Winning at Conflict, Part 2
February 8, 2021
If you think the Son of God never engaged in conflict while he was on earth, then think again! Jesus had lots of interpersonal conflicts, but they were always done from a place of love. Join Pastor J.D. as he continues in the series “Forever Family” and shares with us what Christ-like confrontation looks like so that we can engage with others to pursue justice while maintaining strong relationships.
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No matter what the structures look like, we all have one thing in common when it comes to family: there will always be conflict. In this message from the series, “Forever Family,” Pastor J.D. teaches an important concept about conflict that comes from James—who, growing up as Jesus’ younger half-brother, must have known better than anyone about family strife that stems from jealousy. Understanding the root of conflict will fundamentally change how you engage in it.
February 5, 2021
Sex is no big deal, right? That’s what the world wants you to believe, but God wants us to trust him so that we can view sex rightly and experience his best for us when we wait on him. Join Pastor J.D. as he continues in the “Forever Family” series and teaches how to dispel the myths about sex with biblical truth so that it is a beautiful echo of what God has planned for us as part of his eternal family.
February 4, 2021
Our culture has some deeply held, deeply untrue ideas about sex. To fully understand and respect the sanctity of sex, we have to go to God, who created it, and his Word, which is very clear about how we should view it. In this message from “Forever Family,” Pastor J.D. explains how sex addresses one of our basic soul needs to be fully known and fully loved and gives us a taste of God’s love.
February 3, 2021
Dating is not easy—whether you’re 16 or 56! When you choose to apply God’s biblical standard to dating, you’re going to stand out, because the world has not figured out how to be successful in relationships without God’s wisdom. Pastor J.D. shares in this message from “Forever Family” how adopting six biblical resolutions for dating may make you stand out, but it will also lead to the kind of marriage you long for and Jesus wants for you.
February 2, 2021
Most people want fulfilling, happy, lifelong marriages, but we don’t get a lot of direction on how to get there. The Bible teaches that if you want something not many people seem to have, then you’ve got to do what few people are willing to do. Don’t miss this message from the series “Forever Family,” where Pastor J.D. shows us how understanding the biblical basis for marriage makes us wise in dating and pursuing God’s best for our lives.
February 1, 2021
Singleness is a gift. That might not be how we’re told by culture to view it—or even what the church sometimes tells us about it. In this message from the “Forever Family” series, Pastor J.D. teaches how to see singleness as a unique opportunity in ministry, relationships, and God’s kingdom. Learn how to clear the path for singleness in your life so that you can leverage this gift and cultivate a spiritual family that will last forever.
January 29, 2021
If you’re single, do you ever feel like the world is telling you that you’re missing out on something because you’re not married? Even in the church, we often equate marriage with completion—but Jesus taught something altogether different and more beautiful. Join Pastor J.D. for this message from “Forever Family” as he shows us what Jesus’ death and resurrection created that trumps even the nuclear family as the center of God’s kingdom.
January 28, 2021
What does God really think about divorce? In this message from “Forever Family,” Pastor J.D. walks us through Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 19 and helps us see that, though God’s command about divorce is clear, there is no situation that he cannot redeem. Whatever situation you find yourself in, don’t miss this important reminder to always seek God first so that you have his grace in every relationship.
January 27, 2021
Even if you’re not married, how you think about marriage affects the way you view so much more of life, like dating, sex, conflict, and even singleness. In this first message from the “Forever Family” series, Pastor J.D. shows us how the gospel shapes the essence and purpose of marriage and teaches us why, no matter what you have been called to in marriage or singleness, you’re going to need God help to accomplish it.
January 26, 2021
When it comes to giving, many of us want rules to follow and boxes to check. As Pastor J.D. continues in the “First” series, he helps us see why, though our tithe is a great place to start, God wants our giving to display what is first and best in our hearts. Only when we have surrendered all our resources to the Holy Spirit and seek his direction will we be able to live sufficiently and give extravagantly.
January 25, 2021
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