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“Wait Training” Are You Ready? series, pt. 1 Matthew 24: 1-28 Pastor Andrew Huang In Matthew 24: 4-21, Jesus is talking about the time between his first and second coming; namely, the time we find ourselves in now. He predicts what it is going to be like.

Psalm 100 is an invitation to enter joyfully into God's presence, and give thanks publicly as a community. 6 Things to know about God: • He is Creator. He is Master. He is Great Shepherd. (v3) • He is good. He is love. He is faithful. (v5) In response to what we know about God, we are invited to: • Joyfully shout, worship with gladness, and sing. (v.1-2) • Thank God and praise Him. (v.4) Questions...

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

More than Money series

Pastor Andrew and Guest Speaker Jonathan Zinghkai. The video in the "Related Episodes" area is referred to within the first 15 minutes of the talking time. It must be played separately and is about 4 minutes long.

Pastor Andrew and Guest Speaker Jonathan Zinghkai. The video in the "Related Episodes" area is referred to within the first 15 minutes of the talking time. It must be played separately and is about 4 minutes long.

The Generosity Pendulum: Let’s ask God to move us towards… a lifestyle of _____________-driven, ____________ saturated generosity! 1. His ____________________ work • Micah 6:1-8; Romans 5:6-8 2. Our ___________________ response for His grace • Micah 6:8 a) Act _________________ b) Love _______________ c) Walk _________________ Question: Where is your heart this morning? In light of the gospel, let...

Jesus gave this command to us: “Do not worry!” He told us we can do this by: 1. Trusting God to know and provide for our basic needs. (v.30) Can you be content with just this? 2. Seeking the Kingdom of God, where His will is done. (v.31) Does your lifestyle reflect Kingdom life? 3. Having our hearts in the right place, that being heaven. (v.33) Where are your treasures, because where your treasure...

Live Simply, Give Generously (Year #3) What’s new this year? Our goal: We want to give more than just our money for kingdom causes, but our hearts, our relational investment, our gospel partnership, our service, and our prayers! • $20K matching (instead of $10K) to be used creatively for more than just a donation… • The Cube (for families) Money is OPPORTUNITY Luke 16: 1-13 The dishonest manager i...

10 Life Assessment Questions Taken from, “Tribal Church” by Steve Stroope Please rate yourself on a scale of 1 – 5 (1=very poor, 5=excellent) Fitness: Faithfulness: Fruitfulness: Evangelism Acts 22:1-21 Paul shares his story: • I am one of you guys…(v. 3-5) • but then, something happened to me…(v. 6-16) • and this is the reason why…(v.17-21

A. David’s Extravagant Kindness to Mephibosheth: 1. David the victor was perfectly entitled to eliminate King Saul’s heirs, but chooses to show kindness to Saul’s grandson Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s son. (2 Sam 9:7) Def. Entitlement: the right or authority to do or have something Is there someone God wants you to show extravagant kindness to this week? 2. Mephibosheth called himself “a dead dog,” th...

This is good news for ALL people. The sign: the Savior is ACCESSIBLE to everyone. There is a special place for SMALL people in God's kingdom. The coming of Jesus causes people to DROP EVERYTHING in order to receive Him.

The Advent season is a time of spiritual preparation for the coming of Christ. In short, it is a time of waiting.

Outline 1. Anticipating Christmas - Christmas the __________ __________ way - Christmas the Advent way is __________, __________ and ____________. 2. A Theology of Work - It\'s in God\'s nature to ___________. - It\'s in Our nature to ___________ ____________. 3. Moving from Work to Rest We are called to: - Rest in the ________________. - Rest in Partnering with ________________. - Rest in the Mid...

The Kingdom of God is given to those…who care to ask Jesus more questions (and pursue Him for answers). The purpose of the soil is to create a home for the word of God to thrive and grow. Describe the four soil conditions and their interaction with the seed: 1. Pathway soil: 2. Rocky soil: 3. Thorny soil: 4. Good soil: There are three things that “choke” the word of God: 1. C - Cares of the World...

What are some reasons we don't read our bibles on a regular basis? What does the Bible say about itself? The goal of reading the Bible. The prize of reading the Bible. Practicals.

Following the book "Multiply," by Francis Chan

There are no Lone Ranger Christians. We are meant to be part of the global Church and a local church. “‘I love Jesus, I hate the Church.’ We can’t say that.” – Francis Chan A. Christian Layman Church will be a place where: 1. God is seen. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) 2. People feel loved. (John 13:34-35, Galatians 6:2) 3. And lives are changed into the likeness of Jesus Christ. (Ezekiel 36:26-27, Ephesia...

Intentional Steps

The Command to Make Disciples: A. Jesus commissioned us to “go, baptize, and teach”. (Matthew 28:19-20) B. Jesus asks us to follow him, but some hesitate and make excuses. (Luke 9: 57-62) C. Jesus wants us to be like Philip and be available to have Meaningful Conversations. (Acts 8:26-39) Question: What’s your excuse for not committing to a Meaningful Conversation?

What is the one thing this man lacked? Idolatry – is loving the gifts more than the Gift-giver; making a good thing an Ultimate thing. What is unbelievable about this story is not that Jesus asked this man to give up his riches, but given the choice between pleasures evermore in God, this man instead chose the “hamster”. What did Jesus mean when he said –“How difficult it will be for the rich to e...

As soon as we are born into this world, we are examined, graded, judged even, for various criteria. So begins a lifetime of being validated and seeking the approval of others, whether knowingly or not. Sometimes this can be good, often this can be painful. Zacchaeus apparently was not approved by many people: 1. Occupationally, Chief tax collector (v. 2) 2. Economically, Wealthy (v. 2) 3. Physical...

We have no idea how sinful we are. We have no idea how perfect we are (in Christ).

Review (from last week): You are His Son/Daughter – (Mark 1:1-11) Because of what Jesus did on the cross, we are given the same affirmation as sons and daughters that Christ received. Jesus washing the feet of his disciples is a symbolic foreshadowing of his death upon the cross for them. We have no part with Jesus unless we allow him to “wash our feet”. Jesus said that if we know these things, we...

Eph 1:3-6 God as Father… In love… Eph 1:18 (You are His inheritance) What does it mean to be His adopted Son/Daughter in Christ? e.g. Galatians 4:1-7 (A slave must earn approval, but a daughter just has it by virtue of being a daughter) Are you living like an orphan or as His son/daughter? (See Diagram “Orphans or Children of God”) If you really believed you were His son/daughter, what would chang...