Mirror Mirror - New Hope Community Church

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September 1, 2024 • Rob Paterson

Have you ever met someone you thought of as a great follower of Jesus, but they were not at all what you expected? Have you ever bumped into an aspect of God that was startling? Have you ever caught a glimpse of yourself in the mirror only to be disturbed by what you saw? While none of us are where we want and need to be, instead of masking or hiding our issues, the Christian life is all about trusting God with them and allowing Him to transform us!

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September 8, 2024 • Rob Paterson

In moments of surprise, when unexpected stress and tension hit us, what kinds of things come out of our mouth when we are not in total control? Are they things we would be proud to have on display for the rest of the world to see, or would we be embarrassed, especially if certain people knew about and heard us? That which comes out of us is a strong indication of what is inside of us. If you don’t like what your words reveal, ask God to help you make a change!

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September 15, 2024 • Rob Paterson

Have you ever noticed how we tend to make a big deal out of things that don’t matter at all? And other times we diminish things that matter a lot more than we give them credit for in that moment? It has become all too natural for us to embrace pride, which goes before a fall, and to oppose humility, which results in grace. If you continually mess things up and get stuff out of order, tune in for this message and allow God to order your life all the time!

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September 22, 2024 • Rob Paterson

When I was young I was highly involved in competitive sports. In my first church plant, I was known as the best athlete in the entire congregation. Now I am the aging guy with multiple hip replacements. What does it look like to live a disciplined life? How does that change as life progresses? Can we get away with doing well in one area and totally failing in another. Let’s all engage in sharpening one another so we can all become more!

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September 29, 2024 • Rob Paterson

Sometimes growth and progress becomes little more than about our own vanity. Even spiritual development can be more of a “look at me” posture than something which helps and blesses those who surround us all the time. If you have made any progress, if you have anything to offer, now is the time to engage. Don’t stockpile! Don’t wait until you have even more! Allow what God has done in you to be poured out! And then marvel at how he gives you more!