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Message 1: The Call to Live Spirit-Led. We are called to live by the power of the Holy Spirit, not by our strength.The church is the most empowered, supernatural, and holy arrangement. Living in the church age. The age of the church (us) is governed, directed, corrected, and motivated by the Holy Spirit. He works with the individual and the corporate. Why Wind? That's how he displayed himself to the Church the very first time He made himself known to

Determined 2 – Overcomers Thinking like Jesus involves making decisions as He did—unwavering and purpose-driven. Circumstances never influenced His pre-decided convictions. He remained resolute in fulfilling His mission. And so can you! For who has known the mind and purposes of the Lord, so as to instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ [to be guided by His thoughts and purposes]. —1 Corinthians 2:16 AMP VALUE-BASED DECISIONS Making decisions like Jesus involves pre-determining our values and purpose and

TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE  Thinking like Jesus involves making decisions as He did—unwavering and purpose-driven. Circumstances never influenced His pre-decided convictions. He remained resolute in fulfilling His mission. And so can you! DETERMINED Definition: Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it. JESUS PREDECIDEDJesus knew who He was and what He was set to do. It would cost Him his life, He would die in the most painful way, but He would save the world – all becasue he was

Too Busy Being Afraid The greatest enemy to the life you want (supernatural) may be the life that you're living (natural). The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. —John 10:10 Satan does not have to get us to sin to drift from our resolve to live in the presence of God.

The Way of Love Elevating Our Love Living by how we feel is dangerous. Our emotions and feelings are focussed on the natural. Love is NOT a feeling… LOVE IS GOD Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. —1 John 4:8 LOVE IS THE EVIDENCE OF GOD'S PRESENCE This is how God showed his love among us: —1 John 4:9a LOVE IS THE FORCE BEHIND OUR SALVATION He sent his one and only Son into the

Message Summary In our journey of exploring what it means to be a follower of Jesus, we've come to understand that following Him is not a one-time decision but a continuous, daily practice. It's about engaging in a rhythm of life that draws us closer to Him, despite the challenges and tribulations we face. Jesus calls us to become more like Him every day, knowing that we will never be perfect but encouraging us to strive for spiritual growth through

Message Summary In today's session of “The Follower” series, we explored the profound journey of discipleship, emphasizing the importance of moving beyond mere salvation to truly following Jesus. The analogy of a trellis was used to illustrate how our thoughts and lives need to be structured and supported by Jesus' teachings. Just as a vine needs a trellis to grow and bear fruit, we need the framework of Jesus' teachings to thrive spiritually. Salvation is the starting point, but the

The Church is…Active Conflict over Water RightsWhen Isaac planted his crops that year, he harvested a hundred times more grain than he planted, for the Lord blessed him. He became a very rich man, and his wealth continued to grow. He acquired so many flocks of sheep and goats, herds of cattle, and servants that the Philistines became jealous of him. So the Philistines filled up all of Isaac's wells with dirt. These were the wells that had been dug

The Church Is Us The Series: Church is…. USChurch is…. ACTIVEChurch is…. UNITEDChurch is…. EQUIPPED At every significant moment in history, the church has always had an opportunity to stand and be counted or lie low and go unnoticed. Church Is Not… The Church is not a social club.The Church is not a place.The Church is not a group meeting you have to attend.The Church is not a drive through spiritual pick me up.The Church is not an organization.The Church

The Focussed Disciple Focus on What? The who and the what of following Jesus. Part TWO: Focussed On What? To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps… —1 Peter 2:21 (NIV) We focus on Jesus to SEE the example. F – FOLLOWO – OBEYC – CALLEDU – USE GOD's WORDS – SPIRIT LED But there is seeing the example, and then there is FOLLOWING the example. Just

The Focused Disciple The who and the what of following Jesus. Part One: Focused On Who? To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps… —1 Peter 2:21 (NIV) Focused on Who? Understanding who we are focused on draws us into the person of Jesus and the heart of the Father. Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.” Jesus said

SPIRITUAL WARFARE Understanding, Engaging, and Embracing in Spiritual War ——————————————————————— THE ATMOSPHERE OF LIFE… THE WAR THAT'S ABOUT US Ideologies, opinions, theologies, and the global good vs. evil, right vs. wrong. ——————————————————————— THERE IS A WAR BUT ITS NOT JUST OUT THERE… ——————————————————————— THE WAR THAT'S WITHIN US The battle of wrong and right, decisions, temptations, commitments, follow through, selfishness. ——————————————————————— THE UNSEEN WAR THAT RAGES 2 CORINTHIANS 4:18 (CSB) So we do not focus on what is seen, but

SPIRITUAL WARFARE Understanding, Engaging, and Embracing in Spiritual War There is a war about us—most assuredly a war—but it is not just out there. There is a war within us! ITS CALLED SPIRITUAL WAR Understanding, Engaging, and Embracing Spiritual War Ephesians 6:12 (CSB) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens. EVERY SINGLE HUMAN IS IN THIS WAR

EASTER—2024 RENEWED OPENING STORY: IRENA SENDLER In the early 1900s, a young woman named Irena Sendler lived in Warsaw, Poland. During World War II, when the Nazis occupied Poland and implemented the Jewish ghetto system, Irena worked as a social worker and used her position to help Jewish families. Risking her own life, Irena joined an underground organization called Zegota and began smuggling Jewish children out of the ghettos. She would go into the ghettos, often disguised as a nurse

Guarded – The Disciplines of a Guarded Heart Dr. Craig Smee THE STORY OF JUDAS Mark 14:10-11 Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. They were delighted to hear this and promised to give him money. So he watched for an opportunity to hand him over. Mark 14:17-20 When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve. While they were reclining at the table eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will

THE INTENTIONAL DISCIPLE Giving Your Salvation Purpose The Call to Purpose Story of David (1 Samuel 16-17) PURPOSE THE WORLD'S WAY When the world says your life must have a purpose, it is trying to give your flesh purpose. That flesh will never deliver a life-giving purpose because we only have genuine life once we step into worshiping God in Spirit and truth. John 10:10 A thief has only one thing in mind—he wants to steal, slaughter,  and destroy. But

DINNER AND THE WORD  Sessions 36 – 37  – KINGDOM DECISIONS  MATTHEW CHAPTER SIXTEEN AND VERSE NINETEEN END TIMES CONFUSION In these times, hypocrisy, judgment, segregation, hate, religious dogma, lack of understanding, and many other negative labels have been levied at the Church. We don't live in an environment where the Church is generally relevant or effective in meeting people where they need to be met. By and large, the Church, in response to its low attendance numbers and its

SPIRITUAL WARFARE – OVER-PLAYED, OVERRATED OR OVERLOOKED? We can quickly become unbalanced whenever we take a teaching, philosophy, or biblical text out of context. Since the beginning of church history, contexts and situations have caused us to gravitate toward specific teachings or biblical concepts that create DIVISIONS and CONFUSION when believed outside of the balance of scripture.  In John the Baptists day it looked like this: At this time John the Baptist was baptizing at Aenon, near Salim, because there

A QUICK GUIDE TO STUDYING SCRIPTURE Using these three words, application, inspiration, and revelation (in any order) to study the Word of God may help you discover a whole new lens to scriptures you know and those you do not. STEP 1 Read the scripture in different translations three or four times daily for three days. Every time you read it, note any thoughts, highlights, or ideas that may come to mind. STEP 2 Circle or highlight any words you

Harnessing the Power of God's Prophetic Personality Function vs. Relationship The commands of God before Jesus were referred to as the law. …became a practice and a religion that eroded and did not enhance people's relationship with God. …promoted a task-driven function that placed people in a pecking order based on their degree of performing the function. The adjudication of how well you did the function was judged by an establishment of those who created the function.  And all this

THE THINGS HOPED FOR ______________________________________________ Distractions and a Confusing World 1 Corinthians 13:12 (TPT) ‘For now, we see but a faint reflection of riddles and mysteries as though reflected in a mirror, but one day we will see face-to-face. My understanding is incomplete now, but one day I will understand everything, just as everything about me has been fully understood. ______________________________________________ Our Vision of Hope 1 Corinthians 13:13 (TPT) Until then, there are three things that remain: faith, hope, and

God's Prophetic Personality In today's unstable and unpredictable world, never before has there been a greater need to be fully reliant on the WORD of God! There is a need to deepen our knowledge and extend our trust. MORE THAN KNOWING THE PROMISE Promise-based Christianity is the start. But as we enter times of such radical opposition to the morality and principles of God, we have to move to be completely immersed in His prophetic personality. A flesh-based hope has

SAME GOD Yesterday Today Forever Week 1 Same God Our Posture Towards Jesus When we needed hope and joy – Jesus is our king, born in a stable, coming to be with us.When we needed salvation, Jesus is the Son of God on the cross, taking our sins. When we needed to overcome fear, even the fear of death, Jesus rises from the dead.When we needed to have a heavenly hope, Jesus presents himself, returning to the Heavens. When we

V2.023: End GameThe Fear—Faith EraThe year of divine discomfort.If you fear God, you won't fear the end.If we stand in the face of worldly fear without the fear of God, we are in the mosttreacherous of places.If you have faith in God, you won't have the desire to have faith in man-madesolutions.The World has adopted a fear that has caused them to place their faith inthemselves.Dread of the end or what's next will have you placing your faith in all

Photographs of Faith 01: Construct of Faith The Construct of Faith What Faith Is Not 1. Faith is not just a religious feeling. Trusting our entire eternal existence in how we feel is confusing and dangerous. Proverbs 28:26 (NLT) Those who trust their own insight are foolish, but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe. 2. Faith is not blind. It is not accepting something without evidence. Acts 17:10-12 (NLT) That very night the believers sent Paul and Silas to

The Chemistry of a Christian 10: Construct of Intentionality The Construct of Intentionality  THE RACE SET BEFORE US  Hebrews 12:1-2 (ESV) Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross,

The Chemistry of a Christian 09: The Oath The Oath THE FLESH THAT BLINDS AND THE SPIRIT OF LIGHT Romans 8:5-9 (TPT) Those who are motivated by the flesh only pursue what benefits themselves. But those who live by the impulses of the Holy Spirit are motivated to pursue spiritual realities. For the sense and reason of the flesh is death, but the mind-set controlled by the Spirit finds life and peace. In fact, the mind-set focused on the flesh fights God's

The Chemistry of a Christian 08: Atmospheric Effect THE ATMOSPHERIC EFFECT  2 CORINTHIANS 2:11 (NLT) …so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes.  Mark 4:37-40 (NLT) And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” Then He

The Chemistry of a Christian 07: Outright Warfare Outright War LIGHT AND DARK THE DARKNESS Understanding the enemy – Why even study the darkness? 2 CORINTHIANS 2:11 (NLT) …so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes. But when we look at the table of the blind… many of us understood the table even before we had filled in all of its elements. We have become accustomed to the darkness. Our comfort in the

The Chemistry of a Christian 06: Spiritual Conflict Spiritual Conflict  Everything we have is a result of God's grace and goodness.   THE WONDER OF HIS LIGHT Light is the culmination of the manifest character of God and the revealed character of God.  JOHN 1:4 (NLT) In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. Jesus is both the manifest and revealed expression of God's character.  LET THERE BE LIGHT (Genesis 1:3)God made something out of nothing.

The Chemistry of a Christian 05: Soluble SOLUBLE THE 90-SECOND SUMMARY LET'S START WHERE WE LEFT OFF REMEMBER: The DIVINE comprises God the FATHER, God the Son or WORD, and God the HOLY SPIRIT. All three operate in unity around POWER, LOVE  – Because God is Love, The Father has it, The Word has it, and the Spirit has it; Not forgetting the powerful JUSTICE and WISDOM.  The Father MANIFESTS Himself to us by GRACE through the Word giving us IDENTITY. The Holy Spirit REVEALS the Word to us to enable us with PURPOSE to restore our RELATIONSHIP with the

The Chemistry of a Christian 04: Reflections and Refractions Reflections and Refractions SUMMARY OF WEEK 3  The Table Of Divine Elements  WHERE WERE WE? The truth and holiness of the Father declare Jesus' intent as righteous. The truth and holiness of the Father found Adams' intent faulty. Just as Adam's sin created unrighteousness, Jesus's true and holy intent produces righteousness for all mankind… Romans 5:12 (NLT) When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam's sin brought death, so death spread

The Chemistry of a Christian 03: Core Origins RECAP  The Purpose of This Project: To rediscover our supernatural and spiritual makeup. WHERE WERE WE?  The Holy Spirit brings us into a relationship with the Word and therefore the Father. The Father initiates our identity, restores it through Christ, and brings the expression of its through the Holy Spirit. Making us in His image before the revelation of identity and relationship is the highest expression of GRACE. Through the Holy Spirit, God

The Chemistry of a Christian 02: Base Elements Base Elements RECAP The Purpose of This Project: To rediscover our supernatural and spiritual makeup. The governance of all things was supposed to be based on the divine elements of the heavenly courts and His character. GENESIS 1:27 (NLT) So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 (NLT)  THE TABLE OF DIVINE ELEMENTS Our physical world

Chemistry of a Christian 01: Divine DNA The Purpose of This Project: To rediscover our supernatural and spiritual makeup. Christianity has created a community that attempts to overcome by being combative and defensive as the first response. But we were designed to be image bearers and promote the elements of God's character. It is those elements that change circumstances, release us from bondage, heal the sick, transform and give us freedom. We combat addiction instead of embracing purpose. We fight

Explosive Practicality 03: It Is Done “IT IS FINISHED!” Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, ‘I am thirsty.' A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus' lips.   When He had received the drink, Jesus said, ‘It is finished.' With that, He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.

Explosive Practicality 02: My God, Why? EXPLOSIVE PRACTICALITY MY GOD WHY? RECAP:Identity Blessing and PurposeSatan cannot change the character of God, He can not conquer the Word of God, so he attacks our ability to walk out the purpose of God. FATHER, FORGIVE THEMWhen we know His forgiveness, we are more open to repentance. MY GOD WHY? For three hours, beginning at noon, a sudden and unexpected darkness came over the earth. And at three o'clock Jesus shouted with a

Explosive Practicality 01: Father, Forgive Them EXPLOSIVE PRACTICALITY FATHER, FORGIVE THEM  FIRE TRIANGLE: Heat, fuel, and oxygenGRACE TRIANGLE: Identity, Blessing, and Purpose (Genesis 1)  Identity Blessing and Purpose (Genesis 1)  Satan cannot change the character of God, He can not conquer the Word of God, so he attacks our ability to walk out the purpose of God.  For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons

Perfected 04: Unstoppable UNSTOPPABLE Hebrews 12:1-2 NKJV Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right

Perfected 03: Unlimited Expectations LIMITED EXPECTATIONS GENESIS 15:1-2 Sometime later, the LORD spoke to Abram in a vision and said to him, “Do not be afraid, Abram, for I will protect you, and your reward will be great.” 2 But Abram replied, “O Sovereign LORD, what good are all your blessings when I don't even have a son?” We tend to think in terms of addition.  God thinks in terms of multiplication. GENESIS 15:5 NIV Then the LORD took Abram

Perfected 02: Righteousness Righteous Being righteous used to mean something. A good character used to be the currency of success. Hebrews 12: 1-2 NLT  Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes