Discovery Church - Hickory, NC

Matthew 5: 13-16 NKJV We are called to stay salty We are called to shine steadily and stay lit We are called to show the Savior

Revelation 12:10-11

Acts 14:12-20 NIV We are testifying to God's glory; not our own We are testifying that we trust God and we don't doubt God We are testifying that our hope is in Jesus; not the world

Acts 12:18-24 NIV Because the word of the world is condemnation; God's Word is salvation Because the word of the world is scarcity; God's Word is plenty Because the word of the world is punish; God's Word is flourish

Acts 12:12-17 NIV Pray Answer the door or knock on the door Believe it when you see it

Acts 10:39-47 NIV Our testimony is about Jesus, not ourselves Our testimony is that Jesus is God, not a helpful idea Our testimony is that we know Jesus, not just believe He existed Our testimony is that Jesus is trying to save all people of all nations, not just people we consider "good"

Acts 9:20-26 NIV Because who we trust has changed Because our focus has changed Because our motivation has changed

Acts 9:10-16 NIV Obey even when you are just an ordinary person Obey even when it doesn't make sense to you Obey even when it's dangerous Obey even when you have reasons not to

Acts 9:1-9 NIV He is being saved from his pride He is being saved from his power He is being saved from permission He is being saved from his plan

Acts 8:26-38 NIV The journey is a choice The journey happens "on the way" The journey has its ups and downs The journey requires other people

Acts 8:1-6   Why should we preach God's word? Because people are dead until they are made alive. Because it's the only way the gospel spreads Because everyone is going to die  Because people suffer without it   

Acts 6: 9-15 NIV Stand up, don't stir up Speak wise, reject lies Calm is confident

How do we avoid fighting against God? Acts 5:33-40 NIV Be careful Consider the past Don't fight against God

Ephesians 2:1-3 How do we recognize and respond to our sin? Know you are in free fall. Know your enemy does not want you to know this.  Know you need to pull the chute. 

Acts 5:1-5 Why should you fear the Lord? Becasue He knows your heart Becasue we are guilty  Becasue Jesus said so

Exodus 16:11-21 NKJV God provides in response to our need God teaches us to trust one day at a time God's provision requires obedience

Acts 4:23-31 NIV They were not afraid Prayer They knew what they wanted They believed God would show up

Acts 4:16-22 NIV Listen to the evidence Listen to the Bible Listen to people who know the truth Listen to people who have something to lose

Acts 4:7-14 NIV The Holy Spirit makes us fearless When we get a second chance, it makes us fearless When the truth is on your side, it makes us fearless Being with Jesus makes us fearless

Acts 3: 1-8 NIV When we stay in the game Look for God Give what you have Take them by the hand

John 11:32-44 HOL Tell Jesus you are sick Roll the stone away Take off what has you wrapped up

Acts 2:22-38 NIV Jesus was raised from the dead God poured out the Holy Spirit God made Him Lord and Messiah

Acts 2:1-14 NIV The covenant is new The Spirit is new The conclusions are new

Phillip Sabourin Martin Everett Debbie Haynes Maggie Gold Martin Webb Courtney Flynn Kimmie Southard Christian Ortiz Robin Graziano Drew Grounds

Acts 1:3-9 NIV Convincing proofs that Jesus was alive The Father's promise of power The mission to be a witness

Matthew 28:1-9 NIV 1.     You should believe it because the gospels are trustworthy. 2.     You should believe it because the story includes problematic material that anyone would leave out if it wasn't true. 3.     You should because the tomb was empty. 4.     You should believe it because the church sprung up over night. 5.     You should believe it because He showed Himself to others after His death. 6.     You should believe the story because it answers the most important questions for humanity. 7.     You should believe in the resurrection because reasonable questions can not be answered without it.

John 3:1-6 How are we born again?  Come openly Come to Jesus as Savior  Come wanting to be different 

Luke 18:26-30 NIV Those who seek the impossible Those who seek first His Kingdom Those who receive rewards without pursuing them

Luke 17:20-24 NIV We can not see it It's in your midst There are many imitations It's like lightning flashing

Luke 16:13-16 NIV Tithe Do things you don't want to do Believe the Bible

I Samuel 17:26; 40-47 NKJV Recognize the challenge Use what God has gifted us with Remember we are not alonein the battle

Luke 11:17-23 NIV The Kingdom of God is not divided The Kingdom of God drives out demons The Kingdom of God will be the last one standing

Luke 9:57-62 NIV Commit to no excuses Commit to your priorities Commit to what is in front of you

Luke 8:5-15 NIV Receive God's Word with a noble and good heart Receive God's Word and retain it Receive God's Word and produce a crop with perseverance

Luke 7:24-28 NIV The kingdom of God is a place The kingdom of God is a Spirit The kingdom of God is a relationship

Psalm 23 HOL 1. You get a Good Shepherd You will lack nothing   Allows you to rest   Leads you to peace   Renews you   Leads you on the right path   Removes your fear   Provides comfort   Prepares a table in front of your enemies   Anoints your head with oil   Gives you an overflowing cup 2. You get everlasting life

Luke 4:18-19 NIV Joy is restoration Joy is what the devil wants to destroy Joy is the product of gratitude Joy is a gift from God

Luke 4:18-19 NIV Healing is a healthy relationship to ourselves, others and God Healing is sending out brokenness Healing is what the devil is breaking down

Luke 24:27-32 NIV Use the BIble to recognize Him Desire to see God Get to where you can see Him

Luke 4:18-19 NIV Freedom is a healthy mind Freedom has an enemy There are counterfeit freedoms Freedom requires priorities

John 20:11-17 NIV God's love changes my fears God's love changes my reality God's love changes my ability to love

What do we need to believe?  Luke 2:8-20 Believe that Jesus is "good news" Believe that a Savior is born to you Believe that you can find Him

Luke 1:46-56 NIV God uses the humble God uses those who fear Him God uses the hungry

Luke 1:39-45 NIV Look for God in the lives of others Look for God in our circumstances Look for God in His promises

Luke 1:26-38 Why should we believe? Believe when you're afraid Believe when you don't know how Believe when it's impossible 

John 4: 39-41 NIV Learn the truth that sets you free Give Jesus your truth LIve in the truth that sets you free

Nehemiah 4:8-14 NIV The enemy is stirring up trouble Your strength will run out We have exposed places

Ruth 1:11-18 NIV We admire commitment Commitment demonstrates courage Commitment creates trust

Esther 4:11-17 NIV We choose to ask for help We choose to see We choose to be responsible