TITLE: FEARLESS: FINDING CONFIDENCE IN GOD
Psalm 27:1-3 NIV
- CONFIDENCE COMES FROM WHO GOD IS.
COURAGE IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF FEAR. COURAGE IS THE CONFIDENCE IN GOD IN THE OF FEAR.
Isaiah 41:10 NIV says: “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.”
Psalm 27:4-6 NIV
- CONFIDENCE IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD.
DAVID HAD MANY PROBLEMS, BUT HE HAD ONE PRIORITY: THE OF GOD.
WORSHIP SHIFTS MY FOCUS FROM THE SIZE OF MY PROBLEM TO THE GREATNESS OF MY GOD.
Psalm 27:7-12 NIV
- CONFIDENCE CRIES OUT TO GOD.
GOD’S SILENCE DOES NOT MEAN GOD’S ABSENCE.
Psalm 27:13-14 NIV
- CONFIDENCE FOR GOD’S GOODNESS.
WAITING IS NOT DOING NOTHING. WAITING IS TRUSTING GOD WHILE HE IS WORKING.
PSALM 27 NIV REMINDS US: FEAR DOESN’T GET THE FINAL WORD. GOD DOES.
TITLE: SHEPHERD: LEARNING TO TRUST GOD’S LEADING
Jeremiah 17:9 NLT
- THE SHEPHERD FOR ME.
Psalms 23:1 NKJV The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
My contentment doesn’t come from what’s in my hands; it comes from knowing I’m in His hands.
Psalms 23:3 NKJV He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
God doesn’t just care about where you’re going.
God cares about how your is doing on the journey.
- THE SHEPHERD ME.
Psalms 23:2 NKJV He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
I don’t have to the path to trust the Shepherd.
John 7:37-39 NIV
The Shepherd doesn’t just lead us toward temporary relief.
The Shepherd leads us to the living water of the .
- THE SHEPHERD ME.
Psalms 23:4 NIV Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
The valley isn’t your . You’re passing through it.
- THE SHEPHERD OVER ME.
Psalms 23:5-6 NIV You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
The Shepherd isn’t just leading me through today. He’s leading me home.
John 10:10-18 NIV
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Title: Psalms 8
Psalms 8:1-9 NIV
O LORD, Yahweh, the eternal, everlasting, all-sufficient One who saves.
Our Lord, adonai, taking care of all needs, takes ownership to ensure all is well and provided.
How excellent is Your name in all the earth!
Characteristics of our LORD
1. He is Glorious
2. He is all-powerful
3. He is Creator, with just His fingertips!
The Big Question: WHO AM I?
You think about me?
You visit me?
Three Things God Says about You
1. You are glorious!
2. You are powerful!
3. You have been given dominion over the works of God’s Hands!
O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth!
The Visual Structure of Psalm 8
O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth!
- He is Glorious
- He is all-powerful
- He is Creator, with just His fingertips!
—> WHO AM I? <—
- You are glorious!
- You are powerful!
- You have been given dominion over the works of God’s Hands!
O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth!
The Literary Outline of Psalm 8
A. O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth!
B. He is Glorious
C. He is all-powerful
D. He is Creator, with just His fingertips!
E. WHO AM I?
B’ You are glorious!
C’ You are powerful!
D’ You have been given dominion over the works of God’s Hands!
A’ O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth!
“To the Chief Musician. On the Instrument of Gath. A Psalm of David”
1 Samuel 17:1-58 NIV
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Planted: Building A Life That Lasts.
No matter where a person is in the Christian life, whether up or down, soaring or struggling, there is a psalm that speaks directly to the spiritual state of his heart. The psalms were written to guide believers in the proper worship of God and, used rightly, are to be sung devotionally, prayed fervently, preached evangelistically, and taught expositionally. The primary purpose of the Book of Psalms is found in its intensely God-centered focus to direct our hearts toward him in every experience of life. – Holman Commentary
Psalm 1:1-6 NIV
A life that lasts is built by being planted in God’s Word and planted in God’s family.
- Where You Plant Your Life Where Your Life Goes.
The voices you listen to become the you live.
The Hebrew word “blessed” (esher) means deep joy and contentment that comes from walking with God.
- Deep Produce Strong Lives.
The Hebrew word for meditate (Hāgāh) means to continually reflect on and speak God’s truth until it becomes part of your life.
Joshua 1:8 NIV
Psalm 119:105 NIV
Storms Don’t Create Roots. Storms Roots.
- Planted People Together.
Psalm 92:13 NIV
Being Planted Means More Than Attending Church – It Means Belonging.
The Results of Being Planted:
- : Storms come, but you remain standing.
- Fruitfulness: Healthy roots naturally produce healthy fruit.
- : Every season won’t be easy, but every season can still be fruitful.
- Purpose: A life connected to God has eternal significance.
People Who Are Planted Don’t Just Survive; They Flourish.
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TITLE: “AVOID THE DRIFT”
Hebrews 2:1 NIV
“The greatest danger to your faith isn’t always persecution—it’s slow spiritual drift.”
Song of Songs 2:15 NIV
“A drifting faith is rarely the result of one big decision, but a thousand small neglects.”
- Stay Connected Through
John 15:4-5 NKJV
“You don’t grow closer to God, but you can accidentally drift away.”
“Drift is subtle. Devotion is .”
The enemy doesn’t always need to destroy your faith.
He only needs to you.
- STAY CONNECTED THROUGH JOINING A .
“Sheep that wander become easy prey.”
“Isolation is where temptation grows .”
Proverbs 27:17 NIV
Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV
Acts 2:42-47 NIV
“Transformation happens best in , not just rows.”
“We are better together because we are stronger together.” Pastor Rick Warren
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.'” C. S. Lewis
- Stay Connected by Walking in the .
1 John 1:7-9 NIV
“Grace doesn’t excuse drifting; Grace empowers .”
“The church isn’t a place to pretend you’re perfect; it’s the place where Jesus restores imperfect people.”
We don’t celebrate sin. We celebrate .
Colossians 3:12-14 NIV
“Drift is natural. Abiding is intentional. Community is essential. Jesus is our anchor.”
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TITLE: WILL YOU SEE?
John 20:1–31 NIV
Verse 1 – Mary
Saw (Blepō) — Seeing without understanding
Verse 6 – Peter
Saw (Theōreō) — Seeing and investigating
Verse 8 – John
Saw (Eidon) — Seeing, understanding, and believing
Verse 29 – Thomas
Seen (Horaō) — Having seen the risen Christ, he believes and worships
John 20:29 NIV
John 20:31 NIV
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TITLE: GOD FIRST: FROM CHOICE TO LIFESTYLE
“Whatever has first place in your heart will have the greatest over your life.”
Exodus 20:1-3 NIV
“God will never be satisfied with a place in our lives when He belongs on the throne of our lives.”
When God is first, else finds its proper place.
WHAT STOPS US FROM LIVING A “GOD-FIRST LIFESTYLE?”
- We do not trust Him.
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
At the root of much of our disobedience is a issue.
“We will never fully surrender to a God we do not fully trust.”
“God’s direction may not always make sense in the moment, but His can always be trusted.”
- can keep us from putting God first.
If we know His character, we can His direction.
“Fear asks, ‘What if God doesn’t come through?’ Faith remembers all the times He already has.”
- can move God out of first place.
Matthew 6:33 NIV
“If the enemy cannot destroy your faith, he will try to distract your focus.”
The greatest thing I get to steward is not simply my money, my possessions, my gifts, or my resources. The greatest thing I get to steward is my .
HOW DO I LIVE A “GOD-FIRST LIFESTYLE?’
- God First In Our .
“God is not looking for weekend visitation; He desires daily devotion.”
- God First In Our .
1 Samuel 15:22 NIV
“Obedience is not how we earn God’s love; it is how we to God’s love.”
- God First In Our .
God established the Sabbath because He wanted His people to stop, worship, rest, and trust Him.
- God First In Our and Resources.
Colossians 3:23 NIV
Whether we are working, parenting, serving, leading, studying, or helping someone, our lives can become worship.
We do not put God first because of Guilt. We put God first because of .
HOW SHOULD WE RESPOND TO GOD?
- Ourselves.
Psalm 51:17 NIV
God is not looking for perfect people. He is looking for hearts.
- Rand Return.
Romans 8:1-2 NIV
There is no condemnation, but there is .
The greatest thing I will ever steward is not my possessions.
It is my life.
“God does not want to be first on a list; He wants to be at the center of everything.”
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TITLE: Passing the Tests in Life
James 1:2-4 NIV
James 1:12 NIV
Test #1 – A Major Change (Where?)
Hebrews 11:8 NIV
Faith helps us follow God’s leading without knowing where.
Test #2 – A Delayed Promise (When?)
Hebrews 11:9-10 NIV
Faith helps us wait for God’s timing without knowing when.
Test #3 – An Impossible Problem (How?)
Hebrews 11:11 NIV
Faith helps us expect a miracle without knowing how.
Test #4 – A Senseless Tragedy (Why?)
Hebrews 11:18-19 NIV
Faith helps us trust God’s purpose without knowing why.
Genesis 17:9 NIV El-Shaddai – God who is sufficient.
Genesis 22:14 NIV Jehovah Jireh – The Lord is our provider.
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Title: “Making Room for the God of Overflow”
John 10:10 AMP
10 The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].
Ephesians 5:18 NIV
- GOD WANTS TO YOU
Psalm 23:5 NIV
John 7:37-39 NIV
Joel 2:28-29 NIV
A river never exists for itself. It brings life everywhere it flows.
- OVERFLOW REQUIRES
Sometimes our greatest enemy isn’t sin. It’s overload.
We say, “God, bless my schedule.” God says, “I’d rather lead your schedule.”
If the devil can’t make you bad, sometimes he’ll simply make you busy.
- HOW DO WE ROOM?
Making room is intentional. It doesn’t happen accidentally.
- Make room in your schedule.
Don’t give God what’s left. Give Him what’s first.
b. Make room in your relationships.
- Make room in your resources.
Whenever we loosen our grip, God demonstrates His faithfulness.
Ezekiel 47:1-5 NIV
You don’t find room for God—You make room for God.
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Title: THE HEART OF THE FATHER
1 Peter 2:9 NIV
- THE HEART OF THE FATHER US.
Deuteronomy 1:29-31 NIV
The Father Us.
Psalm 103:13 NIV
The Father Has for Us.
Ephesians 1:3-6 NIV
The Father and Us.
Romans 8:15 NIV
The Father Fear.
- THE HEART OF THE FATHER US.
1 John 3:1 NIV
MPC Mission: Inviting People To Realize Their Role In God’s Story.
John 3:16 NIV
John 14:5-9 NIV
We Are Called to the Heart of the Father Too.
1 Corinthians 11:1 NIV
Luke 15:20-24 NIV
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