Thinking Out Loud

We live in an ungrateful world. As followers of Jesus we are called to live lives of gratitude. The secret lies in recognizing Him in all circumstances of life.  Psalm 107 walks us through Israel's journey of recognizing Him through the ups and downs of their experience.  This chapter answers the question of how to be grateful in an ungrateful world. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .

When we respond to God's promise to empower us we become an unstoppable force for the Kingdom. This message is part four in a four part series on the promises of God. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .

God's promise to lead us can be trusted in both the mountain top times of life as well as in the dark valleys of life. This message is part two in a four part series on the Promises of God. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .

No one likes to fail yet it happens to us all.  When we experience spiritual failure we are faced with a choice. We can either let it stop and define us, or allow God’s grace to change and equip us. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .

God has give us a tremendous gift.  It is a life-changing gift that when accepted and fully embraced will make us an unstoppable force for His glory.  It is a gift that supplies us with everything we need to please Him.  It is the gift of grace. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .

We are called to remain positive in a very negative world.  If this is to happen we must allow God to change and train our thinking.  This requires some effort on our part but the reward far out weights the effort. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .

There is a spiritual battle being waged for our souls and the souls of those around us.  God has given us the tools we need to experience victory.  He has given us two weapons that if used properly will do more to advance the Kingdom than anything else. Hear the message here .  Download the accompanying outline here .

We are engaged in epic battle and the stakes could not be higher! There is an enemy that is bent on our destruction. The good news is this; we have at our disposal everything we need to experience victory. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .

All of us mess up at times, sometimes really big.  The beautiful thing is God delights in taking broken lives and restoring them to their original purpose.  2 Chronicles 33:1-17 tells the amazing story of King Manasseh.  Manasseh made a major mess of his life, yet through God's grace he experienced restoration and freedom.  My friend Sam Stuckey and I had the privilege of sharing this amazing story and how it relates to our lives. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .

Everyone likes to win.  There is something about winning that just feels good, even right.  When it comes to life, faith and following Jesus, everyone desires to be victorious.  Hebrews 12:1-2 gives us clear direction on how it is achieved. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here . The Winning Life from Foothills Community Church on Vimeo .

When we pray we don't always get the results we are hoping for.  Sometimes God's answer is, yes.  Other times it is, no, or not yet.  When we pray according to God's will, the answer is always, yes! Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .

Some things belong together.  Others do not.  When it comes to the Church, people belong.  People belong because people matter to God.  People are loved by God and therefore belong.  The more we become a church of belonging the more we will fulfill our purpose. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .

1 Thessalonians 5:18 teaches us to be  thankful in all circumstances.  Though this may seem impossible at times, it is a prescription for a better life.  When we learn to practice gratitude, we experience the life God desires for us. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here . -->

We live in a non-stop world.  We are bombarded by deadlines, responsibilities, and distractions.  Finding time to stop is not easy, but it is necessary.  If we want to follow Jesus fully and live with a guarded heart, then we must slow down and find rest. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .

Ordinary people are far from perfect people.  We sin, and at times fail real hard.  Our enemy wants us to believe that it is over for us, but it is not.  Following Jesus involves growing through our failure so that we might live truly extraordinary lives. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .

Life is not always an easy journey.  Often time's it does not go according to plan.  It is in those moments of pain, hurt, and disappointment that we must trust Jesus.  It is in those moments that our faith is refined, made stronger, and more real. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .

We are designed for relationships. Relationships are one of God’s greatest gifts to us. They are also one of life’s greatest pressure points. It doesn’t have to be this way. As we learn to honor God’s great gift, we will experience far less stress. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .

We live in a broken world and we are a broken people. As a result pain is inevitable. We hurt people and people hurt us. Thankfully God has chosen to forgive us. Because of this, we must choose to forgive others. When we do, we experience Him and His purpose for our lives to the fullest. It begins with a choice. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .  

Life can be difficult and confusing. Sometimes the circumstances of life just don't make sense. Where is Jesus during these times? Is He speaking? He is. And He has a message for us, if we are willing to listen.  Hear the message here .  Download the accompanying outline here .

This message preached on July 17, 2016 at Foothills Community Church is part 4 of a series entitled "Myth Busting:  Exposing The Myths That Make Us Miserable."  In this message we look at how some pleasures in life last, while others do not, along with what God's plan is for true and lasting pleasure. Hear the message here . Download the accompanying outline here .