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Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 10:1-11 Idolaters demand humanistic worship; Believers crave transcendent worship. (v.7b) Idolaters prioritize worldly pleasure; Believers live for unseen reward. (v.8) Idolaters demand specific timing; Believers rest in providence. (v.9) Idolaters act based on human capacity; Believers act based on Divin...

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 You must have the mindset of a (soul) winner. (vv.24-25) Your temptation: Random living. (v.26) Your tragedy: Random living which results in a failed examination. (v.27b) Your triumph: A disciplined, intentional life dedicated to advancing the Gospel. (v.27a)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 You must have the mindset of a (soul) winner. (vv.24-25) Your temptation: Random living. (v.26 Your tragedy: Random living which results in a failed examination. (v.27b) Your triumph: A disciplined, intentional life dedicated to advancing the Gospel. (v.27a)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Winning More: A choice I must make. (v.19) Winning More: A price I must pay. (vv.20-22) Winning More: A message I must live for. (v.23a) Winning More: Blessings I can share. (v.23b)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Winning More: A choice I must make. (v.19) Winning More: A price I must pay. (vv.20-22) Winning More: A message I must live for. (v.23a) Winning More: Blessings I can share. (v.23b)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:15-18 Am I living the Christian life with joyful passion? (v.15) Joyful passion intensifies with an understanding of my stewardship from God. (vv.16-17) Joyful passion overflows as I serve beyond what is expected. (v.18)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:15-18 Am I living the Christian life with joyful passion? (v.15) Joyful passion intensifies with an understanding of my stewardship from God. (vv.16-17) Joyful passion overflows as I serve beyond what is expected. (v.18)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:1-14 "I have rights based on..." eternal life: I am a citizen of Heaven; (v.1a) status; (v.1b) personal investment; (vv.1c-2) equality; (vv.4-6, 12a) common sense, and common courtesy; (vv.7-8a) God's Word; (vv.8b-11) Christ's teaching. (vv.13-14) I can choose to yield my rights. (v.12...

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:1-14 "I have rights based on..." eternal life: I am a citizen of Heaven; (v.1a) status; (v.1b) personal investment; (vv.1c-2) equality; (vv.4-6, 12a) common sense, and common courtesy; (vv.7-8a) God's Word; (vv.8b-11) Christ's teaching. (vv.13-14) Read me my Rights! I can choose to yie...

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 8:7-13 I will always have Christians in my life that are less mature than me. (v.7) I must be aware of how my freedom is impacting other believers. (vv.8-11) Failure to care for my brother or sister in Christ is sin. (v.12) Worship is demonstrating a commitment to sacrificial, patient, and relentless Love...

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 8:7-13 I will always have Christians in my life that are less mature than me. (v.7) I must be aware of how my freedom is impacting other believers. (vv.8-11) Failure to care for my brother or sister in Christ is sin. (v.12) Worship is demonstrating a commitment to sacrificial, patient, and relentless Love...

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 8:1-6 The purpose of theological knowledge is to provide freedom (to me). (v. 1b) Misapplied theological knowledge reveals my ignorance... seen in reckless freedom and arrogance. (vv. 1c, 2) Theological knowledge combined with Biblical love... will result in substantive edification. (vv. 1d, 3) My theolog...

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 8:1-6 The purpose of theological knowledge is to provide freedom (to me). (v. 1b) Misapplied theological knowledge reveals my ignorance... seen in reckless freedom and arrogance. (vv. 1c, 2) Theological knowledge combined with Biblical love... will result in substantive edification. (vv. 1d, 3) My theolog...

Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 God wants to transform your knowledge about Him to knowledge of Him. God wants you to have a greater grasp on rich hope, glorious treasuredness, and life-altering power. God invites you to live in light of His Resurrection power, seen in our Risen Savior.

Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 God wants to transform your knowledge about Him to knowledge of Him. God wants you to have a greater grasp on rich hope, glorious treasuredness, and life-altering power. God invites you to live in light of His Resurrection power, seen in our Risen Savior.

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Secular Christianity is devoid of life and power. Living by the Spirit--are you... keeping in step with the Spirit’s transformation? listening to the Spirit’s voice? leaning into the Spirit’s power? resting in the Spirit’s presence?

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Secular Christianity is devoid of life and power. Living by the Spirit--are you... keeping in step with the Spirit’s transformation? listening to the Spirit’s voice? leaning into the Spirit’s power? resting in the Spirit’s presence?

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Cancel Culture is a spiritual and relational dead end. Jesus uncanceled you by grace. You are invited to be an ambassador of Grace Culture.

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Cancel Culture is a spiritual and relational dead end. Jesus uncanceled you by grace. You are invited to be an ambassador of Grace Culture.

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Isaiah 66:1-2 God esteems your commitment to lower yourself: ...into greater dependence on Him. …by acknowledging your brokenness before Him. ...in great reverence for the truth of His Word.

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Isaiah 66:1-2 God esteems your commitment to lower yourself: ...into greater dependence on Him. …by acknowledging your brokenness before Him. ...in great reverence for the truth of His Word.

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Matthew 22:34-40 Love your God with unreserved and uncompartmentalized adoration. Love your neighbor with natural comparison and unnatural Christ-likeness.

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Matthew 22:34-40 Love your God with unreserved and uncompartmentalized adoration. Love your neighbor with natural comparison and unnatural Christ-likeness.

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Text: Deuteronomy 5 Remember what God did in Scripture. Remember what God has done in America. Remember what God has done in your own life. Remembering inspires us toward hope in God.

Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: 1 Timothy 2, Jeremiah 29, 2 Corinthians 5 We are Citizens, Exiles, and Ambassadors–each role is critical to effective influence in our culture. As a Citizen, you need to pray for this city to experience God’s power. As an Exile, you need to seek the welfare of this city, so that it reflects God’s glory. As an Ambassador, you need to present the message of reconciliation, s...