Wednesday, June 24, 2009

The Principle Of The Path - Father's Day 2009

This message talks about the principle of the path.

The Principle Of The Path

1. Direction determines destination

The path trumps intentions

The path trumps effort

The path trumps discipline

The path trumps prayer

2. The path . . .

. . . is predictable

. . . does not discriminate

. . . leads to a specific destination



Thursday, June 18, 2009

The Proper Care And Feeding Of A Pastor - Life In The Balance

This message talks about the proper care and feeding of a pastor.
This picture below shows the things that the congregation said that they want/need/look for in a Pastor.

This picture below shows what Pastor Mark and Pastor Tyler say that they need to be Pastors.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Reassessing Rest - Life In The Balance

This message talks about reassessing rest.

Reassessing Rest

1. God rests

2. Jesus rested

3. Work is endless

4. Rest is commanded

The Importance Of Rest

1. Listen to God

2. Reaffirm who we are

Workaholic: someone who is addicted to work, not because they enjoy it, but because it’s the only thing that gives them any sense of worth

3. Keeps us humble


Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Avoiding Personal Burnout - Life In The Balance

This message talks about how to avoid personal burnout.

The Signs Of Burnout

1. We depreciate our worth

2. We underrate our work

3. We exaggerate our problems

4. We forfeit our future

Prescription For Restoring Hope

1. Rest your body - Physical

2. Release your frustrations - Emotional

3. Refocus on God - Spiritual

4. Resume serving others - Relational