Kelly Hendrix

Jesus BFF of the Fearful

What are you afraid of? Luke 8:22-25 This passage is one of the busiest times of the life of Jesus. He says to the disciples lets go to the other side. A storm comes up as He sleeps. 1. Bad things will…

Luke 8:22 (NIV84)

Mission Sunday

Share Do you ever wonder why you do what you do? We get clear instructions in the Bible that we just don't follow. Why? Church is a verb- a movement of people with a simple message and simple mission.…

My BFF Jesus friend of sinners

Luke 7:31 Comparing what the children of the day were like. He says they are never satisfied. They said John the Baptist was bad because he was on a strict diet and they thought Jesus was bad because…

Luke 7:36 (NIV84)

The Incredible Supremacy of Jesus Christ

Paul opens this book by saying Christ is over him. He gives Christ all authority. He states he didn't come on his own he came in the will of God. Paul's greeting begins with describing these listeners…

Colossians 1:13 (NIV84)

BFF Can Jesus Really Be My BFF

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 How awful to feel abandoned by your friends. Psalms are about difficult times in life. Psalm 23 gives credit to God for being with him in the worst times of his life. Philippians…

Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NIV84), Luke 7:1 (NIV84)

The Ladder

Many references for this note. We are a nation of climbers. We think of success as a climbing of the ladder. We think we need to climb "out" of : despair, poverty, the pit, etc. Life is short. We all…

developing A Faith That Works: final Test

Whole book of James. Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret- Ambrose Pierce This is the final test. This is where the rubber meets the road. Is your faith alive…

Some Things Are Worth the Wait

James 5:7-11 Genuine faith must be acted out in our life. Genuine faith does these things: Things to remember when facing difficulty: 1 Difficulty,suffering, troubles, hardship and problems are all an…

James 5:7 (NIV84)

Developing a Faith That Works:God Loves You , But I'm Not So Sure

Loving the world is to hate God. You don't need to feel hate towards God but when we choose to love the world we become an enemy to God and He declares war against you. Isaiah54:5 God is our husband and…

James 4:1 (NIV84)

developing faith that works- This is Only A Test

James 1:1-25 Theme of James " Faith without works ( action) is useless". (James was the brother of Jesus.) Verse 22 says don't just listen or read the word. Ponder it. Figure out how you can DO it in…

James 1:1 (NIV84)

the Final Countdown

Impossible to be a fully devoted follower of Christ if we don't manage our finances as God instructs. Margin is what is between our load and our limit. Living without a financial margin is limiting what…

Malachi 3:7 (NIV84), Matthew 6:21 (NIV84)

In the Air Tonight

Money and marriage. As a united group following Christ we should be the best at handling marriage and money. The average couple conceal: Cash Minor purchase Bill statement Major purchase like a car…

Judges 6:1 (NIV84), Acts 5:1 (NIV84), Philippians 4:11 (NIV84), Hebrews 13:5 (NIV84)

Jump- bridle your discontentment with generosity

It is impossible to be a fully devoted Follower of Jesus and be financially lost. What is driving us financially? Is it discontent? Coscoitis? Walmartitis? We buy in impulse. And our society is full…

Matthew 6:21 (NIV84), 1 Timothy 6:6 (NIV84)

danger zone

We get into the danger zone when we get distracted. We start out knowing where we want to go but distraction gets us lost. Gods word had a lot to say about finances. Is we spend more then we make. If…

Proverbs 22:7 (NIV84), Matthew 6:21 (NIV84), Luke 16:13 (NIV84)

there is something more important than happiness

Joy is more important. Happy is dependent on external circumstances and joy is dependent in having Christ in you. These things can prevent you from being joyful: Selfishness James 3:16 Resentment Hebrews…

Luke 2:8 (NIV84)

preparation

Magi spent about 2 years traveling. Gifts were odd for a toddler. They were bringing gifts to a King. They went to Jerusalem and the king wasn't there. Panic ensues becuz Herod was afraid. All of Jerusalem…

Matthew 2:1 (NIV84)

dec 4 2011

Tsaddiyq righteous man. Uncompromising obedience to the law. Stressful situations are an opportunity to grow in righteousness. Stressful situations reveal the condition of our heart.

Matthew 1:18 (NIV84)

do you love me

Agape is willful love Phileo is kindred love Eros is passion love Storge is affection due to experience This interaction between them is agape from Jesus and phileo from Peter the 1st 2 times. The 3rd…

John 21:15 (NIVUK)