fuse: take the land, week 6

GROW UP! 1 we must remember the past 2 we must see God's active hand 3 we must choose who we follow

Joshua 24:1 (NIV)

all in, week 4

When we are truly all in, then we're willing to go all out! Three things that propel us to action: 1 belief 2 behavior 3 boldness

Acts 3:6 (NLT), Acts 4:29 (NLT)

fuse: take the land, week 3

Remember the Word. Take the land Posture predicts portion What's my posture towards God? What's your posture towards others?

Matthew 16:18 (NLT), Matthew 28:18 (NLT), Matthew 28:19 (NLT), Matthew 28:20 (NLT)

all in, week 3

Giving it all I've got A growing relationship with Jesus is intentional, not accidental Two MYTHS that can keep us stuck: 1 I'm great right now 2 God will never ask me to do anything difficult Many…

Genesis 17:9 (NLT), Mark 12:30 (NLT), Luke 22:42 (NLT), Philippians 3:10 (NLT)

take the land, week 2

Remember the Word. Take the land. 1 KNOW that God will go first 2 EXPECT miracles 3 FOLLOW His lead in taking our next step 4 TELL the next generation

Joshua 3:1 (NLT), Joshua 4:6 (NLT), Matthew 16:18 (NLT), Matthew 28:18 (NLT)

fuse: take the land, week 1

TAKE THE LAND! 1 recognize the land that God has given us What's the land God wants me to take in my life? 2 recognize the kind of people God uses to take the land 3 recognize that God has gone before…

Joshua 1:1 (NLT), Matthew 16:18 (NLT), Matthew 28:18 (NLT)

all in, week 1

With ALL my heart A growing relationship with Jesus is intentional, not accidental Four facts about this: 1 if I'm financially connected I'll be emotionally connected 2 my money declares my master 3…

Proverbs 3:9 (NLT), Malachi 3:10 (NLT), Matthew 6:21 (NLT), Matthew 6:24 (NLT), Mark 12:30 (NLT), 2 Corinthians 9:6 (NLT)

fuse 2012: week 1

Growing things change; healthy things grow Remembering God's faithfulness fuels our anticipation Pray for 2012 Fuse: weekly average for 2012: 300 volunteer average: 100 100 salvations!!! Don't just…

Deuteronomy 31:1 (NLT), Psalm 37:5 (NLT)

party, week 2

One of the greatest parties of all time! 1 Jesus cares 2 because Jesus cares, we should care Why people don't "get this"! 1 they don't know 2 they don't believe 3 we won't go

Ezekiel 37:1 (NLT), Luke 14:15 (NLT), 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT)

party, week 1

Can't the party get started? 2 questions I need to ask about my life creation or Creator? apathy or adjustments? Adjustments that were made: A acknowledge what was ruined B submission to the Word of…

1 Kings 18:16 (NIV), 1 Kings 18:25 (NIV), Romans 12:1 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 11:23 (NIV)

fuse: the good news, week 2

The Gospel is the power of God for salvation The Gospel is a mental lozenge that God intends for us to use daily we need to be REMINDED of who God is we need to be REMINDED of who we are by nature We…

Exodus 34:6 (NIV), Romans 1:16 (NIV), Romans 8:15 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 15:1 (NIV), 2 Corinthians 5:16 (NIV), Ephesians 2:1 (NIV), Ephesians 2:4 (NIV)

the life of job: a story of hope, week 7

I need to begin to see people as God sees people 1 see as God sees A sin B separation C suffering 2 feel what God feels 3 do what God says 4 celebrate like God celebrates

Job 1:1 (NLT), Job 42:12 (NLT), Job 42:14 (NLT), Luke 15:1 (NLT), Luke 15:3 (NLT), 2 Peter 3:9 (NLT), Revelation 7:9 (NLT)

fuse: the good news, week 1

The Gospel=the power of God for salvation The Gospel=good news The Gospel=about Jesus The good news is so good because the bad news is so bad 1 the reality of sin 2 penalty for sin 3 cancellation of…

Romans 1:16 (NLT), 1 Corinthians 15:1 (NLT), 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT), Colossians 2:13 (NLT)

the life of job: a story of hope, week 6

IT'S NOT ABOUT ME If I want to be blessed then I've got to understand that "it's not about me!' I can begin to grasp this as I place my focus on: 1 The Church - we can view the Church in two different…

Job 38:1 (NLT), Job 38:16 (NLT), Job 38:34 (NLT), Job 39:1 (NLT), Job 39:26 (NLT), Job 40:15 (NLT), Job 41:8 (NLT), Job 42:12 (NLT), Matthew 16:18 (NLT), Matthew 22:37 (NLT), Mark 16:15 (NLT), John 17:15 (NLT), 1 Peter 4:10 (NLT)

the life of Job: a story of hope, week 5

I must push past the performance trap questions we should all examine: 1 do I find it hard to believe that Jesus loves me? 2 do I feel like I'm always disappointing Jesus? (no 3) 4 does it seem like…

Job 1:1 (NLT), Job 4:6 (NLT), Job 5:6 (NLT), Job 8:4 (NLT), Job 42:12 (NLT), Matthew 4:18 (NLT), Matthew 11:28 (NLT), Luke 13:34 (NLT), Titus 3:3 (NLT)

fuse: interesting facts about the bible

All our desires our ultimately satisfied by hearing God 1 it's not about me A His character B His history C His redemption 2 it defines me 3 it's the only thing you can read with the power to change your…

Genesis 1:1 (NLT), Exodus 34:6 (NLT), Ephesians 1:7 (NLT), 2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT), Hebrews 4:12 (NLT), Revelation 22:20 (NLT)

the life of job:a story of hope, week 4

1 the Bible 2 the Holy Spirit 3 the Church 4 other people 5 the Invitation 5 things to look for in a church A "open your Bible" B "repent" C "come home" D "be reconciled" E

Job 38:3 (NLT), Job 40:1 (NLT)

the life if job: a story of hope, week 3

I have stewardship,God has ownership 1 I finally put God first through tithing 2 make a commitment to get out of debt 3 I chose generosity over greed!

Leviticus 27:30 (NLT), Job 1:1 (NLT), Job 1:20 (NLT), Job 42:12 (NLT), Proverbs 21:5 (NLT), Proverbs 21:20 (NLT), Malachi 3:10 (NLT), 1 Timothy 6:17 (NLT)

fuse: god is, week 5

LORD, liar, or lunatic? God is boss!!! Never get used to Jesus See Jesus=see God Knowing Jesus=knowing God is VICTORIOUS!!!!! We live our lives from victory, not for victory!

Romans 8:38 (NLT), 1 Corinthians 15:53 (NLT), Colossians 1:15 (NLT), Hebrews 1:1 (NLT)

the life of job: a story of hope, week 2

Don't waste your life 1 God is good A misery B motivation C realization 2 our time is limited 3 your life matters

Job 10:20 (NLT), Job 22:22 (NLT), Matthew 25:14 (NLT), Galatians 6:7 (NLT)

fuse: god is, week 4

Observe, interpret, apply Seeing Jesus=seeing God Knowing Jesus=knowing God Jesus is a humble servant 1 Christ chose humility 2 Christ pursues us in our filth 3 Christ gives up on NO ONE 4 Christ was…

John 13:1 (NLT), John 14:8 (NLT), Colossians 1:15 (NLT)

the life of job: a story of hope, week 1

Don't give up on the God who's never given up on you 1 life is hard 2 God is still God 3 Don't give up

Job 19:25 (NIV), Job 42:12 (NIV)

fuse: god is, week 3

Observe, interpret, apply Seeing Jesus=seeing God Knowing Jesus=knowing God Jesus is merciful 1 We are also caught in our sin 2 We too deserve death 3 Jesus is our ONLY defense 4 Jesus forgives & establishes…

fuse: God is, week 2

Observe, interpret, apply God is authoritative Prayer: when were done, authority won't be a dirty word Do I trust Jesus is in control??? Do I believe He can forgive sins??? Only He can give us eternal…

fuse: God is, week 1

Observe, interpret, apply See Jesus=see God Know Jesus=know God Immanuel=God with us GOD IS HERE! 1 God wants to be known 2 God empathizes with us 3 God isn't intimidated by our brokenness, sinfulness,…