By Pastor Brandon Dirmann Matthew 22:34-40 (NKJV) - But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. 35 Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, 36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” 37 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.” Were in a series “BATTLE READY“ and we have been talking about the FUNDAMENTALS of being equipped.

Each week we have been talking about a different fundamental that we need. No matter how spiritual we are or how much we think we know. If the fundamentals are not in place we won’t make it. I WANT TO TALK TONIGHT ABOUT OUR HEART (Not our actual organ, but the control center for our whole life) Ever played capture the flag before? What is the goal/responsibility? In the same way that when you play capture the flag your goal and your responsibility is to guard your flag and not allow it to be captured I want for you to see tonight that it is your responsibility to protect your heart. Matthew 22:34-40

Jesus says in this passage that what He is really after is our HEART (To love the Lord with all of our HEART) LOVE is not an action only, but it is a full devotion to someone or something. Jesus says the number one thing that God is looking for is for us to fully devote ourselves to Him and set our affection on Him.

HOW DO I PRODUCE A FEELING?

Feelings follow decisions (Unintentional or intentional decisions direct) (EX) – I unintentionally started having feelings for my wife on the bus ride home from camp //(EX) – I intentionally fell in love with my wife as I pursued her and went after her.

1. YOU’RE THE LEADER OF YOUR HEART

Matthew 6:21 – Where your treasure is there your heart will be also // YOU’RE THE LEADER! We have to take responsibility to put our treasure into the things of God and our heart will follow YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for your heart!! NOBODY ELSE…

2. YOU ARE THE PROTECTOR OF YOUR HEART

Proverbs 4:23 – Above all else we are to be guarding our heart (Eyes, ears, thoughts, words, friends) We have to not just guard what is going into our heart but we also have to guard what is in our heart How we guard our heart directly determines what our life produces (Matthew 12:34-35)

3. YOU’RE THE FEEDER OF YOUR HEART

Mark 4:14 – Jesus in this parable about how everything works says that the sower sows the word If you are not hearing the Word, having the word sown in your heart, you are not even in the parable We are responsible to be feeding out heart with the Word of God // What you feed on determines Galatians 6:7 – Do not be deceived, whatever a man sows that He will also reap.

CLOSE – HOW ARE YOU DOING guarding your heart? How can you better guard your heart?

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By Pastor Brandon Dirmann

Scriptures (All NKJV): Colossians 4:17 - And say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.” 2 Corinthians 5:20 - Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.

2 Corinthians 5:9-10 - Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

Romans 12:6-7 - Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; 7 or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching;

1 Timothy 4:12 - Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Message Points

You are called
You will be held accountable
You are needed
It starts young

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Scriptures (All NKJV) Proverbs 12:26 - The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray. 1 Corinthians 15:33 - Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.” Proverbs 13:20 - He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.

Message Points

1. YOU DETERMINE YOUR FRIENDS

2. YOUR FRIENDS DETERMINE YOUR CHARACTER

3. YOUR CHARACTER DETERMINES YOUR FUTURE

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Scriptures (All NKJV) Mark 1:35-39 - Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him. 37 When they found Him, they said to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.” 38 But He said to them, “Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth.” 39 And He was preaching in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and casting out demons. John 13:15 - For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Luke 4:14 - Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region. Acts 1:4 - And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; Acts 1:8 - But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Mark 1:37-38 - When they found Him, they said to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.” 38 But He said to them, “Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth.” Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Romans 12:2 - And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Message Points

1. PURPOSE FOR TODAY & TOMORROW

2. POWER FOR WHATEVER IS AHEAD

3. PURIFICATION OR HEART & MOTIVE

4. POTENTIAL TO LEAD

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Scriptures (All NKJV): Romans 12:2 - And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. James 1:15 - Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 - All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for [a]instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Message Points Our whole life is lived from our thinking. Our thinking needs to continuously be rennovated. God's Word is the primary rennovator of our thinking.

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By Pastor Brandon Dirmann

We are a sold out generation being raised up ready to engage and defeat every giant that will challenge us. We think and dream big, refuse to compromise, and are fully convinced that our God will do all He has promised He will do. 2 Timothy 1:6 - Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

1. WHAT GOD GIVES WE MUST STEWARD

Proverbs 26:20 - Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases. Luke 16:10 - He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much. Mark 4:24 - Then He said to them, “Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, more will be given.

2. WE STAY STIRRED BY FIXING OUR FOCUS

Romans 8:5 - For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. Colossians 3:2 - Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.

How do I fix my focus? Daily Time with God (Reading the Bible, Praying, Worshiping) Memorizing Scripture Listening to worship music/Christian music Listening to sermons on repeat Writing, drawing, creating music and art about God

3. WHAT WE DON’T STEWARD BEGINS TO FADE

Matthew 13:12 - For whoever has, to him more will be given, and he will have abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. Mark 4:24 - Then He said to them, “Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, more will be given.

CHALLENGE THROUGHOUT THIS SERIES Memorize our theme statement Memorize the key scripture for each week (2 Timothy 1:6)

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[ This message was recorded on November 21st, 2021 as the final episode for our 2021 Encounter Fall Retreat, Essential Christianity ]

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[ This message was recorded on November 20th, 2021 as the third episode for our 2021 Encounter Fall Retreat, Essential Christianity ]

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[ This message was recorded on November 20th, 2021 as the second episode for our 2021 Encounter Fall Retreat, Essential Christianity ]

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[ This message was recorded on November 19th, 2021 as the first episode for our 2021 Encounter Fall Retreat, Essential Christianity ]

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By Kristina Krutzig

Scriptures

Luke 9:1-6 (NKJV) - Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. 2 He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. 3 And He said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, neither staffs nor bag nor bread nor money; and do not have two tunics apiece. 4 “Whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart. 5 And whoever will not receive you, when you go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” 6 So they departed and went through the towns, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.
Mark 6:7-12 (NKJV) - And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits. 8 He commanded them to take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bag, no bread, no copper in their money belts— 9 but to wear sandals, and not to put on two tunics. 10 Also He said to them, “In whatever place you enter a house, stay there till you depart from that place. 11 And whoever will not receive you nor hear you, when you depart from there, shake off the dust under your feet as a testimony against them. Assuredly, I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city!” 12 So they went out and preached that people should repent.
Matthew 10: 1, 5-10 (NKJV) - And when He had called His twelve disciples to Him, He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease. 5 These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: “Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. 6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ 8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. 9 Provide neither gold nor silver nor copper in your money belts, 10 nor bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor staffs; for a worker is worthy of his food.
Hebrews 10:24-25 (TPT) - Discover creative ways to encourage others and to motivate them toward acts of compassion, doing beautiful works as expressions of love. 25 This is not the time to pull away and neglect meeting together, as some have formed the habit of doing. In fact, we should come together even more frequently, eager to encourage and urge each other onward as we anticipate that day dawning.

Message Points Jesus will empower and equip you before He sends you. Jesus will not send you alone. Jesus will provide everything you need for the journey. We first need to step out in faith and obedience to God's Word.

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John 8:36 - So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
Romans 8:23 - Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.
John 14:3 - And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
Romans 6:14 - For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.
Romans 7:18-19 - For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 19 For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing.
James 4:7 - Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Exodus 2:23 - During that long period, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned in their slavery and cried out, and their cry for help because of their slavery went up to God.
Exodus 16:3 - The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the Lord’s hand in Egypt! There we sat around pots of meat and ate all the food we wanted, but you have brought us out into this desert to starve this entire assembly to death.”

Message Points We are free from death We are free from our sin We are free from the hold of the enemy Walk it out

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[ This message was recorded on June 21st, 2021, the final installment for our 2021 Summer Camp, One Body. One Family. One Mission ]

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[ This message was recorded on June 20th, 2021, episode 5 for our 2021 Summer Camp, One Body. One Family. One Mission ]

Scriptures (All NKJV):

Luke 24:46-49 - Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, 47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 And you are witnesses of these things. 49 Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.”
John 14:15-17 - “If you love Me, keep My commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.
John 14:26 - But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.
John 15:26 - “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me.
John 16:7 - Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.
Acts 1:4 - And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me.
Acts 2:1-4 - When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Mark 16:17 - And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues.
Romans 8:26-27 - Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

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[ This message was recorded on June 20th, 2021, episode 3 for our 2021 Summer Camp, One Body. One Family. One Mission ]

Scriptures (All NKJV):

1 Samuel 3:19-21 - So Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground. 20 And all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel had been established as a prophet of the Lord. 21 Then the Lord appeared again in Shiloh. For the Lord revealed Himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the Lord.
1 Samuel 4:1 - And the word of Samuel came to all Israel.
1 Samuel 15:26-29 - But Samuel said to Saul, “I will not return with you, for you have rejected the word of the Lord, and the Lord has rejected you from being king over Israel.” 27 And as Samuel turned around to go away, Saul seized the edge of his robe, and it tore. 28 So Samuel said to him, “The Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today, and has given it to a neighbor of yours, who is better than you. 29 And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor relent. For He is not a man, that He should relent.”
1 Samuel 16:7-13 - But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 8 So Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” 9 Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” 10 Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen these.” 11 And Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all the young men here?” Then he said, “There remains yet the youngest, and there he is, keeping the sheep.” And Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him. For we will not sit down till he comes here.” 12 So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with bright eyes, and good-looking. And the Lord said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is the one!” 13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel arose and went to Ramah.

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[ This message was recorded on June 19th, 2021, episode 3 for our 2021 Summer Camp, One Body. One Family. One Mission ]

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1 Samuel 2:18 - But Samuel ministered before the Lord, even as a child, wearing a linen ephod.
1 Samuel 2:26 - And the child Samuel grew in stature, and in favor both with the Lord and men.
1 Samuel 3:1-10 - Now the boy Samuel ministered to the Lord before Eli. And the word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no widespread revelation. 2 And it came to pass at that time, while Eli was lying down in his place, and when his eyes had begun to grow so dim that he could not see, 3 and before the lamp of God went out in the tabernacle of the Lord where the ark of God was, and while Samuel was lying down, 4 that the Lord called Samuel. And he answered, “Here I am!” 5 So he ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” And he said, “I did not call; lie down again.” And he went and lay down. 6 Then the Lord called yet again, “Samuel!” So Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” He answered, “I did not call, my son; lie down again.” 7 (Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, nor was the word of the Lord yet revealed to him.) 8 And the Lord called Samuel again the third time. So he arose and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you did call me.” Then Eli perceived that the Lord had called the boy. 9 Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down; and it shall be, if He calls you, that you must say, ‘Speak, Lord, for Your servant hears.’ ” So Samuel went and lay down in his place. 10 Now the Lord came and stood and called as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant hears.”

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[ This message was recorded on June 19th, 2021, episode 2 for our 2021 Summer Camp, One Body. One Family. One Mission ]

" Walking With Jesus (Discipleship) "

Luke 9:18-26 (NKJV) - And it happened, as He was alone praying, that His disciples joined Him, and He asked them, saying, “Who do the crowds say that I am?”19 So they answered and said, “John the Baptist, but some say Elijah; and others say that one of the old prophets has risen again.” 20 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God.”

21 And He strictly warned and commanded them to tell this to no one, 22 saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day.”

23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. 25 For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and is himself destroyed or lost? 26 For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when He comes in His own glory, and in His Father’s, and of the holy angels. John 8:31-32 - Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

Luke 6:46-49 - “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?47 Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: 48 He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock.49 But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently; and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great.”

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[ This message was recorded on June 18th, 2021, episode 1 for our 2021 Summer Camp, One Body. One Family. One Mission ]

" Mind Your Business "

I am A Child of God He speaks to me And I hear His voice So, I open my heart To hear God speak Through His word today

Romans 12:3-8 (NLT) - Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. 4 Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, 5 so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other. 6 In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. 7 If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. 8 If your gift is to encourageothers, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
Example: Have you ever met a person who always wants to know what is going on? They are always asking questions to get more information. Who, What, when, why, and how, even when it has nothing to do with them? We would call that person
NOSY: As an adjective: showing too much curiosity about other people's affairs. Example: Nosy neighbors who always want to see and know what is going on in your house. Synonyms: prying, inquisitive, curious, busybody, probing, spying, eavesdropping, intrusive, snooping, snoopy As a verb: pry into something. What do you tell a NOSY person to do? MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS

There is no room for comparison. The time is short, we need everyone, we need every gift. We need One body fully functioning with Jesus Christ as the Head if we want to see the world take notice and a great awakening happen in our lifetime!

Many of us have substituted the call of God on our lives for secular careers

You’ve decided to be a: lawyer - pay is great, prestige is great. But God gave you your particular gift to be an apologist and vigorously defend and uphold the faith. You can be a lawyer and defend people, but let’s not forget the priority is never money, the priority is the king and His Kingdom! Doctor – pay is great, prestige is great. But God gave you His Spirit so that you can lay hands on the sick and see them recover. You can be a doctor, but don’t forget that it’s not simply your education, training, and knowledge of the human body, but the power of God demonstrated through your submission the will of God for your life! Venture Capitalist – pay is great, the prestige is great, But God wants to give you divine insight on where to invest capital to generate profit and fund missionaries and church plants all over the world. You can be a venture capitalist, but don’t forget that the ability to identify where to invest in to turn
Romans 12:1-2 (NLT) - And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. 2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 6:12-13 - Do not let sin control the way you live; [a] do not give in to sinful desires. 13 Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 5:17 – This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! Romans 12:2 –(Because of this) Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
1 Corinthians 12:12-27 - The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. 13 Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, and we all share the same Spirit. 14 Yes, the body has many different parts, not just one part. 15 If the foot says, “I am not a part of the body because I am not a hand,” that does not make it any less a part of the body. 16 And if the ear says, “I am not part of the body because I am not an eye,” would that make it any less a part of the body? 17 If the whole body were an eye, how would you hear? Or if your whole body were an ear, how would you smell anything? 18 But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it. 19 How strange a body would be if it had only one part! 20 Yes, there are many parts, but only one body.

21 The eye can never say to the hand, “I don’t need you.” The head can’t say to the feet, “I don’t need you.” 22 In fact, some parts of the body that seem weakest and least important are actually the most necessary. 23 And the parts we regard as less honorable are those we clothe with the greatest care. So we carefully protect those parts that should not be seen, 24 while the more honorable parts do not require this special care. So God has put the body together such that extra honor and care are given to those parts that have less dignity. 25 This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other. 26 If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad. 27 All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it.

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By Pastor Brandon Dirmann

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Mark 5:25-34 - Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, 26 and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse. 27 When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and touched His garment. 28 For she said, “If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well.” 29 Immediately the fountain of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of the affliction. 30 And Jesus, immediately knowing in Himself that power had gone out of Him, turned around in the crowd and said, “Who touched My clothes?”

31 But His disciples said to Him, “You see the multitude thronging You, and You say, ‘Who touched Me?’ ” 32 And He looked around to see her who had done this thing. 33 But the woman, fearing and trembling, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him and told Him the whole truth. 34 And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your affliction.”

Galatians 2:6-8 - But from those who seemed to be something—whatever they were, it makes no difference to me; God shows personal favoritism to no man—for those who seemed to be something added nothing to me. 7 But on the contrary, when they saw that the gospel for the uncircumcised had been committed to me, as the gospel for the circumcised was to Peter 8 (for He who worked effectively in Peter for the apostleship to the circumcised also worked effectively in me toward the Gentiles),
Acts 10:34-35 - Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. 35 But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.
Romans 10:17 - So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
James 2:17 - Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

Message Points

God is no respecter of persons
You get what you expect
Expectation requires action

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Jeremiah 1:4-5 (NKJV) - Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying: 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”
2 Corinthians 3:17 (NLT) - For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
Psalms 16:11 (NKJV) - You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Exodus 33:15-16 (NKJV) - Then he said to Him, “If Your Presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here. 16 For how then will it be known that Your people and I have found grace in Your sight, except You go with us? So we shall be separate, Your people and I, from all the people who are upon the face of the earth.”
Revelation 19:10 (NKJV) - And I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “See that you do not do that! I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”

Key Points: An encounter is when Heaven meets earth as God expresses Himself to us We are a people of His presence Ask God to encounter you

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1 Timothy 4:12 - Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
1 Corinthians 11:1 - And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.
John 13:15 - I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you.

Message Points Your Influence Is In The Life That You Live You're A Follower First & A Leader Second You Have To Rise Above And Create A New Standard

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By Pastor Brandon Dirmann VISION IS NOT goals on a white board or aspirations for success or achievement. VISION IS A word from God that paints a picture on the inside of the future He has for you.

Scriptures (All NKJV)

Proverbs 29:18 - Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.
Habakkuk 2:2 - Then the Lord answered me and said: “Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it.
Numbers 23:19 - “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?
1 Timothy 1:18 - This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare.
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 - For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.
Ephesians 6:12 - For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Proverbs 2:6 - For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;
Proverbs 23:23 - Buy the truth, and do not sell it, Also wisdom and instruction and understanding.

Message Points

1. VISION BRINGS CLEAR DIRECTION

2. VISION BRINGS CONFIDENCE & FREEDOM FROM COMPARISON

COMPARISON: - Discourages - Distracts - Distorts

3. VISION BRINGS A WEAPON TO FIGHT WITH

4. VISION COMES FROM GOD

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Ephesians 2:10 - For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
2 Corinthians 5:20 - Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.
Matthew 28:19-20 - Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
Ephesians 2:8 - For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.
Acts 1:8 - But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

Message Points

1. You are called by God

You are qualified in Christ
You have been empowered by The Holy Spirit

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By Matthew Tillery

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1 Kings 19:1-18 - And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by tomorrow about this time.” 3 And when he saw that, he arose and ran for his life, and went to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there. 4 But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a broom tree. And he prayed that he might die, and said, “It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers!” 5 Then as he lay and slept under a broom tree, suddenly an angel touched him, and said to him, “Arise and eat.” 6 Then he looked, and there by his head was a cake baked on coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank, and lay down again. 7 And the angel of the Lord came back the second time, and touched him, and said, “Arise and eat, because the journey is too great for you.” 8 So he arose, and ate and drank; and he went in the strength of that food forty days and forty nights as far as Horeb, the mountain of God.

9 And there he went into a cave, and spent the night in that place; and behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and He said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 10 So he said, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God of hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life.” 11 Then He said, “Go out, and stand on the mountain before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; 12 and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice. 13 So it was, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood in the entrance of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him, and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”

14 And he said, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God of hosts; because the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life.” 15 Then the Lord said to him: “Go, return on your way to the Wilderness of Damascus; and when you arrive, anoint Hazael as king over Syria. 16 Also you shall anoint Jehu the son of Nimshi as king over Israel. And Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel Meholah you shall anoint as prophet in your place. 17 It shall be that whoever escapes the sword of Hazael, Jehu will kill; and whoever escapes the sword of Jehu, Elisha will kill. 18 Yet I have reserved seven thousand in Israel, all whose knees have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him.”

Psalms 145:14 - The Lord upholds all who fall, And raises up all who are bowed down.

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Matthew 4:19 - Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Matthew 14:22-31 - Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. 23 And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there. 24 But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. 25 Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.”

28 And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” 29 So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” 31 And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”

Matthew 17:20 - So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.
Isaiah 61:1-4 - “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, Because the Lord has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound; 2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all who mourn, 3 To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.” 4 And they shall rebuild the old ruins, They shall raise up the former desolations, And they shall repair the ruined cities, The desolations of many generations.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 - And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Matthew 16:13-19 - When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” 14 So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. 18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not [a]prevail against it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth [b]will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”

Message Points:

God wants to call you exactly where you are at
Keep Your faith in the game
You are NOT rejected
we need to learn to fail well
Who Jesus is to you is who he wants to be through you
Jesus Makes beautiful things

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Scriptures (All NKJV)

1 John 1:8-9 - If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Proverbs 5:21 - For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, And He ponders all his paths.
Hebrews 10:14 - For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.

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Mark 5:21-43 - Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. 22 And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet 23 and begged Him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter lies at the point of death. Come and lay Your hands on her, that she may be healed, and she will live.” 24 So Jesus went with him, and a great multitude followed Him and thronged Him.

25 Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, 26 and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse. 27 When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and touched His garment. 28 For she said, “If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well.”

29 Immediately the fountain of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of the affliction. 30 And Jesus, immediately knowing in Himself that power had gone out of Him, turned around in the crowd and said, “Who touched My clothes?”

31 But His disciples said to Him, “You see the multitude thronging You, and You say, ‘Who touched Me?’ ”

32 And He looked around to see her who had done this thing. 33 But the woman, fearing and trembling, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him and told Him the whole truth. 34 And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your affliction.”

35 While He was still speaking, some came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house who said, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?”

36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not be afraid; only believe.” 37 And He permitted no one to follow Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James. 38 Then He came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and saw a tumult and those who wept and wailed loudly. 39 When He came in, He said to them, “Why make this commotion and weep? The child is not dead, but sleeping.”

40 And they ridiculed Him. But when He had put them all outside, He took the father and the mother of the child, and those who were with Him, and entered where the child was lying. 41 Then He took the child by the hand, and said to her, “Talitha, cumi,” which is translated, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” 42 Immediately the girl arose and walked, for she was twelve years of age. And they were overcome with great amazement. 43 But He commanded them strictly that no one should know it, and said that something should be given her to eat.

Romans 5:1-2 - Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
1 Peter 4:12 - Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;

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Scriptures (All ESV)

- Matthew 16:6 - Jesus said to them, “Watch and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”

James 1:14-15 - But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 - For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. 5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.
2 Timothy 4:3-5 - For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. 5 As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
2 Timothy 2:15 - Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

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Nehemiah 8:1-12 - Now all the people gathered together as one man in the open square that was in front of the Water Gate; and they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded Israel. 2 So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could hear with understanding on the first day of the seventh month. 3 Then he read from it in the open square that was in front of the Water Gate from morning until midday, before the men and women and those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law. 4 So Ezra the scribe stood on a platform of wood which they had made for the purpose; and beside him, at his right hand, stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Urijah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah; and at his left hand Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam. 5 And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. 6 And Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God. Then all the people answered, “Amen, Amen!” while lifting up their hands. And they bowed their heads and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground.

7 Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, helped the people to understand the Law; and the people stood in their place. 8 So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. 9 And Nehemiah, who was the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, “This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn nor weep.” For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the Law. 10 Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” 11 So the Levites quieted all the people, saying, “Be still, for the day is holy; do not be grieved.” 12 And all the people went their way to eat and drink, to send portions and rejoice greatly, because they understood the words that were declared to them.

Message Points

When God convicts you, don't weep.
Being convicted is a Holy thing.
Celebrate!

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1 Samuel 16:1-13 (NIV) - The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” 2 But Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears about it, he will kill me.” The Lord said, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’ 3 Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what to do. You are to anoint for me the one I indicate.”4 Samuel did what the Lord said. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the elders of the town trembled when they met him. They asked, “Do you come in peace?”

5 Samuel replied, “Yes, in peace; I have come to sacrifice to the Lord. Consecrate yourselves and come to the sacrifice with me.” Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice.6 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed stands here before the Lord.” 7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 8 Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him pass in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, “The Lord has not chosen this one either.” 9 Jesse then had Shammah pass by, but Samuel said, “Nor has the Lord chosen this one.”

10 Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, “The Lord has not chosen these.” 11 So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.” Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.” 12 So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.” 13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David. Samuel then went to Ramah.

Proverbs 16:2 (NIV) - All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord.
Jeremiah 17:10 (NIV) - “I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve.”
Proverbs 27:19 (CSB) – “As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the person.”
Matthew 12:34 (NIV) - You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.
Luke 8:11-14 (NIV) - “This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. 12 Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. 13 Those on the rocky ground are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away. 14 The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature.

Message Points

1. GOD CARES ABOUT OUR HEARTS

2. BECAUSE OUR HEART IS WHO WE REALLY ARE

3. WE SHOULD GUARD OUR HEART ABOVE ALL ELSE

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Proverbs 4:23 (NLT) - "Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life."
1 Corinthians 14:24-25 (NKJV) - "But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an uninformed person comes in, he is convinced by all, he is convicted by all. 25 And thus the secrets of his heart are revealed; and so, falling down on his face, he will worship God and report that God is truly among you."
Luke 6:45b (NKJV) - "For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks."
Proverbs 4:23 (NKJV) - "Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life."

Message Points

My heart is worth guarding because it is where my calling is kept.
Create maintenance lights for your heart.
Be clay in the Potter's hands.

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Scriptures (All ESV)

John 13:35 - "By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
Philippians 2:3-11 - Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
1 Corinthians 11:1 - Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
Matthew 20:28 - "even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Luke 17:7-10 - “Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and recline at table’? 8 Will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you will eat and drink’? 9 Does he thank the servant because he did what was commanded? 10 So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.’”
Proverbs 11:24-25 - One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. 25 Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.

Message Points

You First, Me Last
How Can I Serve?
No Sacrifice Is Too Great

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Mark 2:21-22 - No one sews a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old garment; or else the new piece pulls away from the old, and the tear is made worse. 22 And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; or else the new wine bursts the wineskins, the wine is spilled, and the wineskins are ruined. But new wine must be put into new wineskins.”
John 8:31-32 - Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
Romans 12:2 - And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Message Points GOD WANTS TO DO SOMETHING NEW CHANGE IS REQUIRED YOU HAVE TO REJECT THE LIE & RECEIVE THE TRUTH Lies open doors to demons!

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We started this series last week about being not just a believer in Jesus, but being a disciple (follower of teachings/teacher)

We said last week that Jesus is not primarily interested in us believers (Even the demons believe) but in us being disciples. Disciple = Student who is a learner; one who follows both the teachings and the teacher. We talked about last week how being a disciple requires you and I to deny ourselves, take us our cross, and follow Jesus As we continue in our series I want to talk about what Jesus is really looking for (He is looking for our heart) Matthew 16:24-25 (NKJV) -"Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. 25 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it." Matthew 22:36-38 (NKJV) - "“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” 37 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and great commandment."

This past Sunday was Valentine's day, the holiday where we celebrate LOVE (Or candy)

Jenny and I have been together for 17 years. We dated for 5 years and have been married for 12 years. We old people!

I remember when we were in High School we were kind of obsessed with each other, I mean mostly her obviously you can see why. (EX) - Like we would hang out together, and then we would get home and call each other and talk way too long (EX) - At school we would see each other before class, we would try in between, and then after class. (EX) - The craziest thing though is that we write each other notes during class (WOWZERS, this is before texting) I loved Jenny, she had my heart, my emotions, and definitely my mind and my thinking

THIS IS WHAT JESUS SAYS THAT GOD WANTS OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM TO LOOK LIKE

Jesus says that the first and greatest commandment is to "LOVE" the Lord our God with all of our heart, our soul, and mind The word love is a "verb", that means it is an action. Love that is more than just a feeling or an idea, but proved in living. Heart means passion, soul is our emotions, and mind is our thinking (Jesus wants us all wrapped up in Him and His ways) It's not that God wants to be our "EVERYTHING", it's that God wants to be our first and our most precious thing Exodus 20:3 - God says that we should have no other gods before Him. Matthew 6:33 - Jesus says that we should SEEK FIRST the Kingdom of God and His righteousness (EX) - This is why I REGRET dating Jenny in High School, because she took the place of where God should have been.

? SO HOW DO I DO THAT ?

God wants my passion and my heart. But what if my passion and my heart is not for God?

JESUS GIVE YOU AND I THE "BLUES CLUES" in Matthew 16:24 when He says, "FOLLOW ME" // Matthew 6:1 tells us that our passion follows where and what we follow. Makes me think of the disciples and how after following Jesus he became their everything.

CLOSE - How do I follow Jesus? Spend Time With Him Check In With Him Report Back To Him

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By Pastor Brandon Dirmann

Scriptures (All NKJV)

James 2:19 - "You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble!"
Matthew 28:19-20 - "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen."
Matthew 16:24-25 - "Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. 25 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it."
Luke 14:27 - "And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple."
Galatians 5:17 - "For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish."
Matthew 26:39 - "He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.”"
1 Corinthians 11:1 - "Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ."
Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths."
Matthew 16:25 - "For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it."
John 10:10 - "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly."

Message Points Disciple: A student who is a learner. One who follows both the teachings and the teacher.

1. SAY NO TO YOUR FLESH

2. ABANDON YOUR ASPIRATIONS

3. FOLLOW DON’T LEAD

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Scriptures (All NKJV)

Joshua 3:5 - "And Joshua said to the people, “Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.”"
Luke 10:38-42 - "Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” 41 And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. 42 But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.”"
Proverbs 14:12 - "There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death."
Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths."
Matthew 7:24-25 - "“Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock."

Message Points

1. WORRY WILL DISTRACT YOU

2. THE PRIORITY OF LIFE IS HEARING GOD

3. SPENDING TIME WITH GOD IS DIFFERENT THAN HEARING GOD

HEARING FROM GOD 1. What does the Bible say? 2. What do I feel like the Holy Spirit is saying? 3. What do my parents, pastors, and leaders say? 4. What do I feel like the Holy Spirit is saying?

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We are starting a NEW series going into the New Year called "Set Apart", talking about being called to be "Set Apart".

I don't know if you have noticed, but we are living in a crazy day and age. The days we are living in are not normal. They are dark and evil is all around us. GOOD NEWS is that the Bible says when the days get dark that is when God's light will shine the brightest. Joshua 3:5 - "And Joshua said to the people, "Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you." The Bible tells us that as we set ourselves apart we are setting ourselves up to be used by God in a powerful way. As we start this series, we are going to start by talking about IDENTITY.

We all act different in front of other people, different than we do when we are by ourselves or just around our family or friends. For example, my daughter Evelyn is so goofy and crazy when she is just at home (But around other people she gets shy) (EX) - If she is doing something crazy and I get camera out she is like, nope, but she films selfies on our phones. This is all of us, we have a public persona and one that is different at home // good and bad because boundaries.

I think the problem with being SET APART is that we think of it as becoming something else rather than just being who we are. 1 Corinthians 15:9-10 - "For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me." The Apostle Paul says that even though he is the least worthy to be a leader, he is who he is by the GRACE OF GOD (Not behavior). Grace = Undeserved, unmerited, love, blessing, and favor of God poured our because of what Jesus has done. Who was Paul? Paul was loved, forgiven, righteous, called, and chosen by God!! That's who Paul was and that's who you are. 2 Corinthians 5:17 - "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." Just like Paul, we are who we are by the grace of God. // Who are we? Like Paul was we are.

1. HI MY NAME IS: LOVED BY GOD

2. HI MY NAME IS: FORGIVEN BY GOD

3. HI MY NAME IS: CHOSEN BY GOD

None of these things because of what we have or haven't done, but because of the grace of God that has been poured out upon our life in the finished work of Jesus.

When you realize this is who you are and receive this as your identity then being set apart is something you want. Paul says that God's grace was not in vain towards Him, but it motivated him to work even harder. Not in his own efforts, but by the grace of God!!

CLOSE - If this is who I am, then why don't I look like that? Because you are all dirty, the dust of the world is on you.

This is why we are doing prayer and fasting, you should join.

PRAYER POINTS: Light to invade darkness Healing to come Unity to prevail Revival to breakout James 3:13-18 - "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. 15 This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. 16 For where envy and self seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. 18 Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace."

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"No Need For New Year"

The heart behind this message is that we would be prepared for whatever the New Year brings rather than depending on New Year. How well are you doing seeking God and growing in Jesus on your own? If 2021 gets worse, rather than getting better, would you be prepared to thrive? Or would you barely survive?

Proverbs 6:6-11 (NLT) - Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise! 7 Though they have no prince or governor or ruler to make them work, 8 they labor hard all summer, gathering food for the winter. 9 But you, lazybones, how long will you sleep? When will you wake up? 10 A little extra sleep, a little more slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— 11 then poverty will pounce on you like a bandit; scarcity will attack you like an armed robber.

The writer of Proverbs is speaking to the lazy part of every one of us. Laziness = is not the absence of activity but rather not doing what one should be doing when they should be doing it. To that lazy part of each one of us the writer of Proverbs says take a lesson from the ants. Why the ants? Because having no leader telling them what to do they gather al summer in order to provide for the winter.

I want to from this Proverb pose 3 questions as it relates to your Spiritual life?

1. DO YOU HAVE TO BE TOLD TO PURSUE GOD?

First lesson to learn from the ants is that they don't have to be told

Not needing anyone to tell them or encourage them they work to gather what they need.

What does it mean to pursue God? Pray, worship, and be quiet before Him Ready, study, and memorize His Word Live in obedience to His Will and Ways. Engage in church, community, and evangelism.

2. ARE YOU MORE FOCUSED ON NOW OR WHAT'S AHEAD?

Second lesson to learn from the ants is to prepare for what's ahead

Not needing the extra food RIGHT NOW, the ants work and labor, storing up for when they will need it in the winter. Ecclesiastes 12:1 (NLT) - Don't let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor Him in your youth before you grow old and say, "Life is not pleasant anymore." We have to fight the temptation to only live for RIGHT NOW but rathe to live PREPARED for the future.

3. WHAT'S YOUR CURRENT EXCUSE?

Third lesson we learn is the winter is coming and will touch us all.

A little bit of sleep, a little bit of slumber, so your poverty and your need will come upon you like an armed robber. Life will touch us all and if we have not strengthened ourselves in the Lord it will take us out.

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Tonight we are finishing the series called STEPPING INTO THE KINGDOM, talking about the Kingdom of God and how Jesus has come to give us freedom. Tonight I want to talk about the importance and the power of RESPONSE and OPENING YOUR MOUTH and responding to God James 5:13-16 (NKJV) - Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16 Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

James is a book written to the church about ACTUAL & PRACTICAL OBEDIENCE

This book is written to those who use the grace of God and the forgiveness Jesus has to offer as a reason and an excuse to not fully obey and fully do what God has commanded his followers to do. James 2:17 (NKJV) - Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

In James 5:13-16 (The verses we read) James is encouraging response to God: V13 – Are you suffering, then RESOND TO GOD IN PRAYER // Are you cheerful, then respond to God with praise V14 – Are you sick, then respond to God by calling for the leaders of the church to pray for you because V15 – the Prayer of faith saves V16 – Confess your trespass and pray for each other not so that you can be forgiven but so that you can be healed.

That’s what I really want to talk about tonight, our need to open up our lives and be vulnerable in responding to God when He gives an invitation through initiation.

1. RESPONSE IS REQUIRED

All through the Bible we see response is required and is a prerequisite for God Romans 10:9-10 (NKJV) – If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. The scriptures we read tonight in James shows us that no matter your situation response is requiresd. (EX) – There is nothing worse than a text message you know was read but didn’t get responded to. Remember, your read receipts are always on with God.

2.RESPONSE SHOULD BE IN COMMUNITY

All of the scripture we read in James are all in the context of CHURCH COMMUNITY. Why? Because there is no power in the world/unbeliever. Hebrews 10:24-25 – And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. Ecclesiastes 4:12 – Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

Your BEST FRIENDS and closest CONFIDANTS should be inside the walls of the church God has called and placed you in.

3. RESPONSE IS POWERFUL BRINGS SUPERNATURAL POWER

Its only when we respond to God that the supernatural power of God is released to bring healing and deliverance James 5:16 (NKJV) - Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. 2 Corinthians 1:20 (NKJV) – For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.

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This week as we are continuing in our study we are going to talk about the second step in freedom and that is to RENOUNCE & REJECT. Proverbs 4:23 (NKJV) - Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Matthew 12:43-45 (NKJV) - “When an evil spirit leaves a person, it goes into the desert, seeking rest but finding none. Then it says, ‘I will return to the person I came from.’ So it returns and finds its former home empty, swept, and in order. Then the spirit finds seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they all enter the person and live there. And so that person is worse off than before. That will be the experience of this evil generation.”

After we have repented/released sin/un-forgiveness and are clean the enemy is looking for a way back in. The reality is that many people, even Christians, both intentionally and accidentally leave doors open for demonic oppression to come into their lives. Demons will oppress anyone who lets them in. All throughout Jesus’s 3 years of doing ministry he encounter hundreds and thousands of people who were under the influence and effect of the demonic and although it’s easy to look at the Bible as staff that happened a long time ago the truth is that there is still demonic activity in the world today. Renounce = To verbally reject that which is demonic and destructive. We must verbally reject any authority given to the demonic and declare that our lives are exclusively submitted and surrendered to the authority of Jesus. Renouncing is getting out what what shouldn’t be in your life. So many of us know what it means to get free but we don’t know how to stay free so we find ourselves in this repetitive pattern of breakthrough and breakdown. Good for a few months and then we fall back into the junk we were in before. THIS IS NOT WHAT JESUS MODELED FOR US ON EARTH AND THIS IS NOT WHAT JESUS DIED FOR ON THE CROSS.

Here are some, but not all of the commons ways we leave doors open to the demonic’s destructive oppression in our lives: pornography, witchcraft (normalizing witchcraft Harry Potter, tell story of dream catchers), psychics, drugs, alcoholism, false religions, false beliefs, social media and even secular music.

Do any of these sound familiar? Do you feel a nudging from the Holy Spirit highlighting one or multiple of these areas to you? The things you DO, SAY and BELIEVE can open your life to demonic oppression. DO - things you watch, listen to, take part in: drugs, alcoholism, adultery SAY - things you say over yourself, others and about God. Ex: “I am hopeless” Believe - I believe that God doesn’t love me and has abandoned me. There are so many examples for each of these areas but let’s look into some greater detail about how what we say can lead to demonic oppression specifically regarding giving disfunction an honorable name & the contract making power of our words. Matthew 18:19 (NKJV) - “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.

When we give disfunction or demonic oppression an honorable name we only invite that disfunction/oppression to remain in our lives. We do not need to be afraid of the demonic, we serve a strong and mighty God who is not intimated nor afraid of demons so neither should we, but we do need to be intentional to rid our lives of all demonic influence. John 10:10 and Jeremiah 29:11 tells of the life that Jesus desires and plans for us. Reject = Simply means that you are saying no to everything that is not of God in order to say yes to everything that is of God. Rejecting is keeping out what should never be in your life. Saying no to everything that is not of God is much easier when you have things from God to say yes to. Ex: just like bullets in a gun are more effective than a gun with no ammo so are our lives when we are already loaded with the word of God. Give the Holy Spirit something to work with. Life with Jesus isn’t a life full of no’s, it is a life of one big yes! That one yes answers every other question and allows you to easily reject and accept whatever comes your way. I can easily say no to becoming a very profitable drug dealer because I know what God has called me to. MY YES IS BIGGER THAN THE ENEMIES WEAK TEMPTATIONS. We then have to reject every and any temptation or open door the enemy would want us to give him and fully say YES to living for Christ. Proverbs 4:23 NKJV YOUR HEART IS WORTH GUARDING!! 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (NKJV) - For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.

HOW DO WE DO THIS PRACTICALLY:

(1) Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal and help you to have eyes to see. God will only expose open doors so that he can help you close it. He will never shame you.

(2) Make a note of, write down, be aware of those open doors and temptations Don’t rely on your ability to remember everything. Write things down so you can be accountable to closing and keeping closed those doors.

(3) Verbally renounce and reject Our renouncing and rejecting is most effective when our words and heart are aligned with God’s word and heart. Declare scripture as you renounce and reject. John 15:7 is the key a life of answered prayers.

(4) Fill The House Matthew 12:43-45 (NKJV) - "When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, he goes through dry places, seeking rest, and finds none. 44 Then he says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ And when he comes, he finds it empty, swept, and put in order. 45 Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first. So shall it also be with this wicked generation.” The great tragedy of this story in Matthew 12 is that the demons returned not because the house was clean, but because it wasn’t full. We can’t settled for a cleaned up life, we needed a transformed life full of the things of God. Don’t just reject and get rid of the bad, but fill up on the Godly things.

(5) Invite the Holy Spirit to help you live for Jesus. The Holy Spirit is your constant help. You are not walking through this life alone, God will always come to your rescue and help lead you out of destruction and into grace!

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"STEPPING INTO THE KINGDOM" is about the Kingdom of God and fully stepping in.

We have talked about what the Kingdom of God is, how to fully step into it, and what Kingdom fellowship is really all about. THIS WEEK as we continue we're going to start talking about KINGDOM FREEDOM Galatians 5:1 - Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.

1. IN JESUS WE HAVE BEEN FULLY SET FREE

John 8:36 - Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. We have been fully and freely set free from anything and everything that would hold us by the power of Jesus. Sin, its grip, and its consequences have been broken and now the chains are gone and the prison door is open. Jesus did not come to help the captives cope; He came to set the captives free. Life in the Kingdom is not defined by bad things we've done or the bad things others have done to us. Life in the Kingdom is defined by the great things God has done for us in Christ - Pg. 58 from the "Stepping Into The Kingdom" book.

? THEN WHY DO I NOT FEEL FREE ?

2. FREEDOM MUST BE ATTAINED MAINTAINED

Romans 6:11-13 (NKJV) - Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Therefore, do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. We have to walk out the freedom that we have been given by making an active choice to by faith live in the freedom Jesus has provided. This is both by faith but also something we do practically by making choices that guard ourselves and intentionally are God centered. When Israel fought, victory was miraculously attained and maintained. When Israel didn't fight, oppression and slavery eventually set back in - Pg. 59 from the "Stepping Into The Kingdom" book. 1 Corinthians 10:13 - No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. We must recognize that while freedom can be attained in a moment, it must be maintained over the course of a lifetime. This freedom is something we are granted by grace but are responsible to steward by the truth and power of the Word and the Spirit.

? HOW DO I FIGHT THIS BATTLE ?

3. THE WORD IS OUR WEAPON & THE SPIRIT OUR POWER.

Ephesians 6:10-13 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:17 - And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; The battle we are in is a spiritual battle and is a battle of words. We have to BE STRONG IN GOD and also use the word of God as our weapon.

YOU can be FREE in Jesus from anything and everything as you receive that freedom by faith and walk in it through obedience to God's Word.

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“STEPPING INTO THE KINDOM” is about the Kingdom of God and fully stepping in We have talked about what the Kingdom of God is, how to fully step into it, and what Kingdom fellowship is really all about. THIS WEEK as we continue were going to start talking about KINGDOM FREEDOM. Galatians 5:1 - Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.

1. IN JESUS WE HAVE BEEN FULLY SET FREE

John 8:36 - Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. We have been fully and freely set free from anything and everything that would hold us by the power of Jesus. Sin, its grip, and its consequences have been broken and now the chains are gone and the prison door is open. Jesus did not come to help the captives cope; He came to set the captives free. Life in the Kingdom is not defined by bad things we’ve done or the bad things others have done to us. Life in the kingdom is defined by the great things God has done for us in Christ. – Pg. 58 from Stepping into Kingdom Book

? THEN WHY DO I NOT FEEL FREE ?

2. FREEDOM MJUST BE ATTAINED MAINTAINED

Romans 6:11-13 - Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Therefore, do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. 13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. We have to walk out the freedom that we have been given by making an active choice to by faith live in the freedom Jesus has provided. This is both by faith but also something we do practically by making choices that guard ourselves and intentionally are God centered. When Israel fought, victory was miraculously attained and maintained. When Israel didn’t fight, oppression and slavery eventually set back in. – Pg. 59 from Stepping into Kingdom Book 1 Corinthians 10:13 - No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. We must recognize that while freedom can be attained in a moment, it must be maintained over the course of a lifetime. This freedom is something we are granted by grace but are responsible to steward by the truth and power of the Word and the Spirit.

? HOW DO I FIGHT THIS BATTLE?

3. THE WORD IS OUR WEAPON & amp; THE SPIRIT OUR POWER

Ephesians 6:10-13 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of [b]the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:17 - And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; The battle we are in is a spiritual battle and is a battle of words. We have to BE STRONG IN GOD and also use the word of God as our weapon.

YOU can be FREE in Jesus from anything and everything as you receive that freedom by faith and walk in it though obedience to God’s Word.

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We are in a series using the book "Stepping Into The Kingdom", helping us GROW This series about the Kingdom of God and fully stepping into it LAST week we talked about WHAT the Kingdom of God is and HOW we step into it (Experience full freedom under God's rule) We talked about three essential steps. 1) Salvation / 2) Water Baptism / 3) The Baptism of the Holy Spirit

TONIGHT as we continue we are going to talk about THE CHURCH CHURCH is not a building, CHURCH is not a program, CHURCH is not a product. CHURCH IS A PEOPLE CHURCH is the people of God (Followers of Jesus) and it is GLOBAL and LOCAL for the purpose of reaching the world Psalms 92:13-14 (NKJV) - Those who are planted in the house of the Lord Shall flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing, Hebrews 10:24-25 (NKJV) - And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Both of these scriptures tell us how important CHURCH is to our lives.

Psalm 92 says that those who are planted in the house of God shall flourish and no matter what life throws at it will continue to flourish. Hebrews say DON'T stop getting together and encouraging and challenging one another so that we can live out God's full potential.

? BUT WHY ?

1. Church Is Family

John 1:12 (NKJV) - But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name. Galatians 3:26 (NKJV) - For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. When we were saved we were born again into the family of God and became the sons and daughters of God. We're a part of His family. Ephesians 3:14-15 (NKJV) - For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, Paul tells us that the family of God is both here on earth and in heaven. This family is spiritual and it is eternal.

2. Church Is A Body

Romans 12:3-5 (NKJV) - For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. Each of us have been given unique gifts and abilities for the purpose of building the church (the body) and advancing God's Kingdom (Reaching people). ? WHAT DO YOU HAVE ? - Don't hold it back or and store it away. You are not complete without the body and the body is not complete without you.

3. Church Is An Army

Ephesians 6:12 (NKJV) - For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (NKJV) - For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, The Bible tells us that we are in a spiritual battle and that the enemy wants to take us out. Why? So that he can stop us from being a part of the body and advancing His Kingdom. We have to begin to think like an army and be mission minded and also defend one another so we can fight good fight Acts 4:31 (NKJV) - And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. When we engage in prayer and spiritually are a part of the fight we see the power of God released and supernatural things begin to happen as God's Kingdom is advanced

SO our response is to ENGAGE THE FAMILY, CONTRIBUTE TO THE BODY, AND FIGHT LIKE AN ARMY

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We are starting a new series based off the book "Stepping Into The Kingdom" This book and series is all about the Kingdom of God and fully stepping into it (The rule and rules of King Jesus)

We are starting by talking about what the Kingdom of God is and how it is that we step into it. // Chapters 1&2

Mark 5:1-15 (NKJV) - Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. 2 And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3 who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no one could bind him, not even with chains, 4 because he had often been bound with shackles and chains. And the chains had been pulled apart by him, and the shackles broken in pieces; neither could anyone tame him. 5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains and in the tombs, crying out and cutting himself with stones.

6 When he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshiped Him. 7 And he cried out with a loud voice and said, “What have I to do with You, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore You by God that You do not torment me.” 8 For He said to him, “Come out of the man, unclean spirit!” 9 Then He asked him, “What is your name?” And he answered, saying, “My name is Legion; for we are many.” 10 Also he begged Him earnestly that He would not send them out of the country.

11 Now a large herd of swine was feeding there near the mountains. 12 So all the demons begged Him, saying, “Send us to the swine, that we may enter them.” 13 And at once Jesus gave them permission. Then the unclean spirits went out and entered the swine (there were about two thousand); and the herd ran violently down the steep place into the sea, and drowned in the sea. 14 So those who fed the swine fled, and they told it in the city and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that had happened. 15 Then they came to Jesus, and saw the one who had been demon-possessed and had the legion, sitting and clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid.

The NT teaches EVERYTHING has changed because the Kingdom of God is at hand Matthew 3:2 (NKJV) - John the baptist preached THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN is at hand. Therefore, repent! Matthew 4:17 (NKJV) - Jesus began and continued in His earthly ministry preaching "The Kingdom of God is at hand repent"

? WHAT IS THE KINGDOM ?

THE KINGDOM OF GOD - God as king! God's authority and His right to rule based on His might, power, and glory. It is the realm of God's rule as the one and only true God.

For example, when you go to someone else's house you are under their families' rules because it is their house. You are under their rule and rules.

Another example is the rules and rule of a different country if you were to visit. You are no longer under the rules or rule of America, but have entered into a different rule.

The KINGDOM OF GOD can be hard to understand as it is not RIGHT NOW tangible. Luke 17:20-21 (NKJV) - Jesus said that the Kingdom of God does not come with observation but that it is within. While the Kingdom of God will be visible and tangible when Jesus returns, right now it is present in the hearts and lives those who receive it by faith.

? WHAT IS THE PURPOSE and mission of Gods Kingdom?

The mission of God's Kingdom is the invasion of darkness, the defeat of the enemy, and the freedom and fullness of humanity.

This is what we see in Mark 5 as a man who was tormented was fully set free! Jesus came and fully defeated death, hell, and the grave so that we can have full life and freedom. EVERYTHING HAS CHANGED, you don't have to stay in darkness, sin, bondage, or struggle anymore.

? SO HOW DO I STEP INTO THE KINGDOM ?

1. You Must Be Born Again

John 3:3 (NKJV) - Jesus said that you and I MUST be born again.

2. You Must Be Water Baptized

Acts 2:37-39 (NKJV) - The response of the Holy Spirits conviction is to turn to Jesus and to be baptized. Romans 6:1-4 (NKJV) - Paul says that water baptism is symbolic our having died to our old life and being born again into life with Jesus.

3. You Must Be Baptized In The Holy Spirit

Acts 1:4-5 (NKJV) - Jesus said WAIT for the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8 (NKJV) - Jesus said that the Holy Spirit will give you the power to be and do all that He has called you to do.

THERE IS LIFE AND FREEDOM IN CHRIST WHEN YOU STEP INTO THE KINGDOM

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Scriptures (All NKJV)

Romans 12:2 - And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

- 2 Timothy 3:16-17 - All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Psalm 119:97-98 - Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. 98 You, through Your commandments, make me wiser than my enemies; For they are ever with me.
John 16:7 - Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.

Message Points

1. Transformation Happens Through the Word of God

2. Time in God's word is time with God

3. Through the person of the Holy Spirit

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Scriptures

1 Timothy 2:3-4 (NKJV) - For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Matthew 5:13-16 (NKJV) - “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:13-16 (MSG) - “Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You’ve lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage. 14-16 “Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill.

If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.

Daniel 1:8-9 (NKJV) - But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. 9 Now God had brought Daniel into the favor and goodwill of the chief of the eunuchs.
Daniel 1:17 (NKJV) - As for these four young men, God gave them knowledge and skill in all literature and wisdom; and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Daniel 2:47-48 (NKJV) - The king answered Daniel, and said, “Truly your God is the God of gods, the Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, since you could reveal this secret.” 48 Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many great gifts; and he made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon.

Message Points

1. DETERMINE TO LIVE AN UNCOMPROMISING LIFE

2. MAKE AN EFFORT TO LIVE AN UNCOMPROMISING LIFE

3. TRUST GOD WITH THE RESULTS

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Scriptures

2 Timothy 4:16-17 - At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them.
Psalms 69:13 - But as for me, my prayer is to You, O Lord, in the acceptable time; O God, in the multitude of Your mercy, Hear me in the truth of Your salvation.
Psalms 69:20-21 - Reproach has broken my heart, And I am full of heaviness; I looked for someone to take pity, but there was none; And for comforters, but I found none. 21 They also gave me gall for my food, And for my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.

Message Points If you're lonely, you're not alone. Leadership will come with seasons of loneliness When you feel lonely, you're not alone.

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Scriptures

Hebrews 10:24-25 - And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
1 Corinthians 4:15 - For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.
Proverbs 11:14 - Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
Proverbs 13:20 - He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.
Matthew 28:19-20 - Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

Message Points You need a Church You need a Pastor You need a Leader You need Godly Friends You need someone to Lead

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Scriptures (All NKJV)

2 Peter 3:17-18: You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
Matthew 28:19-20: Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
John 15:15: No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.
2 Corinthians 5:20: Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.
2 Peter 1:2-5: Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge.
Genesis 1:27: So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
1 Corinthians 11:1: Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.
Galatians 4:19: My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you,
1 John 3:2: Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.

Message Points

1. JESUS COMMANDED US TO GROW

2. YOU CANNOT BE IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH SOMEONE YOU DON’T KNOW

3. YOU CANNOT REPRESENT SOMEONE OR SOMETHING YOU DON’T KNOW

4. YOU CANNOT EXPERIENCE THE LIFE HE HAS FOR YOU SHALLOW

5. GROWTH IS THE TRUEST FORM OF SELF DISCOVERY

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Scriptures (All NLT)

Proverbs 22:24-25 - Don’t befriend angry people or associate with hot-tempered people, or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.
Proverbs 13:20 -Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.
John 15:9-15 (NLT) - “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. 10 When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. 11 I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! 12 This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. 13 There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 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.

Message Points

2 Thoughts : You can TALK to people, without having to WALK with those people. You can NOT WALK with people, without having to TALK.
2 Thoughts Explained With Scripture : You can TALK to people, without having to WALK with those people.

o You can love people, without choosing to live the way they do. You can NOT WALK with people, without having to TALK.

o You cannot obey God’s commands without loving people.

Talking = Love People
Walking = Obey My Commands

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Scriptures (All NKJV)

Numbers 21:10-20 - Now the children of Israel moved on and camped in Oboth. 11 And they journeyed from Oboth and camped at Ije Abarim, in the wilderness which is east of Moab, toward the sunrise. 12 From there they moved and camped in the Valley of Zered. 13 From there they moved and camped on the other side of the Arnon, which is in the wilderness that extends from the border of the Amorites; for the Arnon is the border of Moab, between Moab and the Amorites. 14 Therefore it is said in the Book of the Wars of the Lord: “Waheb in Suphah, The brooks of the Arnon, 15 And the slope of the brooks That reaches to the dwelling of Ar, And lies on the border of Moab.”

16 From there they went to Beer, which is the well where the Lord said to Moses, “Gather the people together, and I will give them water.” 17 Then Israel sang this song: “Spring up, O well! All of you sing to it— 18 The well the leaders sank, Dug by the nation’s nobles, By the lawgiver, with their staves.” And from the wilderness they went to Mattanah, 19 from Mattanah to Nahaliel, from Nahaliel to Bamoth, 20 and from Bamoth, in the valley that is in the country of Moab, to the top of Pisgah which looks down on the wasteland.

John 4:14 - but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.”

Message Points

How To Survive A Drought

Remember The Promise
Gather The People
Worship The Provider
Embrace The Process

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Extra Points

Proverbs 22:10 says that if you cast out the scoffer or the one who is causing strife, then the conflict or the strife will cease.

1. Borders & Boundaries Eliminate Conflict

Proverbs 13:20 // Proverbs 12:26 both talk about how important Godly relationships are, that when you walk with wise men you will become wise and that a righteous person should choose their relationship carefully knowing that the way of the wicked will lead them astray.

2. Good Relationship Are The Best Borders you can have

Good friends and Godly relationships will help you guard you and remind you of who you are, your value, and not allow you to re engage in toxic relationships.

3. All of this is done in LOVE and with a GOOD heart

1 Corinthians 13:7 says that love believes the best, keeps a clean heart.

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Scriptures

Matthew 18:15-17 (NKJV) - “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’ 17 And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector.

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Scriptures (All NKJV)

Matthew 12:34 - Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
Matthew 5:43-45 - “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.
1 Corinthians 13:7 - bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
1 Samuel 26:23 - May the Lord repay every man for his righteousness and his faithfulness; for the Lord delivered you into my hand today, but I would not stretch out my hand against the Lord’s anointed.
Proverbs 25:21-22 - If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; 22 For so you will heap coals of fire on his head, And the Lord will reward you.

Message Points

1. Hurt people hurt people

2. Forgive, love, and pray

3. Trust God to repay and to reward

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Scriptures (All NIV)

Romans 5:1-2 - Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.
John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Romans 8:38-39 - For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Message Points (The First Step in walking in forgiveness is being convinced that) God Loves Me God is Pleased with Me God has everything that I need

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Scriptures (All NLT)

Romans 3:23 - For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.
1 John 1:10 - If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that his word has no place in our hearts.
Matthew 18:21-35 - 21 Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” 22 “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven! 23 “Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven can be compared to a king who decided to bring his accounts up to date with servants who had borrowed money from him. 24 In the process, one of his debtors was brought in who owed him millions of dollars. 25 He couldn’t pay, so his master ordered that he be sold—along with his wife, his children, and everything he owned—to pay the debt.

26 “But the man fell down before his master and begged him, ‘Please, be patient with me, and I will pay it all.’ 27 Then his master was filled with pity for him, and he released him and forgave his debt. 28 “But when the man left the king, he went to a fellow servant who owed him a few thousand dollars. He grabbed him by the throat and demanded instant payment.

29 “His fellow servant fell down before him and begged for a little more time. ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay it,’ he pleaded. 30 But his creditor wouldn’t wait. He had the man arrested and put in prison until the debt could be paid in full. 31 “When some of the other servants saw this, they were very upset. They went to the king and told him everything that had happened. 32 Then the king called in the man he had forgiven and said, ‘You evil servant! I forgave you that tremendous debt because you pleaded with me. 33 Shouldn’t you have mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you?’ 34Then the angry king sent the man to prison to be tortured until he had paid his entire debt. 35 “That’s what my heavenly Father will do to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters from your heart.”

1 John 1:9 - But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.
Ephesians 2:8-9 - God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.
Romans 5:1-2 - Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. 2 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.
2 Corinthians 5:21 - For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.
Hebrews 10:14 - For by that one offering he forever made perfect those who are being made holy.

Message Points

1. Giving Forgiveness Starts With Fully Receiving Forgiveness.

2. Because Of Jesus, You Have Been Fully & Freely Forgiven.

3. From Being Forgiven That You Can Give Forgiveness.

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Scriptures (All NKJV)

Galatians 5:16-17 - I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish.
Romans 8:5-6 - For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Romans 12:2 - And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Proverbs 4:23 - Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.
1 Samuel 16:6-7 - So it was, when they came, that he looked at Eliab and said, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is before Him!” 7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:12-13 - So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with bright eyes, and good-looking. And the Lord said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is the one!” 13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel arose and went to Ramah.

Message Points

YOU NEED HELP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT ITS YOUR HEART THAT NEEDS TO CHANGE NOT YOUR BEHAVIOR

ITS NOT ABOUT DOING BUT ABOUT BECOMING

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Scriptures

2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) - "This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!"
Psalms 1:1-3 - “Blessed is the man
DECISION 1 - Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,
DECISION 2 - Nor stands in the path of sinners,
DECISION 3 - Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
Galatians 5:24 (NLT) - And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
Hebrews 12:1-2 (NLT) - Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.
1 Peter 2:23 (NLT) - He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly.

Message Points

1 - Jesus came for My Family

2 - Not My Way, but His Way

3 - Good or Bad, Jesus wants More for My Family

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Scriptures (All NLT)

2 Corinthians 5:17 - This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!
Jeremiah 7:21-26 - This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, says: “Take your burnt offerings and your other sacrifices and eat them yourselves! 22 When I led your ancestors out of Egypt, it was not burnt offerings and sacrifices I wanted from them. 23This is what I told them: ‘Obey me, and I will be your God, and you will be my people. Do everything as I say, and all will be well!’

24 “But my people would not listen to me. They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts. They went backward instead of forward. 25 From the day your ancestors left Egypt until now, I have continued to send my servants, the prophets day in and day out. 26 But my people have not listened to me or even tried to hear. They have been stubborn and sinful—even worse than their ancestors.

John 8:1-2 - Soon afterward Jesus began a tour of the nearby towns and villages, preaching and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom of God. He took his twelve disciples with him, 2 along with some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases. Among them were Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons;
Luke 24:1 - But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared.
Luke 24:10 - It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and several other women who told the apostles what had happened.

Message Points New Year Does Not = New You Our Past Does Not Define My Future I Need To Put My Money Where My Mouth Is

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Scriptures (All NKJV)

Luke 1:26-34 - Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!”

29 But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. 30 Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. 33 And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.” 34 Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?”

Matthew 1:18-21 - Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. 20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”
Luke 2:8-12 - Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”
Matthew 2:1-2 - Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”
Luke 2:36-38 - Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; 37 and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. 38 And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

Message Points (The Child Chose The . . . ) Confused (Mary) Hurting (Joseph) Overlooked (Sheperds) Searching (Wise Men) Eager (Simeon) Needy (Anna)

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1 Corinthians 13:4-7 - Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.
Romans 5:8 - But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Ezekiel 36:26-28 - And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules. 28 You shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers, and you shall be my people, and I will be your God.

Message Points Love Is First Received! We Must Be Empowered By The Holy Spirit To Love Others! Love Is A Personal Choice For You To Make!

Patient & Kind: Love for someone decides to be patient through the good times and the bad, but especially through the bad times. When everyone decides to give up and walk away, love stays, and when love stays it is not a jerk and it does not downgrade the other person, but it is intentionally kind to them because it understands and feels the pain the other person is going through.
Envy, Boastfulness, Arrogance, Rudeness: Love for others decides not to desire or value some people more than others, rather it values all as equal. It does not put people on a pedestal or idolize them, but recognizes they are people who desire true relationship with others, not wax figurines with voice boxes. At the same time, love decides to let go of its own accomplishments to listen to the accomplishments of those around it in the kindest manner possible.

- Irritable, Selfish, Resentful: Love is not these things, rather, it seeks to find the best in every person it comes in contact with, and it chooses to help others fulfill their purpose, it does not manipulate others for its own good, but it lets people write their own story with God. Love chooses not to provoke the worst out of or to think the worst of someone, but rather encourages the best out of them, even when they do not know it is there.

Rejoicing In Truth: Love does not recognize the evil, but it also does not ignore it, and it most certainly is not excited when another member of the family falls. What does love do then? Love intentionally celebrates with another's victory, it takes part in another's joy in walking with Christ.
ALL THINGS: Love covers the sins of someone by showeing them with love, care, and encouragement. It believes that all things are possible for the one on the right of you, and the one on the left of you. Their dreams are possible, their hopes are possible, their transformation is possible. Love hopes that everything God desires for the people around them will come to pass. And in the midst of all of this, love will endure forever. Love will go through everything with its neighbor, and will never get tired and walk away, but rather, it will always keep its arms locked around one another. Why? Because love is the one thing that brings true unity to people.

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Isaiah 61:1-7 - “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, Because the Lord has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound; 2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all who mourn, 3 To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.”

4 And they shall rebuild the old ruins, They shall raise up the former desolations, And they shall repair the ruined cities, The desolations of many generations. 5 Strangers shall stand and feed your flocks, And the sons of the foreigner Shall be your plowmen and your vinedressers. 6 But you shall be named the priests of the Lord, They shall call you the servants of our God. You shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, And in their glory you shall boast. 7 Instead of your shame you shall have double honor, And instead of confusion they shall rejoice in their portion. Therefore in their land they shall possess double; Everlasting joy shall be theirs.

Acts 2:44-47 - 44 Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, 45 and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. 46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.
John 15:13 - Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.
1 Corinthians 12:26 - And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.

Message Points

When It's Forced, It Isn't Fruitful! Humble Ourselves Confess: Relationship Is Too Important Encounter God's Love

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Luke 4:14-15 (CSB) - Then Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread throughout the entire vicinity. 15 He was teaching in their synagogues, being praised by everyone.

You are NOT going home empty handed

1. IT'S TIME TO STOP ASKING QUESTIONS AND START WORKING

Matthew 28:18-20 (CSB) - Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

2. ALLOW GOD TO POUR HIMSELF INTO YOU

Acts 2:42-47 (CSB) - They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. 44 Now all the believers were together and held all things in common. 45 They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple, and broke bread from house to house. They ate their food with joyful and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

3. SET THE EXAMPLE

1 Timothy 4:12 (CSB) - Don’t let anyone despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.

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2 Timothy 2:20-22 (NKJV) - But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. 21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. 22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

1. GOD WANTS TO SET YOU APART

Sanctified: To be set apart, pure, holy, dedicated to God

1 Peter 1:16 (NKJV) - Because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.”
Romans 12:2 (NKJV) - And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

2. GOD WANTS YOU USEFUL

Useful: Easy to use, serving a purpose, helpful

Ephesians 5:15-17 (NKJV) - See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

3. GOD WANTS YOU TO BE PREPARED

Prepared: To make ready, to make the necessary preparations

John 14:12 (NKJV) - “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father."
Acts 1:8 (NKJV) - But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Ephesians 5:18-20 (NKJV) - And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20 giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

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The Wilderness Literally: A place that is isolated, desolate, and it uncultivated and uninhabited. Spiritually: A place or a season that is separated, isolated, and is for the purpose of consecration and intimacy with God.

Luke 4:1-2 (NKJV) - Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and afterward, when they had ended, He was hungry.

1. YOU WILL FACE TEMPTATION IN THE WILDERNESS

Luke 4:1-2 (NKJV) - Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and afterward, when they had ended, He was hungry.
Mark 4:15 (NKJV) - And these are the ones by the wayside where the word is sown. When they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts.

2. THE TEMPTATION WILL BE TO GIVE UP, GIVE IN, & GET OUT

The Devil - The Devil is not the enemies name, it is his title. The word “devil” is the world diablos, which means to slander, accuse falsely, speak lies for the purpose of separating man from God. The devil wants to get you to GIVE UP, GIVE IN, AND GET OUT God wants you to STAND STRONG, STAY FOCUSED, & STAY FAITHFUL

3. THE KEY TO THE WILDERNESS IS OBEDIENCE & ENDURANCE

Hebrews 6:11-12 (NKJV) - And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, 12 that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
1 Corinthians 10:13 (NKJV) - No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.
James 1:12 (NKJV) - Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
James 4:6-7 (NKJV) - But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”

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Luke 4:1-14 (NKJV) - Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and afterward, when they had ended, He was hungry. 3 And the devil said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.” 4 But Jesus answered him, saying, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.’ ” 5 Then the devil, taking Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. 6 And the devil said to Him, “All this authority I will give You, and their glory; for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish. 7 Therefore, if You will worship before me, all will be Yours.”

8 And Jesus answered and said to him, “Get behind Me, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’ ” 9 Then he brought Him to Jerusalem, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down from here. 10 For it is written: ‘He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you,’ 11and, ‘In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.’ ” 12 And Jesus answered and said to him, “It has been said, ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God.’ ”

13 Now when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from Him until an opportune time. 14 Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region.

The Wilderness: Literally: A place that is isolated, desolate, and it uncultivated and uninhabited. Spiritually: A place or a season that is separated, isolated, and is for consecration.

1. GOD LEADS US INTO THE WILDERNESS

Luke 4:1 (NKJV) - Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,

2. BECAUSE GOD HAS A PURPOSE & A PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE

Jeremiah 1:4-5 (NKJV) - Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying: 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”
Psalm 139:17-18 (NKJV) - How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! 18 If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand; When I awake, I am still with You.
Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV) - For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

3. THE WILDERNESS IS A PLACE OF PREPARATION

2 Timothy 2:20-21 (NKJV) - 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. 21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

GOD IS CALLING YOU OUT OF

1. The World

2. Relationships

3. Environments

4. Life Patterns

5. Comfort

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By Matthew Tillery

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Mark 10:46-52 - Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" 48 Then many warned him to be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49 So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called. Then they called the blind man, saying to him, “Be of good cheer. Rise, He is calling you.” 50 And throwing aside his garment, he rose and came to Jesus. 51 So Jesus answered and said to him, “What do you want Me to do for you?” The blind man said to Him, “Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.” 52 Then Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road.
Proverbs 16:9 - A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.
James 1:5-8 - If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

Message Points (What Do We Do When God Speaks?) We respond radically We change our perspective We take confidence We go back for more

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Part One Notes

Scriptures

Luke 1:26-38 (NKJV) - Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” 29 But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. 30 Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. 33 And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.”

34 Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?” 35 And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God. 36 Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren. 37 For with God nothing will be impossible.” 38 Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.

Isaiah 55:10-11 (NLT) - “The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry. 11 It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it.

Message Points "When God Speaks..." New Life Begins. You Have To Make A Choice. Your Heart Gets Tested.

Part Two Notes

Scriptures (All NKJV)

John 16:13-15 - However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. 14 He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. 15 All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He will take of Mine and declare it to you.
Hebrews 1:1-3 - God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; 3 who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,

-Hebrews 10:24-25 - And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Message Points Through the Holy Spirit Through the person of Jesus Through His Word Through the church

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Genesis 3:9-10 - Then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, “Where are you?” 10 So he said, “I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself.”
Psalms 139:13-16 - For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. 14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. 16 Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. and in Your book they all were written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them.
Romans 5:8 - But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
1 Samuel 16:7 - But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
Genesis 1:27 - So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
2 Kings 2:23-25 - Then he went up from there to Bethel; and as he was going up the road, some youths came from the city and mocked him, and said to him, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” 24 So he turned around and looked at them, and pronounced a curse on them in the name of the Lord. And two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the youths. 25 Then he went from there to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.

Message Points Your worth is not defined by what you do Looks do not define your worth Words of people do not define your worth Your worth is defined by what He did

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Acts 7:22-35 - And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and deeds. 23 “Now when he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren, the children of Israel. 24 And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended and avenged him who was oppressed, and struck down the Egyptian. 25 For he supposed that his brethren would have understood that God would deliver them by his hand, but they did not understand. 26 And the next day he appeared to two of them as they were fighting, and tried to reconcile them, saying, ‘Men, you are brethren; why do you wrong one another?’ 27 But he who did his neighbor wrong pushed him away, saying, ‘Who made you a ruler and a judge over us? 28 Do you want to kill me as you did the Egyptian yesterday?’ 29 Then, at this saying, Moses fled and became a dweller in the land of Midian, where he had two sons.

30 “And when forty years had passed, an Angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire in a bush, in the wilderness of Mount Sinai. 31 When Moses saw it, he marveled at the sight; and as he drew near to observe, the voice of the Lord came to him, 32 saying, ‘I am the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’ And Moses trembled and dared not look. 33 ‘Then the Lord said to him, “Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground. 34 I have surely seen the oppression of My people who are in Egypt; I have heard their groaning and have come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send you to Egypt.” 35 “This Moses whom they rejected, saying, ‘Who made you a ruler and a judge?’ is the one God sent to be a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the Angel who appeared to him in the bush.

Message Points God Has Called You You Need An Encounter You Need The Right Heart

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Luke 14:23

NKJV - Then the master said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.

NLT - So his master said, ‘Go out into the country lanes and behind the hedges and urge anyone you find to come, so that the house will be full.

The Message - The master said, ‘Then go to the country roads. Whoever you find, drag them in. I want my house full!

Acts 1:1-8

NKJV - The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen, 3 to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God. 4 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me;

5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” 6 Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

Acts 1:14

NKJV - These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.

Acts 2:1-4

NKJV - When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

John 17:20-23

NKJV - I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; 21 that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. 22 And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: 23 I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.

Message Points Be In One Accord, Not Just Together. The Holy Spirit Will Fill the House. We Can all be Filled with the Holy Spirit.

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Luke 14:15-22

NKJV - Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, “Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!” 16 Then He said to him, “A certain man gave a great supper and invited many, 17 and sent his servant at supper time to say to those who were invited, ‘Come, for all things are now ready.’ 18 But they all with one accord began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I have bought a piece of ground, and I must go and see it. I ask you to have me excused.’ 19 And another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to test them. I ask you to have me excused.’

20 Still another said, ‘I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.’ 21 So that servant came and reported these things to his master. Then the master of the house, being angry, said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in here the poor and the maimed and the lame and the blind.’ 22 And the servant said, ‘Master, it is done as you commanded, and still there is room.’

-Luke 14:23

NKJV - Then the master said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.

NLT - So his master said, ‘Go out into the country lanes and behind the hedges and urge anyone you find to come, so that the house will be full.

The Message - The master said, ‘Then go to the country roads. Whoever you find, drag them in. I want my house full!

The Message V21 - “The servant went back and told the master what had happened. He was outraged and told the servant, ‘Quickly, get out into the city streets and alleys. Collect all who look like they need a square meal, all the misfits and homeless and wretched you can lay your hands on, and bring them here.

Message Points

We need to know that people are:

1) Coming to Encounter Jesus

2) Going to have Excuses Compel them to Come Try, and Try again Pray!

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Mark 4:35-41 - On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. 38 But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?”

39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. 40 But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?” 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!”

Romans 11:29 - For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.
Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Romans 10:10 - For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Message Points Faith in your future, in Christ, gives you fearlessness. Clear calling builds strong confidence. Get Holy Spirit help.

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By Pastor Brandon Dirmann

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Philippians 4:6-7 - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Mark 4:35-41 - On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. 38 But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?”

Proverbs 18:20-21 - A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; from the produce of his lips he shall be filled.

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

James 1:5 - If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
1 Corinthians 10:3-5 - All ate the same spiritual food, 4 and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ. 5 But with most of them God was not well pleased, for their bodies were scattered in the wilderness.
Ephesians 6:10-12 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

Message Points Rise up Address the real issue use your words

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John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Philippians 4:6-7 - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Mark 4:36-38 - Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. 38 But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?”

Message Points Go to God always! Go to God honestly! Go to God with others!

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By Pastor Brandon Dirmann

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Mark 4:35-41 - On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. 38 But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?”

Philippians 4:6-7 - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Psalms 23:4 - Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Luke 3:21-22 - When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened. 22 And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”
Romans 8:16-17 - The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
1 John 4:17-18 - Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.
Psalms 127:1-2 - Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, whe watchman stays awake in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; for so He gives His beloved sleep.
Matthew 6:25-27 - “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?

Message Points Peace Is Possible (Mark 4:38 - But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?”) Peace Is In Christ (Luke 3:21-22 - When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened. 22 And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”) Peace Takes Time

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Alt Title: "How To Love The People That Suck The Life Out Of You"

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1 Samuel 24 - Now it happened, when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, “Take note! David is in the Wilderness of En Gedi.” 2 Then Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel, and went to seek David and his men on the Rocks of the Wild Goats. 3 So he came to the sheepfolds by the road, where there was a cave; and Saul went in to attend to his needs. (David and his men were staying in the recesses of the cave.) 4 Then the men of David said to him, “This is the day of which the Lord said to you, ‘Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, that you may do to him as it seems good to you.’ ” And David arose and secretly cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. 5 Now it happened afterward that David’s heart troubled him because he had cut Saul’s robe. 6 And he said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my master, the Lord’s anointed, to stretch out my hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the Lord.” 7 So David restrained his servants with these words, and did not allow them to rise against Saul. And Saul got up from the cave and went on his way.

8 David also arose afterward, went out of the cave, and called out to Saul, saying, “My lord the king!” And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed down. 9 And David said to Saul: “Why do you listen to the words of men who say, ‘Indeed David seeks your harm’? 10 Look, this day your eyes have seen that the Lord delivered you today into my hand in the cave, and someone urged me to kill you. But my eye spared you, and I said, ‘I will not stretch out my hand against my lord, for he is the Lord’s anointed.’ 11 Moreover, my father, see! Yes, see the corner of your robe in my hand! For in that I cut off the corner of your robe, and did not kill you, know and see that there is neither evil nor rebellion in my hand, and I have not sinned against you. Yet you hunt my life to take it. 12 Let the Lord judge between you and me, and let the Lord avenge me on you. But my hand shall not be against you. 13 As the proverb of the ancients says, ‘Wickedness proceeds from the wicked.’ But my hand shall not be against you. 14 After whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom do you pursue? A dead dog? A flea? 15 Therefore let the Lord be judge, and judge between you and me, and see and plead my case, and deliver me out of your hand.”

16 So it was, when David had finished speaking these words to Saul, that Saul said, “Is this your voice, my son David?” And Saul lifted up his voice and wept. 17 Then he said to David: “You are more righteous than I; for you have rewarded me with good, whereas I have rewarded you with evil. 18 And you have shown this day how you have dealt well with me; for when the Lord delivered me into your hand, you did not kill me. 19 For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him get away safely? Therefore may the Lord reward you with good for what you have done to me this day. 20 And now I know indeed that you shall surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in your hand. 21 Therefore swear now to me by the Lord that you will not cut off my descendants after me, and that you will not destroy my name from my father’s house.” 22 So David swore to Saul. And Saul went home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.

Romans 5:6-11 - For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. 10 For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. 11 And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.

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1 Corinthians 13:5 - does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil;
Luke 6:31 - And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.
Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.

Message Points "Community": A Group Of People Living In The Same Place We Gather! We Gather For A Reason! We Communicate! It Is A Big Deal!

I Am Responsible For My Vulnerability
Understanding Is Greater Than Agreement
Vulnerability Leads To healing And Freedom

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1 Samuel 18:20-30 - Now Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved David. And they told Saul, and the thing pleased him. 21 So Saul said, “I will give her to him, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” Therefore Saul said to David a second time, “You shall be my son-in-law today.” 22And Saul commanded his servants, “Communicate with David secretly, and say, ‘Look, the king has delight in you, and all his servants love you. Now therefore, become the king’s son-in-law.’ ” 23 So Saul’s servants spoke those words in the hearing of David. And David said, “Does it seem to you a light thing to be a king’s son-in-law, seeing I am a poor and lightly esteemed man?” 24 And the servants of Saul told him, saying, “In this manner David spoke.”

25 Then Saul said, “Thus you shall say to David: ‘The king does not desire any dowry but one hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to take vengeance on the king’s enemies.’ ” But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines. 26 So when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to become the king’s son-in-law. Now the days had not expired; 27 therefore David arose and went, he and his men, and killed two hundred men of the Philistines. And David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full count to the king, that he might become the king’s son-in-law. Then Saul gave him Michal his daughter as a wife.

28 Thus Saul saw and knew that the Lord was with David, and that Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved him; 29 and Saul was still more afraid of David. So Saul became David’s enemy continually. 30 Then the princes of the Philistines went out to war. And so it was, whenever they went out, that David behaved more wisely than all the servants of Saul, so that his name became highly esteemed.

2 Samuel 11:1-5 - It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the people of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. 2 Then it happened one evening that David arose from his bed and walked on the roof of the king’s house. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing, and the woman was very beautiful to behold. 3 So David sent and inquired about the woman. And someone said, “Is this not Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?” 4 Then David sent messengers, and took her; and she came to him, and he lay with her, for she was cleansed from her impurity; and she returned to her house. 5 And the woman conceived; so she sent and told David, and said, “I am with child.”
Proverbs 18:1 - A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment.

Message Points (Dating Do's & Don'ts) 1. Do: Receive Insight 1. Don't: Remain Isolated 2. Do: Fight Passionately 2. Don't: Function Passively 3. Do: Act Courageously 3. Don't: Allow Compromise

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- 1 Samuel 18:1-4 -Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 Saul took him that day, and would not let him go home to his father’s house anymore. 3 Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul. 4 And Jonathan took off the robe that was on him and gave it to David, with his armor, even to his sword and his bow and his belt.

- John 15:15 -No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.

Message Points (Components Of A Covenant Crew)

Connection
Alignment
Resolve
Evidence

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By Pastor Brandon Dirmann

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- Luke 16:10 - He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much.

- Matthew 6:5-6 - “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

- 1 Samuel 16:7 - But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

- Proverbs 5:21 - For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and He ponders all his paths.

- Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Message Points

The Results Are Determined By Your Heart
God Looks At Your Heart, Not Your Actions
God Is Faithful To Reward

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- Luke 16:10 -He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much.

- Galatians 6:7-9 -Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

- Proverbs 26:11 -As a dog returns to his own vomit,
So a fool repeats his folly.

Message Points

You Will Reap What You Sow
You Do What You Know
You Will Be The Direction You Go

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- Luke 16:10 - He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much.

- Romans 5:1-5 - Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

- Hebrews 12:11 - Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

Message Points

Trials = Endurance
Endurance = Character
Character = Hope

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- James 4:7-10 - Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.

- Galatians 3:2-5 - This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? 3 Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh? 4 Have you suffered so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain? 5 Therefore He who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you, does He do it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?—

- Psalm 100:4 - Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

- Proverbs 4:25-27 - Let your eyes look straight ahead,
And your eyelids look right before you.
26 Ponder the path of your feet,
And let all your ways be established.
27 Do not turn to the right or the left;
Remove your foot from evil.

Message Points (3 Keys To Drawing Near To God)

Celebration
Consecration
Concentration

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- Galatians 5:16-21 - I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

- Jonah 3:10 - Then God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God relented from the disaster that He had said He would bring upon them, and He did not do it.

- Jonah 4:1-11 - But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he became angry. 2 So he prayed to the Lord, and said, “Ah, Lord, was not this what I said when I was still in my country? Therefore I fled previously to Tarshish; for I know that You are a gracious and merciful God, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, One who relents from doing harm. 3 Therefore now, O Lord, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live!”

4 Then the Lord said, “Is it right for you to be angry?” 5 So Jonah went out of the city and sat on the east side of the city. There he made himself a shelter and sat under it in the shade, till he might see what would become of the city. 6 And the Lord God prepared a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that it might be shade for his head to deliver him from his misery. So Jonah was very grateful for the plant. 7 But as morning dawned the next day God prepared a worm, and it so damaged the plant that it withered. 8 And it happened, when the sun arose, that God prepared a vehement east wind; and the sun beat on Jonah’s head, so that he grew faint. Then he wished death for himself, and said, “It is better for me to die than to live.”

9 Then God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry about the plant?” And he said, “It is right for me to be angry, even to death!” 10 But the Lord said, “You have had pity on the plant for which you have not labored, nor made it grow, which came up in a night and perished in a night. 11 And should I not pity Nineveh, that great city, in which are more than one hundred and twenty thousand persons who cannot discern between their right hand and their left—and much livestock?”

- Hebrews 12:1-2 - Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Message Points (6 Toxic Obsessions)

Worthiness
Emotion
"I"
Gazing
Happenings
Timing

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- Luke 12:22-32 - Then He said to His disciples, “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on. 23 Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. 24 Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds? 25 And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? 26 If you then are not able to do the least, why are you anxious for the rest? 27 Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 28 If then God so clothes the grass, which today is in the field and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith?

29 “And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. 30 For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things. 31 But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you. 32 “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

- Philippians 4:6-7 - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

- Philippians 4:19 - And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

- 2 Kings 6:15-20 - And when the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army, surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?”

16 So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 17 And Elisha prayed, and said, “Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 18 So when the Syrians came down to him, Elisha prayed to the Lord, and said, “Strike this people, I pray, with blindness.” And He struck them with blindness according to the word of Elisha.

19 Now Elisha said to them, “This is not the way, nor is this the city. Follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom you seek.” But he led them to Samaria.

20 So it was, when they had come to Samaria, that Elisha said, “Lord, open the eyes of these men, that they may see.” And the Lord opened their eyes, and they saw; and there they were, inside Samaria!

- Psalm 91:1-11 - He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” 3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from the perilous pestilence. 4 He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler. 5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day, 6 Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.

7 A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you. 8 Only with your eyes shall you look, And see the reward of the wicked. 9 Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place, 10 No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; 11 For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways.

Message Points

(1) Fear Is a Liar

(2) Can You See It?

(3) The Secret Place

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- Galatians 5:16-20 - I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

- Mark 9:14-29 - And when He came to the disciples, He saw a great multitude around them, and scribes disputing with them. 15 Immediately, when they saw Him, all the people were greatly amazed, and running to Him, greeted Him. 16 And He asked the scribes, “What are you discussing with them?” 17 Then one of the crowd answered and said, “Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a mute spirit. 18 And wherever it seizes him, it throws him down; he foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth, and becomes rigid. So I spoke to Your disciples, that they should cast it out, but they could not.”

19 He answered him and said, “O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him to Me.” 20 Then they brought him to Him. And when he saw Him, immediately the spirit convulsed him, and he fell on the ground and wallowed, foaming at the mouth. 21 So He asked his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” And he said, “From childhood. 22 And often he has thrown him both into the fire and into the water to destroy him. But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.”

23 Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” 24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” 25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, He rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, “Deaf and dumb spirit, I command you, come out of him and enter him no more!” 26 Then the spirit cried out, convulsed him greatly, and came out of him. And he became as one dead, so that many said, “He is dead.” 27 But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he arose.

28 And when He had come into the house, His disciples asked Him privately, “Why could we not cast it out?” 29 So He said to them, “This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting.”

- Proverbs 4:25-26 - Let your eyes look straight ahead,
And your eyelids look right before you.
26 Ponder the path of your feet,
And let all your ways be established.

- Ephesians 3:20 - Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

Message Points (What's Underneath Unbelief?)

Opinion Overload
Barrier Building
Situation Suffocation
Poverty Perspective

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- Galatians 5:16-19 - I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness,

- 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 - All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. 13 Foods for the stomach and the stomach for foods, but God will destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. 14 And God both raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by His power.

15 Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and make them members of a harlot? Certainly not! 16 Or do you not know that he who is joined to a harlot is one body with her? For “the two,” He says, “shall become one flesh.” 17 But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.

18 Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. 19 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? 20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

- Proverbs 4:20-23 - My son, give attention to my words;
Incline your ear to my sayings.
21 Do not let them depart from your eyes;
Keep them in the midst of your heart;
22 For they are life to those who find them,
And health to all their flesh.
23 Keep your heart with all diligence,
For out of it spring the issues of life.

- 2 Timothy 2:20-22 - But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. 21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. 22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Message Points (3 Keys To Fleeing & Following)

Investigate your intake!

Consider the cost!

Remember the reason!

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Scriptures (All NKJV)

- John 8:1-12 - But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Now early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. 3 Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, 4 they said to Him, “Teacher, [a]this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act. 5 Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned. But what do You say?” 6 This they said, testing Him, that they might have something of which to accuse Him. But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear.

7 So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” 8 And again He stooped down and wrote on the ground. 9 Then those who heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by one, beginning with the oldest even to the last. And Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. 10 When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?”

11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” 12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”

- Romans 3:23 - for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

- John 4:23 - But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.

Message Points (4 People Jesus Perceives Differently)

The Saint
The Sinner
The Spectator
The Savior

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Scriptures (All NKJV)

- John 6:26-35 - Jesus answered them and said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled. 27 Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.” 28 Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?” 29 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.” 30 Therefore they said to Him, “What sign will You perform then, that we may see it and believe You? What work will You do? 31 Our fathers ate the manna in the desert; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’ ”

32 Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” 34 Then they said to Him, “Lord, give us this bread always.” 35 And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.

- Matthew 5:17 - “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.

- 2 Corinthians 3:18 - But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.

- John 10:10 - The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

Message Points (4 Facts About Fulfillment)

Fulfillment isn't found here!
Fulfillment is freely given!
Fulfillment is forward-focused!
Fulfillment is forever ours!

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Scriptures (All NKJV)

- John 1:35-42 - Again, the next day, John stood with two of his disciples. 36 And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, “Behold the Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. 38 Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following, said to them, “What do you seek?” They said to Him, “Rabbi” (which is to say, when translated, Teacher), “where are You staying?”

39 He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where He was staying, and remained with Him that day (now it was about the tenth hour). 40 One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. 41 He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated, the Christ). 42 And he brought him to Jesus. Now when Jesus looked at him, He said, “You are Simon the son of Jonah. You shall be called Cephas” (which is translated, a stone).

- 1 Corinthians 2:9 - But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”

- 2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

Message Points (4 Things You'll Find As You Follow Jesus)

Devotion requires digging!
Adventure is assured!
Relationships are required!
Eternity is everything!

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1. YOU’RE THE LEADER OF YOUR HEART

2. YOU ARE THE PROTECTOR OF YOUR HEART

3. YOU’RE THE FEEDER OF YOUR HEART

1. YOU DETERMINE YOUR FRIENDS

2. YOUR FRIENDS DETERMINE YOUR CHARACTER

3. YOUR CHARACTER DETERMINES YOUR FUTURE

1. PURPOSE FOR TODAY & TOMORROW

2. POWER FOR WHATEVER IS AHEAD

3. PURIFICATION OR HEART & MOTIVE

4. POTENTIAL TO LEAD

1. WHAT GOD GIVES WE MUST STEWARD

2. WE STAY STIRRED BY FIXING OUR FOCUS

3. WHAT WE DON’T STEWARD BEGINS TO FADE

1. VISION BRINGS CLEAR DIRECTION

2. VISION BRINGS CONFIDENCE & FREEDOM FROM COMPARISON

3. VISION BRINGS A WEAPON TO FIGHT WITH

4. VISION COMES FROM GOD

1. GOD CARES ABOUT OUR HEARTS

2. BECAUSE OUR HEART IS WHO WE REALLY ARE

3. WE SHOULD GUARD OUR HEART ABOVE ALL ELSE

1. SAY NO TO YOUR FLESH

2. ABANDON YOUR ASPIRATIONS

3. FOLLOW DON’T LEAD

1. WORRY WILL DISTRACT YOU

2. THE PRIORITY OF LIFE IS HEARING GOD

3. SPENDING TIME WITH GOD IS DIFFERENT THAN HEARING GOD

1. HI MY NAME IS: LOVED BY GOD

2. HI MY NAME IS: FORGIVEN BY GOD

3. HI MY NAME IS: CHOSEN BY GOD

1. DO YOU HAVE TO BE TOLD TO PURSUE GOD?

2. ARE YOU MORE FOCUSED ON NOW OR WHAT'S AHEAD?

3. WHAT'S YOUR CURRENT EXCUSE?

1. RESPONSE IS REQUIRED

2.RESPONSE SHOULD BE IN COMMUNITY

3. RESPONSE IS POWERFUL BRINGS SUPERNATURAL POWER

1. IN JESUS WE HAVE BEEN FULLY SET FREE

2. FREEDOM MUST BE ATTAINED MAINTAINED

3. THE WORD IS OUR WEAPON & THE SPIRIT OUR POWER.

1. IN JESUS WE HAVE BEEN FULLY SET FREE

2. FREEDOM MJUST BE ATTAINED MAINTAINED

3. THE WORD IS OUR WEAPON & amp; THE SPIRIT OUR POWER

1. Church Is Family

2. Church Is A Body

3. Church Is An Army

1. You Must Be Born Again

2. You Must Be Water Baptized

3. You Must Be Baptized In The Holy Spirit

1. Transformation Happens Through the Word of God

2. Time in God's word is time with God

3. Through the person of the Holy Spirit

1. DETERMINE TO LIVE AN UNCOMPROMISING LIFE

2. MAKE AN EFFORT TO LIVE AN UNCOMPROMISING LIFE

3. TRUST GOD WITH THE RESULTS

1. JESUS COMMANDED US TO GROW

2. YOU CANNOT BE IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH SOMEONE YOU DON’T KNOW

3. YOU CANNOT REPRESENT SOMEONE OR SOMETHING YOU DON’T KNOW

4. YOU CANNOT EXPERIENCE THE LIFE HE HAS FOR YOU SHALLOW

5. GROWTH IS THE TRUEST FORM OF SELF DISCOVERY

1. Borders & Boundaries Eliminate Conflict

2. Good Relationship Are The Best Borders you can have

3. All of this is done in LOVE and with a GOOD heart

1. Giving Forgiveness Starts With Fully Receiving Forgiveness.

2. Because Of Jesus, You Have Been Fully & Freely Forgiven.

3. From Being Forgiven That You Can Give Forgiveness.

1 - Jesus came for My Family

2 - Not My Way, but His Way

3 - Good or Bad, Jesus wants More for My Family

1. IT'S TIME TO STOP ASKING QUESTIONS AND START WORKING

2. ALLOW GOD TO POUR HIMSELF INTO YOU

3. SET THE EXAMPLE

1. GOD WANTS TO SET YOU APART

2. GOD WANTS YOU USEFUL

3. GOD WANTS YOU TO BE PREPARED

1. YOU WILL FACE TEMPTATION IN THE WILDERNESS

2. THE TEMPTATION WILL BE TO GIVE UP, GIVE IN, & GET OUT

3. THE KEY TO THE WILDERNESS IS OBEDIENCE & ENDURANCE

1. GOD LEADS US INTO THE WILDERNESS

2. BECAUSE GOD HAS A PURPOSE & A PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE