Pathway Church

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: ...

James Flaming  Rediscovering Jesus: “The Wait is Over” [John 19] The Promise We Are Waiting for - _________________ records a promise to mankind that took thousands of years to fulfill The Promise Is Fulfilled - John 19 is the __________ of the entire Bible o John 19 is the fulfillment of the promise recorded in Genesis 3:15 The Wait is Over – How Will We Respond? - The Wait is Over: 1) God ______...

Pastor Brian Bennett   Rediscovering Jesus: “The Jesus Trial” [John 18]     Betrayal:  fight, flight, or _______ [John 18:1-11]   Jesus on trial: six stages of _______ creating a pathway for our _______ [John 18:12-24; Romans 5:6-9] 6 Stages in 18 hours: o   _______court: Preliminary before Annas      (John 18:12-24) Hearing before Caiaphas      (Matthew 26:57-68) Trial before High Council       (...

Pastor Brian Bennett    Rediscovering Jesus: “May become perfectly one” [John 17] Jesus prayed for us and declared that we would: [John 17:11-19] · Be one as God is one · Be ________ with His joy · Be in, ________________of the world · Be ________ by the word which is the truth · Sent as He was sent Jesus prayed for us and asked that we would be perfectly one with God and one another. [John 17:20-...

Pastor Brian Bennett   Rediscovering Jesus: “Bridge over troubled water” [John 16]   Warning:  _______ ________ is worse than death [John 16:1-4]   Promise:  The Holy Spirit is your ________ and Jesus is enough [John 16:5-15]     Bridge:  Jesus is the bridge over troubled water and… [John 16:16-33] ________ is coming Your joy will be > than the ________ ________ ________ Prayer gives you ________...

Pastor Brian Bennett    Rediscovering Jesus: “With or Without Me” [John 15]     With or Without Me: Jesus is the source of life, and we (the Church) are a ________ ________ [John 15:1] With or Without Me:  Without Jesus, ________________________. [John 15:2-6; Isaiah 5:1-7] With or Without Me:  With Jesus, “much” is promised. [John 15:4-5; Hebrews 12:11] The promise + the process… Fruit:         t...

Pastor Brian Bennett  Rediscovering Jesus: “The Way” [John 14] Jesus is the way and shows us ____________ and ____________ [John 14:1-7]   Followers of “the way” (aka Jesus) prayerfully walk into new __________ because of His __________, power, and __________.   [John 14:8-14]   “The way” is a ____________ ____________ to Jesus and life in the Holy Spirit.  [John 14:15-19]    “The way” invites eac...

Pastor Brian Bennett    Rediscovering Jesus: “The Problem with Pride” [John 13] Introduction: John 13:34-35 Pride is the _______of all sin and sin produces _______ behavior [John 12:9-11] Pride opens the door to the _______ _______ [John 13:1-2; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6] Jesus’ love is _______ and _______ whoever is in His pathway [John 13:3-5] Pride’s antidote is _______to Jesus [John 13:6-11] Jesus...

Pastor Nate Swearingen  Rediscovering Jesus: What’s That Smell? John 12:1-8   -       ____________ Throughout this whole sequence of events there are only two words devoted to Martha and the role she played that evening. Just two words—but I doubt that any of us could find two words more fitting or less surprising: “Martha served” (John 12:2).   -       ___________ With condescension in his voice,...

Dr Wayne Smith    Rediscovering Jesus: The Resurrection & The Life (John 11:1-45) 1.     Jesus ‘___________________ ___________________’  First from Marth - “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” Then from Mary “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.”  From other bystanders - “Could not he who opened the eyes of the ___________________ man also have kept...

Mark Shaner  Rediscovering Jesus: The Good Shepherd (John 10) Good Shepherd: When His ____________becomes the ____________all other_____________become, the secondary. [John 10:1-21; John 14:30-31]  "A kingdom person is one who visibly demonstrates the comprehensive rule of God underneath the Lordship of Jesus Christ" Listening to the Good Shepherds Voice: ______________essential realities to know...

Dr. Brian Bennett   Rediscovering Jesus: “Now I see” [John 9]     “Now I see”:  ________ can, but isn’t always, the cause of ________ [John 9:1-3; Isaiah 55:8-9; 2 Corinthians 4:7-11]   “Now I see”:  ________ Jesus always leads to ________ [John 9:4-7]   “Now I see”: “________ ________” can create ________ [John 9:8-23; 1 John 4:18]   “Now I see”:  Jesus ________ conflict draws us ________ [John 9...

Dr. Brian Bennett    Rediscovering Jesus: “Throwing Stones” [John 8]   Throwing Stones:  Jesus’ mercy is meant to “____________” no matter what we are “____________” [John 8:1-11; Romans 3:23-24]   Throwing Stones: “four ______ ______” teachings of Jesus’ that caused them to throw stones:   ______:“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of...