Journey Community Church

Key Points: Walking in holiness is something that can only be done wholistically in our bodies. Walking in holiness requires: Abandoning the unbiblical separation of physical and spiritual transformation. Embracing the wholistic - body, mind, soul, & spirit - calling to walk in holiness. Practical Tips for Walking in Holiness: Worship and pray with your body. Fuel your body for holy love. Rece...

Key Points: Stuff happens. Walking through suffering, trials, and pain is an unavoidable part of being human. Salvation happens. Walking through the hard stuff of life with God cultivates fear (humility) and trust (intimacy / connection). Reflection Questions: Where is there evidence of God’s presence and action? What might God be trying to teach me about himself? How is this situation revealing s...

Key Points: The destination for heavenly creatures is the Kingdom of God. The destination for hellish creatures is the Kingdom of Satan. Reflection Questions: Am I walking toward bondage or freedom? Self-indulgence or self-surrender? Am I walking toward earning or grace? Self-righteous rule-following or righteousness by grace through faith? Am I walking toward fear or love? Self-protection or vuln...

The Gospel in 3 Parts: For God so loved, that He gave His one and only Son And this is eternal life, that they know You And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters Scriptures: Psalm 63 Matthew 13:44 John 3:16 John 17:3 1 John 3:16 John 1:12 Romans 8:14, 17 Matthew 3:16 Matthew 4:1-4 John 13:1-5 Matthew 11:25-30 Philippians 3 Matthew 7:21-23 1 Chronicles 28:9 John 15:1-17  

Key Points: "The longer I serve Him, the sweeter He grows." - Bill Gaither Equipment for walking with God --> trekking poles, shoes, backpack, thermos, first aid kit, nourishment The Body of Christ helps us "look alive." Pray always. Walk within limits. Expect heaven. The "Walking with Jesus" Guidebook: Jude 6 Images of the Weakened Church: Unreasoning animals Hidden reef Clouds without rain --...

Key Points: I have fought the good fight. - Persevere in your Purpose. I have finished the race. - Stay on your Path for the Prize. I have kept the faith. - Proclaim the truth of God's Promises. Reflection Questions: What prizes am I over-valuing that will have greater value the minute I die? What pain am I avoiding or under-valuing that will have greater value the minute I die? Scriptures: 1 Cori...

Key Points: - "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young." - Henry Ford - Godliness requires growth. Growth reveals godliness. If you are not dead, you are not done growing in Christ Jesus.   Reflection Questions: - What am I teaching (Paul) and learning (Timothy)? - How am I living (Paul) and following (Timothy)? - How am I equipping (Pau...

Key Points: Team One (Winning): "The Lord's servants." This team is pursuing God. "Good Team Player" qualities: sincere faith, love, peace, righteousness, purity of heart, kindness, knowledge, gentleness, selflessness Team Two (Losing): "Opposers of truth." This team is pursuing pleasure. "Bad Team Player" qualities: lovers of self & money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient, ungrateful, un...

Key Points: - Build on the solid foundation of knowing God's Word and knowing God. - Avoid quarreling words, godless chatter, wicked behaviors and unholy work. Reflection Question: - Is my desire to spend time with God and in God's Word increasing? If no, what do I desire more than I desire God?  Scriptures: - 2 Timothy 2:14-21 - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Bible - Believer Affirmation: This is my Bible. I...

  Key Points: - Every disciple of Jesus is called to multiply disciple-making disciples. - Multiplying disciples flows from grace and power in Christ Jesus. - Multiplying disciples is a relational process. Only disciples can make disciples. - Multiplying disciples is intentional, sacrificial, and eternal work.   Scriptures: - 2 Timothy 2:1-13 - Matthew 28:18-20 - 1 Corinthians 11:1

Key Points: We are called to SALVATION in Christ. We are called to SANCTIFICATION in Christ. We are called to SERVICE (ie. mission and ministry) We discover our unique purpose as we surrender to God's purposes in salvation, sanctification, and service. Suffering brings clarity and conviction to our unique identity and calling.   Scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:6-14   Sermon by Pastor Blaine Keene Scriptur...

Key Points: Invitation #1: Redefine your legacy centered on the promise of life in Christ Jesus. Invitation #2: Rekindle the gift IN you by walking in power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy is all about receiving and sharing (or multiplying) the promise of life in Christ. Reflection Questions: Who is your Paul? Identify the people who helped you receive the promise of life in Christ, and send...

Key Points: Death does not get the final words for those who trust in the resurrected Jesus. Rejecting the resurrection is the death of hope. Trusting in the resurrected One is the doorway to hope. Jesus's resurrection power replaces tragedy with triumph, selfish fear with selfless love, isolation with family, and sorrow with joy. Scriptures: Matthew 28:1-10 1 Corinthians 15:12-58 Romans 5:3-5

Key Points: The mystery of our faith becomes the reality of our lives by the power of God’s grace. Because Christ has died, we have died to sin and our old life. Because Christ is risen, we are raised to new life in Christ.  Because Christ will come again, we will reign with God in his eternal kingdom, which has already begun.  We are motivated and empowered by grace to participate in the mystery...

Key Points: Not only is God speaking to and leading us, but we can grow in our confidence that we are accurately and consistently discerning God's will for our lives. Receiving REVELATION through God's Spirit is distinct from acquiring INFORMATION / KNOWLEDGE. The Holy Spirit reveals who God is in Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit reveals what God has done in Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit reveals who...

Key Points: The wisdom and power of the world exalts self-sufficiency, worldly wisdom, impressive power, and freedom to do whatever we want. The wisdom and power of the gospel is Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. Living according to the wisdom and power of the cross is mutually exclusive with living according to the wisdom and power of the world. Being made righteous in Christ is mutually exclusive...

The key to clarity, unity, and growth toward maturity among God’s people in divisive and tumultuous times is surrendering to the gospel of Jesus Christ, by focusing on the cross and empty tomb.   Obstacle #1 is OFFENSE because God does not meet our expectations of miraculous deliverance.   Obstacle #2 is NONSENSE because God’s way of salvation seems foolish compared to the wisdom of the world.   "...

Fundamental error #1: Progressive Christianity exchanges the authority of the Creator for the created. Fundamental error #2: Progressive Christianity eliminates the need for repentance, reconciliation, and salvation. Fundamental error #3: Progressive Christianity falls prey to the same problems as secular humanism, including logical inconsistency and moral relativism. Fundamental error #4: Progres...

Progressive Christianity Fundamental Errors: 1. Exchanges the authority of the Creator for the created 2. Eliminates the need for repentance, reconciliation, and salvation "For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that y...

Any form of adherence to or acceptance of “Christian” Nationalism is a threat to our Christian faith and the witness of Christ’s church in the world. "But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body....

Guiding Principle #1: We share much in common with Roman Catholic Christians, which can create bridges for connection and partnership. Guiding Principle #2: There is broad diversity in beliefs and practices across all Protestants and Catholics. Guiding Principle #3: There are significant differences between Protestant and Catholic beliefs that could impact a person’s salvation and sanctification....

In this message, our guest speakers share about the 5 Pillars of Islam and compare them to the core beliefs of Protestant Christianity. They also offer encouragement and challenge in sharing the gospel with Muslims in our own neighborhoods.   "It is God’s mercy! The nations are here, all around us."

Three Critiques of Secular Humanism:  Secular Humanism is a logically inconsistent worldview. Making the self "god" is Satan's oldest and most destructive tactic. Secular Humanism leads down the slipper (and dangerous) slope of moral relativism. A Biblical Worldview: When we embrace objective truth and moral authority in Jesus Christ (and His revelation to us), it leads to flourishing, freedom, an...

The Goals of this Sermon Series Are: To gain deeper understanding that will lead to deeper connection with God for each of us. To equip disciples of Jesus to engage more courageously, intelligently and lovingly in conversations with people of other faiths and worldviews. “If someone could provide reasonable answers to the most significant questions and objections you have about Christianity—reason...

Jesus came to bring light, life, and hope to all those who trust in Him as the Son of God and Savior of humanity. Jesus came for those who are distant.  Jesus came for those who are devoted. Jesus came for those who have drifted. Prayer of Salvation: "Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God, who died on a cross and rose from the grave. I confess my sins to You and trust in Your forgiveness. I trus...