Ephesians 2:12-22
1 – Church is not a place to attend, it is a place we
2 – Our country has a “”
3 – Belonging is
Belonging takes a
Ephesians 4:2-3
4 – This community is built on
Ephesians 2:20-22
What is the Holy Spirit saying to you?
- YOU ARE PART OF SOMETHING THAN YOURSELF.
By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith. By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she considered him faithful who had made the promise. (Hebrews 11:7-11, NIV)
All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting they were foreigners and strangers on earth. (Hebrews 11:13, NIV)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. (Hebrews 12:1, NIV)
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)
2. THROW OFF WHAT IS HOLDING YOU .
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us… (Hebrews 12:1, NIV)
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. (Ephesians 4:22-24, NIV)
3. FIX YOUR ON JESUS.
“…fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfector of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right had of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:2, NIV)
I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip – he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber not sleep. (Psalm 121:1-4, NIV)
“…surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20, NIV)
What is the Holy Spirit saying to me…
Hebrews 11:6, Joshua 10:12-14, Joshua 14:7-12
A relentless heart:
- Can’t be controlled by .
Galations 6:9, 2 Timothy 1:7
- Is greater than .
Proverbs 24:16
One of the greatest difficulties to overcome is .
- Gives it .
Colossians 3:23
What is the Holy Spirit saying to you:
Picture of Grace
1 – We are brought to a we don’t
Because we are at the table:
- There is instead of worry
- There is instead of being unsettled
- There is no room for
- There is no room fro
- I should make room for
2 – I am
Because Grace
- I have quiet
- I overflow with
What is the Holy Spirit saying to you?
Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Mark 2:27-28, Matthew 11:28-30, Mark 2:27
Tips to find rest:
- in advance.
- Set .
- .
- Figure out what for you.
- Make it .
What is the Holy Spirit saying to me:
Nehemiah 4
BIG IDEA:
ANYTIME GOD IS BUILDING SOMETHING, OPPOSITION WILL COME.
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous and strong. (1 Cor. 16:13 NIV)
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him (and look, he gives the same advice Paul gave) STANDING FIRM IN THE FAITH…” (1 Peter 5:8-9, NIV)
1 – OPPOSITION.
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. (2 Cor. 10:5, NIV)
2 – OPPOSITION.
“I am carrying on a GREAT PROJECT and cannot go down.” (Nehemiah 6:3, NIV)
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9, NIV)
3 – STAY ON THE WORK.
So the wall was completed on the twenty-fifth day of Elul, in fifty-two days. (Nehemiah 6:15, NIV)
Not every invitation deserves our attention.
When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were AFRAID and LOST THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE, because they realized that this work had been done with the HELP OF GOD. (Nehemiah 6:16, NIV)
‘Not by might, nor by power, but by MY SPIRIT,’ says the Lord of hosts. (Zechariah 4:6)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great crowd of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfector of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who ENDURED such opposition from sinners, so that you will NOT GROW WEARY and lose heart. (Hebrews 12:1-3, NIV)
What is the Holy Spirit saying to you?
Nehemiah 4
3 ways discouragement sets in:
Nehemiah 4:1-3
Nehemiah 4:6, Nehemiah 4:10
Nehemiah 4:10
Getting the job done:
Nehemiah 4:4, Nehemiah 4:14
Nehemiah 4:14
Nehemiah 4:16-22
What is the Holy Spirit saying to you:
Nehemiah 2:1-5
Nehemiah 2:17-18
Getting the job done:
1 – Seek
Prayer: Protects, Provides, and Propels
2 – Keep the
Know God
Find Freedom
Discover purpose
Make a difference
3 – Visions are accomplished through
4 –
What is the Holy Spirit saying to you?
Nehemiah 1:1-4; Nehemiah 2:1-5
Ephesians 2:10 – For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
1 – The good work begins with an
2 – The good work continues because of
3 – This causes in me
4 – What your heart?
5 – No one will criticize you for
What is the Holy Spirit saying to you?
Ephesians 5:21-25, Mark 10:2-9, Matthew 19:10
Marriage, Divorce, Reconciliation & Remarriage
What should a biblical marriage look like?
1 )
- Matthew 19:6
2)
- Genesis 2:24
3)
What is the Holy Spirit saying to me: