In a world looking for identity, purpose, and belonging, “you do you” has become a popular phrase. Why? Because people are longing to be the truest version of themselves. But the only way to engage in you doing you on a truly authentic level is to understand who you really are and why God put you on this earth. And that is exactly what this new teaching series is all about — unwrapping the gifts God has given you, and understanding how the uniquely created, uniquely gifted, uniquely storied you can fully live in the identity, purpose and belonging God has crafted just for you!
Part 1: The Best Laid Plans…
We have all been through a lot these past few years, and many are entering this coming year with weariness, caution, and trepidation. In this powerful message, Pastor Jack Sytsema lays out why this coming year is full of potential, possibilities, and all the provision you need, come what may. This is the go-to message for breaking lack of expectation or even fear off of your spirit as you enter 2022!
Part 2: The Path to Authenticity
So how does “you do you” and the pursuit of becoming more like Jesus work together? Counterintuitive as it may seem, the truest, most authentic version of the unique individual you are has everything to do with becoming more like Christ. How? Pastor Jack explains!
Part 3: Crossing Over
Imagine staring at a raging river that’s a mile wide, up to 12 feet deep, and rushing currents as fast as 40 miles per hours. Now imagine that river is what stands between you and your future. And not just your future, but the futures of all your family and friends everyone you know and love. Crossing is impossible, yet necessary. What do you do? That’s what this message is all about!
Part 4: Understanding Spiritual Power
God gives all Christ-followers spiritual gifts. And with those gifts comes spiritual power. What does that mean? How do we get this power? Where does it come from? What responsibilities come along with it? Pastor Jack breaks it all down.
Part 5: God on Display in You!
Perhaps the biggest obstacle that churches face today has nothing to do with COVID or how we gather or the format of our church services. The biggest obstacle is our lack of understanding of how much we need Jesus and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Jack looks at how this understanding is a huge part of you really doing you!
Part 6: The Art of Eloquent Listening
James says we need to be quick to listen and slow to speak. But why? Especially when we have so many important things that need to be said (and posted). Today’s message is all about how listening well is essential to loving well.
Part 7: The Gift of Prophecy
So, prophecy. What is it? How does it work? What place should it have in church? Are we biblically allowed to ban it or ignore it? What if a prophecy is just plain wrong? Pastor Jack has lined up a message that will answer these and many other questions on this often-misunderstood gift of the Spirit.
Part 8: The Gift of Discernment
What exactly is discernment? Who has access to it? What is the purpose of it? What should (and shouldn’t) we do with it? And do you have any fun stories about it? These are just a few of the questions Pastor Jack answers in this message in our ongoing study of spiritual gifts.