The Blessing of Relationships

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The Blessing of Relationships

November 17, 2024 • Greg Burdine • Ecclesiastes 4:9–12, John 15:12–17

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An often overlooked blessing that surrounds us every day is relationships. From friendship to family, from community to the church, relationships are one of God's most tangible gifts to us.

1. Relationships reflect God's love and community.

2. Relationships help us bear each other's burdens.

3. Relationships build us up in faith.

What can you do? Cultivate gratitude for your relationships. Be intentional in bearing burdens. Build up others in faith.

The Blessing of Provision

November 24, 2024 • Greg Burdine • Matthew 6:25–34, Philippians 4:12–13

God is the provider of everything we need. From our basic daily necessities ("our daily bread") to our deepest spiritual needs, it is God who provides. 1. God knows our needs and provides for them. 2. Live with contentment and recognize that God has already provided. 3. Trust God's faithfulness in the future. What can you do? Practice gratitude for what God has already provided, cultivate contentment, and trust God with your future.

The Blessing of Salvation

November 10, 2024 • Greg Burdine • Ephesians 2:4–9, Titus 3:3–7

In our lives so much of what we do is driven by the idea of earning - a paycheck, recognition, even affection. But the reality of salvation is that it isn't something we can earn. It is based on God's mercy. Salvation is one of the greatest blessings we can have. 1. We are saved by grace, not by works. 2. Salvation is a new beginning. 3. Salvation is available to all. What can we do with salvation? Embrace grace, live as a new creation, and share the gift of salvation.