Fasting

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Fasting

February 25, 2024 • Neil Montgomery • Matthew 6:16–18, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 6:19–20, Ephesians 2:8–10, 2 Peter 3:8–10

I'm embarrassed to admit this, but the only "hunger pains" I have ever really felt have come from overeating. The thought of "not eating" can stress me out. In fact, I often think about what's for lunch while I'm eating breakfast! I'm all for feasting. But fasting?

Fasting is one of the most essential and powerful of all the practices of Jesus and, arguably, the single most neglected one in the modern, Western church. Fasting was a core practice of Jesus and the early church. As apprentices, this practice brings our whole self into intimacy with Jesus.

Come look with us at what the Word says about it all.

Community

March 24, 2024 • Bill Brown • John 13:34–35, Philippians 2:2–4, Luke 6:35–36

Being part of a community is a basic human need. Unfortunately, most people do not belong to a positive community. Even Christians who attend church regularly most often do not feel as though they are part of a close-knit community. They are missing the most valuable spiritual resource God provides for us. God intended for us to join our hearts to love one another and serve those who need the love of Jesus Christ in their lives. Once we find the beautiful acceptance and encouragement of a Christ-centered community, we can never return, and we create a community that is welcome to all who are seeking our Lord and a place where they are loved unconditionally.

Generosity

March 17, 2024 • Neil Montgomery • Luke 11:33–42

We've been told in our culture that, "MORE MONEY MEANS MORE HAPPINESS!" Most of us are waking up to the reality that we were fed a lie. But there is great news. Jesus gives us a vision of where true, rich and deep happiness comes from. One of the things that Jesus is famous for is turning our vision of the “good life” on its head. He said things like, "The last will be first and the first will be last. Those who exalt themselves will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be exalted. If you do not forgive others their sins, your heavenly father will not forgive your sins." But nowhere is this upside down reality of the “good life” more self-evident than in Jesus’s teaching about MONEY. Come join us as we explore how the practice of Generosity is a game-changer when it comes to our impact and contentment in life.

Witness

March 10, 2024 • Bill Brown • 1 Peter 3:15, Acts 1:8, Colossians 4:3–6

What does it mean to be a witness? The definition says, "An individual who, being present, personally sees or perceives a thing; a person who gives evidence." But what does it mean to be a witness for Jesus? How do we do it, what does it look like and where should we do it? We'll explore these questions and more as we look at the Practice of Witness!