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Tough to Love

Difficult People

May 7, 2023 • Van Vandegriff • Matthew 9:36, Acts 3:1–10, Matthew 10:8

There are usually 2 ditches we fall into when we are around needy people; overly attentive to the needs of others while sacrificing our own health, or unwilling to acknowledge our part in helping others in need. Jesus shows us there is a better way, and it all starts with asking Him how we respond!

Wounds of a Friend

April 30, 2023 • Van Vandegriff • 1 Corinthians 5:1–2, 1 Corinthians 5:9–13, Matthew 18:15–17, Matthew 7:3–5, Proverbs 27:6

How do we confront someone in LOVE? Week 3 of our series tackles the sometimes uncomfortable task of confronting our friends and how we do it like Jesus.

Contend For Unity

April 23, 2023 • Van Vandegriff • Psalm 133, Romans 12:16, Romans 12:18, Ephesians 4:1–6

What does it look like to be someone who contends for unity? Week 2 of our Tough to Love series tackles the power of the tongue and how we fight for unity together.

It's Not You, It's Me

April 16, 2023 • Van Vandegriff • Matthew 16:24–25, 1 John 3:10–16, Ephesians 5:2, John 15:13

How do we love difficult people? It starts with upping our social and emotional intelligence as we become more like Jesus.