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The Games We Play - Week 1

Risk: Joshua

June 15, 2024 • Pastor Erik Lawson • Joshua 1:2, Joshua 1:8, Joshua 5:13–14

In Week 1, we explore the game of Risk through the story of Joshua. This sermon emphasizes the importance of bold faith, overcoming fear, and experiencing the miraculous results of obedience to God's commands. Just like in the game of Risk, we learn that taking risks in faith leads to divine victories.

The Games We Play - Week 4

July 6, 2024 • Pastor Mark Griffith • Genesis 37:18–28, Genesis 39:1–8, Galatians 5:22–23, John 13:3–17, Romans 8:28

In week 4, Pastor Mark Griffith draws parallels between the game Chutes and Ladders and the life of Joseph. We experience ladder moments… things are going well, moments of promotion, we’re getting ahead…then suddenly, we’re experiencing chute moments… unmet expectations, sickness, loss, heartache… Peering into the life of Joseph can teach us how to steward the Chutes and Ladders of life.

The Games We Play - Week 3

June 29, 2024 • Pastor Erik Lawson • Daniel 1:5–20

This week Pastor Erik uses the game, Mousetrap, to illustrate how Daniel navigated the cultural pressures of Babylon. This sermon teaches us to stand firm in our faith and identity in Christ, resisting cultural pressures to conform and instead influencing the culture for God’s glory. Like the strategic moves in Mousetrap, we can either change the culture or be changed by it.

The Games We Play - Week 2

June 22, 2024 • Pastor Erik Lawson • Matthew 6:19–21, Proverbs 21:5, Proverbs 13:7, Philippians 4:19, Matthew 25:14–29

In week 2, Pastor Erik teaches us how life is like Monopoly… When we die all the money goes back in the box. In the game, the money matters but when it’s over, it is worthless. Managing money can be intimidating. We are going to learn from Monopoly how to win at money through what the Bible has to say about it.