Many of us will be voting in the elections this coming week. While your pastors are not experts in political theory, we do believe that the Scriptures are sufficient for everything we need for life and godliness. So, if Christ is Lord over all our lives, his Word can help us honor and please him even during this election season. Here are three election exhortations we would ask you to consider while seeking to navigate this election season as elect exiles.
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The lives of the patriarchs begin to establish a biblical pattern carried through the psalms and into the lives of all of God's people. This patterns helps us in the face of questions like: "What should we do when God seems like a liar?" "What's my next step when it seems that his word has failed?" "What do I do when his faithfulness. is coming under threat based on what I see happening in my life?"
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How can you personally grow in deepening your relationships with others at church. Since we do not have Community Groups as a formal ministry of the church in this season, we want to encourage each of you to take the initiative to invest in relationships outside our weekly rhythm of Celebration Gatherings on Sundays and Mid-Week Gatherings on Wednesdays.
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Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning with links, scripture texts, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
Keep Reading A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's sermon with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's message with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's message with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's message with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's message with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's message with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's message with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's message with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's message with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's message with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's message with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's message with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's message with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's message with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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A weekly follow-up of Sunday morning's message with links, scripture text, the main point, and thoughts regarding application.
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Giving opportunities as we wrap up 2020 and head into 2021.
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An opportunity to pause and catch our breath amid the busyness of our Christmas celebration to consider the most miraculous of all gifts that has been given to us.
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Keep Reading"Everyone worries; and while it may become a familiar companion in our lives, it never becomes a welcome one. Wouldn't it be great if there were a way to worry less, or not to worry at all, in the midst of your struggles?" So writes Dr. Tim Lane in his book entitled, "Living Without Worry." If you find that you are one who worries...that would make all of us...there is a great book available for$5 on our bookshelf store at the church building. We encourage you to pick the book up on Sunday, read it, and learn real answers for addressing the issue and finding victory over it.
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Keep ReadingUltimately, we want to encourage you in your relationship with Jesus Christ. A critical part of that relationship is finding your place in His body, the church. Participation in a local church is never meant to be a mere obligation. It is a joyful privilege in which we glorify God through fruitful service in the context of meaningful relationships with other believers. Therefore, we want to give you all the information you need to help you determine if God is leading you to become a part of this church.
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2014
A few weeks ago, at our Wednesday night ASK Prayer Gathering, I shared for a few minutes about "spinning plates" and the affect of doing so in our own strength (results mostly being anxiety). I mentioned that all of us are spinning multiple plates. Not just a few of us; all of us - it's just simply the way God has ordained our lives. We all feel that, right? Jobs, relationships, finances, church, neighbors, parents, kids, spouse, school, reading, etc....
Jun 20
2014
Ungodliness...does that define how you live? None of us would readily say that would we? But we must ask ourselves this question. Do we live the moments of our days with little to no thought of God? In the moments and details of our lives are we any different than our unbelieving neighbors and co-workers? Are we mindful of living in a manner worthy of the Lord (Col. 1:9-10) throughout the nitty gritty and tedium of our days (Col. 3:22-24)? Do we make plans without a thought of what the Lord would want (James 4:13-15)? I could keep asking questions to help us all process but I imagine all of us can feel our tendency towards ungodliness in our lives. It's worth thinking about. And it's worth mortifying (Rom. 8:13)!
Jun 13
2014
I've had the joy of being involved in leading student ministries for over two decades. Youth of all ages, of course, are very valuable and we as a church have the joy of telling them the "glorious deeds of the Lord..." (Psalm 78:4). This is why we have children's ministry at SGC. But this is also the main thrust behind our intention to have a student ministry (Jr. and Sr. High). Teenagers are in a very pivotal time of life and we must be diligent, as a church, to point them to Christ.
May 23
2014
Joy and I are five weeks away from celebrating our 25th anniversary. As we look back through those years we quickly recognize the faithfulness and steadfastness of God. One of the means that God has used to remind us of his faithfulness in our lives has been through Joy's pen (or keyboard). Joy had a blog called "Cross Reflections" for a number of years and it is in those blogposts that we now look back on and are able to recount God's faithfulness to us in not only his provision for us materially but his revelation to us of his character seen so beautifully at the cross. Every once in a while I will be posting one of Joy's posts from years past. I do this with the hope that all who read these posts will identify in some way with our struggle to trust God in the midst of the details of our lives and be encouraged and strengthened by the truth that Joy writes about.
May 15
2014
We are so often blind to the work of God in our lives and tend to see only the areas needing drastic improvement. In reality, God is at work in each of his children and we need to become more aware of it, don't we?! Yes, we need to know about and grow in those areas needing improvement but we need to be more aware than ever of God's hand of grace in our lives.
May 9
2014
Most of us have heard the story of the Prodigal Son from the time we were young. In this story (Luke 15:11ff) we actually read of two sons. One son was a proud and arrogant rule-breaker. The other was a proud and arrogant rule-keeper. They were both in danger of judgment for their idolatrous self-reliance and in need of mercy.
