“Most of Scripture speaks to us, but the Psalms speak for us.” Athanasius, ancient Church Father, spoke those words over 1600 years ago, and they still ring true today. The depth of emotion, from joy to sorrow, fear and anger, hope to despair…it’s all in there. Today we begin a series for the summer looking at some of the themes of the Psalms and how they give voice to our deepest thoughts and feelings, as God desires that we get real with Him and with each other in our pursuit of the One the Psalms point to, Jesus.
- Jun 11, 2017Exploring the Psalms- Introduction
Jun 11, 2017Exploring the Psalms- IntroductionBy: Russ BrechbielSeries: Exploring the Psalms
“Most of Scripture speaks to us, but the Psalms speak for us.” Athanasius, ancient Church Father, spoke those words over 1600 years ago, and they still ring true today. The depth of emotion, from joy to sorrow, fear and anger, hope to despair…it’s all in there. Today we begin a series for the summer looking at some of the themes of the Psalms and how they give voice to our deepest thoughts and feelings, as God desires that we get real with Him and with each other in our pursuit of the One the Psalms point to, Jesus.
- Jun 4, 2017Identity in Christ- Series review
Jun 4, 2017Identity in Christ- Series reviewBy: Russ BrechbielSeries: Identity in Christ
Who you identify with shapes your values and directs your actions. We have spent the past couple months looking at who we are in Christ, finding our identity in him. Today we walk through a review of who we are as new creations in Christ, created in the image of God, forgiven, adopted, not the sum of our mistakes, followers of Jesus, servants of Christ and citizens of heaven.
- May 28, 2017Knowing/Being/Doing- Colossians 1:9-10
May 28, 2017Knowing/Being/Doing- Colossians 1:9-10By: Russ Brechbiel
Knowing, Being, Doing! This is who we are and what we are about at The Source. Knowing God with the intentional effort to know Him more and deeper. Being a people who please the Lord in how we live our lives. And, bearing fruit in everything we do. Today we dedicate our new Counseling Center, evidence of the fruit God is causing to grow at The Source. We look at it through Colossians 1:9-10, a pray for these truths to be realities in our lives.
- May 14, 2017Servant of Christ- Romans 1:1
May 14, 2017Servant of Christ- Romans 1:1By: Russ BrechbielSeries: Identity in Christ"What do I look like? Your servant?" Ever heard that one? Or better yet, have you ever said it? Servanthood often gets a bad rap in our culture. However, servanthood in the 1st century was a bit different, and to be a servant in Christ's Kingdom is the greatest position of all. We are servants of Christ. Today we take a closer look at what that means.
- Apr 30, 20172017_April_30
Apr 30, 20172017_April_30By: Russ BrechbielSeries: Identity in ChristWhat does it mean to be a "Child of the Father"? Is it about what we are to inherit as we are co-heirs with Christ? It is about how close of a relationship we can have with Him? Or is it about identifying ourselves as a child of God and then acting like it? Take your pick! Or better yet, take all three.
- Apr 23, 2017I am a Follower of Jesus- Matthew 4:18-25
Apr 23, 2017I am a Follower of Jesus- Matthew 4:18-25Series: Identity in ChristDo we follow Jesus like the world follows celebrities on Twitter, checking in once in a while with what He may have on His mind? Or do we follow Him at the level that Jesus gave to His followers? Come, Follow me!" Jesus told his disciples. But what does it mean to be a follower of Jesus? Today we continue in our series on our identity in Christ by looking at what Scripture shows us about following Jesus.
- Apr 16, 2017EASTER- Forgiveness is the Pathway to Relationship
Apr 16, 2017EASTER- Forgiveness is the Pathway to RelationshipSeries: Identity in Christ"He was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God" (Romans 4:25). Because of His desire to enjoy a relationship with us, God provided the means of forgiveness through the work of Christ on the cross. But forgiveness is not the destination. It is the pathway to relationship, because Jesus was "raised to life to make us right with God." Today we celebrate the victory of Jesus over death, which opened the way for us to be right with God, a deep and abiding relationship, for all who would receive Him.
- Apr 9, 2017Created in the Image of God- Genesis 1:27
Apr 9, 2017Created in the Image of God- Genesis 1:27By: Russ BrechbielSeries: Identity in ChristWe continue our study in our identity in Christ by looking at what it means to be created in the image of God, specifically, that we are creatures with limits and accountability. We live in a nation that celebrates freedom and independence, but if that is how we view our relationship to God, we have missed the mark considerably. As created beings, we are dependent upon and accountable to our Creator; a very healthy and appropriate place to be.
- Apr 2, 2017Identity in Christ- 2 Corinthians 5:17
Apr 2, 2017Identity in Christ- 2 Corinthians 5:17By: Russ BrechbielSeries: Identity in ChristOur identity will determine our values and drive our actions. What are you identify in or with? If you are a follower of Christ, our identity is defined and it runs deep. Today we start a new series that probes some of the depths of who we are in Christ.
- Mar 26, 2017Obedience- John 14:15
Mar 26, 2017Obedience- John 14:15By: Russ BrechbielSeries: Some Assembly Required
How do you tend to respond when life throws its curve balls at you? Desires, Pain, Doubt, Fear, Pride? Life will give us all kinds of opportunities to make choices. Our greatest obligation is to love God and love others. However, the expression of that love is most powerfully expressed in our obedience to the will of God. Obedience has to be the over-riding theme of how we will live. "If you love me, keep my commands."