Monday, December 31, 2007
Sunday, December 23, 2007
The Christmas Invasion: Why We Fight
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Illustrating the Forgotten Meaning of Christmas: Liberation
The invasion of Europe was wearing down our troops.
Their will to fight was restored by discovering the camps.
We often forget that this world is a concentration camp.
Jesus Invaded the Earth to Set the Captive Free. Mt. 1:18-23
Jesus came to SAVE His people from their sins: SOZO
He saves us from the Penalty and Power of sin.
Sozo or Save: To make whole, heal, rescue…
To deliver us from the concentration camp of the world
Jesus invaded to bring relief to all in every way. Luke 4:16-21
Good news to the poor: The alleviation of poverty.
Jesus wants to transform our lifestyles. 2 Cor. 8:9
Healing the brokenhearted: God transforms our emotions.
Inner wounds and disappointments. 2 Cor.1:3-4
Liberating the captives: He destroys spiritual strongholds.
Demonically empowered thoughts. 2 Cor.10:4
Restoring the blind: God gives us His perspective on life.
He heals Spiritual and physical blindness. 2 Pet. 1:9
Freedom to the oppressed: He removes oppressive forces.
Depression and fear can be broken off our live.
Proclaiming God’s favor: God is in a good mood.
The prodigal son experienced this kind of SOZO.
III. How to Continue the Christmas Invasion in Your World,
Don’t become an unintentional collaborator with demonic forces.
Many are selling their birthright for material success.
Many are grieving the Holy Spirit by polluting their hearts.
Divest from this world and invest in the Kingdom of God.
God has invested in you so that you can transform the world.
Let’s realign our lives around the one who SAVES from sin.
One person who lives out a commitment to Jesus can do much.
Oscar Schindler was able to save 1100 Jews from death.
His only regret is that he didn’t do more with what he had.
Illustrating the Forgotten Meaning of Christmas: Liberation
The invasion of Europe was wearing down our troops.
Their will to fight was restored by discovering the camps.
We often forget that this world is a concentration camp.
Jesus Invaded the Earth to Set the Captive Free. Mt. 1:18-23
Jesus came to SAVE His people from their sins: SOZO
He saves us from the Penalty and Power of sin.
Sozo or Save: To make whole, heal, rescue…
To deliver us from the concentration camp of the world
Jesus invaded to bring relief to all in every way. Luke 4:16-21
Good news to the poor: The alleviation of poverty.
Jesus wants to transform our lifestyles. 2 Cor. 8:9
Healing the brokenhearted: God transforms our emotions.
Inner wounds and disappointments. 2 Cor.1:3-4
Liberating the captives: He destroys spiritual strongholds.
Demonically empowered thoughts. 2 Cor.10:4
Restoring the blind: God gives us His perspective on life.
He heals Spiritual and physical blindness. 2 Pet. 1:9
Freedom to the oppressed: He removes oppressive forces.
Depression and fear can be broken off our live.
Proclaiming God’s favor: God is in a good mood.
The prodigal son experienced this kind of SOZO.
III. How to Continue the Christmas Invasion in Your World,
Don’t become an unintentional collaborator with demonic forces.
Many are selling their birthright for material success.
Many are grieving the Holy Spirit by polluting their hearts.
Divest from this world and invest in the Kingdom of God.
God has invested in you so that you can transform the world.
Let’s realign our lives around the one who SAVES from sin.
One person who lives out a commitment to Jesus can do much.
Oscar Schindler was able to save 1100 Jews from death.
His only regret is that he didn’t do more with what he had.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Friday, December 14, 2007
The Invasion of the Kingdom of God
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Illustrating the importance of the Invasion of Enemy Territory.
The invasion of Normandy was a grand and bloody invasion.
Yet heaven invaded earth in a baby born in a manger.
This child brought the government of God to a fallen planet.
Jesus Came to Bring the Kingdom of God on Earth. Is.9:6-7
JESUS: The Government shall be upon His shoulders.
Before the invasion we were under the dominion of darkness.
God became flesh and dwelt among us. Jn 1:14, Ph. 2:5-11
Now, every knee will bow and every tongue confess…
JESUS: Name above all names. His name shall be called…
Wonderful, Counselor: Jesus is here to help humanity.
Mighty God, Everlasting Father: Jesus is God
Prince of Peace: He will destroy evil and restore good.
JESUS: His government will continue to increase forever. Vs.7
The Davidic kingdom increased and filled the Promised Land.
In two thousand years the Gospel of the Kingdom has spread
God’s purpose is for every tongue, tribe and kindred.
How to Carry On the Invasion of Jesus Throughout the Earth.
This invasion is communicated from heart to heart: Individually – Who GOVERNS YOU?
We are called to make disciples: New Kingdom citizens.
Every government has a goal, ours is to be just like Jesus.
We become like Him as our intimacy gives birth to obedience.
This invasion is to begin to overtake the ruling forces of this world. WHO GOVERNS THE WORLD?
We are called to make disciples of all nations: ‘people groups’
The church has abdicated and others are filling the void.
Through strategic prayer and marketplace ministry we invade.
This invasion must first be fulfilled within the Body of Christ. Corporately. WHO GOVERNS THE CHURCH?
Western Churchianity is not yet fully submitted to God’s Kingdom.
As a church, we are coming into alignment with the greater Body.
We are also making adjustments so we can facilitate the invasion.
Illustrating the importance of the Invasion of Enemy Territory.
The invasion of Normandy was a grand and bloody invasion.
Yet heaven invaded earth in a baby born in a manger.
This child brought the government of God to a fallen planet.
Jesus Came to Bring the Kingdom of God on Earth. Is.9:6-7
JESUS: The Government shall be upon His shoulders.
Before the invasion we were under the dominion of darkness.
God became flesh and dwelt among us. Jn 1:14, Ph. 2:5-11
Now, every knee will bow and every tongue confess…
JESUS: Name above all names. His name shall be called…
Wonderful, Counselor: Jesus is here to help humanity.
Mighty God, Everlasting Father: Jesus is God
Prince of Peace: He will destroy evil and restore good.
JESUS: His government will continue to increase forever. Vs.7
The Davidic kingdom increased and filled the Promised Land.
In two thousand years the Gospel of the Kingdom has spread
God’s purpose is for every tongue, tribe and kindred.
How to Carry On the Invasion of Jesus Throughout the Earth.
This invasion is communicated from heart to heart: Individually – Who GOVERNS YOU?
We are called to make disciples: New Kingdom citizens.
Every government has a goal, ours is to be just like Jesus.
We become like Him as our intimacy gives birth to obedience.
This invasion is to begin to overtake the ruling forces of this world. WHO GOVERNS THE WORLD?
We are called to make disciples of all nations: ‘people groups’
The church has abdicated and others are filling the void.
Through strategic prayer and marketplace ministry we invade.
This invasion must first be fulfilled within the Body of Christ. Corporately. WHO GOVERNS THE CHURCH?
Western Churchianity is not yet fully submitted to God’s Kingdom.
As a church, we are coming into alignment with the greater Body.
We are also making adjustments so we can facilitate the invasion.
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Friday, December 7, 2007
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Kingdom Culture - The Heart of Community
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I. Illustrating the Source of Healthy Community is in the Heart.
A well must be guarded to keep the water pure. Pr.4:23
The human heart is like a well that can become polluted.
The heart of our community is only as pure as each heart.
II. Understanding the Role of the Heart in Kingdom Culture.
Joy is the state of an unpolluted heart in the Kingdom. Phil.4:4
Joy and happiness are different: happiness is conditional
Joy flows from living in the awareness of a superior reality.
Joy gives birth to conduct that is gracious to others. Vs.5
Peace is the experience of the God-focused Heart. Phil. 4:6-8
Jesus cautioned us against anxiety. He gave us His peace
The antidote to anxiety is prayer bathed in thanksgiving.
Once we’ve “prayed through”, peace fills our hearts.
Righteousness is the stonewall around our heart-well. Ph.4:
Truth, Honor, Justice and Purity are some of the stones.
Loveliness, Good news, Virtue and Praise are others.
True Community comes from righteous hearts. Ro. 14:17
III. How to Build Kingdom Culture From the Heart. Gal. 6:7-9
If we plant unrighteous seed we reap an unrighteous harvest.
We deceive ourselves to think there’s no consequence.
If we turn to Him, he can change our harvests into good.
If we plant the seed of the Spirit we will reap Kingdom life.
It is a deception to think our efforts in God are in vain.
God is Good and He is in a good mood. He loves you.
If we persevere in the midst of challenges we will prevail.
The worldly, demonic obstacles cannot overcome God.
The Victory of Jesus on the Cross guarantees our victory.
I. Illustrating the Source of Healthy Community is in the Heart.
A well must be guarded to keep the water pure. Pr.4:23
The human heart is like a well that can become polluted.
The heart of our community is only as pure as each heart.
II. Understanding the Role of the Heart in Kingdom Culture.
Joy is the state of an unpolluted heart in the Kingdom. Phil.4:4
Joy and happiness are different: happiness is conditional
Joy flows from living in the awareness of a superior reality.
Joy gives birth to conduct that is gracious to others. Vs.5
Peace is the experience of the God-focused Heart. Phil. 4:6-8
Jesus cautioned us against anxiety. He gave us His peace
The antidote to anxiety is prayer bathed in thanksgiving.
Once we’ve “prayed through”, peace fills our hearts.
Righteousness is the stonewall around our heart-well. Ph.4:
Truth, Honor, Justice and Purity are some of the stones.
Loveliness, Good news, Virtue and Praise are others.
True Community comes from righteous hearts. Ro. 14:17
III. How to Build Kingdom Culture From the Heart. Gal. 6:7-9
If we plant unrighteous seed we reap an unrighteous harvest.
We deceive ourselves to think there’s no consequence.
If we turn to Him, he can change our harvests into good.
If we plant the seed of the Spirit we will reap Kingdom life.
It is a deception to think our efforts in God are in vain.
God is Good and He is in a good mood. He loves you.
If we persevere in the midst of challenges we will prevail.
The worldly, demonic obstacles cannot overcome God.
The Victory of Jesus on the Cross guarantees our victory.
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