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Make Room for God to Speak — Pastor Ryan Jordan God is still speaking, but His voice is often lost in the noise of our busy lives. Today, explore how making room for Scripture allows God's living Word to bring clarity, conviction, and new life.

Make Room by Quitting — Pastor Mike Burns Sometimes the most faithful thing you can do is quit. In this devotional, discover how letting go of the habits, hurts, and lies that hold you back makes room for the life God is calling you to live.

Make Room to Worship — Pastor Cody Henson Jesus reminds us that worship isn't about a place—it's about a heart that makes room for God. Discover how everyday moments of gratitude, stillness, and surrender can become powerful acts of worship.

Make Room for Forgiveness — Pastor Terrell Dawson Jr. Unforgiveness quietly fills our hearts with weight God never meant us to carry. In this devotional, discover how choosing to forgive makes room for healing, freedom, and a deeper closeness with Jesus.

Make Room for Rest — Pastor Derek Shackelford We're all tired, but Jesus offers a kind of rest that goes deeper than a day off or a good night's sleep. In this devotional, discover how making room for His presence brings soul-level renewal and a lighter way to live.

Make Room for Silence — Pastor Lis Burns In a world full of noise, God often speaks in a whisper. This devotional invites us to slow down, quiet our hearts, and rediscover how God meets us in the stillness—just like He did with Elijah on the mountain.

The Spirit of God — Pastor Jason Burns In this message, Pastor Jason invites us to make room for God's presence by welcoming the Holy Spirit—the unseen, powerful, and life-giving breath of God. Through Scripture, we see the Spirit as our Helper, Guide, and closest Friend, bringing freedom, transformation, and renewal to our lives.

Make Room for What Matters — Pastor Jason Burns What you make time for reveals what matters most. In this opening devotional of 21 Days of Prayer, we're challenged to intentionally make room for God's presence and build a life-giving habit of daily time with Him. Discover why pursuing God isn't a religious obligation—it's your lifeline, your anchor, and your source of spiritual strength.

People of His Presence — Pastor Jason Burns When we make room for God's presence, we move past secondhand faith and find a real, personal relationship with Him. In this first message of 2026, Pastor Jason reminds us that hearing God's voice isn't about ability but desire—and that faith grows when we slow down, engage His Word, and listen with humility.

Heavenly Peace — Pastor Jason Burns This Christmas, we're reminded that while the world may never experience lasting peace, Jesus offers a deeper gift—peace for our souls. As the Prince of Peace, Christ brings rest, identity, and strength that hold us steady through unavoidable circumstances and uncontrollable worries.

Joy Is My Job — Pastor Jason Through the birth of Jesus, we're reminded that God stepped into the mess to bring great joy for all people, not just a few. In today's message, Pastor Jason shares how happiness may rise and fall with circumstances, but joy is a choice rooted in Christ, a light the darkness can never overcome.

Hope is Here — Pastor Jason Burns In this message, Pastor Jason explores a hope strong enough to hold us up when life feels dark and weary. Through the promise of Jesus—God moving into our neighborhood—we see that hope doesn't avoid darkness; it invades it.

So Loved — Pastor Jason Burns From the story of Hosea to John 3:16, we're reminded that God doesn't love us because we're worthy; He loves us because He is love. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us, and Jesus continues to seek and save the lost. In this message, Pastor Jason looks at the breathtaking depth of God's love—one that rescues, covers, pursues, and restores us.

Find the Gold — Pastor Jason Burns In this message, Pastor Jason explores the biblical call to honor and how it positions our hearts to receive the rewards God intends for us. From Jesus' experience in His hometown to the Scriptures' teaching on honoring authority, we see that honor isn't just about words but the posture of our hearts.

A Worshiping Heart — Pastor Cody Henson Worship is more than music—it's the posture of a surrendered heart and a transformed mind. Through Scripture and the story of the woman with the alabaster jar, Pastor Cody reminds us in this message that true worship draws us close to God, reshapes our thinking, and touches every part of our daily lives.

A Grateful Heart — Pastor Jason Burns Through the story of the ten lepers, we're reminded that feeling thankful isn't the same as expressing it and God notices a grateful heart. When we choose gratitude over busyness, caution, or self-focus, we see God's gifts more clearly and turn our thankfulness into worship.

A Rested Heart — Pastor Jason Burns What does it mean to follow God's design for margin and rest in a world that glorifies busyness? Through Scripture and the practice of Sabbath, Pastor Jason reminds us that rest isn't a reward—it's a command and a blessing meant to restore our hearts and renew our connection with God.

Shadow Mission — Pastor Jason Burns In this message, Pastor Jason unpacks the story of Esther to reveal how easily we can trade our God-given mission for a shadow mission—one centered on comfort, control, or personal success. Through Esther's courage and calling, we're reminded that God places us in specific moments, positions, and relationships for a purpose. To learn more about Access Church, visit access.tv

The Shadow of Shame — Pastor Barry Baugh In this message, Pastor Barry unpacks the weight of shame—where it comes from, how it causes us to hide, and how God invites us to step into the light. From the Garden of Eden to the cross, we see that shame was never God's design for us. To learn more about Access Church, visit access.tv

The Shadow of Doubt — Pastor Jason Burns In this message, Pastor Jason explore the shadows that shape our faith—the doubts, questions, and hidden struggles we often try to ignore. Using John the Baptist's moment of uncertainty as a guide, we're reminded that doubt isn't the opposite of faith but an opportunity for it to grow deeper. To learn more about Access Church, visit access.tv

The Shadow of Pride — Pastor Lis Burns Each of us carries what a "shadow side." When we don't face our shadows, they can overtake who we become. In the start of our new series, Pastor Lis shares a message on the shadow of pride by looking at the story of Uzziah in 2 Chronicles. To learn more about Access Church, visit access.tv

Matters of the Heart — Pastor Ken Claytor Jesus spoke explicitly about the affect money has on our souls. In today's message, Pastor Ken Claytor from Alive Church shares on the life-changing power of generosity. To learn more about Access Church, visit access.tv

Holy Confidence — Pastor Jason Burns How do we overcome insecurity? Pastor Jason explores the story of Gideon in this message to share where our security comes from. To learn more about Access Church, visit access.tv

A Million Little Yeses — Pastor Jason Burns In our new series, Pastor Jason explores how a life built on a holy sense of confidence can have a huge impact. In today's message, we look at the life of Joshua and the call from God to be strong and courageous.

It's On The Way — Pastor JJ Vasquez What happens when we wait for Jesus "to show up" at the end of our journey? We miss the opportunity to see He was with us the entire time! Pastor JJ Vasquez from Journey Church joins us for a powerful message on finding Christ in the midst of our lives.

Here Comes the Dreamer — Pastor Jason Burns The story of Joseph gives us a perspective on what life may look like as someone who holds onto dreams. Pastor Jason explores in this message how to redefine success and adjust our expectations around our dreams. To learn more about Access Church visit access.tv

God's Dream — Pastor Isaiah Board Before we chase our own dreams, we have to catch God's dream. While we work with only a piece of the puzzle, God has the whole picture, and He's creating a story far bigger than our individual lives. Studying the story of Moses' call to free the Israelites from Egypt, Pastor Isaiah explores what it looks like to catch the vision for God's dream. To learn more about Access Church, visit access.tv

Get Your Dream Back — Pastor Jason Burns What do you do when your dream dies? In this message, Pastor Jason explores the story of the Shunammite woman and the prophet Elisha to see what happens when it feels like God has let us down. To learn more about Access Church, visit access.tv

When God Feels Silent — Pastor Lis Burns If it doesn't feel like God is speaking, is He still active? In exploring the story of Esther, Pastor Lis outlines what's true about God despite our feelings. To learn more about Access Church, visit access.tv

Who God Says I Am — Pastor Derek Shackleford If you want to embrace your God-given purpose, you have to first let go of the lie that you are "too far gone." Through the story of the apostle Peter's denial and restoration, Pastor Derek shares the transformational power of an identity rooted in what God says about us. To learn more about Access Church, visit access.tv

God Cares — Pastor Isaiah Board One of the most common questions people ask about God is "does He actually care about me?" Like a good and caring Father, we see throughout Scripture how God cares about every part of our lives. To learn more about Access Church, visit access.tv

Don't Follow Your Heart — Pastor Jason Burns "Follow your heart" is common advice in our modern dialogue and media, but the Bible has a different take. Through the story of scripture and people like King David, we see the cost of going where our emotions and desires take us. To learn more about Access Church, visit access.tv

Hebrews 11 — Pastor Justin Dailey How do we build a faith that isn't rocked by life's circumstances? By building an outlook faith instead of an outcome faith. In today's message, Pastor Justin Dailey from Action Church takes us through the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11 and gives us practical steps on how to build an outlook faith. To learn more about Access Church, visit access.tv

Revelation 1-2 — Pastor Jason Burns To close out Imposter Syndrome series, we're looking at John's words of warning to the churches in Revelation. Learn more about Access Church at access.tv

In Ephesians, we see a powerful message about finding our true identity in Christ while standing firm in spiritual battles. This sermon shines a spotlight on Ephesians 6, urging us to recognize we inhabit not just a playground of faith, but a battleground where forces beyond our sight wage war against our destiny. Through personal stories of supernatural encounters, reminders of God's power, and scriptural truth, we learn that the key to victory is standing firm in God's strength, rather than our own. To learn more about Access Church, visit access.tv.

Ephesians 5 — Pastor Ryan and Julie Jordan Ephesians reminds us that identity shapes behavior and that Christ's love is central in our relationships. In chapter 5, Paul highlights practical ways we walk in love, engage in mutual submission, and honor one another.

Ephesians 4 — Pastor Jason Burns Explore the connection between our design and destiny, and how recognizing this relationship can help overcome feelings of inadequacy. To learn more about Access Church, visit access.tv

Identity Behavior Doctrine Application Wealth of the Believer Walk of the Believer Warfare of the Believer Grow Walk Fight Ephesians 3:20-21  //  Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. We were meant for more. Ephesians 3:1-3  //  For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. It didn't happen overnight It didn't happen on my own It didn't happen without some wrestling It didn't happen because I was good enough Mystery Ephesians 3:7-13  //  I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power. 8 Although I am less than the least of all the Lord's people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. 10 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, 11 according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. 13 I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory. Ephesians 3:14-19 (NLT)  //  When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, 15 the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. 16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. 17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong. 18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. 19 May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. WIDE ENOUGH to be everywhere. LONG ENOUGH to last forever. DEEP ENOUGH to handle anything. HIGH ENOUGH to overlook my sins. Ephesians 3:20-21  //  Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

What Ephesians 2:1 (NIV)  //  As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins Ephesians 2:2-3  //  in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. Flesh - Greek word for flesh (sarx) - carnal, carnally minded, fleshly Living according to the flesh leads to DEATH Romans 7:15-20  //  I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17 As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18 For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 19 For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. 20 Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. How "Your tolerance for tensions determines your potential for growth." - Steven Furtick Stop praying for a tension-free life and start praying for purpose in that tension. Ephesians 2:12-13  //  remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Who Ephesians 2:14a  //  “For He Himself is our peace…” Ephesians 2:19  //  Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God's people and also members of his household How to live NEW Die to the old Stop trying to be better We're not called to be better, we're called to be NEW Live NEW Born again

Genesis 1:27  //  So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Identity: The TRUEST thing about you. Early & Often Factor Identity determines behavior. Who you are determines what you do. Image bearers Ephesians 1-3 - Who you are Ephesians 4-6 - How you should live Ephesians 1:1-2  //  Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God's holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. In Christ Ephesians 1:3-14  //  Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace 8 that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, 9 he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. 11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession—to the praise of his glory. In Christ, we are: Chosen Holy and Blameless Adopted Who you are. Whose you are. Redeemed and Forgiven Ephesians 1:1  //  To God's holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus What I do What I have What I did What I desire Which is truer? I am CHOSEN I am ADOPTED I am HOLY I am BLAMELESS
I am REDEEMED
I am FORGIVEN I am LOVED

Jonah 1:1-3  //  The word of the Lord came to Jonah, son of Amittai:  “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. God speaks clearly.. But we may not always like it God's command won't always align with our preference John 14:15  //  If you love me, keep my commands. Running costs more than obedience Jonah 1:3  //  But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord.  If you are fleeing from God, don't be surprised when the enemy picks you up Jonah 1:4-6  //  Then the Lord sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up. All the sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship. But Jonah had gone below deck, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. The captain went to him and said, “How can you sleep? Get up and call on your god! Maybe he will take notice of us so that we will not perish.” Obedience would have cost Jonah comfort. Disobedience cost him peace, safety, and even others. Jonah 1:7-12  //  Then the sailors said to each other, “Come, let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity.” They cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah.  So they asked him, “Tell us, who is responsible for making all this trouble for us? What kind of work do you do? Where do you come from? What is your country? From what people are you?” He answered, “I am a Hebrew and I worship the Lord, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.” This terrified them, and they asked, “What have you done?” (They knew he was running away from the Lord, because he had already told them so.) The sea was getting rougher and rougher. So they asked him, “What should we do to you to make the sea calm down for us?” “Pick me up and throw me into the sea,” he replied, “and it will become calm. I know that it is my fault that this great storm has come upon you.” Knowing about God isn't the same as obeying Him Sin always charges more than you expect to pay That's the truth with Sin: it never shows you the full price tag upfront It promises escape but delivers chaos It looks like freedom, but leaves you trapped It starts with a choice but leaves you with consequences you never saw coming Even in disobedience, Grace is waiting Jonah 1:13-17  //  Instead, the men did their best to row back to land. But they could not, for the sea grew even wilder than before. Then they cried out to the Lord, “Please, Lord, do not let us die for taking this man's life. Do not hold us accountable for killing an innocent man, for you, Lord, have done as you pleased.” Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard, and the raging sea grew calm. At this, the men greatly feared the Lord, and they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows to him. Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Grace doesn't wait for you to get it right. It meets you where you got it wrong. 2 Corinthians 12:9  //  But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. What areas of my life am I trying to justify my disobedience in? What are the areas of my life where I just need to do the things God is speaking to me to do?

Ephesians 1:16-18  //  I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, Know God 1 Timothy 6:21 (TLB)  //  Some of these people have missed the most important thing in life—they don't know God. May God's mercy be upon you. Sincerely, Paul. Find Freedom John 8:36  //  So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. Discover Purpose. Galatians 6:4 (MSG)  //  Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. What was the BEST day of your life? Make a Difference. John 15:8, 11  //  This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My ultimate purpose is to make a difference for eternity. Heaven & People John 17:18 (MSG)  //  In the same way that you gave me a mission in the world, I give them a mission in the world. Acts 20:24 (NCV)  //  I don't care about my own life. The most important thing is that I complete my mission, the work that the Lord Jesus gave me—to tell people the Good News about God's grace. Acts 1:8  //  “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” JERUSALEM: Those closest to me JUDEA & SAMARIA: Those close to me but different than me ENDS OF THE EARTH: Those far from me Make a difference in my world. Mark 5:19 (NCV)  //  Go home to your family and friends. Tell them how much the Lord has done for you and how he has had mercy on you. Proverbs 3:27-28 (MSG)  //  Never walk away from someone who deserves help; your hand is God's hand for that person. Never tell your neighbors to wait until tomorrow if you can help them now. Make a difference beyond my world. 1 Corinthians 9:22 (TLB)  //  Whatever a person is like, I try to find common ground with him so that he will let me tell him about Christ and let Christ save him. Make a difference in the whole world. Mark 16:15 (NCV)  //  Jesus said to His followers, “Go everywhere in the world, and tell the Good News to everyone.” Mark 10:29 (LB)  //  Jesus replied, “Let me assure you that no one has ever given up anything... for love of Me and to tell others the Good News, who won't be given back, a hundred times over...” Ultimate fulfillment comes when you're a part of a family and making a difference for eternity!

I was born for this! Ephesians 1:16-18  //  I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people Know God Find Freedom Discover Purpose Make a Difference Ephesians 2:8-10  //  For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:8  //  For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith Grace is God's power in you to do what you can't do on your own. Ephesians 2:9  //  not by works, so that no one can boast. Grace is opposed to earning, but not to effort. We are not saved BY works, but we are saved FOR works. Ephesians 2:10  //  For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Poiema Dream Team We > Me 1. You don't think we have any needs. 2. You did it before and hated it. 3. You don't see yourself the way God sees you. 1. Every Christian is a MINISTER 1 Peter 2:9  //  But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 2. Every task is IMPORTANT Just 1 Corinthians 12:27  //  Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. 3. Every person is UNIQUE and NEEDED God's design in me reveals His destiny for me. 1 Corinthians 12:4-8 (MSG)  //  God's various gifts are handed out everywhere; but they all originate in God's Spirit. God's various ministries are carried out everywhere; but they all originate in God's Spirit. God's various expressions of power are in action everywhere; but God himself is behind it all. Each person is given something to do that shows who God is: Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits. All kinds of things are handed out by the Spirit, and to all kinds of people! The variety is wonderful. www.access.tv/serve Access Groups Kids Youth & Young Adults Host & Hospitality Next Steps Worship & Production

John 8:31-36  //  To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are Abraham's descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?” 34 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. Freedom is a journey Ephesians 1:16-18  //  I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people Know God Find Freedom Discover Purpose Make a Difference Ephesians 2:8-9 (NLT)  //  God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. Philippians 2:12-13 (NLT)  //  Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Body, Soul, & Spirit Body - The Physical Soul - The mind, will, and emotions Spirit - The part of us that is like God. 1. Victory over sin. Sin: What I do to myself. Wounds: What others did to me. Romans 7:21-25  //  So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being I delight in God's law; but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! 2. Healing from wounds. Ephesians 4:26-27 (NLT)  //  And “don't sin by letting anger control you.” Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. 3. Authority over the enemy. Ephesians 6:10-12  //  Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Romans 8:1-2 (NLT)  //  So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. Romans 8:5-6 (NLT)  //  Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. Right relationships are the key. Proverbs 28:13  //  He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. God will not heal what we conceal. 1 John 1:9  //  If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. James 5:16  //  Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. Water baptism Join the Church. Access groups.

2 Corinthians 3:18 (NKJV)  //  But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. Psalm 16:11  //  You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Ephesians 1:16-18  //  I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.  I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people. Know God Find Freedom Discover Purpose Make a Difference Know or Know About ginōskō Matthew 7:21-23  //  “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?' 23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!' God isn't looking for religion. He's wants a relationship. Great White Throne Judgement Matthew 15:1-3, 6-9  //  Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, 2 “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don't wash their hands before they eat!” 3 Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition? 6 …Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition. 7 You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you: 8 “‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. 9 They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.'” Frustration with trying to do good. Envying others who seem closer to God A sense that something is missing. 1. Open your eyes to how much God actually loves you. 2. Confess your sins and ask God to forgive you. 3. Go all in with God Jeremiah 29:13  //  You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Give God one year

Easter Survey I'd like to hear a message series about I'd love to see an Access location in Give Us 6 Weeks If you have the wrong information, you'll have the wrong perspective. Luke 15:1-2  //  Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Lost Found Celebrate 3-ish How did I get here? Luke 15:17-32  //  “When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.' 20 So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. Kezazah - The cutting off Why did the father come running? To get ahead of the punishment Luke 15:17-32  //  “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' 22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' So they began to celebrate. 25 “Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 ‘Your brother has come,' he replied, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.' 28 “The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. 29 But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I've been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!' 31 “‘My son,' the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.'” I don't want what my Father has. Son who left & Son who stayed Irreligious & Religious Rebellious & Self Righteous Why did the Father come running? To get ahead of the punishment Prodigal - Wastefully extravagant Romans 5:8  //  But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. To get ahead of my punishment A: Already in a relationship with Jesus B: Beginning a relationship with Jesus C: Considering following Jesus D: I don't intend on making that decision

How can we care about what Heaven cares about? Excuses Matthew 28:19-20  //  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Command not a Suggestion Luke 19:10  //  For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. Lie: My faith is a private matter. Lie: Imposing my beliefs on others isn't love Lie: It's not my job or my gifting Lie: They're already too far gone Lie: I will be called a hypocrite Lie: I don't know what to say We don't defend the things we love. Luke 10:25-37  //  On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” 27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'” 28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” 29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” 30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,' he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.' 36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” 37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” Compassionate not Callous Contributors not Consumers “Sympathy is no substitute for action” - David Livingstone Commit when it's Costly Luke 14:15-24  //  When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.” 16 Jesus replied: “A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. 17 At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.' 18 “But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, ‘I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.' 19 “Another said, ‘I have just bought five yoke of oxen, and I'm on my way to try them out. Please excuse me.' 20 “Still another said, ‘I just got married, so I can't come.' 21 “The servant came back and reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and ordered his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame.' 22 “‘Sir,' the servant said, ‘what you ordered has been done, but there is still room.' 23 “Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full. 24 I tell you, not one of those who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.'” Seating Capacity An empty seat is a serious matter. Come and See Confidence

1 John 2:27  //  As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him. We carry and cultivate the anointing. How much of the presence of God do I carry in my life? Do we lean on our ability or His? Exodus 28:2  //  Make sacred garments for your brother Aaron to give him dignity and honor. Dignity and Honor are things you put on. Exodus 28:36-37  //  Make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD. Fasten a blue cord to it to attach it to the turban; it is to be on the front of the turban. The first thing the priest put on was a gold turban – a crown with a huge gold plate on it written “Set apart holy unto the Lord” 1. The Crown of Holiness over my Mind. Integrity 3 TYPES OF MAN: Natural man – one without God Spiritual man – thinks about God Carnal man – mixture between the two “Holy to the Lord” My thoughts have to be holy To make a difference, we have to be different. Exodus 28:29-30  //  Whenever Aaron enters the Holy Place, he will bear the names of the sons of Israel over his heart on the breastpiece of decision as a continuing memorial before the LORD. 2. The Breastpiece of Relationships over my Heart. You are where you are because of the people in your life We must have a pure heart to carry the anointing Few things affect the anointing in my life more than my feelings about other people. Who do you need to forgive? Exodus 28:39  //  Weave the tunic of fine linen and make the turban of fine linen. Breathes 3. The Undergarment of Rest over my Life. Sabbath Exodus 28:31, 33-35  //  Make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth… Make pomegranates of blue, purple and scarlet yarn around the hem of the robe, with gold bells between them. The gold bells and the pomegranates are to alternate around the hem of the robe. Aaron must wear it when he ministers. The sound of the bells will be heard when he enters the Holy Place before the Lord and when he comes out. 4. The Garment of Praise in my Spirit. Isaiah 61:1-3  //  The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, 2 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, 3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. The key to joy is gratitude. Psalm 100:4  //  Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.

How do we care about what Heaven cares about? 1. Men can be dense 2. You can be in a moment and miss it What was the Gospel message Jesus came to proclaim? The Reality of the Kingdom of God Mark 1:14-15  //  After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” Luke 8:1  //  After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. Luke 9:1-2  //  When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. Acts 1:3  //  He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. Acts 28:31  //  He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance! The Reality of the Kingdom of God Reality: What you can count on. Gentle Non-Cooperation with Evil M.E.R.: Minimal Entrance Requirements Heaven: Life with God Matthew 6:32-33  //  For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father  knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Kingdom: The range of your effective will Genesis 1:26  //  Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” Matthew 6:10  //  Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven Up there, down here Awareness

God wants us to obey Him. Bible Engagement Obeying God and Denying Self Serving God and Others Sharing Christ Exercising Faith Seeking God Building Relationships Unashamed (Transparency) ⅓ We Want Control (Build In) It's Fun (Build In) I wanna do hoodrat stuff with my friends We Think We Know Better (Build In) We Think Our Way Is Faster (Build In) Obeying God is only easy when a person's own desires match God's. Obeying God is only easy when a person's own timing matches God's. John 14:15  //  “If you love me, keep my commands.” John 14:23  //  “Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching…” Those who want to be mature in Christ have a desire to obey Him. Our way is to disobey, but God's way is a way of obedience. 1 Samuel 15:2-3  //  “...This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘I will punish the Amalekites for what they did to Israel when they waylaid them as they came up from Egypt. Now go, attack the Amalekites and totally destroy all that belongs to them. Do not spare them; put to death men and women, children and infants, cattle and sheep, camels and donkeys.'” Obedience is an Opportunity    1 Samuel 15:3  //  Now go, attack the Amalekites and totally destroy all that belongs to them. Do not spare them; put to death men and women, children and infants, cattle and sheep, camels and donkeys.'” Time doesn't diminish sin in the sight of God. Acts 13:22  //  After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.' Obedience is an opportunity to align with God. Begin to view every act of obedience as an opportunity to align more closely with God. Obedience is 100% 1 Samuel 15:20-21  //  “But I did obey the Lord,” Saul said. “I went on the mission the Lord assigned me. I completely destroyed the Amalekites and brought back Agag their king. The soldiers took sheep and cattle from the plunder, the best of what was devoted to God, in order to sacrifice them to the Lord your God at Gilgal.” 1 Samuel 15:22  //  But Samuel replied: “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. Worship is good, but obedience is better. Anything less than full obedience misses the mark of God's calling for our lives. Delayed and/or incomplete obedience is disobedience. Begin to actually do what God has called you to wholeheartedly and completely. Obedience is a matter of the Heart 1 Samuel 15:11  //  “I regret that I have made Saul king, because he has turned away from me and has not carried out my instructions.” Samuel was angry, and he cried out to the Lord all that night. 1 Samuel 15:35  //  Until the day Samuel died, he did not go to see Saul again, though Samuel mourned for him. And the Lord regretted that he had made Saul king over Israel. Obedience isn't just about our outward actions; it's about the inward condition of our heart. Begin to keep a close check on your heart. What is it that God has called you to do?

Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG)  //  “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly.” Hurry & Worry John 10:10  //  The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. Matthew 6:34  //  Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Meris - A part or division. Worry is the failure to be here. James 4:13-15  //  Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. 15 Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that.” Our goal: Be FULLY PRESENT. "Being in a hurry. Getting to the next thing without fully entering the thing in front of me. I cannot think of a single advantage I've ever gained from being in a hurry. But a thousand broken and missed things, tens of thousands, lie in the wake of all the rushing…. Through all that haste I thought I was making up time. It turns out I was throwing it away." – Ann Voskamp alcoholic shopaholic Golfaholic chocoholic workaholic Exodus 24:12  //  The Lord said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain and stay here, and I will give you the tablets of stone with the law and commandments I have written for their instruction.” HAYA - To Be, To Exist Fast food Express lunch Minute Rice 59 Second Rice Gogurt Drive through Ready in minutes “Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual live in our day.” - Dallas Willard Hurry Sickness Hurry and Love are Incompatible If we want the life of Jesus, we must adopt the lifestyle of Jesus. Luke 5:16  //  But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. 3 MPH God Mark 6:30-31 //  The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. 31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Mark 6:45-46  //  Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. 46 After leaving them, he went up on a mountainside to pray. John 11:1-6  //  Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 (This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair.) 3 So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one you love is sick.” 4 When he heard this, Jesus said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God's glory so that God's Son may be glorified through it.” 5 Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. 6 So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days Luke 19:5  //  “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” Mark 10:32-34  //  They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. Again he took the Twelve aside and told them what was going to happen to him. 33 “We are going up to Jerusalem,” he said, “and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles, 34 who will mock him and spit on him, flog him and kill him. Three days later he will rise.”