Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
We are One Big Family in the Father's House
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Illustrating the Importance of the Family of God on the Earth.
The Family is the most basic structure of Humanity.
Yet the family has become marred through human sin.
It’s only fitting that God would restore us in a Family.
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Understanding The Power and Purpose of God’s Family. Eph.2:19-22
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We are compared to a orphans who are adopted into a family.
We are fellow citizens of a new government under Jesus.
We are fellow members of God’s household and family.
What hinders us from a deeper experience of God’s family?
We are compared to a house with a structure ordained by God.
The foundation is the apostolic and prophetic gifts.
They are in line with the chief cornerstone – Jesus.
Are you lined up with Jesus as the Lord of your life?
We are compared to living stones, fitted together by God.
We are called to be a holy temple where God dwells.
We are a beachhead from which God invades the world.
Our passion is to encounter the presence and power of God.
How to Build the House of God on the Right Foundations.
We must renew our commitment to Jesus as our Lord. Mt. 7:24
If He’s not the Lord of ALL, then He is not the Lord at all.
He is the only one qualified to rule our lives and choices.
We must align ourselves with God’s appointed leaders. 1 Cor.3:10-17
We have mistakenly built the Church on Pastors and Teachers.
God is restoring apostolic and prophetic ministry in our day.
We must forsake our ideas and build a community in which God dwells.
Let’s return to the foundation of Lordship, Presence and Power.
Let’s prioritize God’s purpose for the church and build with Him.
Illustrating the Importance of the Family of God on the Earth.
The Family is the most basic structure of Humanity.
Yet the family has become marred through human sin.
It’s only fitting that God would restore us in a Family.
.
Understanding The Power and Purpose of God’s Family. Eph.2:19-22
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We are compared to a orphans who are adopted into a family.
We are fellow citizens of a new government under Jesus.
We are fellow members of God’s household and family.
What hinders us from a deeper experience of God’s family?
We are compared to a house with a structure ordained by God.
The foundation is the apostolic and prophetic gifts.
They are in line with the chief cornerstone – Jesus.
Are you lined up with Jesus as the Lord of your life?
We are compared to living stones, fitted together by God.
We are called to be a holy temple where God dwells.
We are a beachhead from which God invades the world.
Our passion is to encounter the presence and power of God.
How to Build the House of God on the Right Foundations.
We must renew our commitment to Jesus as our Lord. Mt. 7:24
If He’s not the Lord of ALL, then He is not the Lord at all.
He is the only one qualified to rule our lives and choices.
We must align ourselves with God’s appointed leaders. 1 Cor.3:10-17
We have mistakenly built the Church on Pastors and Teachers.
God is restoring apostolic and prophetic ministry in our day.
We must forsake our ideas and build a community in which God dwells.
Let’s return to the foundation of Lordship, Presence and Power.
Let’s prioritize God’s purpose for the church and build with Him.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Racial Reconciliation and Inheritance in Christ
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Illustrating the Importance of Racial Reconciliation in the Earth.
Obama’s recent troubles remind us that race still matters.
Racial problems began when God confused the tongues.
Reconciliation began with a race that would bless the races.
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Understanding God’s Welcome to Every Tongue and Tribe. Eph.2:11
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Originally, the nations were not partakers of Israel’s inheritance. 11-13
The children of Abraham were set aside to bring Messiah.
The Jews were heirs of promises not given to other races.
The blood of Jesus brings all nations into God’s Blessing
Now, both Jew and Gentile can partake of the promises of God. 14-16
Jesus is the Jewish Messiah and the Gentile’s Savior.
In Jesus, the separation is removed and inheritance is shared.
He reconciles God to Humanity, Man to Woman, Race to Race
The Spirit has made us sons and daughters of One Father. 17-18
We are all granted access to forgiveness through faith.
We are all born again and receive the Spirit of Adoption.
We all become co-heirs with Jesus and with one another.
How to Experience the Blessings of Reconciliation in This Life.
We need to embrace God’s heart for the Jewish People. Ro.10:1-4
This doesn’t mean we should endorse every policy of Israel.
Yet, we must avoid the errors of “Replacement Theology”
God’s covenant promises are enduring in spite of us. 12:29
Let’s embrace our brethren of every tongue, tribe and nation.
There’s been a wonderful work of reconciliation in the Church.
We have a long way to go before it’s on earth as in heaven.
Illustrating the Importance of Racial Reconciliation in the Earth.
Obama’s recent troubles remind us that race still matters.
Racial problems began when God confused the tongues.
Reconciliation began with a race that would bless the races.
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Understanding God’s Welcome to Every Tongue and Tribe. Eph.2:11
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Originally, the nations were not partakers of Israel’s inheritance. 11-13
The children of Abraham were set aside to bring Messiah.
The Jews were heirs of promises not given to other races.
The blood of Jesus brings all nations into God’s Blessing
Now, both Jew and Gentile can partake of the promises of God. 14-16
Jesus is the Jewish Messiah and the Gentile’s Savior.
In Jesus, the separation is removed and inheritance is shared.
He reconciles God to Humanity, Man to Woman, Race to Race
The Spirit has made us sons and daughters of One Father. 17-18
We are all granted access to forgiveness through faith.
We are all born again and receive the Spirit of Adoption.
We all become co-heirs with Jesus and with one another.
How to Experience the Blessings of Reconciliation in This Life.
We need to embrace God’s heart for the Jewish People. Ro.10:1-4
This doesn’t mean we should endorse every policy of Israel.
Yet, we must avoid the errors of “Replacement Theology”
God’s covenant promises are enduring in spite of us. 12:29
Let’s embrace our brethren of every tongue, tribe and nation.
There’s been a wonderful work of reconciliation in the Church.
We have a long way to go before it’s on earth as in heaven.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Enthroned with Him in Heavenly Places
Audio Issues have so far prevented us from posting a recording of this teaching.
Illustrating the Importance of a Dramatic Change of Fortune.
Our hearts are moved by the “Rags to Riches” Stories.
This story fits the deep Kingdom Longing of humanity.
Jesus saved us from the Gutter-most to the Uttermost
Understanding Our Rags to Riches Story in Christ. Eph.2:1-7
Our new identity shines in comparison to our old one.
We were dead in our sinful, self-centered lifestyles.
We were hopelessly bound this world’s structures.
We were unknowing puppets of the prince of darkness.
Our old identity was rooted in a corrupt and fallen nature.
We were ruled by our physical appetites and desires.
We were driven by “fleshly” thinking based in falsehood.
Our destructive nature provoked anger in God’s Heart.
Yet God displayed His great love by rescuing us from ourselves.
God brought us from wrath to mercy; from death to life.
God raised us from an earthly to heavenly perspective.
He has enthroned us with Jesus both now and forever.
How to Move from Rags to Riches and Reign with Christ. Gen
Joseph embraced God’s promise despite evidence to the contrary
Although forgotten, he kept hope, and prepared himself…
Are you using your trials to prepare yourself to rule?
Joseph seized the opportunity and embraced new responsibilities.
God has freed from the dungeon of slavery to rule with him.
Are you maximizing opportunities to serve in God’s Kingdom?
Joseph received his new authority and acted like a King
A good leader provides, protects, guides and governs.
Are you abdicating or embracing the domain God has given?
Ben Hur, Great Expectations, Les Misarables, Annie and Oliver.
Righteousness as filthy RAGS.
Collosians 3:1-3 If you then be risen with Christ.
* 1.
* As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins,
* 2.
* in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.
* 3.
* All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath.
* 4.
* But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
* 5.
* made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions--it is by grace you have been saved.
* 6.
* And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,
* 7.
* in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
Illustrating the Importance of a Dramatic Change of Fortune.
Our hearts are moved by the “Rags to Riches” Stories.
This story fits the deep Kingdom Longing of humanity.
Jesus saved us from the Gutter-most to the Uttermost
Understanding Our Rags to Riches Story in Christ. Eph.2:1-7
Our new identity shines in comparison to our old one.
We were dead in our sinful, self-centered lifestyles.
We were hopelessly bound this world’s structures.
We were unknowing puppets of the prince of darkness.
Our old identity was rooted in a corrupt and fallen nature.
We were ruled by our physical appetites and desires.
We were driven by “fleshly” thinking based in falsehood.
Our destructive nature provoked anger in God’s Heart.
Yet God displayed His great love by rescuing us from ourselves.
God brought us from wrath to mercy; from death to life.
God raised us from an earthly to heavenly perspective.
He has enthroned us with Jesus both now and forever.
How to Move from Rags to Riches and Reign with Christ. Gen
Joseph embraced God’s promise despite evidence to the contrary
Although forgotten, he kept hope, and prepared himself…
Are you using your trials to prepare yourself to rule?
Joseph seized the opportunity and embraced new responsibilities.
God has freed from the dungeon of slavery to rule with him.
Are you maximizing opportunities to serve in God’s Kingdom?
Joseph received his new authority and acted like a King
A good leader provides, protects, guides and governs.
Are you abdicating or embracing the domain God has given?
Ben Hur, Great Expectations, Les Misarables, Annie and Oliver.
Righteousness as filthy RAGS.
Collosians 3:1-3 If you then be risen with Christ.
* 1.
* As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins,
* 2.
* in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.
* 3.
* All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath.
* 4.
* But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
* 5.
* made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions--it is by grace you have been saved.
* 6.
* And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,
* 7.
* in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Reclaiming Our Inheritance "In Christ"
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Illustrating the Value of Receiving Our Inheritance In Christ.
An inheritance is the wealth of one given to another.
Our adoption in Christ entitles us to an inheritance.
What have you inherited in Christ? How’s it going?
Understanding The Value of our Inheritance in Jesus. Eph.1:11-14
In Him: We have obtained an inheritance: Every Blessing. Vs.3
God intended our inheritance from the beginning.
Our trust in Jesus has made us co-heirs of all things.
God receives glory as we lay hold of our inheritance.
In Him: We have been sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise.
Our full inheritance is in heaven. The Sprit is for NOW.
The Holy Spirit dispenses our inheritance as needed.
Our identity is “IN CHRIST”. Our inheritance is “IN US”
In Us: The down payment of our inheritance has been made.
. The Holy Spirit guides us into all truth. John 16:13
By the Spirit we are enabled to bear fruit. Jn.15:5
We are also empowered to do greater works. Jn.14:12
How to Receive and Reclaim Our Inheritance in Christ
We need to trust His will and New Testament for us.
His WILL declares the abundance of your inheritance
What qualities characterize those who have inherited?
We need to stay united with our advocate, Jesus Christ.
Jesus is the executor overseeing the will.
What is the relationship between HEIRS and Jesus?
We need to exercise the authority the God has given us.
We need to be willing to sue to obtain our rights.
How do the HEIRS you know spend their inheritance?
Illustrating the Value of Receiving Our Inheritance In Christ.
An inheritance is the wealth of one given to another.
Our adoption in Christ entitles us to an inheritance.
What have you inherited in Christ? How’s it going?
Understanding The Value of our Inheritance in Jesus. Eph.1:11-14
In Him: We have obtained an inheritance: Every Blessing. Vs.3
God intended our inheritance from the beginning.
Our trust in Jesus has made us co-heirs of all things.
God receives glory as we lay hold of our inheritance.
In Him: We have been sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise.
Our full inheritance is in heaven. The Sprit is for NOW.
The Holy Spirit dispenses our inheritance as needed.
Our identity is “IN CHRIST”. Our inheritance is “IN US”
In Us: The down payment of our inheritance has been made.
. The Holy Spirit guides us into all truth. John 16:13
By the Spirit we are enabled to bear fruit. Jn.15:5
We are also empowered to do greater works. Jn.14:12
How to Receive and Reclaim Our Inheritance in Christ
We need to trust His will and New Testament for us.
His WILL declares the abundance of your inheritance
What qualities characterize those who have inherited?
We need to stay united with our advocate, Jesus Christ.
Jesus is the executor overseeing the will.
What is the relationship between HEIRS and Jesus?
We need to exercise the authority the God has given us.
We need to be willing to sue to obtain our rights.
How do the HEIRS you know spend their inheritance?
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Rediscovering the Power of Being in Christ
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Illustrating the Importance of Being Restored to Being “IN CHRIST”
In Dumas, Man in the Iron Mask, is a tale of dual identity.
The Identity thief has stolen our identity and put us in jail.
We must recover the crown that was wrongly kept from us.
Understanding the Importance of Our Power In Jesus. Eph.1:7-10
In Him: We have been redeemed from a life of imprisonment.
You were created to rule and reign with Jesus.
The enemy robbed you of your true purpose through sin.
Jesus has ransomed us from captivity by His own blood.
In Him: We have been given access to all wisdom to rule again.
You are restored to your original calling to reign in Christ.
You have been given spiritual gifts and a calling
You have a sphere of oversight: family, work, ministry.
In Him: We have been invited into partnership in His Purposes.
You have joined God’s Will to restore all things to Him.
We are called to the ministry of reconciliation.
We are called to bring people and powers under Christ.
How to Embrace and Experience the Power of Life “In Christ.”
Faith: We need to change the way we think about ourselves.
You shall know the Truth; Truth shall set you free.
Healing comes as we uproot the lies that bind us.
Focus: We need to change our lifestyles to match our true ID.
It’s time to end our spiritual schizophrenia. Rom.7
We need to create a culture that supports the new creation.
Fruitfulness: We need to bring forth the fruit of being In Christ.
Just Do It! We need to DO what we are here for
Activation and apprenticeship are essential to fruitfulness.
Illustrating the Importance of Being Restored to Being “IN CHRIST”
In Dumas, Man in the Iron Mask, is a tale of dual identity.
The Identity thief has stolen our identity and put us in jail.
We must recover the crown that was wrongly kept from us.
Understanding the Importance of Our Power In Jesus. Eph.1:7-10
In Him: We have been redeemed from a life of imprisonment.
You were created to rule and reign with Jesus.
The enemy robbed you of your true purpose through sin.
Jesus has ransomed us from captivity by His own blood.
In Him: We have been given access to all wisdom to rule again.
You are restored to your original calling to reign in Christ.
You have been given spiritual gifts and a calling
You have a sphere of oversight: family, work, ministry.
In Him: We have been invited into partnership in His Purposes.
You have joined God’s Will to restore all things to Him.
We are called to the ministry of reconciliation.
We are called to bring people and powers under Christ.
How to Embrace and Experience the Power of Life “In Christ.”
Faith: We need to change the way we think about ourselves.
You shall know the Truth; Truth shall set you free.
Healing comes as we uproot the lies that bind us.
Focus: We need to change our lifestyles to match our true ID.
It’s time to end our spiritual schizophrenia. Rom.7
We need to create a culture that supports the new creation.
Fruitfulness: We need to bring forth the fruit of being In Christ.
Just Do It! We need to DO what we are here for
Activation and apprenticeship are essential to fruitfulness.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Rediscovering the Power of Being in Christ
Download and Listen.
Illustrating the Importance of Being Restored to Being “IN CHRIST”
In Dumas, Man in the Iron Mask, is a tale of dual identity.
The Identity thief has stolen our identity and put us in jail.
We must recover the crown that was wrongly kept from us.
Understanding the Importance of Our Power In Jesus. Eph.1:7-10
In Him: We have been redeemed from a lifeof imprisonment.
You were created to rule and reign with Jesus.
The enemy robbed you of your true purpose through sin.
Jesus has ransomed us from captivity by His own blood.
In Him: We have been given access to all wisdom to rule again.
You are restored to your original calling to reign in Christ.
You have been given spiritual gifts and a calling
You have a sphere of oversight: family, work, ministry.
In Him: We have been invited into partnership in His Purposes.
You have joined God’s Will to restore all things to Him.
We are called to the ministry of reconciliation.
We are called to bring people and powers under Christ.
How to Embrace and Experience the Power of Life “In Christ.”
Faith: We need to change the way we think about ourselves.
You shall know the Truth; Truth shall set you free.
Healing comes as we uproot the lies that bind us.
Focus: We need to change our lifestyles to match our true ID.
It’s time to end our spiritual schizophrenia. Rom.7
We need to create a culture that supports the new creation.
Fruitfulness: We need to bring forth the fruit of being In Christ.
Just Do It! We need to DO what we are here for
Activation and apprenticeship are essential to fruitfulness.
Illustrating the Importance of Being Restored to Being “IN CHRIST”
In Dumas, Man in the Iron Mask, is a tale of dual identity.
The Identity thief has stolen our identity and put us in jail.
We must recover the crown that was wrongly kept from us.
Understanding the Importance of Our Power In Jesus. Eph.1:7-10
In Him: We have been redeemed from a lifeof imprisonment.
You were created to rule and reign with Jesus.
The enemy robbed you of your true purpose through sin.
Jesus has ransomed us from captivity by His own blood.
In Him: We have been given access to all wisdom to rule again.
You are restored to your original calling to reign in Christ.
You have been given spiritual gifts and a calling
You have a sphere of oversight: family, work, ministry.
In Him: We have been invited into partnership in His Purposes.
You have joined God’s Will to restore all things to Him.
We are called to the ministry of reconciliation.
We are called to bring people and powers under Christ.
How to Embrace and Experience the Power of Life “In Christ.”
Faith: We need to change the way we think about ourselves.
You shall know the Truth; Truth shall set you free.
Healing comes as we uproot the lies that bind us.
Focus: We need to change our lifestyles to match our true ID.
It’s time to end our spiritual schizophrenia. Rom.7
We need to create a culture that supports the new creation.
Fruitfulness: We need to bring forth the fruit of being In Christ.
Just Do It! We need to DO what we are here for
Activation and apprenticeship are essential to fruitfulness.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Rediscovering Our Identity in Christ
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Illustrating the Importance of Our Identity in Christ. ALTITUDE
Understanding our identity is like an airplane in flight.
This apostolic message is essential to our life and faith.
Grace and peace are the experience of the FAVOR of God.
Understanding the Importance of Our Identity In Jesus. Eph.1:1-6
Let’s praise God for giving us unlimited heavenly blessings.
God’s favor and blessing lifts us above our natural identity.
IN CHRIST we gain altitude, we rise above the pain of the past.
We rise above the trials and temptations of this life.
We lay hold of heavenly blessing and bring them to earth.
We enjoy these blessings and bring transformation to the world.
Let’s align ourselves with God’s good will in choosing us.
God is the one who chose to do this apart from us. Past tense.
IN CHRIST he chose us from eternity, purchased us at the cross.
His end result is to make us holy through the power of Love
He also wants to make us blameless as we receive His Love.
He is the Author and Finisher of this process and will do it.
Let’s receive His love and favor that are found in Jesus.
God Has confirmed His Love by making us part of His Family.
IN CHRIST we have been adopted and placed in His Home.
As adopted children, we are fully accepted and renamed.
We have been welcomed into the Family Kingdom Business.
As we fulfill this calling, we bring pleasure to the heart of God.
How Do We Walk in Our True Identity in Christ?
Recognize the Power of Gravity
Utilize the Power of Velocity
Leverage the Power of Lift
Illustrating the Importance of Our Identity in Christ. ALTITUDE
Understanding our identity is like an airplane in flight.
This apostolic message is essential to our life and faith.
Grace and peace are the experience of the FAVOR of God.
Understanding the Importance of Our Identity In Jesus. Eph.1:1-6
Let’s praise God for giving us unlimited heavenly blessings.
God’s favor and blessing lifts us above our natural identity.
IN CHRIST we gain altitude, we rise above the pain of the past.
We rise above the trials and temptations of this life.
We lay hold of heavenly blessing and bring them to earth.
We enjoy these blessings and bring transformation to the world.
Let’s align ourselves with God’s good will in choosing us.
God is the one who chose to do this apart from us. Past tense.
IN CHRIST he chose us from eternity, purchased us at the cross.
His end result is to make us holy through the power of Love
He also wants to make us blameless as we receive His Love.
He is the Author and Finisher of this process and will do it.
Let’s receive His love and favor that are found in Jesus.
God Has confirmed His Love by making us part of His Family.
IN CHRIST we have been adopted and placed in His Home.
As adopted children, we are fully accepted and renamed.
We have been welcomed into the Family Kingdom Business.
As we fulfill this calling, we bring pleasure to the heart of God.
How Do We Walk in Our True Identity in Christ?
Recognize the Power of Gravity
Utilize the Power of Velocity
Leverage the Power of Lift
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
The Acts of the Ephesians
There was an audio malfunction this week, so only the last 20 minutes of the message were recorded. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
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Illustrating the Importance of Achieving a Kingdom “Tipping Point.”
The Ephesians chose relationship with God above religion.
They chose to BE the Church rather than simply GO to Church.
They chose to transform the world rather than have a truce.
Understanding the Value of Combining Preparation with Power.
Ephesus was transformed by a release of signs and wonders. Acts 19:11
The supernatural was instrumental in transforming Ephesus.
Religion was powerless to dispossess the demons. Vs.12-16
Are we willing to be known in the Gates of Hell as Paul was?
Believers were empowered to share their faith with boldness.
The fame of Jesus reached a “Word of Mouth” tipping point.
Multitudes believed and confessed Jesus as Lord
Are we willing to be known in the Public Square?
The Kingdom of God confronted the other kingdoms. Acts 19:21-41
As people changed, so did their choice of Gods – Sacred Cows
The Believers were brought before the political powers
Are we willing to be known in the Political Market Place?
How to Build the Kind of Church That Can Transform a City
First, We need to develop the right kind of leaders. Acts.20:1,17
Paul was an extraordinary apostle who imparted his DNA.
His leadership team were both friends and followers.
We must develop a devoted and dynamic Large Group Community.vs.20
Paul’s training center galvanized vision, values and identity.
Despite difficulties, the Gospel became virulent and epidemic.
Dynamic Large Community depends on Small Group Community.
Small groups are where each member is loved and activated.
Small groups and large groups work together for transformation.
Download and Listen.
Illustrating the Importance of Achieving a Kingdom “Tipping Point.”
The Ephesians chose relationship with God above religion.
They chose to BE the Church rather than simply GO to Church.
They chose to transform the world rather than have a truce.
Understanding the Value of Combining Preparation with Power.
Ephesus was transformed by a release of signs and wonders. Acts 19:11
The supernatural was instrumental in transforming Ephesus.
Religion was powerless to dispossess the demons. Vs.12-16
Are we willing to be known in the Gates of Hell as Paul was?
Believers were empowered to share their faith with boldness.
The fame of Jesus reached a “Word of Mouth” tipping point.
Multitudes believed and confessed Jesus as Lord
Are we willing to be known in the Public Square?
The Kingdom of God confronted the other kingdoms. Acts 19:21-41
As people changed, so did their choice of Gods – Sacred Cows
The Believers were brought before the political powers
Are we willing to be known in the Political Market Place?
How to Build the Kind of Church That Can Transform a City
First, We need to develop the right kind of leaders. Acts.20:1,17
Paul was an extraordinary apostle who imparted his DNA.
His leadership team were both friends and followers.
We must develop a devoted and dynamic Large Group Community.vs.20
Paul’s training center galvanized vision, values and identity.
Despite difficulties, the Gospel became virulent and epidemic.
Dynamic Large Community depends on Small Group Community.
Small groups are where each member is loved and activated.
Small groups and large groups work together for transformation.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
The Keys of Ephesus - New Year 08
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Illustrating the Importance of Cities in the Purposes of God
We are beginning a six-month study of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.
There are many similarities between our city and the city of Ephesus.
Let’s lay hold of the Keys of Ephesus so we can bring blessing to SF.
Three Questions Presented by the Work of God in Ephesus. Acts 19
Do you want religion or do you want a relationship? Acts 19:1-7
The baptism of John was great but nothing compared to the Spirit.
We have the presence of the Spirit to change us and guide us.
Our highest priority is to pursue God’s Power and Presence.
Do you want to GO to Church or do you want to BE the Church? Vs.8-10
Many reduce church to a set of obligations or consumer goals.
Paul led the true disciples out to call forth their destinies in Christ.
Our second priority is to mentor people into their ministries.
Do you want a TRUCE or do you want TRANSFORMATION? Vs.9-12
Paul turned church into a Training Center for Transformation.
As a result, everyone in their region heard the Gospel of Jesus.
We are called to bring Transformation through Kingdom Initiatives.
How to Discover and Embrace the Keys of Ephesus.
Gratefulness: We rejoice for who we are in Christ
We feed ourselves on what God is doing in and through us.
We feed on the tree of life, not the knowledge of good and evil.
Faithfulness: We align ourselves with who Christ is in us
Becoming doers, not hearers only. Taking risks, Doing the stuff.
Pray and obey. God has filled us so he can use us for His glory.
Fruitfulness: We align ourselves with the Mission of Christ in the world.
Acts 10:38 – Jesus went about doing good and healing all..
May the Lamb that was slain receive the reward of His suffering.
Illustrating the Importance of Cities in the Purposes of God
We are beginning a six-month study of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.
There are many similarities between our city and the city of Ephesus.
Let’s lay hold of the Keys of Ephesus so we can bring blessing to SF.
Three Questions Presented by the Work of God in Ephesus. Acts 19
Do you want religion or do you want a relationship? Acts 19:1-7
The baptism of John was great but nothing compared to the Spirit.
We have the presence of the Spirit to change us and guide us.
Our highest priority is to pursue God’s Power and Presence.
Do you want to GO to Church or do you want to BE the Church? Vs.8-10
Many reduce church to a set of obligations or consumer goals.
Paul led the true disciples out to call forth their destinies in Christ.
Our second priority is to mentor people into their ministries.
Do you want a TRUCE or do you want TRANSFORMATION? Vs.9-12
Paul turned church into a Training Center for Transformation.
As a result, everyone in their region heard the Gospel of Jesus.
We are called to bring Transformation through Kingdom Initiatives.
How to Discover and Embrace the Keys of Ephesus.
Gratefulness: We rejoice for who we are in Christ
We feed ourselves on what God is doing in and through us.
We feed on the tree of life, not the knowledge of good and evil.
Faithfulness: We align ourselves with who Christ is in us
Becoming doers, not hearers only. Taking risks, Doing the stuff.
Pray and obey. God has filled us so he can use us for His glory.
Fruitfulness: We align ourselves with the Mission of Christ in the world.
Acts 10:38 – Jesus went about doing good and healing all..
May the Lamb that was slain receive the reward of His suffering.
New Year - New Beginnings
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Illustrating the Importance of New Beginnings: The Restoration of Israel.
In Ezra 3, the first priority of restoration was rebuilding the ALTAR of God.
The next priority was the rebuilding of the HOUSE of God.
Finally, in Nehemiah, the priority shifts to rebuilding the CITY of God.
God is refocusing us: There are three points of focus that God is brining.
Focus on the pursuit of His presence and power. 2 Cor. 3.: 16-18, Acts 1:8
We are seeking to move into a deeper experience of His Presence in worship
we are seeking to move into a deeper expression of His Purpose in Intercession.
We are seeking to move into a deeper expression of His Power in Ministry
Illustrating the Importance of New Beginnings: The Restoration of Israel.
In Ezra 3, the first priority of restoration was rebuilding the ALTAR of God.
The next priority was the rebuilding of the HOUSE of God.
Finally, in Nehemiah, the priority shifts to rebuilding the CITY of God.
God is refocusing us: There are three points of focus that God is brining.
Focus on the pursuit of His presence and power. 2 Cor. 3.: 16-18, Acts 1:8
We are seeking to move into a deeper experience of His Presence in worship
we are seeking to move into a deeper expression of His Purpose in Intercession.
We are seeking to move into a deeper expression of His Power in Ministry
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