How to Please God Colossians 1:9-14 The Life that Pleases God Is… Doing good works (v.10)It’s what you believe that shapes your character. But it’s how you behave that effects the people around you. Growing in the knowledge of God. (v.10) Choosing joy constantly. (v.11)Live power Holy Spirit gives us. Living with a grateful attitude.… Continue Reading Rooted Week 2
Colossians 1:1-8 God’s will is that we would deepen ourselves in Him. The gospel is the source of sure hope. 1) Sure hope is made alive by faith. 2) Sure hope is crushed by absence of faith. The gospel is defined as absolute truth. The gospel is to be shared by faithful ministers. The gospel is to… Continue Reading Rooted Week 1
God has Spoken! Psalm 19 The Bible is comprehensive, but it’s not exhaustive. God’s word is sufficient for the transformation of the heart. God’s word is sufficient for teaching wisdom. God’s word is sufficient for giving us joy. Psalm 119:50 God’s word is sufficient for clarity. Psalm 119:105 God’s word is sufficient for keeping us… Continue Reading Summer Psalm Week 3
Heart that Seeks After God Part 2 Psalm 63 How does a person seek after God? Navigate the wilderness wisely* Seek the Lord* Bless the Lord* Meditate on word* Rejoice in advance Seek God by integrating Him into every area of your life What are barriers to seeking after God?* Hurry* Rebellion* Pride (James 4:6)
Heart that Seeks After God Psalm 63 Priorities are going to set direction you go. Priorities determine our destiny. Having a heart that seeks after God centers on intimacy. If make intimacy with God pursuit, obedience becomes overflow. What does it mean to seek after God?David wanted more. He wanted to go deeper.God wants more of… Continue Reading Summer Psalm Week 1
All In Philippians 4:14-20 Your giving is the Great CommissionShould be focused on spreading the Gospel.Investing in eternity When we give God gives back (part credit)Proverbs 11:24-25; 2 Corinthians 9:6When you sacrificially give your treasure in heaven is the response.God gives back to you. Our giving transforms usWe become like what we worship.Sacrificial giving fragrant… Continue Reading Joy Ride Final Week
All I Need is All I Have Philippians 4:10-13 Contentment should be defining characteristic of every Christian. Culture constantly sold dissatisfaction. Contentment shouldn’t be focused on things in this world that are going to burn up and won’t last. Contentment is a choice not a trait. (v. 11-12) Lacking contentment is not an environmental issue. (v.11-12)It’s… Continue Reading Joy Ride Week 12
Overcoming Emotional Instability Philippians 4:1-9 1) Problem – out of control anxiety Matthew 6:25-34Until you get to the root of the problem that problem is going to consistently get bigger and bigger. Gauges: Quit being so grumpy/moody based on circumstances v.4 Don’t be abrasive and hard to deal with v. 5No matter what, God is sovereign.… Continue Reading Joy Ride Week 11
Benefits of Working Out Spiritually Philippians 2:12-18 Working out your salvation: 1. Work it out PRACTICALLY v. 12-13 Anytime you add to grace, it’s no longer grace. Two Biblical assurances of salvation Enduring faith Producing fruit (Romans 1, Galatians 5, Hebrews 13). 2. Work it out JOYFULLY v. 14-16 If we’re going to make an… Continue Reading Joy Ride Week 8
There’s No One Like Jesus Philippians 2:5-11 God didn’t call us to be happy. God called us to be holy. Self-esteem without self knowledge is actually arrogance. 5 Expressions of What Humility Looks Like True humility is expressed by refusing to demand my own rights. v. 6 True humility is expressed by a willingness to… Continue Reading Joy Ride Week 7