The Journey (Page 2)
The Journey – Decisions! Decisions!
The Journey – The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 Decisions! Decisions! Matthew 7:28-29 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, 29 because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law. Matthew 7:13-27 1. Spiritual CHOICES – Direction (7:13-14) 2. Influencer CHOICES – Wisdom (7:15-23) 3. Building CHOICES – Foundation (7:24-27)
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…
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,…
The Journey – Best of Intentions
The Journey – The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 The Journey – Best of Intentions 11-3-2019 II Chronicles 29 “Now I intend to make a covenant with the Lord, the God of Israel, so that his fierce anger will turn away from us. 11 My sons, do not be negligent now, for the Lord has chosen you to stand before him and serve him, to minister before him and to burn…
The Journey Choosing Honor
The Journey – The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 The Journey #8: Choosing Honor (Daniel 1-3) Oct 27, 2019 The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverb 19:6 Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself Daniel 1:8a THREE SEASONS WHERE COMMUNITY IMPACTS THE PEOPLE AROUND US DANIEL 1-3 1: TIMES OF CONVICTION (Daniel 1; Acts 17:32-34) 2: TIMES OF CRISIS (Daniel 2; I Tim.…
The Journey: Making a Case for Diving In
The Journey – The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 Hebrews 10:19-25:Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance…