CCV

Matthew 20:1-16 ; 2 Peter 3:9 ; 1 John 4:10-12 Focus: The most important thing about you is WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT GOD. I. Jesus Streamed God's GENEROSITY . II. God wants YOU to KNOW and LOVE HIM . We love Him because He first loved us. III. Bedrock Streaming: God LOVES you FIRST .   Posted with Blogsy

Apprentice of Jesus - Mark 14:36 ; Matthew 6:9-13 Focus: We can trust God because His goodness is better than we thought! Have you ever been through a situation that made you doubt God's goodness? I. Jesus streamed thoughts of ABBA . Psalm 149:3-4 Mark 14:36 Matthew 6:9-13 (Lord's Prayer) II. What is your CUP ? III. Make PRAISE sa HABIT .   Posted with Blogsy

Focus: The life of a follower of Jesus is not meant to be lived alone. I. Community CARRIES us II. Community CHALLENGES us 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. III. Community MOVES us Hebrews 10:19-25 - A Call to Persevere in Faith 19 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit ...

The Focus: Every Member is a Minister.  I. Every Christ-Follower is... A. MADE For This B. SAVED For This C. CALLED For This D . GIFTED For This E . AUTHORIZED For This F . PREPARED For This G . NEEDED For This II. What can I do? A. Discover your GIFTS   B. Explore your OPPORTUNITIES  

Focus: The church does not exist for us. We are the church and we exist for the world . Matthew 25:31-40 I. Membership (World Style) is YOU - Focused  II. But membership in Jesus is focused on the  YOU  beside  YOU.  Your devotion to God is illustrated, demonstrated, and authenticated by your love for others.  What does love require? Do the most loving things. It is not complicated but it is demanding. 

1 Thessalonians 5:25, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Luke 4:13, 2 Timothy 4:7, Hebrews12:-3, Acts 19:13-16 Focus: I will pray for my church leaders. Question: Why should I Pray for our leaders. It is GOD'S WILL that you do. All CHURCH LEADERS need Prayer Because of the DEVIL'S TRAPS Leaders experience MORE ... Few leaders FINISH WELL ACTION STEP   Posted with Blogsy

Focus: Church membership is not about finding a church that matches all my personal preferences, but about being connected and equipped to make a difference for others. Mark 9:33-35, 10:35-45 Question: What changes ME FIRST people into something else? 1: Jesus' WORDS 2: Jesus' EXAMPLE 3: Jesus' SACRIFICE 4: Jesus' LIFE INSIDE   Posted with Blogsy