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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

Developing a Faith that Works // Skyler Goodman

July 16, 2023 • Skyler Goodman

Small acts of obedience to God can lead to a big difference in your life! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 WELCOME 0:44 DAVE INTRODUCES SKYLAR 1:53 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 *** Developing a Faith that Works Big Idea: The kind of faith that pleases God is the kind of faith that keeps taking the next step of obedience. Characteristics of God-Pleasing Faith: The faith that pleases God sees a wall from God’s perspective, not ours. The faith that pleases God speaks His promises as if they already happened. The faith that pleases God puts its confidence in what God has said over what we see. The faith that pleases God follows God’s plan, not our preferences. The faith that pleases God may be demonstrated in ways others think is ridiculous. The faith that pleases God keeps walking even when the walking doesn’t seem to be working. Scripture References: Hebrews 11, verses 6 & 30 Joshua 4, verses 2-3 Joshua 6, verses 1-16

Finding Purpose in Pain // Jeremiah Curran

July 9, 2023 • Jeremiah Curran

God never wastes a hurt. He is able to use our stresses, struggles, and suffering to do something both in us and through us. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 WELCOME 0:44 DAVE INTRODUCES JEREMIAH 1:48 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 *** Lessons from Suffering: Big Idea: Followers of Jesus learn to patiently ENDURE. Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let is grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. James 1:2-4 1. When something bad is happening TO YOU, something good can be happening IN YOU. Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad – for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed to all the world. 1 Peter 4:12-13 2. Growth often follows a new PERSPECTIVE. God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! Matthew 5:11-12 3. An eternal perspective produces ENDURANCE. I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed IN US. Romans 8:18

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? TIMESTAMPS 0:00 WELCOME 0:44 DAVE ANNOUNCEMENT 2:58 WEEKLY TALK

How to Be a Good Friend // Lawrence Kirby

June 25, 2023 • Lawrence Kirby

In a world where social media, online relationships, and relentless self-absorption threaten the very idea of deep and lasting friendships, it's possible to be the kind of friend that the people around you need! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 WELCOME 0:44 DAVE INTRODUCES KIRBY 1:20 WEEKLY TALK

What is God Like? // Josh Petersen

June 18, 2023 • Josh Petersen

Typically, we call the famous parable by Jesus “The Prodigal Son,” but that title is actually a bit misleading. The point of the story is not the younger (Prodigal) son’s recklessly extravagant living. Instead, it’s about God’s recklessly extravagant love.

Your Story Matters / Josh Petersen

June 11, 2023 • Josh Petersen

Never underestimate the profound impact your personal narrative can have on the lives of others. Your story possesses the incredible potential to ignite hope, offer solace, and provide a glimpse into the grace of Jesus Christ. Whether it encompasses your victories or defeats, God can use your unique story to impact the lives of others. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 WELCOME 0:44 DAVE INTRODUCES JOSH 1:54 WEEKLY TALK

Hearing God's Voice / Jeremy Moore

June 4, 2023 • Jeremy Moore

God speaks to us in lots of different ways. Our responsibility is to figure out how to turn down the volume of all the other voices speaking to us so we can hear God's voice more clearly. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 WELCOME 0:44 DAVE INTRODUCES JEREMY 2:18 WEEKLY TALK