CHAMPION CHURCH

New Year, New Rhythms

Jan 5, 2025    Pastor Stephen Bloomfield

Ecclesiastes 3:1 – "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."

Matthew 11:28-30 MSG -

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”

1. LifeinRhythmwithGod’sPresence

Scripture: John 15:5 – "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."

Life begins to flow when we stay connected to God.

2. LifeinRhythmwithGod’sPurposeforWork

Scripture: Colossians 3:23 – "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters."

God cares about what we do during the week, not just on Sundays.

“NEW YEAR, NEW RHYTHM” LIFE IN RHYTHM WITH GOD

3. LifeinRhythmwithGod’sDesignforRelationships

Scripture: Romans 12:10 – "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."

• God didn’t create us to live in isolation.

• Healthy relationships are a key rhythm in a thriving spiritual life.

Psalm 37:23 – "The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him."

“Let’s make this the year where we stop striving and start thriving by living in rhythm with God’s perfect plan for our lives.”