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The Shadow of Futility – Part 1
(Discussion Notes Below) The topic today is the Shadow of Futility. The lie: my work doesn’t matter. The truth: you have a calling to serve and heal the world. 1. The Sacredness of Work: Rule and Reign Work is not a 4-letter word! What’s the first thing the Bible talks about? “In the beginning God.” What’s the second thing the Bible talked about? “In the beginning God created.” God is a worker, so if we are made in his image…
The Value of Work
In March and April, our focus has circled around the subject of work. In our last time together, we closely examined Nehemiah’s ambition to take part in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. Nehemiah partnered with God to build a wall in order to provide protection for people in distress. Accompanying Nehemiah’s great ambition were great challenges. I thought you would benefit from reading this article from Desiring God about how Nehemiah successfully navigated his discouragements. This week, our focus will…
Ambition – Part 2
(Discussion Notes Below) The Lie: Ambition is the fuel for personal success The Truth: Ambition is a gift for Kingdom impact Ambition: a working definition, “A strong desire which leads to a willingness to overcome and fight through obstacles, to achieve a desired outcome.” Review: 1. Ambition is a good thing. God gives us ambitious assignments. Genesis 3 – we are called to rule and reign. Matthew 28 – we are called to go to the whole world and make…
Ambition
(Discussion Notes Below) Today’s topic is ambition. The lie is that ambition is the fuel for personal success. The truth is that ambition is a gift for Kingdom impact. Ambition: a working definition – “A strong desire which leads to a willingness to overcome and fight through obstacles – to achieve a desired outcome.” Ambition is a good thing. God’s mandates are very ambitious! Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them…
The Shadow of Lust – Part 2
(Discussion notes below) Good morning – if you’re visiting or you go to another church – my name is Matt McFarling – assistant pastor here at CCC. Paul asked me to pick up this meeting where we left off last meeting – the topic of Lust – pt. 2. Our discussions are based on Fighting Shadows, and the chapter on Lust is chapter 5. I don’t know if Paul knew this about me when he asked me, but this discussion…
Be Prepared to Give an Answer
The Apostle Peter, well known for shooting off his mouth much too quickly, writes this to us after some maturing took place in his life: “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” I Peter 3:15 Currently, we live in a “loud-mouth” culture which is what made me really appreciate this…