1. It roots us in the history of our Faith 

2. It immerses us in the teaching of Jesus

3. It grounds us in the theology and convictions of the early church

4. It strengthens our personal faith

5.  It creates a shared spiritual rhythm

Seek is intentional time set aside to draw closer to God.

Seek resets our spiritual compass.

Seek is 21 days of focused corporate prayer, fasting & worship. 

Love was God’s motive for sending Jesus.

Jesus’ love will transform our lives. 

We must desire & respond to Christ’s love.

Jesus’ love should flow through us. 

Joy is a choice we make independent of our circumstances.

 Joy is our souls response to encountering Jesus. 

Joy grows when our lives are centered on Jesus.

Recall the faithfulness of God.

Find reasons to laugh

Peace Guides and Protects Us

Peace Is Not the Absence of Chaos — It’s the Presence of Christ 

Peace Comes When We Surrender Our Expectations 

Church must model human connection. 

Protect your kids from unmonitored access to AI. 

Set healthy boundaries for technology use.

AI has not caught God off guard. 

Church must model human connection. 

Protect your kids from unmonitored access to AI. 

Set healthy boundaries for technology use.

AI has not caught God off guard. 

We Must Seek People

 We Love People

Live a life worthy of the Call

Distracted Faith

1. Our love for Jesus grows cold.  

2)   We compromise our faith by blending in with the world.

3)   We view going to church as optional.  

3 Types of People

1. People in your circle of influence. 

2)    People you build relationship with.   

3)    People who oppose your faith.   

Our dreams begin with God.

Be faithful in the small things.

Be faithful in the small things.

Be on guard against discouragement.

Celebrate along the way. 

Holy Imagination is the God-given ability to envision a future aligned with His purposes.

Trust God with the Outcome 

Prayer is our first step in spiritual warfare.

Understand that spiritual warfare is reality

1. Unstained by cultural pressures.

2.    Willing to face rejection. 

3.    Led by the Holy Spirit. 

4.    Bold in sharing the gospel.

5.    Focused on encouraging others. 

6.    Grounded in scriptures. 

7.    Lives generous.

Believe God wants to be with you. 

Find quiet place to be with God.  

Pray every day.

Faith in Action: An act of obedience or demonstration of our trust in God. 

Be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. 

Meet people at their point of need.  

Patiently move the conversation to Christ.

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