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Sermon for June 30, 2019

Readings: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 • 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 • Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 • Psalm 16:1-11 • Galatians 5:1, 13-25 • Luke 9:51-62 This week’s theme is Letting the Spirit Lead. The passages in 1 King and 2 King remind us of Elisha’s calling. He asked for a double portion of the Spirit to guide him. The Psalmist reminds us how the Spirit led Israel out of Egypt and that everything we have is because of God. Paul reminded the church in Galatia they were free—Christ had set them free. The sermon, from the Gospel of Luke, talks about Jesus, who followed the lead of the Spirit throughout his life. Plowing Ahead Luke 9:51-62 (NIV) We recommend you have the two passages from 1 Kings and 2 Kings read as part of the worship... Read the article

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Healthy Church Begins with Healthy Leadership

Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders: What is it like to be on the other side of you?  I’ll never forget the first time I heard that question from a leadership consultant. He used the illustration of broccoli in your teeth—everyone else knows it's there, but you don’t see it until you look in the mirror. [caption id="attachment_12762" align="aligncenter" width="372"] (source)[/caption] I’ve spent the better part of the last 25 years learning about leadership. I’ve read many books, attended many conferences and taken many courses. Most of what I have learned, however, has been on the ground—learning through experience—allowing others to speak into my life while sharing successes and failures with others. Unfortunately... Read the article

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