New Life Community Church, Atwater, CA

PSummer in the Psalms#1 Psalm 1

This Summer we’ll spend some time in the Psalms.  The Book of Psalms is a collection of poems, prayers, & hymns comprising the core of ancient Biblical spirituality. Made of a variety of styles, covering a range of emotions, they can be a significant help for our spiritual lives today. Today we’ll begin at the beginning, Psalm 1, a poem to keep us on track!

The Road Less Wanted Isaiah 55:8-9

Life often leads us down paths we wouldn’t choose roads marked by trials, delays, or pain. But God’sWord reminds us His ways are higher than ours, and His purposes are always good. This morning, we’ll look at Abraham, Stephen, and Paul, faithful servants whose lives were far from easy, yet glorified God. Their lives remind us to keep our eyes on the prize: not comfort, but His glory. When life doesn’t make sense, trust the One who sees the whole picture.

The Waiting Father Luke 15:11-24

Happy Father’s Day to all the imperfect dads out there, and to all who had imperfect dads! There are a wide variety of earthly fathers, some very good, some terrible, and some in between. While the point of today’s parable is not how to be a perfect dad, the prodigal son does reveal the heart of our loving Heavenly Father for us (and a bit more).

Turning Down the Heat (Reigning in and being set free from Anger) #6 “Protected and at Peace” Philippians 4:4-7

Because we are human, we will get angry. Yet the

New Testament is consistent and clear that we

should “rid yourselves” of anger (Col. 3:8). Anger

is corrosive, so we must learn to let it go. Yet, our

hearts are still vulnerable to the anxiety and anger

that surrounds us. Today we explore what it

means to be protected by God’s peace.

Turning Down the Heat (Reigning in and being set free from Anger) #5 “The Problem in the Mirror” Colossians 3:8-10

Because we are human, we will get angry. Yet the New Testament is consistent and clear that we should “rid yourselves” of anger (Col. 3:8).  Frustration and or anger with yourself is one of the trickier aspects of anger to get rid of. You can’t get away from yourself, but if we can turn down the heat, we can find greater peace and purpose.

Turning Down the Heat (Reigning in and being set free from Anger) #4 “Anger Up & Anger In” Matthew 11:28-29

Because we are human, we will get angry. Yet theNew Testament is consistent and clear that we should “rid yourselves” of anger (Col. 3:8). It’s hard enough to work on releasing the anger we hold towards others but what do we do when the one we are angry with is (1) God Himself or (2) the person in the mirror?

Turning Down the Heat (Reigning in and being set free from Anger) #3 “Off the Hook” Matthew 18:21-22

Because we are human, we will get angry. Yet the New Testament is consistent and clear that we should “rid yourselves” of anger (Col. 3:8). But how? Today we will explore the difficult path of forgiveness and how it leads to freedom.

Behind the Scenes (The Power of Faithfulness) 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Happy Mother’s Day! Today we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, mother figures, surrogate moms, bonus grandmas and those who have quietly influenced us to become both who we are and who we are still becoming. In the New Testament book 2 Timothy, Paul begins by commending the faith of his protégé Timothy with a nod to those who helped shape him (his mother and grandmother). In biblical terms, their inclusion is unusual, yet it draws our attention to an important and oft overlooked truth. We ought to be thankful for the influence of others but also allow ourselves to be a blessing to them.

Reigning in and being set free from Anger#2 “Changing the Focus” James 1:19-20

Because we are human, we will get angry. Yet the New Testament is consistent and clear that we should “rid yourselves” of anger (Col. 3:8). Is that even possible? Should I even try? What difference could it make? Today we will consider why anger is attractive to us and how we can change the focus.

Turning Down the Heat (Reigning in and being set free from Anger) #1 “My Precious” Ephesians 4:26-27

Because we are human, we will get angry. Yet the New Testament is consistent and clear that we should “rid yourselves” of anger (Col. 3:8). Is that even possible? Should I even try? What difference could it make? Today we start a journey of learning how to turn down the burn of anger and live more free and productive lives.