Surfside Community Fellowship: Recent Episodes
Surfside Community Fellowship
At Surfside we want to create environments where people are equipped to pursue intimacy with God, develop community with insiders, and influence outsiders. Our purpose is to help people find their way home to Christ, so they can grow in Him and help others to find their way home to Christ.
We hope that you enjoy these sermons and pray that as you listen they may help you grow closer with God!
HOW CAN I WALK WITH JESUS DAILY?
1) BECAUSE YOU ARE LOVED, CARE FOR OTHERS Colossians 3:12-13 NIV
DO I TREAT OTHERS LIKE JESUS TREATS ME?
2) PUT ON LOVE AND LET PEACE RULE Colossians 3:14-15 NIV
IS PEACE RULING MY REACTIONS?
3) LET HIS MESSAGE CHANGE YOU AND OTHERS Colossians 3:16-17NIV
DOES HIS WORD DWELL DAILY IN ME?
HOW CAN I BE A GOOD CITIZEN OF HEAVEN
WHILE ON EARTH?
1) SET YOUR HEART ON THE KINGDOM OF GOD Colossians 3:1-4 NIV
Is your heart focused on His Kingdom and will?
2) PUT TO DEATH YOUR OLD KINGDOM HABITS Colossians 3:5-8 NIV
Are you abstaining from sinfulness and selfishness?
3) PUT ON YOUR CHRIST CENTERED SELF Colossians 3:9-11 NIV
Spend time daily, renewed in the knowledge of God
3 TRUTHS AS YOU GROW
1) KEEP CHRIST AT THE CENTER Colossians 2:6-8 NIV
Are you growing in your faith or distracted?
2) LIVE FROM HIS POWER, NOT YOURS Colossians 2:9-12 NIV
Have you submitted to his life and power?
3) DON’T TRADE JESUS FOR RELIGIOUS PRIDE Colossians 2:16-18,23 NIV
Is there any area of pride that you need to
surrender?
WHY MAKE JESUS FIRST IN YOUR LIFE?
1) JESUS SHOWS US GOD Colossians 1:15-17 NIV
DO YOU BELIEVE WHAT JESUS SAID?
2) JESUS BRINGS PEACE THROUGH THE CROSS Colossians 1:18-20 NIV
HAVE YOU RECEIVED HIS PEACE AND MERCY?
3) JESUS CHANGES US FOREVER Colossians 1:21-23,27 NIV
3 KEYS TO STANDING FIRM EACH DAY
1) FACE THE REAL BATTLE Ephesians 6:10-13 NIV
DO I FOCUS ON THE TRUE BATTLE EACH DAY?
2) WALK DAILY IN HIS ARMOR Ephesians 6:14-17 NIV
DO I CLOTHE MYSELF WITH CHRIST DAILY?
3) PRAY DURING THE BATTLE Ephesians 6:18-20 NIV
3 KEYS TO GROWING UP AS A CHRISTIAN
1) FOLLOW THE SPIRIT INTO HUMBLE UNITY Ephesians 4:1-6 NIV
2) USE YOUR GIFTS TO BUILD UP OTHERS Ephesians 4:7,11-13 NIV
3) SPEAK THE TRUTH IN LOVE TO HELP OTHERS Ephesians 4:14-16 NIV
HOW AM I RICH IN LOVE?
1) I CAN APPROACH GOD WITH CONFIDENCE Ephesians 3:10-13 NIV
2) HE GIVES ME POWER BY HIS SPIRIT Ephesians 3:14-17a NIV
3) I AM FILLED WITH THE FULLNESS OF GOD Ephesians 3:17b-19 NIV
HOW GRACE CHANGES US
1) RULED BY PASSION BEFORE GRACE Ephesians 2:1-3 NIV
2) RAISED BY GRACE TO LIFE IN CHRIST Ephesians 2:4-9 NIV
3) RENEWED TO SERVE WITH OTHERS Ephesians 2:10,19-22 NIV
WHY CHRISTIANS CAN BE SECURE
1) WE ARE CHOSEN Ephesians 1:3-4,11-14 NIV
2) WE ARE ADOPTED Ephesians 1:4b-10 NIV
3) WE ARE SECURE IN HIS POWER Ephesians 1:18-21 NIV
3 TRUTHS OF BOLD AND HUMBLE LOVE
1) BOLD LOVE ASKS EVEN WHEN UNCERTAIN Matthew 20:20-21 NIV
DO I BOLDLY BRING MY REAL DESIRES TO JESUS?
2) HUMBLE LOVE LISTENS WHEN CORRECTED Matthew 20:22-23 NIV
DO I STAY TEACHABLE WHEN CORRECTED?
3) TRUE LOVE SERVES WHEN DISAPPOINTED Matthew 20:24-28 NIV
- DO I CONTINUE TO SERVE WHEN I DON’T GET MY WAY?
WHY PERFORMANCE MAKES US MISERABLE
1) OUR OBEDIENCE CAN’T SAVE US Galatians 2:15-16 NIV
2) PERFORMANCE CAN’T CHANGE US Galatians 2:17-19 NIV
3) CHRIST IN US CHANGES EVERYTHING Galatians 2:20-21 NIV
WHY IS GRACE SO AMAZING?
1) GRACE RESCUES US THROUGH JESUS Galatians 1:3-10 NIV
2) THE GOSPEL COMES FROM GOD, NOT MAN Galatians 1:13-24 NIV
3) GRACE COMPLETELY CHANGES US Galatians 1:11-12 NIV
WE CAN MOVE FROM FEAR TO FAITH WHEN
1) WE OVERCOME THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS 1 John 5:4-5 NIV
Have I put my faith in Christ?
2) WE BELIEVE GOD’S WORDS ABOUT JESUS 1 John 5:9-10 NIV
- Do I believe what God’s Word says when I have questions?
3) JESUS OPENS OUR MINDS TO THE TRUTH 1 John 5:20 NIV
1) LOVE SHOWS UP AT THE PERFECT TIME 1 John 4:9-12 NIV
Do I love others because God loves me?
2) PERFECT LOVE GIVES ALL FOR US 1 John 3:16-18 NIV
Have I thanked God for his sacrificial love for me?
3) PERFECT LOVE IS GOD’S LOVE FOR US 1 John 4:16-19 NIV
- Have I Accepted God’s Perfect Love?
1) BEING GOD’S CHILD DEFINES WHAT YOU DO 1 John 3:1-3,9-10 NIV
HAVE I TRULY SURRENDERED MY LIFE TO CHRIST?
2) WE ACT IN LOVE AND LIVE IN HIS LOVE 1 John 3:16-18 NIV
\DO I LIVE AND GIVE IN THE LOVE OF GOD?
3) WE CAN REST AND RECEIVE ACCEPTANCE 1 John 3:19-24 NIV
- AM I CONFIDENT IN HIS TRUTH AND POWER?
MAKING CHOICES THAT WILL LAST
1) CHOOSE HIS WILL OVER LOVING THE WORLD 1 John 2:12,15-17 NIV
AM I CHOOSING THE WORLDS VALUES OVER CHRIST?
* 2) CHOOSE HIS TRUTH OVER LIES 1 John 2:18-23,26 NIV
- AM I DISPLACING WORLDLY LIES WITH HIS TRUTH?
3) CHOOSE HIS SPIRIT AND ABIDE IN HIM 1 John 2:27-29 NIV - HOW CAN I ABIDE IN HIM MORE EACH DAY?
WHY WE DON’T NEED TO LIVE IN SHAME
1) JESUS TAKES CARE OF OUR SIN PROBLEM 1 John 2:1-2 NIV
2) LOVING JESUS CHANGES WHAT WE DO 1 John 2:3-6 NIV
IS LOVING CHRIST EVIDENT BY MY OBEDIENCE?
3) LOVE AND FORGIVENESS BRING LIGHT 1 John 2:9-11 NIV
HOW TO WALK IN AUTHENTICITY
1) SHARE ABOUT JESUS AUTHENTICALLY 1 John 1:1-4 NIV
AM I AUTHENTICALLY SHARING JESUS WITH OTHERS?
2) LET GOD’S LIGHT SHINE IN ALL AREAS 1 John 1:5-7 NIV
* IS THERE ANYTHING I AM KEEPING IN THE DARK?
3) BE AUTHENTIC ABOUT YOUR FAILURES/SIN 1 John 1:8-10 NIV
person is powerful and effective. James 5:16 NIV
- HAVE I BEEN HONEST ABOUT MY FAILURES/SIN?
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT HABITS? Acts 2:41-42 NIV
1) GROW DEEP IN HIS WORD
2) SERVE, STUDY, AND GROW TOGETHER
They devoted themselves….to fellowship, to the breaking of
bread… Acts 2:42 NIV
- HOW CAN I SERVE, STUDY AND GROW WITH OTHERS?
3) GROW IN THE HABIT OF LISTENING PRAYER
They devoted themselves to … prayer. Acts 2:42 NIV
HOW TO LOVE GOD AND OTHERS
1) WALK IN GRATITUDE AND THANKSGIVING Joshua 24:9-13 NIV
- DO I EXPRESS GRATITUDE AND THANKFULNESS?
2) BE COMMITTED AND FAITHFUL Joshua 24:14-15 NIV
AM I FAITHFUL AND COMMITED WHEN IT’S HARD?
3) SACRIFICE AND GET RID OF DISTRACTIONS Joshua 24:21-24 NIV
- AM I WILLING TO SACRIFICE DISTRACTIONS?
HOW TO PRAY IN POWER
1) BE TRUSTWORTHY AND HAVE INTEGRITY Joshua 10:6-8 NIV
Is there any area where I’m not trustworthy?
2) PRAYER AND FAITH REQUIRE ACTION Joshua 10:9-14 NIV
- Is there any area I need to act on my faith?
3) DON’T FIGHT LIES ABOUT YOU Joshua 10:20-21NIV
Father, take care of those who falsely accuse me
WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM DEFEAT
1) NOT SEEKING GOD LEADS TO TROUBLE Joshua 7:2-5 NIV
Is there any area in my life where I’m not seeking God?
2) SIN IMPACTS MORE THAN JUST THE SINNER Joshua 7:20-21,24-25 NIV
- Is there any area I need to make right with God/others?
3) GOD RESTORES US WHEN WE OBEY Joshua 8:1-2 NIV
HOW DO I WAIT FOR GOD TO MOVE?
1) ALWAYS START WITH WORSHIP Joshua 6:6-7 NIV
- How can I start each day with worship?
2) BE FAITHFUL AND PATIENT IN THE MUNDANE Joshua 6:10-14 NIV
Is there any area of disobedience I need to confess?
3) OBEY AND TRUST GOD FOR THE VICTORY Joshua 6:20-21,25 NIV
- Can I trust God despite what seems to be?
HOW TO WALK IN COURAGEOUS FAITH
1) OBEDIENT PREPARATION – FOLLOWING
GOD’S PRESENCE
Joshua 3:1-6 NIV
- God often asks for preparation and obedience
before He moves.
2) FAITH IN ACTION – STEPPING FORWARD
BEFORE GOD MOVES
Joshua 3:7-13 NIV
- God’s power is often revealed after we take the
first step of faith.
3) GOD’S POWER REVEALED - OBEDIENCE
LEADS TO VICTORY
Joshua 3:14-17 NIV
- When God’s people obey in faith, God shows His
power in unmistakable ways.
HOW TO GROW IN YOUR FAITH THIS YEAR
1) DEVELOP A FEW CONSISTENT HABITS Colossians 2:4-7 NIV
3 HABITS OF CHRISTIANS FOR GROWTH
- SPEND TIME ALONE IN HIS WORD AND PRAYER
- TIME WITH OTHER BELIEVERS
- STUDY HIS WORD INTENTIONALLY WITH OTHERS
2) BEWARE OF DISTRACTIONS Colossians 2: 8-10 NIV
3 DISTRACTIONS TO AVOID
- BEWARE OF TRYING TO EARN GOD’S LOVE
- BEWARE OF THE GOOD RATHER THAN THE BEST
- BEWARE OF TRAPS THE BIBLE WARNS ABOUT
3) REMIND YOURSELF WHO YOU ARE Colossians 2:11-15 NIV
CHANGE YOUR THINKING ABOUT YOURSELF
- STUDY VERSES ABOUT YOUR IDENTITY
- TAKE WRONG THOUGHTS CAPTIVE
- THANK JESUS FOR WHO YOU ARE IN HIM
REFLECT, MOVE ON, REACH
1) REFLECT- I’M NOT THERE YET
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived
at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ
Jesus took hold of me. Philippians 3:12 NIV
- Name an area you want God to help you to overcome or
help you improve on this year.
2) MOVE ON - FORGET WHAT IS BEHIND
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken
hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and
straining toward what is ahead, Philippians 3:13 NIV
- Confess one thing you need to stop hiding.
- Release one thing you keep replaying.
- Forgive one person.
3) HE CHANGES YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has
called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 NIV
TRUTHS ABOUT THE LOVE OF JESUS
1) HE CAME FOR ALL Matthew 2:1-2 NIV
REMIND ME THAT YOUR LOVE IS FOR ALL
2) HIS LOVE GIVES STRENGTH FOR THE JOURNEY Matthew 2:9-10 NIV
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FILL ME WITH YOUR LOVE SO I CAN LOVE OTHERS
3) HIS LOVE IS SACRIFICIAL Matthew 2:11-12 NIV -
LORD MAKE ME A WILLING SACRIFICE
REMEMBERING GOD IS WITH US
1) HE IS WITH US IN CONFUSION/ UNCERTAINTY Matthew 1:18-20 NIV
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GOD IS WITH ME IN CONFUSION/UNCERTAINTY
2) HE IS WITH US IN OUR FEAR AND PURPOSE Matthew 1:20-21 NIV -
GOD IS WITH ME IN FEAR AND PURPOSE
3) HE IS WITH US IN DIFICULT OBEDIENCE Matthew 1:22-25 NIV
3 SURPRISING WAYS THAT
THE GOOD NEWS OF CHRISTMAS BRINGS JOY
1) HE INCLUDES YOU IN HIS PLAN Luke 2:8-10 NIV
LORD THANK YOU THAT YOU INCLUDE ALL2) HIS FAVOR TURNS MY FEAR TO JOY Luke 2:10-14 NIV
- LORD THANK YOU FOR THE JOY OF YOUR FAVOR
3) HE BRINGS JOY TO OTHERS THROUGH ME Luke 2:15-20 NIV
HOW DOES JESUS BRING LIGHT IN DARKNESS
1) HE LIFTS THOSE WHO FEEL OVERLOOKED Isaiah 9:1-3 NIV
- Thank you that you notice when I feel overlooked
2) HE BRINGS PEACE FROM OUR BURDENS Isaiah 9:4-6 NIV
3) HE ESTABLISHES AN ETERNAL KINGDOM Isaiah 9:7 NIV
3 WAYS THAT FAITH WORKS WHEN LIFE STINKS
1) FAITH STANDS STRONG IN TESTING James 1:1-4 NIV
Lord, help me choose joy in trials
2) FAITH SEEKS WISDOM IN TROUBLE James 1:5-8 NIV
- Lord, give me wisdom to walk faithfully with you
3) FAITH ANTICIPATES THE TROPHY James 1:9-12 NIV
HOW TO FACE TEMPTATION
1) TRUST IN GOD’S GOODNESS James 1:13-18 NIV
- Lord, help me to always trust in your goodness
2) HUMBLE YOURSELF AND RECEIVE HIS WORD James 1:19-21 NIV - Lord, I humble my heart for your word to take root
3) PRACTICE HIS WORD DAILY James 1:22-27 NIV
The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests
with the Lord. Proverbs 21:31 NIV
- Lord, help me obey you in words and deeds
HOW TO LIVE THE JOY FILLED LIFE
1) FOCUS ON CHRIST, NOT CIRCUMSTANCES Philippians 4:11-13 NIV
* Lord, help me to focus on your presence
2) VALUE OTHERS / SACRIFICE FOR Philippians 2:1-8 NIV
- Lord, help me give, knowing all you’ve given me
3) FORGIVE THE PAST AND MOVE FORWARD Philippians 4:6-9 NIV
- Lord, help me move forward and forgive the past
HOW TO LIVE A LIFE OF CONTENTMENT
1) SEEK GOD’S FACE NOT HIS HAND Philippians 4:10-13 NIV
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Lord, help me focus on your presence
2) CHOOSE GENEROSITY AND GRATITUDE Philippians 4:14-18 NIV -
Lord, help me give knowing all you’ve given me
3) TRUST GOD’S RICHES NOT YOUR RESOURCES Philippians 4:19-20 NIV -
Lord, I rely on you to provide as I obey you
HOW TO WALK IN DAILY PEACE
1) STAND FIRM IN THE UNITY OF Philippians 4:1-3 NIV
- Lord, I choose peace through fellowship
2) HUMBLY SURRENDER CONTROL TO GOD Philippians 4:4-7 NIV
Lord, I surrender all to you.
3) RESET YOUR THOUGHTS WITH WONDER Philippians 4:8-9 NIV
- Lord, I choose to count my blessings today.
THREE REMINDERS WHEN YOU FEEL STUCK
1) LEAN FORWARD AND LET GO Philippians 3:12-14 NIV
2) REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE ALREADY Philippians 3: 15-17 NIV
3) REMEMBER WHO YOU WILL BE Philippians 3:18-21 NIV
THREE STEPS TO RESTORE YOUR JOY
1) RELEASE AND REFOCUS Philippians 3:1-3 NIV
2) REJECT COMPARISON AND EARNING LOVE Philippians 3:4-7 NIV
3) REPLACE FEELINGS OF FAILURE WITH FAITH Philippians 3:8-11 NIV
HOW TO BE SHINING LIGHTS IN A DARK WORLD
Matthew 5:14-16 NIV
1) Working Out Your Salvation Philippians 2:12-13 N
HOW CAN WE WALK IN UNITY WITH OTHERS?
1) UNITY BEGINS WITH HUMILITY Philippians 2:1-4 NIV
- Lord, I desire to be humble so I can walk in unity
2) UNITY GROWS WHEN WE LOVE LIKE JESUS Philippians 2:5-8 NIV - Lord, help me love like Jesus
3) UNITY DRAWS OTHERS AS WE LIFT UP JESUS Philippians 2:9-11 NIV
THREE TRUTHS WHEN LIFE GETS COMPLICATED
1) OUR STRUGGLE CAN ADVANCE HIS MISSION Philippians 1:12-14 NIV
- Lord, help me trust you with my mess
2) THE WRONGS OF OTHERS DON’T STOP GOD Philippians 1:15-21 NIV
- Lord, help me know no one can stop your plan
3) COMPLICATION CAN CLARIFY OUR PURPOSE Philippians
1:22-30 NIV
- Lord, help me remember what matters most
GETTING STRENGTH FROM DAILY JOY
1) JOY BEGINS WITH GRATITUDE AND WORSHIP Philippians 1:1-5 NIV
- Lord, help me to walk in gratitude and worship
2) JOY GROWS THROUGH PRAYER/PARTNERSHIP Philippians 1:6-8 NIV
3) JOY IS ROOTED IN GOD’S PURPOSE/LOVE Philippians 1:9-11 NIV
TRUTHS ABOUT FINDING JESUS IS THE WAY
1) HE KNOWS OUR DOUBTS AND FEARS John 20:1-10 NIV
- Lord, help me confront my doubts and fears
2) HE KNOWS US BY NAME John 20:15-18 NIV
- Lord, remind me that you know me by name
3) HE INVITES US TO BELIEVE John 20:26-29 NIV - Lord, I choose to believe
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE GO AND GROW
1) WE WALK IN GRACE AND TRUTH Acts 15:8-15a NIV
- Father, help me speak your truth with grace
2) WE GO WHERE GOD LEADS Acts 16:6-10 NIV
Lord, help me to follow your guidance each day
3) WE BRING POWER IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES Acts 16:23-33 NIV
- Father, use me to bring others home to you
TRUTHS ABOUT REACHING OUT TO OTHERS
1) GOD CALLS AND EQUIPS US TO GO Acts 13:2-6a NIV
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TRUE PRAYER AND WORSHIP LEAD TO ACTION
2) EXPECT BLESSINGS AND OPPOSITION Acts 13:43-52 NIV -
RECOGNIZE OPPOSITION AS A BLESSING
3) GATHER AND GROW WITH OTHERS Acts 14:21-23 NIV
WHEN WE OBEY GOD’S GUIDANCE
1) GOD CALLS ON US TO Change Acts 11:2-4,13-18 NIV
- Are you resisting something new God is doing?
2) GOD USES TRIALS TO GROW US AND OTHERS Acts 11:19-21,25-26 NIV
- Lord, help me bring hope to others
3) WE HAVE PEACE IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES Acts 12:6-7,15-17 NIV
- Father, give me your peace in all circumstances
HOW REAL TRANSFORMATION HAPPENS
1) TRANSFORMATION STARTS WITH Jesus Acts 9:1-9 NIV
- Lord, help me surrender all to you
2) TRANSFORMATION REQUIRES OBEDIENCE Acts 10:3-6 NIV
- Lord, I place every sin at your throne, change me
3) TRANSFORMATION LEADS TO A NEW MISSION Acts 10:14-18,39-43,48 NIV
- Lord, help me surrender to your mission for me
HOW OPPOSITION BECOMES OPPORTUNITY
1) OPPOSITION EXPOSES YOUR FAITH Acts 7:51-60 NIV
- Lord, give me courage to stand for you
2) STRUGGLE BECOMES STRENGTH Romans 8:28 NIV
- Lord, I choose to trust your promises
3) PERSECUTION FUELS YOUR PURPOSE Acts 8:34-39 NIV
- Lord, show me who to reach out to today
HOW TO GROW THROUGH CHALLENGES
1) ASK FOR COURAGE TO OBEY GOD Acts 5:17-21,27-29 NIV- Lord, give me courage to obey you
2) SURRENDER AND REJOICE IN SUFFERING Acts 5:33-34,41-42 NIV
- Lord, bless me as I surrender in struggle
3) SERVE OTHERS WITH JOY Acts 6:1-5a,7 NIV
- Lord, multiply my gifts as I serve others
THREE KEYS TO BOLDNESS
1) FAITH IN CHRIST Acts 3:9-16 NIV
- Lord, grow my faith in you
2) SPENDING TIME WITH CHRIST AND HIS WORD Acts 4: 7-13 NIV
- Lord, teach me to study and pray
3) PRAYER AND UNITY WITH OTHER BELIEVERS Acts 4:31-35 NIV
- Lord, thank you for my community of believers
HOW TO AWAKEN TO GOD’S PRESENCE
1) BELIEVE GOD’S PROMISES Luke 24: 13-26 NIV
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DO YOU BELIEVE GOD OR CIRCUMSTANCES?
2) MEDITATE ON HIS WORD Luke 24:27-32 NIV -
ARE YOU BEING FED IN GOD’S WORD?
3) ACT ON THE TRUTH IN FAITH Luke 23:33-35 NIV
- ARE YOU BEING OBEDIENT TO HIS WORD?
3 WAYS JESUS’ SACRIFICE SHOWS HE LOVES YOU
1) LOVES YOU ENOUGH TO TAKE YOUR PLACE Luke 23:18-25 NIV
-HAVE YOU ACCEPTED HIS FREE GIFT?
2) LOVES YOU ENOUGH TO SUFFER FOR YOU Luke 23:33-38,39-43 NIV
- ARE YOU WILLING TO SUFFER FOR HIM?
3) LOVES YOU ENOUGH TO BRING YOU TO GOD Luke 23:44-49 NIV
- HAVE YOU ACCEPTED YOUR ACCESS TO GOD?
JESUS UNDERSTANDS YOUR SORROW
1) THE SORROW OF BETRAYAL Luke 22:4-6,47-48 NIV
- SURRENDER YOUR PAIN TO JESUS
2) THE SORROW OF FAILURE Luke 22:31-34,54-62 NIV
- CONFESS YOUR FAILURES TO JESUS
3) THE SORROW OF BEING ATTACKED Luke 22:63-71 NIV
- REMEMBER,GOD KNOWS THE TRUTH AND IS WORKING
THREE PRIORITIES IN THE END TIMES
1) TRUST GOD FOR WISDOM, NOT WORRY
Luke 21:10-19 NIV
- SURRENDER YOUR WORRIES TO CHRIST
2) ANCHOR YOUR HOPE IN HIS PROMISES
Luke 21:27-33 NIV
- MEDITATE ON SCRIPTURE AND ETERNITY
3) REFOCUS, WATCH, AND PRAY
Luke 21:34-36 NIV
- PRAY EXPECTANTLY, NOT FEARFULLY
HOW TO SEEK THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS
1) SEEK THE DIVINE WISDOM OF JESUS
Luke 20:1-8 NIV
- ASK FOR THE WISDOM OF CHRIST
2) SEEK THE PRIORITIES OF JESUS
Luke 20:21-26 NIV
- SEEK THE PRIORITIES OF CHRIST
3) SEEK TO KNOW JESUS AS GOD
Luke 20:37-44 NIV
- SURRENDER TO JESUS AS SAVIOR AND LORD
HOW TO FIND THE JOY OF OBEDIENCE
1) SEEK TO SACRIFICE FOR GOD Luke 19:1-4 NIV
2) SEEK TO PLEASE GOD Luke 19:32-35 NIV
3) SEEK TO BE TRANSFORMED Luke19:8-10 NIV
1) REMEMBER WHAT JESUS DID Philippians 3: 12 NIV
2) LEAVE THE PAST TO PERSUE THE FUTURE Philippians 3:13-14 NIV
WHY GOD’S GIFT IS THE GREATEST
1) IT’S A GIFT OF LOVE John 3:16-17 NIV
2) IT’S AN ETERNAL GIFT John 1:1-5 NIV
3) IT’S A GIFT OF HIS PRESENCE Matthew 1: 20-23 NIV
LESSONS FROM THE FIRST MANGER GUESTS
1) THERE’S JOYFUL NEWS FOR ALL Luke 2:8-11NIV
- DO I KNOW THE GOOD NEWS FOR ALL?
2) I NEED TO RESPOND TO THE TRUTH Luke 2:16-18 NIV
- DO I HAVE DELAYED OBEDIENCE?
3) I NEED TO THANK AND PRAISE GOD Luke2:19-20 NIV
THE PERFECTION OF GOD’S SURPRISES
1) GOD’S PERFECT TIMING Luke 2: 1-3 NIV
ARE YOU OPEN TO GOD USING YOU TODAY?
2) GOD ALLOWS PERFECT STRUGGLES Luke 2:4-7 NIV
-ARE YOU TRUSTING GOD IN THE STRUGGLES?
3) GOD’S PERFECT MESSAGE Luke2: 8-14 NIV
-ARE YOU EXPERIENCING THE JOY OF CHRIST?
THREE THANKFUL TRUTHS ABOUT SURPRISES
1) EMBRACE GOD’S SUPRISES Luke 1: 26-38 NIV
* HUMBLE YOURSELF AND TRUST GOD
2) MULTIPLY JOY BY SHARING
-ARE YOU TRUSTING GOD IN THE STRUGGLES?
3) GOD’S PERFECT MESSAGE Luke2: 8-14 NIV
-ARE YOU EXPERIENCING THE JOY OF CHRIST?
THREE THANKFUL TRUTHS ABOUT FAITH
1) PRACTICE SMALL BUT GRATEFUL FAITH Luke 17: 5-6, 11-19 NIV
TAKE TIME TO BE THANKFUL DAILY
2) SEEK HUMBLE AND REPENTANT FAITH Luke 18:9-14 NIV
CONFESS ANY PRIDE OR SELF PROMOTION
3) RECALL YOU ONLY NEED CHILDLIKE FAITH Luke 18:15-17 NIV
-ASK FOR THE FAITH OF A CHILD
WHY DOES GOD LOVE THE LOST?
1) GOD REJOICES OVER REPENTANCE Luke 15:1-7, 10 NIV
THANK GOD FOR WANTING TO KNOW YOU
2) GOD LONGS FOR US TO COME HOME Luke 15:11-12, 17-24 NIV
HELP OTHERS FIND THE WAY HOME
3) THE FOCUS IS ON ETERNITY Luke 16:25-31 NIV
3 AREAS WHERE WE CAN REPENT AND OBEY
1) REPENT FROM THE DESIRE TO BE HONORED Luke 14:7-11 NIV
SEEK TO HONOR CHRIST WITH YOUR LIFE
2) REPENT FROM SELFISH GIVING Luke 14:12-14 NIV
GIVE UNSELFISHLY ESPECIALLY TO THE WEAK
3) REPENT FROM LOW SACRIFICE CHRISTIANITY Luke 14:26-33 NIV
- SURRENDER ALL AREAS TO CHRIST
HOW TO MOVE FROM WORRY TO FAITH
1) PRAY EXPECTANTLY Luke 11:1-4,8 NIV
READ GOD’S WORD DISCOVERING HIS POWER
2) PRAY PERSISTANTLY Luke 11:9-13 NIV
KEEP HOPING AND ASKING WHILE WAITING
3) REFOCUS ON GOD’S PROVISION Luke 12:22-32 NIV
- RECOGNIZE GOD’S POWER AND BLESSINGS
HOW TO DEVELOP THE PRIORITIES OF CHRIST
1) PREPARATION AND OBEDIENCE Luke 12:35-37, 40 NIV
BE OBEDIENT TO HIS WILL DAILY
2) REPENTANCE AND GRACE Luke 13:1-5, 8-9 NIV
3) PURSUING AND KNOWING HIM Luke 13: 22-27 NIV
- FOLLOW BY SURRENDERING TO HIS WORD
THE DISTRACTIONS OF BEING AND DOING
1) MANY THINGS OR THE MAIN THING? Luke 10: 25-29 NIV
- PRAISE AND CONTINUALLY THANK GOD
2) KNOWING OR GOING? Luke 9:30-37 NIV
- YOUR GIFTS TO BLESS OTHERS
3) THE URGENT OR THE IMPORTANT? Luke 10:38-42 NIV
- DAILY TIME IN HIS WORD/PRACTICING HIS PRESENCE
WHAT DOES IT COST TO FOLLOW JESUS?
1) SACRIFICING WHAT I HAVE TO HIM Luke 9:10-17 NIV
2) TAKING UP MY CROSS DAILY Luke 9:21-26 NIV
3) HUMBLING MY HEART IN HIS PRESENCE Luke 9:44-48 NIV
HOW TO GROW IN THE POWER OF JESUS
1) GROW BY PREPARING YOUR HEART Luke 8: 4-8, 11-15 NIV
2) GROW BY FACING THE STORMS Luke 8: 22-25 NIV
3) GROW BY WALKING IN FAITH Luke 8: 42b-48 NIV
HOW TO OVERCOME DOUBT TO WALK IN FAITH
1) RECOGNIZE THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS Luke 7: 1-10 NIV
2) IF YOU DOUBT, REMEMBER GOD’S MIRACLES Luke 7: 20-23 NIV
3) ABANDON ALL TO WORSHIP JESUS Luke 7:37-38, 44-50 NIV
THREE WAYS THAT JESUS CALLS US
1) THE CALL TO TRUST HIM FULLY Luke 5:3-7 NIV
2) THE CALL TO ENDURE Luke 5:18-21 NIV
3) THE CALL TO WALK IN FAITH Luke 5:22-26 NIV
THE PARADOXES OF HAPPINESS
1) HAPPINESS COMES FROM ETERNAL FOCUS Luke 6:17, 20-21 NIV
2) GIVE AND YOU WILL RECEIVE Luke 6: 27-28, 31, 37-38, 41-42 NIV
3) GOOD FRUIT IS FROM A HEALTHY HEART Luke 6:43-45 NCV
4) THE FOUNDATION MATTERS THE MOST Luke 6:46-49 NIV
HOW TO PREPARE FOR CHRIST IN YOU
1) REPENT AND RECEIVE FORGIVENESS Luke 3: 3-6 NIV
2) BE AUTHENTIC AND SHARING Luke 3: 7-14 NIV
3) HUMBLE YOURSELF AND POINT TO JESUS Luke 3: 15-18 NIV
RESPONDING TO TEMPTATION
1) TEMPTATION OF WRONG DESIRES Luke 4:3-4, 9-13 NIV
2) TEMPTATION TO ONLY SPEAK LOVE Luke 4:22 NIV
3) TEMPTATION TO CHOOSE PEOPLE OVER GOD Luke 4:42-44 NIV
THREE WAYS TO TRUST IN GOD’S TIMING
1) ACT WHEN IT’S TIME FOR RESOLUTION Esther 8: 3-6 NIV
2) OBEY DURING THE TIME OF REDEMPTION Esther 9: 16-17 NIV
3) DON’T NEGLECT TIME FOR REJOICING Esther 9: 20-22 NIV
TRUTHS ABOUT SOWING AND REAPING
1) CONSEQUENCES TAKE TIME Esther 7:1-4 NIV
2) WE REAP WHAT WE SOW Esther 7:5-8 NIV
3) WE REAP MORE AND LATER THAN WE SOW Esther 7: 9-10, 8:1-2 NIV
HOW GOD PREPARES US DURING TOUGH TIMES
1) GOD USES ORDINARY PEOPLE AND MOMENTS Esther 6: 1- 4 NIV
2) GOD PROVIDES FAVOR DURING FEAR Esther 6: 6-10 NIV
3) GOD SHOWS OUR ENEMIES OUR BLESSINGS Esther 6: 11-14 NIV
3 TRAITS OF PEOPLE WHO MAKE GODLY PLANS
1) COURAGEOUS OBEDIENCE Esther 5:1-3 NIV
2) CONTROLLED AND PATIENT PLANNING Esther 5:4-8 NIV
3) CONSCIOUS OF EVIL BUT DOING GOOD Esther 5:11-14 NIV
HOW TO HANDLE TIMES LIKE THESE
1) UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGE YOU FACE Esther 4:1-3, 6-8 NIV
2) CHOOSE TO WALK IN HIS PURPOSE Esther 4:9-12 NIV Esther 4:15-17 NIV
THREE TRUTHS ABOUT ENEMIES
1) POWER AND CONTROL ARE THE GOAL Esther 3:1-4 NIV
2) THEY SEEK TO DESTROY Esther 3: 5-9 NIV
3) THEY ESCALATE CONFUSION Esther 3:10-11,14-15 NIV
WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE DOES GOD BLESS?
1) COMPASSIONATE/SERVE IN DIFFICULT TIMES Esther 2:4-7 NIV
2) LISTEN TO WISDOM IN UNCERTAINTY Esther 2::8-11NIV
3) HUMBLE / THOUGHTFUL WHEN PROMOTED Esther 2:15-18 NIV
LESSONS TO LEARN FROM DIFFICULT PLACES
1) IMPULSIVE DECISIONS MULTIPLY DIFFICULTY Esther 1:9-12 NIV
- SO, THINK LONG TERM (ETERNITY)
2) FOOLISH ADVICE INCREASES TROUBLE Esther 1:16-18 NIV
- SO, ASK THE SPIRIT TO ENLIGHTEN HIS WORD
3) ACTING IN CONTROL AND ANGER DESTROYS Esther 1:19-22 NIV
- SO, RELEASE CONTROL TO GOD AND HIS LOVE
GOD WINS SO WE CAN WIN
1) WE ARE BLESSED BY OBEDIENCE Revelation 1:3-5a NIV
2) WE LIVE WITH THE HOPE OF HEAVEN Revelation 21:22-27 NIV
3) WE ENJOY IN THE PRESENCE OF Jesus Revelation 22:1-5 NIV
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE WATER OF LIFE
1) ARE YOU INVITED TO THE WEDDING PARTY? Revelation 19: 7-9 NIV
2) DO YOU KNOW JUSTICE AND JUDGEMENT? Revelation 19: 11, 14-16 NIV
3) HAVE YOU ACCEPTED THE FAITH INVITE? Revelation 21: 1-4,6 NIV
HOW TO HAVE DAILY VICTORY IN CHRIST
1) RECOGNIZE YOUR DAILY SPIRITUAL WAR Revelation 12: 7-11 NIV
2) ENDURE AND BE FAITHFUL DURING TRIALS Revelation 13: 8-10 NIV
3) FOCUS YOUR WORSHIP ON CHRIST Revelation 13:14-18 NIV
WHY SHOULD WE WORSHIP Jesus?
1) Jesus IS WORTHY AND VICTORIOUS Revelation 5:1-5 NIV
2) Jesus WILLINGLY SACRIFICED FOR US Revelation 5:7-10 NIV
3) HE DESERVES TO BE WORSHIPED Revelation 5:11-14 NIV
HOW TO ANSWER HEAVEN’S CALL TODAY
1) A CALL INTO GOD’S PRESENCE Revelation 4:1-5 NIV
ENJOY HIS PRESENCE IN THE WORD AND PRAYER
2) A CALL TO HOLINESS Revelation 4:6-8 NIV
REPENT AND RENEW TO BE SET APART (HOLY)
3) A CALL TO WORSHIP Revelation 4 9-11 NIV
THREE WAYS TO RENEW SPIRITUAL PASSION
1) WAKE UP AND COMPLETE YOUR CALLING Revelation 3:1-3 NIV
2) WALK IN AUTHORITY AND SHARE Jesus Revelation 3:7-11 NIV
3) WARM YOUR HEART AND CONFESS NEEDS Revelation 3:14-20 NIV
Jesus HELPS US TO OVERCOME, EVEN IN…
1) OUR PERSEVERANCE AND ABANDONING Revelation 2: 2-5, 7 NIV
2) OUR OBSTACLES AND SHORTCOMINGS Revelation 2:12-16 NIV
3) WHAT WE DO AND DON’T DO Revelation 2:19-20, 26-29 NIV
HOW TO PREPARE FOR GOD TO MOVE
1) DON’T DWELL ON YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES Revelation 1:9-12 NIV
2) SURRENDER TO THE AUTHORITY OF Jesus Revelation 1:13-18 NIV
3) LISTEN TO AND OBEY Jesus Revelation 1:19-20 NIV
KEY TRUTHS FROM THE THRONE OF GOD
1) JESUS IS THE FOCUS Revelation 1:1-2 NIV
2) WE ARE BLESSED BY ATTENTIVE HEARTS Revelation 1:3-5a NIV
3) WE HAVE FREEDOM THROUGH CHRIST Revelation 1:5b-8 NIV
TRUTHS ABOUT SERVICE/STEWARDSHIP(Gal. 6)
1) YOU ARE TRUSTED WITH GIFTS AND TIME Galatians 6:4-6 NIV
2) PLANT PROPERLY AND DON’T GIVE UP Galatians 6:7-8 NIV
3) USE YOUR GIFTS TO BLESS OTHERS Galatians 6 10 NIV
GROWING IN GOD’S WORD
1) THE HABIT OF GROWTH IN GOD’S WORD 2 Timothy 3:15-17 NCV
2) MATURING IN GOD’S WORD John 8:31,32 NIV
3) APPLYING GOD’S WORD Colossians 2:6-7 ESV
A SIMPLE GUIDE TO PRAYER - A.C.T.S.
1) ADORATION - HONORING GOD’S GREATNESS 2 Corinthians 1:3 NIV
2) CONFESSION - SURRENDERING MY FAILURES Isaiah 59:1-2 NIV
3) THANKSGIVING - COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
4) SUPPLICATION -ASKING FOR SELF and OTHERS Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
3 KEYS TO BE READY FOR THE FUTURE
1) BE AWAKE - LIVE A LIFE OF HOPE 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8 NIV
2) BE AFFIRMING - LIVE A LIFE OF HELP 1Thessalonians 5:9-15 NIV
3) BE ANTICIPATING - HOLD ON TO THE GOOD 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 NIV
HOW TO BE PURE IN AN IMPURE WORLD
1) THE GOAL - PLEASING GOD 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 NIV
2) THE MOTIVATION - LOVE 1Thessalonians 4: 9-12 NIV
3) THE REMINDER - THE HOPE OF ETERNITY 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 NIV
HOW TO BE AN ENCOURAGER
1) INTENTIONALLY CONNECT WITH OTHERS 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 NIV
2) FOCUS ON YOUR BLESSINGS 1Thessalonians 3:6-10 NIV
3) PRAY FOR OTHERS 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 NIV
HOW CAN WE DEMONSTRATE HIS WORD IN US?
1) BE GENUINE AND VULNERABLE 1 Thessalonians 2: 1-7a NIV
2) BE GENEROUS AND CARING 1Thessalonians 2: 7-12 NIV
3) BE GRATEFUL AND HOPEFUL 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16, 19-20 NIV
SIGNS OF TRUE FAITH
1) IT’S ACTIVE FAITH 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 NIV
2) IT’S TESTED FAITH 1Thessalonians 1:4-7 NIV
3) IT’S TRANSFORMING FAITH 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10 NIV
HOW WE CAN GET ON TRACK
1) HONOR GOD AND ADMIT SIN Nehemiah 1:5-7 NIV
2) SPEAK HIS TRUTH AND PRAY FOR STRENGTH Nehemiah 6:8-9 NIV
3) EMBRACE SCRIPTURE AND Jesus Nehemiah 8:5-7,8 NIV
HOW TO KEEP YOUR LIFE ON TRACK
1. PRIORITIZE GOD’S GOALS Nehemiah 10:35-36, 38-39 NIV
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LET MUSIC AMPLIFY YOUR THANKS Nehemiah 12:27 NIV
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RECRUIT TRUSTWORTHY PEOPLE TO HELP Nehemiah 13:12-13 NIV
HOW TO WORSHIP EVERY DAY
1. PREPARE AND PRAISE WHILE IN PROGRESS Nehemiah 7:1-4 NIV
2. EMBRACE SCRIPTURE Nehemiah 8:5-7,8 NIV
3. CONFESS AND SURRENDER Nehemiah 9:3,31-33 NIV
HOW TO DEAL WITH OPPOSITION
1. 1. CONFRONT ISSUES AND REMEMBER GOD Nehemiah 4:10-14 NIV
2. USE TIME ON YOUR TASK, NOT YOUR CRITICS Nehemiah 6: 2-4 NIV
3. SPEAK HIS TRUTH AND PRAY FOR STRENGTH Nehemiah 6:8-9 NIV
HOW TO TAKE ACTION WITH A TEAM
1) DEFINE THE PROBLEMS AND BLESSINGS Nehemiah 2:17-18 NIV
2) MEET CRITICISM WITH GOD’S VISION Nehemiah 2:19-20 NIV
3) FOCUS ON PARTICIPANTS, NOT SPECTATORS Nehemiah 3: 5, 9-12 NIV
KEYS FOR EVALUATING
1) DEVELOP A PLAN; DON’T LET EMOTION LEAD Nehemiah 2: 4-8 NIV
2) EXPECT RESISTANCE OR THE UNEXPECTED Nehemiah 2: 9-10 NIV
3) LET TRUSTED OTHERS HELP, EVALUATE Nehemiah 2: 11-16 NIV
FIRST STEPS TO GETTING ON TRACK
1) EVALUATE IN GOD’S PRESENCE Nehemiah 1:1-4 NIV
2) HONOR GOD AND ADMIT SIN Nehemiah 1:5-7 NIV
3) REMEMBER HIS POWER AND YOUR POSITION Nehemiah 1:8-11 NIV
1) GOD’S GIFTS ARE WHAT WE NEED Luke 2:1-7 NIV
2) GOD’S GIFTS ARE FOR EVERYONE Luke 2:8-11 NIV
3) GOD’S GIFTS ARE MIRACULOUS Luke 2:15-20 NIV
1) GOD ANSWERS PRAYING PEOPLE Luke 1:11-17 NIV
2) GOD GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE Luke 1:26-33 NIV
3) GOD BLESSES BELIEVERS Luke 1:39-45 NIV
HOW GOD PROVIDES
1) GOD GIVES LIFE THROUGH CHRIST John 1:1-5,14 NIV
2) GOD PREPARES THE WAY FOR HIS WILL Isaiah 40:2-5 NIV
3) GOD HEALS AND USES BROKEN PEOPLE Matthew 1:5-6,16 NIV
SIGNS YOU ARE TAKING CARE OF OTHERS
1) BELIEVERS ARE TREATED LOVINGLY/FAMILY 1 Timothy 5:1-2 NIV
2) BEING CONTENT WITH WHAT YOU HAVE 1 Timothy 6:6-10 NIV
3) BLESSING OTHERS AND HOPING IN GOD 1 Timothy 6:17-19 NIV
HOW TO WALK IN THANKSGIVING
1) DON’T LET HYPOCRITES DISTRACT YOU 1 Timothy 4:1-2 NIV
2) ALWAYS GIVE THANKS 1 Timothy 4:4-6 NIV
3) DEVELOP CHARACTER AND USE YOUR GIFTS 1 Timothy 4:12-14 NIV
THREE REASONS TO CELEBRATE
1) GOD VALUES THANKFULNESS 1 Timothy 2:1-7 NIV
2) WORSHIP REFOCUSES OUR PRIORITIES 1 Timothy 2: 8-10 NIV
3) GODLY LEADERS ARE A BLESSING 1 Timothy3:8-10 NIV
THREE FAITH REMINDERS
1) REMEMBER THE GOAL TO LOVE 1 Timothy 1:3-7 NIV
2) REMEMBER GOD’S MERCY ON YOU 1 Timothy 1:12-17 NIV
3) REMEMBER THE FAITH BATTLE 1 Timothy 18-20 NIV
THREE WAYS TO BE UNUSUALLY USEFUL
1) REFRESH OTHERS Philemon 4-7 NIV
2) HELPING THE CONFINED Philemon 8-16 NIV
3) ENCOURAGE FORGIVENESS/RESTORATION Philemon 17-21 NIV
WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED FROM Daniel
1) GOD IS WITH US AND IS EMPOWERING US Daniel 1:18-20 NIV
2) GOD IS WITH US EVEN IN THE FIRE Daniel 3:18 NIV
3) WE CAN TRUST GOD Daniel 6:19-23 NIV
HOW OUR WITNESS SHOULD BE LIKE DANIEL’S
1) INTEGRITY IN ALL THINGS Daniel 6:3-7 NIV
2) FAITHFULNESS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES Daniel 6:10,14-16 NIV
3) TRUSTING GOD AT ALL TIMES Daniel 6:19-23 NIV
3 TRUTHS THAT SHOULD BE OBVIOUS
1) OUR ACTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES Daniel 5:3-7 NIV
2) OUR FRIENDS AND ADVISORS MATTER Daniel 5:9-12 NIV
3) RECOGNIZE THAT GOD IS SOVEREIGN Daniel 5:18, 22-29 NIV
PRIDE AND HUMILITY
1) PRIDE BLINDS US TO THE NEEDS OF OTHERS Daniel 4:24-27 NIV
2) PRIDE LEADS US TO LOW PLACES Daniel 4:28-32 NIV
3) HUMILITY BEFORE GOD CAN RESTORE US Daniel 4:34, 37 NIV
WHEN WE WALK IN FAITH…
1) WE MAY ENDURE TRIALS AND ACCUSATIONS Daniel 3:6-12 NIV
2) WE CAN SPEAK IN FAITH AND REALITY Daniel 3:16-18,21 NIV
3) JESUS IS WITH US EVEN IN THE FIRE Daniel 3:24-27 NIV
SEEKING TRUTH IN DARKNESS
1) DANIEL-JESUS WITH US – WEEK 2 Daniel 2:10-13 NIV
2) CONFRONT WISELY, CONNECT, AND PRAY Daniel 2:14-19 NIV
3) SEEK GOD AND GIVE HIM THE GLORY Daniel 2:26-28,47-49 NIV
CHOICES WHEN OUR FAITH IS TESTED IN EXILE
1) BE DISCOURAGED OR DETERMINED Daniel 1:3-8 NIV
2) COMPROMISE OR BE COURAGEOUS Daniel 1:12-17 NIV
3) SELF GRATIFY OR GROW Daniel 1:18-20 NIV
1) RELEASE AND REJOICE IN AGREEMENT Philippians 4:2-7 NIV
2) REFOCUS TO RENEW YOUR RELATIONSHIP Philippians 4:8-13 NIV
3) RELATE AND RELY ON GOD TO PROVIDE Philippians 4:14,18-20 NIV
1) LOSING SELF RIGHTEOUSNESS Philippians 3:7-11 NIV
2) LOSING THE PAST. Philippians 3:12-14 NIV
3) LOSING OUR CONTROL Philippians 3:18-21 NIV
SYMPATHIZE- SERVE- SURRENDER
1) SYMPATHIZE IN THE INTERESTS OF OTHERS Philippians 2:1-4 NIV
2) SERVE LIKE JESUS Philippians 2:5-11 NIV
3) SURRENDER TO GOD’S WORK IN YOU Philippians 2:12-18 NIV
LIVING WITH GOD IN CONTROL
1) THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER Philippians 1:1-11 NIV
ARE WE THANKFUL AND ABIDING IN JESUS?
2) THE GOSPEL IS PREACHED Philippians 1:12-18 NIV
ARE WE ACTIVE IN SHARING THE GOSPEL?
3) DISCIPLINE, UNITY, FELLOWSHIP, AND JOY Philippians 1:27-30 NIV
ARE WE CONDUCTING OUR LIVES WORTHY OF
THE GOSPEL?
Father, thank you for the blessing of being able to embrace
3 BIG LESSONS FROM 1 SAMUEL
1) BE PREPARED TO OBEY GOD’S VOICE. 1 Samuel 3:10-11 NIV
ARE YOU BEING OBEDIENT TO GOD’S WORD?
2) SURRENDER YOUR COMPULSION (SIN) 1 Samuel 13:8-12 NIV
RECEIVE HIS PEACE IN PRAYER
3) YOU ARE NOT WHAT OTHERS SEE 1 Samuel 16:6-7 NIV
HOW TO RESPOND WHEN THINGS GO WRONG
1) WHEN THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE SUFFER 1 Samuel 30:3-5 NIV
MOURN, BUT SEEK GOD FOR NEXT STEPS
2) WHEN FRIENDS TURN ON YOU 1 Samuel 30:6 NIV
FIND STRENGTH IN THE LORD AND OTHERS
3) WHEN LOVED ONES DIE 1 Thessalonians 4:13 NIV
GRIEVE, BUT REMEMBER HOPE AND BLESSINGS
WHEN OTHERS QUESTION YOUR MOTIVES
1) SOME WILL CURSE YOU 1 Samuel 25:3,9-11 NIV
2) SOME WILL BLESS YOU 1 Samuel 25:23,27-28 NIV
3) GOD WILL GROW YOU 1 Samuel 25:37-39 NIV
WHEN YOU FEEL LOST IN TRANSITION
1) MOURN, BUT KEEP GOING FORWARD 1 Samuel 20:41-42 NIV
2) FIND STRENGTH IN GOD AND FRIENDS 1 Samuel 23:14-18 NIV
3) OBEY GOD AND DON’T TAKE SHORTCUTS 1 Samuel 24:3-6 NIV
3 QUESTIONS TO ANSWER IN CONFLICT
1) WHY DOES THE PERSON “HATE” YOU? 1 Samuel 18:5-12 NIV
2) WHAT DO GODLY FRIENDS SAY? 1 Samuel 19:1-3 NIV
3) WHEN IS IT TIME TO LEAVE? 1 Samuel 19:9-10 NIV
1) GIANTS BRING DISCOURAGEMENT AND FEAR
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us
power, love and self-discipline. 1 Timothy 1:7 NIV
2) FOCUS ON GOD, NOT YOUR GIANT
So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be
afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
Hebrews 13:6 NIV
3) FACE GIANTS WITH HIS STRENGTH
The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you
live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about
your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”
Romans 8:15 NIV
3 THINGS FOR MEN TO REMEMBER (WOMEN TOO)
1) YOU ARE NOT WHAT OTHERS SEE 1 Samuel 16:6-7 NIV
LET GOD SET YOUR VALUE
2) YOU ARE NOT WHAT YOU DO 1 Samuel 16:11-13 NIV
REST IN GOD’S LOVE, NOT YOUR ABILITIES
3) YOU ARE NOT STUCK IN TODAY’S TASKS 1 Samuel 16:18-19, 23 NIV
LET GOD’S GRACE GUIDE YOU INTO HIS WILL
HOW TO LET GOD SET THE PACE
1) SURRENDER YOUR SCHEDULE AND PLANS 1 Samuel 13:5-7 NIV
LAY YOUR FEARS BEFORE HIM IN PRAYER
2) SURRENDER YOUR COMPULSION 1 Samuel 13:8-12 NIV
RECEIVE HIS PEACE IN PRAYER
3) BE HONEST ABOUT YOUR MOTIVATIONS 1 Samuel 13:13-15 NIV
RECEIVE CONVICTION / PRACTICE CONFESSION
HOW OUR DESIRES CAUSE DISASTER
1) WE FOCUS ON THINGS NOT GOD 1 Samuel 4:10 -11,14-18 NIV
ARE YOU SEEKING HIS WILL OR THINGS FIRST?
2) WE WANT GOD TO BLESS OUR PLANS 1 Samuel 8:7-10 NIV
ARE YOU ASKING FOR GOD’S WILL OR YOUR WILL?
3) WE NEED GOD’S GRACE 1 Samuel 12:20-25 NIV
ARE YOU WALKING IN FORGIVENESS?
KEYS TO HEARING GOD’S VOICE
1) BE STILL AS YOU LISTEN FOR HIS VOICE 1 Samuel 3:4-9 NIV
HAVE YOU MADE TIME TO BE STILL?
2) BE PREPARED TO OBEY GOD’S VOICE John 14:23 NIV
ARE YOU BEING OBEDIENT TO GOD’S WORD?
3) SEEK GOD IN HIS WORD 1 Samuel 3:15-21 NIV
ARE YOU SPENDING TIME IN GOD’S WORD?
KEYS TO TURNING THINGS OVER TO GOD
1) TRUST HIS WORD BEFORE THINGS CHANGE 1 Samuel 1:15-18 NIV
WHAT VERSE ARE YOU BELIEVING GOD FOR?
2) SURRENDER YOUR BEST TO GOD 1 Samuel 1:25-28 NIV
IS THERE ANYTHING YOU NEED TO SURRENDER?
3) SPEAK BLESSINGS AND THANKSGIVING 1 Samuel 2:1-2 NIV
DO YOUR WORDS BLESS AND THANK?
TRAITS OF AMAZING WOMEN
1) THEY INSPIRE OTHERS Judges 4:4-9
WHY WOMEN OFTEN FEEL “LESS THAN” OTHERS
1) They stop speaking up for their needs/lose their voice
2) They compare their family to the “perfect” family
3) They lose their identity in their children/spouse/job
4) They compare their talents to others or try to be like them
5) They think the “TO DO” list defines success
6) They want to do it all (FOMO)
7) They don’t feel they make a difference in the world
2) THEY SACRIFICE FOR OTHERS Esther 4:12-16 NIV
3) THEY ARE WORSHIPPING, NOT COMPARING Luke 10: 39-42 NIV
1) WHAT WE DESERVE BECAUSE OF OUR SIN Romans 6:13-14 NIV
HAVE YOU GRIEVED OVER YOUR SIN?
2) GOD LOVES US AND SETS US FREE Romans 6:22-23 NIV
DO YOU CELEBRATE YOUR FREEDOM IN CHRIST?
3) WE’VE BEEN GIVEN A GRACE GIFT Romans 3:22-24 NIV
HAVE YOU RECEIVED HIS GIFT OF SALVATION?
1) ARE YOU WILLING TO SURRENDER TO CHRIST? Mark 5:1-8 NIV
**HAVE YOU GROWN TIRED OF THE PAIN FROM SIN?
2) DO WE VALUE OUR SIN MORE THAN PEOPLE? Mark 5:9-17 NIV
WHAT RELATIONSHIPS DO YOU NEED TO PRIORITIZE?
3) ARE WE WALKING IN FREEDOM/OBEDIENCE? Mark 5:18-20 NIV
ARE YOU SHARING WHAT GOD HAS DONE FOR YOU?**
1) WE ARE SENT WITH POWER FROM GOD . Luke 9:1-2 NIV
GOD HAS EMPOWERED ME TO MINISTER TO OTHERS
2) WE ARE SENT AS HIS AMBASSADORS Luke 9:3-5 NIV
I NEED TO BE AWARE OF GOD’S CALLING TO MISSION
3) WE ARE SENT WITH HIS MESSAGE AND HELP Luke 9:6 NIV
I’VE BEEN SENT AS A DISCIPLE MAKER
1) CALLED TO LEAVE OUR OLD LIFE BEHIND Matthew 9:9-13 NIV
2) CALLED TO HIS EXPECTATIONS, NOT OTHERS Matthew 9:14-17 NIV
3) CALLED TO LEAD OTHERS HOME TO CHRIST Matthew 9:20-22 NIV
1) WE STRUGGLE WITH FEAR John 20:1-2 NIV
2) JESUS BRINGS NEW LIFEJohn 20:19-20 NIV
3) HE DEALS WITH OUR DOUBTS John 20:26-29 NIV
1) LOOK FOR THE NEEDS AROUND YOU Luke 5:18 NIV
* ASK GOD TO MAKE YOU SENSITIVE TO NEEDS
2) HELPING REQUIRES SACRIFICE/BOUNDARIES Luke 5:19-20 NIV
- RECEIVE DIFFICULTY AS A BLESSING
3) EXPECT CRITICS/OPINIONS WHEN HELPING Luke 5:21-25 NIV
- PRAY AND PERSEVERE
1) JESUS CALLS US TO FOLLOW HIM Matthew 4:18-22 NIV
WHAT WILL YOU GIVE UP TO FOLLOW CHRIST?
2) FIRST PRIORITY IS WHAT JESUS REQUIRES Matthew 8:14-22 NIV
3) LOVE GOD AND OTHERS WHILE SHARING Matthew 22:37-40 NIV
WHO DO YOU NEED TO SHARE HIS LOVE WITH?
1) THE QUESTION OF IDENTITY Matthew 4:1-4 NIV
DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE IN CHRIST?
2) THE QUESTION OF TRUST Matthew 4:5-7 NIV
DO YOU TRUST GOD?
3) THE QUESTION OF PRIORITIES Matthew 4:8-11 NIV
ARE YOU SEEKING TO DO GOD’S WILL FIRST?
1) GOD PREPARES THE WAY FOR HIS PLANS Matthew 3:1-6 NIV
HOW CAN GOD USE YOU?
2) BEWARE OF WORDS WITHOUT ACTIONS Matthew 3:7-10 NIV
ARE YOU DOING ANYTHING TO BUILD GOD’S KINGDOM?
3) LIFE CHANGE STARTS WITH OBEDIENCE TO GOD Matthew 3:11-17 NIV
WHERE IS GOD CALLING YOU TO BE OBEDIENT?
1) HE CAME FROM AN UNLIKELY HISTORY Matthew 1:1, 5-6 NIV
2) HE CHOSE TO BE WITH US Matthew 1 :22-25 NIV
3) HE BECAME A GIFT TO US Matthew 2:10-12 NIV
1) PRAISE GOD FOR RENEWING YOU Psalms 103:1-5 NIV
“Though our feelings come and go, God’s love for us
does not.” C.S. Lewis
2) PRAISE GOD FOR LOVING YOU Psalms 103:11-18 NIV
3) PRAISE GOD FOR RULING AND PROVIDING
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of
his glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 NIV
1) YOU CAN COUNT ON GOD IN TIMES OF______
From my distress, I called upon the Lord…the Lord answered
me and set me in a large place Psalms 118:5
2) YOU CAN COUNT ON __ WHEN YOU CAN
COUNT ON NO ONE ELSE
The Lord is on my side as my helper…It is better to take refuge
in the Lord than to trust in man. Psalms 118:7
3) YOU CAN COUNT ON GOD TO___ YOU
When a man’s own folly brings his life to ruin; his heart rages
against the Lord. Proverbs 19:3
HOW GOD WANTS TO BE WORSHIPED
1) LOUDLY AND GLADLY WITH SONG
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with
gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
Psalms 100:1-2 NIV
2) KNOWING GOD AND BEING KNOWN
Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are
his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Psalms 100:3 NIV
BE GRATEFUL FOR THE LOVE OF GOD FOR YOU
3) THANKSGIVING AND PRAISE IN HIS PRESENCE
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good
and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through
all generations. Psalms 100:4-5 NIV
HOW GOD SPEAKS TO US
1) GOD SPEAKS THROUGH CREATION
Psalms 19:1-6 NIV
TAKE TIME TO GET QUIET AND THANKFUL IN CREATION
2) GOD SPEAKS THROUGH HIS WORD Psalms 19:7-11 NIV
COMMIT TO A DAILY BIBLE READING PLAN
3) GOD’S SPIRIT TEACHES AND REMINDS US Psalms 19:12-14 NIV
TAKE TIME TO REFLECT AND CONFESS DAILY
3 RULES FOR ETERNITY
1) MONEY WON’T SAVE YOU Luke 16:19-24 NIV
INVEST IN ETERNITY AND HELP HURTING PEOPLE
2) HELL IS A REAL PLACE OF SUFFERING Luke 18:25-31 NIV
HELL SHOULD MOTIVATE, NOT INTIMIDATE US
3) JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN 1 John 14:1-6 NIV
WE CAN LIVE IN PEACE, KNOWING JESUS IS THE WAY
INVESTING YOUR LIFE
1) USING MONEY NOT LETTING MONEY USE YOU Luke 16:3-9 NIV
DO YOU HAVE A BUDGET/PLAN FOR YOUR MONEY?
2) WE ARE STEWARDS OF GOD’S RESOURCES Luke 16:10-12 NIV
DO YOUR RESOURCES REFLECT ETERNAL PRIORITIES?
3) GOD KNOWS WHAT YOU SERVE 1 John 2:15-17 NIV
IS GOD FIRST PLACE IN YOUR LIFE?
TRUTHS ABOUT OUR WORTH AND GOD’S LOVE
1) WE FEEL WE HAVE TO EARN GOD’S LOVE Luke 15:17-20a NIV
DO YOU EVER FEEL YOU HAVE TO EARN GOD’S LOVE?
2) GOD LOVES US MORE THAN WE KNOW . Luke 15:20b-24 NIV
DO YOU ACCEPT GOD’S LOVE AND FORGIVENESS?
3) GOD’S GRACE AND LOVE CONFUSES US Luke 15:25-31 NIV
DO YOU ACCEPT GOD’S GRACE/LOVE FOR OTHERS?
THREE CHOICES THAT MATTER TO GOD
1) THE CROSS, NOT THE CROWD Luke 14:25-35 NIV
IS THERE ANY RELATIONSHIP ABOVE CHRIST?
2) HOSPITAL, NOT COUNTRY CLUB Luke 15:1-7 NIV
ARE YOU SACRIFICING TO BRING OTHERS HOME?
3) THE LOST, NOT THE FOUND Luke 15:8-10 NIV
WHO ARE YOU PRAYING FOR/REACHING WHO IS LOST?
THREE KEYS TO FINDING YOUR PURPOSE
1) LIVE WITH ETERNAL PRIORITIES IN MIND Luke 14:12-14 NIV
2) CHOOSE CHRIST BEFORE “GOOD THINGS” Luke 14:15-20 NIV
3) INVITE OTHERS TO BE A PART Luke 14:21-24 NIV
THE IMPACT OF ACTIONS
1) WE NEED TO CONSIDER ACTIONS OF OTHERS Matthew 1:18-23 NIV
PRAY FOR GODLY DISCERNMENT
2) UGLY ACTIONS IMPACT OUR LIVES Luke 2:1-5 NIV
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PRAY FOR GOD’S GUIDANCE IN TRIALS
3) GOD WORKS ALL TOGETHER FOR GOOD Luke 2:6-16 NIV -
THANK GOD THAT HE IS ALWAYS WORKING
TRUTHS ABOUT MOTIVES - MATTHEW 2
1) WE CAN’T KNOW THE MOTIVES OF OTHERS Matthew 2:1-3 NIV
- ASK GOD TO EXAMINE YOUR MOTIVES
2) UGLY MOTIVES COME FROM SELFISHNESS Matthew 2:4-8 NIV
- CONFESS SELFISH MOTIVES
3) GODLY MOTIVES = LAYING DOWN OUR LIVES Matthew 2:9-12 NIV
- LOOK FOR WAYS TO LAY DOWN YOUR LIFE
THE POWER OF OUR WORDS - LUKE 1
1) WORDS OF DOUBT BRING DISAPPOINTMENT Luke 1:11-13,18-20 NIV
2) WORDS OF FAITH OVERCOME UNCERTAINTY Luke 1:30-38 NIV
- IN UNCERTAIN TIMES USE WORDS OF FAITH
3) WORDS OF BLESSING BRING INSPIRATION Luke 1:41-46 NIV
TRUTHS ABOUT UGLY THOUGHTS
1) CHANGE BRINGS FEAR AND UNCERTAINTY Philippians 4:4-6 NIV
2) WE CAN FOCUS ON THE BLESSINGS Philippians 4:7-8 NIV
3) OBEDIENCE BRINGS BLESSINGS Philippians 4:9 NIV
OUR LIVES ARE FULL WHEN…
1) WE TRUST CHRIST BY FAITH Luke 17:11-13 NIV
2) OUR BELIEFS MATCH OUR ACTIONS Luke 17:14 NIV
3) WE TAKE TIME FOR GRATITUDE Luke 17:15-16 NIV
WE ARE UNITED BY OUR GRATITUDE
1) UNITED BY FAITH IN JESUS Romans 3:22-24 NIV
FELLOWSHIP IN FAITH
2) UNITED BY FORGIVENESS Romans 3:25-26 NIV
RECEIVE AND GIVE FORGIVENESS
3) UNITED BY FREEDOM
Acts 2:46-47 NIV
PRAISE GOD TOGETHER FOR YOUR FREEDOM
HOW GRATITUDE BECOMES GRUMBLE
1) WE FORGET OUR BLESSINGS Exodus 16:1-3 NIV
FOCUS ON WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN
2) WE BECOME GREEDY Luke 12:15 NIV
BE GENEROUS WITH YOUR RESOURCES
3) WE COMPLAIN AND CRITICIZE 1 Corinthians 10:10-11 NIV
BLESS OTHERS WITH YOUR WORDS
HOW TO RENEW YOUR GRATITUDE
1) RELEASE YOUR CONTROL AND OBEY Ephesians 5:19a-20 NIV
MAKE DAILY TIME TO COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
DEDICATE EVERY LIFE AREA TO CHRIST
2) REMEMBER THAT CHRIST PROTECTS YOU Exodus 12:21-23 NIV
FOCUS ON HIS PROTECTION, NOT THE DANGER
3) REFLECT ON YOUR BLESSINGS Ephesians 5:19a-20 NIV
MAKE DAILY TIME TO COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
3 WAYS TO MAKE ROOM FOR GOD TO USE YOU
1) MAKE ROOM FOR COMPASSION Luke 10:30-33 NIV
LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO SHOW LOVE
2) MAKE ROOM TO BLESS 1 Peter 4:9-10 NIV
USE YOUR RESOURCES TO SERVE
3) MAKE ROOM FOR WORSHIP Luke 10:38-42 NIV
3 TRUTHS AT SURFSIDE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP
1) OUR DIFFERENCES MULTIPLY OUR IMPACT 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 NIV
WE DISCOVER OUR VITAL PART OF THE BODY
2) WE DON’T COMPARE AND QUIT Ephesians 6:11-12 NIV
WE PRAY AND PROTECT EACH OTHER
3) WE USE OUR GIFTS AS PART OF THE TEAM Ephesians 6:18 NIV
WE SERVE AND PRAY FOR OTHER BELIEVERS
1) PONDER THE POWER OF HIS WORD Psalms 119:103-106 NIV
2) PRACTICE HIS WORD James 1:21-22 NIV
3) PLANT HIS WORD AND GROW 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
3 THINGS THAT IMPACT CLOSENESS WITH GOD
1) HOW WE SEE OURSELVES Luke 19:1-4 NIV
WE ARE UNWORTHY, BUT HE STILL LOVES US
2) HOW WE SEE JESUS Luke 19:5-7 NIV
JESUS WANTS TO BE CLOSE TO US
3) WHEN WE SURRENDER TO HIS WILL Luke 19:8-10 NIV
JESUS WANTS US TO REPENT AND COME HOME
1) BE PATIENT AND EXPECTANT James 5:7-11 NIV
RECOGNIZE HIS PRESENCE WHILE WAITING
2) PRAY AND PRAISE ALONE AND WITH OTHERS James 5:13-18 NIV
ASK SOMEONE HOW YOU CAN PRAY FOR THEM
3) HELP OTHERS TO FIND THEIR WAY HOME Matthew 28:19-20 NIV
LOOK FOR WAYS TO SHARE THE GOSPEL
1) RECOGNIZE THE POWER OF YOUR WORDS James 3:3-6 NIV
LOOK FOR WAYS TO USE WORDS TO BLESS
2) REPENT WHEN WORDS DON’T MATCH DEEDSJames 4:11-12 NIV
REPENT OF ANY BOASTING AND HYPOCRICY
3) REGULARLY SUBMIT TO GOD WITH WORDS James 4:13-17 NIV
TAKE TIME TO ACKNOWLEDGE GOD’S POWER
1) ALLOW YOUR FAITH TO FUEL OBEDIENCE James 2:14-17 NIV
CALENDAR A PERSON TO BLESS THIS WEEK
2) DISCOVER WAYS TO BELIEVE AND DO James 2:18-23 NIV
CONFESS/REPENT OF ANY DISOBEDIENCE
3) YOUR ACTIONS REFLECT YOUR BELIEFS Ephesians 2:8-10 NIV
1) SIN STUNTS YOUR GROWTH Matthew 7:15-19 NIV
2) ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS Matthew 7:20-23 NIV
3) FOCUS LEADS TO FAITHFULNESS James 1:25-27 NIV
PERSEVERANCE-PRIDE- PROMISE
1) PERSEVERANCE James 1:2-8 NIV
2) PRIDE James 1:9-11 NIV
3 PROMISE James 1:12 NIV
FOCUS= WHERE IS MY LIFE HEADED?
1) GOD CAN USE PAIN TO CHANGE US Romans 5:3-5 NIV
WHAT AM I LEARNING FROM MY PAIN?
2)CROSS BEARING/OBEDIENCE IS PAINFUL Luke 9:23-26
ASK GOD TO STRENGTHEN ME TO CARRY MY CROSS
3)OBEDIENCE IS POSSIBLE WITH HIS SPIRIT John 14:24-27 NIV
FOCUS = WHERE IS MY LIFE HEADED?
1) MINE - HOW CAN I GET MORE/JEALOUSY? Philippians 2:3-5 NIV
2) ME - GIVE ME WHAT I LIKE/PREFER? Philippians 2:5-11 NIV
3) HIM - WHAT DOES GOD WANT ME TO DO? James 4:7-10 NIV
We are reminded that as believers we have an unfair advantage
in facing trials.
THREE PRIVILEGES OF BEING BORN AGAIN
1) A life filled with wonderful expectations 1 Peter 1:3
2) Our problems are not without meaning 1 Peter 1:7
3) God’s protection every step of the way 1 Peter 1:5
HOW CAN I BE A LIVING SACRIFICE?
MEDITATE - MOBILIZE - MATURE
1) SURRENDER MY BODY AND MIND Romans 12:1-3 NIV
2) SURRENDER TO SERVE OTHERS Romans 12:4-13 NIV
3) SURRENDER TO OVERCOME EVIL WITH GOOD Romans 12:14-21 NIV
WHAT DOES “I AM CHOSEN” MEAN?
1) GOD IS WITH YOU AND LOVES YOU Romans 8:31-39 NIV
2)GOD DESIRES FOR US TO BE SAVED Romans 10:9-13 NIV
3)WE ARE SAVED BY GRACE, NOT WORKS Romans 11:5-6 NIV
TRUTHS ABOUT PURSUING RIGHTEOUSNESS
1) WE ARE RAISED FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS Romans 6:1-7 NIV
2) WE STRUGGLE WITH SIN HABITS Romans 7:14-25 NIV
3) WE ARE CALLED TO BE CONFORMED Romans 8:14-17, 28-30 NIV
BECAUSE I WAS RESCUED FROM SIN
1) I AM JUSTIFIED BY FAITH Romans 5:1-2 NIV
2) I AM HOPEFUL IN SUFFERING Romans 5:3-5 NIV
3)I AM LOVED BY GOD Romans 5:6-8 NIV
1) YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS DOESN’T SAVE YOU Romans 1:14-17 NIV
2)SIN KEEPS US FROM KNOWING GOD’S TRUTH Romans 1:18-23 NIV
3)GRACE IS OUR HOPE AND JUSTIFICATION Romans 3:21-24 NIV
THE VALUE OF JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED
1) WHEN I FEEL INADEQUATE 2 Corinthians 2:1-5 NIV
I RECOGNIZE I HAVE GOD’S POWER
2) WHEN I DON’T UNDERSTAND 2 Corinthians 2:6-12 NIV
I ASK THAT GOD WOULD GIVE ME WISDOM
3)WHEN I’M NOT ACCEPTED 2 Corinthians 2:13-16 NIV
I’M REMINDED TO HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST
3 INVESTMENTS FOR A LASTING LEGACY
1) INVEST IN YOUR SOUL Matthew 4:21-22 NIV
2)INVEST FINANCIALLY IN ETERNITY Mark 12:41-44 NIV
AM I SOWING IN ETERNAL THINGS?
3)INVEST TIME IN HELPING OTHERS GROW Matthew 28:18-20 NIV
1) WE FEAR NOT HAVING VALUE Matthew 6:25-27 NIV
-Am I finding my value in things or God’s value?
2) WE FEAR BEING NEEDY Matthew 6:28-32 NIV
-Am I cooperating with God to supply my needs?
3) PURSUE HIS KINGDOM AND RIGHTEOUSNESS Hebrews 12:1-3 NIV
-Am I pursuing other things before God’s kingdom?
SURRENDERING LIKE JESUS (John 3:16)
1) CHOICES LET HIM REIGN Romans 12:1 NIV
-Is there any habit I refuse to surrender to God?
2) CHANGING PATTERNS LET HIM REIGN Romans 12:2 NIV
-Is there any thought I refuse to surrender to God?
3) COOPERATION LETS HIS LOVE REIGN
-Am I humbly using my gifts as a part of THE CHURCH?
Romans 12:3-6a NIV
BECAUSE JESUS LOVES US (John 3:16)
1) HE PAID FOR OUR PAST 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 NIV
2) HE MAKES US NEW 2 Corinthians 5:16-19 NIV
3) WE CAN LIVE IN HIM AND LOVE OTHERS 2 Corinthians 5:20-21NIV
TRUTHS ABOUT CHRIST’S REIGN IN US
1) WRONG EXPECTATIONS LEAD TO FRUSTRATION Matthew 27:37-44 NIV
2) CONFUSION LEADS TO WRONG CONCLUSIONS Luke 24:5-12 NIV
3) OBEY AND BELIEVE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE John 20:19-23 NIV
HOW CAN I CREATE A PLACE FOR GROWTH?
1) HONOR CHRIST 1 Corinthians 10: 31-33 NIV
HOW SURFSIDE USES ENVIRONMENTS FOR GROWTH
Foyer- The place where we introduce ourselves
Living room- A family gathering/guests welcome
Kitchen-Family/Connection/Accountability/Apprenticing
Back Yard- Connecting others to Christ in other places
2) REMEMBER THE SACRIFICE OF CHRIST Matthew 26:18-19, 26-29 NIV
3) SERVE OTHERS LIKE CHRIST John 13: 12-17 NIV
HOW CAN I MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE?
1) VALUE OTHERS - NOTICE SELFISHNESS Philippians 2:3-4 NIV
2) SERVE WITH GIFTS - “ONE ANOTHER” Galatians 5:13-14 NIV
3) FORGIVE AND PUT ON LOVE John 17:20-23 NIV
RULES OF THE HARVEST (Galatians 6:7-10)
1) TODAY’S SOWING IS TOMORROW’S HARVEST Galatians 6:7-8a NIV
2) SPIRITUAL SEEDS PRODUCE GOOD FRUIT Galatians 6: 8b NIV
3) WE SHOULD PLANT IN ALL SEASONS Galatians 6:9-10 NIV
THREE AREAS GOD CAN PRUNE FOR GROWTH
1) HE PRUNES OUR THINKING Colossians 3:1-3 NIV
2) HE PRUNES OUR EARTHLY NATURE Colossians 3 5-8 NIV
3) HE PRUNES OUR SELF FOCUS Colossians 3:12-14, 17 NIV
1) WE NEED GOD TO MAKE US GROW 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 NIV
2) WE NEED THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENTS 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 NIV
3) WE NEED TO HONOR OUR SACRED NATURE 1 Corinthians 3:16-22 NIV
3 HEART CONDITIONS THAT LIMIT GROWTH
1) HARD HEARTS WON’T UNDERSTAND Matthew 13:18-19 NIV
2) TROUBLED HEARTS HAVE SHALLOW ROOTS Matthew 13:20-21 NIV
3) WORRIED HEARTS ARE FRUITLESS Matt. 13:22 NIV
1) DON’T TRUST THE UNTRUSTWORTHY Judges 14:16-18 NIV
2) BEWARE OF SELF CENTERED FOCUS Judges 16:10-14 NIV
3) RECOGNIZE THE DANGER OF MANIPULATION Judges 16:18-21 NIV
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”Galatians 6:2 NIV
1) BY MEETING PHYSICAL NEEDS Luke 5:18-19 NIV
UNLOVING HABITS
NOT CONNECTING
REJECTING THE HURTING
NOT SERVING OTHERS
SERVING SELFISHLY
LOVING HABITS
CONNECTING WITH OTHERS
HELPING THE HURTING
SERVING OTHERS
UNSELFISH SERVING
2) BY MEETING EMOTIONAL NEEDS Ephesians 4:29,32 NIV
UNLOVING HABITS
NOT CONNECTING
FAIRWEATHER FRIEND
HURTFUL WORDS
UNFORGIVING
LOVING HABITS
CONNECTING WITH OTHERS
PERSEVERING IN TRIALS
ENCOURAGING WORDS
FORGIVING
3) BY MEETING SPIRITUAL NEEDS John 17:9-11 NIV
UNLOVING HABITS
NOT CONNECTING
NO PRAYERS FOR OTHERS
NO SHARING WITH OTHERS
POWERLESS PRAYERS
LOVING HABITS
CONNECTING WITH OTHERS
PRAYING FOR OTHERS
SHARING WEAKNESS
POWERFUL PRAYERS
THREE KEYS TO LOVING LIKE JESUS
1) SACRIFICE FOR OTHERS Romans 5:6-8 NIV
2) EXAMINE OURSELVES FIRST Matthew 7:1-5 NIV
3) GIVE OTHERS WHAT THEY NEED Matthew 7:11-12 NIV
1) ABILITIES ARE VALUELESS WITHOUT LOVE 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 NIV
2) LOVE VALUES THE OTHER PERSON 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV
3) LOVING SERVICE IS VALUABLE FOREVER 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 NIV
1) GOD USES DIFFERENCES TO BLESS 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 NIV
2) YOU ARE VALUABLE AND NEEDED 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 NIV
3) SEEK TO GROW IN GREATER GIFTS 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 NIV
1) DEDICATE TIME TO VALUE Luke 15:1,7 NIV
2) DISCOVER WAYS TO RELATE John 4:11-12,18-21 NIV
3) DISCUSS DEEP AND SPIRITUAL TRUTHS John 4:19-26 NIV
1) COMPARISON LEADS TO MISERY Genesis 29:31-32 NIV
DISCONNECTION HABITS- MISERABLE IN COMPARISON, JEALOUSY, IRRATIONAL NEED, POOR
DECISIONS
CONNECTING HABITS-GRATEFUL FOR WHAT YOU HAVE, HAPPY FOR OTHERS, FULFILLED BY
GOD, WISDOM
2) COMPARISON LEADS TO ANGER Genesis 4:6-11 NIV
DISCONNECTION HABITS- WRONG CHOICES/SIN, ANGER, REFUSAL TO CHANGE, PRIDE,
ATTACKING OTHERS
CONNECTING HABITS- REPENTANCE, RELEASE CONTROL, STEPS TO CHANGE, HUMILITY,
ACCEPTANCE
3) COMPARISON LEADS TO HATRED Genesis 37:3-4 NIV
DISCONNECTION HABITS- HATRED,ENTITLEMENT, EXCLUSION, ATTACK
CONNECTING HABITS- LOVE,FORGIVENESS, EMPATHY, INCLUSION, TRUSTING GOD’S PLAN
FROM DISCONNECTED TO CONNECTED
1) BAD CHOICES/SIN IMPACT CONNECTION Luke 15:11-16 NIV
DISCONNECTION HABITS- ENTITLEMENT-SELF CENTERED-INSTANT GRATIFICATION-PEOPLE
PLEASING
CONNECTING HABITS- GRATITUDE-MEETING NEEDS OF OTHERS-LONG TERM THINKING-GOD
PLEASING
2) HUMILITY/REPENTANCE BRINGS CONNECTION Luke 15:17-24 NIV
DISCONNECTION HABITS- PRIDE-SELFISHNESS- ARROGANCE- FEAR-SCARCITY
CONNECTING HABITS- HUMILITY- HUMBLE CONFESSION- GIVE/RECEIVE FORGIVENESS-
GENEROSITY
3) CELEBRATING OTHERS BUILDS CONNECTION Luke 15:28-32 NIV
DISCONNECTION HABITS- ANGER-JEALOUSY-ENTITLEMENT- COMPARISON-EXCLUDE
OTHERS
CONNECTING HABITS- RELEASE CONTROL-GRATITUDE- REJOICING FOR OTHERS-INCLUDING
OTHERS
1) PLANT GOD’S WORD IN GOOD SOIL Luke 8:11-15 NIV
2) PENETRATE YOUR MIND WITH HIS WORD Hebrews 4:12-13 NIV
3) PRACTICE GOD’S WORD Matthew 22:36-40 NIV
HOW TO HAVE THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER?
1) DON’T FOCUS ON THE DISAPPOINTMENTS Luke 2:6-7 NIV
2) DON’T LET FEAR STOP YOU FROM GOD’S BEST Luke 2:9-11 NIV
3) TREASURE ALL THE MOMENTS Luke 2:19 NIV
HOW CAN I GROW IN LOVE?
1) LOVE PURSUES Matthew 2:1-6 NIV
GO OUT OF YOUR WAY TO BE A BLESSING
2) LOVE PERSEVERES Matthew 2:7-10 NIV
OVERCOME DOUBT, FEAR, AND DISCOURAGEMENT
3) LOVE PROTECTS Matthew 2:11-15 NIV
HOW CAN I FIND JOY THIS CHRISTMAS?
1) FAITH-BELIEF IN WHAT GOD SAYS/DOES Luke 2:8-12 NIV
2) REPENT/OBEDIENCE-DOING GOD’S WILL Psalms 51:7-12 NIV
3) TESTIMONY-TELLING OF GOD’S GOODNESS Luke 2:1-20 NIV
HOW CAN I FIND PEACE THIS CHRISTMAS?
1) PRESENT EVERY SITUATION TO GOD Isaiah 9:6-7 NIV
2) REMIND YOURSELF THAT HE IS WITH YOU John 16:33 NIV
3) RECEIVE HIS GIFT OF PEACE John 14:25-27 NIV
HOW CAN I FIND HOPE THIS CHRISTMAS?
1) SCRIPTURE GIVES ME HOPE Romans 15:1-4 NIV
2) GOD’S MERCY GIVES ME HOPE Romans 15:5-12 NIV
3) HIS SPIRIT GIVES ME HOPE Romans 15:13 NIV
IMPROVE YOUR GRATITUDE! COUNT-CALL-CONSIDER
1) COUNT YOUR SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS Ephesians 1:3-10 NIV
2) CALL ON GOD FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL FAMILY Ephesians 1:15-23 NIV
3) CONSIDER HOW GOD CAN USE YOU NOW Ephesians 2:6-10 NIV
What does it mean to be God’s Caretakers?
1) GOD EXPECTS US TO MANAGE HIS RESOURCES Matthew 25:14-23 NIV
2) OUR VIEW OF GOD IMPACTS OUR MANAGEMENT Matthew 25:24-27 NIV
3) GOD HOLDS US ACCOUNTABLE FOR OUR GIFTS Matthew 25:28-30 NIV
WHAT ARE THREE PRACTICES TO GROW?
REST - REPROGRAM - REACH
1) REST FROM YOUR WORKS BY FAITH AND GRACE Hebrews 4:1-3, 9-11 NIV
2) REPROGRAM YOUR THOUGHTS WITH HIS WORD Hebrews 4:12-13 NIV
3) REACH FOR HIM IN THE PAIN Hebrews 4:14-16 NIV
HOW CAN I BE A MORE GRATEFUL PERSON?
1) WE MISS THE JOY BECAUSE OF JUDGEMENT Luke 7:37- 39 NIV
- GIVE GRACE TO OTHERS FOR THEIR DIFFERENCES
2) WE MISS THE MIRACLE FOR THE MILES Luke 17:11-19 NIV
- TAKE A BREAK FROM THE BUSY TO GIVE THANKS
3) WE MISS THE BLESSING DUE TO BLINDNESS Luke 7:40-50 NIV
- LOOK FOR THE BLESSINGS ALL AROUND YOU
HOW CAN I WALK IN GOD’S GRACE?
1) RECOGNIZE OUR ACCEPTANCE BY GOD John 15:9-10 NIV
2) REST IN GOD’S POWER AND PRESENCE Psalms 63:1-8
3) REALIZE YOUR SIGNIFICANCE IN HIS LOVE Luke 10:17-20 NIV
4) REAP FRUIT WHILE ABIDING IN CHRIST John 15:5-8 NIV
THE SOUL NEEDS GOD’S PURPOSES, PRESENCE, AND POWER
1) TRUSTING GOD’S PURPOSES BRINGS PEACE Romans 8:28-30 NIV
2) SENSING GOD’S PRESENCE BRINGS HOPE Romans 8:31-35 NIV
3) REALIZING GOD’S POWER BRINGS ASSURANCE Romans 8:36-39 NIV
1) WE STRUGGLE WITH FEAR Romans 8:14-17 NIV
2) WE STRUGGLE WITH FAILURE Romans 8:18-23 NIV
3) WE STRUGGLE WITH KNOWING OUR NEEDS Romans 8:24-27 NIV
TRUTHS ABOUT THE SOUL/SPIRIT
1) IT CAN CONNECT WITH GOD’S SPIRIT Romans 8:1-5 NIV
2) IT BRINGS PEACE AND LIFE WITH HIS SPIRIT Romans 8:6-11NIV
3) THE SPIRIT CAN OVERCOME OUR FLESH Romans 8:12-13 NIV
CHALLENGES
1)Commit to attending (virtual or in person) to the next 6 weeks of biblical teaching on the soul.
2)Find a small group online or in person, or start a small group of your own. Group=Growth
3)Set aside a daily time of prayer and Bible Study to care for your soul
WHY DO A SERIES ON THE SOUL?
1) SOUL IS > THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL Matthew 16:24-27 NIV
2) SIN IMPACTS YOUR SOUL John 15:4 NIV
3) OUR SOULS CRAVE REST Matthew 11:25-30 NIV
HOW TO LIVE A LIFE THAT BLESSES OTHERS
1) DON’T SEEK RECOGNITION Luke 5:18 NIV
-MAKE JESUS THE FOCUS
2) DO WHATEVER IT TAKES Luke 5:19-20 NIV
- LOOK FOR NEEDS, NOT YOUR WANTS
3) BEWARE OF A CRITICAL SPIRIT Luke 5:21-25 NIV
-DON’T MISS BLESSINGS WHILE LOOKING FOR PROBLEMS
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT MATTERS TO YOU?
1) DO YOU BELIEVE THE BIBLE? Luke 10:25-29 NIV
-YOUR BELIEFS IMPACT YOUR PRIORITIES/ACTIONS
2) WHAT DO YOU AVOID? Luke 10:30-32 NIV
- WE AVOID THE THINGS/ PEOPLE WE DON’T LOVE
3) WHERE DO YOU INVEST YOUR TIME/MONEY? Luke 10:33-37 NIV
-WE INVEST TIME AND MONEY IN OUR PRIORITIES
THE LAST DAYS-THE BAD AND THE GOOD
1) WAR WILL BRING DEATH Daniel 11:40-45 NIV
- CHRIST BRINGS LIFE Romans 8:10-11 NIV
2) EVIL WILL BRING DISTRESS Daniel 12:1-4 NIV
- WE WILL SHARE IN HIS GLORY Romans 8:16-17 NIV
3) THE WICKED WILL BRING DESOLATION Daniel 12:9-13 NIV
- BELIEVERS WILL BE WITH CHRIST Romans 8:38-39 NIV
KEYS TO TRUE REPENTANCE
1) COMPARE HIS RIGHTOUSNESS TO YOUR SIN Daniel 9:4-7 NIV
2) RECOGNIZE YOUR NEED FOR MERCY Daniel 9:18-19 NIV
3) RECOGNIZE YOU ARE IN A SPIRITUAL WAR Daniel 10:12-14 NIV
TRUTHS ABOUT A FEARFUL FUTURE
1) WE HAVE A FAITHFUL FATHER Daniel 7:13-18 NIV
2) ALL IS UNDER CHRIST’S COMMAND Daniel 7:23-27 NIV
3) CARRY OUT YOUR CALLING TODAY Daniel 8:25-27 NIV
THE 3 LIONS WE ALL MUST FACE
1) WILL I WORK FOR GOD IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES? Daniel 6:3-5 NIV
2) WILL I OBEY GOD AND SACRIFICE? Daniel 6 :10-11,16-18 NIV
3) WILL I TRUST GOD TO WORK THINGS OUT? Daniel 6:21-23,26-28 NIV
3 SIGNS THAT YOU ARE FAR FROM GOD
1) YOU WANT TO IMPRESS OTHERS, NOT GOD Daniel 5:2, 5-7 NIV
2) YOUR PRIDE BLINDS YOU FROM TRUTH Daniel Daniel 5:10-11,22-24 NIV
3) YOU THINK YOU ARE GOOD WITHOUT GOD Daniel 5:25-31 NIV
WHEN YOU ARE FAITHFUL…
1) THOSE FAR AWAY FROM GOD WILL LISTEN Daniel 4:6-9 NIV
2) YOU CAN SPEAK THE TRUTH IN LOVE Daniel 4:18-19, 26-27 NIV
3) OTHERS FIND SALVATION Daniel 4:33-34,37 NIV
WHEN YOU OBEY GOD…
1) OTHERS MAY ATTACK YOU Daniel 3:8-12 NIV
2) YOU LEAVE THE CONSEQUENCES TO HIM Daniel 3:15-20 NIV
3) HIS PRESENCE WILL HELP OTHERS BELIEVE Daniel 3:25-28 NIV
DANIEL SERIES - KEY VERSES
“…he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up”. 3:17b-18 NIV
1) ASK FOR GOD’S HELP FIRST Daniel 2:15-19 NIV
2) SEEK GOD’S GLORY AND KNOCK FOR ANSWERS Daniel 2:26-30 NIV
3) WITNESS TO OTHERS WHEN GOD ANSWERS Daniel 2:45-48 NIV
STEPS TO TRUSTING GOD WITH THE ANSWERS
STANDING STRONG IN HARD TIMES DANIEL - RISING ABOVE CIRCUMSTANCES WEEK 1
HOW CAN I STAND STRONG IN HARD TIMES?
1) CHOOSE REST AND TRUST Daniel 1:1,3-5 NIV
- YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR CHOICES
2) ASK FOR DIRECTION AND FAVOR Daniel 1:8-9,15-16 NIV
3) RECOGNIZE YOUR BLESSINGS Daniel 1:17-20 NIV
A SIMPLE PATTERN FOR PRAYER ANYWHERE “ACTS”
A-Adoration C- Confession T- Thanksgiving S-Supplication
3 KEYS TO SUPPLICATION
1) SURRENDER YOUR FEARS AND DESIRES Philippians 4:4-7 NIV
2) SENSITIVITY TO HOLY SPIRIT BRINGS POWER Romans 8:15-17 NIV
3) SEEK HIS WILL IN ALL THINGS 1 John 5:13-15 NIV
A SIMPLE PATTERN FOR PRAYER ANYWHERE - ACTS
A-Adoration C- Confession T- Thanksgiving S-Supplication
THREE THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR
1) WHAT GOD HAS DONE IN THE PAST 1 Chronicles 16:7-16 NIV
2) WHAT HE IS DOING TODAY 1 Chronicles 16:23-25 NIV
3) LOOKING FORWARD TO WHAT GOD WILL DO 1 Chronicles 16:34-36 NIV
“So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt.” Exodus 3:10 NIV
WE NEED HIS CONFIDENCE TO LIVE GREATLY
1) WE ARE CHAINED TO OUR PAST Exodus 3:11 NIV
2) WE FEAR THE FUTURE Exodus 3:13 NIV
3) WE FOCUS ON OURSELVES AND OUR FEARS Exodus 4:10 NIV
4) WE AREN’T TRUE SERVANTS Exodus 4:13 NIV
A SIMPLE PATTERN FOR PRAYER ANYWHERE- ACTS
A-Adoration C- Confession T- Thanksgiving S-Supplication
WHY PRACTICE CONFESSION?
- CONFESSION PREPARES YOU TO HEAR GOD John 10:2-4 NIV
- CONFESSION BRINGS FORGIVENESS 1 John 1:9 NIV
- CONFESSION DEMONSTRATES YOUR NEED FOR GOD John 14:15-17 NIV
A SIMPLE PATTERN FOR PRAYER ANYWHERE: “ACTS”
A-Adoration C-Confession T-Thanksgiving
S-Supplication
THE LORD’S SUPPER
For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.1 Corinthians 11:23-26 NIV
HOW TO ADORE GOD IN PRAYER
- RECOGNIZE HIS GREATNESS/YOUR WEAKNESS Psalms 18:30-35 NIV
- TAKE TIME TO WAIT ON HIM/LISTEN IN HIS WORD Psalms 27:14 NIV
- REMEMBER HIS POWER AND PRESENCE Exodus 15:11-13 NIV
Series Verse - As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. James 2:26 NIV
HOW TO PRAYERFULLY DEAL WITH PAIN
- PAIN CAUSED BY SIN REQUIRES CONFESSION James 5:1-6 NIV
- REMEMBER HIS FAITHFULNESS WHILE WAITING James 5:7-12 NIV
- JOIN WITH OTHERS TO GROW AND BE HEALED James 5:13-20
Series Verse - As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. James 2:26 NIV
WHY SHOULD I LET GOD RUN MY LIFE?
- WHEN DESIRES RULE, YOU HURT OTHERS James 4:1-4 NIV
- HUMBLE CONFESSION BRINGS RENEWAL James 4:5-10
- SLANDER/PRIDE BRINGS SELF JUDGEMENT James 4:11-12 AMP
- HUMBLY, GOD LED IS THE BEST LIFE James 4:13-17 NIV
Series Verse - As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. James 2:26 NIV
3 WAYS TO IDENTIFY WISDOM
- TRUE WISDOM SHOWS IN HUMBLE DEEDS James 3:13 NIV
- FAKE WISDOM SHOWS IN PRIDEFUL TALK James 3:14-16 NIV
- TRUE WISDOM HUMBLY CONSIDERS OTHERS James 3:17-18 NIV
Series Verse - As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. James 2:26 NIV
WHY WORDS HAVE POWER
- WORDS INFLUENCE LIVES James 3:1-4 NIV
- WORDS CAN’T BE WITHDRAWN James 3:5-8 NIV
- OUR WORDS REPRESENT CHRIST James 3:9-12 NIV
Series Verse - As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. James 2:26 NIV
TRAITS OF GENUINE FAITH
- WORDS MATCH WORKS James 2:14-17 NIV
- KNOWING LEADS TO DOING James 2:18-23 NIV
- GRACE THROUGH FAITH BRINGS WORKS James 2:24-26 NIV
Series Verse - As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. James 2:26 NIV
KEYS TO SHOWING MERCY TO OTHERS
- VALUE PEOPLE, NOT POSSESIONS James 2:1-7 NIV
- CHOOSE LOVE TO FULFILL THE LAW JJames 2:8-11 NIV
- OVERCOME JUDGEMENT THROUGH MERCY James 2:12-13 NIV
Series Verse - As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. James 2:26 NIV
3 HABITS TO HELP YOU WALK THE WALK
- PRESENT YOUR PRESENTS AS A PRESENT James 1:16-18 NIV
- PRACTICE WHAT IS PREACHED James 1:19-25 NIV
- PIPE DOWN AND PROTECT James 1:26-27 NIV
Series Verse - As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. James 2:26 NIV
3 WAYS TO CULTIVATE YOUR IDENTITY
- DWELL ON RESULTS, NOT CIRCUMSTANCES James 1:2-8 NIV
- DISCOVER IDENTITY IN CHRIST, NOT MONEY James 1:9-12 NIV
- DEAL WITH YOUR DESIRES James 1:13-15 NIV
HOW GOD CAN USE SADNESS TO BRING JOY
- HURTFUL PEOPLE CAN BE USED BY GOD Luke 18:32-34 NIV
- FEARS AND DOUBTS ARE NORMAL Matthew 28:1,5-8 NIV
- GOD ALLOWS SADNESS BUT BRINGS JOY Luke 24:44-47 NIV
Series Verse - Then the Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied. The Lord said, “Throw it on the ground.” Moses threw it on the ground and it became a snake, and he ran from it. Exodus 4:2-3 NIV
HOW TO WALK IN GOD’S AMAZING GRACE
- REALIZE THAT WE ALL FALL SHORT Numbers 20:10-12 NIV
- RECOGNIZE THAT GOD REVEALS HIS PROMISES John 12:12-15 NIV
- RECEIVE GOD’S GRACE FOR YOU Matthew 17:1-5 NIV
Series Verse - Then the Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied. The Lord said, “Throw it on the ground.” Moses threw it on the ground and it became a snake, and he ran from it. Exodus 4:2-3 NIV
HOW TO FOSTER A STILL HEART
- RECOGNIZE FEAR WHEN COMPLAINING Exodus 14:9-12 NIV
- GIVE UP YOUR CONTROL TO GOD Exodus 14:13-14 NIV
- GOD PROVIDES AS WE MOVE FORWARD Exodus 14:15-16, 21-22 NIV
Series Verse - Then the Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied. The Lord said, “Throw it on the ground.” Moses threw it on the ground and it became a snake, and he ran from it. Exodus 4:2-3 NIV
HOW TO TRADE PROBLEMS FOR PROMISES
- GOD’S WRATH CAN BE AVOIDED Exodus 9:18-21, 25-26 NIV
- THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB STILL SAVES US Exodus 12:20-25 NIV
- GOD TAKES CARE OF HIS CHILDREN Exodus 12:33-36 NIV
Series Verse - Then the Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied. The Lord said, “Throw it on the ground.” Moses threw it on the ground and it became a snake, and he ran from it Exodus 4:2-3 NIV
EVEN WHEN YOU OBEY GOD
- YOU MAY SUFFER Exodus 5:14-18 NIV
- YOU MAY BECOME Exodus 6:7-12 NIV
- GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES FOR ETERNITY Exodus 7:10-13 NIV
Series Verse - Then the Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied. The Lord said, “Throw it on the ground.” Moses threw it on the ground and it became a snake, and he ran from it. Exodus 4:2-3 NIV
HOW OTHERS HELP US ACCOMPLISH GOD’S WILL
- PEOPLE PROVIDE FOR OUR NEEDS Exodus 4:18-23 NIV
- PEOPLE PREPARE US FOR THE NEXT STEPS Exodus 4:27-31 NIV
- PEOPLE PARTNER WITH US IN GOD’S WORK Exodus 5:1-5 NIV
ANSWERING FEAR WITH FAITH
- FEAR OF THE FUTURE - WHAT IF? Exodus 4:1,6-9 NIV
- FEAR OF FAILURE - I’M NOT QUALIFIED Exodus 4:10-12 NIV
- FEAR OF FRUSTRATION - I DON’T WANT TO Exodus 4:13-17 NIV
HOW TO LISTEN TO GOD IN HUMILITY
1. OBEY HIS WORD Exodus 3:1-6 NIV
2. REMEMBER GOD’S PRESENCE Exodus 3:10-14 NIV
3. USE THE GIFTS GOD HAS GIVEN TO YOU Exodus 4:1-5 NIV
PRIDE FIGHTER HOLY MOSES - WEEK 1
3 TRUTHS ABOUT PRIDE FIGHTING
- WE FORGET THAT MANY PEOPLE HELPED US Exodus 2:4-10 NIV
- WE BECOME IMPATIENT AND SIN Exodus 2:11-15 NIV
- GOD RENEWS THE HUMBLE Exodus 2:16-22 NIV
Series Verse - I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:14 NIV
WHEN YOU WANT GOD’S DIRECTION
- REPENT OF THE DESIRE TO CONTROL John 3:1-7 NIV
- BELIEVE THE WORDS OF CHRIST John 3:8-16 NIV
- PUT YOUR FAITH (BELIEF) IN CHRIST John 3:17-21 NIV
Series Verse-
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:14 NIV
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU A STORM
- TRUST GOD AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS Acts 27:21-26 NIV
- TAKE CARE OF YOUR NEEDS AND OTHERS Acts 27:33-38 NIV
- LOOK FOR WAYS FOR GOD TO USE YOU Acts 28:8-10 NIV
Series Verse - I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 NIV
HOW TO FOCUS ON WHAT’S IMPORTANT
- LOOK FOR JESUS Matthew 14:25-29 NIV
- BEWARE OF DISTRACTIONS Matthew 14:29-30 NIV
- CALL OUT TO JESUS Matthew 14:30-33 NIV
Series Verse - I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 NIV
WE DISCOVER OUR PRIORITIES
1.WHEN SECURITY AND EXPECTATIONS CHANGE Judges 7:4-8 NIV
2.WHEN DIFFICULT OBEDIENCE LEADS TO BLESSINGS Judges 7:19-20 NIV
3. AS WE JOIN WITH OTHERS TO GAIN Judges 7:22-24 NIV
Series Verse - I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 NIV
QUESTIONS TO DISCOVER YOUR GOALS
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WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? Nehemiah 2:17 NIV
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ARE YOU TRUSTING GOD OR CIRCUMSTANCES? Nehemiah 2:18 NIV
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HOW CAN I OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES? Nehemiah 2:19-3:1 NIV
1) LET GOD’S PEACE LEAD YOU TO THANKFULNESS Colossians 3:15-17 NCV
2) REFOCUS ON GOD’S POWER, NOT YOUR PAIN Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
3) LET GO OF YOUR CONTROL, AND LET GOD BE GOD Psalms 105:5-9 NIV
Series Verse - Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 NIV
- OPEN YOUR EYES TO BLESSINGS Matthew 2:1-6 NIV
- BEWARE OF DECEIVERS BUT KEEP GOING Matthew 2:7-9 NIV
- REJOICE AND GIVE WHERE HOPE IS FOUND Matthew 2:10-11 NIV
3 TRUTHS ABOUT REDEMPTION:
1) GOD LIFTS THE HUMBLE Luke 1:46-56 NIV
2) GOD GIVES FREEDOM Luke 1:67-79 NIV
3) GOD REVEALS TRUTH Luke 2:25-32 NIV
Series Verse - Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 NIV
3 REASONS WE ARE BLESSED
1) BECAUSE GOD CAME TO US Luke 1:26-31 NIV
2) BECAUSE GOD’S WORD NEVER FAILS Luke 1:34-37 NIV
3) BECAUSE WE BELIEVE WHAT GOD SAYS IS TRUE Luke 1:41-45 NIV
SERIES FOCUS VERSE - “What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” Mark 8:36 NIV
1) IT’S EASY TO WANT MORE OF THE WORLD 1 John 2:15 NIV
2) LUST AND PRIDE CAN CAUSE FAILURE 1 John 2:16 NIV
3) WE FORGET THAT THIS WORLD IS TEMPORARY 1 John 2:17 NIV
SERIES FOCUS VERSE - “What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” Mark 8:36 NIV
1) REMEMBER - YOU ARE HIS Matthew 10:28-31 NIV
2) REMEMBER - YOU HAVE HIS STRENGTH IN TRIALS Matthew 10:38-39 NIV
3) REMEMBER - YOU HAVE HIM WITH YOU Matthew 10:40-42 NIV
1) SOME WANT TO DESTROY OUR DREAMS Matthew 13:18-21 NIV
2) FAKES AND LIARS TRY TO DISTRACT US Matthew 13:22 NIV
3) WE LOSE FOCUS ON GOD’S DREAMS FOR US Matthew 13:23 NIV
1) WE EXPECT INSTANT GRATIFICATION 1 Kings 17:10-16 NIV
2) WE DON’T EVALUATE OUR MANIPULATED THINKING 1 Kings 18:20-24, 36-38 NIV
3) EXPECT FEAR AND DISCOURAGEMENT IN VICTORY 1 Kings 19:2-5 NIV
1) WORSHIP IS A COMMANDMENT Exodus 34:14 NIV
2) WORSHIP IS Joshua 6:2-5 NIV
3) WORSHIP IS A NATURAL RESPONSE TO GOD John 4:23-24 NIV
1) WE WORRY ABOUT THE FUTURE Mark 16:1-3 NIV
2) GOD WORKS SUDDENLY Mark 16:4-8 NIV
3) WE ARE CALLED TO TELL OTHERS Mark 16:12-16 NIV
WHAT JESUS ENDURED FOR US
1) BEATEN AND BELITTLED Mark 15:16-20 NIV
2) TORTURED AND TAUNTED Mark 15:21-39 NIV
3) DEATH AND BURIAL Mark 15:46-47 NIV
But be happy that you are sharing in Christ’s sufferings so that you will be happy and full of joy when Christ comes again in glory.1 Peter 4:13 NCV
WE UNDERSTAND THE SUFFERING OF CHRIST WHEN
1) FALSELY ACCUSED Mark 14:57-65 NIV
2) FRIENDS FAIL Mark 14:66-72 NIV
3) SUFFERING FROM SELFISH PEOPLE Mark 15:3-15 NIV
THREE CHOICES WHEN WE CHOOSE JESUS
1. CHOOSE GIVING, NOT GOSSIP OR GREED Mark 14:3-11 NIV
2. CHOOSE FAITHFULNESS, NOT THE FLESH Mark 14:32-42 NIV
3. CHOOSE PURPOSE, NOT POWER Mark 14:44-50 NIV
1.WATCH OUT FOR FEARFUL WANDERING Mark 13:1-8 NIV
Today I choose to trust in the Lord and not my understanding. Proverbs 3:5
2.GUARD AGAINST DISTRACTED GULLIBILITY Mark 13:12-15, 21-27 NIV
Today I choose to let the peace of Christ guard my heart.
Colossians 3:15
3.BE ALERT TO YOUR ASSIGNMENT Mark 13:29-37 NIV
Today I choose to be a faithful servant of Christ.
Matthew 25:23
THREE SINS OF CONTROL
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WE WANT OWNERSHIP, NOT OVERSIGHT MARK 12:2-12 NIV
HAVE I SURRENDERED OWNERSHIP TO CHRIST? -
WE WANT RULES, NOT RELATIONSHIPS MARK 12:28-34 NIV
DO I VALUE RELIGIOUS ACTIVITY OVER RELATIONSHIP? -
WE WANT COMPLIMENTS, NOT COMMITMENTS MARK 12:38-44 NIV
DO I SEEK APPROVAL FROM OTHERS OR FROM GOD?
THE 4 B’S OF FACING UNCERTAINTY
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BE OBEDIENT TO HIS WORD MARK 11:1b-9 NIV
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BE READY TO LET HIM REARRANGE YOU MARK 11:15-18 NIV
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BELIEVE WITH A PRAYER OF FAITH MARK 11:22-25 NIV
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BOW TO HIS AUTHORITY MARK 11:27-33 NIV
3 HUMBLING TRUTHS FOR HEALING
1)COMMITMENT CAN BRING RECONCILIATION MARK 10:3-12 NIV
2)COMFORT CAN KEEP US FROM CHRIST MARK 9:17-25, 29-31 NIV
3)CALL OUT TO JESUS MARK 10:46-52 NIV
WHAT DO I DO WHEN I AM CONFUSED?
1) LISTEN TO JESUS MARK 9:2-7 NIV
2)LEARN IN SCRIPTURE MARK 9:8-13 NIV
3)LIVE IN FAITH AND PRAYER MARK 9:23-24, 28-29 NIV
4)LOVE THROUGH HUMILITY AND HOLINESS MARK 9:34-37, 42-43 NIV
TWO WAYS WE MAKE LIFE ABOUT OURSELVES
(HOW HUMANISM SNEAKS INTO THE CHURCH)
1) I WANT GOD TO GIVE ME WHAT/WHEN I WANT MARK 8:11-13 NIV
2) I WANT GOD TO DO THINGS MY WAY MARK 8:31-33 NIV
WAYS I CAN MAKE LIFE ABOUT JESUS
1) REMEMBER WHO JESUS IS MARK 8:27-30 NIV
2) REMEMBER WHAT JESUS SAYS ABOUT YOU MATTHEW 16:17-20 NIV
3) REMEMBER LIFE ISN’T ABOUT YOU MARK 8:34-38 NIV
HOW TO BE A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST
1)DENY MYSELF - CONFESS/STOP SELFISH SIN
2)TAKE UP MY CROSS - DIFFICULT OBEDIENCE
3)FOLLOW HIM - SEEK HIS WILL AT ALL TIMES
THREE KEYS TO GROWING AS A REAL CHRISTIAN
1) AUTHENTIC FAITH, NOT A RELIGIOUS SHOW MARK 7:5-8, 17-23 NIV
2)ASKING EARNESTLY FOR HEALING MARK 7:25-30 NIV
3)ATTENTION AND OBEDIENCE TO HIM Mark 7:33-37 NIV
3 QUESTIONS TO ANSWER TO SEE GOD MOVE
1) DO I HAVE FAITH? MARK 6:1-6 NIV
2)AM I WILLING TO SACRIFICE? MARK 6:21-29 NIV
3)IS MY HEART OPEN TO HIM? MARK 6:47-52 NIV
3 KEYS TO FACING HELPLESSNESS WITH FAITH
1) FACE THE SPIRITUAL BATTLE Mark 5:5-7,15-19 NIV
2) FACE THE PAST WITH RIGHTEOUS ACTION Mark 5:25-30, 33-34 NIV
3) FACE YOUR FEARS WITH FAITH Mark 5:35-36, 39-43 NIV
3 P’S OF PREPARING AND PLANTING
1)GOD’S WORD HAS POTENTIAL MARK 4:1-9 NIV
2)PREPARATION DETERMINES GROWTH MARK 4:10-20 NIV
3)FAITHFULNESS DETERMINES PRODUCTION MARK 4:23-34 NIV
1) Don’t Give The Good Lord A Bad Name Mark 3:1-6 NIV
2) Let Your Behavior And Your Beliefs Be The Same Mark 3:13-16a NIV
3) Let God’s Will Be Your Game Mark 3:31-35 NIV
3 WAYS WE MISS WHAT GOD IS DOING AROUND US
1) FOCUSING ON THE PAST MARK 2:3-12 NIV
2) CHOOSING PREJUDICE MARK 2:13-17 NIV
3) WORSHIP OF RELIGION AND RULES MARK 2:18-28 NIV
1) LET YOUR LIFE PREPARE THE WAY Mark 1:1-8 NIV
2) LISTEN TO WHAT THE SPIRIT HAS TO SAY Mark 1:9-15 NIV
3) OBEY WITHOUT DELAY Mark 1:16-20 NIV
4) PRAY TO START YOUR DAY Mark 1:35-39 NIV
1) SMILE, JESUS LOVES YOU John 15:9-11 (NIV)
2) SMILE, JESUS PAID IT ALL Psalms 118:24 (NKJV)
3) SMILE, JESUS WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU 1 Timothy 2:5 (NKJV)
3) SMILE, JESUS WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU
1)SCARCITY OR ABUNDANCE MINDSET Matthew 14:17-20 NIV
2)FOCUS ON FEAR OR FAITH Matthew 14:24-29 NIV
3) DWELL ON PROBLEMS OR ON CHRIST Matthew 14:30-33 NIV
1)DISCOVER THE MAIN THING Matthew 22:36-40 NIV
2)DITCH THE URGENT FOR THE VITAL .” Mark 1:32-38 NIV
3) DEVELOP DAILY HABITS TO FOCUS YOUR LIFE Matthew 6:9-1NIV
1)GOD USES PAIN/DISCOMFORT FOR GOOD Genesis 37:5-8 NIV
2) GOD USES THE BROKEN AND “LESS THAN” Genesis 48:17-20 NIV
3) FORGIVENESS BRINGS BLESSINGS Genesis 50:17b-21 NIV
THREE STEPS FOR GOD’S RESTORATION
1) REMEMBERING OUR DREAMS BRINGS FOCUS Genesis 42:6-11 NIV
2) RESTITUTION IS FROM GOD Genesis 42:20-24,27-28 NIV
3) RESTORATION BLESSES YOU AND OTHERS Genesis 45:3,8,11,14-15 NIV
THE SETBACK, THE SETUP, AND THE SUCCESS
1)FOCUS ON GOD IN THE SETBACK Genesis 40:2-8 NIV
2) BE PREPARED FOR THE SUDDEN SETUP Genesis 41: 33-36 NIV
3) GOD RECEIVES GLORY WHEN HE BRINGS SUCCESS Genesis 41: 39-42 NIV
1)TEMPTATION ARRIVES UNEXPECTEDLY Gen 39:6-10 NIV
2) SIN WHISPERS “NO FEAR” THEN YELLS “FAILURE” 1 Cor 10:12-13 NIV
3) WHEN YOU ARE HURTING, GOD PROVIDES PEOPLE James 5:16 NIV
1)SHE PUTS HER CHILD’S NEEDS BEFORE HER OWN Exodus 2:1-2 NIV
2) SHE TRUSTS GOD WITH HER CHILD Exodus 2:3-4 NIV
3) SHE SACRIFICES FOR HER CHILD Exodus 2:7-10 NIV
1) TRUSTWORTHY PEOPLE GAIN BLESSINGS Genesis 39:2-6 NIV
2) ANYONE CAN BE FAITHFUL WHEN IT’S EASY Genesis 39:20-23 NIV
3) REWARDS DON’T ALWAYS COME IN THIS LIFE Luke 12:41-44 NIV
1) THE PIT HAPPENS SUDDENLY Genesis 37:23-32 NIV
2) GOD IS WITH US IN THE PIT Genesis 45:3-8 NIV
3) GOD CAN USE THE PIT FOR OUR GOOD Genesis 50:19-21 NIV
1) BE WISE IN WHAT YOU DO Colossians 4:1-5 NIV
2) BE WISE IN WHAT YOU SAY Colossians 4:6-11 NIV
3) BE WISE IN YOUR FRIENDSHIPS Colossians 4:12-18 NIV
1)GOD BRINGS GOOD FROM BAD John 12:23-26 NIV
2)GOD BRINGS PEACE FROM FEAR John 20:1-2 NIV
3) GOD BRINGS LIFE FROM DEATH John 14:6-7NIV
1)BECAUSE HE KNOWS MY FUTURE Luke 19:28-35 NIV
2)BECAUSE HE KNOWS THE FACTS Luke 19:35-40 NIV
3)BECAUSE HE KNOWS MY FAILURES Luke 19:41-44 NIV
HOW I CAN PUT ON THE NEW ME
1) CHANGE YOUR CONTEMPLATION Colossians 3:1-11 NIV
2) CARE FOR AND CARRY OTHERS Colossians 3:12-14 NIV
3) CONTINUE SERVING CHRIST IN PEACE Colossians 3:15-25 NIV
3) CONTINUE
SERVING CHRIST IN PEACE
HOW I CAN DISARM DECEPTION?
1) GROW IN KNOWING CHRIST Colossians 2:1-8 NIV
2) GROUND MY FAITH IN FORGIVENESS Colossians 2:9-15 NIV
3) GUARD MY FAITH IN CHRIST AND NOT IN ME Colossians 2:16-23 NIV
WHY I AM A POWERFUL BELIEVER
1) HIS PRESENCE Colossians 1:9-14 NIV
2) MY POSITION Colossians 1:15-23 NIV
3) HIS PROCLAMATION Colossians 1:24-29 NIV
Three Reasons We Need Spiritual Friends
1. Gifts Romans 16:1-5, 16 1 Peter 4:10-11
2. Guidance Romans 16:25-27 1 Peter 4:19
3. Growth Romans 16:25-27 Ephesians 3:14-19
3 WAYS TO BUILD OTHERS UP
1) BE SENSITIVE TO STRUGGLES. Romans 14:1-8,17-19 NIV
2) CARRY AND CARE FOR OTHERS Romans 15:1-7 NIV
3) PROVIDE AND PRAY FOR OTHERS Romans 15:26-31 NIV
- Surrender To His Righteousness Romans 10:1-4,9-13
- Share Faith And Support Those Who Share Romans 10:14-17
- Seek The Humility That Follows Acceptance Romans 11:13-21
Three Steps To Deal With Difficulty
1. Willing to Surrender Romans 8:1-6, 14-16
2. Waiting for the Reward Romans 8:18-19,26-30
3. Winning at Life Romans 8:31-33, 35-39
Selfish Gravity New Direction Series Week 5
How To Deal With Selfish Gravity Exhale-Inhale-Rest
A Study of Romans 6:1-23
Walking In Faith
New Directions Series Week 3
How to Walk-in Faith
1) Repent Of Sins Romans 3:19-20
2) Recognize My Righteousness Romans 3:21-26
3) Rekindle My Hope and Belief Romans 4:18-25
How To Be A Hypocrite New Directions Series Week 2
Three Ways to be a Hypocrite
1. Judge others for doing what I am doing. Romans 2:1-4
2. Run from God but pretend I am close. Romans 2:5-11
3. Say the right things while doing wrong. Romans 2:19-24 28-29
To End the Year Well
You need to:
1. Get with God Psalms 63:1-5 NASB
2. Get the Gospel Luke 18:13 NASB
3. Give God Everything Romans 12:1 NASB
4. Gods Got This Lamentations 3:37,38 NCV
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). Matthew 1:22-23 NIV
Why Thanks Matter Thanksgiving Week Message
Let the peace that Christ gives control your thinking because you were all called together in one body to have peace. Always be thankful. Let the teaching of Christ live in you richly. Use all wisdom to teach and instruct each other by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Everything you do or say should be done to obey Jesus your LORD. And in all you do, give thanks to God the Father through Jesus. Colossians 3:15-17 NCV
YOUR LIFE VERSE FOR 2020
Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD. Psalms 119:1
Better one handful with tranquillity than two handfuls with toil
and chasing after the wind.
Ecclesiastes 4:6 NIV
Why We Need 40 Days of Prayer Pre Message
These Next 40 Days Will Remind Us That
1. God Is My Respected and Loving Father Psalm 103:13
2. I Need Sincere Prayers, Not Show Prayers Mathew 6:5-8
3. God Desires To Bless Me When I Pray James 4:2
4. God Wants Me To Know Him James 4:7-8
Four Ways That You Can Grow In Getting Along
- Be Humble and Gentle Through Gods Love
- Speak the Truth In Love
- Put Off The Old And Put On the New
- Build Others Up