Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life
This is the week that we look at putting it all together. We have seen that behavior modification does not work if we want to change. The goal is to allow God to dig deeper and cause spiritual transformation. Literally, we have to give the Spirit room to work. But how?
Weekly Bible Reading Plan based on the message: https://bible.com/p/72118600/b23b4c4c964fec5aadae6245c59e3975
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Living Your Best Life
Living your best life isn’t about making a one-time commitment—it’s about daily growth and intentionality. It requires regularly checking in with God and yourself to reflect on your spiritual progress. This week, Ken introduces a simple yet powerful tool to help you stay on track and deepen your spiritual journey.
Weekly Bible Reading Plan based on the message: https://bible.com/p/71980135/c32e2fdd53b9ed2092b63b908662b6cf
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Motivation to Change
Christianity in America faces a significant perception problem. A 2022 survey, "Jesus in America", highlighted a striking disparity. Christians most commonly described themselves using words like giving, compassionate, loving, and respectful. In contrast, people from other religious or non-religious backgrounds described Christians with vastly different words: judgmental, hypocritical, self-righteous, and arrogant. This gap is undeniable—but how can we begin to repair it? Maybe the same steps we can use to change also become the door to lasting change in our lives.
Weekly Bible Reading Plan based on the message: https://bible.com/p/71645087/bb709f5fa8c66d3840fe3f696b7cff2f
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Keeping Your Resolutions
Have you given up on making New Year's resolutions? While many of us struggle to follow through, there are some people who make a decision and stick with it. So, what’s their secret? We all desire to improve, and the hope for lasting change is within reach. Here's the inspiration we've been searching for.
Weekly Bible Reading Plan based on the message: https://bible.com/p/71415904/30be2c1a7b190b33a7e56f471a0acacc
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Fresh Start for 2025
Every January, we are presented with a gift: the opportunity to reinvent ourselves. Many of us eagerly make resolutions, driven by the desire for change, but often struggle to follow through. Why does this happen? Perhaps it’s a case of having the right heart but a rocky start. This year, let’s focus on building a solid foundation—one that makes lasting transformation not only possible but sustainable.
Weekly Bible Reading Plan based on the message: https://bible.com/p/70929977/fd7a3da0e8893d44f4839e5ea4b691e9
If you'd like to know more info about or connect to Encounter, click this link: https://www.encountercommunity.church/connect
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