Money has this quiet way of shaping our sense of self — whispering that security lies in what we own or earn. Caught in its current, we strive for more, measuring ourselves by what we have or haven’t yet achieved. But what if there was an approach to money that released us from the pressures of comparison and sense of never having enough?

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The half-truth in today’s sermon is “Identity is a secret puzzle.” On one level, life does require some exploration so you can understand what makes you uniquely recognizable. On another level, to build a life in this manner results in ever-fluid, ever-unstable, and ever-changing “you”. Is that our best option? Or is there a grander story that we are a part of, where identity isn’t achieved but received, where we’re not adrift but secure?

Reflection

1. Do you believe in a transcendent God?
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Half Truths Cor Chmieleski Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis

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Our culture demands us to be viruous and to achieve perfection in our schools, jobs and relationships. Are you tired of trying to trying to measure up to this unattainable standard? This week’s message hits these questions head on so we can actually find freedom in Christ.

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What is Cheap Grace and what are the truths and errors in it? This week, we look at the beauty of Grace and the way that it can be misunderstood that actually hinders our walk with God.

Half Truths Steve Treichler Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis

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Suffering can feel meaningless. To cope, we take our cues from culture or our own best thinking. We treat God as an accomplice, someone who is to act in accordance with our wishes for happiness. It is folly. Instead we need to trust God as God and the Cross, which shows how God can transform the worst suffering into the greatest salvation.

Reflection:

• Do you ever wonder if God is going to “get it right”?
• Do you believe in God that one day everything that is sad will come untrue?

Half Truths Cor Chmieleski Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis

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When our desire for control meets the unpredictability of life, we’re left with anxiety and frustration. What if real freedom comes not from tightening our grasp, but from responding to and resonating with the God who holds all things together? Join us this week as we discover the possibility of releasing our grip a bit through navigating the half truth of control as the goal.

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We are accustomed to loving those who love us and agreeing with those who are agreeable. What about loving those who disagree with or even hate us? That’s far less common. But the story of God shows a love for enemy. This is outlandish when set beside one of our current cultural half-truths—To love me, you must agree with me. How does the love of Christ speak a better word to us? Listen to find out!

Reflection Amidst this noisy world of half-truths, are you hearing the clear love of Jesus for you?

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What are half-truths, and why do they hold such power over us? From the garden of Eden to everyday life, these subtle distortions of reality sneak in — often unnoticed — creating doubt and confusion toward our understanding of God, our relationship with others, and our place in the world around us. Join us as we kickoff this series unpacking the insidious and destructive nature of half-truths while discovering how the gospel offers a better, fuller story that brings clarity and freedom.

Half Truths Davis Johnson Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis

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