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Isaiah 9:1-7 Focus: Let's be like kids again this Christmas. I. Children have a SECRET . II. The WEIGHT of the WORLD is carried by SOMEONE ELSE . III. Put the GOVERNMENT on CHRIST'S SHOULDERS . 4 9 [a]Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan— 2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. 3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. 4 For as in the day of Midian’s defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. 5 Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be ...

There is an audio note for this entry. Doug Freeman sermon: Dec 7, 2014. 2 Samuel 9 Focus: We have been given Grace that we might be Grace Dispensers.   GOD is the God of all Grace.   REDEMPTION is all about Grace.   ACKNOWLEDGE your need for Grace.   CALLED to dispense Grace.   EXERCISE intentional Grace. Posted with Blogsy

Matthew 5:43-48 Focus: WEiRD Loveis selfless and sacrificial I. NORMAL Love II. WEiRD Love The POWER OF ONE (Blast from the Past) Ministry Fair Matthew 5:43-48New International Version (NIV) Love for Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[a] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.   Posted with Blogsy

WEiRD - Because Normal isn't Working Matthew 5:7-16 Focus: We are blessed to be a blessing; Let your WEiRD light shine! I. WEiRD ENHANCES LIFE II. WEiRD is OBVIOUS III. WEiRD is A BLESSING BEGIN WITH PRAYER LISTEN EAT SERVE STORY   Matthew 5:7-16 New International Version (NIV) 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Salt and Light 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be t...

WEiRD (Because Normal Isn't Working) Matthew 7:13-14 , 5:1-10 Focus: Being WEiRD in a God way goes way beyond being weird in a good way. I. If you want what NORMAL people have, do what NORMAL people do. But if you want what FEW people have, do what FEW people do. II. WEiRD looks like... ...Admision gained by ADMISSION Matthew 7:13-14 New International Version (NIV) The Narrow and Wide Gates 13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Matthew 5:1-10 New International Version (NIV) Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount 5 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. The Beatitudes He said: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforte...

Acts 4:1-20 , Acts 5:27-39 Focus: Faith is the most confused, misused, and abused concept in religion. I. The BIBLE tells me so? Faith like a CHILD . II. His followers were convinced that JESUS was not the MESSIAH . Luke 24:19-21 III. His followers felt COMPELLED to spread the news of the RESURRECTION . IV. His followers didn't teach what JESUS TAUGHT they taught HIS RESURRECTION . V. Who is JESUS ?   Posted with Blogsy

Lift Off, Part 3; Genesis 12-15 Focus: The story of faith has a launch point in history. I. Can I know where I stand with God? A. Is it BIRTH? B. Is it BEHAVIOR? C. Is it BELIEF? D. Is it ? II. The Rocket Fuel is TRUST!   Posted with Blogsy

www.wycliffe.org   Identify Series   Focus: Life is a war, but I already have victory in Christ. Ephesians 6:10-20 (NIV) The Armor of God 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17...

Identity, Part 6 - Ephesians 4:17-32 Focus: Change is necessary, change is hard, but in Christ change is possible! I. In CHRIST you CAN CHANGE. II. In Christ you can THINK DIFFERENTLY. III. DARKENED minds leat to CALLOUSED hearts. Ephesians 4:17-32New International Version (NIV) Instructions for Christian Living 17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts . 19 Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed. 20 That, however, is not the way of life you learned 21 when you heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old se...

How to Hear God's Whisper, Part 4 John 10 Focus: Jesus sheep look and listen to Him and follow. A + B = C A) If I believe in God, AND B) Try my best, THEN C) God will bless the rest OR A) If I believe in God, AND B) Try my best, THEN C) God will FOLLOW ME (no) I. His Sheep LISTEN TO HIS VOICE John 15:10 "If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love." Romans 8:14 "For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God." Galatians 5:18 "But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law." II. His Sheep LIVE IN DANGEROUS COUNTRY John 10:10 " 10 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 10:14 "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—" III. Best Assumption A) LISTENING SHEEP, AND B) GUIDING SHEPHERD, EQUAL C)...

How to Hear God Whisper, Part 3 Isaiah 30 Isaiah 30:21 NIV Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way, walk in it." Focus: This guiding voice is more than a sensitive conscience; it is God himself calling for a response. I. TRUSTING is a better way than TRYING II. How do I hear God's whisper 30:11 A. REPENT 30:15 B. Find QUIETNESS then QUIT and WAIT 30:15, 18 C. CRY for HELP 3:19   Posted with Blogsy

Series: How to Hear God Whisper, Part 2 1 Kings 17-19 Focus: In our lives filled with noise and static interference we can recover God's strong but quiet signal. (God's voice is not always obvious, but something that you can learn to recognize. I. Elijah HEARD God's WHISPER (James 5:16-17) II. It was HIJACKED by LOUD STATIC (Deuteronomy ) III. God's STRONG SIGNAL was not LOUD IV. But RECOVERED in His QUIET WHISPER   Posted with Blogsy

Romans 12:17-21 Focus: Loving your enemy is the ultimate payback. I. What our EMOTIONS say... II. What GOD says... III. Why GOD SAYS it... IV. DRAW from the WELL of MERCY             Posted with Blogsy

Romans 12:9-16 Focus: Don't just pretend to love others, really love them. The Real Deal Responses SINCERE LOVE X X Your FERVOR TACKING into the WIND PURSUING, PRACTICING, and PITCHING in Extraordinary POSITIVITY EMPATHY Romans 12:9-16 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) 9 Your love must be real. Hate what is evil. Do only what is good. 10 Love each other in a way that makes you feel close like brothers and sisters. And give each other more honor than you give yourself. 11 As you serve the Lord, work hard and don’t be lazy. Be excited about serving him! 12 Be happy because of the hope you have. Be patient when you have troubles. Pray all the time. 13 Share with God’s people who need help. Look for people who need help and welcome them into your homes. 14 Wish only good for those who treat you badly. Ask God to bless them, not curse them. 15 When others are happy, you should be happy with them. And when others are sad, you should be sad too. 16 Live together in peace wi...

Romans 12 (Part 4) Romans 12:3-8 Focus: God has given each Christ-Follower gift packages for his or her race in his or her lane. I. "On your mark" (A SOBER Self-Evaluation) II. "Get set" (In your LANE ASSIGNMENTS ) "Measure of faith that God has given you" Measured ability III. "Go" ( RUN your RACE )   John 15:5 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) 5 “I am the vine, and you are the branches. If you stay joined to me, and I to you, you will produce plenty of fruit. But separated from me you won’t be able to do anything.     Posted with Blogsy

Romans 12 Series, Part 2 (Romans 12:1) Focus: Jesus Christ offers a complete remedy for those who would otherwise be ruined, therefore, a radical response is reasonable. "Extra ordinary people are those people who do ordinary things repeatedly and regularly and with a consistency that yields results that the masses of people fail to grasp." I. HOLD nothing BACK (main action) II. What these SACRIFICES look like (3 Modifiers) A. Fully ALIVE offerings... B. Of EXTRAORDINARY services... C. AIMED to please God   Posted with Blogsy

In View of God's Mercies Romans 12:1 and Romans 1-11 Focus: Seeking, experiencing and reviewing God's mercies will completely change your life for the better forever. I. To keep His mercies in view, A. We have been completely RUINED by sin. B. But God's perfect REMEDY is Jesus Christ. ( SALVATION ) II. Review the "Therefore" Romans Bookmark 1. Nobody Bats 1000 - Romans 3:23 2. Even your best isn't "Good Enough" - Romans 3:10 3. God gave the remedy - Romans 6:23 4. Jesus provides Peace - Romans 5:1-2 5. Religion is spelled D-O, Christianity is spelled D-O-N-E! Romans 5:6-8 6. Baptism says "I'm all in." - Romans 6:3-4 7. No more guilt or helplessness! - Romans 8:1-4 8. It's receivable, not achievable - Romans 10:9-11 9. God works everything out - Romans 8:28 10. "Therefore", we CAN live a new life - Romans 12:1 Posted with Blogsy

"Principles that lead to a legacy of faith" Jim Jessup - William Jessup University Three truths I learned from my parents and grandparents that I am passion to others: 1. You are a living EXAMPLE 1 Cor 11:1 2. People are more important than THINGS Hebrews 13:5 3. Keep looking FORWARD Phil 3:13   "Keep aiming at the things in life to create a legacy of faith in Jesus."   Posted with Blogsy

"Recalibrate" Part 5, Luke 5:27-32 Focus: If we are really to be obedient to the things Jesus asks us to do, we have to be ready for the messiness that will come along with it. I. Relationships are MESSY because people are MESSY! II. Grace is MESSY III. Obedience leads down a path that might get MESSY A. Obedience leads us to LOVE B. Obedience leads us to ACT IV. Some of the best things are MESSY Posted with Blogsy

Recalibrate - Part 3 Luke 10:25-37 Focus: Let's recalibrate this great commandment literally. I. The Great Commandment is SIMPLE and POWERFUL II. Take the Great Commandment SERIOUSLY Posted with Blogsy

Speaker: Doug Freeman 1 Samuel 17-18 Focus: "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. I. An ANOINTED Heart. II. An OBEDIENT Heart, or a COMPROMISING Heart? III. A HEART after GOD'S OWN Heart       Posted with Blogsy