January 4, 2026

The Cost of an Undisciplined Life

Series: Hot Streak Scripture: Genesis 25:29–34

 

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Message

HOT STREAK
“The Cost of an Undisciplined Life"
Genesis 25:29-34

Introduction: Hope alone won’t change your life. Habits will. Discipline, not Desire determines Destination.
“Discipline yourself for the purpose of Godliness.” -1 Timothy 4:7

A Lack of Discipline Always…

Focuses on Now Results, Never on Later Rewards (Genesis 25:29-31)
   - “What will feel good now?” vs. “What will form me later?”

Exaggerates Appetites over Perspective (Genesis 25:32)
   - Your appetites never Go Away
   - Your appetites are never fully and finally Satisfied
   - You will either Rule your appetites or your appetites will Rule you

Trades the Important for the Immediate (Genesis 25:33)
   - Undisciplined Living: Exchanges long-term Blessings for short-term Satisfaction
   - Disciplined Living: Embraces short-term Sacrifices for Long-term Blessings

Results in Self-Contempt and Inner-Regret (Genesis 25:34)
   - When discipline is absent, Shame becomes the inner Narrator
   - Undisciplined people Binge on all the wrong things and Starve for the things that truly matter

Application: Discipline is choosing between what you want Now and what you want Most. What we practice Daily trains us what to value Ultimately.

 

 Giving

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Connect Pastor Candidate

Today – Connect Pastor Search Committee presents the Candidate

Wed, 1/7– 6:30pm – Q&A - Worship Center

Sunday 1/18 – Vote 

 

 

Men's Breakfast

Saturday, Jan 24th - 8:00-9:30am - Shelby Mission Camp
This is a great opportunity to connect with other men, build relationships, and be strengthened in your faith. Come hungry & ready to be inspired!
To Register, click: HERE

 

Parent Conference

Friday, Feb 6 – 6:00-9:00pm|
Saturday, Feb 7 – 8:00am-12:30pm
David Huerta (Focus on the Family) teaches “7 Traits of Effective Parenting”
Cost: $50 (includes Dinner, Light Breakfast, & childcare)
To Register by 2/2, click: HERE

 

Baptism

Feb 8 – 9:30 & 11:00 Gatherings
If you are interested in baptism, register by Wednesday 2/5, click: HERE

 

 

Senior Adults

Noon – Jan 13 – Legacy Suite
Join us for soup & salad, fellowship, and to learn from our own Robbie Alexander about the ministry of the Shelby Mission Camp!

 

PCC 101

11am – Jan 4 – Prayer Room
Connecting people into the life of our church. Come find out who we are; what we are about; and how YOU can be a part of it!

 

Great Date

5:00-8:30pm – Jan 10
An intentional date experience with your spouse! We offer free childcare and talking points with fun & directional questions.
To Register by Jan 7, click: HERE

 

Connect Pastor Search Committee

Please pray for the committee in the search for our next Connect Pastor. Applications closed on October 13.

 Ana Gray
Wes Greene
Paul Hounshell
Gary Marburger   
Erin Montgomery
Bryant Nodine
Tim Quattlebaum
Jill Venable

 

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Clubhouse Kids Ministry

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warehouse247 Student Ministry

Wednesday 5:30-7:45pm.  A Worship Gathering just for middle and high school students.  Cafe/Games/Worship/Teaching

 

Adult Connect Groups

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to be a part of connecting with the Pleasant City Church family! We offer Connect Groups on Sundays & Wednesdays to help grow our faith.
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