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21 Days of Extraordinary Prayer SCRIPTURE FED, SPIRIT LED, WORSHIP BASED Psalm 73:25-26 But as for me, I almost lost my footing. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone. (v.2) Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason? I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain. (vv. 13-14) Then I went into your sanctuary, O God, and I finally und...

The Big Idea: Following Jesus into the wild requires us to reject lies and embrace the obvious Romans 1:18-25 Today: What is the PURPOSE of the Wrath of God Why there is NO LEGITIMATE EXCUSE A SIMPLE PROCESS to change your life God’s heart is ALWAYS seeking to drive us back to Him through repentance. It is ALWAYS for our good and not for destruction. Why there is no excuse: Because the only way to...

Romans 1:1-6; 16-17 The Big Idea: The adventure of a lifetime begins with knowing “why.” The Apostle Paul’s “Why”: ● I know WHO I am. ● I know WHOSE I am. ● I know MY CALLING. ● I know what REALLY MATTERS. The life of adventure is BY FAITH from start to finish. Galatians 2:20 Response: ● Find my WHY in Christ alone. ● Embrace MY CALLING. ● GIVE MY LIFE TO the person and work of Jesus.

Matthew 18:1-5 The Big Idea: Becoming great is the hardest simple thing you will ever do. Overview: ● God’s idea of greatness ● The doorway to greatness ● How to live a great life Romans 8:14-17 Abba (Aramaic)- Typically the first word spoken by a child. (Like “dada.”) Adoption to sonship - Full legal standing of an adopted male in Roman culture. The Doorway to Greatness - Matthew 18:3 This childl...

Hebrews 7:17-28 ● Why do we need a Priest? ● How is Jesus Christ the Priest we need? ● What difference will it make if you receive Him as Priest? V25 - a key word that talks about Jesus’ work - “Intercede.” “For years I looked at life like a case at law. It was a series of proofs. When you were young you proved how brave you were, or smart. Then later on what a good lover you are. Later you prove...

John 8:54-59 Exodus 3:13-15 The Big Idea: Jesus is the eternal I Am who is a “right now” Redeemer. ● Jesus is the Eternal God who met with Moses. ● “I Am” is only a fraction of the identity of Jesus. ● God defines His name in Exodus 6:1-8 Exodus 6:1-8 ● All of the resources of God are focused on redemption. I will rescue you out of the yoke of slavery. I will take you as my own people. I will brin...

Hebrews 4:1-16 ● The Promise of HIS REST IS REAL. (v.1) ● FAITH AND OBEDIENCE are the two legs of relationship with God. (v.2,6) ● It takes GREAT EFFORT to enter GOD’S REST. (v.10-11) ● The WORD OF GOD is ESSENTIAL. (v.12-13) ● NOTHING is hidden from Him. ● We have a great HIGH PRIEST. ● Therefore - let us approach God’s throne of grace with CONFIDENCE!

What Child is This?, 1 - Jesus, The One and Only Jim Ladd, Dec 5, 2021 Luke 2:8-11 John 1:1-5; 9-18 The Big Idea: Until you know Jesus, you lack the resources and understanding needed to know anything. I bring you good news of great joy that shall be for all people!!! 1. Jesus IS THE BEGINNING - of everything. Colossians 1:15-20 2. Jesus wants to bring you LIFE and FIRE. 3. Darkness cannot UNDERST...

Acts 18:23-26 Acts 19:1-5 The Big Idea: Baptism is not a bath, but a burial and a new birth. John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance - to prepare people to believe in the one coming after him, that is, in Jesus. Repentance: /metanoia/ - “to change one’s way of life as the result of a complete change of thought and attitude with regard to sin and righteousness” “to repent and to change one’s way...

DEPRESSION throws us into REGRET and DESPAIR. ANXIETY throws us into PANIC and FEAR. Big Idea: In order to find peace in our life, we need to let go of all control and let Jesus do what He has to do. Matthew 14:22-33 “When we focus on the waves, we not only begin to be overtaken by them, but we actually get in the way of the miracle that Jesus wants us to do.” Philippians 4:4-9 God’s command: 1. R...

2 CORINTHIANS 5:20-21 WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRIST AMBASSADOR? 1. YOU ARE THE FACE = PEOPLE SEE IT. 2. YOU ARE THE VOICE = PEOPLE HEAR IT. 3. YOU ARE THE LIFE = PEOPLE EXPERIENCE IT. WHO NEEDS YOU TO BE A CHRIST AMBASSADOR?

Live out 1 Corinthians 11:1- 1 Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. “Follow me as I follow Christ.” Philippians 4:9 – “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” What are both of these verses speaking to? DISCIPLESHIP! Discipleship is about LIFE ON LIFE! Organic not structured Practical not th...

Psalm 13:1-6 1. We tend to BLAME OTHERS for our problems. The Two Biggest Frustrations in the Christian Life: 1. God doesn’t act like we want Him to. 2. We don’t act like He wants us to. Matthew 6:1-6 Psalm 139:23-24 2. Inappropriate PRIORITIES snatch our focus away from God’s PRESENCE. “Prayer is an expression of who we are. We are a living incompleteness.” Thomas Merton “Prayer can either be the...

2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Big Idea: In our suffering, we can find endurance by running into the arms of our Father. Guarantees in Life: 1. There is GOOD. 2. There is SUFFERING. 3. GOD IS SOVEREIGN over all. Our God is the GOOD SHEPHERD, caring for us every step of the way. 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 Deuteronomy 31:6 1 Peter 5:6-7 Remember: God will COMFORT YOU in your suffering. God will GROW YOU in your su...

Andy Raatz, October 31, 2021 John 4:46-53 The Setting: An IMPOSSIBLE SITUATION without a possible solution. The Request: An impossible situation needs help from the only possible source—JESUS. The Answer: Man’s view of the impossible is not the same as God’s understanding of impossible. ● We can come to Jesus anytime. ● The first level of trust is the willingness to ask for help…for strength…for G...

GOD…THIS WOULDN’T BE TOUGH! GOD…THESE PEOPLE WE CARE ABOUT NEED YOUR HELP! IF I WERE YOU…I’D DO THIS IN A HEARTBEAT! Main Thought: A WAITING SEASON IS NOT A WASTED SEASON. John 11:1-4 John 11:17 John 11:20-22 WHEN WAITING ON GOD REMEMBER: 1) GOD’S DELAYS ARE NOT NECESSARILY GOD’S DENIALS. 2) IF GOD ALWAYS MET YOUR EXPECTATIONS, HE’D NEVER HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXCEED THEM. John 11:23-26 John 11:...

Butterfly Effect: (in chaos theory) The phenomenon whereby a minute localized change in a complex system can have large effects elsewhere. Big Idea: God is not only Faithful in the fight you are in, He is equipping you for future battles. The Lord had been preparing David for the battle. 1 Samuel 17:34-36 1 Samuel 17:51 1 Samuel 21:8-9 How do we stay Faithful in the Fight? ● ENDURANCE through the...

Dare- To challenge or provoke a person into a demonstration of courage. SURRENDER is the key to living the life God’s called us to live. Luke 9:57-62 The invitation Jesus makes to us is to follow him with ALL of our lives for the REST of our lives. The question we must ask is: Will we surrender our comfort? This raises another question: Will we surrender our security? The question for us is: Will...

Ken Rice, October 3, 2021 OneChild is an international child development organization helping to meet the physical and spiritual needs of children living in poverty. Through the work of local partners around the world, children receive food, education, medical aid, and hope in God! To learn more about this program, and ways you can get involved to help a child in need, visit evergreenpnw.com/onech...

Chat – Have you ever had what you would consider a God given dream or vision? Acts 10:1-8 My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.  John 5:17 God is ALWAYS AT WORK whether we see proof of it or not! God is always at work but WE AREN’T ALWAYS PAYING ATTENTION! Acts 10:9-33 “Oikos” - household/family God used angels and visions before this but what/who does he use now?...

The Big Idea: Your greatest influence rises from the intersection of your pain and God’s power. 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 The Four Elements of My Story: 1. The DITCH Jesus found me in. 2. The FAITH of my fathers. 3. The BATTLES I currently face. 4. The HOPE I possess. The Gift We Give: HOSPITALITY Hospitality makes ANXIOUS DISCIPLES into POWERFUL WITNESSES. Hospitality requires CONCENTRATION. CONCENTRA...

Matthew 26:55-56 55 In that hour Jesus said to the crowd, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? Every day I sat in the temple courts teaching, and you did not arrest me. 56 But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted him and fled. John 19:25-26 25 Near the cross of Jesus stood h...

The Big Idea: The best thing you can do to spiritually help your Oikos is walk intimately with Jesus every single day. Deuteronomy 6:4-25 Four Strategic Principles for Sharing Your Faith: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 1. Your struggles QUALIFY YOU MORE for your mission. 2 Corinth. 1:3-5 2. GOD’S COMFORT is not designed to flow to you, but through you. 2 Corinthinas 2:14-17 3. Your faith has an AROMA to eve...

The Big Idea: Being a Christian is not a belief system, it is a transformational way of being you. Christianity is an “EXISTENTIAL” thing. We all know about “BORN AGAIN.” John 3:1-8 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perfor...

Mike Tyson - "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Big Idea: Oikos cannot thrive where there is unresolved conflict. How important is conflict resolution to God? 1 John 4:20 “Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, w...