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As we conclude the Core Values sermon series, it makes sense to see where it is all going. The reality is that our values feed into and create our Mission. Our Mission drives our Vision which uses our Strategy to accomplish it, leading to the 5 Marks of (Spiritual) Maturity, that we've spoke of before. And this is all done, not as single individuals, but together, as the church.

Scripture References: Philippians 1:8-18, Ephesians 4:15-16, Ephesians 4:11-25, Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 1:16-23, Romans 10:9-17, Philippians 2:12-18, Philippians 3:7-10, Philippians 2:1-11, Ephesians 4:25

From Series: Core Values | More Messages from Micah Labovitch | Download Audio

From Series: "Core Values"

Just as the roots of a massive tree create the foundation of and provide the life-giving force for the whole organism, a church’s core values undergird everything it does. Our values guide us as we seek to share the Gospel with a hurting world, as we make disciples who look more and more like Jesus, and as we bless and love others, growing the Kingdom of God in our community. We’ll hear from each of our Elders as they share what each of our Core Values mean to them.

Bulletin with Study Notes

Something powerful happens when people get together for a common purpose. Our text today highlights a few common purposes where we should be together: unified on mission, mutual submission to one another, surrendering our fears to God, and sincere worship in both joy and weeping.

Scripture References: Ezra 3:1-13

From Series: Ezra: The Lord Restores His People | More Messages from Micah Labovitch | Download Audio

From Series: "Ezra: The Lord Restores His People"

For seventy years in exile and captivity, the people of God were chastised and broken. Having ignored hundreds of years of warnings from His prophets, God finally allowed Jerusalem to be destroyed and a remnant to be taken to Babylon. His people were devastated, distraught, and disciplined. But then, the call for restoration came. We have all been there. The Lord has allowed us to face the consequences of our choices, and sometimes they have been severe. But then, by the grace of God, the call of restoration comes. This is where the book of Ezra begins. Join us as we study Ezra together this fall, looking at the restoration of God’s people, and how it all ultimately points to the final restoration His people will have in Jesus Christ.