Kris discusses peoples worries of today and how Jesus wants us to approach them.

Lincoln Hills Christian Church

I Am Worried

“What causes people to become so angry that they act out in extreme ways? It’s likely not an isolated incident or two, but more likely the accumulation of many. You’ll never be so spiritual that you won’t become angry, but knowing how to deal with anger well is important. We can’t hold on to our anger or the devil will use it to ruin or relationship with God and others.”

I Am Angry

Over the past few weeks we&apos;ve heard about how life can be an emotional rollercoaster.  In week two of this summer series we&apos;ll see how our willingness to be vulnerable with others can spare us untold amounts of  heart ache and frustration.    

I'm Vulnerable

“Life can be full of up’s and down’s. Some seasons are frustrating and can leave us totally worn out. The Old Testament prophet Isaiah could definitely relate to this feeling of utter exhaustion. At one point he was so fed up and tired that he wanted to just go off and die. When we find ourselves in similar situations God’s word has insight and hope to offer us.”

I Am Done

In the final message of the Strange Things series Webby tackles one of the toughest things Jesus ever said… "love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” This was no easier to hear and put into practice in the first century as it is today. So, why is this important and how is it actually done?

Love Your Enemies

“Jesus said some crazy things, but what was he thinking when he said that if we don’t hate our families we can’t be his disciples? Was Jesus being grouchy? Was he hangry? What would cause him to say something so extreme?”

Hate Your Family

 “Jesus said some strange things throughout his ministry. He did this to tweak our thinking on all kinds of issues. Religion without heart mind and soul isn’t enough to get someone to heaven. According to Jesus not everyone who calls him ‘Lord’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. There must be good fruit in the life of every disciple.”

You Can't Enter The Kingdom

“Sometimes the words of Jesus have a way of boggling the mind. Throughout his ministry, Jesus said some very strange things, and in this series we will look at a few of these sayings. One day Jesus was asked how to get to heaven and he responded, “Sell your stuff.” What’s the connection? How do our possessions relate to our eternal dwelling? Would you be willing to give up your stuff in pursuit of a deeper relationship with Jesus?”

Sell Everything You Own

“Apollos was a passionate follower of Jesus, but like all of us had obstacles to overcome. His love for God motivated him to share his faith with others even though he didn’t have the information. Apollos was also humble and willing to learn from other disciples who were further along in their faith. Because of Apollos great fervor for Jesus and his humility he had a great impact on the people he served."

Great Fervor

As the gap between the church and the world grows, we become more like the church in Acts. So how should Christians engage with the culture 

Greatly Distressed

“In the book of Acts we see great numbers of people coming to Jesus through the Apostle’s teachings. Even today, people living in third-world countries will travel hours from their homes just to hear the Gospel. God’s word working with God’s Spirit in God’s people can change the course of history. How can we turn more people living in America to Jesus? What kid of efforts will the hand of the Lord bless?"

Great Number

“In life we often find that our expectations often don’t match up with reality. Many Christians living today expect that following Jesus equates to a carefree life where things always fall your way. What we see in the Scriptures, however, reveals that expectation to be off the mark. In fact, Jesus said that students are not greater than their masters and if the master is persecuted the student should expect the same. In Acts chapter 8 we see the fulfillment of a command made years earlier in Acts chapter 1, but this fulfillment required an unexpected plot-twist.”

Great Persecution And Joy

“Stephen was used by God to reach people for Jesus. He didn’t wait around for someone else to serve, he used his God given abilities to magnify the name of Jesus. God’s Spirit empowers Jesus’ followers today to spread the Gospel and advance the Kingdom of Heaven."

Great Wonders

“It is appropriate and wise to have a reverent fear of God. After all, He dwarfs the created universe and His thoughts are far beyond our own. Great fear swept throughout the early church after an incident in which God’s people willfully chose to live in a way that dishonored and disrespected His holy name. We can not serve two masters, and the followers of Jesus must continually choose to honor him by the way they live.”

Great Fear

“In the Gospels Jesus cleared the temple and drove out the money changers with boldness. Throughout the New Testament Jesus&apos; followers stood boldly before of rulers, courts, and authorities. Peter and John are perfect examples of God&apos;s Spirt powerfully working in God’s people in a way that led to GREAT boldness. Today, we’ll see that Jesus’ followers can’t hide their faith and seek to make disciples. When God’s people lean into His power they are able to live with boldness and accomplish His mission.”

Great Power And Boldness

Our heart's desire is to make disciples, who make disciples, who make disciples by helping people fall in love with the REAL Jesus.