Red Rocks Church Weekend Messages

<p>Pastor Shawn Johnson reminds us that the difference between a messy Christmas and an amazing Christmas is the lens with which we view it. A good Christmas is not defined by what has happened to us this season, but is based on what God’s done for us by sending us Jesus. Merry Christmas, Red Rocks Church!</p>

<p>James Powell encourages us to think differently about Christmas by slowing down the chaos, pushing back against fear, trading in routine for relationship, and being driven by devotion. </p>

<p>Pastor Shawn Johnson shares three ways we can kill the lies that keep us from experiencing the life God has planned for us. By asking for God’s power, praying with God’s people, and reading God’s word we can stop believing lies and start seeing the good plans God has for us.</p><p><br></p><p>This special message was recorded live from Red Rocks Church’s God Behind Bars campus in Denver, CO. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.redrockschurch.com/locations/gbb/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.redrockschurch.com/locations/gbb" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.redrockschurch.com/locations/gbb/</a></p>

<p>Pastor Shawn Johnson acknowledges that we might feel both excited and scared about giving to build God’s Kingdom. Shawn explains the four stages of giving that we might find ourselves in. We can have confidence that when we give back to God what is his to begin with, we are aiming at the right target.</p>

<p>Pastor Shawn Johnson shares his thoughts on money and the church through sharing his own story and encouraging us that it’s all God’s money to begin with. </p>

<p>Jimmy Rollins reminds us that we’re using Kingdom Currency that’s not ours to begin with.</p>

<p>Pastor Shawn Johnson teaches what baptism is all about and what it means for us. Hear stories of life change and see just a few of the hundreds of baptisms that happened this weekend—a testament that God is just getting started in our lives and through Red Rocks Church. Let's celebrate, Church! </p>

<p>Doug Wekenman shares that we can all have a secret superpower: gratitude. Doug shares 4 ways that being grateful is a superpower: it unlocks the door to God’s presence, it makes what you have enough, it re-frames how you see the world, and it will get you through any trouble the world throws at you. </p>

<p>Jill Johnson encourages us to remember the promises God has given us because He keeps His promises. When we remember the times that God has provided for His people and for us, we build strength to trust Him again and again.</p>

<p>James Powell reminds us that we are called to live beyond our comfort zones. We are called to live an uncomfortable life by caring to count, chasing to connect, and choosing to celebrate. If God is to be our Comforter, we can boldly allow ourselves to enter into uncomfortable areas in order to live more Alive and Free.</p>

<p>The things we use to help us avoid pain are never-ending—addiction, anger, anxiety, comparison, or distraction; drugs, food, gambling, or social media. Doug Wekenman encourages us to find freedom from those things by feeling the pain and letting God heal it rather than just cover it up.</p>

<p>Pastor Shawn Johnson reminds us that comparison will prevent us from living the life we were created for. We need to kill comparison in our lives by asking God what He is calling you to, being grateful, and asking Him for help.</p>

<p>It feels like we are living in a chronic state of distraction. Doug Wekenman preaches about how to destroy the things that distract us so we can focus on what matters. Learn how to destroy distraction by fixing your eyes on the real life and purpose that God intended for you. </p><p>Protect your vision, calling, and destiny.</p>

<p>Pastor James Powell explains the difference between anger as a primary emotion and angry as a secondary emotion. He encourages us to turn our emotion into devotion to give us direction and make better decisions with our anger.</p>

<p>Pastor Shawn Johnson preaches on his personal experience with anxiety and how he learned that with God all things are possible. When we get honest about where we are at and we go to God, we can fight anxiety and we can see victory.</p>

<p>Pastor Shawn Johnson starts off our ‘Alive and Free’ series with a message about how to fight insecurity. He reminds us that we can walk with confidence in all things because God called us, God is with us, and God will do it for us!</p>

<p>Littleton Campus Pastor Conrad Bess gives us an encouraging reminder that perspective is everything. What we see is what we believe. When we keep our view of God in perspective we see our circumstances in a whole new light.</p>

<p>Pastor Shawn Johnson teaches us that leaving a lasting legacy starts with saying ‘yes’. He walks through how we can continue to follow God into the purposeful life He wants for us by hearing His voice and saying ‘yes’ when He invites us into His story.</p>

<p>Pastor James Powell gives us biblical truth about how to handle suffering. He reminds us that God uses ‘the middle’ to enrich us, equip us, and bring glory to His name.</p>

<p>Pastor Doug Wekenman tackles the predestination paradox. Is God sovereign or do we have free will?</p>

<p>Pastor Doug Wekenman explains how Jesus can be both grace and truth at the same time and how we are called to do the same.</p>

<p>Pastor Jimmy Rollins speaks to us about division and how we are called to achieve unity by loving others through our differences.</p>

<p>Pastor Nick Nilson speaks to our church about his new book, "You Can Live the Dream." He encourages us that God has a plan and a purpose for our lives and if we are willing to take a step into the places we fear, God will always meet us and provide for us.</p>

<p>Pastor Levi Lusko speaks from his book "The Marriage Devotional" about how we can achieve healthier marriages and relationships by applying 5 different ways of loving others. </p>

<p>Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch encourages us that the power to change happens when we stop trying and start training. He encourages us that we can experience lasting change when we begin to see ourselves as 'in training' rather than trying and failing. </p>