1. Making Change
Only God can make change
Everyone has something in their life that they would like to change. When it comes to change, we have an easy time identifying and wanting it. But making it happen is something else entirely. Simply put, we can’t change. Not on our own at least. We need help, direction and hope if we’re going to really make change in our lives. In this message, we’ll be directed to the true source and catalyst of change. And we see that by tapping into that source, we can develop the ability to begin making change that will last.
2. Taking Hold
Letting go of what we're holding on to and taking hold of Jesus
We all want to change something in our lives. But no matter what it is, actually changing is never an easy thing to do. So often, we are held back from making lasting change because of our circumstances, our past, or the times we’ve messed up. But if we truly want to change, we need to begin letting go of some of those things. In this message, we’ll look at an encounter between Jesus and a woman who desperately wanted to change. And through their interaction, we learn that lasting change comes when we finally let go of some things and begin taking hold of Jesus.
3. Ever Mind
Working through the obstacles of change
When it comes to change, we want an easy formula; a 1-2-3, A-B-C type procedure that results in life transformation. But meaningful change is never that easy. There is no step-by-step process, because it’s not an overnight deal. Change requires much more. And there are some barriers in our way that we must face and ultimately overcome. In this message, we’ll reveal some of those obstacles of change. And he shows us that if we truly want to change; if we really want to overcome the barriers, we must be willing to change more than our behaviors. Because true change begins when our thinking, not just our behavior, changes.
4. Walking the Path
Successfully navigating the path toward change
Change. It’s something that every one of us wants. And it’s that desire for change that sets us on a course to alter what we can. But so often, our course built on self-reliance leads us directly away from where we intended to go. We end up not really changing anything while at the same time trying desperately to change everything. In this message, we’ll unpack two of the most repeated verses in Scripture, Proverbs 3:5-6. And as we discover how our outlook ultimately determines our outcomes, we see that following the one true Guide is the only thing that will help us successfully navigate the path toward change.
5. Changing Lanes
Making the change that will last for eternity
Change is something that we all want. But even when we discover the path toward change, it doesn’t mean we always take the path. Sometimes; many times, we choose to stay on our own course. But that can be a dangerous and deadly course that, according to the Bible, leads to destruction. In this message, we’ll reveal some frightening facts about our own course toward change. And we discover that if we hope to make change that will last for eternity, we have to acknowledge the signs and determine that the time is now for changing lanes.
6. Keep the Change
Making Jesus the center of your life
When it comes to change, it’s great to start the process. It’s vital that we connect with the true change agent, Jesus Christ, and begin to walk down the path he leads. And we must understand that along with change comes conflict; and when we work through the conflict, we experience amazing growth. But what’s next? How can we hope to maintain the changes we make as life moves forward? In this message, we’ll reveal some very practical steps we need to take if we hope to keep the change. Because when it comes to the process that is change, we must continue building on the foundation Christ has laid before us.
