Coming in February
30th December
We’re going on a journey of spiritual growth. A journey that will help us to become not only hearers of the Word, but DO-ers of the word. For six weeks, the entire Soul Rio family will immerse ourselves in the same curriculum, from toddlers to those in our “golden years.” We’ll explore the authenticity, reliability, power, comfort, interpretation and doing of God’s Word. Host homes will hold concurrent small group studies most days throughout the week–we encourage you to find and join a group. Make this six week commitment to come to services each week, to join a small group. Contact the office for more information at 792-8737. Love the Word. Learn the Word. LIVE the Word.
Celebrate Recovery
12th December
Hurts, habits, hangups–everyone has them. Because we live in a fallen world, we’re exposed to things that beat us up and cause us to distance our relationship from God and others. Join us Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. for our Christ-centered recovery.
The Road to Recovery Pt 8 (Sermon Notes)
RECYCLING MY PAIN (Answer Key at the bottom of this document)
The Road To Recovery—Step 8
I. A SUMMARY OF RECOVERY: THE BEATITUDES
(Matt. 5:3–12)
“Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor.”
R __________ I’m not God; I admit I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and my life is unmanageable.
“Happy are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
E ____________ believe that God exists, that I matter to Him, and that He has the power to help me recover.
“Happy are the meek.”
C ___________ choose to commit all my life and will to Christ’s care and control.
“Happy are the pure in heart.”
O _______________ examine and confess my faults to myself, to God, and to someone I trust.
“Happy are those whose desire is to do what God requires.”
V___________________ submit to every change God wants to make in my life … Read More »
The Road to Recovery Pt 7 (Sermon notes 10.16.11)
MAINTAINING MOMENTUM (Answer Key at bottom of this Document)
The Road to Recovery—Part 7
Rick Warren
“RELAPSE”—falling back into a self-defeating pattern
How it happens
1. Complacency
2. Confusion
3. Compromise
4. Catastrophe
1. WHAT CAN CAUSE A RELAPSE?
1. REVERTING TO _________________________
“How can you be so foolish! You began by God’s Spirit—do you now want to finish by your own power?” Gal 3:3 (GNB)
“Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord; … you will succeed because of my Spirit.” Zech. 4:6 (TLB)
2. IGNORING ______________________________
“You were doing so well! who made you stop obeying the truth?” Gal 5:7 (GNB)
3. TRYING TO RECOVER ___________________________
“Two are better off than one, because if one of them falls down, the other can help him up. But if someone is alone and falls, it’s just too bad, because there is no one to help him.” Eccl. 4:9–10 (TLB)
“Let us not … Read More »
The Road to Recovery Pt. 6-10.09.11 (Sermon Notes)
REPAIRING RELATIONSHIPS
The Road To Recovery—Part 6 (Answer Key at the bottom of this document)
Rick Warren
R.E.C.O.V.E.R.Y. Step 6
E valuate all my relationships. ______________to those who’ve hurt me and ____________________ for harm I’ve done to others except when to do so would harm them or others.
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger … along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Eph. 4:31–32.
PART 1: FORGIVE THOSE WHO’VE HURT ME.
WHY?
1. Because ___________________________
“Never hold grudges. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” Col. 3:13 (TLB)
2. Because ___________________________
To worry yourself to death with resentment would be a foolish, senseless thing to do.” Job 5:2 (GNB)
“You are only hurting yourself with your anger!” Job 18:4 (GNB)
“Some men stay healthy till the day … Read More »
The Road to Recovery Pt 5 10.02.11 (Sermon Notes)
MAKING CHANGES (Answer Key at the bottom of this document)
The Road to Recovery—Part 5
Rick Warren
R.E.C.O.V.E.R.Y. Step 5
V oluntarily submit to every change God wants to make in my life and humbly ask Him to remove my __________________.
“Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him … and let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind.” Rom. 12:1–2 (GNB)
I. WHERE DO MY CHARACTER DEFECTS COME FROM?
· My _____________________________________
Genetics explain predisposition but don’t excuse sin!
· My ______________________________________
Character defects are often attempts to fill unmet needs.
· My ___________________________________
Character defects are often positive qualities being misused.
II. WHY IS IT SO HARD TO CHANGE THEM?
1. Because I’ve had them ____________________________
2. Because I ___________________________________with them.
3. Because they have a ____________________________.
4. Because ______________________ discourages me.
III. HOW DO I COOPERATE WITH GOD’S CHANGE PROCESS?
“Be transformed by the … Read More »
The Road to Recovery Pt 4 – 09.25.11 (Sermon Notes)
The Road to Recovery—Part 4 (Answer Key at bottom of this document)
Rick Warren
R.E.C.O.V.E.R.Y.
R ealize I’m not God. I admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and my life is unmanageable.
E arnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to Him, and that He has the power to help me recover.
C onsciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ’s care and control.
O penly _______________ and _______________ my faults to myself, to God, and to _______________ I trust.
“What happiness for those whose guilt has been forgiven! What relief for those who have confessed their sins and God has cleared their record.” Ps. 32:1–2 (TLB)
I. THE REASON FOR THIS STEP
1. Guilt destroys my __________________.
2. Guilt damages my _____________________.
3. Guilt keeps me __________________.
“You will never succeed in life if you try to hide your … Read More »
Join the Bucket Brigade!
The Spiritual Bucket list is just a few short weeks away and WE NEED BUCKETS! We plan to shower the community with buckets of love and would love everyone to bring a 5-gallon bucket filled with non-perishable food and some 9-volts batteries (for smoke alarms) to pass out.
Here are some suggestions for the food bucket shopping list, but don’t feel obligated to follow it strictly. Please make sure that all items are not expired and are non-perishable:
Beans
Rice
Pasta/Noodles
Pasta Sauce
Tomato Sauce
Oatmeal
Dry Cereal
Cake mix/Brownie Mix/Frosting
Muffin or quickbread mix
Salad dressing
Canned tuna
Canned meat
Salsa
Canned Chili
Peanut Butter
Canned fruits and vegetables
Condiments/spices (salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard, etc)
9-volt batteries
Also plan to bring candy for Trunk-or-Treat.
Bring your Buckets to church this weekend and we’ll line the walls of the Worship Center. Thanks so much! Questions? Contact Pam at the office – 792-8737 or info@soulrio.com.
See you there!
The Road to Recovery Part 3 – 09.18.11 (Sermon Notes)
LETTING GO (answer key at bottom of document)
The Road to Recovery—Part 3
Rick Warren
R.E.C.O.V.E.R.Y.
R ealize I’m not God. I admit I’m powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and my life is unmanageable.
E arnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to Him, and that He has the power to help me recover.
C onciously ________________________to commit all my life and will to Christ’s __________________ and ________________________.
Jesus, “Come to me all you who are weary and overburdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me … For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matt. 11:28–30 (Phillips)
I. WHAT COULD KEEP ME FROM TAKING THIS STEP?
1. ______________________; I don’t want to admit I need help.
“ … Arrogant people are on the way to ruin.” Pr. 18:12 (GNB)
2. ______________________: I’m ashamed to … Read More »
