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Our vision is to see cities transformed by equipping people to know Christ, experience community, and INFLUENCE CULTURE. INFLUENCE Influence is the ability to have an effect on someone or something. They love to sit at the head table at church dinners, basking in the most prominent positions, preening in the radiance of public flattery, receiving honorary degrees, and getting called ‘Doctor’ and ‘...

7Citychurch.com Our vision is to see cities transformed by equipping people to know Christ, experience community, and influence culture. I Dream of a Church. I dream of a church that inspires community. A place where people do not stand alone but are united by the common ground of the cross of Christ. I dream of a community of Christ followerswho experience life transformed by Christ and committed...

Nehemiah: Rebuilding the Wall of Jerusalem The first chapter of the Book of Nehemiah introduces the book bearing his name as a resident of Susa, the capital of the Persian Empire. When Nehemiah heard that the walls of Jerusalem were still broken down more than a half-century after the completion of the rebuilding of the temple, he “sat down and wept,” fasting and praying before God (Neh. 1:4). Imp...

7citychurch.com “Worship” is defined as, “to regard with great extravagant respect, honor, or devotion.” Way Maker Miracle Worker Promise Keeper Light in the darkness My God, that is who You are “But his brothers hated Joseph because their father loved him more than the rest of them. They couldn’t say a kind word to him.” —Genesis 37:4 “One night Joseph had a dream, and when he told his brothers a...

“Now you are no longer strangers to God and foreigners to heaven, but you are members of God’s very own family, citizens of God’s country, and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian.” —Ephesians 2:19 “The truth is, we all have quirks and annoying traits. But community has nothing to do with compatibility. The basis for our fellowship is our relationship to God: We’re family.” —Ri...

Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. You live this way already, and we encourage you to do so even more. 2 For you remember what we taught you by the authority of the Lord Jesus. God’s will is for you to be holy… —1 Thessalonians 4:1-3a Three Ways God Calls us to Character: 1.) Morally God’s will is...

But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called youout of the darkness into his wonderful light. 10 “Once you had no identity as a people; now you are God’s people. Once you received no mercy; now you have received God’s mercy. —1 Peter 2:9-10 What does it me...

Two Keys to Encounter God’s Power: Impossible Prayers Joshua 10:8 (NLT) – “Do not be afraid of them, for I have given you victory over them. Not a single one of them will be able to stand up to you.” Joshua 10:12-13 (NLT) – “On the day the Lord gave the Israelites victory over the Amorites, Joshua prayed to the Lord in front of all the people of Israel. He said, ‘Let the sun stand still over Gibeo...

Be Born of the Spirit John 3:3 (NLT) – “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.” John 3:5-8 (NLT) – “I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit. 6 Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life. 7 So don’t be surprised when I say, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 The wi...

Three Insights from Moses about God’s Presence: Moses Valued God’s Presence Go up to this land that flows with milk and honey. But I will not travel among you, for you are a stubborn and rebellious people. If I did, I would surely destroy you along the way.” 4 When the people heard these stern words, they went into mourning and stopped wearing their jewelry and fine clothes. 5 For the Lord had tol...

*We don’t connect the PLACE we want to the PATH we’re on. * Three Warnings Lights: 1. The Attitude of Judging When we judge, our misinformed assumptions produce misguided accusations. Don’t speak evil against each other… —James 4:11 Don’t speak evil against each other, dear brothers and sisters. If you criticize and judge each other, then you are criticizing and judging God’s law. But your job is...

13 Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. 16 Therefore confess your...

Three Types of Conflict: 1. External Conflict What is causing the quarrels and fights among you?… —James 4:1 2. Internal Conflict What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don’t they come from the evil desires at war within you? You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others have, but you can’t get it, so you fight and wage war to take it aw...

If you are wise and understand God’s ways… —James 3:13 So give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice and to know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?” —1 Kings 3:9 “I will do what you have asked. I will give you more wisdom and understanding than anyone has ever had before or will ever have again. 13 I will al...

Three Truths about the Tongue: 1 - The Tongue is Powerful James 3:3-5a (NLT) – We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. 4 And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong. 5 In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. James 3:2b (NLT) – For if we could control our tong...

James: Practical Faith for Tough Times Hearing Jesus, Seeing Jesus, and Being like Jesus My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness. Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to s...

Three Questions to Help You Handle Hardship 1. What Form Does My Hardship Take? A. Trials James 1:2 (NLT) – Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. A. Temptations James 1:12a (NLT) – God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. James 1:13-15 (NLT) – And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is...

Prov. 31:10b She is more precious than rubies. Prov. 3:15 She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Luke 7:36 One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and reclined at table. 37 And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster...

The Habits of Hope: 1. Welcome the Holy Spirit’s Presence Genesis 1:1-2 (NLT) – In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. Romans 15:13 (NLT) – I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in...

THE HOPE OF HEAVEN Genesis 12:2-3 – I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you.” Romans 4:19-21 – Abraham didn’t focus on his own impotence and say, “It’s hopeless. This hundred-year-old body could...

Sermon Notes: Psalm 42:5 (NIV) – Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Genesis 12:2-3 (NLT) – I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on ea...

Join us as we hear a message from Pastor Stephen about "Finding Comfort in Crisis". - Two Ways God Comforts us in Crisis - 1.God’s Presence Isaiah 41:10a (MSG) – Don’t panic. I’m with you. There’s no need to fear for I’m your God. In a Manger in Bethlehem, He is God WITH Us At the Cross of Calvary, He is God FOR Us On the Day of Pentecost, He Became God IN Us 2. God’s Protection Matthew 8:26a (NLT...