Changing our Narratives

Published: Aug. 1, 2021, 10 a.m.

Sermon Point #1 - Narrative - a way of presenting or understanding a situation or series of events that reflects and promotes a particular point of view or set of values Sermon Point #2 - False Narrative - We Change By Our Willpower Sermon Point #3 - We Change By Indirection How Do We Change? 1) Changing our narratives Romans 12:2 - Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. How Do We Change? 1) Changing our narratives 2) Practice Soul Training Exercises 1 Timothy 4:7-8 - Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. How Do We Change? 1) Changing Our Narratives 2) Practice Soul Training Exercises 3) Participate in Community Hebrews 10:24 - And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, John 1:38-39 - Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, “What do you want?” They said, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?” “Come,” he replied, “and you will see.” So they went and saw where he was staying, and they spent that day with him. It was about four in the afternoon.