Quaboag Church

What is an Elder? [We Smell Like Sheep Part 4]

You don’t hear much talk about “Elders” in a church, do you? What comes to mind when you hear that? Is it something official, or does it just refer to the elder…ly people in a church? Since a lot of churches don’t talk about Elders, or perhaps don’t even have Elders in their church, it can be a confusing topic. However, this role within a church is a vital one and in this video we’ll look at Elders and what they do to help accomplish the mission Jesus gave His Church.
 
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Quaboag Church is a body of followers of Jesus in the Quaboag Valley of central Massachusetts. Our mission is to explore the truth and hope of Christ in an authentic and honest way. We'd love for you to join us in person on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 AM ET or on YouTube & Facebook at 9:30 or 11:00 AM ET as we learn what it means to worship God, connect with others, and serve your community.
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What is a Deacon? [We Smell Like Sheep Part 3]

Now that we’ve established what a Deacon is and what role they are called to play in a local church, let’s look at who can serve as a Deacon. What kind of character should this person have? What’s their connection to the church body? (Hint: they smell like sheep) Listen and we’ll look at these incredibly important questions.
 
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Quaboag Church is a body of followers of Jesus in the Quaboag Valley of central Massachusetts. Our mission is to explore the truth and hope of Christ in an authentic and honest way. We'd love for you to join us in person on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 AM ET or on YouTube & Facebook at 9:30 or 11:00 AM ET as we learn what it means to worship God, connect with others, and serve your community.
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What is a Deacon? [We Smell Like Sheep Part 2]

Being a deacon in a church is a somewhat confusing idea for a lot of people. Different churches have different roles for their deacons, and this doesn’t help most people grasp what the purpose of a deacon is, or who should serve as one.  This might seem like a dry topic, but serving as a deacon is a foundationally important (and misunderstood) role within a local church.  Tune in to learn some things that might change how you think!
 
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Quaboag Church is a body of followers of Jesus in the Quaboag Valley of central Massachusetts. Our mission is to explore the truth and hope of Christ in an authentic and honest way. We'd love for you to join us in person on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 AM ET or on YouTube & Facebook at 9:30 or 11:00 AM ET as we learn what it means to worship God, connect with others, and serve your community.
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What is Church? What does it mean to belong? [We Smell Like Sheep Part 1]

There is a lot of confusion about what a church is and what it should look like. For a lot of people, it’s just a place to go to…a building. For some, it’s deeply personal and carries a lot of significant meaning for them and holds a special place in their lives. And for other people? It’s who they are and what they are a part of. Join us this Sunday to get a clear vision of what church is supposed to be and look like…it might surprise you! (Hint: we should all smell like sheep)
 
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Quaboag Church is a body of followers of Jesus in the Quaboag Valley of central Massachusetts. Our mission is to explore the truth and hope of Christ in an authentic and honest way. We'd love for you to join us in person on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 AM ET or on YouTube & Facebook at 9:30 or 11:00 AM ET as we learn what it means to worship God, connect with others, and serve your community.
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Stay Focused if You Really Want Resilience [Resilient Part 6]

With so many distractions out there, how can we develop what John Eldridge calls “single-heartedness” in our lives?  He argues it’s this single-heartedness that allows us to have the strength to make difficult choices that will ultimately bring us into alignment with our Savior, Jesus. Think about it for a minute: how can we hope to stay focused and thrive in this life…if we don’t stay focused on the only one worthy of our focus.  Jesus isn’t just a good guy or a sage leader.  He’s the creator of the universe and savior of the world.  Here’s basically what he said in Luke 17:32, “Don’t look back! You can’t have any divided loyalties if you’re going to make it!” What he really said is, “don’t forget Lot’s wife.”  Now, why would he say that?  Listen to find out! 
 
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Quaboag Church is a body of followers of Jesus in the Quaboag Valley of central Massachusetts. Our mission is to explore the truth and hope of Christ in an authentic and honest way. We'd love for you to join us in person on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 AM ET or on YouTube & Facebook at 9:30 or 11:00 AM ET as we learn what it means to worship God, connect with others, and serve your community.
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Go Deeper with God [Resilient Part 5]

Have you ever thought about having different “levels” to your being?  That’s a pretty out there thought, isn’t it?  Well, maybe not.  It’s actually how the Bible refers to us.  Take, for example, Hebrews 4:12 which says, “For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”  That’s pretty deep.  That says that you definitely have layers.  If so, how can we build resilience by seeking God in all those places?  And…how do we go to that deep well inside of our souls to really tap into that “strength that endures” like we’re promised? In John 7:38, Jesus puts it this way, “The one who believes in me, as the Scripture has said, will have streams of living water flow from deep within him.” Did you see that? Streams of living water flowing from “deep within.” That’s how we tap into a resilient strength that prevails.  We must have a real plan for resilience and it’s not going to be found in a screen, hobby, or sin.  We must put all our hope and focus on Jesus and dare to go into those deeper places within our souls.  Listen to see how God says to do what might seem impossible! 
 
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Quaboag Church is a body of followers of Jesus in the Quaboag Valley of central Massachusetts. Our mission is to explore the truth and hope of Christ in an authentic and honest way. We'd love for you to join us in person on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 AM ET or on YouTube & Facebook at 9:30 or 11:00 AM ET as we learn what it means to worship God, connect with others, and serve your community.
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Don’t Follow Your Heart…It Might Lie to You [Resilient Part 4]

Have you noticed how easy it is to both say and believe the tried-and-true saying, “Just follow your heart!” It sounds so positive and hope-filled, doesn’t it?  The problem is that our hearts can lie to us.  But why?  Well, they’re misinformed or underinformed.  They can be fueled by the emotions of the moment or the wounds of the past.  Sayings like, “just follow your heart” sound good, but they can actually be very dangerous if we don’t really examine our hearts to see what’s in there.  Listen to see what God says about what’s in our hearts and how to make sure we clean it up before we listen to it!
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Quaboag Church is a body of followers of Jesus in the Quaboag Valley of central Massachusetts. Our mission is to explore the truth and hope of Christ in an authentic and honest way. We'd love for you to join us in person on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 AM ET or on YouTube & Facebook at 9:30 or 11:00 AM ET as we learn what it means to worship God, connect with others, and serve your community.
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How to build Resilience [Resilient Part 3]

Have you ever wondered where resilience comes from?  Is it something inborne, or can we build up resilience over time on our own?  Is there any room for outside influences when it comes to resilience?  I know for me (Pastor Kyle), I tend to focus on building my own resilience.  However, this only gets me so far.  I must admit, there’s only so much I can do.  At the end of the day, I’m not invincible, and I just can’t prepare for every unknown.  I have found that I am, unfortunately, just a jar of clay.  Thankfully, I have a hidden superpower.  Listen to talk about yours, and how you too can build resilience that goes way beyond your strength. Warning: it might not be something that comes easy or natural! 
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Quaboag Church is a body of followers of Jesus in the Quaboag Valley of central Massachusetts. Our mission is to explore the truth and hope of Christ in an authentic and honest way. We'd love for you to join us in person on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 AM ET or on YouTube & Facebook at 9:30 or 11:00 AM ET as we learn what it means to worship God, connect with others, and serve your community.
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Bonus Episode: How to Connect with the Heart of God

How can our souls be tired, but still find peace? It’s about leaning into God and asking for His strength and only in Him. By doing that, we find relief for our souls. It’s a hard way to think, but it is what our souls need - to dive deep with God.
 
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Quaboag Church is a body of followers of Jesus in the Quaboag Valley of central Massachusetts. Our mission is to explore the truth and hope of Christ in an authentic and honest way. We'd love for you to join us in person on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 AM ET or on YouTube & Facebook at 9:30 or 11:00 AM ET as we learn what it means to worship God, connect with others, and serve your community.
 
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What Story are You Telling Yourself Right Now? [Resilient Part 2]

Story is how we orient ourselves in the world.  Story is how we figure things out, bring order and meaning to the events around us.  The story we hold to at any given time shapes our perceptions, hopes, and expectations; it give us a place to stand.  In this mad hour on the earth, what story are you telling yourself - or letting others tell you?  What defines you?  The news?  Social Media? Your past? Politics or the economy?  Think of all the stories that have come and gone in history.  Stories that people thought would endure forever, only to be forgotten and replaced by something else.  Is there a better story?  How can we build resilience by focusing on the right story and building our strength from there?  How do we tap into God’s story and receive his strength? Listen to explore how Jesus can specifically meet you right now to give you the strength that prevails!
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Quaboag Church is a body of followers of Jesus in the Quaboag Valley of central Massachusetts. Our mission is to explore the truth and hope of Christ in an authentic and honest way. We'd love for you to join us in person on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 AM ET or on YouTube & Facebook at 9:30 or 11:00 AM ET as we learn what it means to worship God, connect with others, and serve your community.
Find out more about our church and what we believe at www.quaboagchurch.org
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