Month: April 2023

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Live Your Identity

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 04/23/23 by Pastor Steve Shields.

As we look at Colossians 1:9-14, we see how these words apply to those trusting in Christ.

When you trust in Christ, your identity changes. If you want this change in identity, ask God for it.

When your identity is in Christ, God says who you are. You are able to know God’s will. You can’t know God’s mind, but you can know what God has in mind. You have wisdom from God, and can understand God’s movement. You are able to please God. You are able to live a life that matter. You are able to become strong in the faith.

Your identity comes entirely from God alone. You have this identity only by the grace of God. All you have that is of worth comes from God.

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Being Part of a Healthy Church Family

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 4/16/23 by Pastor Steve Shields.

The Bible teaches essentials of being part of a healthy church family. Faith, hope and love are essential in all meaningful relationships.

It is essential in a loving church family that we are a people of faith. We are a people who trust in Christ’s righteousness. We are a people who have learned forgiveness.

It is essential in a loving church family that we are a people who love.

It is essential in a loving church family that we are a people who hope.

As Christ followers, it is our job to live lives of faith, hope and love in the Christian community we enjoy.

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Resurrection: Dead to Sin & Alive to God

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 4/9/23 by Pastor Steve Shields.

God’s not done with our bodies when we die.

The physical resurrection of our bodies seems to be something humans struggle to believe in. The Bible is full of evidence concerning a physical resurrection. The tomb of Jesus is empty. The resurrected Jesus has substance.

Jesus’ body was recognizable. Our bodies will be recognizable. Jesus’ body was something you could feel. Our bodies will be capable of touching and being touched. Jesus’ body could eat. Our bodies will be capable of eating. Jesus’ body will never wear out. Our bodies will never wear out.

When we trusted Christ, we were made alive. Christ’s sacrifice makes you new. You can begin to live a new life. Live like a newly enlivened being!

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Never Giving Up :: COMMISSION

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 4/2/23 by Pastor Steve Shields.

Jesus is a man with everlasting commitment. He is committed to our redemption. He is committed to our salvation.

Jesus is a man of strength and power. Nothing can hold Him back. Evil quakes in fear at His appearance.

Jesus is a man unique to this task. His coming is planned by God. He alone will stay the course.

Jesus is a man who is Victor. Yahweh is on His side so His face is set like flint. He is without blame.

Jesus is a man who offers real choice. We can choose to trust Him. Or, we can choose to trust ourselves.

Christ’s journey speaks to us. He is committed to our redemption. He is worthy of our trust. He invites us to find life in Him.

Christ’s journey instructs us to stand firm, to not hold back, and to rest in the truth.

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