Successful Living: Values and Commitment

1) Commitment - hardworking, dedicated, maintaining integrity - how high of a price am I willing to be committed to something? - how is our life reflecting a life to follow Jesus? - God models it for…

Joshua 10:6 (ESV), Joshua 10:7 (ESV), Joshua 10:8 (ESV)

Trouble

The more deeply you believe in something, the more likely it is you will act upon it. What we believe and acting upon it. The kingdom is coming, we should be preparing for it. The world isn't responding…

Joshua 9:22 (ESV), Joshua 9:23 (ESV), Joshua 9:24 (ESV), Joshua 9:25 (ESV), Joshua 9:26 (ESV), Joshua 9:27 (ESV)

Easter Sunday: Undeniable

Why eggs and rabbits for Easter? Rabbits are mammals Easter is about new life Egg represents new life Rabbits reproduce at high rates, illustrates new life Things we know about the tomb: It was never…

Matthew 28:1 (NIV84), Matthew 28:2 (NIV84), Matthew 28:3 (NIV84), Matthew 28:4 (NIV84), Matthew 28:5 (NIV84), Matthew 28:6 (NIV84), Matthew 28:7 (NIV84), Matthew 28:8 (NIV84), Matthew 28:9 (NIV84), Matthew 28:10 (NIV84), Matthew 28:11 (NIV84), Matthew 28:12 (NIV84), Matthew 28:13 (NIV84), Matthew 28:14 (NIV84), Matthew 28:15 (NIV84)

Fortune Cookie Knowledge

"To know and not do, is like not knowing at all." 1) Listen, but does not do - "fools only himself" - knowing God's scripture, but not following 2) Listen and does :) - a willingness to do and follow…

James 1:19 (ESV), James 1:20 (ESV), James 1:21 (ESV), James 1:22 (ESV), James 1:23 (ESV), James 1:24 (ESV), James 1:25 (ESV)

Successful Living: Identifying Mark

The importance of circumcision: Establishes the covenant between God and Abraham. We struggle to experience the blessed life Circumcision represents: 1) a willingness to suffer Suffering in the midst…

Joshua 5:1 (ESV), Joshua 5:2 (ESV), Joshua 5:3 (ESV), Joshua 5:4 (ESV), Joshua 5:5 (ESV), Joshua 5:6 (ESV), Joshua 5:7 (ESV), Joshua 5:8 (ESV), Joshua 5:9 (ESV), Joshua 5:10 (ESV), Joshua 5:11 (ESV), Joshua 5:12 (ESV), Joshua 5:13 (ESV), Joshua 5:14 (ESV), Joshua 5:15 (ESV)

Successful Living: Why Miracles?

Stones serve as a reminder of God's power Monument serves a reminder for... 1. Remind God's people and their future generations of their faith in Him, opportunity to give testimony of God's faithfulness…

Joshua 4:19 (ESV), Joshua 4:20 (ESV), Joshua 4:21 (ESV), Joshua 4:22 (ESV), Joshua 4:23 (ESV), Joshua 4:24 (ESV)

An Inner Journey

Sally is a weirdo. But I love her. I am a weenie. I'm just telling it like it is. Yes, Sally, you are. Nnooooooo!!!!! --- First place where "worship" is used Abraham is obedient to God, shows his…

Genesis 22:1 (ESV), Genesis 22:2 (ESV), Genesis 22:3 (ESV), Genesis 22:4 (ESV), Genesis 22:5 (ESV), Genesis 22:6 (ESV), Genesis 22:7 (ESV), Genesis 22:8 (ESV), Genesis 22:9 (ESV), Genesis 22:10 (ESV), Genesis 22:11 (ESV), Genesis 22:12 (ESV), Genesis 22:13 (ESV), Genesis 22:14 (ESV), Genesis 22:15 (ESV), Genesis 22:16 (ESV), Genesis 22:17 (ESV), Genesis 22:18 (ESV)

Please Move Towards the Middle

My name is Sally and I like food. Hahahahaha. Anny is so funny. :)not really. Actually, she's hilarious. I luv her(: aw. That's so sweet. I kinda like you a lot too. ;) --- Every part of Christ is indispensable.…

Ephesians 4:11 (ESV), Ephesians 4:12 (ESV), Ephesians 4:13 (ESV), Ephesians 4:14 (ESV), Ephesians 4:15 (ESV), Ephesians 4:16 (ESV)

judgement.

Don't judge others.

Matthew 7:5 (ESV)

Successful Living: Entrance Exam

Abraham's descendants would be great God has been trying to establish a people for himself, through Him people would be blessed Covenant represents God's promise Ark represents the presence and power…

Joshua 3:7 (ESV), Joshua 3:8 (ESV), Joshua 3:9 (ESV), Joshua 3:10 (ESV), Joshua 3:11 (ESV), Joshua 3:12 (ESV), Joshua 3:13 (ESV)

Won't you be my neighbor?

Who are my neighbors? People around you Help others in need, especially that can't help themselves. Show compassion Sometimes we have to get our hands dirty What can we do to help meet these needs?

Matthew 25:33 (ESV)

Won't you be neighbor?

One talent is equal to 20 years of wages First two used it to its advantage (given 5) Third one buried his talent, hid it (given 1) - felt inadequate - afraid of failure, disappointment Jesus wants…

Matthew 25:15 (ESV)

Won't you be my neighbor?

5 Wise Brought extra oil Refused to help 5 Foolish Didn't bring extra Went to wise virgins for help Had to buy own oil Late to procession Jesus is coming back He is the bridegroom Church is the bride…

Matthew 25:2 (ESV)

Trust.

Trust that God will help and guide you through everything. Don't worry about material things. If you trust God, he will provide for you.

Matthew 6:34 (ESV)

Humility

Do things to show your love for others and for God, but don't do it just to show off to others.

Matthew 6:1 (ESV)

Humility

Be like Jesus - person of God on earth - he valued his relationship with God, came then came to earth for Him - heaven is perfect and Jesus left that for God - obedient to God - came also because he loves…

Philippians 2:6 (ESV), Philippians 2:7 (ESV), Philippians 2:8 (ESV)

Revenge.

When someone hurts you, remember to not get even, but turn the other cheek. Be the bigger person. Instead of doing something negative, give back to them

Matthew 5:39 (ESV)

LOVE.

"IF" - uses if, doesn't question it Fellowship with Holy Spirit - to pray - participation - service Having God is like having super powers (ie. fruits of the spirit) God gives us a gift, we should…

Philippians 2:1 (NIV), Philippians 2:2 (NIV), Philippians 2:3 (NIV), Philippians 2:4 (NIV)

LOVE

If we're commanded to love, is it real? Love God, don't just follow the rules and put on a show for everyone to see Why love God? - he deserves it - root for relationship with him We are IMPERFECT…

Matthew 22:37 (ESV), Matthew 22:38 (ESV), Matthew 22:39 (ESV), Matthew 22:40 (ESV)

LOVE

Doesn't want to do it, but will for God.

Luke 22:42 (ESV)

Distress

God is always there for us and when we need him, he's ALWAYS there for us, to comfort us and so much more.

Rainbow

Represents God's promise to us that he will never again do what he did.

Genesis 9:16 (ESV)