New Lisbon Christian Church

Main Idea: What you CULTIVATE determines what GROWS Galatians 5:16 NET Galatians 5:19-21NET Takeaway The flesh ROTS whatever it RULES Galatians 5:22-26 NET Galatians 5:24 NET Takeaway     2. The Spirit TRANSFORMS whatever we SURRENDER Application The fruit of the Spirit CREATES a new COMMUNITY Application    2. Spiritual Fruit nourishes Spiritual Values. NEW NLCC VALUES We will submit to God’s Wor...

But I'd rather GO with GOD than ANYWHERE else God may not show you the WHOLE ROAD , but He will not ABANDON YOU on the road. The Spirit did not send us to POLICE grace, but to PROCLAIM grace.

Main Idea: Those who WORSHIP God hear GOD . Competing Voices We cannot hear God clearly when FEAR NARRATES . We cannot hear God clearly when RESENTMENT is SHOUTING in our souls. We cannot hear God clearly when the voice of ACCUSATION forces us into HIDING . Holy Listening We can hear God in spiritual FRIENDSHIPS We can hear God in spiritual DIRECTION . We can hear God in spiritual GROUPS . Takeawa...

The problems in Acts 6: 1. ADMINISTRATIVE problems 2.  CULTURAL problems The Apostles' solution: 1. Seek JUSTICE 2. Love MERCY 3. Walk HUMBLY For us today: 1. Pursue UNITY through HOSPITALITY 2. FORGIVE the CHURCH when it FAILS at being the CHURCH 3. Love GOD by loving OTHERS The main idea: When the church follows the SPIRIT TOGETHER, the church moves FORWARD TOGETHER.

- He is our advocate 1. The Spirit CONVICTS us through LOVE . - He is our teacher 2. The Spirit GUIDES us in FAITH . - He is our comforter 3. The Spirit TRANSFORMS us with HOPE . We are not alone!

1. We remain FAITHFUL to the FATHER by TRUSTING the SPIRIT . 2. Life in the Wilderness exposes how we           A. Use POWER to SATISFY APPETITE apart from trust.           B. Grasp PREMATURELY what God has PROMISED in his TIMING .           C. Try to SEIZE AUTHORITY rather than RECEIVE it. 3. What the spirit FORGES in the WILDERNESS , he launches into MISSION . 

Are we settling for “better” or are we desperate for life? Wandering into… Waiting in… Walking out… Ezekiel 36:16-21 NET The path to sin is a four-phase journey: Acquainted with sin Abandoning God to hide from him Anger over your position because of your sin Apathy, no longer caring about sin. Sin goes farther than you INTEND , stays longer than you ALLOW , and costs more than you EXPECT . Ezekiel...

“If we aren’t connected to the Spirit, we just walk in circles.” 1 Samuel 3:10 NET The Spirit Speaks more than we hear. Spiritual leaders desire to listen. 1 Samuel 10:6-10 NET 1 Samuel 16:14 NET 1 Samuel 15:28 NET Spiritual listening not only leads us to light, it guards us from darkness. 1 Samuel 16:13 NET 2 Samuel 12:13 NET Psalm 51:4 NET It's not about who fails. It's about who follo...

I. The Spirit doesn't just EMPOWER YOU to defeat enemies OUT THERE - He confronts the IDOLS IN HERE . II. The Spirit is not waiting on you to become STRONG ENOUGH - He is waiting on you to become SURRENDERED ENOUGH . III. The Spirit's RULE looks like PEACE in your LIFE. Luke 6:46 NET

You were CREATED for a RELATIONSHIP with God. Where the Spirit is MOVING, change is COMING. Here is the takeaway: If God gave you His BREATH, then your life CARRIES His PURPOSE. The question is not WHETHER THE SPIRIT IS MOVING in your life. The Question is ARE YOU MOVING with him?

Ephesians 5:14 “Have you ever been saved by the bell?” Mark 16:1-8 NET “Easter is the moment the bell rang over the grave.” Mark 16:6 NET 2 Tiomthy 1:7 NET 1 Peter 5:7 NET 1 John 4:4 NET 1. Fear is not overcome by fearlessness. It is overcome by courage in Jesus Mark 16:6b NET 2 Timothy 2:8 NET 2 Corinthians 5:17 NET Ephesians 6:12 NET 2. Freedom declared must become freedom lived Mark 16:7 NET Ro...

I. The cross is not the HUMILIATION of Jesus. It is His ENTHRONEMENT as King. II. The WEIGHT that Jesus carried had YOUR NAME on it. III. The glory of the cross is not only that Christ died for us, but that Christ NOW LIVES in US . JESUS IS KING !

"Missions exist because worship doesn't" - John Piper "How are you making God famous?" Truths 1. Generosity reveals what we believe Jesus is worth . 2. Jesus' sacrifice deserves our devotion . Application A. What has Jesus done for you ? B. What is Jesus worth to you? Main Idea: The greatest life you can live is the one spent making Jesus famous instead of yourself.

What rattles your peace? Signposts for navigating Mark 13: I. This prophecy is primarily about the TEMPLE. II. This prophecy is for DISCERNING the TIMES. III. This prophecy is meant to provide HOPE. IV. This prophecy includes TEACHING on Jesus' RETURN. Three commands from Jesus to survive the storms of life: I. Respond CALMLY. II. Respond CAUTIOUSLY. III. Respond CONSCIOUSLY.

“What you look for you will find.” What are you looking for in life? Jesus says, “seek first the Kingdom of God” (Mt. 6:33). But how? Mark 12:28 NET Deuteronomy 6:4-5 NET Loving God = COVENANT LOYALTY Galatians 5:14 NET Romans 13:9 NET James 2:8 NET 1 John 4:20-21 NET Loving Others = WORSHIP to God through SERVICE How do we seek the Kingdom of God? LOVE GOD the way God loves God 2 Peter 1:4 NET LO...

Who are you in the streets of Jerusalem? 1. Jesus is the King we NEED , not the one we always WANT. a. The Good news is that JESUS is LIVING , and if he is living, then he is KING over ALL . 2. Jesus CLAIMS what is HIS . a. You BELONG to God. b. You are His RESPONSIBILITY.

1. Jesus + SELF A. GRACE ends the GRIND 2. Jesus + SOMETHING B. Whatever RIVALS Jesus will RULE you. 3. Jesus + SOMEONE C. SURRENDER to RECEIVE

Mark 10:1-10 TRUTH ABOUT DIVORCE: Mark 10:3-5 NET – When hearts harden, COVENANT  becomes control, and people become COLLATERAL Mark 10:6-9 NET – God’s design isn’t about trapping people; it’s about protecting HEARTS , creating , and helping two people FLOURISH as one. Deuteronomy 24:1-2 NET Malachi 2:15 NET APPLICATION: Marriage is not a CONSUMER RELATIONSHIP Strive for the IDEAL , leave room for...

Title: The King’s REBUKE Series: Hail to the King Text: Mark 9:14-29 Preacher: Jonathan Ever felt like you are running on empty and worried about not making it? Mark 9:14-18, 28-29 NET How do we slow down? First, prayer Second, patience Overwhelmed lives lead to overwhelmed souls Choose presence over pace. Mark 9:19-22 NET Switch to the true power source Throw yourself before Jesus Stop trying to...

"God's Mission has a church" 1. The Glory of Jesus reshapes our priorities . 2. The Glory of Jesus calls us into deeper obedience . 3. The Glory of Jesus forms us to send us. What choices are forming you?

We praise Him because... He is Gracious He is all Powerful He is GOOD