Abide and Respond Podcast

• Encourage the fathers on Father’s Day through David’s Psalm• Having tasted all the good and evil of life, David confesses, “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want” (Ps. 23:1).• This means that one who has the Lord as his/her shepherd will live the best life he/she can ever live.• How does God do that?• God provides restoration (vv. 2-3).• God provides protection (vv. 4-5).• David emphat...

• Encourage the fathers on Father’s Day through David’s Psalm• Having tasted all the good and evil of life, David confesses, “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want” (Ps. 23:1).• This means that one who has the Lord as his/her shepherd will live the best life he/she can ever live.• How does God do that?• God provides restoration (vv. 2-3).• God provides protection (vv. 4-5).• David emphat...

A Call to Praise A Cause for Praise A Culture of Praise

God is:My Provider who gives joy and an inheritance. My Counsleor who teaches and guides. My Comforter who brings hope and security.

Four Conditions: 1 A Hard Heart 2 A Shallow Heart 3 A Divided Heart 4 A Faithful Heart

Three Options:1 Some people have answers without much action. 2 Some people have religion without much compassion. 3 Some people make a difference with compassion in action.

Three Options:1 Some people have answers without much action. 2 Some people have religion without much compassion. 3 Some people make a difference with compassion in action.

Move Past Distractions: 1 Commitment 2 Cost 3 Calling

Some signs of pride:1 Carrying a lofty sense of entitlement, rationalized by achievement with a performance based identity. 2 Being overfocused on yourself, and not even realizing it.3 Seeing confession as not very necessary for you.

Throughout scripture, God talks to us about the Great Wedding Banquet or the Feast in the Kingdom of God. From the Old Testament to the New, God refers to the church as the bride of Christ and we are even told, “Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding support of the Lamb” (Rev 19:9). But the traditions of a wedding in the Galilean culture is significantly different to what we experience a...

Forgiveness Is:1 An undeserved gift to receive from God because Jesus paid the full price.2 A choice to let go of bitter resentment and at the same time uphold protection. 3 A clear, loving, and wise command from God.

Faithfulness:1 God values actions more than intentions.2 if you follow Jesus, then keep your word.3 It's easier to bring questions than contributions.4 The kingdom is greater than empty religion.

Who is this King?1 King Jesus is benevolent, including with people who are stuck. 2 King Jesus is humble, including with people who are disappointed. 3 King Jesus is victorious and invites everyone to confidently follow Him.

Good Friday Service

God's Kingdom:1 This life is not as important as the afterlife, so choose compassion over consumption. 2 There's no crossing over between heaven and hell. 3 If you could see heaven or hell for a few minutes, how much more would your life now be focused on Jesus and making Him known?

Kingdom Problem Solving:1 Resourceful with your options 2 Insightful with the impact 3 Incremental with development 4 Loyal with an undivided heart

Defining Moments:1 When you feel empty because you have been duped by the world and distanced yourself from God. 2 When you open your heart and receive the love and joy of Father God. 3 When Father God guides you and gives you His heart for people.

Are you fearful about using all of what God have given to you to bless others? God's desire is that we be faithful rather than fearful.

Growing in Prayer: 1 Your situation brings motivation as deep longings can become deep prayers. 2 God's heart is compassionate, and He welcomes you to boldly cry out to Him. 3 The kingdom advances with persistent prayers that are rewarded with God's presence.

1 Selfishness and materialism include desiresthat destroy relationships. 2 The purpose of your blessings is generosity, not greed. 3 Be rich toward God and hunger for righteousness.

Kingdom Shifts: 1 Hone in on what you need, not what you want. 2 You are responsible for your spiritual temperature. 3 Recalibrate your life with the return of Jesus as your North Star.

Kingdom Shifts: 1 Hone in on what you need, not what you want. 2 You are responsible for your spiritual temperature. 3 Recalibrate your life with the return of Jesus as your North Star.

Three types of people: Slackers have the heart but not the hands. Workers have the heart and the hands. Grumblers have the hands but not the heart.

1 Kingdom Seeds-An Intentional Investment 2 Kingdom Yeast- A Proactive Purpose 3 Kingdom Momentum- What's more exciting?

The Holy Spirit personally communicates with you, and fasting heightens your hearing. Real worship is when you make the shifts God wants and align with His plan. God wants you to incorporate fasting into your work, as you serve God and empower more people.