When it’s all said and done, what do we want to have said about our lives? On Sunday, guest speaker Phil Cartmail shared about the importance of embracing humility and learning to love well.
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The ultimate goal of solitude is encountering God. Sometimes that happens easily. But sometimes our encounter looks more like a wrestling match, where we bring to Him the questions, doubts, and painful disappointments with Him that hide in the shadows of our hearts. But the story of Jacob shows us that if we are willing to wrestle through these painful places, we will discover a renewed trust and a deeper intimacy with God than ever before.
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Solitude can be a place of spiritual warfare. Whether it’s subtle lies or intimidating attacks, the enemy will do anything to put us off spending time alone with God. Understanding the form those attacks take and knowing how to deal with them is vital if we’re going to embrace the practice of solitude.
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Most of us are reluctant to practice solitude because deep down, we know that when we enter solitude all of the broken, wounded places inside us will come to the surface. And while it’s true that solitude often involves a confrontation with the most painful places in our lives — these are the very places God is most wanting to heal.
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The beauty of God’s grace is that it has freed us from relating to God as a distant rule-giver; instead, it allows us to come to Him as our father. Barry Manson shows how grace transforms the Christian life from duty to delight.
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Todd kicks off a new series on the practice of solitude. But even though solitude is one of the key practices of the Christian life, many of us are reluctant to embrace it for ourselves. Todd looked at some of the reasons for this and explained some practical ways to begin to incorporate solitude into our lives.
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Becoming like Jesus can seem like an impossible goal. So how does the impossible become possible? We participate in our transformation through the practice of spiritual disciplines, which create space for God to work in our hearts and train us to be like Jesus.
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What does it look like when Jesus transforms lives? This week, we had an interview with Barry & Linda Manson — who encountered Jesus as young hippies and have seen Him intervene in their lives in extraordinary ways: from physical healing to supernatural provision, to learning how to truly rest in the grace of God. Their fascinating story demonstrates God’s faithfulness over four decades of ministry.
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In order to overcome the unique challenges that the church faces in our modern age, we must steadfastly practice three "one another’s" that have formed the backbone of church life for 2,000 years. This morning, Todd concludes our church vision series.
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Many Christians are looking for ways to share their faith. But surprisingly, one of the most missional things we can do is commit to the work of the Holy Spirit to become like Jesus. Our transformation is a compelling demonstration of the truth and power of the Gospel.
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Our modern society often causes people to feel isolated and lonely, which is why being a part of a healthy community is so important for everyone. The ultimate expression of community is the church — which eradicates the normal social barriers and unites us around Jesus. However, anyone who has ever been part of a church knows that community doesn’t come easy. It requires commitment, sacrifice, and humility. This morning Todd takes a look at why community is so important and how it works at Antioch.
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The old adage, “Begin with the end in mind” is a helpful principle for everything, so what is “the end” that we should have in mind as Christians? Is it something more than heaven when we die? The writers of the New Testament explained that God’s purpose for us in this life is transformation into Christlikeness.
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