Sermons About Believe
Exchanging Lies for Truth
The problem with Israel is our own, it is the gap between what we believe in theory and what we believe in practice. I may agree that God is sovereign (theoretical belief), but slip into deep anxiety when I am afraid or out of control (functional disbelief). What it means to grow in grace is to see the gap narrowed between what I confess to be truth and what I functionally believe in the moment. If it’s true that behind every sin is a lie, we are able to find a road out of the rut of despair and the feeling that our emotions and actions are inevitable. Nehemiah is helping us to see the path of hope in hopelessness, joy in the midst of suffering, and courage to fight our shame and disbelief.
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Exchanging Lies for Truth
The problem with Israel is our own, it is the gap between what we believe in theory and what we believe in practice. I may agree that God is sovereign (theoretical belief), but slip into deep anxiety when I am afraid or out of control (functional disbelief). What it means to grow in grace is to see the gap narrowed between what I confess to be truth and what I functionally believe in the moment. If it’s true that behind every sin is a lie, we are able to find a road out of the rut of despair and the feeling that our emotions and actions are inevitable. Nehemiah is helping us to see the path of hope in hopelessness, joy in the midst of suffering, and courage to fight our shame and disbelief.
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The Kiss of Peace
At Santa Margarita Community we desire to bring beauty to our community through celebrating our life together and blessing them with the presence of Christ in us...the Psalms describe that satisfied life like a tree that drinks its fill. A beautiful life is a believing life. The emotional intensity of Psalm 85 calls us to believe and to continue believing, to be converted and to be reformed. Do you believe today? Is that belief as fiery as it was on day one?
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Confession - FUEL #5
Whether you are running on empty or three-quarters of a tank, you can’t go very far without fueling up. We all start the journey with energy and excitement but, too often, we find ourselves running out of steam along the way. Ever felt like you are trying hard but going nowhere? Does your spiritual life feel like an exasperating series of “do’s and don’ts” to which you can never live up? What if there was a way to stay connected to Jesus and not carry the weight on your own. In this series, we will get back to basics by exploring ancient spiritual practices that can refuel your soul.
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Sharing Your Faith (Part 2) - FUEL #4
Whether you are running on empty or three-quarters of a tank, you can’t go very far without fueling up. We all start the journey with energy and excitement but, too often, we find ourselves running out of steam along the way. Ever felt like you are trying hard but going nowhere? Does your spiritual life feel like an exasperating series of “do’s and don’ts” to which you can never live up? What if there was a way to stay connected to Jesus and not carry the weight on your own. In this series, we will get back to basics by exploring ancient spiritual practices that can refuel your soul.
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Why Doesn't God Calm Our Storms?
Acts 27 - Paul's troubles provide encouragement for those of us who seek to emulate his missional lifestyle.
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Sharing Your Faith (Part 1) - FUEL #4
Whether you are running on empty or three-quarters of a tank, you can’t go very far without fueling up. We all start the journey with energy and excitement but, too often, we find ourselves running out of steam along the way. Ever felt like you are trying hard but going nowhere? Does your spiritual life feel like an exasperating series of “do’s and don’ts” to which you can never live up? What if there was a way to stay connected to Jesus and not carry the weight on your own. In this series, we will get back to basics by exploring ancient spiritual practices that can refuel your soul.
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Trust From On High
Trust - whom do we place our trust in for all things eternal. It all comes back to the One we trust and living life by trusting as a action of believing and living out that belief in the Lord.
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Bible Study - FUEL #3
Whether you are running on empty or three-quarters of a tank, you can’t go very far without fueling up. We all start the journey with energy and excitement but, too often, we find ourselves running out of steam along the way. Ever felt like you are trying hard but going nowhere? Does your spiritual life feel like an exasperating series of “do’s and don’ts” to which you can never live up? What if there was a way to stay connected to Jesus and not carry the weight on your own. In this series, we will get back to basics by exploring ancient spiritual practices that can refuel your soul.
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