Today we start a new study of the book of Malachi called Before the Silence. Malachi is the account of the last thing that the people of God hear from God for 400 years before they hear about Jesus. We see in Malachi 1 that love matters when saying hard things. People need to hear that you love them before they hear how wrong they are. We also see that it matters that we are chosen, and that our choices matter. What is your application?

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Before the Silence: Part 1

Today Pastor Kirk Owens finishes up the Thieves of Joy series as we talk about bitterness. We take a look at Hebrews 12:1-4, 11-15, and Ephesians 4:31 and see that we should (1) Repent from our "thieves of joy" and replace them with times of refreshing in Jesus&apos; Word; (2) Pursue peace with everyone and holiness..... without it no one will see the Lord; and (3) Fix our eyes on Jesus.... the Source and Perfecter of our faith.

Thieves of Joy: Bitter Roots Bear Unforgiving Fruits

Today Pastor Dustin Clegg continues in the Thieves of Joy series as we talk about spiritual burnout. We look at 1 Kings 19 and see that burnout happens (1) when we stop receiving God&apos;s Word, and (2) when we start believing half-truths. How can avoid burnout or be restored when burnout occurs? Laugh a little, and speak the truth of the Gospel to yourself more than you listen to yourself.

Thieves of Joy: Burnout

Today Pastor Dustin Clegg continues with the Thieves of Joy series as we take a look at Luke 9:23-26 and discuss unrealistic expectations regarding (1) my right to happiness, (2) my marriage, and (3) my relationship to the church and to the lost. Our response to all of this is found in John 16:33. Check it out.

Thieves of Joy: Unrealistic Expectations

Pastor Dustin Clegg continues with the Thieves of Joy series as we take a look at another thief of our joy; Comparison. Not all comparison is bad, but comparison leads to competition, which leads to fractured relationships where no one wins or has joy. We should learn to celebrate the strengths and successes of others because celebration is the dagger to comparison. And most importantly we should turn our eyes upon Jesus.

Thieves of Joy: Comparison

Today Pastor Kirk Owens picks up the Thieves of Joy series and talks about legalism as we look at Luke 18:9-14 and Matthew 6:1-5.

Thieves of Joy: Legally Blind

Today we continue with the series, Thieves of Joy, and talk about how the Media can be considered a thief of your joy if you aren&apos;t careful. Pastor Dustin Clegg takes us to 2 Timothy 1:7 and the to Romans 12. We see that the Media has a way of making us fearful and that the Media has a way of conforming and dividing us. As long as we are outraged, we can&apos;t have joy. We should spend more time focusing on what you know to be truth than what could be error. Look at Philippians 4:8-9. If you want to have joy, you will have to find time to think on the things in Philippians 4:8-9.

Thieves of Joy: Media

Pastor Dustin Clegg continues in our Thieves of Joy series as we take a look at Galations 1 & 2 and see that desiring the praise of man can step our joy.We see that what Jesus thinks of us is all that matters. We should check our stance with scripture. Don&apos;t be a jerk. And submit to only Jesus.We also see that desiring man&apos;s praise is a recipe for confusing and shallow Christianity. Furthermore, desiring man&apos;s praise is blinding.7 questions we should ask ourselves:(1) Are your decisions primarily driven by what others will think of them?(2) Do you spend more time crafting your skill than you do in the Word or prayer?(3) Do you only portray the most desirable aspects of your life to those around you?(4) Do your deepest relationships reveal your struggles?(5) Are you a person who encourages or one who flatters?(6) Is your confidence found in obedience to Jesus or the praise of man?(7) Do you have to respond when critiqued?

Thieves of Joy: Desiring the Praise of Man

Today we continue with the new series, Thieves of Joy, and take a look at Gossip & Slander. Pastor Dustin Clegg walks us through 1 Corinthians 3 and makes 3 observations: (1) Gossip and slander originate with idleness; (2) Gossip and slander both feel really good to participate in, but lead only to problems; and (3) Gossip and slander must be addressed for the joy of the church, the joy of the one being hurt, and the joy of the one causing the hurt. How do we apply it? (1) If you have been slandered or gossiped about, joy is found in the vine; (2) Establish relationships of truth and grace for the joy of everyone; and (3) If you have gossiped and slandered others, repent and run to the grace available to you.

Thieves of Joy: Gossip & Slander

For the next several weeks Pastor Dustin Clegg is going to talk about the thieves of joy.

Thieves of Joy: A Definition

Today Pastor Dustin Clegg walks walks us through Jeremiah 29:4-14 and asks the question, "What are we going to have to do if we are going to thrive?".  He offers the following: (1) Learn to live in the moment; (2) Love people; (3) Pursue the good of the entire community, understanding their good is your good; (4) Do not listen to everyone who says they speak on behalf of God; (5) Place your hope in the promise of Jesus; and (6) Pray to Jesus, understanding He always has your good in mind. And change your prayer from "WHY?" to "WHAT?". Dustin also reminded us that we became foreigners in this world when we trusted Jesus.

Difficulty Thriving? Or Thriving in Difficulty?

Today we look at Exodus 34-36 as Pastor Dustin Clegg finishes up the Rediscovering Redemption series. Onward. A little bit of a look ahead as we ask ourselves, "Now what?". Dustin poses three questions: (1) Will we be people desperate for God&apos;s presence or dependent on ourselves? (2) Will we beg to see more or have we seen enough? And (3) Will we be givers or consumers?

Rediscovering Redemption: Onward

Today we take a look at Exodus 32 and explore the idols in our lives. Pastor Dustin Clegg points out 3 observations about idolatry: (1) Idolatry is sneaky; (2) Idolatry can be overcome by intercession. Idols fall when we fall on our faces on behalf of another; and (3) Idolatry cannot be overcome as long as we shift blame or justify worshipping idols. Dustin went on to say that if we don&apos;t consume our idols, they will consume us. How do we apply it? Identify and confess any idolatry in our lives. Also we should identify an intercessor for ourselves, and be an intercessor for someone else.

Rediscovering Redemption: The Idol

This is the final session of Simple Steering and tonight Kirk and Carly Owens speak to us about practical steps in discipling our children.

Simple Steering Part 2

Simple Steering is designed for parents to learn how to better disciple their children. This is part 1 of 2 Wednesday night live gatherings.

Simple Steering Part 1

Weekly messages featuring Pastor Dustin Clegg from The Bridge Church in Wynne, Arkansas.

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