Mark 3 & 4

Jesus introduces his teaching method in these two chapters. Unlike any of the great teachers and prophets before his time, Jesus taught in parables. This was very confusing for his disciples and even more so for many of his followers. We take an in depth look this week at the Parable of the Sower. Which type of soil are you?

Mark 3 & 4 Podcast
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What Did Jesus Do?

We are beginning a new series titled "What Did Jesus Do?" This is a study based on the Gospel of Mark. As we walk through Mark, we will be going back to the original Greek text to gain insight on all of the actions Jesus took while he walked the earth. Do you act like Jesus? Join us for this study and learn what Jesus did so that you can learn to act more like him.

Retreat 2007 - Pictures

Although the audio isn't posted, this is a Scripture-heavy lesson that you will benefit in simply reading through the lesson. Your value to God can be described in three ways: You are accepted. You are secure. You are significant. Take a few minutes and remind yourself how valuable you are to God.

Pictures Slideshow

Lesson 5 - Attitudes & Behaviors

There is very little correlation between the circumstances of people’s lives and how happy they are. Happiness is an attitude that you choose. Your behavior is in large part determined by your attitude. Thus, your behavior can be based on an attitude of contentment or an attitude of entitlement. The choice is your's to make.

Lesson 5 Podcast
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Lesson 4 - Gratitude

Gratitude is the key to happiness. Gratitude is also a choice. In gratitude, we recognize that we are not ultimately producers and consumers, but above all, recipients of gifts. If you can cultivate gratitude, happiness will follow.

Lesson 4 Podcast
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Lesson 3 - Images and Expectations

Many of us struggle with happiness because we have unrealistic images for who we should be by now or expectations for our lives that we cannot live up to. How often do you find yourself unhappy because your day just didn't go as well as it should have? Maybe you have unrealistic expectations for your day. Or maybe you should decide to be happy regardless of how your day goes. In this lesson, we discuss images and expectations as well as gratitude.

Lesson 3 Podcast
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Lesson 2 - Major Obstacles

What are the major obstacles to your happiness? Do you find yourself being happy regardless of your circumstances or do you find yourself looking for other people to make you happy. This week we look at the obstacles of success and emotions.

Lesson 2 Podcast
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