When did you last show love and compassion to others in anger? In his prayer in John 17, Jesus reveals that unity and togetherness in love will show the world who He is and His love! Throughout the Bible, you can see that God is slow to anger, even when He has all the right to be. As reflections of his work and goodness, you should follow His examp…

When was the last time you felt united when you judged someone? Judgment is vital to evaluation culture and only leads to division and separation. Jesus' words in Matthew 7:1 are reason enough not to Judge as he lays out the golden rule: "Do not judge others, and you will not be judged". In the pursuit of unity, you can pursue wisdom, humble yourse…

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When do you find yourself feeling offended? The world says you have the right to take offense and get even. However, the Bible teaches not to dwell on offenses, and to act in love instead. Proverbs 17:9 says, “Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.” Followers of Jesus should extend love in place of disun…

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49264779 RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.org Not only do you live in a world that invites you to see things one way, but even more, to distance yourself from people who see things any other way. It can be difficult to stick together as you encounter people with all kinds of thoughts, emotions, and opin…

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49261449 RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.org Questioning where you belong will lead to inner confusion and lostness. Jesus teaches in John 17:6-19 that you belong first with God, who keeps you safe, makes you holy, and gives you purpose. Though you live in this world, you have been set apart to do thin…

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49258016 RESOURCES: www.canyonridge.org When you really look into your life, what matters the most? The night before Jesus would die on the cross, he talk to the disciples about what really matters to him. He reveals that he wants his people to never be alone, be obedient, and to trust his peace will be e…

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49254519 RESOURCES: www.canyonridge.org Is your attention being divided by all the different voices vying for your heart? We tend to follow the leader that we believe will fulfill us. In John 10:9-11, Jesus teaches that he is the Good Shepherd and that abundant life is found in him. He restores us, protec…

MESSAGE NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49251025 RESOURCES: canyonridge.org Do you ever find yourself trusting the things that disappoint you most? Sometimes in life, your expectations can bring disappointment, but Jesus is all you will ever need to find freedom and peace! The story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 in John 6 helps reveal that five loaves …

MESSAGE NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49247533 RESOURCES: canyonridge.org How often do you look to the world for who God is? The best way to look for God is to see Jesus in the way that you and those around you love. The story of the woman at the well, in John 4, shows that Jesus knows what you need, has a plan for you, and invites you back to Him…