Wells
Wells (Part 7) In our final week of this series, we look at what it means to live well, sow a seed and leave a legacy. The world needs people who believe that living well is not rooted in accomplishments of accumulation, but instead it's rooted in our love for God and what we sow into our family, church, workplace, and city. (James 4)
Read MoreWells (Part 6) What if bringing life to your city was more satisfying than anything else? As Jesus was speaking to the woman at the well, the disciples returned with food, but Jesus offers a food that will always sustain. Life is not about being fed so you can be full and happy, it is about joining in the will and work of Jesus and building wells that bring life to the city. (John 4, Acts 1:8, 1 Pet 2:9-10)
Read MoreWells (Part 5) When Jesus met the woman at the well, there was extreme significance in where they were. The Jewish people and the Samaritans were at odds, but Jesus was the bridge between them. He saw the bigger story behind the story and knew that if the gospel and reconciliation was for all people. Who in your life do you need to forgive? Who in your life have you hurt or mistreated? (John 4, Acts 1:8, Acts 9:31)
Read MoreWells (Part 4) Today we return to the story of Jesus and the woman at the well, and discuss the challenges of letting go of the control in our life and stepping into the deeper waters with Christ. Often times, we have the desire to move out of the shallow waters, but do not know how. With this in mind, we examine practical steps for how each of us can take action to put down our control and step into deeper waters. (John 4: 25-39, Luke 5:1-7)
Read MoreWells (Part 3) - The ways of Jesus and his Kingdom often feel like a paradox. Jesus displays this with the woman at the well and as gives her absolute grace and truth. The world wants to make it grace OR truth...the kingdom says it must be AND. (John 4)
Read MoreWells (Part 2) Sometimes we are too focused on the "right way" to do religion and we lose sight of the joy of following Jesus and digging deeper into God. He is so much bigger than religion. We must let go of the societal pressures and arguments of religion and dive into our relationship with God with total freedom and joy. (John 4, Proverbs 3:9)
Read MoreWells (Part 1) There are times in life when it's clear that we need to "commit to digging." Meaning it's time to dig until we find the living water Jesus gives! In those times we establish wells that we can draw life and wisdom from forever. (John 4:3-14, Psalm 63:1, Psalm 84:2)
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