HIStory, January 10, 2014

HIStory: Part 1

You know I love history but the reason that I enjoy it so much is the fact that there are so many times bizarre decisions are made by leaders or circumstances happen both changing the outcome of events. I credit these to God’s hand of providence as he will accomplish what he wants through the history of mankind. We want… Continue reading HIStory: Part 1

HIStory, January 16, 2014

HIStory: Hephzibah

1. Mission Vs Position Luke 10 Jesus sends out the 72 to minister to the people of Israel. They return with testimonies about what God has done in and through their lives. Vs 17 – 20 Mission – what you are able to do for God because of him working through you. Luke 5 = Jesus to Peter, I will… Continue reading HIStory: Hephzibah

HIStory, January 27, 2014

Victim or Victorious

When you give your victim status to God, he turns your victim badge into a medal of honor to testify of what you have been through and overcome. Have you gone from being a victim to being victorious?

HIStory, April 3, 2014

HIStory: Woman at the Well

John 4 the woman at the well in Samaria. This is an illustration of God’s love for the people of Samaria and his removing the curses that were spoken over them through the prophet Hosea. Nothing happens by chance and everything Jesus does is with a purpose. Bringing a backslidden people back to himself. Historical Background of Samaria. Northern Kingdom… Continue reading HIStory: Woman at the Well

HIStory, April 18, 2014

HIStory: Pilate

Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is full of light, but when it is bad your body is full of darkness. Luke 11: 33 – 36

HIStory, April 25, 2014

HIStory: Peter’s Observation

We are looking at HISTORY and the changing of lives that intersect with Jesus We are going to observe a 24 hour period that is going to have a profound impact on Peter and lives around him. I want us to imagine that we are going to see the events that happen int he next 24 hours through his eyes…. Continue reading HIStory: Peter’s Observation

HIStory, May 16, 2014

HIStory: The Kingdom of God

We want to continue our look at the subject of HIStory and how Jesus’ life intersects with other lives to change history.   This morning we are going to look at the subject of the Kingdom of God.  It is preached throughout the New Testament and we are going to be focusing on it the next couple of weeks.  It… Continue reading HIStory: The Kingdom of God

HIStory, May 25, 2014

HIStory: Sheep Among Wolves

Matthew 10: 7 1.  Jesus is sending out his disciples to preach the kingdom of God has come Same message that John the Baptist and Jesus started their ministry with. Message must be shared with the whole world before Jesus returns. Kingdom is: Righteousness = born again Peace Nothing between God and me Contentment My God is good. 3. Joy… Continue reading HIStory: Sheep Among Wolves

HIStory, June 19, 2014

HIStory Dissonance

History is made when the life of Jesus crosses our path and we make Jesus story on the earth.  We want to continue to look at the story of Jesus sending out his disciples to preach that the kingdom of God is near. Luke 10: 1, 2 Sending out to proclaim the Kingdom of God. We have talked a few… Continue reading HIStory Dissonance

HIStory, July 1, 2014

Subplot

INTRO SLIDE (1) A story is simply: a character wants something and overcomes conflict to get it. -Look at the person next to you and ask what is your favorite movie? FAVORITE MOVIE: Think about it.  Isn’t it about a character (or characters) that wants something and overcomes conflict to get it? Pastor Kyle’s Favorite Movies -Dumb and Dumber -Lord… Continue reading Subplot

HIStory, July 13, 2014

The Parable of Toilet Paper

We have been looking at the book of Luke and encounters that people have had with Jesus Christ. Storm that the disciples had no faith and were rebuked by Jesus.  Mark 4: 39 Then a couple of examples come across their path of people that have incredible faith. Luke 8 Jairus if you will come, my daughter will be healed…. Continue reading The Parable of Toilet Paper

HIStory, October 12, 2014

Burn the Plow

Oct. 5 2011  Steve Jobs died at age 56 Rip Steve jobs. You led the world into the 21st century. Rip Steve jobs. You improved life as we know it. Steve jobs- on behalf of every dreamer sitting in his or her garage who is crazy enough to try to change the world, you will be missed. Good Enough-   baseline… Continue reading Burn the Plow

HIStory, October 19, 2014

Facebook Faith

Facebook Faith   Relationship is defined as: Connection Association Involvement   Involvement is messy and requires us to be a part of someones life   Involvement takes us from knowing ABOUT someone to KNOWING them   God wants us to know Him and His heart What stirs is heart? People We can be too consumed with the formula for following… Continue reading Facebook Faith

HIStory, October 26, 2014

Strike the Water

Strike the Water RT “For everybody who is sick of playing it safe, for every dreamer who has been disillusioned, your moment is now. The mantle is yours.”(SLIDE 2) 4 different times God parted the water -Moses (SLIDE 3) Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on. Raise your… Continue reading Strike the Water

HIStory, November 2, 2014

November 2, 2014

Ephesians 5: 15 – 17 Making the most in dark days. There are three words used for time Chronos = Chronological Time Kairos = opportune Time (this is what is used in Ephesians 5) Atomos = smallest element of time possible (only used once in the twinkling of an eye) Atomos moments are so small that we may miss them,… Continue reading November 2, 2014

HIStory, December 21, 2014

The New Temple

Rebuilding the temple   Haggai 2: 1 – 9   Zerubbabel, Joshua, Ezra were called by Cyrus to rebuild the temple.   First Temple built by Solomon   112 tons of gold = 4,300,000,000 $1200 an ounce 262 tons of silver= 134,144,000 $16 an ounce Bronze that they could not even measure   Glory of God filled this place that… Continue reading The New Temple