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“God’s Not Finished”

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in John.

When we think of Easter, we think of bright colors. We think of flowers and trees blooming to life. We think of family coming together to celebrate hope. But what if life feels dark because it truly is a dark season? What if your dreams or even your soul feels like it’s wilting? What if mourning feels more appropriate than celebrating? This Easter, we’re examining a story in the life of some of Jesus’s closest friends that acknowledges the most painful realities of life. But we’ll see how hope can be found when we confront these realities with the one who is The Resurrection and The...

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“Love Smarter“

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in Philippians.

You might give an infant a nursing bottle with smiling puppies all over it. You might give a toddler a puppy stuffed animal to cuddle with at night. And you may give your spouse a rambunctious puppy that loves to go for walks and play fetch. But you wouldn’t give your spouse the nursing bottle to drink from, and you wouldn’t give the infant or toddler the rambunctious puppy to take care of. Why? Because real love knows showing love looks different depending on who we are loving. As we continue our series Unshakable, the Apostle Paul prays an incredibly practical prayer...

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“God, What’s Next?”

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in 1 Kings, Matthew, Old Testament.

In the next part of Elijah’s story, God leads Elijah out of the land of Israel and asks what seems impossible. Elijah may very well call into question the provision he’s previously experienced. Like Elijah, perhaps you’re in a position of doubt; or perhaps you’re experiencing fear, anxiety, and worry that keeps you up at night. In these most difficult moments is when it’s most important to lean in and trust God’s truth. As teacher Andy Stanley said, God takes full responsibility for the life fully devoted to him.

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“When the Brook Dries Up”

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in 1 Kings, Old Testament, Philippians, Psalms.

Elijah’s story illustrates God’s provision to his people, a truth that still applies today. But, God’s provision doesn’t always look like provision in the moment. Sometimes you might miss it if you’re not looking for it. Sometimes, as in Elijah’s case, God’s provision is just plain weird. God doesn’t always give you what you want; he doesn’t even always give you what you think you need. But whether it looks like you’re expecting or not, God will always give you everything you need to do everything he wants you to do.

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“Being with Jesus”

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in 1 Corinthians, Colossians, Luke, New Testament, Psalms.

We’re called in the bible to work hard and work diligently, doing everything we do for the glory of the Lord. And it’s true—everyday tasks of our busy lives can be a beautiful expression of worship, and a way to serve the Kingdom of God. The working, the serving, the doing, and the going are good and Godly things; however, good can turn bad when it gets in the way of something better. If the good things filling your life are distracting you from Jesus, consider the story of Mary & Martha from Luke 10 to realize that sometimes, the best thing that you can do for Jesus is to be with Jesus.

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“Love Fiercely”

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in 1 Corinthians, Philippians, Romans.

What if we could be a church where everyone—no matter their appearance, no matter their accent—knew that they were fiercely welcomed by Jesus, because they were fiercely loved by his people? Expanding this beyond Capital’s four walls, what if your coworkers, the strangers in the grocery line, and your family around the Thanksgiving table also felt this love? Your fierce love can change people’s hearts and change the world. Romans 12 gives us a playbook on what this kind of love looks like. The language of this passage is strong, honest, and quite striking—take it upon yourself to love...

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“You Are What You Think”

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in 1 Peter, Colossians, Romans, Zepheniah.

Romans 12:2 tells us not to conform to the patterns of this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of your mind. It implores you to not allow the world to dictate how you act and how you feel. What if you could be free from the mentality that you’re worthless, or that things are hopeless? What if you could be free from your bad habit or your anger? What if you could change the way you think and change the way you feel? If you’re sick of paying the price of your toxic thoughts—or you’re sick of people around you paying the price—let the challenge of Romans 12 sink into your soul. You...

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“Praying Bigger Prayers”

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in Ephesians, Isaiah.

If you were to make a list of all the things you could ever imagine asking God to do, it wouldn’t come close to challenging the God who’s reading that list. Ephesians 3:20 and Isaiah 40 remind us of this point—God is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. There is nothing is too big for God to handle or too small for him to care about. Don’t let your doubt, your disappointment, or your unanswered prayers prevent you from continuing to pray. If you’re not regularly praying big prayers for God to intervene in your life and in our world, then your prayers are probably too...

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“Look Up!”

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in Ephesians, John, Psalms.

God doesn’t promise a life absent of trouble, but he promises that he’ll take us through the trouble. Psalm 121 is meant to be sung as a reminder of God’s character and faithfulness—it delivers confidence that God’s vigilant and caring competence is trustworthy. You can trust him with your eternal life and with your day-to-day. You can trust him when you experience things that are out of control; when you lose your job or lose a loved one; or hear a bad report from the doctor—no matter what you face, you can trust that God’s got you!

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“Sin’s Lie and God’s Love”

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in 2 Samuel, Psalms.

Temptation and sin are deceptive and powerful. Sin convinces you that you can’t be helped; sin convinces you that it is the best way to help; sin convinces you that it’s not even sin. It over-promises and under-delivers. Sin lies. David wrote Psalm 51 in the aftermath of incredible and heavy sin (2 Samuel 11 & 12). In giving into sin, David didn’t become an atheist; he didn’t stop believing in God or his Law. He just let God become unreal to him. Perhaps David’s story of stupidity could stop you from continuing yours. While sin lies, God is faithful to forgive, and trustworthy to...

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“Why Can’t You Stop?”

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in Matthew, Psalms.

Psalm 131 reminds us to put our hope in God at all times. You probably don’t need to be reminded to put your hope in God when you’re battling depression, facing chronic pain, or the loss of a job or a loved one. But what about when the depression lifts; when you get the promotion; and when everything seems to be going right? If you depend on yourself alone, and play the role of God in your life, you will fall short. The message of Psalm 131 is simple, but it is not easy: you will always be restless until you learn to rest with Jesus.

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“God is Big Enough”

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in Psalms, Romans.

It is one thing to know the facts of creation and to have a conceptual idea of the power of God. From the start of the universe, to the creation of man, to the intricate design of every unique snowflake on earth, God is the all-powerful, ultimate creator. But can you trust him with your addiction? Can you trust him with your struggling marriage? Is he with you in your finances? Can you lean on him in your unanswered questions? God cares personally for you and wants a relationship with you. God is big enough for the universe, and he is big enough for you.

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“Nothing Better”

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in 1 Chronicles, Philippians, Psalms.

Psalm 73 is a lament in which the Psalmist looks at the world around him and concludes that something is not right. While the psalm writer does his part in being faithful to God and checks all the right boxes to live righteously, God doesn’t seem to show up how we might expect. Perhaps you can relate to this feeling… Have you felt like God didn’t show up when you needed him most? Psalm 73 can serve as a manual on how to handle unfairness, injustice, and doubt. As you resolve to seek God in the suffering, may you find him and realize that there is nothing better than Jesus.

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“He is Worth the Wait”

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in Psalms, Romans.

David wrote Psalm 27 during a difficult and dark season—he was going through the unimaginable. Can you relate? Have you had a time in your life when it seemed like you were being pummeled on all sides? On top of the global challenges that we all face, maybe you’ve experienced your own unrelenting, pain-filled season. No matter what you face—be it cancer, unemployment, an impossible decision, a difficult relationship, or whatever else—God is with you and he is for you. When you’re in the middle of the storm, rather than turn from God, turn to him. Because in the worst of life you can find...

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“A Song for the Betrayed”

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in 1 Corinthians, 1 Samuel, Psalms, Uncategorized.

People fail all the time. Politicians, public figures, personal friends–but it’s especially disappointing when God’s people fail. Even if the most important people in your life fail you, your faith doesn’t have to fail because you can place that faith in something far more trustworthy than people. If…actually, WHEN God’s people fail you, don’t ever forget that though God’s people fail, God’s love will never fail.

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“Feeling Forgotten”

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in Psalms, Romans.

Psalm 44 can feel like a pretty grim work of poetry—it describes a raw and real pain, and registers complaint after complaint to God. And it doesn’t even resolve! The writer is left in brokenness and confusion at why they’ve been seemingly forgotten by God. Yet, it’s a helpful Psalm to reference when you might feel this way yourself. The bible never promises the absence of problems—but it tells us how we can thrive in any circumstance. The key is understanding God’s unrelenting love. So if you’ve worn out your voice praying and pleading and begging God to intervene, let Psalm 44 teach you...

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“One Thing Endures”

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in Genesis, Psalms.

We need Psalm 136 to remind us that even when we fail or get sidetracked by the worries and cares of life, God’s love endures forever. The Psalm interrupts 26 times to assure us that everything—our finances & our relationships, our worry & our shame, and our failures and celebration—its’ all swept up by God’s faithfulness and enduring love. So no matter what is occupying your thoughts today, continually interrupt your thoughts with the truth that God’s love endures forever.

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“He’s Got You Covered”

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in 1 John, Psalms.

Through Psalm 32, David teaches us an important truth about how our soul works—if you bottle something up, you’ll blow up; if you shove your sin under the rug, you’ll just keep tripping over it. When you cover your sin and stuff it out of sight, it sucks the life out of you and robs you of joy and strength. But what if there’s a different way to live? What if you could live with a pervasive sense of joy and wellbeing each day? Psalm 32 shows us that if we’re open and honest with God about the state of our soul, he will meet us where we are. His love covers our uncovered sin.

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“Let Go”

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in 2 Chronicles, Deuteronomy, Jeremiah, Psalms.

Are you being pummeled by a problem that is utterly out of your control? Do you feel helpless? Powerless? If you’re facing a calamity that’s bigger than you, then Psalm 46 may be a passage for you this season. Psalm 46 is a psalm of trust for people facing overwhelming, life-altering catastrophe—the songwriter reminds us that no matter what, God’s got this. Psalm 46 reassures you that you can let go because God will never let you go.

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“Thankful in the Middle”

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in Psalms.

Life is filled with flourishing and thriving, but also suffering and dying. You might be unhappy, unmarried, unemployed, or unsatisfied—but what if you didn’t have to wait around for a resolution before praising God? Psalm 103 articulates the essence of God and the expanse of his love for you. In this psalm alone, we see God’s love stretch as high as the heavens, as far as the east is from the west, and beyond the bounds of space and time. It may take effort, reminding, and self-talk, but if you find the faith to thank God in the middle of your story, it can change the way you feel about...

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“We Need YOUR Story”

Written by capital-admin on . Posted in Acts, Colossians, Ephesians, John, Philippians, Psalms, Uncategorized.

John concludes his gospel saying that there isn’t enough room in the world for the books it would take to catalogue everything Jesus is doing. But God doesn’t need books to tell the story of what he’s doing—he’s got you. Your life is a chronicle that continues to tell the story of Jesus. God views you in the same way that he views the person of Jesus. Just like Jesus in the first century, you—we all—are walking breathing images of the invisible fullness of God. No matter what you’ve done; no matter who you’ve hurt; no matter your brokenness… Jesus doesn’t write people off because of their...

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