Abby Richmond

Fault Line:: Outlaws 6-3-12

Genesis 2:22-24 "leave"= loosen, depart, or abandon Leaving encompasses several areas... -It's physical -It's financial -It's emotional You cannot come together as one in the area of money if a third…

Genesis 2:22 (NLT), Genesis 2:23 (NLT), Genesis 2:24 (NLT)

Fault Line:: Till Debt Do Us Part

Money issues that cause rifts -Debt -Lack of Communication -Failure to recognize roles -Different priorities Roles should be based on ability not gender. It's not realistic to think that you can have…

Genesis 2:22 (MSG), Genesis 2:23 (MSG), Genesis 2:24 (MSG)

He Said - She Said (5-20-12) Fault Line

"Communication is the core that seems to hold everything else together." There are no stagnant marriages. You are either moving toward isolation or oneness. Your words have the power to do two things-…

Proverbs 18:21 (NLT), Ephesians 4:29 (NLT), James 1:19 (NLT)

Random Eruptions?:: Fault Line (Mother's Day)

We need to be intentional and sacrificial in showing love. Pay attention to her needs. Consider her needs. Know her, know the things she struggles with, because at times she is going to get overwhelmed…

Ephesians 5:25 (NLT), 1 Peter 3:7 (NLT)

Disciple or Fan?

Am I a disciple or am I just a fan of Christ? Disciple- student Love the sinner, hate the sin. Turn the other cheek. Love each other more than anything. Bottom Line:: Because the Bible is true, it should…

John 13:34 (MSG), Galatians 5:22 (MSG), Galatians 5:23 (MSG), 2 Timothy 3:16 (MSG)

Matthew 7

You will be judged the same way that you are judged. -Matthew 7:1-2 The flaws you see in other people and judge them for are usually your own flaws. You just judge them so you can draw attention from…

Done:: Red Letter Day 5-6-12

Tetelestai- fully paid The problem with believing that we do the best we can and Jesus will make up the rest, is we are 100% likely to fail to do our part faithfully. We confuse our standing with God…

John 10:27 (NLT), John 10:28 (NLT), John 19:28 (NLT), John 19:29 (NLT), John 19:30 (NLT), Colossians 2:13 (NLT), Colossians 2:14 (NLT), Colossians 2:15 (NLT)

Youth Group:: What is Truth?

Jesus continues to be true even when the world changes. There are things that the world will say that are contradictory to Jesus truth. Bottom Line (Week 1) John 14:6- Jesus is the way, the truth, and…

Genesis 1:11 (NIV), Genesis 1:14 (NIV), Genesis 1:15 (NIV), Genesis 1:16 (NIV), Genesis 1:17 (NIV), Genesis 1:18 (NIV), Genesis 1:19 (NIV), John 14:6 (NIV), Colossians 2:8 (NIV)

All In:: Red Letter Day 4-22-12

Bottom Line: When we trust the Father, as Jesus did, we will find Him trustworthy in all situations. Trusting God frees you from the burdens of this world. When we trust God, He empowers us to do great…

Psalm 31:1 (NLT), Psalm 31:2 (NLT), Psalm 31:3 (NLT), Psalm 31:4 (NLT), Psalm 31:5 (NLT), Matthew 6:25 (NLT), Luke 23:46 (NLT), Colossians 3:23 (NLT)

What Is Truth? 4-18-12

Your "filter" is the way you make your decisions. If you get enough people to believe something, they will think it is true. Example:: Wikipedia To create a reality that we agree on, which is a reality…

John 1:1 (NLT), John 14:6 (NLT), 2 Timothy 4:3 (NLT), 2 Timothy 4:4 (NLT), 2 Timothy 4:5 (NLT)

Charges Dismissed:: Red Letter Day 4-15-12

Luke 23:32-34 His number on desire is that they would receive the forgiveness he was dying for them to have. The cross is an illustration of how God feels about all sin. We need to be just as amazed that…

Ephesians 4:32 (NLT), Colossians 2:13 (NLT), Colossians 2:14 (NLT)

God Forsaken:: Red Letter Day 4-8-12

Matthew 27:38-46 Bottom Line:: God turned His back on Jesus so He would not have to turn his back on you. When it went dark at about 3:00, God the Father turned his back on Jesus on the cross. This was…

Mark 10:18 (NLT), Romans 8:28 (NLT), Romans 8:31 (NLT), Hebrews 13:5 (NLT)

Paternity Test:: Spreadin' the Love 4-1-12

1 John 4:7-14 If you are a child of God, it wi show in your relationships with others. A person who is a child of God should display a type of love that people aren't used to seeing. John defines love…

Paternity Test:: Change Of Heart 3-25-12

1 John 2:15-17 If you are a child if God your desires and motivations will change. It would not be compatible to be a child of God and not have godly characteristics, motivations, and desires. When John…

Paternity Test:: Walking Lightly

God is light. We don't need the SUN When we have the SON. Bottom Line:: walking in the light defiant lead to dancing in the dark. Walking lightly involves community. Friendship doesn't equal a punch in…

The Office:: Power Hungry (3-11-12)

John 13:1-17- Jesus washes the disciples feet. You work to get to the top so you don't have to do the dirty work. The more power you have for yourself, the more responsibility you have for others. Jesus…

The Office:: Leading from the Middle

Genesis 39:1-6 Sometimes we get so caught up with fighting for the way that we wish things were, that we don't see what we are becoming. You should see yourself as a leader in training. Over and over…

1 Timothy 3:1 (KJV), 1 Timothy 4:12 (KJV)

The Office:: Going Public 2-12

Daniel 1-6 Live out your faith in every area. Don't preach. Be the best employee you can be. Make yourself available. Be respectful of other views. Never get defensive when they object- they have a right…

Masquerade:: Hiding Hurt 1-29-12

Bottom Line:: Everyone will face hurt in their lives, but we never have to face it alone. We can find hope and help in God. Psalm 62:5-8 Instead of being frustrated with God that bad things happen, we…

Romans 12:15 (NLT), 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT)

Masquerade:: Tattle Tale

One of the most revolutionary things we can do to totally change our loves is to be honest with other people about the things that we struggle with. Hebrews 12:1-2 Homework: The sin that easily entangles…

Masquerade:: Me, Myself, and Lie 1-15-12

Bottom Line: Until you can be honest with yourself about the seriousness of your sin, you will never hate it enough to change it. How do I get an accurate picture of myself? Ask God to search me. -Psalm…

Proverbs 15:31 (MSG), Jeremiah 17:9 (MSG), Romans 12:2 (MSG), Romans 12:3 (MSG)

Masquerade: Hypocrites

Matthew 6:1-6 Jesus never intended a church to be a place where people come and pretend. Hypocrite:: Greek actors that were playing a role or wearing a MASK. The longer you are a Christian the more prepared…

Your Serve 1-1-2012

Acts 6:1-7 Deacons help the pastors stay focused by serving the needs of the congregation. Deacons are model servants, but that doesn't mean they are the only servants. It is an honor to serve. Serving…

Loud and Clear:: Privileged

Philippians 2:1-8 Jesus wasn't so concerned about Himself, and the privileges and the advantages that were His that He was willing to leave us with no hope. Bottom Line:: Jesus showed that people are…

Give Up:: Loud and Clear 12-18-11

Luke 2:8-12 God's standard is himself. Bottom Line:: We can't do anything to fix our relationship with God, so God came to do it himself. The greater the need, the better the news. The fact that Jesus…