Month: September 2024

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Bridge Building :: THE VALUES OF JESUS

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 9/29/24 by Pastor Steve Shields.

The first value of Jesus that Pastor Steve will discuss in the series The Values of Jesus is bridge building.

Why do we build bridges? Relationships are fundamental to Christianity. Relationships close the gap. Relationships are powerful.

We have to be careful we do not burn bridges we have built. Bridges can be burned because of a bad reputation. Bridges can be burned when we are indifferent towards others. Bridges can be burned when we are arrogant.

How do we build bridges like Jesus built bridges? Give of your time. Pay for the bridge work. Deliver the payload.

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What To Do When Everything Is On The Line :: THE VALUES OF JESUS

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 9/22/24 by Pastor Steve Shields.

Pastor Steve begins a new series on The Values of Jesus. Pastor Steve will discuss seven of the values of Jesus in the next few weeks.

Jesus shows us His values when everything was on the line in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Jesus valued connection with people. The twelve did everything together.

Jesus valued wise investment in people. He built men who love God.

Jesus valued prayer. He prayed about everything.

Jesus valued doing things right. Excellence in all things.

Jesus valued Godly influence. He was the consummate bridge builder.

Jesus valued the Bible. He knew that the Bible had the answers for all of life’s situations.

Jesus valued forward thinking. He was willing to leave behind the familiar and comfortable.

Pastor Steve will discuss each of these values of Jesus through the coming weeks.

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Fear vs. Faith

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 9/8/24 by Pastor Steve Shields.

God puts us in places that require trust. There are times when God seems to test us. Our journey may be fraught with peril. You will encounter circumstances you cannot manage. Even when it appears you’re alone trust Jesus.

The real reason we fear is we lack understanding of who God is. We don’t see that God IS love. Our hearts are hard. We struggle to trust Jesus.

How can we overcome fear? Examine your own heart. Ask yourself these questions and be honest with yourself. Do you see any hardness toward others in your heart? Do you feel so sure of your heart’s opinion that you feel certain that God must feel the same? Our own hard hearts prevent us from seeing the deep love of Jesus for others and in turn, for ourselves.

Look for a fresh vision of God’s love. He loves you, and He can calm the raging storm inside of you. Choose to trust as you choose to love. You can move from fear to faith.

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Who Are You Partnering With?

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 09/01/24 by Pastor Steve Shields.

Partners have shared experiences. Those shared experiences are often life changing experiences. They could also be a point of reference for the future.

Partners have shared values. Christians have the shared value of that which honors Christ as well as that which helps others find Christ.

Partners have shared objectives. Partnerships help us grow in love. Partnerships help us grow in purity. Partnerships help us find meaning in living.

Who are you partnering with?

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