Bringing it to the table
November 5, 2023 - Bringing it to the table - Part 1
As we begin a new series focusing on how we gather with our families this month, Pastor Jay takes his message from Ephesians 2:11-22, where Jews and Gentiles were learning how to come together as Christians.
November 12, 2023 - Bringing it to the Table - Part 2
Pastor Jay’s message today, from Ephesians 4:17-5:2, asks “Who am I living for? What is different in my life because of the cross of Jesus Christ?” We can choose to live for ourselves (a worldly view) or for Christ, making a daily, even moment by moment, choice to live by our new nature rather than giving in to self-righteousness and gossip, and learning to forgive rather than living with our anger.
November 19, 2023 - Bringing it to the Table - Part 3
Matthew 7:3-5 and Matthew 18:15-17 talk about true forgiveness and reconciliation. Pastor Jay says it should involve Introspection to examine what part you played in the situation, Expectation that the relationship can be repaired, and a Conversation with the person rather than with others.
November 26, 2023 - Bringing it to the Table - Part 4
Pastor Jay's message today is from Ephesians 6:10-20, which deals with conflicts between husbands and wives, children and parents, and employees and bosses. We are taught to recognize our strength, realize our true enemy, and remember our protection.