How To Make Room For God | Fast Foward | Pastor Patrick Francis

Point 1: The Weight of Unmet Expectations
Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:22 (ESV)
"Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad, for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had violated his sister Tamar."

Absalom's silence echoes the weight of unfulfilled expectations. Discover the dangers of harboring resentment and hatred when expectations go unmet. Learn from Absalom's failure to address issues directly, emphasizing the importance of open communication and resolution aligned with God's principles.

Point 2: Consequences of Unexpressed Emotions
Scripture: Proverbs 14:30 (ESV)
"A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot."

Explore how Absalom's unexpressed emotions led to envy and inner decay. Understand the danger of unspoken feelings and the call to express emotions in healthy ways. Gain insights into handling shattered expectations with reliance on God's guidance.

Point 3: Finding Redemption Through God's Grace
Scripture: Psalm 34:18 (ESV)
"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."

Absalom's tragic story unfolds, but it's not without hope. Discover the abundant grace available in times of brokenness. Learn to turn to the Lord with a contrite heart, finding solace and redemption amid the consequences of unmet expectations.

Conclusion:
Reflect on Absalom's journey and examine your own heart and relationships. Uncover the dangers of unmet and unexpressed expectations, choosing a path of open communication and reliance on God's grace. Navigate life's challenges with resilience, knowing that hope rests in the One who is near to the brokenhearted.

May God bless you abundantly as you navigate the complexities of expectations, cultivating a life rooted in love, communication, and reliance on Him. Amen.

Additional Insight:
Resentment leads to avoidance. Explore the biblical context of Talmai, king of Geshur, and his daughter Maacah's marriage to David. Understand the political alliances of that time and the implications for Absalom's mixed heritage, influencing his actions in the biblical narrative.

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Taunted By Tomorrow | Instant | Episode 4

10 enemies of process. 

1. Self Pity
2. Fear 
3. Counterfeit Vision 
4. Compromise 
5. Shame 
6. Haters 
7. Comfort 
8. Impatience (False Start) 
9. Inconsistency (faithfulness) You’ll be eating faithfulness while you’ll be sitting at the table with inconsistency 
10. Selfishness

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Ain't No Grave | Episode 2

What's wrong with the Hindu Vedas? The Quran? Atheism? How do we know Jesus really was God?! Why can we trust the Bible? Listen and find out....

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The Center for Bible Engagement surveyed more than 400,000 people around the world to discover what is the difference between those who own a bible and read it vs those who don’t… 

Someone who engages the Bible 4 or more times a week is:
228%
more likely to share faith with others
407%
more likely to memorize scripture
59%
less likely to view pornography
30%
less likely to struggle with loneliness

SO WHAT IS THE BIBLE THEN? 
The Bible is the account of God’s action in the world, and his purpose with all creation. The writing of the Bible took place over sixteen centuries and is the work of over forty human authors. It is quite an amazing collection of 66 books with very different styles, all containing the message God desires us to have. Yes, various human authors wrote it–but behind them was another Author: the Spirit of God. Even when they weren’t fully aware of it, God was guiding them so that what they wrote wasn’t just their own words, but God’s Word. The apostle Peter wrote, “No prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit” (2 Peter 1:20-21). God wanted to speak to us in words we can understand–and the Bible contains those words.

Galatians 1 | BEACHES | Pastor Mike Signorelli

Our Lead Pastor, Mike Signorelli, kicked off this series with a life-changing message about the original design behind the church. Have you been hurt by the church? Have you felt like there could be a better way? Have you felt like there's a power missing? This is one of the most powerful messages you'll hear on the reality of God's design for you. Like and Share this episode. Tag your friends. This message is going to continue to change lives!

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