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Isaiah 59:2   But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear. (NIV) Romans 3:23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. (NLT) PICTURES: Golden Gate Bridge Ephesians 2:13   But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. (NIV) 3 Barriers That Keep...

1. Pray for God to open doors to share Jesus Colossians 4:3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. (NIV) 3 Reasons People Miss Open Doors 1. People think open doors are for others but not for them Matthew 5:14–15   “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. 15  No...

“NO CROWN” John 3:22-30 (NIV) “After this, Jesus and his disciples went out into the Judean countryside, where he spent some time with them, and baptized. Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water, and people were coming and being baptized. (This was before John was put in prison.) An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew ove...

Colossians 2:7 NLT Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. When we are rooted, we don’t just survive, we can thrive. Colossians 3:1-2 NLT Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place...

Colossians 2:8 - See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces [a]  of this world rather than on Christ. NIV Colossians 1:16 - 16  For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been cre...

Colossians 2:6-7 And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him.  7  Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. (NLT) 3 Outcomes Of A Rooted Life 1. Rooted people see life through eyes of faith  Colossians 1:3–4 We always than...

James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,  3  because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  4  Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (NIV) Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily a...

Exodus 34:7 I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations. I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin. But I do not excuse the guilty. I lay the sins of the parents upon their children and grandchildren; the entire family is affected— even children in the third and fourth generations. (NLT) 1. Give Thanks for God’s Patience “I don’t know who needs to hear this but if the house is 73 and you want i...

James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,  3  because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  4  Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (NIV) Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: (NIV) Habakkuk 2:3 Fo...

James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,  3  because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  4  Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (NIV) 1. Don’t despise the day of small beginnings 1 Samuel 16:11-12 So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” “The...

James 1:2-3 (NIV) - 2  Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,  3  because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Ephesians 6:10-12 (NLT) - 10  A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.  11  Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.  12  For we are n...

James 1:2-4 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,  3  for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.  4  And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (ESV) Matthew 4:1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. (NIV) Deuteronomy 8:2–5   Remember how th...

James 1:2–4 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3  for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4  And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (ESV) 1. Problems are a place of opportunity 2. Problems are a place of testing James 1:2-3 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trial...

Psalm 119:156 LORD, how great is your mercy; let me be revived by following your regulations. (NLT) Psalm 119:25   I lie in the dust; revive me by your word. (NLT) Psalm 85:6 Won’t you revive us again, so your people can rejoice in you? (NLT) Psalm 80:18 Then we will never abandon you again. Revive us so we can call on your name once more. (NLT) 4 Revival Stoppers 1. A fading faith Revelation 2:3-...

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, (NIV) 1. God loves John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, (NIV) 1 John 4:7-8 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. (NIV) 1 John 4:16 And so we know an...

Luke 1:30–31   But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. 31  You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. (NIV) Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. (NIV) Hebrews 6:18–19 So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is imp...

Acts 3:1-10 NLT Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service.   2  As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, the one called the Beautiful Gate, so he could beg from the people going into the Temple.   3  When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for some m...

Mark 2:23-28; 3:1-6 (NIV) 23 One Sabbath Jesus was going through the grainfields, and as his disciples walked along, they began to pick some heads of grain.24 The Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?” 25 He answered, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need? 26 In the days of Abiathar the high priest, he ent...

3 Labels That Limit You 1. The label of the past Joshua 2:1 Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim. “Go, look over the land,” he said, “especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. (NIV) Joshua 6:22   Joshua said to the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the prostitute’s house and bring her out and all who belo...

Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly beyond all that we ask or imagine, according to the power that works in us, (MEV) Matthew 14:15-16 That evening the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away so they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves.” 16  But Jesus said, “That isn’t necessary—you f...

Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, (NASB) Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. (NIV) 4 Truths About Surrender 1. Surrender is a test Genesis 22:1–2 Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to...

Beyond: Exceedingly, Abundantly, Beyond Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly beyond all that we ask or imagine, according to the power that works in us, (MEV) 1. God is able 2. God does exceedingly, abundantly, beyond   3. God can do more than you can ask or think 6 Limitations That Keep You From Living Exceedingly, Abundantly, Beyond 1. Get beyond your past  Exodus 2...

1 Timothy 2:1 I urge that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— (NIV) 1. Pray for all people 1 Timothy 2:2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.  (NLT) Matthew 5:44   But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! (NLT) Luke 6:27–28 “But to you who are w...

Guess Who’s Coming For Dinner - Pastor Earl McClellan 2 Samuel 4:4 (Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in both feet. He was five years old when the news about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she hurried to leave, he fell and became disabled. His name was Mephibosheth.) (NIV) 2 Samuel 9:1 David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of...

1 Kings 19:4b-5 He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.”  5  Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep. (NIV) 1. Your physical health is a spiritual priority. 3 John 1:2 Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit....