Pathway Church

Pastor Brian Bennett   Notes: [Jeremiah 29:5-14; 2 Corinthians 5:12-21]   Four ways bridge builders live for God in every season by:   • Living _________ (Jer. 29:4-6) • Seeking _________ (Jer. 29:7) • _________ up the truth (Jer. 29:8-11; Luke 7:29-35) • Growing in _________ (Jer. 29:12-14)   How we become bridge builders:    • We live for an _________ of one (2 Cor. 5:12–13)   • We live under th...

MESSAGE NOTES Seeking Shalom Together: “We are Wholly His”  Speaker: Dr. Brian Bennett   Notes: [Acts 17:16-34]     God uses “life” to bring our _______ _______ into _______ _______: [Jeremiah 29:4-7]   I am is _______ and I am _______ _______ [Acts 17:16-21]   When we are wholly His: Jesus _______ our “_______ _______” [Acts 17:22-31; 2 Corinthians 10:13-18]   Four “identity issues” we all have:...

Pastor Randy MIller   Notes:   Seeking Shalom Together:  “WE ARE FAMILY” [Colossians 3:12-17]   What is Biblical Togetherness?   ______ together, serve together, _________ together, grieve together, eat together, laugh &  play together, _________ together, stand together, DO LIFE TOGETHER!   5 BENEFITS OF TRUE TOGETHERNESS . . .    God uses Togetherness to bring ____________ & _____________ – Col....

MESSAGE NOTES Characteristics of a Spirit-led Church: (Acts 9:31) • __________ • Strength • Encouragement • Growth • __________ Spirit-led leaders lay down their __________ and follow the Spirit’s __________: [Acts 9:1-30] • The Spirit-led Saul to: o A new __________ for God o A new __________ with Jesus o A new __________ to witness • The Spirit-led Ananias to overcome __________ • The Spirit-led...

Sunday, February 12, 2023 Seeking Shalom Together: “We are Christ-Centered”  Speaker: Dr. Brian Bennett   Notes: We are Christ-Centered: shalom _________ becomes shalom _________ through Jesus [Jeremiah 29:7; John 14:26-27]   We are Christ-Centered: _________ with Jesus and living out of the _________of Him [Acts 3:6-10; 4:1-4] • Wherever Jesus is _________there is power ready to be _________   We...

Sunday, February 5, 2023 Seeking Shalom Together: “It’s Just the Beginning”  Speaker: Dr. Brian Bennett   Notes: [Jeremiah 29:4-14]   It’s just the beginning:  live freely for God’s ________ even in cultural ________ [Jeremiah 29:4-6]   It’s just the beginning:  seek ________ together and you will find ________ [Jeremiah 29:7]   It’s just the beginning:  ignore the ________ and listen to God’s ___...

Sunday, January 29, 2023 Finding Freedom in Real Life: “Fasting through a Breakthrough”  Speaker: Rev. Handel Smith   Notes: [Isaiah 58:1-14]   1)    We fast so that we can seek God to know Him to follow His _________________  Isaiah 55:8-9.     2)    We fast so that we make God-directed ________________________.   3)    We fast so that we have a general sense of _____________________ with God.   ...

Sunday, January 22, 2023 Finding Freedom in Real Life: “Who Will You Become?”  Speaker: Dr. Brian Bennett   Notes: Finding Freedom IRL: “Who will you become?” [Isaiah 58:8-12]   Jesus’s plan for your life is to ________ you  to become ________ [Isaiah 58:6-9] • We are under new “________” (Galatians 2:20) • We are then “________” more like Him (Galatians 5:16-25)   When you ________ become His the...

Dr. Anthony Graham    Finding Freedom: “Consecrate a fast” [Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 6:16-18]   The _______ of Fasting [Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 6:16] We need times of fasting for _____   _____   (Joel 1:14) We need times of fasting for _____   _____   (Joel 2:12; James 4:10 We need times of fasting for _____   _____   (Acts 13:2)     The _______ of Fasting [Matthew 6:16-18] Arise from our _____(Joe...

Pastor Brian Bennett    MESSAGE NOTES Finding Freedom: “(Y)our Identity in Christ” [Isaiah 58:6-7; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 25:34-40] Jesus solves (Y)our current _________ _________ [Romans 8:1-11] (Y)our identity in Christ grows as we let Jesus __________________ the _________and bring us life (“Zoe”) [Isaiah 58:6-7] · 5 Habits that keep us filled with life (“Zoe”): 1. Love and __________________ (...

Pastor Brian Bennett    Finding Freedom: “New Year = New Approach” [Isaiah 58:1-5; 2 Corinthians 3:15-18; Luke 5:33-39]    To find freedom, we turn to Jesus and the ­­­­­_______ _______ [2 Corinthians 3:15-18] What we turn to determines what we _______ _______.  What we are _______ to determines what can change.   Prayer and fasting are old _______ that lead to a new _______ [Isaiah 58:1-5] True f...

Dr. Brian Bennett    Unwrapping: Joy [Luke 2:10-12; John 15:7-11]     Luke 2:10-12 Jesus is the ________ gift that brings ________ for all people   Jesus is our ________ and ________   John 15:7-11   ________ in Jesus fills us with joy A daily personal relationship with Jesus is our greatest gift Joy comes as we “abide” by trusting, praying, and obeying   Next Step Questions: Are you abiding in Je...

Dr. Brian Bennett    Unwrapped: “Peace” [Isaiah 9:1-7; Luke 2:13-14; Colossians 1:15-20]     The light of Jesus reveals what is _______ and brings peace (Shalom) [Isaiah 9:1-7] Jesus isn’t a peacekeeper; He is a ______________. Jesus is the “prince of peace” and His “reign” is _______ _______.     Jesus’ birth was peace (Shalom/Eirene) breaking through to make our ______________possible [Luke 2:13...

MESSAGE NOTES Unwrapped: “Faith” [John 6:16-21; John 3:1-17]   The ________ of our faith determines our ________ and ________ [John 6:16-21] • Faith is not a feeling but does change our feelings. • Faith cannot be seen but does become known by our actions.   Faith is strengthened in our ________ ________ with Jesus  [John 3:1-15] • Nicodemus’ faith grew through defining moments:  o By ________ to...

Unwrapped: “Hope” [Romans 15:1-13]   Hope grows when I am not the _______ [Romans 15:1-3] Eyes up, not on self, to see Jesus and what He sees. Desiring to make a difference, not amplify our differences.   Hope grows when we spend time _______ the Bible [Romans 15:4] What is consistent in life? Generational challenges, victories, and the faithfulness of God.   Hope grows when we press into Jesus’ _...

Dr. Brian Bennett    Passionate: “Priceless” [Song of Solomon 8] Priceless:  a passion _________ by Christ and not compromised by the _________ [Song of Songs 8:1-5; Ecclesiastes 4:12] Priceless:  a _________ love that lasts because Jesus’ love is the _________ and guarantee [Song of Songs 8:6-7; Romans 8:35-39] Priceless:  _________  preserved by following the _________  and honoring God with ___...

Pastor Nate Swearingen   Passionate: “It’s Getting Hot in Here” [Song of Solomon 7]   Focus on the Family talks about 4 major issues we will have to deal with within marriage.   1.  ________— illusion will fade of whom you married.   2. ________— your beauty fades.   3. ________— take for granted the faithfulness of your mate.   4. ________— where you take each other for granted   Song of Songs 7...

Pastor Brian Bennett    Passionate: “Cross-shaped love” [Song of Solomon 6]   Cross-shaped love: the “beloved” is to be loved ________ and ________ [Song of Solomon 6:1-3; John 15:16-17]       Cross-shaped love: fights for what is right by ________ and not insisting on ________________ [Song of Solomon 6:4-13; Ephesians 5:18-33]   What does “right” look like in marriage and in the Church?   o   __...

Pastor Brian Bennett    MESSAGE NOTES Passionate: “It is time…” [Song of Solomon 5] It is time: to acknowledge our __________ and let God __________ us [Song of Solomon 5:1-2] · Awakened with our __________ (1 Corinthians 7:1-5) · Awakened with __________ (Revelation 3:15-20) It is time: to recognize and __________ our __________ with God and each other [Song of Solomon 5:3; Ephesians 4:25-27] It...

Pastor Brian Bennett, Pastor Ken Long, Pastor Tom Bates    [Psalm 126: 1-2; Romans 8:37] Notes: · __________ · __________ · __________ · __________ [Psalms 126:3-4] Notes: [Psalms 126:5-6; Matthew 9:36-38] Notes: · The __________ of God · __________ God · __________ God · __________ and shouts of joy Next Step Questions: ● Are you willing to look for God’s goodness in every season and situation? ●...

Passionate: “The Garden of Love” [Song of Solomon 4]   The Garden of Love: was _________ by God with, and for, love and it was _________ by human _________ [Genesis 2:24-25; Genesis 3:6-8]   The Garden of Love: is where love _________ and _________happens [Song of Songs 4:1-16a; Psalm 37:4]   The Garden of Love: is possible because real love and _________ are available through the _________ [Luke...

Passionate: “What Love Does” [Song of Solomon 3]   What Love Does: it dreams and ________ ________ into the light [Song of Songs 3:1-5; Galatians 5:16; 1 Corinthians 10:13]   What we do with our ________effects our relationships What Love Does: it dreams and calls out ______ _______in those we love [Song of Songs 3:6-11; Proverbs 21:23; Philippians 4:8-9]   What we do with our________effects our r...

Passionate: “Cultivating Healthy Relationships”  [Song of Solomon 2}    Cultivating Healthy Relationships: plant health by _______God’s love and _______  [Song of Solomon 2:1-7; 1 Corinthians 7:6-9]    _______is a great a season for personal growth and Kingdom impact    _______is “like fire” and we can get burnt       Cultivating Healthy Relationships: fertilize the relationship with _______ and _...

Passionate: “Love Goals”  [Song of Solomon 1]   Love Goals:  to celebrate a love that is for the _________ __________   [Song of Solomon 1:2-3]    Christ completes. We ___________.    Love Goals:  to have friends that ___________ our _______________  [Song of Solomon 1:4; Hebrews 10:24-25]    Christ completes. The world ___________.    Love Goals:  to have an “open and honest” relationship that sh...

Pastor Brian Bennett    Rediscovering Jesus: “It is the Lord” [John 21}     It is the Lord:  _____ _____revelation [John 21:1-8; Luke 10:2] Jesus loves you and wants to use you Jesus works with humility, __________, and passion   It is the Lord:  __________ and rest [John 21:9-14; Matthew 11:28-30] Jesus loves you and wants to use you Jesus provides relationship, rest, and _____   It is the Lord: ...