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Presenter: Jim Hammond Focus: What we do today affects tomorrow. I. God blesses good ASSET MANAGERS A. With ENJOYMENT B. With LIFE that is truly LIFE II. Start with the 10-10-80 TRAINING WHEELS A. Don’t invest in what you DON’T UNDERSTAND B. Don’t put all your EGGS in ONE BASKET III. ADJUST the training wheels

Focus: Bold prayers often require tenacious persistence. 1 Kings 17-18 I. Prayer MASTERY requires bold persistence. “And Elijah said to Ahab, “Go, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy rain.” So Ahab went off to eat and drink, but Elijah climbed to the top of Carmel, bent down to the ground and put his face between his knees. “Go and look toward the sea,” he told his servant. And he went up and looked. “There is nothing there,” he said. Seven times Elijah said, “Go back.” The seventh time the servant reported, “A cloud as small as a man’s hand is rising from the sea.” So Elijah said, “Go and tell Ahab, ‘Hitch up your chariot and go down before the rain stops you.’ ” Meanwhile, the sky grew black with clouds, the wind rose, a heavy rain started falling and Ahab rode off to Jezreel. The power of the LORD came on Elijah and, tucking his cloak into his belt, he ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel.” ‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭18:41-46‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/1ki.18.41-46.niv http://bi...

Wonderful Counselor Series Matt Shires, Speaker Focus: There is always hope to be made whole through Jesus. "The life to which we are accustomed holds us more than the life we long for. " 38 years equals 13,870 days! I. The situation is never HOPELESS II. He requires our PARTICIPATION III. God gives us what we need to change our OUR DESIRES IV. God gives us what we need to change our OUR ACTIONS WE GET STUCK. JESUS CHANGES THAT. HOPE LOVE MERCY RESTORATION HEALING God wants his people to be healed and restored - SET FREE! Jesus can change you when you encounter him. ““The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free,” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭4:18‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/luk.4.18.niv “Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish festivals. Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Arama...

Wonderful Counselor Series Doug Freeman, Speaker “As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they replied. Then he touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith let it be done to you”; and their sight was restored. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one knows about this.” But they went out and spread the news about him all over that region.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭9:27-31‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/mat.9.27-31.niv Focus: God honoring faith moves the heart of God. God Honors: Faith that BELIEVES , even when it does not see. “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11:1‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/heb.11.1.niv Faith that PERSEVERES when nothing changes. “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and ...

Why are you so Afraid? Speaker - Doug Bridge Focus: How do we see the storms of life? God's PRESENCE in a storm. God's PURPOSE in a storm. My RESPONSE in a storm. “That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭4:35-41‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/mrk.4.35-41.niv “I have told you these things, so that in me yo...

The Root of All Evil Distorted Series, Sep 3, 2017 Jim Hammond, Speaker “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” ‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭6:10‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/1ti.6.10.niv “Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless.” ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭5:10‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/ecc.5.10.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 ‭6:17‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/1ti.6.17.niv “but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful.” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭4:19‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/mrk.4.19.niv Focus: If you love money you will not be satisfie...

Speaker - Jim Hammond Jeremiah 29:11 Focus: Distorted good news is dangerously attractive. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29:11‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/jer.29.11.niv “For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.” ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭4:3‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/2ti.4.3.niv “In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,” ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭3:12‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/2ti.3.12.niv “For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him,” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭1:29‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/php.1.29.niv “Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you see...

Ask Anything ‭ “Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” ‭‭John‬ ‭14:12-14‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/jhn.14.12-14.niv “Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭3:7‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/1pe.3.7.niv “But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.” ‭‭James‬ ‭1:6-7‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/jas.1.6-7.niv “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anyt...

Presenter: Jim Hammond Focus: You have entered the dreams when your children love and trust the God you love and trust. I. Change is a PROCESS not an EVENT . II. Step into the river of GRACE . III. Be a living, breathing MODEL of REAL life. "but God was merciful to me in order that Christ Jesus might show his full patience in dealing with me, the worst of sinners, as an example for all those who would later believe in him and receive eternal life." 1 Timothy1:16GNT http://bible.com/68/1ti.1.16.gnt "He died for all, so that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but only for him who died and was raised to life for their sake." 2 Corinthians5:15GNT http://bible.com/68/2co.5.15.gnt

  ‭‭Presenter: Doug Bridge Focus: A biblical understanding of discipline is key. DISCIPLINE is much more than the WORLD DESCRIBES . DISCIPLINE is a direct result of GODLY LOVE . Deuteronomy 6:5-7 Catch them doing something right!   Hebrews‬ ‭12:5-12‬ ‭NASB‬‬ “and you have forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you as sons, "MY SON, DO NOT REGARD LIGHTLY THE DISCIPLINE OF THE LORD, NOR FAINT WHEN YOU ARE REPROVED BY HIM; FOR THOSE WHOM THE LORD LOVES H E DISCIPLINES, AND HE SCOURGES EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVES." It is for discipline that you endure; God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline? But if you are without discipline, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them; shall we not much rather be subject to the Father of spirits, and live? For they disciplined us f...

Proverbs 3:5-6 Focus: Parents need to ask God to help them with their blindside. Parents have blind spots. Chances are really good that you will be blindsided by your child. What will you do when that happens? I. Trust in the OUTSTRETCHED ARMS . II. ABC's of LETTING GO .      A. Trust that God LOVES your CHILD even more than you do.      B. TRUST the CATCHER .      C. Ask God to you which to take.

Proverbs 22:6 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 Concepts  Rules without relationship lead to rebellion.  It really helps to know what makes your child tick and what ticks them off.  Ephesians 6:4 Focus: Parents need to understand their own identity and their child's. I. Everybody's BORN identity is BENT .      A. Your baby was born with GOOD BENTS!      B. Your baby was born with BAD BENTS! II. Aim for RE-BORN IDENTITY . 

Focus: In our effort to be good parents, we are susceptible to some common traps. I. PROBLEM: We don't see the trap  3 Kinds of Traps The CONTROL trap The COMPARISON trap The EVERY opportunity trap REWARDS II. Solution: Dial in RELATIONALLY 3 PG Dials EXPERIENCES CHOICES RELATIONSHIPS What are you doing to ENHANCE your child's relationship with YOU ? What are you doing to ADVANCE your child's relationship with GOD ? What are you doing to INFLUENCE your child's relationships with OTHERS ? "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframe...

Focus: Choose to make it a habit of entering into the awe of God. “I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They tell of the power of your awesome works— and I will proclaim your great deeds. They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. All your works praise you, LORD; your faithful people extol you. They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all people may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is ...

HIS tory Series Focus: God wove HIS Story into history in a planned and purposeful way to change your story and my story for good... Forever! “Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭1:1-4‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/luk.1.1-4.niv I. Opened the TOMB II. Opened HEARTS III. Opened SCRIPTURES IV. Opened EYES

HIS tory Series Presenter: Matt Shires Focus: To the world, His Story can seem tragic, or unfortunate, or even foolish, but His Story is far from any of those. I. His Story shows HIS GREAT LOVE FOR US . “But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5:8‬ ‭NLT‬‬ http://bible.com/116/rom.5.8.nlt “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” ‭‭John‬ ‭15:13‬ ‭NLT‬‬ http://bible.com/116/jhn.15.13.nlt II. His Story shows THE GREAT POWER OF GOD. “So when we preach that Christ was crucified, the Jews are offended and the Gentiles say it’s all nonsense. But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. This foolish plan of God is wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God’s weakness is stronger than the greatest of human strength.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭1:23-25‬ ‭NLT‬‬ http://bible.com/116/1co.1.23-25.nlt “No one can take my life from me. I...

HIS tory Series Focus: Jesus, the center of history, can become the center of your story. I. COMPLETE COMMAND Isaiah 61 “The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me, for the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the LORD’s favor has come, and with it, the day of God’s anger against their enemies. To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory. They will rebuild the ancient ruins, repairing cities destroyed long ago. They will revive them, though they have been deserted for many generations. Foreigners will be your servants. They will feed your flocks and plow your fields and tend your vineyards. You will b...

I Want to Believe, but... Focus: Those who UNKNOWINGLY hold a distorted view of God find it more difficult to believe in God. I. This isn't HEAVEN YET ! History in 4 Words 1. CREATION 2. THE FALL 3. REDEMPTION 4. RESTORATION II. God always has a PURPOSE in your pain. III. God is always PRESENT in your pain.

I Want to Believe, But... Part 1 Focus: Those who UNKNOWINGLY hold a distorted view of God find it more difficult to believe in God. "On Demand God" (Today) - I pray and pray but God doesn't give me what I ask for. I. God doesn't EXIST to SERVE us; we EXIST to SERVE God. ““What sorrow awaits those who argue with their Creator. Does a clay pot argue with its maker? Does the clay dispute with the one who shapes it, saying, ‘Stop, you’re doing it wrong!’ Does the pot exclaim, ‘How clumsy can you be?’” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭45:9‬ ‭NLT‬‬ http://bible.com/116/isa.45.9.nlt II. If God is not "On Demand God" then who is He? A. God's HEART is always LOVING . “Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:35, 37‬ ...

Three Keys That Open Locked Hearts Focus: Forgiveness like Jesus "Forged in Forgiveness" Mike & Erik Story I. Remember THE LORD FORGAVE YOU, SO YOU MUST FORGIVE OTHERS . “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:13‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/col.3.13.niV "To be a Christain means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you." -CS Lewis II. Remember YOUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4:30-32‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/eph.4.30-32.niv “And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his o...

Three Keys That Open Locked Hearts Focus: Acceptance like Jesus “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭15:7‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/rom.15.7.niv I. Break the habit of only accepting " ACCEPTABLE " people. II. Accept = How you catch a FOOTBALL ? 1. REACH OUT 2. USE A SOFT TOUCH 3. BRING IT IN TOWARD YOU III. Christ accepted us before we were ACCEPTABLE .

Love, Acceptance & Forgiveness are the three keys. Locked down hearts. Vanishing Grace , Phillip Yancey Key 1: Love Focus: Love like Jesus I. IF Love II. BECAUSE Love III. ANYWAY Love How do you treat someone with whom you may profoundly disagree? How do you treat someone who has hurt you or hurt someone or something you love? IV. CRAZY Love “Follow Godʼs example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5:1-2‬ ‭NIV‬‬  http://bible.com/111/eph.5.1-2.niv Love has a simple test: People enjoy being with you. 4 Common complaints about Christians “We love because he first loved us.” ‭‭1 John‬ ‭4:19‬ ‭NIV‬‬  http://bible.com/111/1jn.4.19.niv

Joyful New Year Series 6 “Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:1-3‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/php.4.1-3.niv Focus: A real relationship with Jesus Christ brings joyful confidence. I can do all this through Him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 Happiness is an inward feeling with an outward... Through Christ we can... 1. ... REJOICE ALWAYS! Philippians 4:4 2. ... Experience JOYFUL RELATIONSHIPS! Philippians 4:5 3. ... Experience JOYFUL BAD DAYS! Philippians 4:6-7 4. ... make JOYFUL THOUGHTS! Philippians 4:8-9 5. ... Experience JOYFUL CONTENTMENT! Philippians 4:10-12 6. ... Experien...

hubba hubba nx2 MSR Joyful New Year Series 5 “I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:10-12‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/php.4.10-12.niv Focus: Until you learn its secret, contentment is a fickle fleeting moment. I. LASTING Contentment is POSSIBLE A. It does not come from EXTERNAL CIRCUMSTANCES B. It does not come from MORE MONEY OR MORE STUFF Sin is what you do when your soul is not fully satisfied with God. II. Contentment is a GIFT “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:13‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/php.4.13...

Joyful New Year Series 4 Focus: Your ability to be joyful, even in difficult circumstances, is a battle that begins long before your circumstances actually become difficult. “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:8-9‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/php.4.8-9.niv I. Realize you're in a FIGHT ! “Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭3:1‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/php.3.1.niv II. Set your FOCUS ! III. PRACTICE what you've learned. IV. Keep your tank FULL !

Joyful New Year Series 3 Focus: Anyone can make bad days worse - how do I make bad days joyful? “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:6-7‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/php.4.6-7.niv I. Don't worry about ANYTHING . II. Pray about EVERYTHING . III. Express THANKFULNESS . IV. Make CHRIST the CENTER of your life.

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near .” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:4-5‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/php.4.4-5.niv Happiness - Rejoicing - Joy - General Truth: Hurt People - Hurt People But if you have access to joy even while you are hurt, this changes everything. I. Express yourself positively “Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:1‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/php.4.1.niv II. Reconcile Quickly “I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:2-3‬ ‭NIV‬‬ http://bible.com/111/php.4.2-3.niv III. Who Starts? A. The Offending person B. The Offended ...

Philippians 4:4 Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Focus: We need to find our song! I. I can REJOICE ALWAYS II. In the LORD , rejoice is a CHOICE