness • Stubborn Sameness • Scared Sameness Sacred Sameness I. IF YOU RESIST THE MONOTONOUS, YOU’LL MISS THE MIRACULOUS Change is a process and you have to stay connected over the…
1. When you are in love with God, you have the power to do anything. Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. 2. When you are in love with God, it’s not “if” as it relates to adversity occurring. It’s always a question of “when.” The Enemy will attack you in an area you formerly got…
What you believe about God affects the way you feel about life. Moods Matter! I. Our Goal Today: Go from Emoti Confusion to Emoti Control Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. (Proverbs 4:23) The Attitude of Your Heart Simply Reflects the Activity of Your Mind. Doing starts with Thinking; Thinking starts with Feeling …
2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 33:12 Pastor Tom Cogle 2 Chronicles 7:14 “if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose…
Marriage between a man and woman is a gift from God, modeling the union between Christ and His bride — the Church. 1. The bride is the beautiful centerpiece of every wedding, There’s no bride that’s more beautiful to a groom than the church is to Christ. 2. Total submission must take place in order for the wedding to have meaning, for…