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“Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.” Hebrews 12:14, 15 Our spiritual enemy wants to plant small, seeds of offense that will grow into a root of bitterness. You can't control what people think about you, wh...

LESS OF WHAT YOU DON’T NEED AND MORE OF WHAT YOU DO! Part One Better is one handful with tranquility, than two handfuls with toil, and a chasing after the wind. Ecclesiastes 4:6 Be on your guard against all kinds of greed. Because life does not consist in an abundance of possessions. Luke 12:15 3 THOUGHTS ON ‘ONE HANDFUL IS ENOUGH’ Throw Out It becomes wrong when your stuff has you. It's wrong whe...

November 24. 2024 I WANT TO BE BLESSED BY GOD “For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike.”  Matthew 5:45 1.  BELIEVE GOD WANTS TO BLESS YOUR LIFE  “And God blessed them.”  Genesis 1:28 “For the eyes of the Lord move side to side, backward and forward throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely H...

Feels Like Home-pt 3 The Power of Mission Jesus said, “…GO and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.  Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you.  And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19, 20 NLT “Jesus traveled through all the cities and villages of that are...

November 10, 2024 FEELS LIKE HOME pt 2 The Power of Service Jesus said, “For even I, the Son the of Man, came here not to be served, but to serve others, and to give My life as a ransom for many.”  Matthew 20:28 NLT Christian: Those who are like Christ.  “Before the Passover celebration, Jesus…now showed the disciples the full extent of His love…the Father had given Him authority over everything…S...

FEELS LIKE HOME Part 1 WHAT’S our business and HOW’S business? “A man prepared a great fest and sent out many invitations.  When all was ready, he sent his servant around to notify the guests that it was time for them to come.  But they all began making excuses…so his master said, ‘Go out into the country lanes and behind hedges and urge anyone you find to come, so that the house will be full.”  L...

UNSTUCK: From Fatigue “Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new...

UNSTUCK: Failure 1. EVERY PERSON HAS SOME FAILURE Romans 3:23 “For everyone has sinned; we ALL fall short of God’s glorious standard.” 2.  EVERY FAILURE HAS WITHIN IT A CHOICE I’m either going to allow this failure to be HURTFUL and get stuck OR I’m going to allow it to be HELPFUL and move forward How do we choose to let failure block us, stop us, hurt us more and keep us stuck? --remain in the sh...

UNSTUCK: Comfort Zone COMFORT ZONES AREN’T ALWAYS COMFORTABLE. What they really are is FAMILIAR. “We fix our gaze on the things that cannot be seen.  For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things that we cannot see will last forever.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 The Christian life is many things, but BORING isn’t one of them. “In the Messiah, Christ, God leads us from place to place in one pe...

UNSTUCK: From Fear 1. We fear pain--   2. We fear loss--  3. We fear humiliation/embarrassment--   4. We fear people-- “For God has NOT given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self-discipline.”  2 Timothy 1:7 “Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.”  Proverbs 9:10 WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO ‘FEAR GOD?’ The Fear of the Lord...

Cues From The Kingdom: Principles from Jesus Part 2, How To Live A Satisfied Life? “I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” John 10:10 98% of people die unfulfilled God wants you to live an abundant life! 1) Find Your Burden Burden definition: your main responsibility. A specific aim or task. What impact do you want to make in this world and what do you care to see change in?...

Cues From The Kingdom: Principles From Jesus How Do I Love People I Don’t Like? “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love t...

Pastor Brad Johnson takes questions from the congregation.

WHAT CATCHES THE HEART AND WHAT CATCHES THE EYE OF GOD— Commitment THE POWER OF COMMITMENT My Commitments: Show my values Shape my life Determine my destiny “The eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those who hearts are fully committed to Him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9 Every Commitment has a PRICE Luke 14:26 "If you want to be My followers you must love Me more than your own father a...

WHAT CATCHES THE EYE AND HEART OF GOD Part 9 - Purpose Acts 13:36 "David served God's purpose in his generation." YOU KNOW YOU HAVE NOT YET FOUND THE PURPOSE FOR LIFE IF… …Life seems useless Ecclesiastes 1:2-4 "Life is useless, all useless. You spend your life working but what do you have to show for it? The world just stays the same." …Life seems tiring Ecclesiastes 1:3-8 "The sun rises and goes...

WHAT CATCHES THE EYE AND HEART OF GOD Faith pt 2 “For the eyes of the Lord roam throughout the earth, so that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His.” 2 Chronicles 16:9 (New American Standard Version) “Without faith it is IMPOSSIBLE to please God” Hebrews 11:6 1.  FAITH IS BELIEVING WHEN I DON'T SEE IT  “Some things you have to believe it, in order to see it."  2.  FAITH IS OB...

WHAT CATCHES THE EYE AND HEART OF GOD? Part 7 Surprises-part two 1. IT’S SURPRISING THAT GOD SPEAKS TO US Deism and Theism Deism suggests--God created the world much like clock maker would create a clock, and God wound it up and tossed it out into the universe to just let it run on its own. Theism suggests--God created the world much like a Father with children and He remains intimately involved w...

Finding Joy The Message In Our Messes “I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content...

Finding Joy Heaven Perspective Your focus and perception change your actions and outcomes. No one is more influential in your life than you are because no one talks to you more than you do. “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such thin...

WHAT CATCHES THE EYE AND HEART OF GOD Part 6 – Surprises! He loves SURPRISES! 1. It’s Surprising That God Let’s Us Choose Him, or Not! “The Lord gave this message to Jonah, son of Amittai; ‘Get up and go the great city of Nineveh! Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are.’ But Jonah got up and went in the opposite direction in order to get away from the Lord. H...

WHAT CATCHES THE EYE AND THE HEART OF GOD Faith “Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1 FAITH IS NOT HOPING THAT GOD CAN! IT IS KNOWING GOD WILL! And faith is SEEING what the human eye cannot see. 1. Even Small Faith Can Have Huge Impact “Jesus told them. "I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as sma...

What Catches the Eye and Heart of God Gratitude “Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving.” Psalm 107:22 “It is good to give thanks to the Lord” Psalm 92:1 WHEN ARE WE TO GIVE THANKS? 1. Give thanks for all the good that’s in your life “Everything good comes from God. Everything perfect comes from Him.” James 1:17 “Give thanks to God, for He is good.” Psalm 107:1 2. Give thanks every time you eat...

Transforming Habits: Small Changes, Eternal Impact Our decisions determine our direction, but our habits ensure we stay the course Many people have decided to do great things but haven’t developed the habits to do them. “An Encounter with Jesus sets you free, but habits with Jesus keep you free” “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.” Romans 7:15 Y...

WHAT CATCHES THE EYE AND HEART OF GOD Mercy and Compassion Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart. Matthew 11:29 1. A PREVAILING CHARACTERISTIC OF GOD IS HIS MERCY AND COMPASSION “I Am the God of compassion and mercy” Exodus 34:6 “The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.” Psalm 103:8 “He had compassion” Matthew 9:33 “He had compas...

WHAT CATCHES THE EYE AND HEART OF GOD? Part Two-Humility THE PROMISES OF GOD FOR THE HUMBLE: Proverbs 22:4 “True humility and fear of the Lord leads to riches, honor and a long life.” Proverbs 11:2 “Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” Proverbs 15:33 “Humility precedes honor.” James 4:10 “Get on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.” James 4:...