Main Idea: Though we will wrestle with sin, it is no longer where we live. We are being transformed day by day with the help of the Holy Spirit. Review: The Passover reminds us that the blood of the lamb released the Israelites from bondage. The Law helped us understand the penalty for sin is […]
Review—Part one: God reveals Himself and His perspective what He thinks people are in bondage to God sees the impact of the curse and cares for Israel Bondage to false Gods, Broken relationship practices A life style that leads to spiritual and physical death Romans 8:18–21 (NIV) 18 I consider that our present sufferings are […]
Impress: Week Four – The Gap Jim Putman What we have discovered so far Gods plan – abiding in Christ, a part of the spiritual family, a plan for the home sphere, so that we can defeat the enemies in our life. Proactive and Reactive –this week –my home sphere is broken -what now? We […]
Impress: Week Three – The Partnership Jim Putman Review Remember the context […]
Review Look at the overtime podcast for questions you may have to be answered (link at bottom of notes) Resources –Power of Together – and Hope for the Prodigal resources Why this series – so few discipled in the ways of God for the church and home overlap – the impact Everyone has a home […]
The Commitment “That it may go well with you” Deuteronomy 6 & Ephesians 6:1-4 – Impressions Context When God established the nation of Israel during the time of Moses, He incorporated various laws and customs to strengthen their faith both as a nation and as individual families, ensuring a lasting impact on future generations. The […]
Anyone ever feel any tension with the Christmas season? Gifts? Busy schedules? Family dynamics? Prioritizing God? REVIEW A Simple Christmas – seeking to cut through the chaos so we can maintain a heart of worship amidst all the busy and pressure and crazy Last week – the reminder to choose Humility and reject Entitlement […]
In this series we are talking about how most of us experience a version of Christmas that is far more complex than it was designed to be. The question we are asking is, “Does the way you celebrate Christmas produce God’s desired way for you to experience it?” What are you entitled to? […]
Review We have looked at two analogies: Rivers and Rocks Psalm 1:1–6 (NIV) 1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates […]
Discipleship requires that we learn to obey all that Jesus has commanded Resources—Randy Alcorn – The Treasure Principle Matthew 28:18–20 (NIV) 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the […]
What does it mean to Abide and why does Jesus tell us to do it? Jim Putman and Lance Wigton are back to engage in a conversation about what it means to abide in God. Abiding is something that Jesus calls us to in John 15, and it is one of the foundational pillars of […]
Review – the steps ● Everything starts on the top stair – Abiding ● If I start as a negotiation I am obeying for the wrong reason –to get or to earn ● I start without power or ability if I don’t start with a relationship with God ● I start with surrender –repentanceMatthew 6:9–14 […]
Review The steps —-Our Father, in Heaven – Hollowed be your name The focus VS 10 Matthew 6:9–14 (NIV) 9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our […]
“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” ~ A.W. Tozer, The Knowledge of the Holy REVIEW Life of Daniel – living a life of godly impact in godless times Our abiding relationship with God is absolutely essential to everything in our Christian life (Jn 15:5) […]
Remember the invitation to become a disciple Matthew 4:19 (ESV) — 19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Jesus said about Himself – I am …I am the Light of the world, The Bread of Life, The Door, The Good Shepherd, The Resurrection and the […]
I AM THAT I AM (Exodus 3:6-15) The father or Abraham, Isaac & Jacob – Jesus is I AM (John 8:54-58) I AM the Bread of life (John 6:32-36) I AM the Light of the World (John 8:12) I AM THE DOOR (GATE): John 10:1-9 (ESV) – 1 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he […]