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Saving The World   Colossians 2:15 (NIV) “having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.”   Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV) “ All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations , baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey e...

The Church and The Kingdom Pt. 2   Four Realms of Authority Self  Church  Family  Civil Life    What does Christ expect from the church?  Submission to Jesus’ authority  Live a life aimed at loving service  Unity - Submitting to one another  Realize: Christianity is not just about you   Context: Historic Theological Views of the Church’s Role  Dominance Theology  Escapism Theology Engagement Theol...

The Church and The Kingdom                                                                                                Four Realms of Authority 1.     Self  2.    Church  3.    Family  4.    Civil Life    “Church”   The church = A local gathering of Believers   The Church = Every person who has decided to follow Jesus in every geographical place.  Kingdom of God - Gods ways and will expressed o...

Christ’s Authority and the Church   Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV) “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Acts 1:9-11 (ESV) “ And when he had sai...

By the Power of the Holy Spirit  “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name” John 14:26 (ESV) John 15:26 (ESV) “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father , the Spirit of truth” John 16:7 (ESV) “...it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send Him to you.” Acts 1:4-5 (NI...

  Unconformity   Leviticus 11:45 (NIV) “I am the Lord, who brought you up out of Egypt to be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:14-16 (NIV) “do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” Leviticus 18:3-4 (ESV) “ You shall not do as they...

Your Response to the Kingship of Christ Luke 6:46 (ESV) “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?” Matthew 13:23 (ESV) “ As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”   John 12:24 (ESV)  “ Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain o...

Christ is King   Matthew 28:18-20a (ESV) “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Genesis 1:26a (ESV) “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion…” Genesis 5:1-2a...

Walking in Spiritual Authority   Mark 1:27 (ESV) “They were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him.” Luke 9:1 (ESV) “He called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases.”   Spiritual Authority   Where do you get it?   Matthew...

Spiritual Warfare - Watch Your Mouth   Ecclesiastes 10:12 (ESV) “The words of a wise man's mouth win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.”   Ecclesiastes 10:12 (NLT) "Wise words bring approval, but fools are destroyed by their own words”   Proverbs 18:20-21 (NLT) “Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words [chosen words] bring satisfaction. The tongue can bring death or life; t...

July 23, 2023 // Pastor Mark Davies How to Wage Warfare in the Arena of the Heart   Four Ways to Wage Warfare in the Arena of the Heart Recognize the value of your heart  Proverbs 4:23–27 (ESV) “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. Put away from you crooked speech, and put devious talk far from you. Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight...

The Gate and Access Point of the Mind (thought life)   2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (ESV) “though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ” The Gate and ac...

Not Today Satan   Ephesians 6:11 (ESV) “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil .”  Matthew 16:13-18 (ESV) “ Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He...

Anchored  1. Nothing Matters More Than Knowing Christ Philippians 3:7-9a (ESV) “But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him...” Knowing: GREEK: gn...

Victorious Weapons  I believe the Lord would have us consider two points today. First Point: Jesus’ victory at the cross over sin, sickness and death has ushered us into the family of God as adopted sons and daughters. Therefore, our lives one to be lived in victory not victimhood. Romans 8:37 (ESV) “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” Romans 5:6, 8-10 (...

Knowing God as Father What is the Father like? John 14:9 (ESV) “Jesus said to him, ‘Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, Show us the Father’?” The Father wants to be known by you. Father God Loves, Always Isaiah 40:10-11 (ESV) “Behold, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him; behold, his rewar...

Spiritual Warfare – Part 2   Ephesians 1:18-22 (NIV) “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his r...

Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-18 (NIV) “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore...

Faith     Romans 4:17-20 (NIV) “’I have made you a father of many nations.’ He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not. Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, ‘So shall your offspring be.’ Without weakening in his faith, he faced...

Love Each Other     Romans 13:8 (ESV) “ Owe no one anything, except to love each other” John 13:34-35 (ESV) “ A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Colossians 3:12-14 (NIV) “as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe...

Video Sections: 00:00 Start of Service 01:03 Worship 33:07 Message Start Message Notes: King Jesus Acts 17:1-7 (ESV) “ Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and proving that it was necessary for...

Video Sections:  00:00 Start of Service 01:03 Worship 36:16 Message Start Message Notes: Uncharted Territory Acts 16:6-10 (ESV) “they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia. And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them. So, passing by Mysia, they went do...

Video Sections:  00:00 Start of Service 01:33 Worship 34:16 Message Start Message Notes: Finding Our Identity 1. Measurements of Success 1. Early Years: Academic achievements, sports accolades, and social popularity 2. Middle Years: Accumulated power and money, achievements, and contributions 3. Later Years: Honor, reputation, and legacy Philippians 3:2-10 (ESV) 2. Failures 1. Past Shame - “I can’...

Video Sections:  00:00 Start of Service 01:26 Evidence by Ed Cash, Ethan Hulse, Josh Baldwin. 07:12 Great Are You Lord by Jason Ingram, Leslie Jordan and David Leonard 13:12 King of my Heart by by John Mark McMillan and Sarah McMillan 25:04 I Surrender All by Judson W. Van De Venter 28:43 Message Start Message Notes: Things to Remember When You Suffer for the name of Jesus 1. Suffering disgrace fo...

 Video Sections:  00:00 Start of Service 01:02 Graves Into Gardens - Elevation Worship 06:55 Living Hope - Phil Wickham 12:15 Worthy - Elevation Worship 16:35 Son Of Suffering - Bethel Music 29:11 Message Start Message Notes: Easter – Because He Lives 1 Peter 2:21 (NLT) “For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must fol...