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Highlight Real, Week 3: Parenting

Behind every highlight reel you see, there is a behind the scenes that you don’t. Children are our greatest responsibility… and our most valuable resource. I’m not writing all this as a neighborhood scold just to make you feel rotten. I’m writing as a father to you, my children. I love you and want you to grow up well, not spoiled. 1 Corinthians 4:14-16 (MSG) There are a lot of people around who can’t wait to tell you what you’ve done wrong, but there aren’t many fathers willing to take the time...

Highlight Real, Week Two: Marriage

Behind every highlight reel you see, there is a behind the scenes that you don’t. Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Romans 12:9-10 (NLT) What is the “Behind the Scenes” of a successful marriage? A husband and wife who MUTUALLY RESPECT each other. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the...

Highlight Real, Week One: Relationships

For every Highlight Real you see, there is a behind the scenes that you don’t. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1 (NIV) Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and w...

This Is Freedom, Week Three: Freedom For

We exist to lead people into a new life of FREEDOM in Jesus. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 (NIV) But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) Ephesians 2:4-7 (NLT) For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and s...

This Is Freedom, Week Two: Freedom To

We exist to lead people into a new life of FREEDOM in Jesus. To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-36 (NIV) They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?” John 8:31-36 (NIV) Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permane...

This is Freedom, Week One: Freedom From

“THIS IS FREEDOM.” We exist to lead people into a new life of FREEDOM in Jesus. “Let there be Light” Bridge: Good news embracing the poor Comfort for all those who mourn For the broken hearted we sing louder Release from prison and shame Oppression turning to praise For ev'ry captive sing louder Restoring sight to the blind Breaking the curse of the night For all in darkness sing louder Proclaiming freedom for all This is the day of the Lord Beauty for ashes “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, bec...

Vision Sunday

…Write down the vision; write it clearly on clay tablets so whoever reads it can run to tell others. Habakkuk 2:2 (NCV) We exist to lead people into a new life of freedom in Jesus. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (NIV) Local Missions $18,759 Given Breakdown Local Pastors National Missions $12,656 Given ARC - 79 Church planted Church Partnerships - $ given...

Instructions for a New Year

Message Title: Instructions for a New Year Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (NIV) Create and fight for a culture of HONOR. RELATIONAL PEACE is a result of MUTUAL RESPECT. And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive… 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (NIV) War...

A Freedom Christmas, Week 4: Prince of Peace

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV) And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV) Of the greatness of his government and PEACE there will be no end. Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV) “A Thrill of hope… the weary world rejoices. For yonder breaks… a new and glorious morn.” I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed ...

A Freedom Christmas, Week Three: Fathered Into Purpose

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) Message Title: “Fathered into Purpose” A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families…Psalm 68:5-6 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came togethe...

A Freedom Christmas, Week 2: Power for the Impossible

How you see Jesus will determine how you celebrate His arrival. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. Isaiah 9:1-7(NIV) And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:1-7(NIV) Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. Isaiah 9:1-7(NIV) Message title: Power for the Impossible What is the impossible thing in your life right now? “I am the Lord, the God of all manki...

A Freedom Christmas, Week 1: Lift Your Head

Message Title: Lift Your Head Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:1-4 (NIV) This Christmas season we don’t need change of situation… as much as we need a change of perspective. People LIVING in FEAR Do not call conspiracy everything this people calls a conspiracy; do not fear what they fear, and do not dread it. The Lord Almighty is the...

You Asked For It, Week 4: The Holy Spirit

“The Holy Spirit” Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this mean?” Acts 2:12-17 (NIV) Some, however, made fun of them and said, “They have had too much wine.” Acts 2:12-17 (NIV) Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. Acts 2:12-17 (NIV) These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! Acts 2:12-17 (NIV)...

You Asked For It, Week Three: Spiritual Warfare

“Spiritual Warfare” So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV) The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 (NIV) We have to stop looking at the SPIRITUAL through the LENS of NATURAL… and start looking at the NATURAL through the LENS of the SPIRITUAL. When we understand the SPIRITUAL fight… it helps us make mo...

You Asked For It, Week 2: Dealing with Offense

Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly." Matthew 15:21-26 (NIV) Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, "Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us." He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel." The woman came and knelt before him. "Lord, help me!" she said. He ...

You Asked For It, Week One: How Do I Handle Stress?

“HOW DO I HANDLE STRESS?” Stress stats from the AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STRESS: 44% of Americans feel more stressed than they did 5 years ago 1 in 5 Americans experience EXTREME stress (hands shaking, heart palpitations, depression) 60% of all disease and illness is caused by stress. 3 out of 4 doctors visits are for stress related ailments. Stress increases the risk of heart attack by 25% and a stroke by 50%. Stress related ailments cost the nation $300 Billion a year in medical bills and lost pr...

The Key to Everything, Week 4: Long-term Teachability

Teachability= The desire and willingness to learn something new and to relearn what you think you already know Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning. Proverbs 9:9 (NIV) Message Title: Long-Term Teachability …though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew...

The Key to Everything, Week 3: The Danger of Success and the Beauty of Failure

Teachability = The desire and willingness to learn something new AND to relearn what you think you already know Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning. Proverbs 9:9 (NIV) Message Title: “The DANGER of Success and the BEAUTY of Failure” He holds success in store for the upright... Proverbs 2:7 (NIV) King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth. The whole world sought audience with Solomon to he...

The Key to Everything, Week Two: Get Wisdom

Teachability = The desire and willingness to learn something new AND to relearn what you think you already know Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning. Proverbs 9:9 (NIV) Message Title: “Get Wisdom” Wisdom = knowing the right thing to do and doing it. The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Proverbs 4:7 (NIV) Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? At th...

Key to Everything, Week One

Vision Sunday

Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint… Proverbs 29:18 (NIV) Vision = a mental image of what the future will or could be like …upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. Matthew 16:18 (NLT) He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Mark 16:15 (NIV) For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (NIV) Freedo...

Breathing Room, Week 3

Margin is the distance between where we are and our limits. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 (NIV) FULL (Perissos) = exceeding some number, measure, rank or need; over and above; more than is necessary; something further Discovering BREATHING ROOM is not about learning how to ESCAPE your life, but how to properly LIVE your life. Message Title: Financial Breathing Room The lack of margin and healthy rhythm...

Breathing Room Week 2

Margin is the distance between where we are and our limits. So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Ephesians 5:15-16(NLT) Message title: Permission Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:28-29 (NIV) Permission to EXCEPT REST Shabbat = to ...

Breathing Room Week 1

Mariginisthespacebetweenthestuffthatmakesthestuffworthwhile. Margin is the space between the stuff that makes the stuff worthwhile. Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered—how fleeting my life is. Psalm 39:4 (NLT) We cannot manage time; we can only manage ourselves within the boundaries of time we have been given. The quickest way for something important to lose it’s significance, is to eliminate the space around it. Margin is the distance between ...

Summer Fruit, Week 9: Self-Control

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 (NIV) The health of the church is the only thing that will support the harvest of people that the church is called to reach. When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, divis...

Summer Fruit, Week 8: Gentleness

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 (NIV) But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control… Galatians 5:19-25 (NLT) Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. Galatians 5:19-25 (NLT) Since we are living...

Summer Fruit, Week 7: Faithfulness

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control… Galatians 5:19-25 (NLT) Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. Galatians 5:19-25 (NLT) Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Galatians 5:19-25 (NLT) Faithful = the ability to be steadfast, cons...

Summer Fruit, Week 6: Goodness

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 (NIV) When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone l...

Summer Fruit, Week 5: Kindness

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 (NIV) It is obvious what kind of life develops out of trying to get your own way all the time: repetitive, loveless, cheap sex; a stinking accumulation of mental and emotional garbage; frenzied and joyless grabs for happiness; trinket gods; magic-show religion; paranoid loneliness; cutthroat competition; all-consuming-yet-never-satisfied wants… Galatians 5:...

Summer Fruit, Week 4: Patience

The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there...