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At the Movies

At the Movies 2013

Machine Gun Preacher

June 30, 2013 • Patrick Fowler • John 15

Often one of the hardest parts of being a Christian is staying focused, not getting discouraged in your pursuit of Christ. But we’ve got to stay focused...because the best things about the Christian life aren’t available to those who just get by in their spiritual http://walk...he can only bring deep peace and joy and mission to those who draw close—for reasons we will get to in a moment. In the movie when Sam loses his job and has to sell his bike, we see Sam go back into the old bar, talk to some old friends, and consider turning back. He doesn’t do http://it...but he is definitely tempted to. We all will be. We all dry up sometimes, sometimes it is are fault, sometimes it is because life hits us hard, etc. Jesus knew this was the key—and he made sure that he planted a key thought in the minds of his disciples before he died to ensure that they knew it too. They had it easy for 3 years—to interact with Jesus daily, they just had to keep up with Jesus. They practically lived together. And they were full of life—seeing Jesus teach and do miracles every day. But as Jesus approaches the cross, he needs to ensure that they get off autopilot in their walk with God. He’s leaving. And in his wake, he is not only going to leave them alone, he is going to leave them in charge. Thousands of people who will look to the disciples for love and guidance and strength. And in life in general, we will dry up spiritually if we don’t heed his advice too.

Monsters University

June 23, 2013 • Chris Edmondson • 1 Samuel 13:23, 1 Samuel 14:1–23

We need to quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. Instead, we need to start playing offense with our lives because the world needs more people with more daring plans. In this session, we scale the wall with Jonathan, look the opposition in the eye, and dare to do dangerous things.

Avengers

June 16, 2013 • Phillip Robinson • Romans 12:4–15, 1 Corinthians 12:26, Ecclesiastes 4:9–12, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Philippians 2:4