There are moments in our lives where we are afraid of what is out there, we are afraid of the unknown and end up staying where we are. Through the course of this series our challenge is to go deeper and not let fear keep us where we are. So join us in this series as we look at different spiritual disciplines and how to put them into practice in our lives. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano kicks off the series with teaching on meditation.
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Challenge
- Prioritize time this week to practice biblical meditation.
Scripture
- 1 Timothy 4:7
- 1 Corinthians 9:24-26
- Psalm 1:1-3
- Psalm 143:5
- James 4:8
- Joshua 1:8
- Psalm 1:2
- Psalm 19:14
- Psalm 119:15
- Psalm 104:34
- Philippians 4:8
- Proverbs 4:20-22
- Psalm 119:97
- Psalm 49:3
- Psalm 46:10
- Isaiah 26:3
- Matthew 6:6
- Psalm 1:1-6
- Psalm 119:148
- Psalm 119:97-99
- Psalm 119:11
- Psalm 63:6
- Psalm 143:5
- Psalm 119:48
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17
#1. Meditation
Deeper: Creating Spiritual Discipline
July 23, 2017 • John Carrano
#10. Submission
October 8, 2017 • Craig Mathison
Have you ever thought about the difference between obedience and submission? God offers His hand to us like a father to his son, but it takes biblical submission to engage in that journey with Him. . . . Reflection Question - Lord, am I recognising those to whom You want me to submit? Am I honouring them? Can people see my submission? Challenge - Let's apply biblical submission to all areas of our lives! Scripture - Matthew 20:25-28 - Philippians 2:3-8 - Ephesians 5:21 - Ephesians 6:5 - Ephesians 6:9 - Daniel 3:16-18
#9. Study
October 1, 2017 • Joey Shaw
Read, Examine, Apply, Pray. In this week's message special guest and missionary Joey Shaw continues our series with teaching on the spiritual discipline of study. . . . Challenge - Get a REAP guide and work through REAP everyday this week. Start with the gospel of Matthew or use a bible reading plan. Scripture - 2 Timothy 3:16-17
#8. Solitude and Silence
September 24, 2017 • Nick Seders
We live in a noisy world! Jesus had a rhythm of being in crowded places but also retreated from the masses to be on his own -see Luke 5:16- The practice of silence and solitude (although not technically spiritual disciplines) refresh us and give us an opportunity to focus on the only voice that matters, God's. In this week's message Nick Seders continues our series with teaching on solitude and silence. . . . Reflection Question - Quiet yourself and focus on the Lord. Let him speak through his Word, as you process this message. Challenge - Every day this week, retreat into solitude and silence for five minutes during your lunch break. Scripture - Luke 5:16 - Luke 4:1-14 - Psalm 42:7