How To Forgive When It’s Hard To Forgive // Josh Petersen

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How To Forgive When It’s Hard To Forgive // Josh Petersen

July 2, 2023 • Josh Petersen

As long as you think someone owes you something, your life will be all about keeping score. How do you prevent your relationships from devolving into transactions and negotiations?

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Learning to be Strong and Courageous // Dave Nelson

August 6, 2023 • Dave Nelson

Big Idea: Playing it safe is risky. Often, the path to what’s next or what’s best leads directly through what you fear the most. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 WELCOME 0:44 WEEKLY TALK STAY CONNECTED Great Lakes Church Website: http://greatlakeschurch.com Great Lakes Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/greatlakeschurch Great Lakes Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/greatlakeschurch Great Lakes Church YouTube: http://youtube.com/greatlakeschurch Great Lakes Church TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@greatlakeschurch Great Lakes Church Twitter: http://twitter.com/glchurch *** A Few Fears We Tend to Avoid Talking About: Fear of rejection Fear of failure Fear of a weakness being exposed Fear is part of the landscape of life and it’s never going away. Common Responses to Fear: Fight Flight Freeze Courage is the willingness to act in spite of fear. Scripture References: Joshua 1, verse 9 Psalm 121 John 15, verse 26 Isaiah 41, verse 10 #Courage #CourageOverFear #GodIsWithMe

When You Feel Stuck in Life // Dave Nelson

July 30, 2023 • Dave Nelson

Big Idea: Undesired and difficult life transitions provide a unique opportunity to encounter God’s goodness, provision, hope, and guidance! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 WELCOME 0:44 WEEKLY TALK (SAMPLE) STAY CONNECTED Great Lakes Church Website: http://greatlakeschurch.com Great Lakes Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/greatlakeschurch Great Lakes Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/greatlakeschurch Great Lakes Church YouTube: http://youtube.com/greatlakeschurch Great Lakes Church TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@greatlakeschurch Great Lakes Church Twitter: http://twitter.com/glchurch *** Lessons We Can Learn from Difficult Seasons: 1. The deserts of life are fertile ground for complaints. 2. The deserts of life are fertile ground for emotional breakdown. 3. The deserts of life are fertile ground for God’s provision. 4. The deserts of life are fertile ground for transformation and growth. Scripture References: Exodus 3, verses 7-10 Numbers 11, verses 4-6; 11-15; 17; 23 Psalm 147, verse 5 #Endurance #SurvivingTheDesert #Perseverance #GodProvides #Transformation

Leaving a Legacy That Matters // Blake Hunt

July 23, 2023 • Blake Hunt

As the runway of life begins to run out, everyone starts to ponder this question...What am I going to leave behind? The legacy we leave is either going to be intentional or unintentional. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 WELCOME 0:44 DAVE INTRODUCES BLAKE 2:01 WEEKLY TALK STAY CONNECTED Great Lakes Church Website: http://greatlakeschurch.com Great Lakes Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/greatlakeschurch Great Lakes Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/greatlakeschurch Great Lakes Church YouTube: http://youtube.com/greatlakeschurch Great Lakes Church TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@greatlakeschurch Great Lakes Church Twitter: http://twitter.com/glchurch *** Leaving a Legacy That Matters Big Idea: We need to learn how to recognize the miracles in our life, regardless of how big or small, so that we can share the stories of God’s greatness with others. How to Leave a Legacy Recognize the miracles in your life Share your stories with others Scripture References: Joshua 4, verses 1-3 Joshua 4, verses 20-24 #LeaveYourMark #LegacyLeaver #GodDoesMiracles #MiraclesHappen