Formation According to Jesus: Imitate / Sermon Only

As we kickoff our three part series in psalm 19 we uncover some of the ways the universe is actively declaring the glory of God.

As we conclude our teaching on spiritual formation, we explore what it means to live and love like Jesus. The biblical narrative gives us some helpful insights into how we can imitate the love of Jesus in what we share, how we give, and who we love.

As we conclude our teaching on spiritual formation, we explore what it means to live and love like Jesus. The biblical narrative gives us some helpful insights into how we can imitate the love of Jesus in what we share, how we give, and who we love.

Can we truly abide in Jesus without being his apprentice? In today's message, we are challenged to move beyond simply believing in Jesus to intentionally learning from him and practicing his way of life. 

Can we truly abide in Jesus without being his apprentice? In today's message, we are challenged to move beyond simply believing in Jesus to intentionally learning from him and practicing his way of life. 

In this sermon, we explore the concept of abiding in Jesus as a key aspect of spiritual formation.

In this sermon, we explore the concept of abiding in Jesus as a key aspect of spiritual formation.

Have you ever stopped to consider what is shaping you? What narratives do you believe, what communities are you a part of, and what practices do you embody each day? We are all being formed by something. Formation is inevitable and inescapable. The only question is whether we are being formed into wholeness and Christlikeness or deformed into destructive patterns.

Have you ever stopped to consider what is shaping you? What narratives do you believe, what communities are you a part of, and what practices do you embody each day? We are all being formed by something. Formation is inevitable and inescapable. The only question is whether we are being formed into wholeness and Christlikeness or deformed into destructive patterns.

As we begin a new series exploring spiritual formation, we define what formation is according to the scriptures and examine how to conduct a simple spiritual inventory.