Romans 12: 1, 2 Don’t conform Be transformed (Metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly) Reflect Jesus in this world Humility needed (Thorn in the flesh (2 Corinthians 12: 7 – 9) QUESTION: HOW DOES LEARNING ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS HELP IN A WORLD IN CHAOS? 1. Don’t Conform Daniel 1: 4 The young men called were everything that the world… Continue reading S.H.A.P.E. A Transformed Life Part Deux
S.H.A.P.E. A Transformed Life
Romans 12: 1 – 3 1. Mercies Vs 1 therefore = knowing what God has done for you int he past Beg you This is not a forced walk, but a call to come and walk with me a bit Mercies = Pity or compassion Not just a work, but an action Heart moved by compassion Jesus became a man… Continue reading S.H.A.P.E. A Transformed Life
S.H.A.P.E. Been With Jesus
Romans 12: 1 Sahara Desert has water under it but it is still a desert 1. Therefore Brothers and sisters (Romans 12: 1) Paul is addressing believers here. Those who are in relationship with Jesus. When you see a therefore int he bible, you need to ask what is it there for There are 4 Therefores in Romans Romans 3:… Continue reading S.H.A.P.E. Been With Jesus
Fresh Start Relationship with Each other
We are looking at the core values of HTC. Harvestime Church exists to “Build Lives for Life change. our Core values spell out R2E2L Relationship with God Relationship with Each Other Every Believer a Minister Evangelism Home and Abroad Life change the Reason for the church Video Luke 15: 15 – 13 1. Life change is a process the son… Continue reading Fresh Start Relationship with Each other
Fresh Start Core Values
the Prodigal Son Three people were known in the story. Two of them did not have the father’s heart and only had a consumer mentality Vs 12 I want my belongings Vs 29 I slaved for you and what do I get for my hard work 1. Apartment living Vs house living both have walls, doors, and windows, but one… Continue reading Fresh Start Core Values
The Glory of the Lord in the Storm
Ezekiel 1 Ezekiel ministered the same time as Daniel and Jeremiah. Ezekiel 1: 4 Ezekiel saw a terrible storm coming from the North. 1. The Crude Awakening Thirst for oil is 86 million barrels a day and 98.5 by 2015 Oil Prices have quintupled int he past six years. Top Oil Reserves An alliance is predicted that will invade Israel… Continue reading The Glory of the Lord in the Storm
Theology of the Holy Spirit part 5
Key Point: Live Spirit filled rather than Spirit less lives. 1. The Holy Spirit was extremely active in bringing about the birth of Jesus. Luke 1: 15 John filled with the Holy Spirit before birth Luke 1: 35 Holy Spirit will come upon you (Mary) Luke 1: 41 Elizabeth filled with the Holy Spirit. Luke 1: 67 Zechariah filled with… Continue reading Theology of the Holy Spirit part 5
Theology of the Holy Spirit part 4
Empowered 1. Being Filled Acts 1: 4 – 8 Baptized means to dip repeatedly, to immerse to submerge to overwhelm Jesus is talking about the fulfillment of what John the Baptist prophesied in Matthew 3: 11 “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not… Continue reading Theology of the Holy Spirit part 4
THEOLOGY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 101 PART 3
DON’T BE IGNORANT CONCERNING THE HOLY GHOST Gifts are not… Natural gifts Not given to an elite few (1 Corinthians 12: 7 each one given a gift) Signs of spiritual maturity Not to be weird or freaky or something to fear GIFTS ARE FOR THE CHURCH Romans 1: 11 I long to visit you so I can bring you some… Continue reading THEOLOGY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 101 PART 3
Cornelius Encounter Theology of the Holy Spirit 101 part 2
The Holy spirit was at creation in Genesis 1: 2 and appears over 800 times in the bible Rauch of God = Violent Blast of Breath in the Old Testament the Holy Spirit came upon… Specific people Specific times Specific purposes Holy Spirit is hard to understand We can understand God as Father and Son because we have examples of… Continue reading Cornelius Encounter Theology of the Holy Spirit 101 part 2
Cornelius Encounter Theology of the Holy Spirit 101
1 Corinthians 2: 4, 5 My words are not wise or persuasive, but rather a demonstration of the Spirit’s power in order that our faith might not rest on men’s wisdom but on God’s power.” If the Holy Spirit moves, nothing can stop Him, but if he doesn’t move, then no amount of money or programing is going to do… Continue reading Cornelius Encounter Theology of the Holy Spirit 101
Looking Forward
We have looked at a couple of areas concerning the time of greatness Looking back = creating a moment others can build upon Looking out = we are building so we can better affect our valley for Jesus Looking up = God is calling us to do something only He can do Looking Forward = taking that step that god… Continue reading Looking Forward