Discovery Church - Hickory, NC

I Corinthians 15:30-36 NIV What motivates you Who does your life profit Where is your life headed

I Corinthians 15:30-36 NIV What motivates you Who does your life profit Where is your life headed

When was the last time our worship of God truly cost something? II Samuel 24:18-24 NKJV True worship requires sacrifice True worship begins with repentance True worship brings restoration

I Corinthians 15-18-22 NIV It means we are alive to God It means eternal life It means no condemnation It means that nothing can separate us from the love of God

I Corinthians 15:12-17 NIV 1. It means that God is more real than we are. 2. It means that there is an infinite amount for us to learn, experience and explore. 3. It means that Jesus is God. 4. It means that everything you do and the journey you make through this life has value. 5. It means that there are no unimportant people.

I Corinthians 15:1-11 NIV The good news is Jesus provides a way for God to reconnect to us The good news is Jesus has shown us that there is life beyond the grave The good news is Jesus created a way for us to follow Him

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 9:57-62 NIV 1a) Following Jesus requires...a surrendered will 1b) Our response...give God complete veto power   2a) Following Jesus requires...an undivided loyalty 2b) Our response...refuse to make Jesus second   3a) Following Jesus requires...a wholehearted committment 3b) Our response...keep your eyes on Jesus and don't look back   4a) Following Jesus requires...a persevering faith, not perfect perfomance 4b) Our response...never give up  

Luke 4:18-19 What is joy and how do we achieve it? 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 4:18-19 NIV Realize that we are blind Make the journey Use the eyes you have

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

Luke 4:18-19 NIV God's love is the solution God's love is discovered God's love is discipline

Ephesians 2:4-10 How do we approach our Relationship with God?  Throw away your old idea of love God wants you to be assured on the basis of His love Live out the Gospel 

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Acts 17:22-28 NIV Christianity is a different "way" and it leads to a different place The claims of Christianity are historically true Christian claims are exclusive claims; but not arrogant claims

Acts 17:1-4 NIV I think God exists I think something happened in the first century that changed the world I think the Bible is true I think Jesus rose from the dead

Acts 16:25-33 NIV Live with a renewed mind Living by faith Live by hope

Acts 16:16-23 NIV The "world" is our mission field and our battle field The kingdom of this world and the kingdom of God have different viewpoints and patterns The world is governed by a different spirit than the kingdom of God  

Acts 16:6-10 NIV Practice praying Forget fear Learn to hear His voice

Acts 16:6-10 NIV Practice praying Forget fear Learn to hear His voice

Acts 15:35-40 NIV 1. Want what is best 2. Keep the impact narrow 3. Agree on the problem 4. Prioritize the kingdom of God 5. Provide a path back

Acts 15:8-11 NIV Salvation is about your heart Salvation is receiving the Holy Spirit Salvation is a step of faith Salvation is by the grace of God

Acts 15:8-11 NIV Salvation is about your heart Salvation is receiving the Holy Spirit Salvation is a step of faith Salvation is by the grace of God

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 9:10-16 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 8:26-38 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

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 4:23-31 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

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