Ego, Idolatry, and Powerlessness: Step 1

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Ego, Idolatry, and Powerlessness: Step 1

Message 1: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps

July 7, 2024 • Pastor Mark Reynolds • Genesis 3:1–5, Romans 7:15–18, Mark 8:35

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"Breathing Under Water" is a new series (based on a book by Richard Rohr) that explores Christian spirituality and the 12-Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this first message, we explore the link between addiction and sin, revealing how these dynamics often trap individuals in self-destructive cycles. Paradoxically, it's by acknowledging our powerlessness that we find the strength to seek solutions beyond ourselves. Whether you or a loved one grapple with addiction or some kind of unwanted behavior, join us on this transformative journey toward healing and recovery.

Handout, "Ego in Contemplative Christianity" (attached in church app).

Video, "Nuggets," used with permission from the copyright holder, Studio FILM BILDER:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUngLgGRJpo.

Book: Richard Rohr, "Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps."

Cleaning House & Healing Our Shame (Steps 4-9)

July 21, 2024 • Pastor Mark Reynolds • Psalm 32:3–5, James 5:16, Matthew 5:23–24

In this message, we look at the toxicity of shame and the healing power of confession, repentance, and making amends, the spiritual practices that undergird Steps 4-9 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Whether you wrestle with addiction or some kind of unwanted behavior this message in the series, "Breathing Under Water," will help!

Sweet Surrender: Steps 2-3

July 14, 2024 • Pastor Mark Reynolds • Matthew 28:20, Romans 8:28, Romans 8:31–39, Deuteronomy 31:6

In this message, we continue our new series on spirituality and the 12 Steps by focusing on a God that has the power to save and the importance of surrender. Whether you wrestle with addiction or some kind of self-destructive pattern, this message will help!