Pastor Benji looks back to the apostle Paul's self-description of himself: "Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus." We can't understand Paul's instruction about submitting to government in Romans 13 without remembering that he was not a "slave of the emperor"; he was "a slave of Jesus". But what does that mean for us today?
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This week, Pastor Benji, looks back to the apostle Paul's self-description of himself: "Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus." We can't understand Paul's instruction about submitting to government in Romans 13 without remembering that he was not a "slave of the emperor"; he was "a slave of Jesus". But what does that mean for us today?
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We are living in epic times. The disruption of nations and the relocation of people is the largest in history. The UN Refugee Agency reported that in 2014 59.5 million people worldwide were displaced. "Globally, one in every 122 humans is now either a refugee, internally displaced, or seeking asylum. If this were the population of a country, it would be the world’s 24th biggest." And, as we all know, many are landing here in San Diego. Jesus said to his disciples: "Go into all the world..." The truth is we no longer have to go very far.
This week's speaker is Jim Scott, Associate Director of Foursquare Missions International. You will find his reflection encouraging, empowering, and challenging. We live in times of great opportunity.
In response to Sunday's message we are encouraging donations to the Alliance for African Assistance which works with refugees from Africa and the Middle East. You can make a contribution through our website. On the giving form under missions select "Relief Missions" and 100% of what you donate will be given.
You can also give directly to the Alliance, here.
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This week Fernando Castillo, our District Supervisor (think "bishop") led us in a reflection on how to live when God doesn't answer our prayers the way we would like. How often has many of us received answered prayer for a parking space in a crowded lot but did not see God move on our behalf on behalf of family members who are suffering? Unanswered prayer hurts and challenges our trust in a loving God. Unanswered prayer is a reason why many walk away from an abiding faith in God. How shall we live when God doesn't answer our prayers our way?
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This week we look at Romans 13. What does is the role of government and our responsibility to it as followers of Jesus Christ? How do we live as residents in a nation when we are citizens of a different kingdom with allegiance to a different "King"? This week we look at the theological foundations for Paul's understanding of government. We hope you will find this helpful!
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We take a slight detour from Romans 12 to listen to Jesus' observations, warning, and encouragement about what His followers can expect and what Jesus expects from His followers as we endeavor to express genuine love in our world.
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This week we look at Romans 12.14-21 – Paul's "mini-message on the mount" where he exhorts followers to live a culture challenging life that confronts evil with love. These words ARE challenging and yet wouldn't the world be better if followers of Jesus endeavored to live the life described here?
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This week we return to our discussion of the Next Big Thing that has the potential to disrupt our world with a love that is as powerful as it is humbling, and as expansive as it is personal. But is this doable or merely an idealistic vision that is out of touch with reality?
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We continue with our overview of Romans 12. This week we identify the Next Big Thing that has the potential to disrupt our world. Its identity might surprise you
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This week week reflect upon how faith in Jesus will immediately point us to our relationship with people with a warning that we don't view ourselves in a manner that would cause us to disconnect from others... In these days of division, how liberating that faith in Christ empowers us to transcend divisions and saw peace that overcomes hostilities. Have a listen!
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Have a listen this week as we start our year considering that Paul's call to present our bodies a living sacrifice means that we’re presenting to the Lord the fullness of our lives.. and we’re making a very real connection between our living and our worship. We want to live our lives in 2017 on point with liberty, generosity, and gallantry!
God chooses compromised and desperate people to express His grace and release His purposes. If that was true for Tamar, who seduced her father-in-law and joined the lineage of King David and Jesus, it can be true for us... have a listen!
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This week we look at Rahab and discover that our sin cannot keep us from God's next "big thing".
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This week was our annual children's Christmas musical so there is no message to listen to.
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Click here if you would like to read Mark's Advent devotional...
Everybody comes from an "awkward" family – even Jesus! In these weeks before Christmas we are looking at Jesus's family tree to see what lessons we can learn. This week we introduced this series and learned that even awkward families can release amazing blessings.
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This week we look at Paul's teaching that the Church is NOT like the body of Jesus, the Church IS the Body of Jesus. These means that unity amidst diversity doesn't just happens. Unity is intentional-- that to be the best at treating others the best requires real effort.
God has a vision for His people. His vision is to create a dynamic, unified, and life-giving people whose diversity is their strength. Yet, the Church has always struggled to celebrate her diversity and unleash it in a beneficial way that expresses and presents God's presence. If we are going to succeed in fulfilling God's vision for His people then we are going to have to think differently... and that is the theme of this week's message.
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Your mind matters! Everything you think, imagine, create, and feel happens "between" the ears. But how should we think about ourselves? How should we think about ourselves if we think too highly of ourselves? Or, more critical for many for many of us, how do we think about ourselves when we think too lowly of ourselves. What is a sound self-assessment based on? Join us as we reflect on these questions this week...
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How you think is how you live... How you live is how you think... This is why it is imperative that followers of Jesus have their minds renewed. How does this happen? Join us as we reflect on the answer...
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This week we continue our reflections on the Christian mind and what we discover is that our minds have a purpose -- to authenticate by our own experience that God's will is good, pleasing, and is fulfilling... even when circumstances are lousy...
