Aubrey was back leading worship Sunday, and I taught from Philippians 2:12-13. My teaching asked this thought-provoking question – Is Salvation Too Easy? It was an honor to teach such a great congregation in person, and it is also meaningful for you to watch the service online.
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I have lived long enough to see many of the institutions and causes I invested in digress or end. While this can be disconcerting, it is an opportunity to center on what is eternal.
“The grass withers, the flower fades,
but the word of our God will stand forever.” – Isaiah 40:8
Sunday was full of life, with visitors and long-time CIL Partners all drinking from the cup of the Lord. I taught on one of the most aspirational passages in Scripture – Philippians 2:5-14. This hymn of the first church calls us to a Christ-like attitude, which is only possible through transformation. I pray Jesus keeps working on me and all of us!
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When I think of the impactful small groups about to begin at our church the next few days, these words written earlier in the week by Russell Moore reinforce purpose:
“Against the backdrop of all of the cultural wreckage around us, how distinctive it is for those hungering and thirsting for something more to find a church of people—however small, however unnoticed—who know how to pray, gather around a table, and say ‘Amen’ to the Bible together.”
Believing in Jesus is not a cultural category but a path of transformation. When we study and follow His way in Christian community, our change will be evident. This path is for you!
“When they observed the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed and recognized that they had been with Jesus.” – Acts 4:13 (CSB)
As culture gets more and more polarized, it will take transformed people to lead the way in kindness and peacemaking. Can we do it? Only with an identity as sons and daughters…
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” – Jesus
CIL has been in the book of Philippians, and it is incredible how truths from Scripture shape us! I taught Sunday from Philippians 2:1-5 a message titled “If Anything Has Happened.”
Sunday, 242 Connect allowed people to discover our small groups at CIL. We start these groups on Sunday, August 14. Here is a list of our small groups:
https://cil.churchcenter.com/groups/242-small-groups
There are so many great things happening in our church family. Today’s message called us to respond to God’s goodness by preserving unity. I am so glad to be part of a church that does this!
Watch Sunday’s service and be blessed!
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