ARCC Sermons

As we get older we can see the importance, if not the urgency, to savor every moment that we have been given by the Lord. The Christmas season brings a heightened awareness of this reality. In a season where we are going to find ourselves in lots of rooms and around lots of table...some we are excited about and some that we aren't so excited about...let us stop and ask what kind of presence we bring. As believers may we feel the calling and the delight to bring the Lord's presence to those we will be around. He has ordained those specific moments and individuals. In this series we will look at four traits of those who seemingly walk in a nearness to the Lord and so bless those in their company. DNA Questions - Psalm 107Discover:What are the redeemed of the Lord saying?What is the common denominator throughout this chapter?What do the upright see? Nurture:Which of scenarios in this chapter do you resonate with most?What does it look like to "attend to these things"?What evidence do you have that the Lord is working redemptively in your life? Act:What would it look like for you to be intentional about giving thanks to the Lord?What area of your life do you need to cry out to the Lord whose love is steadfast and enduring for deliverance?

As we get older we can see the importance, if not the urgency, to savor every moment that we have been given by the Lord. The Christmas season brings a heightened awareness of this reality. In a season where we are going to find ourselves in lots of rooms and around lots of table...some we are excited about and some that we aren't so excited about...let us stop and ask what kind of presence we bring. As believers may we feel the calling and the delight to bring the Lord's presence to those we will be around. He has ordained those specific moments and individuals. In this series we will look at four traits of those who seemingly walk in a nearness to the Lord and so bless those in their company. DNA Questions - Psalm 107Discover:What are the redeemed of the Lord saying?What is the common denominator throughout this chapter?What do the upright see? Nurture:Which of scenarios in this chapter do you resonate with most?What does it look like to "attend to these things"?What evidence do you have that the Lord is working redemptively in your life? Act:What would it look like for you to be intentional about giving thanks to the Lord?What area of your life do you need to cry out to the Lord whose love is steadfast and enduring for deliverance?

As we get older we can see the importance, if not the urgency, to savor every moment that we have been given by the Lord. The Christmas season brings a heightened awareness of this reality. In a season where we are going to find ourselves in lots of rooms and around lots of table...some we are excited about and some that we aren't so excited about...let us stop and ask what kind of presence we bring. As believers may we feel the calling and the delight to bring the Lord's presence to those we will be around. He has ordained those specific moments and individuals. In this series we will look at four traits of those who seemingly walk in a nearness to the Lord and so bless those in their company. DNA Questions - 1 Peter 5:5-8DiscoverWhat do you think of when you think of the word humility?How do you clothe yourself in humility?Is it harder for you to believe that God has a mighty hand or that He cares about you? Why? NurtureHow does the gospel help us clothe ourselves in humility?In what ways does pride try to mimic humility in your life?Why is it so difficult to truly cast all our anxieties on Him? ActWhat is one thing that would change about your week if you actually cast an anxiety upon the Lord?What is one practical way you could clothe yourself with humility towards someone this week?

As we get older we can see the importance, if not the urgency, to savor every moment that we have been given by the Lord. The Christmas season brings a heightened awareness of this reality. In a season where we are going to find ourselves in lots of rooms and around lots of table...some we are excited about and some that we aren't so excited about...let us stop and ask what kind of presence we bring. As believers may we feel the calling and the delight to bring the Lord's presence to those we will be around. He has ordained those specific moments and individuals. In this series we will look at four traits of those who seemingly walk in a nearness to the Lord and so bless those in their company. DNA Questions - 1 Peter 5:5-8DiscoverWhat do you think of when you think of the word humility?How do you clothe yourself in humility?Is it harder for you to believe that God has a mighty hand or that He cares about you? Why? NurtureHow does the gospel help us clothe ourselves in humility?In what ways does pride try to mimic humility in your life?Why is it so difficult to truly cast all our anxieties on Him? ActWhat is one thing that would change about your week if you actually cast an anxiety upon the Lord?What is one practical way you could clothe yourself with humility towards someone this week?

As we get older we can see the importance, if not the urgency, to savor every moment that we have been given by the Lord. The Christmas season brings a heightened awareness of this reality. In a season where we are going to find ourselves in lots of rooms and around lots of table...some we are excited about and some that we aren't so excited about...let us stop and ask what kind of presence we bring. As believers may we feel the calling and the delight to bring the Lord's presence to those we will be around. He has ordained those specific moments and individuals. In this series we will look at four traits of those who seemingly walk in a nearness to the Lord and so bless those in their company. DNA Questions - 2 Samuel 12:7-23DiscoverWhat does Nathan mean when he declares David to be "the man"?Why is it significant that David declares that he has sinned against the Lord?What does it mean that the Lord had put away David's sin? NurtureHow do we become so blind to our own sin and brokenness?How does the gospel fuel us towards brokenness?How does the gospel heal us in brokenness? ActIf the Lord is near to the brokenhearted, what would it look like to pursue brokenness?