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Doing More and Enjoying it Less
RUNNING ON EMPTY “Doing More and Enjoying it Less†Scripture: Isaiah 5:8-10 Who has the final call as to when your plate is too full? (v.8) The truth is, life gets very lonely without margins. (v.8) FOUR TIMES THE “EMPTY†WARNING LIGHT SHOULD COME ON! 1. When relationships close to you, that really matter, begin to suffer. (v.8) 2. When acquiring your dream results in too much compromise. (v.8) 3. When there are no principled boundaries. (v.8) 4. When there is diminished joy. (v.9,10) CAN YOU CHANGE WHAT YOU’RE DOING? (Psalm 32:8,9) 1. GOD ~ “I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go.†2. GOD ~ “I will counsel you with My eye upon you.†3. Don’t be like the horse or the mule!
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How Did He Do That?
How Did He Do That? From the life of Stephen, Acts 6, 7 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.†Philippians 4:13 It is important that we take a deep look at our lives and recognize what priorities drive us, what conclusions we arrive at, how we arrive at them, and vast difference between intention and reality. “We’ve read all the books and we still don’t do what we know we should.†1. Stephen’s strong point was not what he could do, rather that the Holy Spirit was absolutely central in him. 2. His ministry was not a place of personal fulfillment; rather it became yet another platform for him to show the reality of the risen Christ. 3. Stephen did not ask “Where is God now that I need Him?†4. Stephen was a giver. He showed us that the closer we get to God it is not so much a matter of what we give, rather it becomes an issue of what we no longer want to keep. 5. Stephen’s life disintegrates while God watches and he is OK with that.
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A Vision Worth Dying For
A Vision Worth Dying For Scripture: Acts 2:41-47 What is our unique DNA? We are an evangelical church theologically, but we are not very traditional. We experience spiritual unity in the midst of broad diversity. We engage our culture on their level without “watering down†our message. We appreciate order and excellence along with freedom of the Spirit and the gifts. We take sin seriously but extend grace to the sinner. We have specialized training for all ages and gender, but believe strongly in the integrated church family. We believe the church, as God intended it to be, is the hope of the world. Why I would die for this vision of 34 years: The Word of God trumps everything in this media saturated world heralding the absolute TRUTH that sets us free. Worshiping God and enjoying Him in the midst of all other enticing distractions is the ultimate fulfillment in life. Connecting with other Christ followers in spiritual community is to experience the “greatest family†here on earth. Learning to pray and then praying will guarantee living life a notch above the ordinary. Taking the initiative to walk across the room to get acquainted will earn the privilege to share the greatest gift in life.
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This Trumpet Blows For You
THIS TRUMPET BLOWS FOR YOU NEW YEARS MESSAGE 2008 Scripture: Luke 4:14-21 The blowing of the trumpet at New Years was a big deal! All debts were to be cancelled. (Deuteronomy 15:1-6) Slaves were offered their freedom. (Deuteronomy 15:12-18) The “LOVE SLAVE†had a big decision to make. (Deuteronomy 16) The land was given a year of sabbatical of rest. (Leviticus 15:3-6) Property was restored back to the original owner. (Leviticus 25:8-12) Jesus makes a big deal about blowing the trumpet for you! (Verse 18) If you really want to change your situation you can! If you experience any kind of bondage you can be set free! If you want to know the truth you can experience freedom! If you are oppressed (bruised) you can be healed! Every day is a day in the “Year of our Lord’s Favor†(Jubilee)! (Verse 19) “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.â€
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My Response
My Response Scripture: Luke 19:2-10 2007 Sermon Series: 1. Just Walk Across the Room 2. Uncluttered Faith 3. Spirit Fire 4. All I See is Sand: Life From God's Perspective 5. Holy Living 6. 40 Days of Community 7. Advent Small Group Discussion Questions: What event or truth has impacted you the most in the past year? What is a current issue or truth that you need to work on? How will you do this? What is one positive life change that you have grown in this year? How will you sustain this change?
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Generations of Prayer Usher in the Greatest Movements in History
“HOW TO PRAY†ADVENT SERIES Generations of Prayer Usher in the Greatest Movements in History Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 The World Setting: (verses 1-3) Caesar Augustus ruled the Roman Empire for 45 years. (30 BC – 14 AD) He was a brilliant, gifted, remarkable leader. He was worshipped as a god. He ordered a census to be taken of the entire Roman Empire. Everyone has to register in their ancestral town. The National Setting: (verses 4,5) Joseph and Mary went from their home town, Nazareth, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, to register. Micah’s Prophecy: (Micah 5:2) Was spoken 700 years before Jesus is born. A ruler will be born in Bethlehem who has been alive forever. He will shepherd my people Israel. The Personal Setting: This very pregnant 13-15 year old girl is leaving home with her teenage husband to take a 3 day trip to Bethlehem. She is going to give birth with no mother present, no family, just a teenaged husband. The place of birth was a manger (feeding trough). There was no room in the inn. She wrapped him in cloths (swaddling). The importance of the night witnesses: shepherds and angels What is God’s personal word to us? Generations of prayer come together for God’s greatest movements to happen. God can and will do it again! The way of Jesus to change the world is very different. He came all the way down to bring about change. Look in the mirror of power. How do you see yourself?
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Anna, the Long Time Prayer Warrior
“How to Pray†Advent Series Anna, the Long Time Prayer Warrior Scriptures: Luke 2:36-38; 11:5-13; 18:1-8 Will you join me in honoring Anna? (Luke 2:36-38) 1. For being a prophetess. 2. For being a 24/7 prayer warrior. 3. For being hopeful. 4. For being a “Walk Across The Room†person. What does Anna teach us about prayer? 1. To never stop praying. (Luke 18:1-8) a. WHY? Because people who quite praying will eventually lose ¬-_______ and lose ________ 2. To be shameless in our persistence. (Luke 11:5-8) a. HOW? Get over our pride and independence. 3. To wait on God. (Luke 11:9-10) a. BECAUSE waiting seems to get us on target. 4. That prayer is not an overcoming of God’s reluctance but laying hold of His highest willingness. a. PROOF – “The door will be opened to youâ€; “And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him?â€; “How much more will your heavenly Father know how to give you the very best of gifts.â€
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What About Baptism
"What About Baptism" Matthew 3:11-17 11-12"I'm baptizing you here in the river, turning your old life in for a kingdom life. The real action comes next: the main character in this drama--compared to him I'm a mere stagehand--will ignite the kingdom life within you, a fire within you, the Holy Spirit within you, changing you from the inside out. He's going to clean house--make a clean sweep of your lives. He'll place everything true in its proper place before God; everything false He'll put out with the trash to be burned." 13-14Jesus then appeared, arriving at the Jordan River from Galilee. He wanted John to baptize Him. John objected, "I'm the one who needs to be baptized, not you!" 15But Jesus insisted. "Do it. God's work, putting things right all these centuries, is coming together right now in baptism." So John did it. 16-17The moment Jesus came up out of the baptismal waters, the skies opened up and He saw God's spirit--it looked like a dove--descending and landing on Him. And along with the Spirit, a voice: "This is my Son, chosen and marked by My love, delight of My life."
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How To Pray
“HOW TO PRAY†ADVENT SERIES Scriptures: Luke 1:5-25; Matthew 6:5-8 Zacharias in a crises and the opportunity of his life time (Luke 1:5-25) The problem: He and his wife, Elizabeth, were childless. They were both well advanced in years. The opportunity of his life time: He was chosen by lot to go into the most holy place of the temple to burn incense. He used this opportunity of a life time to petition God for a son. God heard and answered his prayer. They would be given a son who would prepare the way for the Lord: He will be a joy and delight to you. Many others will rejoice at his birth. He will be great in the sight of the Lord. He will bring many in Israel back to the Lord. He will come in the spirit and power of Elijah. Six principles on how you are to pray (Matthew 6:5-8) 1. Don’t pray for show. 2. Pray in the inner chamber. (Bridal identity). 3. Close the door (Your Father is already there). 4. Your Father who is in the secret place will reward you openly. 5. Don’t try to manipulate God with your many words. 6. The Father knows what you need before you ask.
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Am I A Thankful Person?
“AM I A THANKFUL PERSON?†Do people see me as a thankful person? Do I come across as a grateful individual? Does my family know me as one who remembers to give thanks and show appreciation? Does GOD see me as one who is thankful? Does my communication with God reflect a grateful person, or does He hear mostly “give me, give me, give me, help me, bless me?†THE SCRIPTURE: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6 Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 THREE GOALS FOR THIS THANKSGIVING SEASON: 1. I am invited by God to live a life free of anxiety. 2. When I am anxious I am invited to make requests in prayer with thanksgiving. 3. I am asked by God to find a way to give thanks in all circumstances.
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