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Move Towards Unity

How Do You Build Unity-- -How Do You Break Unity-- -How Blessed Is Unity--

These 4 Psalms written by King David help us see a man who embraces the fact that God knows him completely. And he acknowledges in his writings that God has protected him, and will lead him in every situation and circumstance of his life. It is as if we, the reader, are allowed to see into the heart - soul of King David through his personal journal. What David is expressing in these psalms could also be our words today. Many times we feel the pain - adversity that come in this life. It is through our pursuit of God, our creator, during these difficult times, that ultimately leads us to restoration and fullness through a relationship with Christ, the source of meaning and purpose for our lives today.

The Lord Reigns

The key to life is knowing the One who is on the throne. -Go to God's throne of grace and have a moment with God. -Move lies out of the way and let His gladness fill your soul.

Anticipating Victories

1 Remember God's mighty deeds during your difficult days. -2 Remember that God judges with fairness, authority, and clarity. -3 Remember that God exalts in timely and unstoppable ways.

Slow and Steady

God brings David to the throne of Israel in His way and in His timing.

My Dwelling Place

God gives wisdom with our priorities and purpose. -God gives love that fuels comebacks and joy. -God gives favor that includes strength and impact.

A Heart for God and His Word

Many of us understand what God has called us to do, but we struggle with understanding how to fulfill the life He desires of us. -Psalm 119 is a lifetime of praise and reflection on the Words of God being the anchor and source of living out the blessed life. -All 176 verses point to Scripture being the foundational piece in a life centered on Christ and the commands of God. Saturating our lives-on the Word of God helps our heart be refreshed and in tune with the Holy Spirit.

Be intentional with the vibrant rhythms of your spiritual life.-Remember and celebrate with other people the great works of the Lord. -Cultivate a deep foundation and a bold declaration at every age and stage of life.

When People Are Against You

People will be against you because of your calling, gifting, anointing, and pursuit of God.-Call on the One who saves, rebukes, loves, and fulfills His purposes.-Be secure because God has the final say with justice.

When You Feel Really Low

1 Pour out your soul to God. -2 Receive God's immense love daily. -3 Put you hope in God, your Rock.

1 Enter into worship, God's unfailing love, God's word, reverence, and God's purpose. -2 Move from concept to opportunity to experiences with God. -3 The nation that has a hard heart towards God and stops entering in will go down. -4 You can enter in before you have what you want.

God's Forgiveness

Why confession-- -1 A blessing blocker -2 A deep deliverance -3 A triumphant trust

Life with the LORD As Shepherd

- Encourage the fathers on Father's Day through David's Psalm-- Having tasted all the good and evil of life, David confesses, -The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want- -Ps. 23-1-.-- This means that one who has the Lord as his-her shepherd will live the best life he-she can ever live.-- How does God do that---- God provides restoration -vv. 2-3-.-- God provides protection -vv. 4-5-.-- David emphatically declares God's goodness and his commitment to live in God.

The Voice of the Lord

A Call to Praise-A Cause for Praise -A Culture of Praise

God is my Refuge

God is--My Provider who gives joy and an inheritance.-My Counsleor who teaches and guides. -My Comforter who brings hope and security.

The Condition of Your Heart

Four Conditions--1 A Hard Heart -2 A Shallow Heart -3 A Divided Heart -4 A Faithful Heart

Three Options--1 Some people have answers without much action. -2 Some people have religion without much compassion. -3 Some people make a difference with compassion in action.

What is a Disciple?

Move Past Distractions- -1 Commitment -2 Cost -3 Calling

What Is Religious Pride?

Some signs of pride--1 Carrying a lofty sense of entitlement, rationalized by achievement with a performance based identity. -2 Being overfocused on yourself, and not even realizing it.-3 Seeing confession as not very necessary for you.

Are You Ready for the Great Banquet?

Throughout scripture, God talks to us about the Great Wedding Banquet or the Feast in the Kingdom of God.- From the Old Testament to the New, God refers to the church as the bride of Christ and we are even told, -Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding support of the Lamb- -Rev 19-9-.- But the traditions of a wedding in the Galilean culture is significantly different to what we experience as a wedding in America. -Unpacking traditions of a Galilean wedding not only uncovers much of what Jesus spoke of about weddings but also is directly relevant to prophecy about His second coming and the Rapture.- With this background, we are then equipped to dive into the parable of the Great Banquet and how that directly applies to the Jews, the Gentiles, and our role of inviting others to the Banquet.

What is Forgiveness

Forgiveness Is--1 An undeserved gift to receive from God because Jesus paid the full price.-2 A choice to let go of bitter resentment and at the same time uphold protection. -3 A clear, loving, and wise command from God.

Talkers vs. Doers

Faithfulness--1 God values actions more than intentions.-2 if you follow Jesus, then keep your word.-3 It's easier to bring questions than contributions.-4 The kingdom is greater than empty religion.

Who is this King---1 King Jesus is benevolent, including with people who are stuck. -2 King Jesus is humble, including with people who are disappointed. -3 King Jesus is victorious and invites everyone to confidently follow Him.

How Deep the Fathers Love for Us

Good Friday Service

Think About Eternity

God's Kingdom--1 This life is not as important as the afterlife, so choose compassion over consumption. -2 There's no crossing over between heaven and hell. -3 If you could see heaven or hell for a few minutes, how much more would your life now be focused on Jesus and making Him known--

Creative Solutions

Kingdom Problem Solving--1 Resourceful with your options -2 Insightful with the impact -3 Incremental with development -4 Loyal with an undivided heart

Defining Moments--1 When you feel empty because you have been duped by the world and distanced yourself from God. -2 When you open your heart and receive the love and joy of Father God. -3 When Father God guides you and gives you His heart for people.

Faithful or Fearful

Are you fearful about using all of what God have given to you to bless others-- God's desire is that we be faithful rather than fearful.

Growing in Prayer- -1 Your situation brings motivation as deep longings can become deep prayers. -2 God's heart is compassionate, and He welcomes you to boldly cry out to Him. -3 The kingdom advances with persistent prayers that are rewarded with God's presence.

1 Selfishness and materialism include desiresthat destroy relationships.-2 The purpose of your blessings is generosity, not greed.-3 Be rich toward God and hunger for righteousness.

The King is Coming Back

Kingdom Shifts--1 Hone in on what you need, not what you want.-2 You are responsible for your spiritual temperature.-3 Recalibrate your life with the return of Jesus as your North Star.

Slackers, Workers, and Grumblers

Three types of people- -Slackers have the heart but not the hands. -Workers have the heart and the hands. -Grumblers have the hands but not the heart.

Thy Kingdom Come

1 Kingdom Seeds-An Intentional Investment -2 Kingdom Yeast- A Proactive Purpose -3 Kingdom Momentum- What's more exciting--

God Gives You Direction

The Holy Spirit personally communicates with you, and fasting heightens your hearing. -Real worship is when you make the shifts God wants and align with His plan. -God wants you to incorporate fasting into your work, as you serve God and empower more people.

We Can't Just Watch

Taking Action---1 God has both placed you and prepared you for this opportunity.-2 It's wise to regain a sense of urgency.--3 God works mightily through people who have reliance and a willingness to suffer.

Reasons to fast---1 The condition of your soul--2 The cultural moment--3 The calling of God

True and False Fasting

Fasting is more than an action, a ritual, or a box to check. Fasting is a spiritual discipline that is relational with God and should bolster our walk with God. It's an opportunity to seek God, repent, and love our neighbors. Fasting brings a new start and spiritual power which we need as we start the year and dedicate ourselves to the Lord. Isaiah 58 vividly shows us how not to fast, God's desire for our fasting, and why we need to fast. The goal is a deeper intimacy with God, enjoyment of His blessings, and shalom in the land.

The Four Ins of Christmas

Why was Jesus born in a manger-- What was the experience like for Mary-- How is his birth linked to our identity--

The Upside Down Christmas

God is with you when--1 It's not what you planned--2 It's not what you wanted--3 It's not making sense to you--Christmas carries upheaval and glory-

The Arrival of Jesus

Prepare Your Heart--1 Why does Jesus pursue us---2 What is true about Jesus----3 What shifts become holy moments in your life--

Preparing Your Heart

Persecution and Perseverance

When you know that you won't see someone for a long period of time, what will you want to tell them-- What is most important-- Knowing that his time is limited before he is put to death, the Apostle Paul wants to make sure that Timothy stays focused on what matters most. Over the years, Paul has spent a considerable amount of time with Timothy. His relationship with Timothy is close. Timothy is a spiritual brother to Paul. More importantly, the relationship is also viewed as one as a father-son relationship. Paul has invested time, instruction, and has given so much of himself to Timothy. He is equipping Timothy to continue the work that Paul began in so many cities, as the Good News of Jesus spread and churches began to be established. Ultimately, in this final passage, Paul is reminding Timothy to remain focused on Jesus and to rely on His Strength.

The Finish Line

What will you celebrate--

Continue Forward

Some realities--1 When the culture becomes more ungodly, proud, and manipulative-2 When religious people do not want the fire and power of the Holy Spirit-3 When people oppose you and the truth--Why you do not quit or be quiet- -1 You know inspiring people -2 You know what is right -3 You know your calling -4 You know the word-5 You know the Lord-5 You know the Lord

1 How does God empower you with spiritual tools and resources-- -2 What do you need to run away from now and establish a wise distance-- -3 What will you consistently and persistently pursue for the glory of God--

Inspiration for Multiplication thru Discipleship

Having charged Timothy to multiply disciples -2 Tim. 2-2-, the Apostle Pauls instructs him three sources of inspiration for multiplaction- -1. Know Jesus- -2. Endure Suffering- and -3. Expect Rewards

Soldiers, Athletes and Farmers

Learning From--1- Soldiers- The fellowship of faithfulness -2-Athletes- The vision of victory -3-Farmers- The hope of harvesting

Doers and Developers

Three Key Questions--1 Do we want what God wants---2 What's the difference between a doer and a developer---3 How do we create a culture of development--

Dealing with Disappointment

The biggest disappointments include a combination of relationships, expectations, and results. -Difference Makers- -1 Grip the Word -2 Guard your talents -3 Go forward with true friends

Breaking Free--1 How have you been controlled by fear---2 Where do you find victories over fear-- -3 What do you want to entrust to God--

Ignite or Extinguish-- -1 Find someone you can empower-2 Develop your primary talents -3 Take more love risks -4 Get rid of faith distractions and prayer excuses -5 Surround yourself with inspiring people who help you learn and grow

Three Levels--1 Behold the God of hope -2 Believe what God says -3 Be intentional with habits that cultivate hope

New Opportunities

Come Lord Jesus

Four things to know as you grow- -1 Know the prophecy because God has a remarkable plan that leads to confidence. -2 Know what is temporary because God wants you to shift and go deeper than those things. -3 Know what is new because God comforts you with something greater than today. -4 Know the revelation because there is only one ultimate solution, so call on His name.

Final Vision, Hope Fulfilled

Revelation 22-1-6 details the final description of the final vision that connects the human longing for the Garden-City of God

The Lukewarm Lifestyle

Transformation--1 How to become lukewarm -2 How to break out of lukewarm -3 How to cultivate the fire

God Is Opening Doors

What type of doors-- -1 Doors that no one can shut -2 Doors that don't require much strength -3 Doors that are in the presence of your enemies -4 Doors that have kingdom significance

Overcoming Jezebel

What Jezebel tries to do--1 seduce you until you are her slave -2 bring division like a wave -2 drive you into a cave -3 manipulate you into the grave

Standing Up--1 There is a fierce battle for the throne in your city. -2 The voice of compromise tells you to water down your beliefs and forsake your convictions. -3 There is an escalation of the spiritual battle before Jesus returns.

The Capacity of Jesus

As you abide with Jesus--1 Know what God does not want you to endure. -2 Know what is worth suffering for now. -3 Know that worshipping Jesus will change your perspective and perseverance.-4 Know that Jesus' love is your fuel.

Where Is The Love?

Jesus communicates with us and cares deeply about His church. Jesus is committed to our spiritual maturity and development of our faith. He uses both affirmations and rebukes to help us move to the next level. Are you listening to Jesus--

The Alpha and Omega

The Greatness of Jesus -Jesus is worthy of our service and suffering.-Jesus is worthy of our attention and devotion. -Jesus is worthy of our thanksgiving and trust.

Are you listening---1 If you listen, Jesus will guide you and your church to be alive in the most difficult situations. -2 If you listen, you will find the real and full Jesus- update and upgrade your view. -3 If you listen, you will bow down in humility and stand up in courage.

Unforgetablle Fathers

What are some words that describe your dad-- What has your dad taught you about life-- How does our Heavenly Father

Three Areas Of Growth--1 The Power Of God- yielded -2 The Truth Of God - aligned -3 The Peace Of God - connected --Your growth - the more hunger you have to grow and the more time you spend with hungry people.

Strengthen Your Family

What Does It Look Like-- -1 Durability because people are not always easy to love.-2 Generosity because what you have belongs to God. -3 Proximity because you can impress from a distance but make a greater impact when close. -4 Purity because all your decisions are significant.

The Upside of Weakness

Your Journey With Jesus- -1 The foolishness of boasting -2 The realities of ministry -3 The power of God --Reflection Question- What are you all about--

Church Everywhere, Everyday

We represent Christ's Church to everyone we come in contact with, no matter we are.

Beware of False Teaching

Walk in love and truth--1 The heart of a protector-2 The deception of a false teacher-3 The test of false teaching

Overcoming Negativity

Practical Steps- -1 Get connected and committed to the positivity of Jesus.-2 Grow up in your thinking as you align with God.-3 Galvanize people to live for God and gain new victories.

Are You Walking with Me

On The Same Page--1 A complete integrity-2 A common goal-3 A cheerful unselfishness-4 A commitment to Jesus

God's Generosity

What motivates and inspires you to be generous-- Why did Jesus continue to give in difficult times-- How does unselfishness change lives--

Relationship Rhythms

Jesus Is Worthy--1 Christ over complacency-2 Christ over culture -3 Christ over comfortable -4 Christ over compromise

Ambassadors of Jesus

When you decide to follow Jesus, you are a new creation. Your identity is in the Lord, and He gives you a new purpose and passion. You are now an ambassador of Jesus on a special mission daily and eternally.

Death and Heaven for Christians

Heaven is our destiny as Christians. However, we do not live to die. Heaven is the greatest motivation for us Christian to live a courageous life with purpose and accountability.

What's inside the Jar?

Some causes and goals are worth everything we have. The love and calling of Jesus are intense joyful and radical. Living by faith includes courage and unselfishness.

Moving forward with God includes- -1 the difference between self-confidence and divine confidence. -2 the difference between fading glory and increasing glory. -3 the difference between preliminary and ultimate.-4 the difference between the law and the Spirit.

A Triumphant Faith

Living by faith- -1 Do not let sadness, disappointment, opposition, uncertainty and waiting stop you from trusting God. -2 God opens the right doors for sincere servants who spread the love and truth of Jesus.-3 When you choose to focus on intentionally blessing people, the Holy Spirit powerfully transforms lives.

Spiritual Vitality--1 Your obedience ultimately produces joy, and your sin ultimately produces sorrow.-2 A deep love for people includes taking action to bless them, guiding them to God, and empowering them towards faithfulness. -3 Forgiveness is essential for healing and opens the door for restoration. -4 The devil's scheme is to entice you to drift away from God, be passive with solutions, and resentful with people- but God revives.

A Change of Plans

How will you adjust-- -1 If you listen to God, He will often guide you from the original plan to the new plan as you bless people. -2 When you make good changes, you will still disappoint people, be misunderstood, and pay a personal cost.-3 Focus on the presence and promises of God as you humbly stand firm and faithfully serve. -4 Have confidence in the Holy Spirit who will lead you with smaller changes that are linked to far more significant changes.

Relationship Risks

Three Keys--1 Transparency- It takes courage to share how things really are. -2 Reliance- it takes humility to learn how to receive well. -3 Comfort- It takes unselfishness to bless someone who is in pain.

Hope in the Darkest Cave

Seeking God--1 In times of danger, you still have a Protector, a purpose, and many promises. -2 Persistent and passionate prayer is often the hinge of the deliverance. -3 Allegiance to Jesus is the ultimate decision in both times of danger and deliverance.

How Will We Overcome This?

People Who Overcome Are- -1 Relentless- seeking God in worship -2 Attentive- listening to God's whisper -3 Mobile- shifting with God's wisdom

Escaping the Noise, Resting in God's Glory

Questions--1- How has this season of prayer and fasting been for you-- What areas have been difficult and what have been some blessings---2- What joys and celebrations have you witnessed God do in 2021---3- In what ways have the noise of this past year been challenging spiritually--

Seeing and Responding to God's Glory

It is important to be intentional with the time we spend with Jesus. He is always available, and He will demonstrate not only His love and mercy in our life, but also lead us to fulfill His plan and purpose for us. He desires to be known and will show us His Glory as we seek Him. Developing that deep, abiding, relationship with Jesus takes time, and sometimes happens through unforeseen circumstances and difficulties.

Three Things to Give God The Glory For In 2022

In this hymn of praise, David reflects on the glory of God in natural revelation -1 - 6-, and the glory of God's law as God's special revelation -7-11-, which alone meets man's spiritual needs.

Jesus is the light of the world -1 God sends light to overcome darkness. -2 Receiving precedes shining- you can't share what you don't have. -3 Love - Truth - Light

The Greatness of Jesus

Who is Jesus-- Why do so many people follow Him-- What makes Jesus unique--

God Is Gathering

The glory of the advent of Jesus includes- -1 Seeing- Hope for people who are tempted to despair.-2 Savoring- Joy for people who are tempted to distance. -3 Spreading- Purpose for people who are tempted to drift.

Beyond Beginning (Baptism)

Jesus' Sonship is proclaimed by the heavenly voice at His baptism, was proven by his faithfulness in the wilderness. Once proven, Jesus' ministry began. Our sonship as Christians will also have to be proven by our faithfulness in the wilderness of life. Then, we will become effective witnesses.

Beyond Expectations

As we wrap up the series, -Move Beyond-, we hear Jesus state the foundational principles of following Him, and being a disciple. We are living in a time where it can feeel like our most fundamental values are being redefined. Once again, as it was 2000 years ago, Jesus reminds us that we need to move beyond the expectations of our society. It is not enough to say we love God. We must show our love through our actions. We are expected to not ignore what goes on around us. We must respond and move beyond our fears, comfort, and circumstances to love God and others intentionally and completely. This will move us toward fulfilling the prayer that Jesus taught us, -Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

In some situations silence is wise, and in other circumstances silence is terrible. Desperation can lead to deep and powerful prayers. It takes courage to say the name Jesus in public settings. When God is honored, His presence and power transforms lives.

Beyond Cultural Norms

Jesus is declaring that His kingdom is different from this world. He is standing up to the interference.-and blessing those who are treated like second-class people. Are you aiming to be loyal and faithful to Jesus or to the culture where you live--

Will you trust God when it just doesn't make sense initially-- Will you serve Jesus in ways that were not your plan-- Will you walk humbly with God when His abundance comes-- God provides in many logical ways, but He also develops and calls His people to joyfully move with Him into a zone of greater faith.

Beyond Rejection

Your success and influence attracts your strongest critics. Rejection includes people who- want to control you, declare a small potential, enforce a limited framework, hold your past over you, and bring undermining lies. The power of Jesus and revival in a location are linked to the faith of the people. Like Jesus, let rejection fuel your mission and faithfulness.

What storms are you facing-- How are you overcoming fear-- What does reliance on Jesus look like---Jesus reminds us that His presence makes all the difference. Jesus has power to rebuke the wind and the waves. Jesus will never leave you nor forsake you.

Beyond Religion

Have you ever experienced dead religion that tries to control Jesus and leaves guilt and shame-- -A Religious Mindset- -1- Majors on the minors and hinders the teachable. -2- Tries to control Jesus. -3- Does not see past personal preferences. -4- Values traditions and opinions over revelation.-5- Criticizes healthy freedoms. -6- Takes something good and taints it. --A Jesus Encounter--1- Brings a trustworthy morality. -2- Provides the rest and refreshment you need. -3- Displays His greatness in the darkness.

Beyond Oppression

What is the spiritual battle-- What resources has God given you to walk in the light-- How can you over come demonic What is the spiritual battle-- What resources has God given you to walk in the light-- How can you over come demonic activity---Jesus brings hope in the darkest situation. There is a path of healing and restoration, and God leads people into His presence and power. There is victory in Jesus' name and with reliance on the Lord.

Life in the marketplace, Handling temptations, Responding to the government

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