February 27, 2011 • Chris Edmondson • Judges 13, Judges 14, Judges 15, Judges 16, 1 Corinthians 10:12
He had brains, he had brawn. But he had one weakness and it eventually cost him everything. The mighty Samson was destined to be the next leader of Israel. But as his gaze drifted, so he eventually drifted far away from God. How did this drift happen? Did it happen overnight, or was it a slow erosion? Today, we will discover that most of us don’t take huge leaps away from God and our morals. Most of us take small steps away from our values and our conviction and, over time, we don’t even recognize the person we once were.
One Small Step
February 20, 2011 • Chris Edmondson • Genesis 6:9, Proverbs 4:10–13, Genesis 3:8–10, Genesis 5:22–24, Genesis 12
Direction determines Destination. But we don't reach our destination overnight. It takes time and consistency. So many times we think we should be leaps and bounds from where we are. But the reality is that following Jesus isn’t about huge leaps, but by walking with Him daily—a walk that involves steps, not leaps. Getting closer to our desired destination is about small steps we make every day—steps of obedience, steps in relationship with Him. Getting closer to Jesus isn’t about huge leaps… but small, consistent steps.
ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder
February 13, 2011 • Chris Edmondson • 1 Kings 11:1–4, Proverbs 4:25–27, Psalm 119:35–37, Matthew 6:22, Deuteronomy 7:12
Direction determines destination. But what is it that influences direction? What is it that starts us on our course, either for the places we want to go or the destinations we'd rather avoid? If we could determine what this is, then we could change our course upstream and save ourselves a lot of time, money, and heartache. Discover what this is and how you leverage it to reach the destinations God desires for you.
Straight Paths
February 6, 2011 • Chris Edmondson • 1 Kings 3:5–12, Proverbs 3:5–8
What is the key to making great decisions? Most people would likely agree that having the right information is crucial to making decisions. But while information is very important, it is not the most critical factor in guaranteeing you make the right choice. In fact, if you think about, you know some really smart people who have made really dumb decisions. So what is? We'll look at something that is even more important than information when it comes to choosing your path.
Course Correction
January 30, 2011 • Chris Edmondson • Proverbs 4:20–27
We've all ended up places we never meant to be—where life was complicated and there were seemingly no good options. Looking back, some chose paths based upon faulty information. Others had good information, but chose to do nothing with it. We’re going to discover that having good information is only half the battle. The other half is doing something with the information you have received. Because whatever direction we’re going will determine our destination.
Connecting the Dots
January 23, 2011 • Chris Edmondson • Proverbs 7:6–27
Think about the last time you were traveling and got lost. You had your destination in mind. You had every intention of getting there. But you took the wrong path, and you didn't end up where you wanted to be. A disconnect often occurs between the path you choose and where you want to end up. The principle of the path says that direction, not our intention, that determines our destination. So is the path you’re on taking you where you want to go?
