Eli Biorkman

It's Not Always About You!

IT DIDN'T GO AS PLANNED (v.1-9) - We get this spiritual high and feel like we can conquer the world. - Moses tells Pharaoh, "Let my people go!" - Pharaoh believes that he is god and doesn't let them…

Exodus 5:1 (ESV), Exodus 5:2 (ESV), Exodus 5:3 (ESV), Exodus 5:4 (ESV), Exodus 5:5 (ESV), Exodus 5:6 (ESV), Exodus 5:7 (ESV), Exodus 5:8 (ESV), Exodus 5:9 (ESV), Exodus 5:10 (ESV), Exodus 5:11 (ESV), Exodus 5:12 (ESV), Exodus 5:13 (ESV), Exodus 5:14 (ESV), Exodus 5:15 (ESV), Exodus 5:16 (ESV), Exodus 5:17 (ESV), Exodus 5:18 (ESV), Exodus 5:19 (ESV), Exodus 5:20 (ESV), Exodus 5:21 (ESV), Exodus 5:22 (ESV), Exodus 5:23 (ESV), Exodus 6:1 (ESV)

S.T.A.N.D. Acronym

The Shield of Faith S-sure - be sure of your faith - 1 Peter 3:15 T-trust - trust in God - 2 Corinthians 5:7 A-alertness - always be alert - 1 Peter 5:5-11 N-never alone - we are never alone - Proverbs…

Joshua 1:7 (NLT), Joshua 1:8 (NLT), Joshua 1:9 (NLT), Psalm 1:2 (NLT), Proverbs 27:17 (NLT), 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NLT), 1 Peter 3:15 (NLT), 1 Peter 5:5 (NLT), 1 Peter 5:6 (NLT), 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT), 1 Peter 5:8 (NLT), 1 Peter 5:9 (NLT), 1 Peter 5:10 (NLT), 1 Peter 5:11 (NLT)

The Blueprint

A CLEAR CALLING (v.1-9) - God put us in that place for a reason. Don't have someone else take your place. - Don't let people tell you that you aren't going to be what you are called to be. - We need…

Exodus 4:1 (ESV), Exodus 4:2 (ESV), Exodus 4:3 (ESV), Exodus 4:4 (ESV), Exodus 4:5 (ESV), Exodus 4:6 (ESV), Exodus 4:7 (ESV), Exodus 4:8 (ESV), Exodus 4:9 (ESV), Exodus 4:10 (ESV), Exodus 4:11 (ESV), Exodus 4:12 (ESV), Exodus 4:13 (ESV), Exodus 4:14 (ESV), Exodus 4:15 (ESV), Exodus 4:16 (ESV), Exodus 4:17 (ESV), Exodus 4:18 (ESV), Exodus 4:19 (ESV), Exodus 4:20 (ESV), Exodus 4:21 (ESV), Exodus 4:22 (ESV), Exodus 4:23 (ESV), Exodus 4:24 (ESV), Exodus 4:25 (ESV), Exodus 4:26 (ESV), Exodus 4:27 (ESV), Exodus 4:28 (ESV), Exodus 4:29 (ESV), Exodus 4:30 (ESV), Exodus 4:31 (ESV)

Oh The Places You'll Go! pt. 2 (Exodus 2:11-22; 3:10-)

THE WAITING PLACE • SO CONFUSED (v.11-15a) - Moses starts off really fast. He has authority. - Moses wants to be with his people but they are rejecting him. - Moses is depending on his earthly gifts…

Oh The Places You'll Go! pt.1 (Exodus 2)

- CONGRADULATIONS! (v.1-4) • Moses was born into the tribe of Levi. • 1st 6 months are the loudest months. • She decided to give up the baby boy. • God made us PERFECT! • His sister stood from a distance…

Long Bumpy Road pt. 4

CLEAR SKIES AHEAD - A lot of the time we feel alone. God says that even when we feel alone, he u always there with us. - God is a majestic lion. - when Balaam finally SAW God for who he is, the spirit…

Numbers 24:1 (ESV), Numbers 24:2 (ESV), Numbers 24:3 (ESV), Numbers 24:4 (ESV), Numbers 24:5 (ESV), Numbers 24:6 (ESV), Numbers 24:7 (ESV), Numbers 24:8 (ESV), Numbers 24:9 (ESV), Numbers 24:10 (ESV), Numbers 24:11 (ESV), Numbers 24:12 (ESV), Numbers 24:13 (ESV), Numbers 24:14 (ESV), Numbers 24:15 (ESV), Numbers 24:16 (ESV), Numbers 24:17 (ESV), Numbers 24:18 (ESV), Numbers 24:19 (ESV), Numbers 24:20 (ESV), Numbers 24:21 (ESV), Numbers 24:22 (ESV), Numbers 24:23 (ESV), Numbers 24:24 (ESV), Numbers 24:25 (ESV)

Long Bumpy Road pt. 3

GOING IN CIRCLES Turn #1 - PRIDE (v.1-12) - Pride can lead to embarrassment. - Pride comes before the fall. - stick with your burnt offerings. - God does what He wants. So ask what He wants. Turn…

Numbers 23:1 (ESV), Numbers 23:2 (ESV), Numbers 23:3 (ESV), Numbers 23:4 (ESV), Numbers 23:5 (ESV), Numbers 23:6 (ESV), Numbers 23:7 (ESV), Numbers 23:8 (ESV), Numbers 23:9 (ESV), Numbers 23:10 (ESV), Numbers 23:11 (ESV), Numbers 23:12 (ESV), Numbers 23:13 (ESV), Numbers 23:14 (ESV), Numbers 23:15 (ESV), Numbers 23:16 (ESV), Numbers 23:17 (ESV), Numbers 23:18 (ESV), Numbers 23:19 (ESV), Numbers 23:20 (ESV), Numbers 23:21 (ESV), Numbers 23:22 (ESV), Numbers 23:23 (ESV), Numbers 23:24 (ESV), Numbers 23:25 (ESV), Numbers 23:26 (ESV)

Long Bumpy Road pt. 2 (Numbers 22:22-41

(v.22-30) - God was angry with Balaam because he left for Israel. - Things weren't happening Balaam's way because God didn't want him to go. - Balaam was hurt because the talking donkey stepped on his…

Long Bumpy Road pt. 1 (Numbers 22:1-21)

• Be careful what you see! (v.1-6) - Be bold! - Step up and witness to people. • Be careful what you hear! (v.7-14) - Balak is doing everything by the book! - It's is easy to be "All For God" at first…

Its All Going To Burn! (2 Peter 3:1-18)

• Be focused in your faith and mind. (v.1) • People will say that The Bible is "out of date". (v.3-4) • God flooded them... He will flood us too! (v.5-6) • We are being stored up for a purpose. We will…

You've Been Warned! (2 Peter 2:1-22)

WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE?! (v.1-16) - There are people in the church that do bad. • Do not look to man for guidance. - Nothing new under the sun. • The pressure is on the church! • DIP OUT! - Protect…

Pause and Meditate (Psalm 22:1-31)

MAN'S DISTRESS AND GOD'S PAST DELIVERANCE (v.1-5) • Do not dismiss the distress. • Do not charge God foolishly. • Remember past deliverances. I AM KNOWN, BROKEN, AND SEEK THE LORD (v.6-21) • Scorned…

In Closing (1 Peter 5:1-14)

THE EXAMPLE (v. 1-4) - Peter starts to lay out the foundation of the Church. - It is so important for the church's foundation to be solid. - Remember there will be "fiery trials" in our life. • We…

What Does it Mean to be a Christian? (2 Peter 1:1-21)

• People are trying to discredit Peter. • Peter is equal to the people of The Faith. (v.1) • Have faith that you can do ANYTHING if you believe in Him. (v.2) • God gives us everything we need to serve…

Don't Forget What God Has Called You To Do! (1 Peter 4

• If you suffer in the flesh, then sin no longer has dominion in your life! (v.1) • Live a life worth living for the Lord. (v.3) • Don't give into debauchery and don't listen to the people that talk…

God's Love

• No matter what I EVER do, God will ALWAYS love me. Even if I turn my back to him! • God is amazing!

Romans 8:38 (ESV), Romans 8:39 (ESV)

Live Life Now! (Jeremiah 29:4-14)

• Jeremiah encourages to seek and trust the Lord. • Live abundantly even through tough circumstances. • Build homes (family), plant gardens (survival), marry and have kids (to populate). (v.5-6) •…

Finally! (1 Peter 3:8-22)

• Christians look foolish to the world because we are not all united together under 1 God. (v.8-9) • The reason Peter and Paul were so successful is because they were on the same page, even though they…

What Are You Looking For? (1 Peter 3:1-7)

• Women should show the love of God to their partner, even if they are not believers. Showing God's love is how you win the hearts of non-believers. (v.1) • Women need to be modest when going out. They…

01/03/12

• Let's be sensitive! • Let's be wise! • Let's be loving! • Have a meaningful conversation about what you believe and the belief of the person you are speaking with this week. - Who will I speak with?…

STAND STRONG! (1 Peter 1:1-12)

• We grow through sanctification. (v. 3) • You can't have real peace until you understand what real grace is. (v. 3) • What is the devil beating you down with? How can you be bold?