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THE DEVELOPMENT AND LEGACY OF A GODLY WOMAN MAY 9, 2021 è She hears the voice of the Lord • She didn’t flee. She listened more intently. (Even though this was her world changer!) (Luke 1:28; Luke 1:29, 30) è She faces and overcomes fear • Fear of the unknown (the “what ifs”) • Fear of negative opinions of others (Luke 1:31,34) • Fear of inadequacy of performance • Luke 1:35, 37 • Her responsibilit...

Wisdom’s Partners May 2, 2021 Session 9 Counterfeit “wisdom” (1 Corinthians 1:18-20; Genesis 3:6; John 8:44) Sources of God’s Wisdom: Father [Proverbs 1:7; James 1:5] Son [1 Corinthians 1:24; Colossians 2:3] Holy Spirit [1 Corinthians 2:6-15] Wisdom and its’ Partners Knowledge: Information collected under the filter of God’s truth Understanding: Spiritual insight on how true knowledge (information...

GOD’S RELATIONAL WISDOM APRIL 18, 2021 SESSION 8 è James 3:15 – James 4:10 è The fallen angel, agent of this world: 1 John 5:19 • The ultimate liar, the ultimate lie [satan; “you” are sovereign; the feeling; the fallout of fear, shame, strife (John 10:10) è The agenda of this world: 1 John 2:15, 16 • Appeal of the senses • Striving with wrong motives è The spiritual adultery of a self-absorbed age...

RECLAIMING YOUR MOUNTAINS APRIL 11, 2021 è The “Caleb Spirit” (Numbers 14:24) è A Different Spirit: Unlike his associates whose fear and unbelief brought weakness, failure, and their demise! è The Mountain of Unfinished Business • Reconnecting with an earlier calling/assignment (Joshua 14:6-14) • Realigning with the Presence and power of God and who you are in Him! Reordering our priorities. • His...

RESURRECTION HOPE HOPE: THE ETERNAL, INTERNAL FORCE OF LIFE THAT REACHES FOR A RESULT NOT SEEN YET. APRIL 4, 2021 è The Person of Hope …. 1 Peter 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,”; Romans 15:13 “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy...

è Review: Choosing Your Battles è Conflict, in this world, is inevitable! (John 16:33) è Wisdom discerns that forgiveness, reconciliation, trust are not the same. Reconciliation, restoration of a former relationship is not always possible or desired. (Amos 3:3; Acts 15:37-40) è Love: Fight for it! Love clears perspective; Love frees from fear (1 John 4:17,18); Love keeps doors open, bridges in pla...

è We are in a War (Ephesians 6:10-18). We must always dress in our armor. We will face opposition and we need to know how, when, where to engage. Sometimes, we need to “stand still and see the salvation of the Lord” [2 Chronicles 20:15-20]. Other times, we are to engage in righteous confrontation. Prayer and worship and the Word are always essential, because those are our connectors to the Lord’s...

Wisdom Clinic: Receiving Godly Wisdom Through Prayer February 14, 2021 Session 5 Review: Proverbs 4; James 1:5-7 Ephesians 1:15-23 Hope: A powerful spiritual force which reaches for a desired result. Don’t be afraid to Hope Again!! Guard against “thieves of Hope”: Circumstances, voices, etc. His Calling: follows His choosing you! A spiritual connection to relationships AND assignments. The riches...

Wisdom Clinic: True Wisdom: God’s Perspective February 07, 2021 Session 4 Review: Proverbs 4:5-7; Colossians 2:3; Proverbs 9:10 Wisdom and Perspective Are Inseparable The ability to see things as God sees them. Perspective: The ability to process issues and events from an overall Biblical viewpoint. When Facing a Challenging, Confusing or even Overwhelming Situation: Start and continue to come bac...

Wisdom Clinic: The Person And The Power Of Wisdom January 24, 2021 Session 3 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 – 1 Corinthians 2:1-16; Ephesians 3:10 Christ; the Personification of Wisdom; the True Gate to God’s Wisdom. (Colossians 2:3) The Cross: God’s Wisdom and Power To draw us back to Himself (2 Corinthians 5:18) To “expunge our” sins from the record! (2 Corinthians 5:19) To break sin and the flesh and th...

WISDOM CLINIC: DECISIONS THE BIBLE DOESN’T DIRECTLY ADDRESS JANUARY 17, 2021 SESSION 2 è Review: Proverbs 4:5-10; Proverbs 4:23 è Romans 14:23 …. “Whatever is not of faith ….” è God’s Word is Final Authority! But what about issues without direct revelation? è May not be a “One size fits all” matter (Romans 14:7-10) è Unchanging Principles • I belong to the Lord! (1 Corinthians 6:19, 20; Romans 14:...

Wisdom Clinic: Learning To Think And Act Biblically “Anger …. Productive Or Poisonous” January 10, 2021 Session 1 Ephesians 1:17; Colossians 1:9 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom: Proverbs 9:10 (Ultimate Respect for and Submission to) Christ is the Personification of True Wisdom (Colossians 2:3) Wisdom is the God-given ability to “see thigs as God sees them.” Wisdom has extremely hi...

DECEMBER 13, 2020 SESSION 2 “Those who have sat in darkness …. Have seen a GREAT LIGHT”! Isaiah 9:2; Matthew 4:16; Ephesians 5:8 è Review: Light …. God’s essential character; inherent in Who He Is and What He Does! (1 John 1:5-7) è Resistance to Light! (John 3:19) • Why? Lifestyle “has dark places” • Comfort, complacency • We “deceive ourselves” (James 1:22) • When we walk in darkness, ignoring, r...

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“Those who have sat in darkness …. Have seen a GREAT LIGHT”! Isaiah 9:2; Matthew 4:16; Ephesians 5:8 è “Arise, shine, for your LIGHT is come, and the Glory of the Lord is risen upon you.” (Isaiah 60:1) è Light – Essential for Life • First created (Genesis1:3) – “Let there be Light” • The essence of His Being! (1 John 1:5) • The Hope of His Coming (Isaiah 9:2) è Walking in the Light 1. Starts in ou...

“THE POWER OF GIVING THANKS” NOVEMBER 22, 2020 Giving Thanks Attracts The Attention Of God • Psalm 100:4 – Connects with His Presence Giving Thanks Changes Our Perspective On Our Circumstances! • James 1:2-4 Giving Thanks Changes Our Internal Atmosphere • Breaks the poison of self-absorption • Philippians 4:6, 7 Giving Thanks “Sets The Table” For Victory In Crisis – John 6:11 • 2 Chronicles 20:20-...

Pastor Steve Franklin speaks about forgiveness.

The Kingdom Of God Versus This World November 8, 2020 This world system: fallen, broken, under the influence of the evil one…. (1 John 5:19; 2 Corinthians 4:4) driven by deception, anger, pride, fear Believers are citizens of the Kingdom of God (John 3:3; Philippians 3:20) The Kingdom of God and the world system are in direct conflict with each other! John 18:36 (“My Kingdom” ….); 1 John 2:15 (Do...

“TRUST GOD: THE KEY TO DIRECTION NOVEMBER 1, 2020 è Faith and Trust è Proverbs 3:5, 6 – Trust: To place confidence, security • Can He be Trusted? • He KNOWS us! Psalm 139 • He LOVES us and has all knowledge of who and when and what about us!  Matthew 10:29, 30  Jeremiah 29:11 – “I know the plans I have for you ….” • He is with us – Now and Eternally (Hebrews 13:5) • Recognize our understanding i...

“Winning In Warfare” October 18, 2020 Session 5 2 Timothy 2:3, 4; Ephesians 6:10-18 Review Ephesians 6:16 – The Shield of Faith: What it was, what it is. Faith: Our weapon of defense! Faith is essential: Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:17; Romans 10:8, 9, 10 Faith overcomes the world! 1 John 5:4 Faith is a Gift of Grace: Ephesians 2:8, 9 Faith is our connection to the impossible: Matthew 17:20 Faith has i...

“Winning In Warfare” October 11, 2020 Session 4 2 Timothy 2:3, 4; Ephesians 6:10-18 Review The Shoes of Peace [internal order; state of inner rest] (Ephesians 6:15) Peace is the inner assurance, confirmation of being in line with the Spirit’s voice and direction. (See Colossians 3:15-17) What does “the disturbing of the peace” in our spirit mean? The flesh and the enemy are “peace disturbers”. Ask...

“Winning In Warfare” October 4, 2020 Sessions 3 Review: The Enemy Agenda: steal, kill, destroy (John 10:10) through lies; distraction; all out assault! “I can’t be a ‘part-time’ soldier in God’s Army” 2 Timothy 2:3, 4 “Engaged” or “Entangled”: One or the other! To be engaged: Recognize who you are! Your Identity; your inheritance; your assignment (soldier; under authority) What should I do to resp...

I/You/We = Soldiers: We are in a war; our unseen enemy must be resisted! (James 4:6-8) There are agendas for our demise!! (John 10:10; 1 Peter 5:8,9) è The enemy’s activities/methods • John 8:44: Lies; deception • Distraction, Entanglement: Mark 4:15; 2 Timothy 2:4  Can’t be soldier and civilian also. We serve at the pleasure of our Commander. • All out Assault: 1 Peter 5:8, 9 è What should I do...

I/You/We = Soldiers: We are in a war; our unseen enemy must be resisted! (James 4:6-8) There are agendas for our demise!! (John 10:10; 1 Peter 5:8,9) The enemy’s activities/methods John 8:44: Lies; deception Distraction, Entanglement: Mark 4:15; 2 Timothy 2:4 Can’t be soldier and civilian also. We serve at the pleasure of our Commander. All out Assault: 1 Peter 5:8, 9 What should I do to Respond?...

“HEARING THE VOICE OF GOD” AUGUST 16, 2020 SESSION 2 1 CORINTHIANS 2:6-16; JOHN 16:13-15 Review: He speaks; Our “hearing issues” Hindrances; Practical Approach: Praise and Thanksgiving; Invitation (Revelation 3:20) è Revelation 3:20; Remember Luke 11:11-13 è How Do We Hear the Voice of God • The Word (Logos, Scripture)  2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; John 6:63; Spirit Breathes Life to the Writ...