Posts Tagged ‘Responsibility’
God is Love
God is Love Every Christian denomination has a belief statement that all agree on this: God is Trinity. Many of us, if we are honest, believe in the Trinity but have no idea what that means. What is God? It is an important question because What God IS will influence how we interact with him.…
Read MoreThe Kingdom Mobilized
The Kingdom Mobilized “Is it time?” Just imagine how the 120+ disciples felt as they became witnesses of the resurrected Jesus. Their hearts were reborn with a living hope. And now, they were ready to tell EVERYONE. And yet, the risen Lord tells them something perplexing: “Wait.” Wait? Why? Jesus tells them to wait for…
Read MoreThe Kingdom Prayer
The Kingdom Prayer “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name…” I am sure many of us can fill in the rest of the words. The prayer Jesus gave us (often referred to as the “Lord’s Prayer”) is a powerful tool to connect us with God while also seeing his hand in our life. Here…
Read MoreThe Kingdom’s Citizens
The Kingdom’s Citizens Every organization has a culture. And so when the ministry of Jesus was gaining traction, all the people following him were eager to here what the culture of his ministry would be like. Jesus, then, delivers his famous “Sermon on the Mount.” Here he tells what the culture of his kingdom is…
Read MoreEaster 2023
Easter 2023 at Newbreak Church This Easter weekend at Newbreak Church in San Diego, we celebrate how the resurrection of Jesus launches God’s plan to bring heaven to earth through His church, his followers, and his in communities both local and global. Tierrasanta Campus Blank Notes Completed Notes Scripps Ranch Campus Blank Notes Completed Notes…
Read MoreThe Greatest at the Table
The Greatest at the Table What makes someone the greatest? In sports terms, only a few are deemed the “G.O.A.T.” (greatest of all time). Tom Brady, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and so on. Even Christ’s disciples were concerned with this question. How is the greatest? Listen in as Jesus gives an answer that continues to…
Read MoreBeyond the Table
Beyond the Table We all have a longing to know Jesus–whether we would describe it that way or not. When we encounter Zacchaeus, in Scripture, we find him searching for Jesus. And yet, he soon discovers that Jesus was searching for him. Listen in as we see what happens beyond our encounter with Jesus! Tierrasanta…
Read MoreFill the House! Crowd the Kingdom!
Fill the House! Crowd the Kingdom! What makes for a great party? Great food and drinks? Great company? Entertainment? Whatever it may be, these images fall short of imagining what God might have in store for his people. Jesus tells a parable about the kingdom of God and compares it to a great feast (aka…
Read MoreMore Than Enough
More Than Enough Will it be enough? It’s a question many of us have struggled with at one time or another. When it comes to our needs, they aren’t a surprise to God. These obstacles can actually become opportunities for God to reveal who he is. Lean in as we look to what Jesus teaches…
Read MoreJesus Sees You
Jesus Sees You Have you ever carried a label that has hurt you? It is like being known by a reputation rather than for your name–known by something you have done instead of someone you are striving to become. Jesus meets a woman at the table who is known simply as a “sinful woman,” but…
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