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Sojourn Community Church is a new gospel-centered church in Chattanooga that seeks to love Jesus, cultivate community and be missionaries. Also Find our Sermons on iTunes and GooglePlay!
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In today's episode, Rusty teaches on the benefits and practice of fasting. Here are some resources to help. Scripture for Reflection: Joel 2:12-13; Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 6:16-18 Life Group Questions for Discussion: 1. What have you decided to fast and how is it going? 2. How are you relocating your time, energy, and desire toward Jesus in prayer?…
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In today's episode, Rusty teaches on a gratitude journal. Here are some tools to help. Scripture for Reflection: Philippians 4:6-7; Colossians 3:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 The Process: Keep a daily, detailed gratitude journal. Write three items for which you’re grateful. Choose from the past 24 hours. Don’t allow yourself to repeat the three. Then…
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In today's episode, Rusty teaches on the Lectio Divina. Here are some tools to help. Scripture for Reflection: Joshua 1:7-9; Philippians 4:8 The Process 1st — Read — What word or phrase stands out? 2nd — Reflect — What is Jesus saying to me? 3rd — Respond — What should I say to Jesus? 4th — Rest — What should I let go? Questions for Life Groups: 1.…
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In today's episode, Rusty teaches on the Scripture study. Here are some tools to help: Scripture for Reflection: Matthew 4:4; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Questions for Life Groups: 1. What are you learning about God through your study? 2. What are you learning about yourself through your study? 3. What steps of obedience is God calling you to th…
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In today's episode, Rusty teaches on the prayer of examen. Here are some tools to help:Scripture for Reflection: Psalm 51:10-12 and Psalm 139The Prayer of Examen:1. Ask for awareness of God’s presence and love.2. Review your day hour by hour.- Thank God for every good gift (James 1:17).- Ask for forgiveness for sin and healing from suffering (Luke …
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In today's episode, Marc teaches on Scripture memorization. Here are some tools to help: Scripture for Reflection: Psalm 103; Colossians 3:16 Questions for Life Groups: When you think about memorizing scripture, how does that make you feel? Excited? Intimidated? What are 1 or 2 key verses or passages you want to memorize in 2021? Why? How has God b…
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In today's episode, Rusty teaches on a breath prayers. Here are some tools to help:Scripture for Reflection this month: Psalm 131 & Luke 5:15-16Questions for Life Groups:1. How are breath prayers going?2. When you get still, what common themes pop into your mind?3. What has God been teaching you about yourself?4. What has God been teaching you abou…
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In today's episode, Rusty teaches on a weekly sabbath. Here are some tools to help: Scripture for Reflection this month: Genesis 1-2; Mark 2:27-28 Questions for Life Groups: 1. What can we celebrate from last week’s Sabbath? 2. What’s been difficult or isn’t working for you? 3. How has reflecting on God’s command to enjoy Him and His good gifts cha…
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In today's episode, Rusty teaches the first and foundational practice for Sojourn Discipleship - Creating a Rule of Life. Here are some tools to help:Scripture for Reflection this month: John 15Questions for Life Groups:1. Have you finished and shared your rule of life with someone in group?2. How is your rule of life helping you experience the lov…
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In today’s episode, Rusty discusses why commitment is important for flourishing and what we want Sojourners to commit to in general and specifically in Life Groups. If you’re interested in leading a Life Group, start the process by filling out this form - https://forms.gle/FYZWBxMNHeasT2ev5 A special thanks to Cole Calbaugh for the original music a…
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In today’s episode, Rusty and Marc discuss the process of joining a group, becoming a leader, and multiplying news groups. If you’re interested in leading a Life Group, start the process by filling out this form - https://forms.gle/FYZWBxMNHeasT2ev5 A special thanks to Cole Calbaugh for the original music and Lindsay Ford for the introduction.…
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In today’s episode, Rusty and Nick discuss our reason for changing our ideal group size, why smaller can be hard for us, and what we expect from leaders. If you’re interested in leading a Life Group, start the process by filling out this form - https://forms.gle/FYZWBxMNHeasT2ev5 A special thanks to Cole Calbaugh for the original music and Lindsay …
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In today’s episode, Rusty and Marc discuss our training structures, a common discipleship myth, and our hopes for lasting transformation. If you want to check out the quote Rusty read, it’s from Recapturing the Wonder by Mike Cosper on pages 139-142. A special thanks to Cole Calbaugh for the original music and Lindsay Ford for the introduction.…
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In today’s episode, Rusty and Marc discuss the name change for small groups, the differences between open and closed groups, and how to keep this from becoming middle school all over again. We hope you enjoy the episode. A special thanks to Cole Calbaugh for the original music and Lindsay Ford for the introduction.…
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In today’s episode, Rusty and Nick discuss the characteristics of great friendships, challenges to friendship, and what we mean by flourishing with friends. In today's episode, we read a quote from C.S. Lewis' The Four Loves from the chapter "Friendship." We also mentioned his work "The Inner Ring" from his book The Weight of Glory. Also, if you wa…
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