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Momentum- a study of the book of Acts

There was clarification around why Jesus had to suffer the way he did. The followers had to wait. Jesis said there is work to be done. Waiting on God develops a relationship of trust in Him and an appetite…

John 14:26 (NLT), Acts 1:6 (NLT), Acts 1:7 (NLT), Acts 1:8 (NLT), Acts 1:9 (NLT), Acts 1:14 (NLT), Acts 2:2 (NLT), Acts 2:3 (NLT), Acts 2:4 (NLT), Acts 2:14 (NLT), Acts 2:15 (NLT), Acts 2:16 (NLT), Acts 2:17 (NLT), Acts 2:18 (NLT), Acts 2:19 (NLT), Acts 2:20 (NLT), Acts 2:21 (NLT), Romans 8:26 (NLT), Romans 8:28 (NLT), 1 Corinthians 14:1 (NLT), 1 Corinthians 14:4 (NLT), 1 Corinthians 14:8 (NLT)

Finding the meaning of our trials

Jesus are you the one or are we to expect someone else? John wanted them to ask. God becomes different because our circumstances are different. Your peeception and need for God changes. Remember…

Matthew 11:6 (NLT), Matthew 11:11 (NLT), Mark 6:17 (NLT), Mark 6:18 (NLT), Mark 6:19 (NLT), Mark 6:20 (NLT)

Effective prayer

Elijah knew how to pray 1 ) Come close to God -spiritual intimacy -enjoyable relationship -lay aside some time completely for Him -care about talking to Him -is God waiting to feel your presence? -don't…

1 Kings 18:30 (NLT), Psalm 139:23 (NLT), Psalm 139:24 (NLT), John 1:1 (NLT), John 1:2 (NLT), John 1:3 (NLT), John 1:4 (NLT), John 1:5 (NLT), John 1:6 (NLT), John 1:7 (NLT), John 1:8 (NLT), John 1:9 (NLT), John 1:10 (NLT), John 1:11 (NLT), John 1:12 (NLT), John 1:13 (NLT), John 1:14 (NLT), John 1:15 (NLT), John 1:16 (NLT), John 1:17 (NLT), John 1:18 (NLT), John 1:19 (NLT), John 1:20 (NLT), John 1:21 (NLT), John 1:22 (NLT), John 1:23 (NLT), John 1:24 (NLT), John 1:25 (NLT), John 1:26 (NLT), John 1:27 (NLT), John 1:28 (NLT), John 1:29 (NLT), John 1:30 (NLT), John 1:31 (NLT), John 1:32 (NLT), John 1:33 (NLT), John 1:34 (NLT), John 1:35 (NLT), John 1:36 (NLT), John 1:37 (NLT), John 1:38 (NLT), John 1:39 (NLT), John 1:40 (NLT), John 1:41 (NLT), John 1:42 (NLT), John 1:43 (NLT), John 1:44 (NLT), John 1:45 (NLT), John 1:46 (NLT), John 1:47 (NLT), John 1:48 (NLT), John 1:49 (NLT), John 1:50 (NLT), John 1:51 (NLT), James 5:16 (NLT), James 5:17 (NLT), James 5:18 (NLT), James 5:19 (NLT)

Imagine the possibilities

Gods inclusive community -dont miss whom God has sent to bless you -Jesus loved the sinners too -conversion of the gentiles -he had a vision of inclusiveness -hospitality making space for someone you…

Acts 10:1 (NLT), Acts 10:2 (NLT), Acts 10:3 (NLT), Acts 10:4 (NLT), Acts 10:5 (NLT), Acts 10:6 (NLT), Acts 10:7 (NLT), Acts 10:8 (NLT), Acts 10:9 (NLT), Acts 10:10 (NLT), Acts 10:11 (NLT), Acts 10:12 (NLT), Acts 10:13 (NLT), Acts 10:14 (NLT), Acts 10:15 (NLT), Acts 10:16 (NLT), Acts 10:17 (NLT), Acts 10:18 (NLT), Acts 10:19 (NLT), Acts 10:20 (NLT), Acts 10:21 (NLT), Acts 10:22 (NLT), Acts 10:23 (NLT), Acts 10:24 (NLT), Acts 10:25 (NLT), Acts 10:26 (NLT), Acts 10:27 (NLT), Acts 10:28 (NLT), Acts 10:29 (NLT), Acts 10:30 (NLT), Acts 10:31 (NLT), Acts 10:32 (NLT), Acts 10:33 (NLT), Acts 10:34 (NLT), Acts 10:35 (NLT), Acts 10:36 (NLT), Acts 10:37 (NLT), Acts 10:38 (NLT), Acts 10:39 (NLT), Acts 10:40 (NLT), Acts 10:41 (NLT), Acts 10:42 (NLT), Acts 10:43 (NLT), Acts 10:44 (NLT), Acts 10:45 (NLT), Acts 10:46 (NLT), Acts 10:47 (NLT), Acts 10:48 (NLT)

How do we talk to holy God?

God and Jesus are discovered in community. Pray to the God that lasts forever. You belong and you are unique. He gives us perspective and protection, and provision.

Isaiah 55:8 (NLT), Isaiah 55:9 (NLT), Matthew 3:13 (NLT), Matthew 3:14 (NLT), Matthew 3:15 (NLT), Matthew 3:16 (NLT), Matthew 3:17 (NLT), Matthew 6:9 (NLT), Matthew 6:10 (NLT), Matthew 6:11 (NLT), Matthew 6:12 (NLT), Matthew 6:13 (NLT), Mark 14:36 (NLT)

what would it take to make Jesus the Lord of your life?

1) The gift of security -God won't dump you when you are not at your best -He is committed to us no matter what 2) The gift of discipline -grow your committment to Christ -we can not do it on our own…

Hebrews 12:4 (NLT), Hebrews 12:5 (NLT), Hebrews 12:6 (NLT), Hebrews 12:7 (NLT), Hebrews 12:8 (NLT), 1 Peter 1:3 (NLT), 1 Peter 1:4 (NLT), 1 Peter 1:5 (NLT), 1 Peter 1:6 (NLT), 1 Peter 1:7 (NLT), 1 Peter 1:8 (NLT), 1 Peter 1:9 (NLT)

spiritual drift

Pride- distorts ability to know what is real 2.Covering up wrongdoing. 3. Twists truth to accomdate yourself, blaming God for bad outcomes. 4. More concerned with pleasing man than God Prioritize, acknowledge…

3 keys to contentment

1.Rid your heart of jealousy "Jealousy and joy can not cohabitate." 2.Check your expectations at the door 3. Never forget your moment of grace

Matthew 20:1 (NLT), Matthew 20:34 (NLT)

Here' s a thought

1) live right no matter what 2) live with the right attitude: 1. Humility 2. Gentleness just because you're strong doesn't mean you rule in dominance 3. Patience- vision greater than the thought 3) Unity…

Ephesians 1:4 (NLT)

Celebrating God

I am blessedWe have been chosen before we choose Him.He chose you for a purposeYou have been redeemed I am blessedWe have been chosen before we choose Him.He chose you for a purposeYou have been redeemed