God’s Word - 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Our Father, the creator of the universe, has given to us a great treasure in his holy, living word. In this lesson starting in 2 Timothy 3:16 we look at why we should trust God’s word, why we should delight in God’s word, and why we should cherish God’s word.
Our Father’s Mission - John 11:49-52
Our amazing, adopting Father is continuing his saving work. He has children scattered abroad. That is his mission.. and therefore.. that is ours.
Spiritual Family - I John 3:1
In week 2 of our Vision series, we look at how, because of the gospel, God adopts us into his family. We now seek to live life together in light of the reality that God has provided for us as we walk in our new identity as his children.
Gospel - A Whole New World - Acts 26:12-18
The Gospel brings us to a new worldview. There is power and joy and peace found as we begin to see things as they are by the light of the gospel.
The Eternal Dream - Psalm 90:12-17
The life of the true, accepted child of God belongs to Him and is most beautiful and delightful when satisfied in God and longing for maximum eternal use of their earthly life.
The Vital Word Of God - 2 Timothy 3:16-17
God speaks and we listen. As his people we are formed and given direction by the Word of God. It is vital and profitable for all things that God has called his people to do and to be.
Witnesses of Majesty & Message - Acts 1:6-8
We believers are commissioned by Jesus to be His witness.There is power and peace in the delightful pleading and confident proclamation of Jesus the King.The rightful witness will happen as the Spirit is sought by you and He guides and empowers you in the moment.
The Delighted Family Of God - Psalm 16
What is a Christian and what is a church? Christians are people who have been transformed by God through the gospel of Christ to be “lovers of God” or, can equally be called those who now delight in God. And what is their connection? It is their shared Father who has placed each one into his family, which He calls the Church. Therefore, each local church is, at its root, God’s family and must be obviously that.
Refocus 2022 #4: Prayer - Romans 8:26-27
Prayer is our direct access to the Father. If we rely on our own power, our prayers will be sporadic, self-centered, and distracted. With the help of the Spirit, our times of prayer can become consistent, God-centered, and focused on His will.
Refocus 2022 #3: Mission - 1 Peter 2:9-12
Christians are made a new creation by God when we put our faith in Jesus. We love and worship him, and are propelled on his mission to love his family and proclaim his excellencies to the world.
Refocus 2022 #2: Family - 1 John 3:1-2
God has called us to be his people and to live as his family. We, now, seek to live in light of this family identity that he has given us.
Refocus 2022 #1: Gospel Titus 3:3-7
In Titus 3 we see how God establishes us as his people through his gracious work in us, and now, how we live as his people is shaped by who he says we are.