Genesis 45
Detours are often unexpected and uncomfortable. They take us in directions we never could have predicted. However, does the detours in our life, whether self-inflicted or not, do they derail us from God's purpose for us? Join us today as we discover God's purpose for our life is not thwarted by the detours we face, but often times they are fulfilled because of them. It is the preparation we encounter along the way that prepares us for the purpose our detours are leading us toward.
- Jul 23, 2017Part 6: PurposeJul 23, 2017Part 6: PurposeBy: Clyde SelfSeries: DETOURS
Genesis 45
Detours are often unexpected and uncomfortable. They take us in directions we never could have predicted. However, does the detours in our life, whether self-inflicted or not, do they derail us from God's purpose for us? Join us today as we discover God's purpose for our life is not thwarted by the detours we face, but often times they are fulfilled because of them. It is the preparation we encounter along the way that prepares us for the purpose our detours are leading us toward. - Jul 16, 2017Part 5: TransformedJul 16, 2017Part 5: TransformedBy: Clyde SelfSeries: DETOURSGenesis 44The external workings of a detour are often the results of the inner workings of our heart. They do not have to only produce negative results but can be a positive catalyst for change. Join us today as we see an overshadowed figure in the Joseph story transformed from a mess to a miracle! God has a design for each of us, listen and discover yours today!
- Jul 9, 2017Part 4: HealingJul 9, 2017Part 4: HealingBy: Clyde SelfSeries: DETOURS
Genesis 41:50-52; Mark 5:27-34
In our life, we will encounter things that have the potential to bring us to our knees. Pain so deep that words fail to express the anguish in our souls. However, our destiny lies just the other side of the pain of our past. Dealing with your hurts is critical to our spiritual health. Join us as we look at how Joseph dealt with the past and how his perspective affected the present.
- Jul 2, 2017Part 3: StrengthJul 2, 2017Part 3: StrengthBy: Clyde SelfSeries: DETOURS
Genesis 40; Philippians 4:11-13
More often than not, the things we suffer are not criminal acts but rather unfair experiences that are hard to bear. What we do when they seem to never have a setting sun will determine the value of the life we live. Join us today as we explore how we can have the strength to do mighty things to impact people in the midst of ongoing suffering detours. - Jun 25, 2017Part 2: Courage and ConvictionJun 25, 2017Part 2: Courage and ConvictionBy: Clyde SelfSeries: DETOURS
Genesis 39; 1 Peter 3:13-17
Suffering for doing what is wrong is understandable, but suffering for doing what is right just seems wrong! Why do we suffer for standing for what is right? What is the biblical perspective on our response to such suffering? Join us as we continue to look at the life of Joseph and examine another detour that happened in his life when he courageously stood for his conviction for what was right.
- Jun 18, 2017Part 1: CompromiseJun 18, 2017Part 1: CompromiseBy: Clyde SelfSeries: DETOURS
Genesis 37; Romans 8:28
Sometimes life can take unexpected turns and we find ourselves in places we never thought possible. How do we respond? What do we do when we are on a road we did not anticipate? Especially when it is our own fault. Join us as we examine Scripture and see what happens when we choose the wrong path and the biblical solution to deal with our bad choices.
- Jun 4, 2017Part 5: I Am A Treasure ChestJun 4, 2017Part 5: I Am A Treasure ChestBy: Clyde SelfSeries: IDENTITY2 Corinthians 4:6-13; 16-18When life gets difficult our perspective often becomes distracted from heavenly thinking to earthly troubles. However, as a follower of Christ, if we can realize the treasure we contain, we could see the afflictions of this life in a whole new perspective. Join us today as we discover how being a treasure chest changes everything.
- May 28, 2017Part 4: I Am GratefulMay 28, 2017Part 4: I Am GratefulBy: Clyde SelfSeries: IDENTITYColossians 2:6-7Have you ever been around someone who could just make the cloudiest of days sunny again? Have you ever been around someone who could make the sunniest day fill with the dark clouds of gloominess? When life seems to not be going well, why is it that some people can make it through with a smile and others rip the smile right off your face. According to Scripture, it has nothing to do with circumstances but has everything to do with the heart. An attitude is the overflow of the heart. Join us today as we examine the heart of a life that overflows with gratitude regardless of the circumstances that come.
- May 21, 2017Part 3: I Am Walking By The SpiritMay 21, 2017Part 3: I Am Walking By The SpiritBy: Clyde SelfSeries: IDENTITYIf I am a masterpiece and valuable, why is there such a battle to do what is right? Even knowing the Holy Spirit is a gift from God does not seem to take away the battle. However, we can walk by the Spirit so that we will not fulfill the desires of the flesh. But, what does it mean to “walk by the Spirit” and how do I do it? Join us today as we wrestle with that question. and hear from a man who has made the transition from walking in the flesh and walking by the Spirit.
- May 14, 2017Part 2: I Am ValuableMay 14, 2017Part 2: I Am ValuableBy: Clyde SelfSeries: IDENTITY
1 Peter 1:3; 2:9-10
What we believe about who we are is the greatest determination as to what we will do or become. Unfortunately, most of us have bought into a lie for what determines our value. Join us today as we discover that our value is not determined by our performance, stuff, or the opinions of others but on a foundation that will set us free to be all God designed us to become.