Finding the Joy in the Journey
Finding the Joy in the JourneyA study of PhilippinesHow did we get here?Philippians 1:1-2, Acts 15, Acts 16:1-10A Call From Macedonia Acts 16:1-10Galatians 5:24:26Philippians 1:1-2This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Jesus Christ.Doulos: a slave or bondservantSomeone who sets aside all rights of his own to serve another.Romans 6:16-17Paul and Timothy slaves of Christ JesusReal Life Examples in Acts 15 & Acts 16The Console as Jerusalem (Acts 15:1-35)Paul and Barnabas Separate (Acts 15:36-41)Timothy & Circumcision (Acts 16:1-5)1 Corinthians…
Milk vs. Meat: Why Society Needs Jesus
Milk vs. Meat: Why Society Needs JesusHebrews 5:11-14Deepening our perspective on God, his view of the world and thus our desires… How do we view society? What’s broken in our culture? How do you view the bible?-Self help book?-Basic instructions before leaving earth?-A story book?-The old part and the relevant part? -The bile is a dictionary of God’s character. John 5:6-10WWJD?? What Would “Jonathan” Do? What didn’t Jesus do?-He didn’t ask/expect the man to clean out his spiritual house prior…
Adevnt: Peace
ADVENT: PEACEWhat is Peace? Shalom – Something that’s complex with lots of pieces that’s in a state of completeness, wholeness, or has been restored. Personal Well-Being–Luke 2:14 “peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased” (NLT)–Colossians 1:15-23 (NLT)–Romans 5:1 (NLT) The World or Circumstances–John 14:27 (NLT)–Isaiah 8:11-14a (NASB)–Isaiah 54:10 (ESV)–Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT)–John 14:27 (NLT) Human Relationships–Philippians 4:4-9 (NLT)–Romans 12:17-18 (NLT)–Ephesians 4:2-3 (NLT) “Real contentment must come from within. You and I cannot change or control the world around…
The Mission of God – Disciple Making
A disciple is a person who follows Jesus, is being transformed by Jesus and joins Jesus in his mission of making disciples. This is every believer’s privilege and duty.
Milk vs. Meat: Thankfulness
Milk vs. Meat: ThankfulnessActs 16:16-40 Thankfulness definition:-Conscience of benefit received-Expression of thanks-Well Pleased What are we thankful for?Milk-I’m happy because I’m in a good situation-I can be thankful for the good things in my life-I’m thankful for the good people in my lifeMeat-I’m happy because I’m God’s own-I’m thankful for all things in my life as because God is working through them-I’m thankful for all people in my life as God is working on them through me The root of…
Milk & Cereal
Becoming a person of influence (A message for everyone) A person of Influence-Prayer (Open our eyes) James 1:2-8-Study the bible (Don’t just read it)–Parable of the farmer scattering seed–Romans 12:2-Re-evaluate daily Luke 9:23–”I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And that which I can do, by the grace of God, I will do.” D.L.Moody Becoming a Person of Influence
Milk vs Meat
What is the Goal? Matthew 28:18-20 People Need Jesus Who are you working for? Exodus 34:5-7How to Attain Understanding-Time in God’s Word Deuteronomy 6:4-9Hebrews 5:11-14 Theology Can we move from elementary understanding to deeper understandingBasic understandings are rarely enough to engage culture Bad Theology within the church-Children’s songs— “Dare to be a Daniel”; We are not to look to men as an example of God; Individuals have flaws–”Twelve men went to spy on Canaan”; Ten were bad and two were…
Alignment (Establish Life-giving Habits and Rhythm)
Alignment (Establish Life-giving Habits and Rhythm) What explains the relationship between these three realities? -Most people recognize the dangers of texting while driving. -No one intends to cause an accident because of texting while driving. -Many accidents occur because people are texting while driving. Ephesians 5:15-17 2 Corinthians 5:14b-15 Heaven and Hell on Earth -Transfiguration (Mark 9:2-8) Transfiguration -Jesus’ appearance was transformed -Transfiguration reveals Christ’s Divine Nature –Moses represents the Law –Elijah represents the Profits -Romans 12:1-2 -Transfiguration (Mark 9:2-8)…