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Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Imagine a Church
Life Transformation
Romans 12:1-2 Acts 4:32-35
In a Word: TRANSFORMATION.
Imagine a church in which family-lives revolve around the Kingdom of God; where people make career choices based upon church-connectedness, where marriages reflect Christ and the Church; where parents are the powerful spiritual influence in their children; and where children grow radically in grace and the likeness of Jesus Christ.
What does it Take? (Romans 12:1-2)
(1) I GIVE UP
“give your bodies to God”. “Let them be a living and holy sacrifice”…
(2) I GIVE IN
“This is truly the way to worship Him.” “This is your spiritual service.”
(3) I GIVE TO
2 Corinthians 6:17, “Therefore, Come out from them and be separate, says the Lord.”
1Peter 2:9, “But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for He called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.”
Key Thought: Do not IMITATE; let God RECREATE.
What Does it Look Like? (Acts 4:32-35)
- They were united
- They shared
- They testified
- They sell/bring/give
- They were ALL IN
- They went ALL OUT
“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.” - Jim Elliot
Sacrifice—giving up something you love for something you love more.
Final Thought: God’s vision for the church is total life transformation and once that vision captures our hearts, He changes everything. And then people will see the goodness of God.
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Imagine a Church
The Word and Prayer
Acts 2:42-47
Imagine a church in which the Word of God and prayer permeates every life, transforms every family and guides every activity of the church.
Devoted—constant, consistent, persisting obstinately, Stubborn.
When you are on a Journey:
#1 You need to be GROUNDED
Core Value: Biblically Serious
“We are rooted and grounded in scripture. God’s Word is the final authority of truth and defines life itself. It is THE authority for all of life.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV), “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
#2 You Need to be GUIDED
Core Value: Spiritually Alive
“We embrace the mystery of the Holy Spirit to work within us and among us. We are intentionally joyful, celebratory, and lean into a radical faith that defies explanation. God is alive. God is here.”
Imagine a church in which the Word of God and prayer permeates every life, transforms every family and guides every activity of the church.
Final Thought: When you get into God’s Word and into God’s Presence, you can’t begin to imagine all that God will breathe into you.
Sunday Sep 15, 2019
Sunday Sep 15, 2019
Imagine a Church
“Same but Different”
Acts 2:5-12, Revelation 7:9-10
“…immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…”
Vision declaration #1:
- Imagine a church in which every man woman and child is fully honored and celebrated as created in the very image of God and is uniquely gifted for eternal kingdom redemption by fulfilling God’s unique calling in their lives.
Vision declaration #2:
- Imagine a church so rich in Kingdom diversity that all who come find themselves surrounded by many who look just like them—crossing and destroying any and all gender, ethnic, age, economic, and racial barriers.
Pentecost is the commissioning of the church.
Pentecost Lesson: people are drawn to God-breathed diversity.
Four Fall Stories: (See Genesis 3, 4, 6-9, 11)
One Redemption Movement: (See Genesis 12)
This theme is echoed throughout the bible. Scriptures referenced: Genesis 12, Exodus 12, Deuteronomy 28, 1 Samuel 17, Psalm 9, Isaiah 12, Malachi 1, Luke 2, Matthew 28, Acts 1)
CENTRAL TRUTH: God’s grace is for ALL people; therefore, any one people must deliberately and with intentionality be for ALL people.
Revelation is the consummation of the church.
FINAL THOUGHT: Remember, ALL you gentiles used to be the outsiders…you were separated, you were excluded…BUT NOW, you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but NOW you have been brought near…by the blood of Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:11-13 (paraphrased)
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Imagine a Church
Vision Sunday
Ephesians 3:20-21
“Where there is no vision, the people perish”
- Proverbs 29:18 (KJV)
Vision declaration: Imagine a church in which every man woman and child is fully honored and celebrated as created in the very image of God and is uniquely gifted for eternal kingdom redemption by fulfilling God’s unique calling in their lives.
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…” - Ephesians 3:20-21 (NIV)
Central Truth: God-sized vision is birthed in the BIGNESS of God!
Keys to healthy, God-sized Vision:
(1) It’s all about HIM
v20, “Now all glory to God…”
(2) It’s beyond US
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…
Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV), “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made…”
Make it Simple:
God is SO BIG that every man, woman, and child MATTERS to Him.
(3) It’s His Work; in US
v20, Now all glory to God, who is able through his might power at work within us.
Final Thought: God’s BIG vision for us begins in God’s GREAT LOVE for every MAN, WOMAN, and CHILD.
Monday Sep 02, 2019
Monday Sep 02, 2019
The Game is On
Get on the Field
Matthew 28:18-20
1. Listen to the coach. (vs. 18)
a.It’s all about Jesus.
2. Be a team player (vs. 19 – 20a)
As you go:
a. Make disciples of all nations.
b. Baptize
c. Teach
3. Stay in the game. (vs. 20b)
a. Never give up.
b. Abide in Christ.
Final thought: You have been given life in Christ. Live it to the fullest and share it with others
Monday Aug 26, 2019
Monday Aug 26, 2019
The Game is On
Game Dress
Galatians 3:26-29
1) We are saved through faith in Christ alone. (vs. 26)
2) Baptism shows the gift we have received in Christ and unites us as a family. (vs. 27)
What is the most exciting Christmas gift you received as a kid?
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3) When we put on Christ, our world changes. (vs. 28-29)
There is no longer:
- Jew or Gentile: Racial
- Slave or Free: Social
- Male or Female: Gender
“For you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
Final thought: Isn’t that something you want to be part of?
Sunday Aug 18, 2019
Sunday Aug 18, 2019
The Game Is On
"Game Day"
John 15:15
“I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me.” - John 15:15
1) Everybody NEEDS Friends
Genesis 2:18, Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.”
“Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.” Saint Augustine
2) Everybody NEEDS Friends WHO…
Three things friends do …
GET in your FACE
KEY WORD: PRESENCE
STAY in your SPACE
KEY WORD: TIME
WALK at your PACE
KEY WORD: PATIENCE
3) JESUS is the friend for EVERYBODY
2 Peter 3:9, “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.”
v16, “You didn’t choose me. I chose you.”
Final thought: Real Friends tell their Friends about the Friend named Jesus.
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
The Game is on…
It’s a Friendly Game
Mark 2:1-12 page 600
It’s a Friendly Game when…
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You have faith and hope. Mark 2:1-3 pg 600
- Hope Fear Hebrews 11:1 pg 731 and Romans 8:18-25 pg 679
- Hope is expecting something good will happen
- Fear is expecting something bad will happen.
- Hope Fear Hebrews 11:1 pg 731 and Romans 8:18-25 pg 679
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You pay the promise forward. Mark 2:3-5 pg 600
- Promise Wish Hebrews 10:23-25 pg 731
- Promise is used for a desired outcome. A promise requires risk and responsibility.
- Wish is used for a change in situation. A wish is more hypothetical/magical change.
- Promise Wish Hebrews 10:23-25 pg 731
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You grow through the failure. Mark 2:6-11 pg 600
- Failure Defeat 2 Peter 1:3-5a pg 741
- Failure is temporary. There is still hope.
- Defeat is permanent. There is only regret.
- Failure Defeat 2 Peter 1:3-5a pg 741
Never leave the field thinking you could have given more… So, are you willing to leave it all on the field?
Sunday Aug 04, 2019
Sunday Aug 04, 2019
The Game is on…
“Get in the Game"
New Testament Service
Note: Everyone is encouraged to pick up a New Testament and follow along as we walk through God’s plan of Salvation.
“But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? 15 And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!” - Romans 10:14-15
“There is a God in Heaven who love you as you are, not as you should be; and He can make you what you ought to be.”
God’s plan for your salvation:
John 3:16 (page 79)
God loves me!
Romans 3:23 (page 127)
I have sinned.
Romans 6:23 (page 129)
Sin destroys. God gives life.
Romans 5:8 (page 128)
Jesus died for me.
Romans 10:9-10 (page 132)
Believe. Confess.
Romans 10:13 (page 132)
I can be saved!
2 Corinthians 6:2 (page 152)
Believe today!
Acts 2:36-38 (page 99)
Be baptized.
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
Work: Because Life’s Not a Vacation
More to this
Colossians 3:23-24 & 4:2-6
Colossians 3:23-24
The work you do is a gift from God.
The purpose of work is to make you more like Christ and to make Him known.
How do you make Christ known through your work? (Colossians 4:2-6)
1. Lead yourself to Christ each day. (vs. 2)
2. Look for God-ordained opportunities. (vs. 3)
3. Speak up. (vs. 4)
4. Live wisely. (vs. 5)
5. Show grace. (vs. 6)
Final thought: The work you do can serve the purposes of God, help you grow in Christ, and reach others with the gospel.