G3 Community Church

MESSAGE-LIVING THE READY LIFE“Contagious Encouragement”

-Approach with a plan for success in mind: “[1] For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain.”

I Thessalonians 4Am I Suffering by Comparison?Pray that we are not missing out by NOT comparing ourselves to God.

-Wrath is coming, but so is Jesus…our Deliverer. -Nothing on this earth now, and nothing to come, we will not be delivered from. -We should look forward to a delivery. A delivery itself implies that something is picked up, carried away, but delivered to another destination. We will all be delivered; it just depends on who your delivery guy is.

[5] For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. -Jesus is coming. Persecution and trials are inevitable. What are you doing?         -Do you know Christ as your Savior? (You will not survive this without Him)         -Are you campaigning for Christ?         -Is your hope in salvation or politics?         -Are you lifting one another up?

Good morning and welcome to Monday's with Pastor Doug. Today is Monday, January 17th, 2022. This is our first episode of our Monday podcasts. Each Monday, I will cover some of the following items: ·      Events and Activities for the Week·      A brief recap of Sunday's Message·      Maybe throw in a useless fun fact or two. ·      Introduce next Sunday's Message·      Devotional Thought and Challenge for the Week

Luke 2:18–19[18] And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. [19] But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.Pondering, according to the Oxford English dictionary… “In the sense most relevant to its scriptural use, ponder means to think or reflect deeply, or to meditate.”MEDITATE ON THIS-If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior, you are adopted and are RELATED to the King of Kings, Lord of Lords and are a heir to the throne. 

TITLE: This Never Gets Old. -The Christmas StoryPASSAGE: Luke 2:1–14

TITLE: How am I supposed to live now?PASSAGE: Philippians 2:1-18Christ's Example of Humility

TITLE: When is Jesus Coming?PASSAGE: Matthew 24:36-44GET READY!

TITLE: Where Does Jesus Live? PASSAGE: Mark 16:19–20 [19] So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. [20] And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs.   The Ascension had been predicted by Jesus in Mark 14:7, and was witnessed by the apostles as recorded in Acts 1:9. ; his sitting at God's right hand was a matter of faith but the Apostles firmly believed and preached this in the early church as referred to in Acts 2:33-35 and Acts 7:56. 

TITLE: What must I do to be saved? PASSAGE: Acts 16:25-34[25] About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, [26] and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were unfastened. [27] When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors were open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped. [28] But Paul cried with a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.” [29] And the jailer called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas. [30] Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” [31] And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” [32] And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. [33] And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all his family. [34] Then he brought them up into his house and set food before them. And he rejoiced along with his entire household that he had believed in God.

TITLE: What is the cost? PASSAGE: Romans 6:20–23[20] For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. [21] But what fruit were you getting at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. [22] But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life. [23] For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

PASSAGE: John 14:1-6[1] “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. [2] In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? [3] And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. [4] And you know the way to where I am going.” [5] Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” [6] Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

TITLE: Why did Jesus come?PASSAGE: Luke 19:9-10[9] And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. [10] For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”https://www.kevinhalloran.net/christmas-bible-verses/

MESSAGEJust You Wait (700-Years Later)Isaiah 7:10–14The Sign of Immanuel[10] Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz: [11] “Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.” [12] But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test.” [13] And he said, “Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary men, that you weary my God also? [14] Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

TITLE: The Peaceful Coming KingPASSAGE: Zechariah 9:9Jerusalem will rejoice as the Messiah comes to her upon a donkey

TITLE: The Anointed KingPASSAGE: Isaiah 61:1Jesus will set the captives free:Prophecy:"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" (Isaiah 61:1)

TITLE: The Miracle Man ProphesiedPASSAGE: Isaiah 35:5–6Prophecy:"Then will the eyes of the blind be opened     and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then will the lame leap like a deer,     and the mute tongue shout for joy. Water will gush forth in the wilderness     and streams in the desert" (Isaiah 35:5–6)

PASSAGE: Daniel 3:24-25[24] Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished and rose up in haste. He declared to his counselors, “Did we not cast three men bound into the fire?” They answered and said to the king, “True, O king.” [25] He answered and said, “But I see four men unbound, walking in the midst of the fire, and they are not hurt; and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods.”

TITLE: The Coming Prince of PeaceIn today's text, we continue to walk through the Old Testament looking at the prophesies and the promises of the coming King.PASSAGE: Isaiah 9:6-7         [6] For to us a child is born,                  to us a son is given;         and the government shall be upon his shoulder,                  and his name shall be called         Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,                  Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.         [7] Of the increase of his government and of peace                  there will be no end,         on the throne of David and over his kingdom,                  to establish it and to uphold it         with justice and with righteousness                  from this time forth and forevermore.         The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this. 

TITLE: The Coming King PASSAGE: Proverbs 30:4[4] Who has ascended to heaven and come down?                  Who has gathered the wind in his fists?         Who has wrapped up the waters in a garment?                  Who has established all the ends of the earth?         What is his name, and what is his son's name?                  Surely you know!https://www.jesusfilm.org/blog-and-stories/old-testament-prophecies.html

TITLE: The Greatest Gift (God's New Covenant)PASSAGE: Romans 5:6-11 

TITLE: The Lamb (Perfection Redefined)PASSAGE: John 1:19-34The Testimony of John the Baptist

TITLE: Home Sweet Home NazarethPASSAGE: Matthew 2:13-23

TITLE: The Star (An Extraordinary Sign)PASSAGE: Matthew 2:7-9[7] Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. [8] And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” [9] After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was.

TITLE: The Shepherds-From One Lamb to AnotherA NEW LAMBPASSAGE: Luke 2:8-20

TITLE: The Manger (An Ordinary Marker)PASSAGE: Luke 2:12[12] And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” (ESV)

TITLE: The Angels (An Uncommon Messenger)PASSAGE: Luke 2:8–14 [8] And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. [9] And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. [10] And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. [11] For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. [12] And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” [13] And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,          [14] “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace among those with whom he is pleased!” 

TITLE: Take the Long Way HomePASSAGE: Matthew 2:7–12[7] Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. [8] And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” [9] After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. [10] When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. [11] And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. [12] And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.

TITLE: Am I Only Dreaming?We are going to read about Joseph and his encounter with an angel during a dream he had. Before we do, here are a few things about dreams from The Valley Sleep Center:1. You can learn while you dream.2. Some people dream only in black and white.3. The faces you see in your dreams are probably those of people you already know or have seen before.4. Blind people experience more sensory dreams.5. Animals also have dreams.6. You always have multiple dreams each night, but you won't always remember them.7. Likely, you cannot read or tell time in your dreams.PASSAGE: Matthew 1:18–25

TITLE: Unborn but Alive and Kicking PASSAGE: Luke 1:39–45[45] And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.”

TITLE: God, I Have a QuestionPASSAGE: Luke 1:34–38[34] And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?”

This is the message from Sunday, November 28th, introducing our Advent series. As you listen, keep in mind that this was originally in a video format and was converted to audio. 

Did Mary Know?KEY VERSE: [28] And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!”

Join me as I interview Dan Emerson, US Navy Veteran. Thank you to all those who have served our country. 

WELCOME to Day 31, Chapters 31THEME OF THE DAY: “The Best Defense, Is a Good Offense”VERSE OF THE DAY: KEY VERSES....[8] Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute.[9] Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.

Proverbs 29: [25] The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.

WELCOME to Day 30, Chapters 30THEME OF THE DAY: “Take Cover”VERSE OF THE DAY: 30:5 “Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.”

WELCOME to Day 28, Chapters 28THEME OF THE DAY: Deliver Me KEY VERSE[26] Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.

WELCOME to Day 27, Chapters 27THEME OF THE DAY: Keep Your Kisses to YourselfKEY VERSE[6] Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.

WELCOME to Day 26, Chapters 26THEME OF THE DAY: “Time is Ticking Away”

WELCOME to Day 25, Chapters 25THEME OF THE DAY: Feed the EnemyKEY VERSEProverbs 25:21–22[21] If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,[22] for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

WELCOME to Day 24, Chapters 24THEME OF THE DAY: Everything Comes AroundKEY VERSE[19] Fret not yourself because of evildoers, and be not envious of the wicked,[20] for the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

WELCOME to Day 23, Chapters 23THEME OF THE DAY: I'll PassKEY VERSE[17] Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day.

WELCOME to Day 22, Chapters 22THEME OF THE DAY: “Want a blessing? Be a Blessing”KEY VERSE22:9… Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

WELCOME to Day 21, Chapters 21THEME OF THE DAY: “It's Who You Know”KEY VERSEProverbs 21:30[30] No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the LORD. (ESV)

WELCOME to Day 20, Chapters 20THEME OF THE DAY: “I Pity the Fool”KEY VERSES [3] It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.

WELCOME to Day 19, Chapters 19THEME OF THE DAY: “Slow Down a Bit” KEY VERSES[11] Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

WELCOME to Day 18, Chapters 18 THEME OF THE DAY: Seek First to Understand, then to be Understood-Steven Covey  KEY VERSESProverbs 18:2[2] A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. (ESV)

WELCOME to Day 17, Chapters 17THEME OF THE DAY: Eat More Crackers! KEY VERSE[1] Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife.