5 Ways Christians Ruin their Lives:

1 - Neglect God for Other Pressing Priorities

2 - Profess Faith Without Living It

3 - Forget Your Mission as a Believer

4 - Don’t Take Sin Seriously

5 - Treat Your Body Like a Tool Instead of a Temple

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1. Reflect on your preferences and values: Align your standards and expectations with biblical principles.
2. Invest in personal growth: Commit to spiritual, emotional, and mental development.
3. Seek mentorship and guidance: Surround yourself with wise Christians who can offer counsel and support.
4. Assess your current relationship: Evaluate its health and compatibility.
5. Communicate openly and honestly: Discuss values, goals, and concerns with your partner.
6. Take time for self-reflection: Evaluate your character and areas for improvement.
7. Consider the potential for a lifelong commitment: Look for shared values and growth potential.
8. Pray for clarity and guidance: Seek God's wisdom and discernment in relationships.
9. Be willing to make tough decisions: End unhealthy relationships when necessary.
10. Remember God's love and affirmation: Find your worth in Him, knowing you are deeply loved.

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1. Preparation and Small Wins, Helps you when Big Challenges arise.

2. Be Faithful as a Team of Friends so you can go the Distance

3. Stand Up & influence Others with Your Faithful Life, so God gets the Glory 

In this second sermon of the series on the heart of God for us, this sermon

Part 1 of a two part series focusing on the power of God empathizing with us, and how that changes how we relate to each other.

1. What vision or dream has God given to you?

2. Who or what is trying to steal that dream?

3. Who is one person who is helping to support your vision?

4. Have you given up on your dream or vision?

1. What are the things you are most ashamed of?

2. Who or what have you been running from? 

3. How has God showed up but  …perhaps it looks different than normal?

1. Is your success in life dependent upon those who you surround yourself with?

2. What things are God asking you to give up that you are holding on to ?

3. When are you going to start asking for help?

4. Where did you lose faith, hope, purpose?

Kelly Lin speaks about Joseph; how he was able to break generations of trauma by growing spiritually with God.

Derek Glatts speaks about Abraham; how he continuously doubted God despite God's fulfillment of promises, and how Abraham eventually learns to trust and become the model of righteousness by faith.

Matt Dalley looks at the start, Genesis 2-3, the tragic story of Adam and Eve. God's promise emerges in the worst of situations, and Satan's claim that God is unjust is false.

Luis Gustavo - PhD Old Testament Candidate, Boston College

Chris Stanley - Pastor, Loma Linda University Church

Moderators: Miguel Mendez & Filip Milosavljevic

Ezrica Bennett, Writer and Praxis Elder

Jamie Stodola, LMFT and Care and Counseling Director, Loma Linda University Church

Brian, Hospice Chaplain

Moderators: Filip Milosavljevic & Miguel Mendez

Dan Kido - Radiology Professor and Physician, Loma Linda Unviersity Medical Center

Alissa Kido - Director for K-12 Research, and Education Professor, La Sierra University

Miguel Mendez - Adjunct Professor LLU & Pastor, Loma Linda University Church

Moderators: Filip Milosavljevic & Kelly Lin

Luis Andrade - JPL / NASA Laboratories

Danilo Boskovic - Chemistry Professor, Loma Linda University

Chris Rupe - PhD Geology Candidate, Loma Linda University

Moses Estrada - PhD Philosophy Candidate & Pastor

Moderators: Miguel Mendez & Kelly Lin

Q&A to follow as well.

Matthew 4.1-11

Jeremiah 29