Kingdom
Micah 4:3–4 From the war in Ukraine to mass shootings, our world is littered with violence. In the Kingdom age, God will eliminate such behavior so people can enjoy peace.
Amos 9:13–14 The poor and vulnerable sometimes go hungry today, but in the age to come, God will bless the world with abundance.
Have the Right Frame of Mind
It’s not about you.
It’s about Jesus!
You don’t need all the answers.
You already have the ONE answer that truly matters.
Understand your job.
Plant and water; that’s it.
God’s Heart for HUMANITY
John 3:16, 17 God loves humanity and wants all to be saved.
Ezekiel 18:20-23 and 32 God has no pleasure in people dying.
1 Timothy 2:3-4 The will of God is clearly stated.
2 Peter 3:9 He is waiting until all who are going to be saved are saved.
Prayer
Psalm 106:19-23 Prayer is powerful because it moves the hand of the one who holds the world.
1 Chronicles 29:10-19 This model prayer begins with praise before moving to thanksgiving, and finally to petition.
Hebrews 4:12 Powerful and effective - not merely a collection of ancient texts but has relevance and influence in the present. It penetrates deeply into a person’s being.
1 Thessalonians 2:13 It is transformative with the power to bring about spiritual discernment, conviction, and change in individuals.
Matthew 4:1-11 “It is written.”
In the Bible, the word “church” (ἐκκλησία) does not refer to a building nor to the people of God in general, but to an assembly of God’s people—a congregation. This series is looking at the different aspects of what we do when we come together for worship on Sundays.
Psalm 139:13-14
For you created my innermost parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to You, because I am awesomely and wonderfully made.
We are meticulously created, which includes the ability to sing and make music.
The power of love
“The strongest defense is a good offense.” LOVE is offensive, not defensive.
1 John 4:18--19
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear: because fear hath torment. He that fears is not made perfect in love. We love him, because He first loved us.
Our society is fixated on power. We ask, “Who has the power? Who is oppressed? How can we fix it?” But what does the Bible say about power? How does God use power?
