The document is a summary of a pastor's Easter retreat talk about running the Christian life like a race. Some key points:
- The Christian life is likened to a race that must be prepared for and run to the end to receive victory/heaven. It has obstacles and difficulties along the way.
- There are different types of believers, both positive (faithful, fruitful) and negative (fallen, frivolous). Believers should aim to be faithful, fulfilling their purpose.
- To finish the race successfully requires being determined, decisive, diligent, disciplined, and focused on God's instructions despite obstacles or opinions of others.
- Only those who endure to
Alive in Christ | A Sermon for Confirmation from Romans 6:1-14Steve Thomason
This sermon was for the Confirmation service on May 17, 2015. The text speaks of how Jesus has defeated Sin and Death. We have died to the power of Sin and Death through Christ's death, been buried with him in baptism, and raised to walk in newness of life through the Holy Spirit.
Sermon Slide Deck: "The Core Value Of The Gospel" (1 Corinthians 15:1-9)New City Church
We value the Gospel because it is the life-changing Good News of what Jesus did for us.
The message was given on October 26, 2014 at New City Church in Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info visit: www.newcitychurch.ca
Sermon Slide Deck: "The Perspective That Makes All The Difference" (Colossian...New City Church
Your job is your prayer offered up in service to the Lord Jesus.
This message was given on August 7, 2016 at New City Church in Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info, please visit: www.newcitychurch.ca
Sermon Slide Deck: "Gifted for Work" (Exodus 31:1-6)New City Church
The document discusses finding purpose and meaning in work. It notes that God gifts people with abilities and calls them to specific types of work. It provides examples from the Bible of people like Bezalel who were gifted by God's spirit for craftsmanship. The document also discusses discerning one's calling by considering natural abilities, passions, and opportunities to meet the world's needs.
Gods Righteousness Through Faith For Both Jew and GentileDon McClain
The Jews who rejected Christ were rejected by God. It is ONLY through faith in the name of Christ that any man can be right with God - The gospel has been preached - it must be heard - it must be believed - and it must be obeyed! Salvation through Christ was indeed God's purpose all along!
This short Bible verse encourages Christians to not conform to the patterns of the world but to allow themselves to be transformed by God. It references Romans 12:2 which tells believers to not be conformed to this world but to be transformed by the renewing of their minds so that they may prove what is the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God.
This document from the Marikina Foursquare Gospel Church discusses situations that can cause one to forget God or their covenant with Him. It identifies comfort, lack of trust, and disobedience as situations that make one likely to forget. Witnessed blessings, lessons learned, and support from believers are situations one can forget. Worshipping idols, allying with unholy things, and feeling worthy are signs one has forgotten. It provides situations to prevent forgetting: always seeking God with all your heart, truly knowing only God, walking according to His commands, allying with God and believers, fearing and serving God, and teaching future generations about Him. It ends with a warning not to forget and a reflection on he
The document is a summary of a pastor's Easter retreat talk about running the Christian life like a race. Some key points:
- The Christian life is likened to a race that must be prepared for and run to the end to receive victory/heaven. It has obstacles and difficulties along the way.
- There are different types of believers, both positive (faithful, fruitful) and negative (fallen, frivolous). Believers should aim to be faithful, fulfilling their purpose.
- To finish the race successfully requires being determined, decisive, diligent, disciplined, and focused on God's instructions despite obstacles or opinions of others.
- Only those who endure to
Alive in Christ | A Sermon for Confirmation from Romans 6:1-14Steve Thomason
This sermon was for the Confirmation service on May 17, 2015. The text speaks of how Jesus has defeated Sin and Death. We have died to the power of Sin and Death through Christ's death, been buried with him in baptism, and raised to walk in newness of life through the Holy Spirit.
Sermon Slide Deck: "The Core Value Of The Gospel" (1 Corinthians 15:1-9)New City Church
We value the Gospel because it is the life-changing Good News of what Jesus did for us.
The message was given on October 26, 2014 at New City Church in Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info visit: www.newcitychurch.ca
Sermon Slide Deck: "The Perspective That Makes All The Difference" (Colossian...New City Church
Your job is your prayer offered up in service to the Lord Jesus.
This message was given on August 7, 2016 at New City Church in Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info, please visit: www.newcitychurch.ca
Sermon Slide Deck: "Gifted for Work" (Exodus 31:1-6)New City Church
The document discusses finding purpose and meaning in work. It notes that God gifts people with abilities and calls them to specific types of work. It provides examples from the Bible of people like Bezalel who were gifted by God's spirit for craftsmanship. The document also discusses discerning one's calling by considering natural abilities, passions, and opportunities to meet the world's needs.
Gods Righteousness Through Faith For Both Jew and GentileDon McClain
The Jews who rejected Christ were rejected by God. It is ONLY through faith in the name of Christ that any man can be right with God - The gospel has been preached - it must be heard - it must be believed - and it must be obeyed! Salvation through Christ was indeed God's purpose all along!
This short Bible verse encourages Christians to not conform to the patterns of the world but to allow themselves to be transformed by God. It references Romans 12:2 which tells believers to not be conformed to this world but to be transformed by the renewing of their minds so that they may prove what is the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God.
This document from the Marikina Foursquare Gospel Church discusses situations that can cause one to forget God or their covenant with Him. It identifies comfort, lack of trust, and disobedience as situations that make one likely to forget. Witnessed blessings, lessons learned, and support from believers are situations one can forget. Worshipping idols, allying with unholy things, and feeling worthy are signs one has forgotten. It provides situations to prevent forgetting: always seeking God with all your heart, truly knowing only God, walking according to His commands, allying with God and believers, fearing and serving God, and teaching future generations about Him. It ends with a warning not to forget and a reflection on he
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Inside Out: Sermon on the Mount- Telling the TruthJonathan Swales
The document discusses excerpts from the Sermon on the Mount related to truth and honesty. It includes quotes highlighting the authority of Jesus' teachings and calls for kingdom obedience. The Sermon on the Mount teaches that followers should simply say "yes" or "no" and avoid oaths, as anything more than this comes from evil.
Here's the description from this talk I gave:
We are natural born story tellers. But all too often, we in the nonprofit world aren’t good at telling our story. This session will help you cast your vision and mission in ways people will remember!
You’ll learn:
* the basic components of all compelling stories
* how a trip to the supermarket can help you make your story engaging
* what an “elevator pitch” is and why it can quickly become stale, and
* a really easy way to keep all your communications fresh and “on story.”
This document summarizes key points from the book "Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind" by Al Ries and Jack Trout. It discusses how the mind can be manipulated through positioning and how the modern world results in an overcommunicated and oversimplified mind. It covers topics like differentiating yourself in the market, avoiding common traps like line extensions, and positioning yourself and your career. The summary provides takeaways on how to establish leadership, fight the competition, leverage names and branding effectively, and a six step process to success through optimal positioning.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Inside Out: Sermon on the Mount- Telling the TruthJonathan Swales
The document discusses excerpts from the Sermon on the Mount related to truth and honesty. It includes quotes highlighting the authority of Jesus' teachings and calls for kingdom obedience. The Sermon on the Mount teaches that followers should simply say "yes" or "no" and avoid oaths, as anything more than this comes from evil.
Here's the description from this talk I gave:
We are natural born story tellers. But all too often, we in the nonprofit world aren’t good at telling our story. This session will help you cast your vision and mission in ways people will remember!
You’ll learn:
* the basic components of all compelling stories
* how a trip to the supermarket can help you make your story engaging
* what an “elevator pitch” is and why it can quickly become stale, and
* a really easy way to keep all your communications fresh and “on story.”
This document summarizes key points from the book "Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind" by Al Ries and Jack Trout. It discusses how the mind can be manipulated through positioning and how the modern world results in an overcommunicated and oversimplified mind. It covers topics like differentiating yourself in the market, avoiding common traps like line extensions, and positioning yourself and your career. The summary provides takeaways on how to establish leadership, fight the competition, leverage names and branding effectively, and a six step process to success through optimal positioning.