Heaston Church

You can have control or you can have growth, but you cannot have both.

Through the Bible God speaks powerfully, and He speaks personally. Video shown can be found at this link: http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/29/politics/donald-trump-bible-twitter-feat/

The more willing we are in giving, the more joy we will have in giving.

Christians give because they know God is more powerful. Christians give because they know God is more generous.

How do you approach Jesus? Do you respond with a calculated skepticism, fear of people, or faith?

Activity among the Community of God does not equal life among the Community of God.

Enthusiasm on Sunday does not equal faith on Monday.

Live lives of "come and see" by:1. Showing, 2. Inviting, 3. Bringing

Leading is not about impressing people, but about serving people.

A pastoral response to the June 26, 2015 SCOTUS decision.

You will not grow as a disciple until you can say, "Jesus is enough."

How you receive the kingdom will determine if you enter the kingdom.

1. We must not let a concession because of sin become permission to sin.2. We must always live in light of God's standard and not our own.3. When we fail to reach God's standard we must repent, receive, and resume.

A lack of humility leads to elitism, justifying sin, and selfish living.

If you want to live a significant life as a disciple of Jesus, you have to learn to become insignificant.

In making plans, start with a small view of yourself and a big view of your God.

We can parent with freedom from fear, pride, and selfishness, because our identity is found in being adopted as children of God through Christ.

Communion Sunday

Sometime proclaiming the gospel requires building bridges within the culture.

It's better to struggle when you believe, then to not believe when you struggle.