Posted on November 16, 2009 by thinkpoint
Alone time with God is important. No. It’s essential! But can spiritual transformation as intended by God occur in isolation? Is it enough to rely on quiet time with God? Or, do you need other believers to be all that God intends for you to be? How important is the community of believers to spiritual [...]
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Posted on October 30, 2009 by thinkpoint
A worldview is a way of looking at the world. It is a sort of map to follow as we navigate through life. It embraces a set of convictions about life and the world: convictions that shape our purpose, values and lifestyle. Our goal should be to formulate and live by a worldview that is [...]
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Posted on October 27, 2009 by thinkpoint
If there is no creator, no God, then our existence is a cosmic accident. We do not exist by design or purpose; we exist by chance. And, if this is the true accounting for our existence:
1. All notions of ultimate meaning are reduced to wishful thinking or irrational fantasy.
2. There is no ultimate morality; no [...]
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Posted on October 23, 2009 by thinkpoint
The key to living the life God wants us to live is the Holy Spirit—particularly—being filled with the Spirit! It is not an option in Scripture but a command. Are you a Spirit filled person? How do you know if someone is filled with the Spirit? I spoke on this at a Bible Conference in [...]
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Posted on October 12, 2009 by thinkpoint
Posted on September 14, 2009 by thinkpoint
Before leaving the world, Jesus commissioned his disciples with the words, “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you (John 20:21). By exploring the purpose of Jesus’ mission, we gain insight into what he had in mind for his followers. In one statement of the purpose of His mission, Jesus said, “I have [...]
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Posted on August 22, 2009 by thinkpoint
by Steve Cornell
Jesus began his kingdom manifesto (the Sermon on the Mount) with a pronouncement of blessing on the poor in spirit? This is what I love about the teaching of Jesus. Who would think of poor in spirit, mourners as blessed people? This breaks with all our expected categories! It challenges our cultural assumptions. [...]
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Posted on August 16, 2009 by thinkpoint
I just returned from summer conference ministry. As I travel and teach about forgiveness and restoring broken relationships, people share many stories with me. Some have sinned in ways that make them feel beyond the reach of God’s forgiveness. Trapped in a prison of regret and guilt, they have lost their joy. Others have been [...]
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Posted on August 11, 2009 by thinkpoint
Listen to the message
“Following Jesus on My Terms”
(Matthew 16:21-27)
by Pastor Steve Cornell
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Posted on July 23, 2009 by thinkpoint
Two Groups found in most Churches:
1. Weak in faith- (Romans 14:1;15:1)
2. Strong in Faith (Romans 15:1)
Weak: Those who feel bound to abide by rules and traditions that are not required by God’s absolutes.
Strong: Those who do not feel bound by rules and traditions outside of God’s absolutes.
The weak of Romans 14 & 15 were [...]
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