Element Christian Church

From the very beginning of the Scriptures, we see that God built us to be worshippers, it goes deeper than our DNA; worship is the fabric of our existence. Creation was made to glorify God because when God is most glorified, we live in the most joy. Once we begin to understand that our lives do not make sense apart from worship, we will take more seriously what we worship. There is a quote that has been attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson, “A person will worship something, have no doubt about that. We may think our tribute is paid in secret in the dark recesses of our hearts, but it will come out. That which dominates our imaginations and our thoughts will determine our lives, and our character. Therefore, it behooves us to be careful what we worship, for what we are worshipping, we are becoming.” Chaim Stern wrote, “The gods we worship write their names on our faces.” DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES HERE WATCH RELATED TALKING ELEMENT EPISODE

This week, Michelle sits down with Allen and Janet to see how Worship and Community have grown over the past year. And Michael makes a meta appearance. Download GC Handbook: https://audio.ourelement.org/training/2021_GC Handbook_final.pdf WATCH FULL SERVICE ON YOUTUBE WATCH This Episode of Talking Element

There is no literature, ancient or modern, that is more realistic and honest in facing the harsh facts of life than the Bible. The Scriptures never once portray a life lived worshipping God as free of difficulties or pain. As a matter of fact, our God comes in the person of Jesus and is despised and rejected for us, to rescue us from our own rebellion. What God promises is that He will be with us even in the midst of our struggles. Peterson writes, “On every page of the Bible there is recognition that faith encounters troubles.” In The Lord’s Prayer Jesus says, “deliver us from evil;” that prayer is answered every day in the lives of those who walk in the way of faith. DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES HERE WATCH RELATED TALKING ELEMENT EPISODE

This week, Michelle sits down with Judy Lees and sees where God has grown her trust in Him this year. And Michael makes an appearance to discuss what Gospel Community is. Download GC Handbook: https://audio.ourelement.org/training/2021_GC Handbook_final.pdf WATCH FULL SERVICE ON YOUTUBE WATCH This Episode of Talking Element

The Songs (or Psalms) of ascent are 15 psalms that pilgrims would sing or recite on their way to Jerusalem to celebrate the feast days. This is week one of our series: discipleship starts with repentance. DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES HERE WATCH RELATED TALKING ELEMENT EPISODE

This week, Michael, Michelle and Jon sit down and discuss Michelle’s new role, where Element is headed with Gospel Communities, as well as where they succeeded in repentance within Gospel community, and where they missed the mark. WATCH FULL SERVICE ON YOUTUBE WATCH This Episode of Talking Element

This week we look at the minor prophet: Habakkuk. What truths about who God is do you tend to forget? What things about God do you need to have repeated? Talk about what it would be like for you to walk “on the heights” with Jesus. DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES HERE WATCH RELATED TALKING ELEMENT EPISODE

Questions Discussed: - What’s our next series and next for Talking Element - How has God brought Russ to better understanding the Gospel? - Assumptions of what God should do. - Rejoicing: repeat, remind - How do we not focus on the priorities not salvation worthy? WATCH FULL SERVICE ON YOUTUBE WATCH This Episode of Talking Element

-What things do you find that you remember the most (past failures, past happiness)? -Do you ever find yourself, in the midst of trouble, remembering what God did in Jesus for you? -How could we (practically) remind one another of the Gospel in trying times? DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES HERE WATCH RELATED TALKING ELEMENT EPISODE

Questions Discussed: - Ed’s Journey - Remembering and Reminding yourself of who God is and what He has done - What things do you wish to have seen God do? - How can we practically remind each other of the Gospel? WATCH FULL SERVICE ON YOUTUBE WATCH This Episode of Talking Element

Take some time to think about what lies at the heart of every human culture. Why do we tend to focus on ourselves, so readily, instead of God? What does it mean that “the line between good and evil runs down the center of every human heart?” How do we forget who God is when we think our answers to the worlds problems are our answers and not “His name going forth?” What would you, right now, say is God’s ultimate goal for the world? DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES HERE WATCH RELATED TALKING ELEMENT EPISODE

Questions Discussed: - Why Justice to all? - God’s Sovereignty vs our choices - Who do we look at as worse than ourselves? - How do we make the Lord known in all the earth, and that He is on His throne? - How do we get hope? Help us plan by answering this two-question questionnaire! (https://forms.gle/rREzyE7ws3nwj6B38) WATCH FULL SERVICE ON YOUTUBE WATCH This Episode of Talking Element

This week we look at the minor prophet: Habakkuk. In what ways do you boast? Where do you take pride in your achievements? How (or why) is living by faith alone difficult? DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES HERE WATCH RELATED TALKING ELEMENT EPISODE

Questions Discussed: What is Righteousness and Faith? What things have you put your faith in other than Jesus? How has pride come in the way, and why is it difficult to live by faith alone? WATCH FULL SERVICE ON YOUTUBE WATCH This Episode of Talking Element

This week we look at the minor prophet: Habakkuk. What things do you have questions about now that you would like to fast forward a few years and see how they work out? How has God been faithful in your life? What things are you still waiting to see what He will do? DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES HERE WATCH RELATED TALKING ELEMENT EPISODE

Questions Discussed: What things do you have questions about now that you would like to fast forward a few years and see how they work out? How has God been faithful in your life? What things are you still waiting to see what He will do? WATCH FULL SERVICE ON YOUTUBE WATCH This Episode of Talking Element

Questions Discussed: Why 6 weeks on Habakkuk How Habakkuk relates to our culture today. Do Christians lament in a proper way? How can we be more honest with what we see in culture and within the church? WATCH FULL SERVICE ON YOUTUBE WATCH This Episode of Talking Element

This week we look at the minor prophet: Habakkuk. Where do you see wickedness in our own country right now? Have you ever gotten mad at how Christians act in the world and asked God, “Why do You let Your people act like this? How have you acted unjustly? DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES HERE WATCH RELATED TALKING ELEMENT EPISODE

Questions Discussed: - How has God used pain to bring new life? - What would God say to us through a prophet today? WATCH FULL SERVICE ON YOUTUBE WATCH This Episode of Talking Element

This week we look at the minor prophet: Micah. Do you tend to over-focus on Jesus as humble and weak, or as powerful and strong? What difference does this make to your life when you sin…when things go wrong, or when you need help? DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES HERE WATCH RELATED TALKING ELEMENT EPISODE