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SERMON REVIEW

Remaining Grounded in God's Love
Key Takeaways:
  • To resist false teachings and worldliness, we must remember our identity in Christ and stay grounded in God's love.
  • Praying in the Holy Spirit means resting in what the Spirit is doing in our lives.
  • God not only loves us, but also likes us, and wants to be close to us.
Discussion Questions:
  • The pastor mentioned that we can stop loving God even though He never stops loving us. Have you experienced times when your love for God has grown cold? What contributed to that?
  • How does the idea that God not only loves you but also likes you impact your relationship with Him?
  • The sermon emphasized the importance of having a proper view of material things. In what areas of your life do you struggle with prioritizing possessions over your relationship with God?
Practical Applications:
  • Daily Reflection
  • Idol Inventory
  • Serve Others
  • Scripture Meditation
  • Prayer Practice
  • Gratitude Journal
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GOD, THE ORIGINAL INFLUENCER

By Pastor Eric Hightower

“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” — Proverbs 2:6

In a world overflowing with opinions, information, and an ever-growing field of “professional influencers”, Proverbs 2:6 reminds us where true wisdom originates—not from social media or clever taglines, but from the very mouth of God. When we open the Bible, we aren’t just reading an ancient text; we are receiving knowledge directly from the Creator. His Word reveals not only what is true, but how to live wisely, walk humbly, and love righteously while equipping us for the many decisions in life.
 
The benefit of studying the Bible is twofold: it transforms the mind and anchors the heart, while meditating on His Word conforms us so we begin to view the world through our Redeemer's eyes. Doing both causes us to gain discernment in our relationships, clarity in our pursuits, and peace in our trials. These blessings are not automatic. Proverbs 2 urges us to seek it like silver, and to search for it as hidden treasure. Consider your time in scripture as an investment in eternal wisdom, and the return on that investment is priceless.
 
Let’s be a church marked by our pursuit of God’s Word.
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