Live for the World or Live for Jesus
We have to choose the world or Jesus, we can't live for both
Don't Miss Out on Heaven from Unforgiveness - 5/5/2024
May 5, 2024 • Lance Loven • Luke 19, Romans 5:8, Matthew 6:15, Ephesians 4:23, Colossians 3:12
Does a negative, hurtful, or painful memory of a person or situation come to mind often? Don't miss out on Heaven because of unforgiveness! Treat people the way that Jesus treated people. Forgive others like Jesus forgave you.
It Hurts God When He Sees Christians Try to Live for the World - 4/21/2024
April 21, 2024 • Lance Loven • Ephesians 4:30, Ephesians 1:13–14, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, 1 John 1:9
It hurts the heart of God when He sees Christians try to live for the world AND for Jesus. Our value is sealed by the Holy Spirit and will reveal truth and guide us. Stop resisting the Holy Spirit!
New Heights Church Service
April 7, 2024 • Lance Loven • 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Hebrews 10:24–25, Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 4:29, Romans 3:13–14
As Christians, our words should be used to help, not hurt others. What negative or abusive words have you used this week? Speak words that help and encourage others to live like Jesus. Our words should build people up and point them to Jesus. Speak life into people today!
Dealing with Anger as a Christian - 3/3/2024
March 3, 2024 • Lance Loven • Matthew 5:22, Colossians 3:8, Ephesians 4:26, Mark 3:1–6, Matthew 21:12–13
Have you ever been angry as a Christian? Jesus used righteous anger to defend the Father. We are commanded not to sin in our anger, no matter the circumstances. Anger can lead to other sins, learn how to deal with it in the Biblical way.
What Does It Look Like to Live for Jesus? - 2/18/2024
February 18, 2024 • Lance Loven • Zechariah 8:16, Ephesians 4:15, Romans 12:4–5, Ephesians 4:25, John 8:44
What does it look like to live for Jesus? To be like Jesus, we should not lie. There are potential consequenses of lying, be open and honest with others. There are many benefits to telling the truth. Living for Jesus means bringing love, grace, and healing to His body.
Is Jesus More Powerful? - 2/11/2024
February 11, 2024 • Lance Loven • Ephesians 3:16, Ephesians 4:20–24, 1 Corinthians 2:16, Romans 13:14, Ephesians 4:17–19
We are to put off our old self. If we are made new, does that mean that Jesus is more powerful than the world? God gives us the mind of Christ. Put on your new self through connecting with Jesus. We were created to be like Jesus and live like Jesus.
Live for the World or Live for Jesus - 2/4/2024
February 4, 2024 • Lance Loven • Philippians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 10:4–5, Ephesians 4:17–19, 2 Corinthians 4:3–6
People in Ephesus wanted to hold onto their old ways. People today want to live for the world AND Jesus. Instead of becoming addicted to sin, we need to choose to live for Jesus. Are you living for the world, Jesus, or both?