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Principle 5: Face to face is best We need to work hard to create physical face to face connections with people. Three benefits of meeting face to face: 1. Eating together - Something happens when we break bread together! Jesus did it all the time! o "Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?" Mark 2:16 o When they got there, they found breakfast waiting for them - fish cooking over a charcoal fire, and some bread. "Bring some of the fish you've just caught," Jesus said. "Now come and have some breakfast!" John 21:9 2. Touch - There is power in physical touch o Washing feet o Children in his arms o Touching lepers 3. The presence of Jesus o Where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them. Matthew 18:20 Let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. Hebrews 10:25 o The phrase "our meeting together" is the same the one Jesus used "gather" When the people of Jesus are in physical proximity to one another...watch out for Jesus. He is right there. And when Jesus is in the room all kinds of things can happen! 4 Ways to Be Face to Face: 1. Go out of your way to spend time together. 2. Join a Rooted group (https://gracechurch.us/rooted) 3. Pray together 4. Come to church every weekend rather than watching online So there it is, the good life awaits us in the digital world. But approach technology with caution and purpose and balance and do it together...face to face.

How Do I Forgive Myself? Matthew 26:75 Suddenly, Jesus’ words flashed through Peter’s mind: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know me.” And he went away, weeping bitterly.  (NLT) 1. Disconnects you from God 2. Depresses you 3. Dominates your mind 4. Destroys your progress 3 Requirements to Forgive Yourself 1. Forgiving yourself begins with understanding how God has forgiven you Mark 16:5-7 When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a white robe sitting on the right side. The women were shocked, 6 but the angel said, “Don’t be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth,[b] who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Look, this is where they laid his body. 7 Now go and tell his disciples, including Peter, that Jesus is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there, just as he told you before he died.” (NLT) 4 Characteristics of God’s Forgiveness 1. Forgives instantly 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (NIV) 2. Forgives completely 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (NIV) 3. Forgives repeatedly 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (NIV) 4. Forgives freely Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. (NIV) 2. Leave your baggage with Jesus John 21:7 Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. (NIV) 1 Peter 2:24 He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin
 and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed. (NLT) 3. Move forward to what God has next

How Do I Forgive Myself? Matthew 26:75 Suddenly, Jesus’ words flashed through Peter’s mind: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know me.” And he went away, weeping bitterly.  (NLT) 1. Disconnects you from God 2. Depresses you 3. Dominates your mind 4. Destroys your progress 3 Requirements to Forgive Yourself 1. Forgiving yourself begins with understanding how God has forgiven you Mark 16:5-7 When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a white robe sitting on the right side. The women were shocked, 6 but the angel said, “Don’t be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth,[b] who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Look, this is where they laid his body. 7 Now go and tell his disciples, including Peter, that Jesus is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there, just as he told you before he died.” (NLT) 4 Characteristics of God’s Forgiveness 1. Forgives instantly 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (NIV) 2. Forgives completely 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (NIV) 3. Forgives repeatedly 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (NIV) 4. Forgives freely Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. (NIV) 2. Leave your baggage with Jesus John 21:7 Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. (NIV) 1 Peter 2:24 He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin
 and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed. (NLT) 3. Move forward to what God has next

WHO IS THIS MAN, JESUS? This is still the central question Luke's constantly bringing us to. Who is Jesus? In Luke 9:18-20, Jesus asks Peter who he thinks he is. Peter's reply: "God’s Messiah." Many in our time see Jesus as merely a great moral teacher. He had some wonderful things to say, but he is a "god". But this brings us to a problem that I will let C. S. Lewis, author of Mere Christianity explain: "I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish thing that people often say about Him: I'm ready to accept Jesus as a great moral teacher, but I don't accept his claim to be God. That is the one thing we must not say. A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher. He would either be a lunatic — on the level with the man who says he is a poached egg — or else he would be the Devil of Hell. You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God, or else a madman or something worse. You can shut him up for a fool, you can spit at him and kill him as a demon or you can fall at his feet and call him Lord and God, but let us not come with any patronizing nonsense about his being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us. He did not intend to. ... Now it seems to me obvious that He was neither a lunatic nor a fiend: and consequently, however strange or terrifying or unlikely it may seem, I have to accept the view that He was and is God."* Lewis brings us to the same intersection Jesus brought Peter. We must decide who we believe Jesus to be. * Lewis, C. S., Mere Christianity, London: Collins, 1952, pp. 54–56. (In all editions, this is Bk. II, Ch. 3, "The Shocking Alternative.")

Notice the terms that Paul uses in the text about every Christian's identity: - no longer strangers or foreigners - fellow citizens with the saints - members of the household of God - joined together as a part of a holy temple whose cornerstone is Jesus - being built together in Him into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit God always designed Christians to participate in the life of the Church because Christians ARE the Church. You were not saved to be a lone-ranger Christian, on a spiritual island of just you and God, in isolation from other believers. You were saved out of your sin and into a family. Instead of seeing church life as just another ball to juggle in life (like kid's activities, job responsibilities, family schedules, leisure time, etc), it would be helpful to look at it as a wheel. The hub of the wheel is the starting point for every spoke in our life. You can’t drop your identity with the Church any more than you can drop your identity with Christ. Your identity is wrapped up in Jesus and the church. Consistent participation in the body of Christ is not legalism, and making a habit of missing church is not Christian freedom. “Although a person can initially come to God without the church, no one can stay with God while rejecting the church. To come to Christ is to love his (very messy and not-yet-glorified) bride.” -Rick Shenk

WHO IS THIS MAN, JESUS? Throughout Luke's gospel, this has been the central question, asked in various ways, over and over again. You have asked this question, too, haven't you? Who is Jesus? Is he just another teacher, a prophet, something more? THOSE WHO KNEW HIM BEST The disciples had been so impressed by his teaching that they left everything they knew to follow him, study him, and slowly become more like him. It was not long before they started seeing things that would raise this question in their hearts, too, and when he calmed a storm at sea by the simple command, "Peace! Be still," they asked, "“Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.” In Luke 9, you find their answer...

"Hope" has varying definitions. From blind optimism to wishful thinking. So what does the Bible say about Hope? How does Hope effect the follower of Jesus? Check out this weeks sermons as we go through Romans 8, & define what "Hope" is for the follower of Christ.

Notice the terms that Paul uses in the text about every Christian's identity: - no longer strangers or foreigners - fellow citizens with the saints - members of the household of God - joined together as a part of a holy temple whose cornerstone is Jesus - being built together in Him into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit God always designed Christians to participate in the life of the Church because Christians ARE the Church. You were not saved to be a lone-ranger Christian, on a spiritual island of just you and God, in isolation from other believers. You were saved out of your sin and into a family. Instead of seeing church life as just another ball to juggle in life (like kid's activities, job responsibilities, family schedules, leisure time, etc), it would be helpful to look at it as a wheel. The hub of the wheel is the starting point for every spoke in our life. You can’t drop your identity with the Church any more than you can drop your identity with Christ. Your identity is wrapped up in Jesus and the church. Consistent participation in the body of Christ is not legalism, and making a habit of missing church is not Christian freedom. “Although a person can initially come to God without the church, no one can stay with God while rejecting the church. To come to Christ is to love his (very messy and not-yet-glorified) bride.” -Rick Shenk

Notice the terms that Paul uses in the text about every Christian's identity: - no longer strangers or foreigners - fellow citizens with the saints - members of the household of God - joined together as a part of a holy temple whose cornerstone is Jesus - being built together in Him into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit God always designed Christians to participate in the life of the Church because Christians ARE the Church. You were not saved to be a lone-ranger Christian, on a spiritual island of just you and God, in isolation from other believers. You were saved out of your sin and into a family. Instead of seeing church life as just another ball to juggle in life (like kid's activities, job responsibilities, family schedules, leisure time, etc), it would be helpful to look at it as a wheel. The hub of the wheel is the starting point for every spoke in our life. You can’t drop your identity with the Church any more than you can drop your identity with Christ. Your identity is wrapped up in Jesus and the church. Consistent participation in the body of Christ is not legalism, and making a habit of missing church is not Christian freedom. “Although a person can initially come to God without the church, no one can stay with God while rejecting the church. To come to Christ is to love his (very messy and not-yet-glorified) bride.” -Rick Shenk

Setting your face toward Jerusalem means wanting God’s will more than you own. Setting your face toward Jerusalem means submitting to God’s will fearlessly. Setting your face toward Jerusalem means sharing your faith in Jesus

Setting your face toward Jerusalem means wanting God’s will more than you own. Setting your face toward Jerusalem means submitting to God’s will fearlessly. Setting your face toward Jerusalem means sharing your faith in Jesus

Its All About Jesus Date: June 16, 2019 Scripture: Acts 4:7-13 Big Idea: Salvation is exclusively found Jesus the Christ. Period. Introduction: 1. “Jesus is the Christ” (10) a. The “Christ” was the expected coming Messiah and King of every single Jew b. The name “Jesus the Christ” provides salvtion c. The name of “Jesus the Christ” commands worship and holy fear 2. “You crucified the Christ” (10b) a. Peter boldly told them they destroyed the One they all had waited for b. Peter reminded them of their previous court decision with Jesus 3. “God raised to life the Christ” (10c) a. Peter directly announces that no matter their response to Jesus, God is still God. 4. “Jesus still has authority over life, death and healing” (10d) a. This Jesus that you thought you controlled…is still in control! b. This Jesus cannot only heal, but He has the power to give his life up and take it back again! 5. Salvation is only found in Jesus. Period.” a. Salvation is exclusive b. Jesus himself claimed to be the exclusive way to salvation 1. He claimed to be the eternal God (Jn. 1:1; 8:58) 2. He claimed the exalted position of judging the world (Jn. 5:22) 3. He claimed to be the only Savior of the entire human race (Jn. 14:6; 10:9) c. Salvation is a very personal decision Conclusion:

Courage Because of the Holy Spirit Date: June 9, 2019 Scripture: Acts 3:11-26 Big Idea: The Holy Spirit will give us the courage so that He can get all the glory. Introduction: 1. Courageous believers should never try to hide the glory of God! (8-11) a. Telling your story catches the attention of unbelievers b. Telling your story emboldens other believers c. Telling your story makes the gospel more effective 2. Courageous believers speak the truth in love a. Peter knew that he first had to establish a spiritual need b. He lovingly told the Jews that they had sinned against the Christ c. Sometimes the most loving thing you can say to an unbeliever is the truth about where they are spiritually 3. Courageous believers point people to Jesus (16) a. Jesus is the object of our faith (16) i. Have you noticed that all world religions agree on one thing: You are responsible for saving yourself 1. Buddhism: You save yourself by ceasing all desire 2. Confucianism: You save yourself by education, reflection and moral living 3. Hinduism: You save yourself by living in unity with the divine 4. Islam: You save yourself by doing good works Simply, you become the object of your salvation: b. Jesus fulfilled prophecies (18) c. Jesus is the Christ (18) i. Peter courageously used some very bold titles for Jesus • “Jesus” (meant “God saves”) (13) • the “servant of God” (13) • the “Holy One” (14) • the “Righteous One” (15) • the “Author of Life” (15) • the “Christ” (18) ii. Peter boldly described the fact that they had killed the Messiah they had been looking for! 4. Courageous believers provide the spiritual answer to their problem (19) a. If you repent of your sins (complete change of mind)…and b. If you turn back to God c. Then your sins will be wiped out...and d. Then refreshment will come to your soul 5. Courageous believers always offer them Jesus a. The gospel of Jesus is very personal b. The gospel of Jesus reminds us that it is all about grace c. The gospel of Jesus is very effective Lessons: Speaking with Holy Boldness • Ask the Holy Spirit to give you boldness • Tell your story • Your faith is to be public, not private • Remember, it is the Holy Spirit that makes the gospel effective • Follow up the truth with a clear path to forgiveness and refreshment Conclusion

50th Anniversary Sermon “The Body of Christ” Ephesians 1:15-23 4/22/19 Sermon in a Sentence: Go and make disciples of all nations – Jesus Sermon Outline: Introduction Power, Power, Power, Power A Living, Breathing Church God’s Strength through our Weakness Conclusion Question: What is a practical action God is asking you to take in response to the sermon?

3 Things that need to happen to love like Jesus: 1. We Must Let People Into Our Hearts - Luke 10:31-33 2. We Must Value People Over Things, Self, Agendas - Luke 10:34-35 3. We Must Change Our Perspective on People - Luke 10:36-37

SALT: What type of an after taste do you leave? God’s flavour or something else? If we don’t bring God’s flavour, then we are irrelevant. LIGHT: Do people know you are a follower of Jesus? Do people think you are a church goer or someone who believes in Jesus?

Easter 2019 Sermon Jesus: The Profile of Courage Isaiah 50:4-9a / Acts 10:34-43 4/21/19 Sermon in a Sentence: Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. – Jesus Sermon Outline: Introduction The Courageous Few Pursuing a Divine Purpose Embracing Divine Promises Conclusion Question: What is a practical action God is asking you to take in response to the sermon?

Pastor Ralph asked the question on what kind of King was Jesus? Three of the words he used to describe Jesus was righteous,victorious and gentle.

(1) The Intrusion of Jesus (2) The Journey into Jerusalem was very Significant (3) The Confession of the Multitude

Lukewarm Hot Nor Cold Jesus Faith Repent

Lukewarm Hot Nor Cold Jesus Faith Repent

Hope Fellowship Church Mar 3 – 9, 2019 ========== Acts Part 3: Barnabas or Ananias? The Church... Not a human organization, not a building formed by human hands... But the workmanship of God...This has always been His idea. ========== The early church was persistently devoted to… · Apostles teachings · Fellowship · Communion · Prayer Acts 4:32-35 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. Acts 3:13-16 The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our fathers, glorified his servant Jesus, whom you delivered over and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he had decided to release him. But you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you, and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses. And his name—by faith in his name—has made this man strong whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given the man this perfect health in the presence of you all. Acts 4:4 But many of those who had heard the word believed, and the number of the men came to about five thousand. “Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit,” Acts 4:7-12 And when they had set them in the midst, they inquired, "By what power or by what name did you do this?" Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders, if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed, let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead—by him this man is standing before you well. This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." The church was “clothed in power from on high,” they had all things in common and they were fiercely committed to one another. Acts 4:36-37 Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet. Barnabas Two effects of believing in Jesus: · Our hearts are loosened in our relationships to things. · Our hearts are tightened in our relationships to people. Acts 5:1-11 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, and with his wife's knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God." When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and breathed his last. And great fear came upon all who heard of it. The young men rose and wrapped him up and carried him out and buried him. After an interval of about three hours his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. And Peter said to her, "Tell me whether you sold the land for so much." And she said, "Yes, for so much." But Peter said to her, "How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out." Immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. When the young men came in they found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. And great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard of these things. 1. Ananias wants to look like Barnabas. In the midst of the commonality of the church we discover hypocrisy. Definition of hypocrisy: Who and what is Ananias? Acts 5:4 While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God." How do we become hypocrites? a) We forget what the gospel teaches us about who we’ve been, who we are and what responsibility we have to God. Colossians 1:21-22 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, We are in process! Ananias does not ask God to change his heart to one of generosity. Instead, Ananias thinks, “Oh I will just do what Barnabas did.” Acts 5:3-4 But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God." God is not only pleased with the final product of our lives, He is just as pleased with the process of our lives. b) We lack gospel relationships that “out us” in love. The myth of gospel relationships is that our faith is a private faith. Mark 9:23-25 And Jesus said to him, "'If you can'! All things are possible for one who believes." Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, "I believe; help my unbelief!" And when Jesus saw that a crowd came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, "You mute and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him and never enter him again." 2. How do I address the hypocrisy of my life? Acts 5:5, Acts 5:11 When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and breathed his last. And great fear came upon all who heard of it. And great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard of these things. · God means for His people to fear hypocrisy. I hate the sin that harms me. · We are to walk daily in what God has said to be true about us. · We come to an understanding that our faith is not a private faith, we need one another. · We should confess to God and each other that we need help. Generosity You can give online by clicking the link below. We thank you so much for all of your generosity! http://www.hopeinanderson.com/generosity [Image] Stay up to date on Hope events! https://imageproxy-cdn.youversionapi.com/640x640/https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/mushroom-event-images-prod/27448925-1538745271068.jpg Thanks for Joining Us! Thanks for being with us this week. To find out more about Hope, check out our website. http://www.hopeinanderson.com

Hope Fellowship Church Mar 3 – 9, 2019 ========== Acts Part 3: Barnabas or Ananias? The Church... Not a human organization, not a building formed by human hands... But the workmanship of God...This has always been His idea. ========== The early church was persistently devoted to… · Apostles teachings · Fellowship · Communion · Prayer Acts 4:32-35 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. Acts 3:13-16 The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our fathers, glorified his servant Jesus, whom you delivered over and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he had decided to release him. But you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you, and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses. And his name—by faith in his name—has made this man strong whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given the man this perfect health in the presence of you all. Acts 4:4 But many of those who had heard the word believed, and the number of the men came to about five thousand. “Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit,” Acts 4:7-12 And when they had set them in the midst, they inquired, "By what power or by what name did you do this?" Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders, if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed, let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead—by him this man is standing before you well. This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." The church was “clothed in power from on high,” they had all things in common and they were fiercely committed to one another. Acts 4:36-37 Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet. Barnabas Two effects of believing in Jesus: · Our hearts are loosened in our relationships to things. · Our hearts are tightened in our relationships to people. Acts 5:1-11 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, and with his wife's knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God." When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and breathed his last. And great fear came upon all who heard of it. The young men rose and wrapped him up and carried him out and buried him. After an interval of about three hours his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. And Peter said to her, "Tell me whether you sold the land for so much." And she said, "Yes, for so much." But Peter said to her, "How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out." Immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. When the young men came in they found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. And great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard of these things. 1. Ananias wants to look like Barnabas. In the midst of the commonality of the church we discover hypocrisy. Definition of hypocrisy: Who and what is Ananias? Acts 5:4 While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God." How do we become hypocrites? a) We forget what the gospel teaches us about who we’ve been, who we are and what responsibility we have to God. Colossians 1:21-22 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, We are in process! Ananias does not ask God to change his heart to one of generosity. Instead, Ananias thinks, “Oh I will just do what Barnabas did.” Acts 5:3-4 But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God." God is not only pleased with the final product of our lives, He is just as pleased with the process of our lives. b) We lack gospel relationships that “out us” in love. The myth of gospel relationships is that our faith is a private faith. Mark 9:23-25 And Jesus said to him, "'If you can'! All things are possible for one who believes." Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, "I believe; help my unbelief!" And when Jesus saw that a crowd came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, "You mute and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him and never enter him again." 2. How do I address the hypocrisy of my life? Acts 5:5, Acts 5:11 When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and breathed his last. And great fear came upon all who heard of it. And great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard of these things. · God means for His people to fear hypocrisy. I hate the sin that harms me. · We are to walk daily in what God has said to be true about us. · We come to an understanding that our faith is not a private faith, we need one another. · We should confess to God and each other that we need help. Generosity You can give online by clicking the link below. We thank you so much for all of your generosity! http://www.hopeinanderson.com/generosity [Image] Stay up to date on Hope events! https://imageproxy-cdn.youversionapi.com/640x640/https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/mushroom-event-images-prod/27448925-1538745271068.jpg Thanks for Joining Us! Thanks for being with us this week. To find out more about Hope, check out our website. http://www.hopeinanderson.com

God Revealed through Creation God revealed in Providence God revealed in Conscience God revealed in Word God revealed in Names God revealed in Jesus God revealed in His Attributes

First Love Jesus

First Love Jesus

I. The Gospel is for everyone -always listen to the other side of an argument - don't allow your traditions to get in the way of reaching the lost II. The First Gentile Church - Gospel = Death, Burial, & Resurrection of Jesus - Primary responsibility of every senior pastor = Equip God's people to do God's work and build up the church (Eph 4:11-12, 14) Application 1. God wants everyone to be saved 2. Say no to traditions 3. Be wise & listen to both side of argument

The Water Reminds us of the Birth of Jesus The Blood Reminds us of the Death of Jesus on the Cross

I. The Process to Spiritual Maturity - Saul Radically Changed by Jesus II. The Process to Enjoying Great Friends III. The Process Will Lead You to a Place of Rest and Peace

Bartimaeus was disadvantaged Bartimaeus was not defeated Bartimaeus’ determination was rewarded Bartimaeus became a follower of Jesus

Revelation 1 paints a big picture of Jesus – Is this the Jesus we love and worship?

Where does love come from?---God What does love look like?---Jesus What does love require of us?---Love each other.

Lessons from the arrest of Jesus: 1) Jesus is absolutely sovereign, even over His own arrest. 2) It is possible to see Jesus' great power and not believe.

Our evangelism should be anchored in Compassion Many people feel unloved and undervalued Motivation for evangelism is to help people know Jesus

Jesus’ followers were ordinary people Jesus’ Followers were called to spend 3 years with Jesus There came a time when they quit being followers and became Apostles

As we draw closer to Christmas it's important to remember that Jesus was not just a baby in a manger but a Prophet, a Priest and a King.

As we draw closer to Christmas it's important to remember that Jesus was not just a baby in a manger but a Prophet, a Priest and a King.

Three of the most life-changing sentences ever spoken to disciples of Jesus: 1. "Behold, the Lamb of God!" 2. "Come and see." 3. "Come, follow me."

Mary and Joseph were not Helicopter parents At the age of 12, Jesus was already conscious of his special relationship with God. Mary and Joseph set a good example of piety for Jesus

Many disciples turned away from Jesus This was a right-sizing of Jesus’ followers It hurt Jesus to see so many turn away from him You are among those who believe and know that Jesus is the Holy One of God.

We see the Father’s love for Jesus We see the humility of the Son We see the coming of the Holy Spirit

Supporting our Government is mandatory as citizens. Rendering unto God is entirely voluntary Many people are discovering the joy of Radical Generosity Radical Generosity is part of what it means to follow Jesus

Do the Clothes Really Matter There are certain qualifications for those who follow Jesus God loves us as we are, but expects us to clothe ourselves with the character of Christ. The question is: Do we want to be like Jesus?

Theme: Dedication of Jesus Main Points: Mary and Joseph observed the Jewish law. Mary and Joseph were poor. Mary and Joseph gave Jesus the gifts of love and faith.

Title: I am a Beloved, Precious Child of God Theme: Baptism of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Main Points: In Baptism we are made clean before God. In Baptism we are given a new identity.

Host: Evelyn Davison, Cathy Endebrock & guest Jennie Allen Godly Leadership: Leaders Others Can Follow to Jesus Lamentations 3:22-23 If Questions

The Ultimate Ministry of Jesus Why he needed to come and what would he accomplish.

Pastor Staten's this morning is entitled "The Benefits of the Fire." Highlights: The fire of God sets you free! It will make a new person out of you. Matthew 3:11-12 5 Benefits of the Fire of God: The fire cleanses us. The fire makes us sensitive. The fire makes us more like Jesus The fire makes us find our purpose in life. The fire leads to become a warrior. God wants us to live for the future, not constantly think about the past.

The Scars of Jesus No one achieves anything significant without a few scars. Jesus' scars remind us how much he loves us. Christ's scars summon us to work harder for his cause.

** A Series on the names of God ** YESHA: (Y'shua) "Savior" Isa. 43:3. Jesus is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew "Joshua." The latter is a contraction of Je-Hoshua. ("Christ", the anointed one is equivalent to the Hebrew Maschiah, or Messiah). - What We are worshiping we are more like.. we are becoming more and more like JESUS - If we are becoming more like Jesus we should see more of his attributes in us, grace, love - Worship with our lifestyles