Morgan Crawford

Authentic Disciplines

Three questions: 1) are my spiritual disciplines merely a show for others? 2) are my disciplines tools or rules? 3) are my disciplines really effective in growing my spiritual life? *Jesus said:…

Matthew 6:1 (NIV84), Matthew 6:2 (NIV84), Matthew 6:3 (NIV84), Matthew 6:4 (NIV84), Matthew 6:5 (NIV84), Matthew 6:6 (NIV84), Matthew 6:7 (NIV84), Matthew 6:8 (NIV84), Matthew 6:9 (NIV84), Matthew 6:10 (NIV84), Matthew 6:11 (NIV84), Matthew 6:12 (NIV84), Matthew 6:13 (NIV84), Matthew 6:14 (NIV84), Matthew 6:15 (NIV84), Matthew 6:16 (NIV84), Matthew 6:17 (NIV84), Matthew 6:18 (NIV84), Matthew 6:19 (NIV84)

your part

Observations about Phillip - he brought people to Christ - he was spirit led - this story concerns YOU Unusual request - three ways 1 relationship 2 day-by-day 3 carved out time Response - our model…

Acts 8:26 (WEB)

my church: relationships

Acts 2:42-47 Basis -completely devoted to four practices 1) apostles teaching 2) "the fellowship" 3) breaking of bread 4) prayer Affirmation - signs and wonders - awe Practice Location - temple courts…

my church: relationships

Acts 2:42-47 Basis -completely devoted to four practices 1) apostles teaching 2) "the fellowship" 3) breaking of bread 4) prayer Affirmation - signs and wonders - awe Practice Location - temple courts…

my church: how it happened

Matthew 16:13-21 * the confession - opening question: Who do people think I am? - transforming confession: You at the Messiah; the son of God - gracious revelation: For this was not revealed to you…

ending the war

Three wars in the church 1) at war with one another V11&12 - written to a church filled with "church people" * class wars * employment wars * church fights * personal wars THE WORLD IS WATCHING 2)…

the power of speech

*speech and leadership -two important issues 1) responsibility 2) accountability Luke 12:48 - bits, rudders and the human tongue Small but control large items Must over come adversarial forces Need…

James 3:1 (KJV)

are you kidding your self ?

James 1:19-22 1) RECEIVE the word - four hearts In the parable of the sower *hard heart *shallow heart *crowded heart *fruitful heart - swift to hear -slow to speak -slow to wrath or anger -have a…

James 1:19 (NIV84)

Make your own choice

-allow Christ to do what he wants in your life. Four words 1) rooted 2) built 3) strengthen 4) overflowing What is YOUR role? - be a willing partner - do the right things - establish the right priorities…

Colossians 2:6 (KJV)

how much weight do you carry around?

-what does the scripture say? -Matt 11:28-30 -1peter 5:6-7 -Galatians 6:2 - biblical examples The women at the well (John 4) The woman with the blood disorder (mark 4) Rich young ruler (Luke 18) - the…

Matthew 11:28 (NIV84), 1 Peter 5:1 (NIV84)

our responseability

1)There is a judgment coming - the lost rev 20:11-15 - the saved 2) there is a love that demands it. -the demonstration of his love was death - our love is our life 3) there is a life that we all…

2 Corinthians 5:6 (NIV84), Revelation 20:11 (NIV84)

love like Jesus

- christ's command was unique for his world. 1) unique in it's intent 2) Unique in it's measurement. - christ's command was practical in it's application. ( 1 John 3:16-18) 1) service 2) ministry 3)…

John 13:34 (NIV84), 1 Timothy 1:5 (NIV84)

when mission becomes reality

Observations - story of a man who lived with a singular purpose( his life mission) - every Christian should be able to articulate their life mission. - most Christians cannot articulate their life mission.…

Luke 2:25 (NIV84)

glory glory hallelujah

Living dying for the glory of God How 1) Have a great expectation. 2) maintain a constant connection. What is best for the one I love? Blessed are those who wait!!!! How will this bring glory to God?…

Psalm 37:3 (KJV), Isaiah 30:18 (KJV), John 11:1 (KJV)

giving hope

Romans 8:22-39 Why and how Why give hope? - because hope provides the only real security for the future - salvation is as sure as the promise of God - I am going to heaven!! - one day the battle will…

Romans 8:22 (DRA)

glorifying god

-the why-(rev. 4:10-11) Power- He created us to glorify him Authority- he has the authority to create us to glorify him. Character- his character demands our glory Worth- he is worthy of our glory honor…

1 Peter 4:11 (KJV), Revelation 4:9 (KJV)