The Journey – Serenity Now
The Journey – The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 Prayers for “High Maintenance” Lives Restrain Me – Judgement (7:1-5) Guide Me – Discernment (7:6) Help Me – Prayer (7-8) Sustain Me – Provision (7:9-11) Use Me (7:12)
The Journey – More than Happy
The Journey – The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 The word “blessed” (markarios in the Greek) means more than “happy,” because happiness is an emotion often dependent on outward circumstances. “Blessed” here refers to the ultimate well-being and distinctive spiritual joy of those who share in the salvation of the kingdom of God. (NIV Study Bible Note for Matthew 5:3 – found at biblegateway.com) Components of Spiritual Joy (Matthew 5:1-11 –…
The Journey – Dealing with Depravity
The Journey – The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 Matthew 4:1-11 The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 19:6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her…
The Journey Dealing with Depravity
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 19:6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. Genesis 3:6 For all that is in the world— the desires of the…
2020 Vision Keeping Our Focus
2020 Vision: Keeping Our Focus on Jesus In the Year Ahead Dec 29, 2019 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. 12 And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way. MATTHEW 2:10-12 —————————————————————- JESUS IS KING (GOLD) HE DECLARED HIS KINGSHIP…
Opposite Christmas – When Chaos finds Peace
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7 —————————————————————- Genesis 49:10 (1859 B.C.) – The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to…
Opposite Christmas: When Sorrow Finds Joy
Opposite Christmas: When Sorrow Finds Joy (Luke 1:57-80) Dec 18, 2019 A. The Promise of New Life – Beginning (Luke 1:13-17) . . .the angel said to Zechariah, “Do not be afraid . . . for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. Luke 1:13 _______ B. The Promise Fulfilled – Blessing (Luke 1:57-66) Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore…
Opposite Christmas: When Fear Meets Hope
Introduction to the Gospel of Luke (1-4) _______ Introduction to Zechariah and Elizabeth (Luke 1:5-7) _______ Zechariah’s Incredible Day (Luke 1:8-25) Unique Placement (1:8-10) Unique Conversation – w/ Gabriel (1:11-17) Unique Situation (Question) – Zechariah’s lack of Faith (1:18) Unique journey of Zechariah (1:19-25) Consequence from a Lack of Faith (1:19-20) Zechariah Exits the Temple/The Crowds Response (1:21-22) Zechariah Returns Home/ Elizabeth Gets Pregnant (1:23-25) _______ The Rest of Journey (Luke 1:57-80) The Birth of John the Baptist (1:57-58) The…
The Journey – Swimming in the Deep End
The Journey – The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 Journey #10: The Other-Centered Life Nov 10, 2019 The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 NEHEMIAH NAILS IT! (NEHEMIAH 5) A. The Problem – Sin in the Camp (1-5) B. The Response – What is Right? (6-13) C. The Example – Gratitude/Reverence for God (14-19) Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth,…