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Choose for Yourself

Joshua 24

Airs: June 19 - June 21

There came a time when the ancient Hebrews had to make decisions on their own. No longer could they rely on their leader Joshua to stand before them and command that they go in this direction or that. He was soon to die, and they would be responsible for their own actions. So Joshua called the people together and confronted them with the facts. His final speech can be summarized in three words: “choose for yourselves” (Joshua 24:15). These three words apply so perfectly to us today as we consider how to build congregational relationships. In the final analysis, we either will or will not pull together, grow deeper, and become a caring body of believers. It’s really up to each of us to choose whether or not to bond with other believers.

June 19, 2013
Choose for Yourself
Dropping Your Guard: The Value of Open Relationships
http://www.iflcfileserver.com/broadcast/in20130619.mp3

UPCOMING MESSAGES

  • June 24 - June 26 The Necessity of Accountability

    Our society of isolated, distant individuals teaches a false philosophy: “Live and let live.” To those who have escaped from an oppressive, controlling government, that sounds like a haven…a long-lost dream realized. But when we flesh out that motto, it often leads to peril. We need each other! Even those who don’t think so. Even those who seem totally self-sufficient, strong, and stable. Christians are unwise when they remain out of touch and live in secrecy. Being responsible includes being accountable, not just to God but also to one another.

  • June 27 - July 1 A Hope Transplant: The Essential Operation

    How would you define hope? In what way would your definition apply to a local church? What if hope were missing from a congregation? Would anybody notice? We’ll think about these and other things as we allow Peter’s words to guide us into the truth about hope. Of special interest are the essentials involved in keeping a church’s hope strong and constant. These passages of Scripture suggest several ingredients that must be present if hope is to remain a vital part of a church’s life.

  • July 2 - July 4 They, Being Dead, Still Speak

    Over the vast expanse of Scripture, a variety of admirable people cross our paths. Because God not only preserved the record of their lives but also used each one to model particular character traits, it seems appropriate for us to become better acquainted with both the people and their individual qualities, which are worth emulating.

  • July 5 - July 9 The Discernment of Abigail

    She appeared suddenly, fading away almost as quickly. Abigail made the most of her brief moment in the spotlight, even though she entered the biblical story in the presence of one of the most significant figures in all of Scripture—David, the future king of Israel. With conflict brewing between David and Nabal, Abigail's husband, Abigail intervened just in time. Because she possessed such depth of character, she was able to discern the rising tempers and act to alleviate them.

  • July 10 - July 11 The Refreshment of Onesiphorus

    Our thoughts turn to one of the lesser-known people in Scripture. A man whose fame was eclipsed by Paul's, but he played a vital role in the life of his better-known counterpart. His name? Onesiphorus, pronounced “Oh-neh-SIF-ah-russ.” His contribution in character? Refreshment…that rare yet wonderful ability to give breathing room, to provide cooling relief, to help in the healing process. How we need such people today!

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