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KaRena Hochstetler
GIVING THANKS – the stories of us KaRena Hochstetler Our goal for this series is to have a story of thanksgiving, a God story, shared with the church.
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Rhonda Hughey - Founder & Director, Fusion Ministries, Inc.
Rhonda Hughey has been serving the international prayer and revival movement for over a decade. Her passion is to see people personally restored by the love and power of Jesus and for His glory to be reflected through His Church resulting in the evangelization of the lost and transformation within every sphere of the community. Rhonda has lived in the midst of revival and has experienced citywide transformation in the nations. This personal experience has ignited a fire in Rhonda to call the Church in the Western World out of her spiritual captivity and into a revolution of intimacy with Jesus. Rhonda travels nationally and internationally, helping leaders prepare their communities for the habitation of God’s presence so His Kingdom will break in on the earth in revival and transformation! Rhonda serves as the Director of Fusion Ministries, Inc. and is the author of “Desperate For His Presence†published by Bethany House Publishers. Fusion Ministries partners with George Otis Jr., as a Transformation Center in the United States and serves as part of an international team of leaders in the transformation movement. Rhonda also serves as a Senior Leader at the Int’l House of Prayer in Kansas City and works closely with leaders in Youth With A Mission for transformation activities in cities and nations.
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It Only Works if You Drink It
It Only Works if You Drink It John 4: 1-42 v.14 “Whosoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.†When we meet, is it present? How can we tell? Do first time attenders experience it? Can it be programmed into our gatherings? Where can I buy it ? If it doesn’t show …well, why not? WHAT is it anyhow? It is not unusual that we come to God on a regular basis, yet seldom seem to experience the thirst quenching relationship that we want and that should be ours. Either there is a problem with the water or we are not drinking it. Here is a woman that responds immediately and completely to a brief encounter with Jesus? She not only changes, but because of her response her city is changed. What did she do that we don’t? 1. An awareness of and a willingness to address the thirst within. v.15 “Sir give me this water that I may never thirst, nor come here to draw.†2. A willingness to change priorities when confronted with a solution. v.28 “And the woman then left her water pot and went her way….†3. A willingness of personal exposure for the sake of something greater. v.29 “Come and see a Man that told me all things that I ever did.†v.39 “And many of the Samaritans of that city believed in Him because of the word of the woman….†A wise person chooses a destiny and accepts the road. A foolish person chooses a road and accepts the destiny.
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The IT Factor That Impresses God and Guards Your Rear
The IT Factor That Impresses God and Guards Your Rear Scripture: Isaiah 58; Matthew 25 When we meet, is it present? How can we tell? Do first time attenders experience it ? Can it be programmed into our gatherings? Where can I buy it ? If it doesn’t show …well, why not? WHAT is it anyhow? If any of you see a brother or sister in need and you have material possessions to do something about it but turn a cold shoulder and do nothing, what happens to God’s love? It disappears. And you made it disappear. (1John 3:17) Message Bible George Barna’s research poll: 1. Only 14 % of Bible-believing Christians believe that poverty is an issue that the church should address. The complexity of ministering to the poor in today’s culture 1. Who are the poor? 2. Who are the “shake down†artists? (John 6:26) 3. Who are the lazy and irresponsible? (2 Th. 3:10-12) 4. Who will use you and disrespect you? (Matthew 7:6) 5. Who are the ones trapped in a cycle of poverty and hopelessness? Four actions that impress God (Isaiah 58:7, 8) 1. Share your food with the hungry 2. Provide shelter for the poor 3. Supply clothing for those who need it 4. Don’t turn away from helping your relatives You do these and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard! God rewards and indicts the global Church on the basis of its actions to the poor. (Matthew 25:31-46) Reward- “Come you blessed of My Father inherit the kingdom†Indictment- “Depart from Me, you cursed, into everlasting fire... The sins of omission are the most serious with the outcome of eternal punishment Observations: We will encounter Jesus in the final judgment and one of the determining factors will be our actions toward the poor. Both sides seem unaware of the impact of their behavior Christ identifies with the poor so completely that these deeds of love done to “the least of these†are the same as if done to Him.
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HOW DO WE LOSE it? HOW DO WE GET it BACK?
HOW DO WE LOSE it? HOW DO WE GET it BACK? Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 When we meet, is it present? How can we tell? Do first time attenders experience it ? Can it be programmed into our gatherings? Where can I buy it ? If it doesn’t show …well, why not? WHAT is it anyhow? What’s the “slippery slope†to losing IT? (Vs. 7-11) 1. The tendency to cling to the secure and familiar even when the familiar leads eventually to our undoing. (death) 2. Being drawn to the external code (law) which kills - it makes external demands without giving inward power for obedience. How can we be in danger of losing IT? (Verse 12-15) 1. By substituting performance for anointing. 2. By replacing ministry with programs. 3. By trading resources for passion. 4. By being so busy doing the work of God that we drift from God. 5. By believing we can create IT instead of spiritually birthing IT. 6. By playing safe rather than living by faith. Do you know how to get IT back? (Verse 16-18) 1. You might need to start with the confession, I’ve lost IT! 2. You’ve got to be thirsty for the Spirit that brings freedom. 3. You’ve got to invite Jesus to get in your face. 4. You polish the mirror - He will bring change.
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The IT Factor in the Life of Jesus
The IT Factor in the Life of Jesus When we meet, is it present? How can we tell? Do first time attenders experience it ? Can it be programmed into our gatherings? Where can I buy it ? If it doesn’t show …well, why not? WHAT is it anyhow? What is IT? I have come that you might have life and have it to the full (John 10:10) The gift of God eternal life (Romans 6:23) The Spirit gives life (John 6:63) What is IT? IT is LIFE—and not just any life. It is abundant life, life to the full, more and better life than you ever dreamed of. It is life that starts now and is unending! How do I get IT? 1. You’ve got to really want IT Do you want to get well? John 5:6 2. You must pursue IT with absolute single-heartedness The way to life—to God—is vigorous and requires total attention. Matt. 7:14 3. You must be prepared to fight for IT This is war, and there is no neutral ground. If you’re not on my side, you’re the enemy. Matt 12:30 4. You can’t get IT without intimate allies 5. You must be willing to die for IT Crestfallen, he walked away. He was holding on tight to a lot of things, and he couldn’t bear to let go. Matt 19:22 6. You must be willing to display IT Shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life. Phil 2:15-16 (NIV)
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What Contributes to IT
What Contributes to IT? Scripture: Numbers 10:1-10 When we meet, is it present? How can we tell? Do first time attender’s experience it ? Can it be programmed into our gatherings? Where can I buy it ? If it doesn’t show …well, why not? WHAT is it anyhow? Review: From last Sunday"s messag (Exodus 33) "What is IT" The best explanation I can give of what IT is -- are the following unique qualities found in his people: A passion to linger in His awesome presence Faith filled anticipation, reverence, and humility in worship Longing to get to know God's ways better Being desperate to the point of begging to experience more of His Glory The glory cloud is God's deal, hammering out trumpets and then sounding them is our responsibility (Numbers 10:1-10) 1. The blowing of two trumpets calls the whole community together. 2. The sound of one trumpet calls the leaders to meet. 3. A distinct sequence of sounds signals the order of "setting out" on their journey. 4. The clear blast of the trumpet was a call to do battle with the enemy. 5. A different sound was for appointed times of rejoicing. " If people can't see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves" Proverbs 29:18 (the Message Bible) Without a clear vision, people will never get IT and keep IT. IT doesn't show up on its own. IT follows a God honoring vision that people are willing to give their lives to. What are the five things we do? We focus all our energy on these five things 1. We believe, preach and teach the Bible is our final authority and moral compass. 2. We celebrate in worship which strengthens us. 3. We build meaningful relationships which connect us. 4. We learn to pray which empowers us. 5. We reach out to the unchurched, nominal Christians and seekers inviting them to become Christ followers.
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What Is IT?
What Is “ITâ€? Scripture: Exodus 33:7-23 When we meet, is it present? How can we tell? Do first time attender’s experience it ? Can it be programmed into our gatherings? Where can I buy it ? If it doesn’t show …well, why not? WHAT is it anyhow? As we begin this sermon series, you may wonder why we would name it, “ITâ€. Truth be told there is an element of curiosity and a deep hunger for “IT†that we hope is stirred up in each of us. We believe this series will acknowledge the difficulty of explaining “ITâ€,to get our hands around “ITâ€; but will challenge us to desire “IT†and to explore the depth and wonder of all that God has for us as we discover what “IT†is. Some evidence that “IT†was in the “tent of meeting†with Moses (Verses 7-11) The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. The "IT" factor - intimate friendship, hearing from God, persoanl guidance. All the people stood at the entrance of their tents worshipping while Moses met with the LORD in the “tent of meeting.†The "IT" factor - respect, reverence, worship, anticipation Joshua, the young aide of Moses, did not want to leave the “tent of meeting†after Moses left. "IT" factor - lingering in the awesome prescense of God Moses is discovering the importance of “IT†(Verses 12-17) “If you are pleased with me, show me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you.†(Verse 13) “If your presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.†(Verse 15) “Your presence with us is what will distinguish us from all the other people on the face of the earth.†(Verse 16) Moses begs for more of “IT.†“Now show me your glory.†(Verse 18) This glory radiating off of Moses was never meant to be an Old Testament experience only. Your take home for the week: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you… and His glory appears over you.†(Isaiah 60:1, 2) “Christ in you, the hope of gloryâ€.. (Col. 1:27) You radiate God’s glory and bring an infusion of that glory into your atmosphere!
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Being Free From the Compulsion to Hide
BEING FREE FROM THE COMPULSION TO HIDE Main text: 1 John 1:5 – 2:7 1John 1:7-9 7But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. 8If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Walking in the light is more than knowing and obeying CERTAIN TRUTHS; It is being true and it is being free from the compulsion to hide. ~Rick Joyner
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Heres the Deal
Where’s the deal in today’s marketplace? It is not what a person does that determines whether his work is secular, but why he does it. –A.W. Tozer 1. Christ followers believe they are called to their work. Calling is God’s personal invitation for me to work on His agenda, using the talents I have been given in ways that are eternally significant. 2. Christ followers model a servant’s heart in their work. Serving is the art and act of focusing on someone else’s interest instead of our own. 3. Christ followers display integrity (character) in their work. Character is the sum of my behaviors, public and private that define my entire life. 4. Christ followers should deliver skill in their work. Skill is understanding something completely and transforming that knowledge into creations of wonder and excellence. Definitions from “Marketplace Success for People of Faith†with adaptation for today’s message.
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