James 4:3; 1 John 5:14-15; Matthew 20:20-34
- If we improve our asking, we'll improve our receiving.
- Every asking is not good asking.
- We cannot ask simply for positions of power and authority, if we are not able to handle them.
- We cannot just put our eyes on the ultimate thing, without considering the required thing.
- Too often we want the destination but we don't want to take the journey.
- The language of ability is the language of Jesus.
- The disciples wanted authority, the beggars ability. The disciples wanted to be in power. The beggars wanted to be empowered. The disciples wanted an outward charge. The beggars desired to be changed inward.
- A different asking will lead to a different result.
1 Kings 3:5-12
- God granted Solomon's request because he asked for the ability to lead not to just lead.
- May 30, 2021Ask Me Again
May 30, 2021Ask Me AgainSeries: General
James 4:3; 1 John 5:14-15; Matthew 20:20-34
- If we improve our asking, we'll improve our receiving.
- Every asking is not good asking.
- We cannot ask simply for positions of power and authority, if we are not able to handle them.
- We cannot just put our eyes on the ultimate thing, without considering the required thing.
- Too often we want the destination but we don't want to take the journey.
- The language of ability is the language of Jesus.
- The disciples wanted authority, the beggars ability. The disciples wanted to be in power. The beggars wanted to be empowered. The disciples wanted an outward charge. The beggars desired to be changed inward.
- A different asking will lead to a different result.
1 Kings 3:5-12
- God granted Solomon's request because he asked for the ability to lead not to just lead. - May 26, 2021Living By Faith, Part 15 “Faith to Get it Done”
May 26, 2021Living By Faith, Part 15 “Faith to Get it Done”Series: Bible Study
2 Kings 13:14-20; Philippians 4:12-13
- Too many times we fail to connect what we are hearing to what we heard.
- God builds, faith to faith, precept by precept.
- We are to give the more earnest heed to the Word we heard.
- How many times have we just stopped doing something? Might have to reconsider that we may not have something, because we have stopped.
- Jesus honors consistency.
Luke 11:5-8
- If we just continue in whatever we are doing, we will eventually get to our destination. - May 23, 2021The Common Temptation
May 23, 2021The Common TemptationSeries: GeneralGenesis 32:24-26; Psalm 11:1
- It is common for us to have times when we want to give up.
- We can have good times and bad times, ups and downs, disappointments and enjoyment, joy and pain, even if we know God.
- Sometimes we can find ourselves in a dark place by ourselves, a place where it is hard to find good. God inhabits the dark places too.
- Day breaks in. It doesn't just show up. (Pastor Jeff).
- When we feel like giving up, we need to grab hold of God. Once your hand becomes attached, it won't let go.
- We have to have an inner conviction that we are not letting go.
1 Corinthians 10:13
- When we feel like giving up, BUT GOD is faithful.
- When that common temptation comes, remember Peter, " Where are you going to go? Jesus has the words of life?"
- When that common temptation comes, remember Hagar," Go back and submit." Don't run. - May 16, 2021Rest For Your Soul
May 16, 2021Rest For Your SoulSeries: GeneralMatthew 11:28-30; 1 Thessalonians 5:23- Our soul is our mind, our will and our emotions.- We have a Spirit, Soul and Body.- We spend more time strong to take care of our bodies rather than our spirit or soul.- Our soul is eternal, our body is temporary.Matthew 16:26- Our souls are valuable.- There is nothing we can exchange of equal value to our soul.- Our soul is the determining factor of our life.- Our soul is the seat of genuine service.- When our soul is healthy, happy, prospering we tend to look out for other people.- When we start looking inward it's a sign that our soul is not healthy.- Our soul is of great concern to Jesus.- When we lose control of our emotions, over desires, our minds, we need rest for our soul.. Psalm 62:1; 121:7; 42:1-2,5-6,11- A temporary thing cannot satisfy our eternal soul.- Our soul can only find rest in Jesus.- If our soul is going to be content, it has to stay connected to the One who created it.- The answer for a soul out of whack is God.Psalm 19:7- Finding rest for our soul is one of the most important things we need to do.- The difference between a healthy soul and one unhealthy is are you selfless or selfish.
- May 12, 2021Living By Faith, Part 14 “Being Bold and Courageous”
May 12, 2021Living By Faith, Part 14 “Being Bold and Courageous”Series: Bible Study
Matthew 14:26-29; Proverbs 28:1
- Living by faith is a command of God that cannot be filled by our natural abilities.
- People of God who walk in obedience to His Word do not have to put on outward displays,
Hebrews 4:16; Joshua 1:6-7, 9
- We don't have to put on the bold, boldness is already in us.
Ephesians 3:12
- We have boldness, access and confidence all given to us by faith in Jesus Christ.
(Sometimes we don't get the flash we just get the glimmer).
- When God speaks, that's all the confirmation you need.
- Staying out of the boat, or staying in the boat can require boldness.
- Boldness doesn't always look the same. - May 9, 2021Mother’s Day. Remembering Mama
May 9, 2021Mother’s Day. Remembering MamaSeries: GeneralGenesis 21:1-2, 30:22-23; 1 Samuel 1:19-20- No one can fill the void of a Mom.- Mothers represent unconditional love, support, nurturing, forgiving nature, proud of our achievements, most loyal.- Moms are irreplaceable. Biggest supporters and best friends.- Mom knows how to keep a secret.- Only moms can kiss a boo-boo and make you feel better.- Moms teach us things.- Moms nag you for your good.- We don't have to wait until our mom passes away to remember her.- We can remember our mom simply by keeping our word.- God remembered Sarah by keeping His Word.- God remembered Rachel by listening to her.- God remembered Hannah by answering her our prayers. Giving her what she deeply desired.Isaiah 66:13- God comforts us as a mother comforts her child. A mother's love comes from God.
- May 5, 2021Living By Faith, Part 13 “Let the Word Work”
May 5, 2021Living By Faith, Part 13 “Let the Word Work”Series: Bible Study
Mark 4:26-29,13; Genesis 1:11-12
- The kingdom of God is in us.
- What we do is essential to the kingdom of God operating.
- The seed will work in ways that man cannot understand.
Genesis 8:22
- Some of our roots have to go in the ground further, so that it can support the growth of what has been planted.
Matthew 12:35
- The heart brings forth. If we get the Word in our heart, our heart will bring forth that which is contained in The Word.
- We have to trust the process.
Isaiah 55:11
God's word always produces fruit. - May 2, 2021A New Perspective
May 2, 2021A New PerspectiveSeries: GeneralGenesis 47:23-25,27- We like the salvation, but the terms of the contract, we have a problem with.- We have to examine our perspective of what God has done and is offering us.Deuteronomy 8:18; Psalm 103:7- We take grace for granted.- Do we grade God according to His conduct or His character?- If we know someone according to their ways, instead of how they act, we wouldn't judge how they act.
- Apr 28, 2021Living By Faith , Part 12 “Faith to Stand”
Apr 28, 2021Living By Faith , Part 12 “Faith to Stand”Series: Bible Study
Daniel 3:16-30; Exodus 20:2-5
- One of the hardest things for us to do is to be quiet. We don't have to answer everything.
- A great sign of power is restraint.
- We have to learn to let God fight our battles.
- Our faith should be in God's ability.
- Is our faith in God's ability or is it in will God do it?
- Sometimes God does not do what He is able to do.
- We need to have God-based ethics and not situational rurality.
- Taking a stand for God requires faith.
- We need faith to refuse to bow.
- We need to make sure the Word is in us.
- No one can bind us if God wants us free.
- It's our obedience and our faith that brings the fire.
- We need to refuse to take the easy way out.
- We have to remember that God will be with us in the fire.
Isaiah 43:1-3
- We may be in the fire, but God will get us out. - Apr 25, 2021Keep Doing Your Part
Apr 25, 2021Keep Doing Your PartSeries: GeneralJohn 21:15-22- Now is not the time to give up.- God asks us questions to unravel or undo the things we have done grievous to Him.- We are worried about what other people do or their relationship to God, more than our own. Or when Jesus tells us what our role is.- How we fulfill our role will determine what mark we leave on society.- We all have a role to play. We may have some overlap, but we are all unique in His plan.Colossians 3:17-24; Ecclesiastes 9:10- We are to put all our effort into the things we do for God.- When we go about our life to do what we do to please the Lord we are storing up treasures in heaven.- Refuse the temptation to focus on other people and the role others have to play.- The danger of comparison is that we compare their perceived best with our worse.- Comparison is the thief of joy.- Our comparisons are based on limited knowledge.Matthew 20;- We must not get caught up in somebody else's "anything" but instead look at Jesus.John 14:10- If we need to talk at anyone or compare ourselves to anyone, we should look at Jesus. He is both our example and our encouragement.- It is God's desire to bless us in the role we have.Jeremiah 29:11; Psalm 27:13; Genesis 27:30-38- God is not short on blessings. There is a blessing with your name on it.