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Your Words Have Power

Study Guide Your Words Have Power “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” This old adage is said often but completely untrue. Many of us can probably think of plenty of times when the power of words have torn us down or inspired us forward in a positive direction.…

Local Impact Sunday

Sermon Notes Local Impact Sunday James has some strong words for those who say they have faith but they don’t do anything with it. “Your faith is dead!” Strong words, but he is right! Jesus brings us to new life through faith in him and now we are challenged to put our faith into action…

Local Impact Sunday

Study Guide Local Impact Sunday James has some strong words for those who say they have faith but they don’t do anything with it. “Your faith is dead!” Strong words, but he is right! Jesus brings us to new life through faith in him and now we are challenged to put our faith into action…

Playing Favorites

Sermon Notes Playing Favorites We all play favorites. We have a favorite restaurant, a favorite sports team, a favorite movie, etc. Favorites are fine, when applied to these things. But favorites are wrong when it comes to how we treat other people–especially when we let the social-scorecard deem who matters and who doesn’t. In God’s…

Playing Favorites

Study Guide Playing Favorites We all play favorites. We have a favorite restaurant, a favorite sports team, a favorite movie, etc. Favorites are fine, when applied to these things. But favorites are wrong when it comes to how we treat other people–especially when we let the social-scorecard deem who matters and who doesn’t. In God’s…

When Life is Hard

Sermon Notes When Life is Hard When we are shaken by a hardship in life, we see our true character come out! None of us like trials, but we all go through them. And our choice in the matter is how we will respond to trials, letting them shape us or shatter us. Lean in…

When Life is Hard

Study Guide When Life is Hard Newbreak’s Sermon Study Guide is an in-house resource that serves sermon-based Life Groups and/or individuals who want to reflect further on how the message contributes to their spiritual formation. About This Sermon Series The world’s landscape rapidly changed after the resurrection of Jesus. As God’s work of redeeming people…

If You Could Pray Like Elijah…

Do you remember being a child and dreaming about being like one of your heroes? What if someone told you that you could do what they did just as well as them. Would you believe them? Probably not. Hypothetically, if ancient Jews ever had costume parties, little Jewish children would have dressed up like Elijah.…

The Key Ingredient That De-escalates Conflict

When talking about conflict, there is a key ingredient that is renowned for de-escalating conflict, and it may not be what you expect: humility. When someone takes the posture of humility during a conflict, suddenly the one-upping ceases. It is like turning off the gas burner underneath a pot of boiling water; it may take…

What’s Guarding Your Mouth?

We all have been there. Our blood is boiling. Emotions are rising. And the next words that come from our mouth are ones we wish we could take back. Whether this is a fight with a spouse, friend, child, or co-worker… it is a common experience. Thankfully, forgiveness and reconciliation help patch up the war…