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First Assembly of God, Rock Hill
Welcome to First Assembly of God in Rock Hill, SC. We are a church that loves people where they are, and helps them move closer to the one who loved them enough to give His life for us all.
TEXT: Isaiah 9:6OUTLINE:1. My Sins are Forgiven2. His Spirit Lives in Me3. I am in Relationship with Mighty God
TEXT: Philippians 2; Philippians 4:4-8OUTLINE:1. Awaken to the Holy Spirit2. Humble Yourself3. Live Out / Practice Your Salvation
TEXT: Philippians 4:8; Matt 6:25-34; Philippians 1:3-26; 2 Timothy 1:12; Galatians 2:20; Psalm 13; Philippians 1:27-30; Acts 9; Philippians 1:21; 2 Peter 1:3-4; Philippians 1:6; Matt 6:33
Today, we celebrate all the things God has done through the Helloween ministry this year! Join us as we hear testimonies of God’s goodness and an encouraging message to concentrate on God!
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8
TEXT: Philippians 4:4-8; Psalm 139:23; Philippians 1:3-26; Galatians 2:20; Psalm 13; Proverbs 13:12
TEXT: Philippians 4:4-9OUTLINE:1. Rejoice!2. Choose to see beauty and grace in any life circumstance.3. Put it into Practice.
Guest Speaker: Jay Dickerson (Missionary / Area Director – Latin America) TEXT: Joshua 3:5-6, 12-13; Joshua 1:6-7, 9; Habakkuk 2:2-3OUTINE: 1. Serving Refugees2. Ministering to TCA Missionaries3. No One Denied
TEXT: Acts 1:8; Luke 24:47-49; Acts 1:4-5; Acts 2:1-4, 14-21, 36-40; Romans 10:14-15; Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 22:29-31; OUTLINE:1. Wait for the promise2. How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news3. God has done it! It is finished!
TEXT: Acts 2:42-47OUTLINE:1. All were filled!2. All heard about the wonders of God!3. Everyone who calls on His name will be saved!
TEXT: Acts 1:1-14OUTLINE:Posture of waiting: 1. Having a hunger & desire for the Holy Spirit 2. Faith – accept & believe 3. Worship 4. Prayer “Salvation apart from obedience is unknown in the sacred scriptures.” – A. W. Tozer “God’s boldness emanates naturally from waiting on God and not trying to do these things on our own abilities.” – Carolyn Tennant “Word of God, press on my heart that the Spirit might press it out of me in Jesus name.
TEXT: Acts 1:1-11 OUTLINE: Laying A Foundation for the Holy Spirit Jesus’ baptism account in the gospels (Matt 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-23) Baptism in John’s account (John 1:29-33) Jesus encourages us to wait! Posture of waiting: Having a hunger & desire for the Holy Spirit Faith – accept & believe Worship Prayer
TEXT: Genesis 18:1-15; Matthew 25:34-40OUTLINE:1. Generosity is less about the quantity of your money and more about the quality of your character.2. Is there anything too hard for the Lord?
Grow part 9 – Suit Up: Developing A Lifestyle of Worship TEXT: Ephesians 6:10-20; Romans 13:12; John 4:24; 2 Chronicles 20OUTLINE:1. Jehoshaphat feared (2 Chronicles 20:3-4)2. Jehoshaphat began to seek the Lord! (2 Chronicles 20:4)3. Jehoshaphat begins to sing! (2 Chronicles 20: 21-22)
While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee. Luke 24:4-6
28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is
One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this:
One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.‘ The second is this:
One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love
Exodus 31:13: “Say to the Israelites, ‘You must observe my Sabbaths. This will be a sign between me and you for the generations to come, so you may know that I am the Lord, who makes you holy. Here we see the name of God – Jehovah Mkaddesh presented. I am the Lord, who makes you holy.
English breakdown of Compassion = “to suffer together” The Hebrew word is Rakhum Closely related Rekhem – the word for womb. Around 80% of the usage of Rakhum in the Old Testament is describing God’s compassion towards humanity. Dimension #1: Rakhum compassion is a deep emotional movement toward someone. Bible references: 1 Kings 3:16-28 (only display vs. 26) Nehemiah 9:27-28 Psalm 103: 8, 13-14 Isaiah 49: 15-16 Two takeaways: Humanity – even the People of God – are vulnerable, broken,
TEXT: Luke 2:10-11, 21OUTLINE:A Baby In A Manger Changes Everything! – My sins are forgiven and forgotten! – No shame or guilt to carry! – I am in relationship to God – I am in Christ!
TEXT: Luke 2:4-20OUTLINE: 1 – Confirmation – Jesus is the Good Shepherd. 2 – Common Ground – God despises our prejudice and pride. 3 – Compassion – He longs to reach the unreachable.
Text: Ephesians 4:11-16; 5:1-2Outline: 1. Live in Love! 2. Live in Light! 3. Live in Wisdom!
Text: Ephesians 4:1-7Outline: 1. Live a life worthy of the calling 2. Bear one another in love 3. Keep the Peace!
Text: Ephesians 1:15-23, 2:1-10Outline:1. I Am Empowered! Life-Giving2. I Am Made Alive! Raise to Life3. I Am Equipped!
Text: Ephesians 1:9-14Outline:1. Remember, I Am Included!2. Remember, I Am Chosen!3. Remember, I Am His Possession!
Text: Ephesians 1:4-8Main Thoughts:Salvation/Forgiveness is an ongoing process.We know Jesus as: Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, Spirit Baptizer, Soon Coming King!Paul is reminding the community of faith: I Am Forgiven!, I Am Adopted!, I Am His!
Text:Luke 7:1-10, Matthew 8:5-13Outline:Walk in the authority you have in Christ!Recognize the authority of Jesus and our need for Him!Walk in the faith that you profess!Walk in expectation!Walk in the experience of our living God!
Text: 2 Kings 4:1-7 (NIV) – The Widow and The Olive OilMain Idea: Let God see your faith so that you will experience his provision! Before the provision is the prevision! What does God see in your life?Outline:1. Cry Out! Ask God2. Shut the door! Believe and Trust Him for the answer!3. Activate your faith! Use what you have now! Move towards faith, not fear!4. Walk in worship, not worry! Praise Him before the answer comes!
Series Theme: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 21:8-9Today’s Text: Luke 15
Jesus shares 3 parables in a row and is making a huge point that many times is missed. We see it in the Pattern of the stories.Something of great value is lostSo important to the owner it merits an all out searchWhen found “let’s throw a party and celebrate!”
It’s Time for Household Salvation!Who’s praying for the prodigals in your family?Who’s standing in the gap for the prodigals in your household?
Love like Jesus:Value all peopleSpend time with lost peopleBe willing to bear another’s burden
Love God, Love People, With Joy!