The idea of the Journey series is to grow as disciples towards spiritual maturity in each of our spheres of life. HEAD: GOD HAS A PROPER ORDER OF SEQUENCE FOR ROLES AND RELATIONSHIPS IN THE HOME. The Word of God, the Spirit of God, and the people of God are what we use to abide […]
The Home THE HOME SPHERE: WITHIN EPHESIANS WE SEE… • Everyone has a home, but it doesn’t always look the same. • If you are married, or planned to be married, Ephesians 5 is your architectural plans (amongst other Scripture). • If you are not married, when you give advice to those who are married […]
The World REVIEW: • We are all called to be and make disciples of Jesus. • We are all on a discipleship journey that involves Sharing, Connecting, Ministering, and Disciple-making (SCMD). • This process gets lived out in the 5 Spheres of our lives based on what we see in the book of Ephesians. • […]
The World • The idea of The Journey series is to grow as disciples towards spiritual maturity in each of our spheres of life. 1. OUR IDENTITY AND PURPOSE IN CHRIST KEEPS US ____________ . Ephesians 1:4-5 (NLT) 4Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without […]
THE WORLD REVIEW • We are all disciples. • A disciple is… and Head, Heart, Hands, and Feet (Matthew 4:19) • We’re on a journey to the 5 Spheres. REMEMBER: ABIDING IS FIRST—IN EVERYTHING. • Abiding is: spending time in His Word, working in His power to obey, spending time with His people… • See John […]
Spiritual Realm The idea of the Journey is series is to grow as disciples towards spiritual maturity in each of our spheres of life. 1. THERE IS A ___________ SPHERE. • The Lord gives us intel to understand and navigate this spiritual battle within our spiritual sphere. • He tells us who our adversary is and […]
Spiritual Realm THE SPIRITUAL SPHERE • Our commander, the Lord of Heaven’s armies, has given us spiritual intel including who we face and how he works. Ephesians 6:10–20 10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s […]
Spiritual Realm How do you define who or what a disciple is? Matthew 4:19 (NIV84) “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” o In the invitation is the definition • A Disciple is someone who is: o Committed to Following Jesus o Committed to being Changed by Jesus o Committed […]
Am I Accepted? REVIEW • This series is about death by suicide. • There are several factors that need to be dealt with… Lack of stable depth in families causing relational isolation. Too much brain activity. Lack of real rest for our bodies and minds. Predisposition for mental illness including a lack of serotonin and […]
THIS WEEK: GODLINESS AND CONTENTMENT LEADS TO WEALTH/GAIN. Because of what God has done for us, revealed to us, and how we respond. 1 Timothy 6:2b–10 (NIV) These are the things you are to teach and insist on. 3If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ […]
THIS WEEK: GODLINESS AND CONTENTMENT LEADS TO WEALTH/GAIN. Because of what God has done for us, revealed to us, and how we respond. 1 Timothy 6:2b–10 (NIV) These are the things you are to teach and insist on. 3If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ […]
Determined to Walk in Wisdom Who was Daniel? Daniel 1:3-4 (NIV) Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, chief of his court officials, to bring into the king’s service some of the Israelites from the royal family and the nobility— 4 young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick […]
Determined to Walk in Wisdom Daniel and His friends are determined not to defile themselves • They were determined to do what had been commanded by God in scripture • There was a repentance in Daniel –It’s one thing to turn away from the wrong direction but we don’t want to turn to a different […]
Perspective in the Crazy THIS WEEK – WISDOM UNDER FIRE: PERSPECTIVE AND UNITY As the people of God, we are called to be unified together as believers in all circumstances, especially in times of trial and difficulty and amidst differing perspectives and disagreement. Having wisdom when you’re under fire means choosing to fight the right […]
Perspective in the Crazy The book of Daniel • Daniel needs wisdom under fire • How Daniel got to Babylon Wisdom is the quality of discerning what is true, what is ethically right, and what should be done in different situations. • Daniel was determined to stay pure in Gods sight • His determination led […]
Perspective in the Crazy Perspective – “A particular attitude towards something or a way of looking at something. A point of view” As Christians we are called to hold a Godly, biblical perspective! Not one based on all the things I listed above… We call this a biblical worldview We must know God! We have to be […]