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My Story, Week 3:I Decided To Stay

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My Story, Week 2:I Decided To Stop

Ryan Vinson Freedom Church

My Story, Week 1:I Decided To Start

Shane Frazier Freedom Church

All In, Week 4: Waiting vs Willing

(Colossians 2:6-7) (NLT) And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. (Colossians 2:8) (NLT) Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ. Title: ...

All In, Week 3: Trying vs. Training

(Colossians 2:6-7) (NLT) And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. (Colossians 2:8) (NLT) Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ. (Romans...

All In, Week 2: Competition vs. Calling

(Colossians 2:6-7) (NLT) And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. (Colossians 2:8) (NLT) Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ. Competi...

All In, Week 1: Change the Way We Change

All In: It’s not just another year. This is the year it all changes for you. The year you decide that you want more out of life. This is the year you’ve been waiting for. Here’s the kicker; you’ve got to approach this year different than any other year. How? By going all in! Join us for this unique approach to this new year and discover a new approach to the resolutions you make. CHANGE the way we CHANGE. (Colossians 2:6-7) (NLT) And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must ...

We Will Not Foget

(1 Corinthians 2:3-5) (MSG) I was unsure of how to go about this, and felt totally inadequate—I was scared to death, if you want the truth of it—and so nothing I said could have impressed you or anyone else. But the Message came through anyway. (1 Corinthians 2:3-5) (MSG) God’s Spirit and God’s power did it, which made it clear that your life of faith is a response to God’s power, not to some fancy mental or emotional footwork by me or anyone else. Today's Theme: We Will Not Forget (Psalm 103:2)...

From Humbug to Whoville, Week 3: Loving the Unlovable

Title to message: Loving the Unlovable (Isaiah 1:18) (NLT) “Come now, let’s settle this,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. If you will only obey me The Unlovable: 1. Often use sedation to hide their frustration. 2. Often use laughter to hide their loneliness. 3. Often use intimidation to hide their insecurity. (Matthew 5:47) (MSG) “If all you do is love the lovable, do you expect a bonus? Anybody can do that.” (Matthew 5:9) (MSG) You’re blesse...

From Humbug to Whoville, Week 2: It's a Wonderful Life Worth Living

(Isaiah 1:18) (NLT) “Come now, let’s settle this,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. If you will only obey me, Title of Message: It’s A Wonderful Life Worth Living Betrayed Falsely Accused Rejected Abused Humiliated (Hebrews 2:17-19) (MSG) That’s why he had to enter into every detail of human life. Then, when he came before God as high priest to get rid of the people’s sins, he would have already experienced it all himself—all the pain, all the...

From Humbug to Whoville, Week 1: Getting Past My Past

From Humbug To Whoville: Stressed, worried, anxious, or afraid? Have you lost the joy of Christmas? Join us for our Christmas series: From Humbug to Whoville and rediscover the JOY of Christmas. Theme Verse: (Isaiah 1:18) (NLT) “Come now, let’s settle this,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. If you will only obey me, you will have plenty to eat. Title: Getting Past My Past (John 8:44) (NLT) He has always hated the truth, because there is no tru...

One More

(Acts 17:26) (GNT) From one human being he created all races of people and made them live throughout the whole earth. He himself fixed beforehand the exact times and the limits of the places where they would live. (Acts 17:27) (GNT) He did this so that they would look for him, and perhaps find him as they felt around for him. Yet God is actually not far from any one of us; Title of Message: #onemore (Joshua 3:2-4) (NIV) After three days the officers went throughout the camp, giving orders to the...

The Church Just Wants Your Money, Week 2: The Principle of Generosity

“No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.” -Calvin Coolidge (1 Timothy 6:17) (NIV) Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. (1 Timothy 6:18) (NIV) Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. (1 Timothy 6:19) (NIV) In this way the...

New, Week 3: All Things New

New, Week 2: A New Way

New, Week 1: New or Improved

((Revelation 21:4-5) He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” “If you want God to do something new, you can’t keep doing the same old thing.”-Mark Batterson Title of message: New or Improved? (2 Corinthians 5:17) (TLB) When someone becomes a Christian, he becomes a brand new person inside. He is not the same anymore. A new l...

We Are Not Okay, Week 3: With Watching the Weak Suffer

We Are Not Okay, Week 2: With Avoiding the Afflicted

(1 Thessalonians 5:14) (NIV) And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 1. Warn those who are idle and disruptive (with their time,talent,treasure) 2. Encourage the disheartened 3. Help the weak Title of Message: We Are Not Okay With Avoiding the Afflicted (Mark 1:40-41) (NLT) A man with leprosy came and knelt in front of Jesus, begging to be healed. “If you are willing, you can heal me and m...

We Are Not Okay, Week 1: With Consumer Christianity

Title of message: We Are Not Okay with Consumer Christianity (1 Thessalonians 5:14) (MSG) Get along among yourselves, each of you doing your part. Our counsel is that you warn the freeloaders to get a move on. Gently encourage the stragglers, and reach out for the exhausted, pulling them to their feet. Be patient with each person, attentive to individual needs. And be careful that when you get on each other’s nerves you don’t snap at each other. Look for the best in each other, and always do you...

God Of The Underdogs, Week 4: My Past is Too Bad

When the odds are against you, God is for you. Title of message: My Past is Too Bad (Ephesians 4:29) (NIV) Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. (Colossians 3:8) (NIV) But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. (Ephesians 5:4) (NIV) Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or ...

God Of The Underdogs, Week 3: I'm Not Good Enough

When the odds are against you, God is for you. Title: I’m not good enough. 1 Samuel 16:1 (NLT) Now the Lord said to Samuel, “You have mourned long enough for Saul. I have rejected him as king of Israel, so fill your flask with olive oil and go to Bethlehem. Find a man named Jesse who lives there, for I have selected one of his sons to be my king.” 1. God wants to do something new in our lives. What is the “something new” that God has placed in your heart that you are having trouble believing? 1 ...

God of The Underdogs, Week 2: Impossible Odds

When the odds are against you, God is for you. Title of message: Impossible Odds (Judges 6:6) (NIV) Midian so impoverished the Israelites that they cried out to the Lord for help. (Judges 6:7-8) (NIV) When the Israelites cried out to the Lord because of Midian, he sent them a prophet, who said, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: I brought you up out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. 1. God always chooses people. You have permission to believe that it’s YOU that God would want t...

God Of The Underdogs, Week 1: You Might Be an Underdog (Series Intro)

You Might Be an Underdog 1. I’m not qualified enough 2. My past is too bad 3. My reputation is too scarred 4. My dream is too radical 5. Nobody recognizes my potential 6. I’m not connected to the right people 7. My resources are too scarce 8. My chances are too slim 9. I’m insecure 10. My opponent is too great (Philippians 2:4) (NCV) Do not be interested only in your own life, but be interested in the lives of others. (Luke 14:15) (NLT) Hearing this, a man sitting at the table with Jesus exclaim...

The Anchor, Week 4: Eternal Hope

Today we are diving into our last message in our series, “THE ANCHOR” (The HOPE we have because of Jesus…) We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure…Hebrews 6:19 (NIV) Hope = Confident expectation based on something solid “My hope is built on nothing less… than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.” Maybe today you walked in, HOPELESS… If that’s you today, look around you, stop and ask someone to share their story. Recap: What is HOPE? / Where does HOPE come from? / HOPE for my futu...

The Anchor, Week 3: Hope For My Future

(Hebrews 6:19) (NIV) “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure…” Hope is a confident expectation based on something solid. (Psalm 71:14) (NIV) “As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.” Title of my message: Hope for my Future (Lamentations 3:19-20) (NIV) “I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me.” Past Problems. (Job 30:26) (NIV) “Yet when I hoped for good, evil ...

The Anchor, Week 2: Where Does Hope Come From

Today we are diving into our last message in our series, “THE ANCHOR” (The HOPE we have because of Jesus…) We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… Hebrews 6:19 (NIV) Hope = Confident expectation based on something solid “My hope is built on nothing less… than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.” Maybe today you walked in, HOPELESS… If that’s you today, look around you, stop and ask someone to share their story. Recap: What is HOPE? / Where does HOPE come from? / HOPE for my fut...

The Anchor, Week 1: My Anchor

The Anchor:When the storms of life come and we are tossed back and forth by the winds of change, we need an anchor. Something that will give us security, peace, and comfort. Find out what that anchor is and how it can save your life. Title to my message: My Anchor (Hebrews 6:19) (NIV) “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure…” (Proverbs 13:12) (NIV) “Hope deferred makes the heart sick…” Without an Anchor: We become disoriented. (Job 17:15) (NIV) “Where then is my hope? Who c...

We Serve, Week 4: Because We Love

Title to Message: Because We Love (1 Corinthians 13:13) “In this life we have three lasting qualities -- faith, hope and love. But the greatest of them is love.” (1 Corinthians 14:1) (NLT) “Let love be your highest goal… (1 Corinthians 14:1) (MSG) “Go after a life of love as if your life depended on it—because it does.” (1 John 2:9-11) “Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother is still in the darkness. Whoever loves his brother lives in the light, and there is nothing in him to...

We Serve, Week 3: Because We Are Free

Why do WE SERVE? Title: Because We Are Free (John 8:36) (NLT) So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free. (Galatians 5:13) (CEV) My friends, you were chosen to be free. So don’t use your freedom as an excuse to do anything you want. Use it as an opportunity to serve each other with love. (Luke 10:29) (NIV) But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” (Luke 10:30) (NIV) In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacke...

We Serve, Week 2: Because We Grow