PERSPECTIVE PART 4: Say That Again

Sunday, September 29th, 2013
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor

I don't know about you, but when bad things to me or to those close me, I find it difficult to be thankful. Joy doesn't come easy. In fact, I tend to go the opposite direction. I question. I get mad. Angry. And yes at times I doubt God's plans. Does that ring any bells? Bring back any memories? We're wrapping up our series this weekend and this is what we're talking about. Finding joy regardless of circumstance. Peace in the midst of the trial. Thankfulness rather than worry.

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PERSPECTIVE PART 3: Owned

Sunday, September 22nd, 2013
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor

Question. Have you ever been owned by something or someone? Meaning, that you believed in that thing or belief or cause or that person so much that you would do anything for it/them? How did that intensity of belief make you feel? What did it cause you to do? Was it healthy? Or was it destructive? Now, what if I told you that that belief and those actions really don't mean anything when it comes to eternal things? What if I told you that until you get a proper perspective of why we do the things that we do, we will always flounder, always "work" in vain? This weekend at Aroma, we're going to talk about what it looks like to be "owned" in a way that will forever change your life and how you live it out.

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PERSPECTIVE PART 2: Finding Humility

Sunday, September 15th, 2013
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor

I love talking about humility. It's such a paradox of a concept. When we think that we are becoming humble, we're in fact, very far away from it. It's tough to achieve. Impossible to master. And yet, we're called to pursue it with everything in our being. Think about a time when you met someone who was exhibiting humility. What did you think about them? Did you want to spend more time with them? Be more like them? In his letter the church at Philippi, Paul talks about what true humility looks like. It's overwhelming. It's life changing. If you're up for it, I dare you to come to Aroma this Sunday morning and experience something bigger than you. Bigger than me!

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PERSPECTIVE PART 1: How Extreme Do You Love?

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th, 2013
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor

A Series on the Book of Philippians
How well do you love the people around you? How do you show your affection? How do you show your loyalty? Maybe a better question is, "How extreme does your love get?" Do the people around you. Your friends. Your family. Those closest to you. Do they really and truly know that you love them? How far are you willing to go to show that love? This week at Aroma, a lot is going on. We're changing our location and our time. Starting this Sunday we will begin meeting at Eagle Ridge Elementary School at 10:00 am. This will be our new home and meeting time, which gives us an amazing opportunity to reach into the Lone Tree community. Invite a friend or two and come ready to dig into Paul's Letter to the Philippian Church.

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OH %!@# Part 7: Lunatic Or God?

Sunday, August 11th, 2013
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor

Have you ever believed in something so much that you were willing do whatever it takes to see it fulfilled? What would that look like? Would you be willing to walk away from a good, stable job for a riskier, but more fulfilling one? How about moving to another country? Could you walk away from a long term relationship because you know that it's toxic? How far could you go for what you believed in? How far would you go for what you were being called to? Could you walk away from your family because of your faith? Did you know that Jesus said in the Bible that he came to bring a sword, not peace? Did you know that he said that if you didn't leave everything for him, that he wouldn't know you? Pretty extreme stuff! Hard to hear. That's what we're talking about at Aroma this coming Sunday night.

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