New Lisbon Christian Church

The "Scary Call" always requires more FAITH.The "Scary Call" always leads to WHERE JESUS IS.The "Scary Call" is a gift FROM GOD.

1. The Father forgives before the children repent.2. Let go of what controls you.3. You decide how the parable ends.Main Idea:Forgiveness frees us to become the image of God.

John 19:11Welcome to NLCC Sermon NotesSeries: Jesus In All Things“You would have no POWER over me at all, unless it was given to you from above.”John 19:11Luke 19:11-27What are the politics of the Kingdom? How do they intersect with our world?Know the Past, Present, and Future Context1. Kingdom BordersLuke 19:11-12A.  is B. Therefore: Flood the  world with the  of heaven.2. Kingdom CitizensLuke 19:13-14A. Either  of the Kingdom or  of the world.B. Therefore: Your  belongs to the.3. Kingdom EconomyA.  of God's B. Therefore:  in the Luke 19:17Main Idea:  to Christ   Enemies

Main Idea: Hospitality HEALS1. How to be a good guest: HUMBLE hospitality RECONCILES.2. How to be a good host: ELABORATE hospitality UNLEASHES resurrection POWER.3. How to be a good party planner: PREPARED hospitality REACHES the BROKEN.Challenge: RADICAL hospitality starts where  CONVENIENCE ends and LOVE begins.

1. God's compassions never fail.2. His compassions are new every morning.3. The Lord is my portion, and I will wait for him.Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:18)I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him." (Lamentations 3:24)What Say You

1 Thessalonians 5:18Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.1 Thessalonians 5:18“Is it just politeness, or does that gratitude do something for us?”The problem of IF and WHEN.“So I say…”My splendor—it's gone. And all that I had hoped from the Lord. I remember my affliction. And my wandering—and it's just bitter and it's just gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me.Lamentations 3:18-20“Yet, … I call this to mind and therefore I have hope.”Lamentations 3:21Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed,     for his compassions never fail.They are new every morning;     great is your faithfulness.Lamentations 3:22-23The solution of REMEMBRANCE  … even IF and even WHEN. 

Big Idea:God wants your FAVORITE FOOD to be His WORDS.Here is why:1. MATURE wisdom is LOVING the Holy Spirit.2. Righteousness is CONFRONTING your BROKENNESS.3. Usefulness is OVERFLOWING with God's LOVE.Challenge:TASTE and SEE that the LORD is GOOD.

1. Mary Magdalene's response was, "Feeling is believing."2. The disciple's response was, "Seeing is believing."3. Thomas' response was, "Proving is believing."

1. Christ's Death was DIVINELY PLANNED.JOHN 10:182. Christ Death was EXTREMELY PAINFUL.MATTHEW 27:32-40, 453. Christ Death had an ETERNAL PURPOSE.

1. Jesus was sensitive to his DISCIPLE'S TROUBLES2. Jesus provided SOUND REASON FOR THEIR HOPE3. Jesus prepared A WAY FOR THEIR VICTORY4. Jesus was PATIENT with his disciples' DOUBTS5. Jesus promised the COUNSELOR FOR THEIR SUPPORT

Jesus washed the feet of Judas.Jesus washed the feet of Peter.Jesus saw a NEED and he RESPONDED to it.SERVANTHOOD leads to BLESSEDNESS.

1. The PREPARATION for the Lord's Supper2. The PARTICIPANTS of the Lord's Supper3. The PURPOSE of the Lord's Supper

1. The critics QUESTION.Person doing the criticizingTiming of the criticismNature of the criticism2. Jesus' ANSWER to the critics.3. Lessons for LIFE:Expect occasional criticismEvaluate criticism honestlyIf the criticism is unfair or untrue, ignore itWhen it's appropriate, answer the critics directly

Mark 11:15-18Jesus knew where to ASSERT HIS AUTHORITY.Jesus knew how to DISPLAY HIS AUTHORITY.Jesus knew why he needed to AFFIRM HIS AUTHORITY.

1. The PATH before hime was PAINFUL, but he WALKED it anyway.2. The crowds PRAISED him, but he still maintained his BALANCE.- He planned the parade during the Passover Week.-He deliberately fulfilled prophecy.-He accepted the praise of these people.3. Jesus was attacked by his ENEMIES, but he still moved forward with his MISSION.4. He was motivated by LOVE, but he was still realistic in his UNDERSTANDING OF PEOPLE.

Series: Extreme FaithText: Hebrews 11:35; 1 Kings 17:1-24Hebrews 11:35The Story you __________ shapes the person you _____________ .Encountering Suffering Forces us to ask God some tough questions. QUESTION 1: How do we trust God when His story leads to seasons of _____________ ?1 Kings 17:1b “As certainly as the Lord God of Israel lives (whom I serve), there will be no dew or rain in the years ahead unless I give the command.”ANSWER 1.1:  _____________  our _____________ Ephesians 6:12Picture of autosterogram: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autostereogram#/media/File:Stereogram_Tut_Random_Dot_Shark.png1 Kings 17:3-4ANSWER 1.2:  Do not  _____________ QUESTION 2: How do we trust God when his story _____________  the _____________ ?1 Kings 17:12Answer 2: God uses the  _____________ for his _____________ 1 Kings 17:13-14 QUESTION 3: How do we trust God when His story leads to _____________  ?1 Kings 17-20Answer 3: Anchor ourselves to _____________ Extreme Faith moves us from “Why , God?” to “Why  me, God?”

1. All people are IMPERFECT ...so expect some DISAPPOINTMENT.2. Have a HIGH ADVERSITY QUOTIENT in your relationships.3. Have a TOTAL TRUST in Jesus Christ.

The STORY you believe...                      ...shapes the PERSON you become!1. God has a reason for EVERY COMMAND.2. You won't always understand what GOD'S PURPOSE IS.3. But we OBEY ANYWAY.

Jesus may call you. to risk:1. Risk Your Security.2. Risk Your Livelihood.3. Risk Your LIFE.

Abraham demonstrated Extreme Fatih by. . . 1. Responding to God's Invitation2. Waiting for his Inheritance 3. Expecting the Impossible"It's God's job to provide...It's our job to trust"The episode explores how the stories we believe in shape our identities and actions, focusing specifically on Abraham from Hebrews 11. It reflects on the importance of obedience, waiting for God's promises, and living a faith-filled life that impacts others. • The power of story shapes identity and actions • Coca-Cola versus Pepsi as a metaphor for compelling narratives • Abraham's radical obedience to God's invitation • The significance of waiting for God's promises • Yielding to God's will and its implications for others • The story of Abraham and Isaac as a foundation of faith • Trusting in God's character and provision • Encouragement to align with faith-filled narratives for transformation 

On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?""What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?"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."""You have answered correctly," Jesus replied."Do this and you will live."Luke 10:25-28Love GodLove People"Well then, who is my neighbor?"

God wanted to IDENTIFY with us in our STRUGGLES.God wanted to set an EXAMPLE OF HUMILITY for us to follow.God wanted to DEMONSTRATE HIS POWER.God wanted to make a statement of INCREDIBLE LOVE FOR YOU.

1. Indications of the wise men's HUMILITY.They were INTELLIGENT and yet, TEACHABLE.They were WEALTHY and yet, SPIRITUALLY SENSITIVE.They were from an advanced CULTURE, but they were still interested in FOREIGN AFFAIRS.They were MEN and yet they STOPPED AND ASKED FOR DIRECTIONS.They were GROWN ADULTS and yet they worshipped a LITTLE CHILD.2. Indications of the ARROGANCE PRIDE of Herod.Pride is always COMPETITIVE.Pride is often DECEPTIVE.Pride is ultimately VINDICTIVE.3. The take-home lesson of this event is to HUMBLE YOURSELF.

Put OTHERS AHEAD OF YOURSELF.Seek EARNESTLY TO HAVE AN ENCOUNTER WITH GOD.Walk IN OBEDIENCE NO MATTER WHERE GOD LEADS.

1. Look UP2. Look WITHIN3. Look AROUND

1. Happiness is RECEIVED, not ACHIEVED.2. Happiness is FOUNDATIONAL, not PROVISIONAL.3. Happiness is CONTROLLING your ALLEGIANCE, not your ENVIRONMENT.

1. Paul was Deeply Devoted to Jesus. A. Jesus gave Paul Strength. B. Jesus Considered Paul Faithful. C. Jesus Appointed Paul to Serve. D. Jesus extended to Paul his Grace and Mercy. E. Jesus displayed Unlimited Patience.2. Pauls RESPONSE. A. Prase B. Faithfulness

SOME suffering is INEVITABLE - EXPECT IT.ALL suffering is PURPOSEFUL - REJOICE IN IT.PATIENT suffering is COMMENDABLE - TRUST GOD'S JUSTICE.

To Experience LIFE the way God IntendsTo experience ETERNITY the way that GOD intendsTo experience COMMUNITY the way that GOD intends

1. The ATTITUDE Needed for WITNESSING.- BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS.- BE PREPARED - MUST BE RESPECTFUL AND TACTFUL2. The REASONS for WITNESSING.- SALVATION FROM SIN- VICTORY OVER SATAN- HOPE OF HEAVENThe RESULTS for WITNESSING.- SALVATION FROM SIN- VICTORY OVER SATAN- HOPE OF HEAVEN

1. A difficult COMMAND.-Submit Yourselves-Its Unnatural-Its Unforced-It requires a willing Spirit.2. A compelling MOTIVATOR.3. A practical APPLICATION TO GOVERNMENT.-Remember the Limited Influence of Government.-Remember that you stand in the shadow of the Cross.-Remember the one exception: We must obey GOD rather than man.

1. Dive Deeper MENTALLY.2. Dive Deeper MORALLY.3. Dive Deeper SOCIALLY.

We are GOD'S PEOPLE and are a part of HIS VICTORIOUS KINGDOM.We have been BORN AGAIN and are guaranteed ETERNAL LIFE IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD.We are PROTECTED and are exempt from UNNECESSARY PAIN.We have meaning in SUFFERING and are thankful THAT IT IS TEMPORARY.We have knowledge GOSPEL of the and understand GOD'S OVERAL PLAN.

1. Listen to the Holy Spirit2. Accept what it is that Jesus has to offer.3. You are not alone.

"If you love Me...""...keep my commands.""Listen, before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you're going to see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day..." John 14:19

ANOTHER ADVOCATE1. The Spirit HELP'S  us through __________.2. The Spirit ________.us in __________.3. The Spirit TRANSFORMS us with HOPE.

Myth # 1: All religions are basically the same.Myth #2: Christianity is just one philosophy among many, and it's not any more valid than any other religion.Myth #3: Christians are being narrow-minded  when they claim that Jesus is the only way to God. 

JESUS SAYS, "A NEW COMMAND I GIVE YOU: LOVE ONE ANOTHER.""AS I HAVE LOVED YOU, SO YOU MUST LOVE ONE ANOTHER.""BY THIS EVERYONE WILL KNOW THAT YOU ARE MY DISCIPLES.""DO NOT LET YOUR HEARTS BE TROUBLED.""BELIEVE IN GOD; BELIVE ALSO IN ME."

The Holy Spirit empowers us to:1. See PEOPLE the way God sees PEOPLE.2. Move out of our COMFORT ZONES.3. UNDERSTAND the Lord's WILL.

https://sermons.church/archived?church=NewLisbon&sermonid=61621Series: The Holy Spirit EmpowersActs 9…………….“Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord's disciples. He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem.”Acts 9:1-2…………….“And Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus. For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything.”Acts 9:8-9…………….The obstacles to influencing others.………..“In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Yes, Lord,” he answered. The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.”Acts 9:10-12…………….“Lord,” Ananias answered; “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem. And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.”Acts 9:13-14…………..“But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go!”  This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.”Acts 9:15-16…………..2. The characteristics the Holy Spirit uses to influence others.…………..“He (Ananias) stood beside me and said, ‘Brother Saul, receive your sight!' And at that very moment I was able to see him. “Then he said: ‘The God of our fathers has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and to hear words from his mouth. You will be his witness to all men of what you have seen and heard.”Acts 22:13-15…………..“Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, and after taking some food, he regained his strength. Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus.”Acts 9:18-19……..3. Four lessons for life.………….God is always working in people's lives. ……………….God will use you if you're willing.……………..The potential and possibilities for impact are more than we expect.…………Be ready when He says, “Go!”

The more we understand and follow God's REVEALED WILL, the clearer his SPECIFIC WILL becomes and the stronger the SIGNAL of the Holy Spirit within us.God has chosen to PARTNER WITH US to change the lives of other people.The more you OBEY GOD'S LEADING, the more clearly you will be able to DISCERN IT in the future.If you follow God's LEADING, God will lead you out of your COMFORT ZONE.If you are following God's LEADING then close proximity to NON-CHRISTIANS is required.If we're following JESUS, we will be a safe place for SEEKERS to come.As you follow God's REVEALED WILL, the Holy Spirit will specifically lead you into DIVINE APPOINTMENTS to share your faith.

Picture #1: Stephen is that OF A DEACON - WHO WAS EMPOWERED WITH A HEART TO SERVE WISELY.  Acts 6:3-5Picture #2: Stephen the PREACHER - THE HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWERED HIM THE COURAGE TO WITNESS BOLDY.  Acts 6:8-10Picture #3: Stephen the MARTYR - THE HOLY SPIRT EMPOWERED HIM TO DIE CONFIDENTLY.  Acts 6:11-15Picture #4: Stephen the VICTIM - THE HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWERED HIM WITH GRACE TO FORGIVE IMMEDIATELY.  Acts 7:60

How do we build generation faith?1. By pursuing Humility before God.2. By pursuing Wisdom to serve God.3.By pursuing PEACE  for others.Main Idea: JESUS IS THE KING WHO NEVER FAILS US.

 Giving is a Privilege, not just an ObligationGiving Yourself precedes giving Your Money.Giving Generously is a sign of Spiritual Maturity.Giving is always returned by GOD.Giving should be done with The Right Spirit.