Heartland Alliance Church Podcast

Longing for peace in the past. Real peace is available when Jesus is in charge. Longing for peace in the present. The cross of Jesus is the instrument of lasting peace. Longing for peace in the future.

Christmas has its roots in hope. The root of hope in Isaiah is ___________. Life comes to dead things when Jesus is involved. The root of our hope is not in the physical alone but in the ___________. Hope in God's justice brings peace. Christmas and the second coming bring hope. Hope changes how we live today.

Salvation addresses our greatest need, it came at a great price, and it brings the greatest blessing. We must continue.

Colossians 1:21-22: 21_______ _______ _______ alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. 22 _______ _______ he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation -

To be a committed follower of Jesus, we must drop the excuses, learn the lessons, and make a difference.

Reconciliation - what does it mean? The fullness of God in Jesus brings total reconciliation, shaping our attitude towards the world and our hearts for others. Jesus is God's fullness on earth; reconciliation comes because Jesus was God; reconciliation means something needs reconciling; He is reconciling "all things" in heaven and on earth; reconciliation is only possible through His blood; the world is being reconciled so let that change us. The fullness of God in Jesus brings total reconciliation, shaping our attitude towards the world and our hearts for others.

The background - why Paul wrote what he wrote; Christ is the Head of the Church; Christ is the Beginning and the Firstborn from among the dead; Christ is supreme in everything; re-centering on Christ.

All of our hope should be in the Creator rather than the created. Jesus is the Creator and Sustainer. We can grow in worshipping the Creator rather than the created. Live with purpose praising Him and rest in Christ trusting Him.

What if unseen forces are enslaving you? Freedom isn't just found in the absence of chains; it's discovered in the embrace of a relationship with Jesus. Activate the finished work of Jesus for your ongoing freedom. You are beloved, redeemed, and forgiven! Celebrate your true freedom and identity today! Practice gratitude to root yourself deeper into the goodness of God. Freedom isn't just a gift; it's an invitation to walk.

There are so many ways to pray: The Lord's Prayer, praying Scriptures back to God, and corporate prayer.

The journey of the gospel begins with sharing and bears fruit in those who receive it, it moves through faithful gospel messengers, and is motivated by Spirit-filled gospel love.

When rooted in the hope stored in heaven, we have confidence to act in faith and love. Be a person rooted in hope - hope reserved for you in heaven is future; hope reserved for you in heaven is present; when love is a difficult choice; when faith is on shaky ground. Let hope in.

To be rooted is to be an active part of Jesus' community. Being rooted in Jesus' community provides a better awareness, brings true identity, gives real belonging, invites needed contribution (we want and need you!), and should point to the paradise we all long for.

Being rooted means abiding in Jesus. Being rooted requires removing what hinders. Being rooted results in bearing fruit.

Colossians 3:15-17, John 4:23-24, Romans 12:1

What are our barriers to prayer? Look at examples from Elijah's life. What about you? Prayer is God's invitation to keep putting our weakness into Jesus' hands to release His power in us and beyond us. What is the transformation that the hands of Jesus could bring about in you and beyond you?

Praying together is the essence of life in Christ. Share your prayer, and offer prayer for those who share. Praying together is the path to restoration. There is power and unity in praying together because it is the essence of our life in Christ.

Pray in times of suffering. Pray in times of happiness. Pray in times of sickness.

Oaths require action; our action reveals character; our character will determine our judgment.