Apr 24, 2015 | Prayer
Over the past week I talked to several of our recently baptized members of the church and asked how they were doing. All of them told me of a recent increase in stress. Whether it was stress at work or with their health or with their family, they all noticed a difference since their baptism. One said, “I felt like Satan was attacking me as soon as I came up out of the water.” I believe she is right. Satan hates when we make Jesus the Lord of our lives.
But we can help by remembering to pray for them. Pray for their protection against Satan’s schemes. Pray that they would not forget Jesus’ love and grace for them even in times of stress. Your prayers really will make a difference.
Apr 22, 2015 | Podcast, Teaching
Chris Travis
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Apr 14, 2015 | Prayer
I was chatting with a buddy at Everyday Church on Sunday. He recently changed jobs and is now working in the neighborhood. In the first week of work, he ran into three co-workers on the streets.
We live in a city of millions of people and yet we so frequently run into folks we know. I think God works that way. And it’s one of the things that makes Everyday Church, well, an everyday church! It’s about the lives we live every day, the way we walk the streets with eyes open looking for opportunities to build friendships with the people around us.
Lord, open our eyes. Help us see the people around us, our neighbors, as we walk the streets of our neighborhood. Use unique moments and street-side conversations to remind people they are known and cared for. I pray the Holy Spirit would lead us and that we would follow. Amen!
Enjoy the Spring, friends. And keep your eyes open!
Apr 14, 2015 | Podcast, Teaching
Nathan Winstead
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Apr 9, 2015 | Events, Prayer
Join uptown churches for a night of prayer at 8pm on Friday, April 17th at 4862 Broadway, NY, NY 10034* (between 204th & Academy).
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” – Colossians 4:2
You can also invite friends to the Facebook event.
*This activity is not sponsored or endorsed by the New York City Department of Education or the City of New York.
Apr 6, 2015 | Teaching
Junk food is fun, but you’re not gonna win any marathons on it. Some foods are okay in moderation, but dangerous, because they are addictive. Some “foods” are poisonous and will harm you. Some foods are wonderful: nutritious and delicious and beautiful.
We all understand that our body needs good food to survive, but we can be much less discerning when it comes to feeding our souls. In order to enjoy the vibrant, abundant spiritual life Jesus provides, we must pay attention to Soul Food. If anything is excellent or praiseworthy, it says in Philippians 4:8, think about such things. This series of messages will help us make choices to fuel our souls, instead of settling for substitutes.
