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Prayer & Worship (Online Only)

Easter Sunday - The Uncomfortable Conversation That Easter Requires

1 Corinthians 15:12-22 The word we need to discuss today, is SIN. We have replaced the word “sin” with the word "MISTAKE" Mistake = insufficient KNOWLEDGE. Sometimes we make mistakes ON PURPOSE. Sometimes we PREPLAN our mistakes. You can't CORRECT you. Sinner - Someone who knows better but DOES IT ANYWAY. Jesus' purpose in talking about sin was RESTORATION, not CONDEMNATION. Matthew 5:20-21, 27-28 Luke 15:21-24 Jesus says that recognizing your SIN paves the way to RESTORATION. Romans 3:23-24 How...

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Palm Sunday - The Arrival of Our King

Big Idea: Our confidence in Jesus grows when we see his eternal plan and power. Matthew 21:1-9 Answering powerful life questions: • How do I know Jesus is the way to God? • How do I know that my forgiveness is real? • How do I know that God is aware of and cares about my current life? • How do I know that God has the power and desire to do anything about my current life? Two focal points: 1. The prophecy of Zechariah 9 2. The praise of Psalm 118:25-26 Zechariah 9:9-12 What we know from this prop...

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Faith

The Big Idea: Faith leads us forward during a crisis. What is Faith? Hebrews 11:1-3 • Confident Hope • Assurance without Evidence Why is Faith Crucial? Hebrews 11:6 • It is the agency of your relationship with God. What is the Targeted Outcome of Faith? Hebrews 11:13-16 • “Looking for a country not their own” • Longing for a better home • What are the results of Faith? Hebrews 11:38-40 • Commendation from God • God’s better plan for us • Community perfection The greatest need we have in a crisis...

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Apprenticing With Jesus

The Big Idea: The Bible doesn’t call us to be Christians, but rather Disciples, or apprentices, of Jesus. -Mark 1:16-20 -Mark 2:13-14 -Mark 3:13-19 -Mark 8:34-37 The Three Levels of Jewish Education: 1. The House of the Book 2. House of Learning 3. Talmidim Three Goals- If You Made The Cut: 1. Be with your Rabbi 2. To become like your Rabbi 3. To do what your Rabbi did Three Goals As Apprentices of Jesus: 1. To be with Jesus -John 15:1-8 2. To Become Like Jesus 3. Do what Jesus Did What Jesus Di...

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Four Tips for Powerful Prayer

The Big Idea: The way you pray reveals the faith you possess. Exodus 17:8–16 Four Tips for Powerful Prayer: 1. What happens on the hill changes what happens in the valley. -Ephesians 6:12 -John 14:12-14 -Matthew 18:18 2. Relentless prayer ensures perpetual victory. -Hebrews 11:6 -Psalm 63:1-4 3. Powerful prayer requires partners. -Matthew 18:19-20 4. Praising God prepares you for the next battle. -Exodus 17:15-16...

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The Encounter That Changes Everything

Genesis 32:22-32 (p. 29) How To Wrestle With God and Prevail: Strip away every source you’ve trusted in for your Identity. Wrestle for as long as it takes. Confess the name you have embraced. Hear God give you a new name. Rev. 2:17 (p. 1063) Walk with a limp for the rest of your life.

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The Moment That Changes Everything

The Big Idea: Life changes when we connect to the constant Presence of God. Genesis 28:10-22 (p. 24) You don't find God, He finds you. The first step in a relationship with God is a God-awareness. An altar is a commitment to the Presence of God. No place can contain the Presence of God. God is building a house. 1 Peter 2:1-9 (p. 1047)

You Prepare A Table

What is Worship?

The Big Idea: Encountering God brings transformation and inspires genuine worship. John 4:1-30 (p.914) Proper worship is initiated by God. Romans 12:1 (p.975) Proper worship requires brutal honesty. Proper worship produces a response.

The LORD is my Shepherd

Made to Win More

Ephesians 6:1-20 (p. 1009) The Big Idea: You are called to win the battle over evil. Winning over evil begins with humility demonstrated in relationships. Our strength comes from the Lord. Our struggle is never with humans. We stand together by using our armor together. Prayer is the glue that holds it all together. James 4:7 (p. 1045)

Dominion - Prayer & Worship

Made to Go More

Made to Go More Made for More Part 5; February 9th, 2020; Jim Ladd The Big Idea: You have been strategically sent and placed by Jesus. Ephesians 5:1-20 Houston, we have a problem: We are SPIRITUALLY ASLEEP. We need an urgent WAKE UP CALL. Revelation 3:1a-4 Romans 13:11-14 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11. We are ‭STRATEGICALLY PLACED to carry the light.‬ Children of Light: Walk in LOVE Walk in LIGHT Walk in WISDOM B.L.E.S.S. Your Oikos: BELIEVE for them in Prayer LISTEN to them EAT with them SERVE them SH...

Tax Collector or Pharisee - Prayer & Worship Night

Made to Do More

The Big Idea: You are not good at almost everything. Ephesians 4:1-16 (p. 1007) We are the Body of Jesus on the earth. You are not good at almost everything - but you are uniquely great at a few things. Five-fold Gifts: 5 systems of the Body of Jesus. 1. Apostle: Expand and enlarge 2. Prophet: Question and Clarify 3. Evangelist: Recruit and reproduce 4. Shephard: Care and support 5. Teacher: Equip and organize 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (p. 988) Romans 12:4-8 (p. 975) Response: - What gifts do you ha...

1/29/20 Prayer & Worship Night

Made to Love More

The Big Idea: You were made to guilt less and love more. Ephesians 3:8-21 Guilt paralyzes but love transforms Forgiveness is the act of removing guilt. God wants to give us the power to do & be immeasurably more The Width of God’s Love includes us all - Jews & Gentiles The Length of God’s Love secures us in His eternal plan The Height of God’s Love lifts us, in Christ, above all rule and power in the heavenly places The Depth of God’s Love delivers us from the depths of our own depravity...

Be Present, Continuous, & Active - Prayer & Worship Night

Made to Be More

Big Idea: You are a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Ephesians 2:1-10 (p. 1006) Memory Verse: Ephesians 2:10 (p. 1007) 1. You have been brought to LIFE THROUGH DEATH. - Colossians 3:1-4 (p. 1016) - Romans 10:17 (p. 974) 2. You are God’s MASTERPIECE. 3. Your mission is to LIVE OUT God’s love. - 2 Corinthians 5.17-21 - 1 Corinthians 3.16 You are His MASTERPIECE MISSION.

Love your Enemies - Prayer & Worship

Made for More

The Big Idea: Jesus is more. Ephesians 1:3-23 (p. 1006) Memory Verse: Ephesians 1:22-23 (p. 1007) Jesus is more FOR us. Matthew 16:13-20 (The Message) Jesus is more IN us. Romans 12:2 (p. 975) Jesus is more THROUGH us.

Delayed Promise