Why Heroes Do What They Do - Rick Scherr
Leadership 3/29/2024
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Rick's Talk based on Hebrews 11, known as the "hall of faith," focuses on living with anticipation of heaven. He highlights how the faith of biblical figures shaped their lives with a clear vision of the future. By emphasizing key aspects like focusing on the future, understanding life's brevity, and walking by faith, Rick encourages the leaders to live as heroes of faith. Through personal anecdotes, references to authors, and creative illustrations, he conveys the message that living with heavenly anticipation can transform one's perspective, priorities, and actions in a profound way.

Leader Weekend Spring 2024
How To Zoom In on Scripture - Brendan McDonough

In this talk, Brendan McDonough shares his passion for studying and understanding the Bible. He introduces a three-step method to help others gain a deeper understanding of God's word: labeling, looking, and learning. He emphasizes the importance of approaching different genres of the Bible in different ways and making observations based on the actual text. By asking learning questions, individuals can uncover the true meaning of the passage before applying it to their lives. The talk highlights the importance of deliberate and careful study of scripture.

Leader Weekend Spring 2024
Following Jesus - Fathered, Focused, & Fruitful - Patriece Johnson

This talk emphasizes the importance of being fathered by God, staying focused on Him, and bearing fruit in our lives. Patriece Johnson shares her personal experience of accepting Jesus at a young age and her involvement with the Navigators. The talk explores the invitation by Jesus to follow Him in Matthew 4:19 and cautions against being deceived by pursuing productivity over being parented by God. It emphasizes the need to be deeply rooted in God, align our will with His, and bear fruit through a close relationship with Him.

Leader Weekend Spring 2024
Don’t use periods in your text messages - Charly Sommers

Repentance is more than just feeling sorry for our actions - it requires a genuine commitment to change and obey God. The process involves stopping sinful behavior, turning back to God, taking responsibility, and making a plan for a new way of living. The gospel gives us the opportunity to live differently through repentance, experiencing freedom from our past errors. The Chiros circle provides a helpful tool for walking through the repentance process, enabling us to reflect, discuss, and take action. Those who refuse to repent miss out on a closer relationship with God, while those who embrace it, like Zacchaeus, find salvation and transformation.

Leader Weekend Spring 2024
Don’t Drop Your Sword - Kevin and Katie Williams

In this talk titled "Don't Drop Your Sword," Kevin and Katie Williams share their experiences in leadership and ministry, emphasizing the significance of generational discipleship. The talk focuses on the story of Gideon, highlighting God's ability to use the weak and inadequate for His purposes. It explores the concept of imposter syndrome and encourages listeners to find confidence in God's perception of their potential. 
The talk also discusses Gideon's doubts and insecurities, emphasizing God's willingness to meet us in our weaknesses. Lastly, it emphasizes the importance of relying on God's wisdom and guidance, even when His plans seem irrational to us.

Leadership February 9, 2024
Fortitude - Rick Scherr

This talk focuses on fortitude and the importance of endurance and discipline in our faith. Rick Scherr uses various Bible verses to highlight the value of suffering and the power of God's Word. He provides practical steps to develop fortitude, such as using reminders, praying, surrounding ourselves with reminders of our faith, building physical habits, starting with small manageable habits, and keeping the long-term view in mind. He emphasizes the need to be intentional in cultivating good habits and character, ultimately leading to a fulfilling and joyful destiny in Christ.

Leadership 1/19/24
1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 | Rick Scherr

This lesson by Rick Scherr discusses the importance of ministry based on Paul's example in the Bible. It identifies eight key elements for successful ministry: friendship, compassion, anticipation, importance, teaching, reward, hope, and team. These elements stress the value of building deep relationships, showing genuine concern and longing for students, recognizing the significance of ministry, continuous growth as teachers, understanding the eternal impact, collaborating with others, and staying committed despite challenges. The lesson encourages listeners to embrace these elements and find hope and joy in their ministry.

Luke 9:23 - Rick Scherr

Rick Scherr's lesson focuses on the importance of denying ourselves, picking up our cross daily, and following Jesus. He emphasizes the need to sacrifice for God and put Him above our own desires. Rick encourages listeners to be attentive to where Jesus is working and join Him in His work. The talk reminds us that by aligning ourselves with God's plans and being courageous in our sacrifice, we can become a visible representation of Christ in the world.