Life Mission Church

Life Mission Church

by Life Mission Church

Religion & Spirituality

Season 1

August 8, 2018 - THINK FOR THE GLORY OF GOD

July 29, 2018 - LIVING WITH THOSE WHO DIFFER

The Fight For Wisdom - 1 Corinthians 8:9-13, 10:23-33 Jobey McGinty

July 22, 2018 - HOW (AND WHEN) TO GO AGAINST YOUR CONSCIENCE

The Fight for Wisdom - Romans 12:1,2 Jobey McGinty What is the conscience, and what is its purpose? Is it always correct? Should we obey our conscience, even if it's wrong? How do we adjust our conscience if it is wrong? And how do we live alongside others that have a different conscience than us?

July 15, 2018 - WHAT IS THE CONSCIENCE?

The Fight for Wisdom - 1 Corinthians 8.1-13 Jobey McGinty What is the conscience, and what is its purpose? Is it always correct? Should we obey our conscience, even if it's wrong? How do we adjust our conscience if it is wrong? And how do we live alongside others that have a different conscience than us?

July 8, 2018 - THE BALANCE OF GOD AND FAMILY

The Fight for Wisdom - 1 Corinthians 7.28-35 Jobey McGinty How do we fit God into our busy lives? The first thing we can do is to word the question differently. We should ask, how do we fit our lives - marriage, singleness, hobbies, kids, work - into God's will and desire for our lives? It's not easy, but adjusting how we view the balance of faith, work, family, and play is critical for us to find the true joy and life that God desires for us.

June 24 - THE GOD WHO IS THERE

Psalm 139 Guest Pastor Forrest Weiland Sometimes we try to run from God. Have you ever wanted (or actually tried) to run from God? What do you think is meant by the statement, “there is only one way to escape God, and that is to run to Him”? Knowing that there is nowhere we can run to that can truly get us away from God will either be comforting for us, or fear-inducing. But when we know the love of God, this will bring us great comfort.

June 10 - THE PROBLEM OF SEXUAL SIN

The Fight for Wisdom: 1 Corinthians 6.12-20 Jobey McGinty We very easily compartmentalize our physical life from our spiritual life. We convince ourselves that physical actions have no real affect on our spirituality. When it comes to sex and sexuality, we have a very permissive attitude, acting as if what we do with our bodies and our minds has no real consequence, that it's okay "as long as it's not hurting anyone" or "if it makes me happy." But this is not the case, and understanding the big picture of the beauty and glory of sex, marriage, and sexual union is the only thing that will help us understand the real problem of sexual sin.

May 27, 2018 - GOSPEL AMNESIA

The Fight for Wisdom: 1 Corinthians 6.9-11 Jobey McGinty It is a tragedy when a Christian forgets his true identity. When we respond to life simply based on what is in front of us - the challenges, fears, anxieties, and conflicts - we don't act or operate as we should. We end up judging others and attacking others. We are constantly battling a forgetfulness of the Gospel, that we were once lost in darkness, but now destined for life. If we can remember this, we will treat others, and react to life's circumstances, radically different.

May 20, 2018 - CONFLICT RESOLUTION

The Fight for Wisdom: 1 Corinthians 6.1-8 Jobey McGinty We are so quick to judge in the inner courts of our hearts. That judgment quickly divides us and causes division in our marriages, families, and churches. When simple desires we have turn into demands and "must haves," our friendships quickly turn to fighting and disagreement. How are we to work out our disagreements before things get out of hand? How can we recognize our own fault as we come to the resolution table?

May 13, 2018 - THE GRACE OF CHURCH DISCIPLINE

The Fight for Wisdom: 1 Corinthians 5.1-13 Jobey McGinty One of the ways God shows His love to us is through disciplining us away from sin and towards godliness. And one of the ways He does that is through His people. But most of us insist upon our privacy and shut others out of being able to speak into our lives. When we do this, we put ourselves, and others, in danger. Paul has tough words for the church as they have skirted their responsibility of loving each other through tough but tender confrontation. How do we as a church not make this same mistake? How do we engage in church discipline in a way that brings honor to God and hope and health to the church, including the one living in unrepentant sin?

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