Starting Strong - by Justin & Irene Renton
January 19, 2025
Sermon recap: Finding Your Place in God's Plan for the Year
Tough times refine us to help us change and bring out impurities. During these times, Jesus prays for us. Don't waste your pain: strengthen others. Use what you learned and turn your misery into a ministry. Seek help when spiritually weak and get involved. There are blessings for obedience. If you missed the lesson, you can watch it on our YouTube channel (it starts at 37 mins).
True righteousness is justice in practice: following Jesus by seeking what is right, defending the vulnerable, and restoring dignity to those around us.
Put God first by crucifying the idols that steal your time, money and talent. Prioritise Jesus's kingdom, make spiritual effort, and give your best to grow.
Conflict begins in the heart. Jesus calls us to own our part, pursue peace, avoid gossip, show mercy and bless rather than avenge.