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Good Enough By Michael Reynolds

There are many times in life when we wish we could start over. We feel we aren't good enough. Pastor Michael Hayward reminds us that God doesn't forgive us because we can prove we are worthy of His mercy; He forgives us because of the sacrifice of Jesus.
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Knowing is Half the Battle

When we do not fully trust God we will not be wholly devoted to Him and cannot be obedient to His commands. Pastor Michael Hayward says you cannot win if you only fight half a battle.
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Not the Same Without You

The Bible teaches us that the church is like a body made up of many different parts. We're all necessary & it's not the same without you, without all of us. Pastor Michael Hayward emphasizes that we need to be active in kingdom life, but it needs to be active obedience in what we are each called to do.
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Proper Worship

Proper worship is more than singing and lifting your hands. SCH Contributor Pastor Michael Hayward says that being active in the body of Christ is just as important--living out the words you sing.
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Knowing is Half the Battle

Having a knowledge of God & fully trusting in His wisdom, sovereignty, & power, are two very different things. Having the knowledge is half the battle . . . but it’s only half. You cannot win if you only fight half a battle.
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A False Humility

Pastor Michael Hayward encourages us to view ourselves in light of the glory and work of God for we are a new creation – a product of God’s mercy and grace.