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James 3:1-12 (p. 1044) Matthew 15:10-11 (p. 841) The Big Idea: Your words tell the real story. If Jesus is Lord of your life then He needs to be Lord of your LIPS. 1. Your words impact OTHER PEOPLE. Ephesians 4:25-32 (p. 1008) Proverbs 18:21 (p. 557) Colossians 4:2-6 (p. 1017) 2. Your words impact the FUTURE. James 3:3-5 (p. 1044 ) 3. Your words impact YOU. Psalm 43:5 (p. 485) Psalm 95:2 (p. 514)...

2 Corinthians 10:3-6 (p. 998) The Big Idea: To fight for your life effectively, you must get your mind around the realities of war. We have 3 Enemies That Must Be Demolished or Destroyed: 1. STRONGHOLDS 2. ARGUMENTS 3. PRETENSIONS Nothing great has ever been done with half of someone’s HEART. Proverbs 23:7 (p. 562) You can change the way you FEEL by changing the way you THINK. Colossians 3:1–2 (p....

Series Big Idea: Because God’s greatest gift to you is His Presence, the sensible gift to give Him is yours. Romans 12:1-8 (p. 975) The Big Idea: THINK + FAITH = VISION The Journey of the Self ● Our natural impulse is an elevated sense of SELF-IMPORTANCE. ● Clarity comes from being GOD-LABELED rather than SELF-LABELED. ● Comparison is a FOOL’S GAME. ● Your best self is found and fulfilled in conne...

Series Big Idea Because God’s great Christmas gift to you was His Presence, the sensible gift to give Him is yours. Romans 12:1-3 Galatians 2:20 The Big Idea: Transformation is both a continual struggle and a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit. Verse 1 urgently calls for a DECISIVE commitment. Verse 2 reveals how to PRACTICE that commitment. Two Parts of Practicing our Commitment: 1. Do not CONF...

The Big Idea: Because God’s incredible Christmas Gift to you is His Presence, the sensible gift for you to give Him is yours. Romans 12:1-3 God is the RELENTLESS and SELFLESS Giver. We respond to God by, through, and because of His MERCY. In view of His gift to us, our gift to Him is our BODIES. ● James 1:26 ● James 2:14-19 We offer our gift ALIVE. And our gift is to be: 1. HOLY Galatians 2:20 2....

Titus 3:3-8 (p. 1031) The Big Idea: Legalism is a fool’s game that no one can win. THE LIE OF LEGALISM: - You have to be GOOD to get to GOD. - You have to be FIXED to be FORGIVEN. Legalism says that TRANSFORMATION comes before RELATIONSHIP. Jesus says that RELATIONSHIP comes before TRANSFORMATION He SAVES us. We do NOTHING. Ephesians 2:8 (p. 1006) The Lure of Legalism: We come to Him through GRACE...

The Big Idea: Pretending you are someone you aren’t is toxic to everyone, including you. Matthew 7:3-5 (p. 832) Matthew 23:5-7; 11-15; 23-28 (p. 849) Hypocrite - “MASK WEARER” Hypocrite - One who lays aside their true IDENTITY for a false one. The worst kind of hypocrites not only exaggerate their own GOODNESS, but also others’ FAILURES. What Hypocrisy is Not: - It is not when somebody fails your...

The Big Idea: God will judge you the way you judge others. Matthew 7:1-5 (p. 832) The message of Jesus is clear: “Whatever you do, don’t JUDGE people!” Judgmentalism is the practice of personal CONDEMNATION. We Are Judgmental When We: - Assume the worst construction of their MOTIVES. - Pour cold water on their DREAMS - Are ungenerous toward their MISTAKES The opposite of judgmentalism is not apath...

Please Welcome with us Scott Hanson from Live Dead! As we listen to him and his story, consider these thoughts about "Living Life on Mission" -How can you be more intentional with the daily rhythm of your life to serve your oikos? -Who in your oikos would be most impacted by your story? Why and have they heard it? -What are some barriers in your life that could be removed in order to serve your oi...

Big Idea: Join the Add:Venture 2 Corinthians 8:7 (p. 996) “Money is not intended to be a source of security- it is intended to be a source of blessing.”

Matthew 6:19-34 (p. 832) The Big Idea: Your focus will determine your path. The EYES are the most critical anatomical part of grace giving. Be Careful Little Eyes What You See: • What do your eyes see as your TREASURE BOX? • Where do your eyes look when you WORRY? • What MASTER does your eye look to for counsel? There is a relationship between who you serve and what you WORRY about. 2 Corinthians...

2 Corinthians 8:1-9 (p. 997) The Big Idea: God’s grace can take you and your giving further than you can even imagine. Matthew 6:21 (p. 832) Malachi 3:10-12 (p. 823) The tithe is the foundation of TRUST. The tithe is a test of God’s CHARACTER. The tithe is the secret sauce of FINANCIAL freedom. Not all giving requires GRACE. Among Christians, there are: • TAKERS • TIPPERS • TITHERS • GRACE GIVERS...

The Big Idea: The most powerful thing you can do with your mouth is confess. Psalm 32:1-11 (p. 477) Four Ingredients of a Blessed Life: 1. Your core BROKENNESS is forgiven. 2. Your past FAILURES are covered. 3. Your present STRUGGLES are not kept on a scoreboard. 4. Your way of life is FULL DISCLOSURE with God. Confession: to say what GOD SAYS. 1 John 1:6-10 (p. 1054) You can CLAIM or you can CONF...

James 3:1-15 (p. 1044) The Big Idea: As goes the taming of the tongue, so goes all other spiritual progress. 4 Amazing Facts: 1. The tongue is DISPROPORTIONATELY powerful. James 1:26 (p. 1043) 2. The tongue is INHERENTLY evil. James 3:6 (p. 1044) James 3:8 (p. 1044) 3. The tongue is HUMANLY untamable. James 3:7-8 (p. 1044) Exodus 4:10-11 (p. 50) 4. The tongue is CONTRASTINGLY productive. James 3:9...

The Big Idea: The substance of my words reveals the nature of my heart. Proverbs 18:21 (p. 557) Matthew 12:33-37 (p. 838) THREE TRUTHS ABOUT MY WORDS: 1. My WORDS reveal ME. Psalm 141:3 (p. 537) Psalm 39:1 (p. 482) Proverbs 17:28 (p. 557) 2. My WORDS affect OTHERS. Proverbs 26:18-19 (p. 565) Luke 6:41-45 (p. 886) 3. My WORDS build MONUMENTS. 2 Timothy 1:3,5 (p. 1027)

The Big Idea: Your words have enormous influence over the outcomes of your life. Proverbs 18:20-21 (p. 557) Two Points: 1. Words connect us to God. John 1:1-5;14 (p. 911) Psalm 107:19-20 (p. 522) Romans 10:8-11; 13 (974) Matthew 12:31-37 (p. 838) 2. Words connect us to each other. Prov. 18:21-22 (p. 557) Ephesians 5:25-27 (p.1009)

The Big Idea: Walking with God is not only possible, it should be our expectation. 1 Samuel 10:6-9 (p. 236) In the Old Testament, life IN THE SPIRIT is a rare thing, but in the New Testament, it is a COMMON thing. - Acts 1:8 (p. 935) - Acts 2:16-21 (p. 936) Our ability to hear God is highly dependent on a CONVERSATIONAL relationship with God. - Proverbs 3:5-6 (p. 543) THREE COMMON MISTAKES: 1. The...

2 Corinthians 6:14-18 (p. 996) The lie she believes before marriage and he believes after: - SPIRITUAL MISMATCHES do not matter. 4 Levels That Couples Relate to Each Other: 1. PHYSICAL 2. INTELLECTUAL 3. EMOTIONAL 4. SPIRITUAL Gut-Check Questions: 1. Can they describe a specific time or era where they accepted Christ’s gift of FORGIVENESS? 2. If they were put on trial for being a COMMITTED followe...

1 Corinthians 13:4-8a (pg. 988) Lie we believe before marriage: - There is ONLY ONE PERSON that is meant for me. Lie we believe after marriage: - I must have married the WRONG PERSON. Marriage is about DECISIONS and ACTIONS. 1 Corinthians 13 is not the love chapter it is the WORK chapter.

Ephesians 5:21-33 pg. 1009 Lie we believe before marriage: “I have to be married to be HAPPY and FULFILLED.” 1 Corinthians 7:7 (MSG) pg. 983 Lie we believe after marriage: “My husband or wife MUST MAKE ME happy and fulfilled.” - He needs RESPECT; she needs LOVE. 5 Ways to Love Your Wife: 1. Be CLOSE 2. Be OPEN 3. Be UNDERSTANDING 4. Be COMMITTED 5. Be CAPTIVATED 5 Ways to Respect Your Husband: App...

The Big Idea: The Jesus makes us part of something far bigger than we realize. John 17:20-26 Jesus prays that we be ONE. What does that mean? - Same NATURE - INDISTINGUISHABLE from each other yet incredibly diverse How We Experience Oneness? - Common ROOT - Common FRUIT Who Is Eligible? - Anyone who has experienced FAILURE. Three Goals: 1. More people being born again than being born 2. The Church...

The Big Idea: Jesus is praying for you. John 17:6-19 (p. 929) The Kind of People Who Change Their World: -Those who BELONG to Jesus. -Those OBEDIENT to God’s Word. -Those that have huge FAITH in God. How Jesus Prays for You (9-19) -That you be PROTECTED in the world -That you PREVAIL in the world -That you be ONE with other believers in the world -That you be HOLY in the world The world is changed...