The Summit Church The Heroic Heart that Propelled the Moment
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Oct 13, 2013 Explore the impactful community outreach efforts driven by nearly 3,000 volunteers, illustrating the power of service as love in action. Discover the origins of heroism in the early Christian movement, inspiring personal transformation. Dive into the instinct of prayer as a lifeline during challenges, emphasizing dependence on God’s Spirit. Uncover the roots of true boldness, contrasting superficial bravery with faith-based courage. Lastly, see how recognizing God's sovereignty empowers believers to stand firm, providing practical steps to enhance spiritual courage.
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Summit Church Community Service
- Summit Church volunteers served nearly 3,000 people in 47 projects across multiple campuses in their community.
- Their service included lunch for foster care workers, remodeling homeless shelters, and packing care packages worldwide.
Prayer as Reflexive Response
- The first response of the apostles to threats was prayer, showing reliance on the Holy Spirit.
- Prayer should be as natural as breathing when we recognize our dependence on God's power.
Faith in God's Sovereignty
- Believing in God's sovereign purpose over all events gives peace and courage amid trials.
- Faith involves seeking God's purpose in pain before trying to fix the problem ourselves.