American Idols
Life is not easy. In fact every day we are faced with decisions that will shape our future, impact our character, and influence relationships. We will struggle with acceptance and rejection, risk and reward. We will be praised for our insights and judged for our mistakes. Just how do we cope when the spotlight hits center stage on our lives?
January 23rd Randy Jackson Says, “Your Up Dog” (Real Life, Real Risks)
If your vision is part of God's plan, there will be more risks and more unanswered questions than answered. It will involve physical sacrifice, which is the path to spiritual renewal. When we take risks and make sacrifices to further God's kingdom, it allows Him to stir our hearts.
January 30th Jennifer Lopez Says, “Wow Me in 15 Seconds” (Facing Your Judges)
Judging others, when approached the right way, can actually be an extension of God’s work in someone else’s life. We may be tempted to look the other way, but true love involves stepping out of our comfort zones to rescue fellow believers in need. So when we are judged what should our response be? We will look at how three types of people and how they respond to criticism and determine if they are “wise”, “foolish”, or “evil”. Matthew 18:10-20; Proverbs 12:15; 15:31-33
February 6th Steven Tyler Says, “You’re not going to Hollywood (Dealing with Rejection)
We have a Heavenly Father who desires to have an intimate relationship with us, a relationship in which we can be fully known and when we truly understand that principle then we can live with no fear of rejection.
February 13th Ryan Seacrest Says, “You’re the New American Idol”: (Handling Success)
David, you are the new king in Israel! David is a central figure in Old Testament history—for good reason. He was a success! David’s life is the saga of a man struggling—and mostly succeeding—at letting God reign on the throne of his own life. In many ways he handled success brilliantly, but in other ways he failed miserably. However, through the soaring successes and gut-wrenching defeats, he remained a “man after God’s own heart.”
2 Samuel 1 - 24
January 23rd Randy Jackson Says, “Your Up Dog” (Real Life, Real Risks)
If your vision is part of God's plan, there will be more risks and more unanswered questions than answered. It will involve physical sacrifice, which is the path to spiritual renewal. When we take risks and make sacrifices to further God's kingdom, it allows Him to stir our hearts.
January 30th Jennifer Lopez Says, “Wow Me in 15 Seconds” (Facing Your Judges)
Judging others, when approached the right way, can actually be an extension of God’s work in someone else’s life. We may be tempted to look the other way, but true love involves stepping out of our comfort zones to rescue fellow believers in need. So when we are judged what should our response be? We will look at how three types of people and how they respond to criticism and determine if they are “wise”, “foolish”, or “evil”. Matthew 18:10-20; Proverbs 12:15; 15:31-33
February 6th Steven Tyler Says, “You’re not going to Hollywood (Dealing with Rejection)
We have a Heavenly Father who desires to have an intimate relationship with us, a relationship in which we can be fully known and when we truly understand that principle then we can live with no fear of rejection.
February 13th Ryan Seacrest Says, “You’re the New American Idol”: (Handling Success)
David, you are the new king in Israel! David is a central figure in Old Testament history—for good reason. He was a success! David’s life is the saga of a man struggling—and mostly succeeding—at letting God reign on the throne of his own life. In many ways he handled success brilliantly, but in other ways he failed miserably. However, through the soaring successes and gut-wrenching defeats, he remained a “man after God’s own heart.”
2 Samuel 1 - 24
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