I. Illustrating the Role of Spiritual Warfare in Our Community.
The forces of evil are at work and their weapon is deception.
We must be on guard because even the best can be deceived.
We must rise up like Puddleglum, to overcome the lie.
II. Understanding the Power We Have to Overcome the Evil One.
The enemy uses deception to attack Jesus. Luke 4:1-13
He uses the same fiery darts against us. Eph. 6:10-16
He is pictured as a roaring lion on the prowl. 1 Pet. 5:8
If we aren’t careful, we can be taken captive. 2 Tim. 2:26
Jesus countered the enemy’s deception with Truth. Lu. 4:1-13
Jesus called the enemy the Father of Lies. John 8:44
Jesus gives us the Truth that makes us free. Jn. 8:32
Jesus had no vulnerability to the lies of the enemy. Jn.14:30
Jesus has given us the power to overcome the enemy. Luke 10
The Seventy were sent in the authority of Jesus. Vs.1-9
They were amazed at their power over demons. Vs. 17
Jesus confirms the gift of authority He has given us. 18-20
III. How to Cultivate a Culture of Spiritual Victory in our Community.
We must embrace the Cross on a continuous basis. John.6:53-59
Jesus calls us to be CONSUMERS of His flesh and blood,
Rather than consumers of the deceptions of darkness.
We must move beyond the offenses that come in life. Jo. 6:60-66
Deception almost always begins at the point of offense.
We must maintain an unoffendable heart toward Jesus.
Let’s keep pursuing deeper relationship with Him. Vs. 67-71
As we partake of the Blood of Jesus, we remove the guilt.
As we partake of the Body of Christ, we break the spell.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Kingdom Culture - A Culture of Love
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I. Illustrating the Important Role of Love in Our Community.
The greatest longing of the heart is to love and be loved.
The greatest harm of sinfulness is the frustration of love.
Love is the Heart of God and the Heart of true Community.
II. Understanding the Power of Love in Building Kingdom Culture.
Because of God’s mercy we are able to serve in Love. Rom.12:1-3
The Great Commandment: love God and others. Mt. 22:36
To love God and Others we must first receive love. 1 Jn.4:19
To love we must renounce worldly self-centeredness.
We are one body composed of interdependent members. Vs.4-8
We love and value the unique diversity of each member
We love and value the unity that comes from Love.
We are a network of love, under the headship of Jesus
True Love is sincere and without hypocrisy. Rom.12:9-21
Conditional Love is evil. Father loves us first… Mt.3:17, Jn.3:16
Love is the foundation of “The Culture of Honor”.
We are a network of mutual support and honor.
III. How to Cultivate a Culture of Love at Promised Land. Vs. 10-21
1) Prefer one another. 2) Be diligent in Love. 3) Maintain fervency
4) Be disciplined in Service. 5) Rejoice in hope. 6) Be patient in tribulation
7) Pray continuously. 8) Be generous. 9) Be inclusive. 10) Be Forgiving
11) Bless everyone. 12) Share other’s joys and pains. 13) Strive for Unity.
14) Pursue Humility. 15) Get over yourself. 16) Don’t be vengeful
17) Honor the Community. 18) Be a peacemaker. 19) Resist evil
20) Overcome evil with Good.
I. Illustrating the Important Role of Love in Our Community.
The greatest longing of the heart is to love and be loved.
The greatest harm of sinfulness is the frustration of love.
Love is the Heart of God and the Heart of true Community.
II. Understanding the Power of Love in Building Kingdom Culture.
Because of God’s mercy we are able to serve in Love. Rom.12:1-3
The Great Commandment: love God and others. Mt. 22:36
To love God and Others we must first receive love. 1 Jn.4:19
To love we must renounce worldly self-centeredness.
We are one body composed of interdependent members. Vs.4-8
We love and value the unique diversity of each member
We love and value the unity that comes from Love.
We are a network of love, under the headship of Jesus
True Love is sincere and without hypocrisy. Rom.12:9-21
Conditional Love is evil. Father loves us first… Mt.3:17, Jn.3:16
Love is the foundation of “The Culture of Honor”.
We are a network of mutual support and honor.
III. How to Cultivate a Culture of Love at Promised Land. Vs. 10-21
1) Prefer one another. 2) Be diligent in Love. 3) Maintain fervency
4) Be disciplined in Service. 5) Rejoice in hope. 6) Be patient in tribulation
7) Pray continuously. 8) Be generous. 9) Be inclusive. 10) Be Forgiving
11) Bless everyone. 12) Share other’s joys and pains. 13) Strive for Unity.
14) Pursue Humility. 15) Get over yourself. 16) Don’t be vengeful
17) Honor the Community. 18) Be a peacemaker. 19) Resist evil
20) Overcome evil with Good.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Kingdom Culture - A Culture of Hope
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I. Illustrating the Importance of Hope in Our Community.
Hope is the positive expectation of future good. Heb.11:1
Hope is different than faith, hype, resignation, etc.
Hope deferred makes the heart sick. Pr.13:12
II. Understanding the Power of Hope in Building Kingdom Culture.
Hope is an anchor that binds us to God’s Promises. Heb.6:13-20
Abraham was given two promises that governed his life.
He waited 27 years for the promise and then some more…
He anchored himself in the trustworthiness of God.
Most believers are infected with a hopeless heart sickness.
Frustrated hope will lead to hype, resignation or cynicism.
But a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. Pr.13:12
We must learn to manage hope and disappointment.
We are prisoners of Hope, captured by the God of Hope. Zec.9:11
We are unable to despair because God is Good.
At the same time we are unable to control outcomes.
So we anchor ourselves and wait upon the Lord.
III. How to Cultivate a Culture of Hope at Promised Land. Rom.5:1-5
We are called to REJOICE in the hope of the Glory of God.
We are a community with high hopes and great expectations.
We are also placed in one of the most challenging cities.
Joy is both a spontaneous response and a spiritual discipline.
We are called to rejoice in the inner work that hope accomplishes.
Glory in tribulation, which brings perseverance and character.
The net result is the increase of hope and love among us.
Contentment is the consolation prize of deferred hope…
We need to learn to call things that are not as if they were. Ro.4:16-18
Abraham learned to align his heart and his confession with hope.
A little rudder (the tongue) can turn about a huge ship.
Let’s align our speech with God’s promise for our church and city.
I. Illustrating the Importance of Hope in Our Community.
Hope is the positive expectation of future good. Heb.11:1
Hope is different than faith, hype, resignation, etc.
Hope deferred makes the heart sick. Pr.13:12
II. Understanding the Power of Hope in Building Kingdom Culture.
Hope is an anchor that binds us to God’s Promises. Heb.6:13-20
Abraham was given two promises that governed his life.
He waited 27 years for the promise and then some more…
He anchored himself in the trustworthiness of God.
Most believers are infected with a hopeless heart sickness.
Frustrated hope will lead to hype, resignation or cynicism.
But a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. Pr.13:12
We must learn to manage hope and disappointment.
We are prisoners of Hope, captured by the God of Hope. Zec.9:11
We are unable to despair because God is Good.
At the same time we are unable to control outcomes.
So we anchor ourselves and wait upon the Lord.
III. How to Cultivate a Culture of Hope at Promised Land. Rom.5:1-5
We are called to REJOICE in the hope of the Glory of God.
We are a community with high hopes and great expectations.
We are also placed in one of the most challenging cities.
Joy is both a spontaneous response and a spiritual discipline.
We are called to rejoice in the inner work that hope accomplishes.
Glory in tribulation, which brings perseverance and character.
The net result is the increase of hope and love among us.
Contentment is the consolation prize of deferred hope…
We need to learn to call things that are not as if they were. Ro.4:16-18
Abraham learned to align his heart and his confession with hope.
A little rudder (the tongue) can turn about a huge ship.
Let’s align our speech with God’s promise for our church and city.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Kingdom Culture - A Culture of Faith
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I. Illustrating the Importance of Faith in Our Community.
Without Faith it’s Impossible to Please God. Heb.11
We must believe God exists and the He rewards.
II. Understanding the Role of Faith in Fostering Kingdom Culture.
By Faith we enter into the Kingdom and the Kings community
By grace through faith we receive the gift of salvation. Eph. 2:8
We receive our calling and destiny by the same means. Vs.10
We are united in a family by the exact same faith. Vs.19-22
By Faith we become a temple for the presence and power of God.
Prayer and worship are faith activities that enthrone God.
As we dwell in the presence of God we are transformed.
As God dwells among us, we enter the realm of the impossible.
By Faith we are empowered to bring transformation to the world.
Our tendency is to make a religion we can control. Gal. 3:1
God is released to move among us through faith. Vs.2-5
The miracles of God empower us to change the world.
III. How to Cultivate a Culture of Faith at Promised Land.
We must first confront the greatest enemy of faith – Memory.
Forgetting those things which are behind...Phil. 3:13-14
Be transformed by the re-NEW-ing of your mind. Rom.12:2
We must receive and share the Word of God intentionally.
Faith comes by hearing, hearing by the Word. Rom.10:17
The Word is alive and powerful, it will not return void. Heb.4:12
We must celebrate the wonderful things God is doing among us.
The testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy.
We must process our disappointments in a FAITH-FULL way!
He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides. In me, You are pruned because of the word I have spoken to you. Tares are bastard wheat. Tares to not receive the hard word. They do not receive the word of righteousness that catalyzes change. The key to abiding is you must drink my blood and my flesh and not leave.
Vs. 67, You have the words of everlasting life. We have come to believe…..
Faith is the syrophonecian woman who eats the crumbs. Embracing the word I do not understand. The life I cant control. There’s no way jesus is going to let us off the hook with a few crumbs and grape juice.
That which I cannot control and could never explain, I say YES.
This is what the king has been building since day one.
I pursue the life of love.
Transformation in salvation. Faith in Jesus – Eph 2:4-20
Faith in Failures
Faith for Transformation.
I. Illustrating the Importance of Faith in Our Community.
Without Faith it’s Impossible to Please God. Heb.11
We must believe God exists and the He rewards.
II. Understanding the Role of Faith in Fostering Kingdom Culture.
By Faith we enter into the Kingdom and the Kings community
By grace through faith we receive the gift of salvation. Eph. 2:8
We receive our calling and destiny by the same means. Vs.10
We are united in a family by the exact same faith. Vs.19-22
By Faith we become a temple for the presence and power of God.
Prayer and worship are faith activities that enthrone God.
As we dwell in the presence of God we are transformed.
As God dwells among us, we enter the realm of the impossible.
By Faith we are empowered to bring transformation to the world.
Our tendency is to make a religion we can control. Gal. 3:1
God is released to move among us through faith. Vs.2-5
The miracles of God empower us to change the world.
III. How to Cultivate a Culture of Faith at Promised Land.
We must first confront the greatest enemy of faith – Memory.
Forgetting those things which are behind...Phil. 3:13-14
Be transformed by the re-NEW-ing of your mind. Rom.12:2
We must receive and share the Word of God intentionally.
Faith comes by hearing, hearing by the Word. Rom.10:17
The Word is alive and powerful, it will not return void. Heb.4:12
We must celebrate the wonderful things God is doing among us.
The testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy.
We must process our disappointments in a FAITH-FULL way!
He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides. In me, You are pruned because of the word I have spoken to you. Tares are bastard wheat. Tares to not receive the hard word. They do not receive the word of righteousness that catalyzes change. The key to abiding is you must drink my blood and my flesh and not leave.
Vs. 67, You have the words of everlasting life. We have come to believe…..
Faith is the syrophonecian woman who eats the crumbs. Embracing the word I do not understand. The life I cant control. There’s no way jesus is going to let us off the hook with a few crumbs and grape juice.
That which I cannot control and could never explain, I say YES.
This is what the king has been building since day one.
I pursue the life of love.
Transformation in salvation. Faith in Jesus – Eph 2:4-20
Faith in Failures
Faith for Transformation.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Discovering God's Way of Handling Money
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There are more than 2,350 verses that address everything you need to know about handling money. The Bible is, indeed, a blueprint for managing your finances. Not only is Discovering God's Way of Handling Money practical, but in it you will learn the profound impact managing your money has on your relationship with God.
• What does the Bible say about borrowing and lending money?
• How do you evaluate financial counsel from others?
• Is honesty always the best policy?
• How can I know when to give to others?
• How are money and being a godly employee related to each other?
Come join this 8-week course and get a biblical perspective on finances. Classes begin on Sunday Oct. 7th and go until Nov. 18th. The series kicks off with the Sunday message on September 30th. The course workbook will be $10. Sign up with Willie or Elana Quan.
There are more than 2,350 verses that address everything you need to know about handling money. The Bible is, indeed, a blueprint for managing your finances. Not only is Discovering God's Way of Handling Money practical, but in it you will learn the profound impact managing your money has on your relationship with God.
• What does the Bible say about borrowing and lending money?
• How do you evaluate financial counsel from others?
• Is honesty always the best policy?
• How can I know when to give to others?
• How are money and being a godly employee related to each other?
Come join this 8-week course and get a biblical perspective on finances. Classes begin on Sunday Oct. 7th and go until Nov. 18th. The series kicks off with the Sunday message on September 30th. The course workbook will be $10. Sign up with Willie or Elana Quan.
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