Church at The Mill

We need to know the… 1. The Person of The Revelation 2. The Purpose of The Revelation 3. The Process of The Revelation 4. The Promises of The Revelation    

 How do think/feel about people who do not know Christ? We were... 1. Hopelessly Rejected v.10a-b 2. Graciously Received v.10c 3. Beautifully Remade v.9a 4. Intentionally Released v.9b Spiritual Conversations Matter... My life before Christ… (Romans 3:23) I came to Christ when…(Romans 6:23) My life now with Christ… (Romans 5:1) How could I not want the same for you? (Romans 10:9-13)   Situational...

You must be present to win. Your presence matters with us because you are a part of a spiritual plan to form a special people with a sacrificial purpose. 1. A spiritual plan v.4-5a 2. A Special People v.5b 3. A Sacrificial Purpose v.5c Gather, Grow, Give, Go. Are you fully present?  

The presence of God in our lives requires our presence with Him. What does growth involve? 1. Discard the wicked v.1 2. Desire the Word v.2 3. Delight in the Lord v.33 Growth has to be fueled by the reality that He is better Discard. Drink. Delight.  

The presence of God moves you to be a witness for God. A Faithful Witness… 1.  Points Away From Self 2. Prepares the Way for Others to Receive Christ 3. Proclaims the Greatness of the Savior How Can You Be A Witness In 2025 Pray for the lost Put a reminder on your phone Plan for gospel opportunities

Are you a good gift receiver? From His fullness we receive:  1. A Saving Grace 2. A Sufficient Grace 3. A Superior Grace How have you received His grace?

What did He come to be? 1. He came to be US His humanity means He is… Fallen humanity’s representative Fallen humanity’s substitute Redeemed humanity’s example 2. He came to be NEAR 3. He came to be SEEN      - He came to be SEEN The ABC’s of the Word who became flesh He came to be seen.  Do you see Him?  

What is the story of Jesus in your life? Jesus coming to be WITH US is a story of… 1. Forthright Revelation v.6-8 2. Failed Recognition v.9-10 3.  Fatal Rejection v.11 4.  Faithful Reception v.12-13 Many of you say you recognize Him. Almost all of you would never attempt to reject Him. Most of you have claimed to have received Him. But what does the story of your life say?

This Christmas come with me on a journey to be with Him for He has promised to be with us! As John recounts the coming of Christ, He tells of… 1. His Identity v.1-2                -His Eternity                -His Unity                -His Deity 2. His Activity v.3 3. His Reality v.4-5 For the people of God Christmas is about Christ with us! Dwell upon and live in  His Identity… His Activity… and...

When you think of Exodus be… 1. Reminded of God’s Character v.1-9              Remember… Who He Is (v.6)                                          What He Does (v.7) 2. Reminded of God’s Covenant v.10-28 3. Reminded of God’s Christ v.29-35 Remember when you leave… -no veil between you and Him. -no veil between His glory in your life and those around you.  

When you’ve experienced rebellion and sin in your life, what should you want? We should want to be... 1. Discouraged by His Distance v.1-11 2. Fond of His Favor v.12-17      Moses says… I need your favor to Go (v.12 & 15)                                  I need your favor to Know (v.13)                                 I need your favor to Show (v.16) 3. A Glimpse of His Glory v.18-23  

Jason Johnson, Church Engagement and Mobilization Christian Alliance for Orphans Everyone can do Something What's my Something?

Dr. Wess Stafford, Former president and CEO of Compassion International and an advocate for children shares his testimony and why he is an advocate for children in poverty.   As the son of missionaries to the Ivory Coast, Wess grew up as one of the village children cared for by a wise and loving African “extended family.” But his young heart was often broken as he watched his African friends die f...

Acts 1:1-14 1. Faith That Produced Obedience 2. Passion That Produced Unity 3. Desperation That Produced Prayer 4. The Spirit That Produced Power  

Exodus 32:7-35 Four responses to sin… 1. The Sovereign Response  v.7-10, 33-35 2. The Savior’s Response  v 11-20, 28-32 3. The Sinful Response  v. 22-24 4. The Saving Response v. 25-27 Common cows worth killing: Infatuation with comfort/pleasure/experiences/ entertainment Consumed with goals/dreams/success/status Unhealthy dependence on human relationships Sexual sin (flirting/sexting/porn/fornica...

To worship an idol is to replace God with something or someone else What is an idol? Anything you love more than God Anything you fear more than God Anything you trust more than God Anything you serve more than God Idolatry is... 1. Distrust of God (v. 1) 2. Disobedience to God (v. 2-4a) 3. Distortion of God (v. 4b-6) - Do not believe you are immune from idols in your life. Run to Christ…and Chris...

Three Truths: 1. The Source of all Storms (v. 19-22) 2. The Source of our Sorrow (v. 23) 3. The Source of our Strength (v. 24-28) Three Sources of Strength: The Promise of God (v. 24) The Presence of God (v.25-27) The Purposes of God (v. 28) How does God use storms?  To display His great power and might To bring judgment To bring repentance and grow faith The world focuses on the size of the storm...

2 Corinthians 8:10-11 More Than Ever God has blessed us. More Than Ever our community needs the gospel. More Than Ever we must do something about it. Paul teaches us that… 1. Beginning Requires Conviction (v.10) 2. Finishing Requires Commitment (v.11) - If you are a part of our church and made a MTE commitment, please finish the task. - If you are a part of our church and you did not make a commit...

God designed us physically and spiritually to work and rest. 2 Final Instructions: 1. Work for His Glory (v.1-11) 2. Rest for His Glory (v.12-18) When we look at the Sabbath: We Look Up We Look In We Look Back We Look Forward We Look Out!  

Exodus 30 Moses is given four finishing touches: 1. The Incense of Intercession          (v.1-10, 34-38)       - Prayer was the primary purpose of the altar       - We need a high priest who prays for us 2. The Payment of Provision (v.11-16) 3. The Continuation of Cleansing (v.17-21) 4. The Aroma of Anointing (v. 22-33) Does your life have the the aroma of Christ?

Exodus 29 When God calls someone to Himself... 1. Their Soul must be Cleansed (v.1-4) 2. Their Self must be Clothed (v.5-9) 3. Sin must be Covered (v.10-18) 4. Their Service must be Consecrated (v. 19-34) Application of an Ordination: 1. Is your soul clean? 2. Is your self clothed? 3. Is your sin covered? 4. Is your service consecrated?

Exodus 28  1. Clothed For His Glory - The office of the High Priest  - The outfit of the High Priest  Verses to note: v.2-3-Requirement of God v.12-Remembrance before God v.29-Representation before God v.30-Request before God v.38-Redemption before God v.40-Reverence before God 2. Clothed In His Glory The outfit of The Great High Priest  3. Clothed By His Glory 4. Clothed For His Glory - Spiritual...

Exodus 27 Notice... I. The Lessons from the Altar. v.1-8 The altar is physical reminder of… The Fear of God The Forgiveness of God II. The Lessons from the Courtyard.     v.9-19 III. The Lessons from the Lamp and Oil v.20-21 Is there room in the spaces of your life for …the fear of God? …the forgiveness of God? …the favor of God? …the fellowship of God? …the faithfulness of God? …faithfulness to G...

Plans Matter A great question to ask: What does this teach us about God? We learn: 1. The Demand and Desire for the Tabernacle Display the Faithfulness of God 2. The Design and Detail of the Tabernacle Display the Glory of God 3. The Distance and Division of the Tabernacle Display the Holiness of God Drawing Near Holding Tighter Helping One Another  

Exodus 25 Do you thirst for the presence of God? We see... 1. The Focus of Preparing for His Presence (v.8) 2. The Funding of Preparing for His Presence (v.1-9) 3. The Furnishings of Preparing for His Presence (v.10-40)  -The Ark -The Table -The Lampstand