Stonebridge Church

God had established boundaries where we have an inheritance. We can be tempted to move them in or out, but when we live within the ones God has established we will be the most fulfilled and effective.

The question Jesus asked the disciples, "Who do you say I am" is the most important question we can ask ourselves. It determines our eternal future and how we live our lives here and now. There are many different things we can believe about Him and the resurrection, but there is only one Truth, and that Truth sets us free.

We glorify God by bearing fruit. Bearing fruit doesn't save us, God's grace does. But the fruit in our lives is evidence of our connectedness to God.

We are a highly individualistic society that tends to see a person's life as a direct result of the choices that individual made. Our individual choices are important, but we are all connected, and our choices will impact those around us.

There are two postures that we can take when "doing something", faith or unbelief. A posture of faith is one of confidence and trust. It opens our arms to receive God's grace. A posture of doubt is often expressed in confidence in ourselves, and keeps us from receiving God's grace.

We must get rid of every weight (sin) that entangles us so we can run the race marked out for us. In order to do this, we must fix our eyes on Jesus, because He is the Way.

We need both good soil and good seed to produce good fruit. We can come under the rain of God's grace and help the seeds He has planted in our hearts to grow by giving, fasting, and praying.

In order to fulfill "God's deal" for our lives we must acquire the skills needed for the task and our character must be developed. This often comes through trials and training, but the result is worth it.

If we want to tear down the walls that keep us from moving forward into our destiny, then we must build up the walls that keep the enemy from getting access into our lives. To do this we must repent and obey.

We want hearts (soil) where God's deal for us can take root, grow and produce fruit. You may be doing your deal, but if your heart soil is not good, it won't result in much fruit and be more burdensome then joyful.

God has a dream for us that ties into His plan for the world and the enemy is bent on doing what he can to undermine that Plan. Your role in the battle is strategic. It is vital that each of us discover God's dream for us then begin to live that dream in our lives.

On the road we take to seeing our dreams fulfilled we may encounter opposition, temptation, despair, and hopelessness. But all these things are being used to form in us the things we need to fulfill God's plan for our lives.

God has a dream for each one of our lives. As we pursue and fulfill this dream we need to trust that He will reveal it, give us desires in our heart for it, it is always about blessing others, and it will suit how God created us.

We need both wisdom and revelation to accomplish what God has for us. It is not only important to know what God wants us to do, but how He wants us to do it.

When was the last time you were amazed by Jesus? Busyness, familiarity, and fear can keep us from being in awe of our amazing God who never changes and is always at work around us.

God is a good God and we can expect Him to do good things in our lives, but sometimes there is a waiting period before we see His promises. We have a choice to make in that waiting time, we can continue to wait or quit.

God loves us and demonstrated this love for us in sending His Son Jesus. Knowing and receiving His love is the greatest gift we could ever get.

We must undergo testing in order to become the men and women God has destined us to be.

Because God is a great God, everything He does is great. As we remember all of the ways He has worked in our lives we should be filled with joy knowing we have such an awesome God.

God doesn't want to just influence our lives, He wants to lead them. To be led by Jesus is to give Him not just the pieces of your life, but your life itself. When we understand what He gave up to become a man, it is easier to trust Him and give our lives to Him.