Florence Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) celebrates God's Welcome Table of abundant love, grace and acceptance. We are located in Florence, KY. Learn more about us at www.florencechristian.org.

Florence Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Theme: Blinding Light 
Sermon Series: PIVOT - Lent 2022

Theme:  Blinding Light
Sermon Series:  PIVOT - Lent 2022

Resolve | Daily Devotion | Isaiah 50:5-8

Triumphal Entry | Daily Devotion | Matthew 21:6-9

Not In This House | Daily Devotion | John 2:14-16

Glad Tidings to the Poor | Daily Devotion | Luke 4:16-19

Sermon Series: Love in Action 
Theme: Disruptive Compassion 
based on "Disruptive Compassion" by Hal Donaldson

Sermon Series:  Love in Action
Theme:  Disruptive Compassion
based on "Disruptive Compassion" by Hal Donaldson

Keep Going | Daily Devotion | Galatians 6:7-10

The Importance of Community | Daily Devotion | Proverbs 4:9-12

Theme: Dress for Success 
Resource: The Tailored Life by Daniel Christian Bradley

Theme: Dress for Success
Resource:  The Tailored Life by Daniel Christian Bradley

I Think I Can | Daily Devotions | I Corinthians 15:8-10

Face Your Lions | Daily Devotion | Daniel 6:16-22

Sermon Series: Fresh Start 
Theme: Disciplines of Discipleship 
Resource: Reclaimed Disciplines, Grace Bible Church

Sermon Series:  Fresh Start
Theme:  Disciplines of Discipleship
Resource: Reclaimed Disciplines, Grace Bible Church

Fasting | Daily Devotion | Psalm 51:16-17

Delight in God's Word | Daily Devotion | Psalm 19:7-10

Steps to making a decision: 
1. Find a posture and place 
2. Invite God to speak 
3. Identify the source 
4. Test it with scripture 
5. Take note of God's peace 
6. Get wisdom and confirmation 
7. Submit and obey 
8. Learn to recognize the voice of the Good Shepherd 
 
Sermon Series: Fresh Start 
Theme: Awareness 
Resource: Eyes Wide Open by Sherry Harney

Steps to making a decision:  
1.  Find a posture and place 
2.  Invite God to speak
3.  Identify the source
4.  Test it with scripture
5.  Take note of God's peace
6.  Get wisdom and confirmation
7.  Submit and obey
8.  Learn to recognize the voice of the Good Shepherd

Sermon Series:  Fresh Start
Theme: Awareness
Resource:  Eyes Wide Open by Sherry Harney

Make A Decision | Daily Devotion | Isaiah 43:1and John 10:2-4

What do you think of the idea that “patience is trust lived”? Do you think others would describe you as a person who exhibits patience and trust with God? What spiritual practices help you to be more patient with God? 
 
These resources are used with permission from Living Compass [Insert https://www.livingcompass.org/] They are based on their 2021 Advent devotional called Living Well Through Advent 2021: Practicing Patience with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind. You can access the complete devotional as well as other resources on this theme on our website [Insert https://florencechristian.org/advent-2021/]

What do you think of the idea that “patience is trust lived”? Do you think others would describe you as a person who exhibits patience and trust with God? What spiritual practices help you to be more patient with God? 

These resources are used with permission from Living Compass [Insert https://www.livingcompass.org/] They are based on their 2021 Advent devotional called Living Well Through Advent 2021: Practicing Patience with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind. You can access the complete devotional as well as other resources on this theme on our website [Insert https://florencechristian.org/advent-2021/]

Holy Patience | Daily Devotion from the Pastor | Luke 1:43, 45

As you try this simple practice, note if it helps you to become more aware of God’s loving presence. What might get in your way of valuing silence as a part of your day? Is there another practice for deepening silence you would like to try during Advent? 
 
These resources are used with permission from Living Compass [Insert https://www.livingcompass.org/] They are based on their 2021 Advent devotional called Living Well Through Advent 2021: Practicing Patience with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind. You can access the complete devotional as well as other resources on this theme on our website [Insert https://florencechristian.org/advent-2021/]

As you try this simple practice, note if it helps you to become more aware of God’s loving presence. What might get in your way of valuing silence as a part of your day? Is there another practice for deepening silence you would like to try during Advent? 

These resources are used with permission from Living Compass [Insert https://www.livingcompass.org/] They are based on their 2021 Advent devotional called Living Well Through Advent 2021: Practicing Patience with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind. You can access the complete devotional as well as other resources on this theme on our website [Insert https://florencechristian.org/advent-2021/]

Listen | Daily Devotion from the Pastor | Isaiah 42:16

Take a few minutes to write down three things for which you are grateful. If you find this challenging, you might ask yourself if there is anything getting in the way of looking for authentic sources of gratitude? Can you see how a practice of gratitude could help you to be more patient? 
 
These resources are used with permission from Living Compass [https://www.livingcompass.org/] They are based on their 2021 Advent devotional called Living Well Through Advent 2021: Practicing Patience with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind. You can access the complete devotional as well as other resources on this theme on our website [https://florencechristian.org/advent-2021/]

Take a few minutes to write down three things for which you are grateful. If you find this challenging, you might ask yourself if there is anything getting in the way of looking for authentic sources of gratitude? Can you see how a practice of gratitude could help you to be more patient?

These resources are used with permission from Living Compass [https://www.livingcompass.org/] They are based on their 2021 Advent devotional called Living Well Through Advent 2021: Practicing Patience with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind. You can access the complete devotional as well as other resources on this theme on our website [https://florencechristian.org/advent-2021/]

Gratitude | Daily Devotion from the Pastor | 1 Thessalonians 3:9-11

On a scale of 1-10, where 1 is wanting instant gratification all the time, and 10 is being completely patient at all times, how patient are you? On that same scale, where would you like to be? What are your initial ideas about practices, habits, or disciplines that could help you make the changes you desire? 
 
These resources are used with permission from Living Compass [https://www.livingcompass.org/] They are based on their 2021 Advent devotional called Living Well Through Advent 2021: Practicing Patience with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind. You can access the complete devotional as well as other resources on this theme on our website [https://florencechristian.org/advent-2021/]

On a scale of 1-10, where 1 is wanting instant gratification all the time, and 10 is being completely patient at all times, how patient are you? On that same scale, where would you like to be? What are your initial ideas about practices, habits, or disciplines that could help you make the changes you desire?

These resources are used with permission from Living Compass [https://www.livingcompass.org/] They are based on their 2021 Advent devotional called Living Well Through Advent 2021: Practicing Patience with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind. You can access the complete devotional as well as other resources on this theme on our website [https://florencechristian.org/advent-2021/]

Now | Daily Devotion from the Pastor | Jeremiah 33:14-15

https://vibrantfaith.org/callingnow/day20/ 
What qualities of your own do you think are most important to your calling as a disciple, and why? 
What fears or conflicting responsibilities are holding you back from living fully into your call to discipleship? 
To follow Jesus is to live into the way He lives His life—in what ways are you already mirroring that way of life, and in what ways do you long to grow? 
 
These resources are used with permission from Vibrant Faith. You can find their complete Calling Now: 30 Days of Devotional Experiences at https://vibrantfaith.org/callingnow/ 
We are grateful to Vibrant Faith for being a part of their Creating a Culture of Call project. You can learn more about calling and explore how you are called at Allcalled.org.

https://vibrantfaith.org/callingnow/day20/
What qualities of your own do you think are most important to your calling as a disciple, and why?
What fears or conflicting responsibilities are holding you back from living fully into your call to discipleship?
To follow Jesus is to live into the way He lives His life—in what ways are you already mirroring that way of life, and in what ways do you long to grow?

These resources are used with permission from Vibrant Faith. You can find their complete Calling Now: 30 Days of Devotional Experiences at https://vibrantfaith.org/callingnow/
We are grateful to Vibrant Faith for being a part of their Creating a Culture of Call project. You can learn more about calling and explore how you are called at Allcalled.org.

Follow | Daily Devotion from the Pastor | Mark 10:52

https://vibrantfaith.org/callingnow/day19/ 
Have you ever been in the position of the boys in the story? If so, tell about that experience. 
Think about your inter-connectedness to other “body parts”—today, what’s one way that the differences of your closest connections have changed you for the better? 
What is your greatest challenge in cultivating relationships across cultural divides? Greatest reward? 
In what ways might you withhold honor from the “inferior” members of the Body, and what’s one step you can take on the road to repentance? 
These resources are used with permission from Vibrant Faith. You can find their complete Calling Now: 30 Days of Devotional Experiences at https://vibrantfaith.org/callingnow/ 
We are grateful to Vibrant Faith for being a part of their Creating a Culture of Call project. You can learn more about calling and explore how you are called at Allcalled.org.

https://vibrantfaith.org/callingnow/day19/
Have you ever been in the position of the boys in the story? If so, tell about that experience.
Think about your inter-connectedness to other “body parts”—today, what’s one way that the differences of your closest connections have changed you for the better?
What is your greatest challenge in cultivating relationships across cultural divides? Greatest reward?
In what ways might you withhold honor from the “inferior” members of the Body, and what’s one step you can take on the road to repentance?
These resources are used with permission from Vibrant Faith. You can find their complete Calling Now: 30 Days of Devotional Experiences at https://vibrantfaith.org/callingnow/
We are grateful to Vibrant Faith for being a part of their Creating a Culture of Call project. You can learn more about calling and explore how you are called at Allcalled.org.

Together |  Daily Devotion from the Pastor | 1 Corinthians 12:24-26

Sermon: Rev. Dr. Diana Hodges-Batzka 
 
Florence Christian Church celebrates God’s welcome table of abundant love, grace and acceptance. Learn more at florencechristian.org 
 
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Sermon: Rev. Dr. Diana Hodges-Batzka

Florence Christian Church celebrates God’s welcome table of abundant love, grace and acceptance. Learn more at florencechristian.org

Remember to share!

All video and media in this presentation are used with the proper royalties paid, permissions given and/or licenses paid. Copyright License #1951822 Streaming License #20103146 Commercial Use License paid to SmartSound for Multimedia, Freepik, Motion Worship and Playback Media.

You can access the live service at any one of the four areas we stream to. The following links will immediately take you to the live broadcast during the live stream scheduled time.

Church Website
https://florencechristian.org/online-worship/

YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFoAzjUXQLo

FaceBook
https://www.facebook.com/FlorenceChristianChurch

Live Worship | Nov. 14, 2021 | A Most Reluctant Prophet | Jonah 1:1-3, 4: 1-2

Watch Evan’s Story in “The Path” 
https://vibrantfaith.org/callingnow/day1/ 
What are you doing, like Zacchaeus, to draw near to Jesus in spite of obstacles? 
What’s one thing you know for sure about the path you are being called to? 
What’s one little “baby step” you can take to honor your calling today—maybe something you know to do, but have been reluctant?

Watch Evan’s Story in “The Path” 
https://vibrantfaith.org/callingnow/day1/
What are you doing, like Zacchaeus, to draw near to Jesus in spite of obstacles?
What’s one thing you know for sure about the path you are being called to?
What’s one little “baby step” you can take to honor your calling today—maybe something you know to do, but have been reluctant?

Path | Daily Devotion from the Pastor | 1 Corinthians 11:23-24

Today’s Micropractice: 
Spending time in nature can replenish us. God is present in all the world around us. Today, spend some time outside, in nature, and contemplate how God is all around you. Let that time in nature refresh you.