I really missed being at C3 last weekend - loved being back today! We continued the “You Asked” series with “Can A Christ-follower lose their Salvation?” - NO!
I was also reminded today in a fresh way how unique C3 is and how blessed we are to be a part of such a movement. Some great friends of ours, the Thompson’s, came to visit to day. Joseph has been a pastor on the other side of Orlando. At lunch we were talking about the service and he said a number of encouraging things. One thing he mentioned was our connections team. As his family entered the doors of the theaters they began to be greeted by groups of people. By the time they reached the auditorium for our gathering they had been greeted by four or five groups of people. He said, “I felt celebrated! We were welcomed, not ignored or smothered.”
C3 what a tribute to the way you love God and others. You never know the difference you make in the lives of people as they come through the doors. You are fulfilling the very nature of C3 - the reason for our existence - “Connecting the Community with Christ”!
Remember, 167 hours from our last gathering we’ll meet again. We celebrate for an hour, then invest in relationships and love God and others for the next 167 hours. 167 hours to invite someone to come to C3 next weekend!
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Today we launched “You Asked” @ C3 Church. I love the passion of the people of C3 to pursue Christ and lean into him rather than tradition. I’m tired but wanted to crank out a few thoughts:
- Today’s question was, “Can A Christ-follower Drink Alcohol?” - if you’re interested in today’s flow, check out C3’s site and listen to the message - it will be up by Tuesday afternoon.
- When you deal with potentially divisive issues, you have to make a decision. You have to decide if your purpose is to please people or God. You also have to remember that you speak for God, his truth, to people he is crazy in love with… so you better come from a perspective of love.
- Several people made decisions to become Christ-followers this morning.
- It’s hard to change your mind. Honestly, there are issues that I’ve wrestled with and it’s really tough to abandon what you’ve been taught to embrace truth. Not because of what people think, but because I’m a husband and dad before I’m a pastor. I desire to love my bride and raise my kids from the depth of truth, not the facade of traditions.
- I’m headed to Texas this week for a family reunion. Excited about seeing family, dreading the drive…
- Next weekend we continue “You Asked” @ C3 with “Why Do Bad Things Happen?”
- Major news coming tomorrow about The Xcel Experience.
This week, purpose to love God and love others and live life to it’s fullest.
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I hope you’re ready for summer… it’s here! This weekend at C3 Church we are kicking off a brand new series called “You Asked.” We’re going to be dealing with a few questions that many people seem to have. Here’s the flow:
- Can A Christ-follower Drink Alcohol?
- Why Do Bad Things Happen?
- Can I Lose My Salvation?
Then, on June 21 we’re going to wrap the series up with a special worship experience.
“You Asked” is going to be a very compelling series, so be sure to invest in relationships and invite people… seriously, many of them will come if we’ll just ask!
Today at C3 Church we wrapped up “Life. Money. Hope.” with Dave Ramsey. This is a series made possible by Lifechurch. Dave spoke there and they filmed it for churches to be able to use. Got to say - best series I’ve seen/heard on money. (Pastors… use this series - seriously, use it - it will help your people a ton!).
After the C3 gatherings we got to hang with some friends from Texas for lunch - great time catching up.
Tonight I’m just worn out… not sure why - didn’t really sleep well last night. So, few thoughts bout my day:
great attendance @ C3 for a holiday weekend… much better than I expected.- Can’t wait for “You Asked” beginning next Sunday - kicking off with “Can a Christ-follower drink?” - gonna be a blast (for some
).
- Excited about C3 hosting the “Xcel Experience” this October - gonna rock! (pastors… check out the site - love to see you there!).
- Love my bride. Seriously - greatest woman I’ve ever known. Her compassion for people and passion for Christ are contagious (and she can stinkin bring it leading worship!).
- Really looking forward to a family day tomorrow… our kids make each day …interesting - keeps us young and old at the same time.
- Diesel is growing… fast… really fast.
- Angie’s purse-dog, Sugar Boy, doesn’t seem to appreciate Diesel…
Finally, I’m grateful. Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day. We remember those who’ve given their lives for freedom and in protection of this nation. Right now there are countless thousands of men and women serving our nation… serving us… and I’m grateful. To those who’ve served in our military, or are serving, thank you. My prayers and deepest gratitude are with you.
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I really missed being at C3 last weekend - loved being back today! We continued the “You Asked” series with “Can A Christ-follower lose their Salvation?” - NO!
I was also reminded today in a fresh way how unique C3 is and how blessed we are to be a part of such a movement. Some great friends of ours, the Thompson’s, came to visit to day. Joseph has been a pastor on the other side of Orlando. At lunch we were talking about the service and he said a number of encouraging things. One thing he mentioned was our connections team. As his family entered the doors of the theaters they began to be greeted by groups of people. By the time they reached the auditorium for our gathering they had been greeted by four or five groups of people. He said, “I felt celebrated! We were welcomed, not ignored or smothered.”
C3 what a tribute to the way you love God and others. You never know the difference you make in the lives of people as they come through the doors. You are fulfilling the very nature of C3 - the reason for our existence - “Connecting the Community with Christ”!
Remember, 167 hours from our last gathering we’ll meet again. We celebrate for an hour, then invest in relationships and love God and others for the next 167 hours. 167 hours to invite someone to come to C3 next weekend!