With the world trying to figure out how to make the world a better place on its own terms, the author of Hebrews shows us that better is already available to us through Jesus. The overall question the book of Hebrews presents to us is: Why would we settle for good when we can have better? Reflection Questions: What do you think it means to have rest for your soul? Who do you have in your life that you can encourage and who can encourage you? In what ways do you struggle with belief in and obedience to God? What steps do you need to take towards spiritual heart health? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/support

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Better: Residing in Rest (Part 1)

With the world trying to figure out how to make the world a better place on its own terms, the author of Hebrews shows us that better is already available to us through Jesus. The overall question the book of Hebrews presents to us is: Why would we settle for good when we can have better? Reflection Questions: How does the world know that you belong to Jesus? Can you identify areas of your life that are influenced more by the world rather than Jesus? What are they? What do you think it looks like to be outspokenly and unwaveringly prideful and fearless about who Jesus is and what he’s done for you? How will you live that way this week? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/support

Better: The Architect

With the world trying to figure out how to make the world a better place on its own terms, the author of Hebrews shows us that better is already available to us through Jesus. The overall question the book of Hebrews presents to us is: Why would we settle for good when we can have better? Reflection Questions: When you think of Jesus do you think more of his divinity or of his humanity? Why do you think that is? What is it about Jesus’s humanity that brings you comfort? What do you think it looks like to have dominion in your own life? What hardships are you facing and how do you think Jesus can relate to you in your hardship? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/support

Better: Superhuman Jesus

With the world trying to figure out how to make the world a better place on its own terms, the author of Hebrews shows us that better is already available to us through Jesus. The overall question the book of Hebrews presents to us is: Why would we settle for good when we can have better? Reflection Questions: Have you ever experienced drift in your faith before? What did it look like (evaporation, leaking vessel, drifting boat)? What is it about Jesus and his message that led you to faith in him? Who do you know who is experiencing drift and will you commit to praying for them? What practices of your faith do you need to be more consistent in? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/support

Better: The Danger of Drifting

With the world trying to figure out how to make the world a better place on its own terms, the author of Hebrews shows us that better is already available to us through Jesus. The overall question the book of Hebrews presents to us is: Why would we settle for good when we can have better? Reflection Questions: What things other than Jesus do you often rely on to make your faith more enjoyable? Why do you sometimes struggle to believe that Jesus is enough? What about Jesus causes you to marvel at him? What steps will you take this week to make Jesus the center and foundation of your faith? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/support

Better: No Sauce Necessary

With the world trying to figure out how to make the world a better place on its own terms, the author of Hebrews shows us that better is already available to us through Jesus. The overall question the book of Hebrews presents to us is: Why would we settle for good when we can have better? Reflection Questions: Do you rely more on what other people say about God to know him or do you rely more on what God says about himself in scripture? What does your personal study of God’s word look like? What struggles do you have when reading or studying God’s word? What questions do you have about God and what do you think his word says? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/support

Better: Firsthand Experience

With the world trying to figure out how to make the world a better place on its own terms, the author of Hebrews shows us that better is already available to us through Jesus. The overall question the book of Hebrews presents to us is: Why would we settle for good when we can have better? Reflection Questions: Why do you think we tend to put the care of other things in the world above the care of our souls? In your own words, why do you think Jesus is better? How has Jesus made your life better? What will you do this week to keep Jesus at the forefront of your mind? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/support

Better: Jesus Is Better

Solomon said in Proverbs 27:17, "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." In a world where relational poverty is more pervasive than ever, Solomon's wisdom is more needed than ever. God desires for us and designed us to live in friendship with other believers. Examining the sharpening process of iron shows us what it takes to have real and meaningful friendships with other believers. Reflection Questions: Who in your life do you consider to be a close friend? In what ways has having close friends made you and your life better? What makes building close friendships difficult? In what ways will you build close friendship with someone this week? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/support

Iron Sharpens Iron

In this series, we’ll be reclaiming the word “calling.” It’s not just what we’re good at, or what we choose to do. Calling is a sacred word that speaks to our innermost beings. As we go through this two-week series, we’ll be reminded that calling isn’t as much about “what” as it is “who.” In order to discover God’s true calling on our lives, we need to focus less on what we’re doing and more on what we’re becoming: fully devoted followers of Christ. Reflection Questions: God calls us to salvation, sanctification, and service. How does that influence the way you view your calling? What are some ways your calling has cost you? How have you seen your calling sustain you? Has God ever called you to do something even though you felt unprepared? What happened? What practical steps can you take to pursue your calling this week? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/support

Called: Reclaim Your Calling

In this series, we’ll be reclaiming the word “calling.” It’s not just what we’re good at, or what we choose to do. Calling is a sacred word that speaks to our innermost beings. As we go through this two-week series, we’ll be reminded that calling isn’t as much about “what” as it is “who.” In order to discover God’s true calling on our lives, we need to focus less on what we’re doing and more on what we’re becoming: fully devoted followers of Christ. Reflection Questions: What would change about your life if you believed that your calling isn’t just about what you do but about who you’re becoming? What are some small and large ways God might be calling you to be faithful? Have you ever seen someone’s faithfulness in small things result in a significant impact? What happened? How can you be faithful to God’s calling this week? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/support

Called: Is God Calling Me?

The Art of Giving Up is about the more we give up of self, the more we gain of God. When we live a life of surrender, sacrifice and service we experience true satisfaction in all areas of our lives. Reflection Questions: How has your flag of surrender grown during this series and in what ways are you still learning to master the art of giving up? Are you at the point of loving Jesus more than anyone or anything that you would give up everything for him? Why or why not? Who are the people in your life who need rescuing and will be impacted by your life of surrender? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/support

The Art of Giving Up: Rescue Mission

The Art of Giving Up is about the more we give up of self, the more we gain of God. When we live a life of surrender, sacrifice and service we experience true satisfaction in all areas of our lives. Reflection Questions: What am I called to give up for the church? What resources do I have a hard time laying down and why? What’s a practical way I can love the church this week? What does it look like for you to practice kindness, tenderheartedness, and forgiveness as acts of loving the church? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/support

The Art of Giving Up: The Bride's Side

The Art of Giving Up is about the more we give up of self, the more we gain of God. When we live a life of surrender, sacrifice and service we experience true satisfaction in all areas of our lives. Reflection Questions: How will you commit to starting your day surrendering to God? Who are the people that God is calling you to lay your life down for and what will that look like? Who are the people who consistently lay down their life for you? How will you show them gratitude this week? How will you commit to ending your day surrendering to God? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/support

The Art of Giving Up: A Day in the Life

The Art of Giving Up is about the more we give up of self, the more we gain of God. When we live a life of surrender, sacrifice and service we experience true satisfaction in all areas of our lives. Reflection Questions: What is God asking you to give up that you’re still holding onto? Have you ever trusted God and given up something even though it was good? What happened? Between commitment, community, and compassion, which are you lacking in the most? How will you follow through this week with giving up and holding on the way God desires you to? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/support

The Art of Giving Up: Take It Off!

The Art of Giving Up is about the more we give up of self, the more we gain of God. When we live a life of surrender, sacrifice and service we experience true satisfaction in all areas of our lives. Reflection Questions: In what ways do you trust God? In what ways has trusting God been a struggle for you? How has God proven himself trustworthy to you in your life? How will you practice trusting God this week? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/central-city-assembly/support

The Art of Giving Up: Who's Askin'?

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