Moving Into More
Moving Into More - Week 1
January 7, 2024 • Ps. Justin Spina
2 Timothy 1:7 NLT For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. Key 1 - Pray with Purpose Hebrews 11:6 NIV But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Key 2 - Pray to Rejoice 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus Key 3 - Pray with an ASK Mark 11:24 NIV Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Key 4 - Pray to Yield Luke 22:42 NIV “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”
Get Your Priorities Straight
January 14, 2024 • Ps. Justin Spina
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. 2 KINGS 13:15-19 NIV Elisha said, “Get a bow and some arrows,” and he did so. 16 “Take the bow in your hands,” he said to the king of Israel. When he had taken it, Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands. 17 “Open the east window,” he said, and he opened it. “Shoot!” Elisha said, and he shot. “The Lord’s arrow of victory, the arrow of victory over Aram!” Elisha declared. “You will completely destroy the Arameans at Aphek.” 18 Then he said, “Take the arrows,” and the king took them. Elisha told him, “Strike the ground.” He struck it three times and stopped. 19 The man of God was angry with him and said, “You should have struck the ground five or six times; then you would have defeated Aram and completely destroyed it. But now you will defeat it only three times.” Key #1 - Get a Word from God Key #2 - Stay focused on what’s important Galatians 1:10 NLT Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant. Key #3 - Take God directed persistent action 2 KINGS 13:18-19 NIV “Then he said, ‘Take the arrows,’ and the king took them. Elisha told him, ‘Strike the ground.’ He struck it three times and stopped. The man of God was angry with him and said, ‘You should have struck the ground five or six times; then you would have defeated Aram and completely destroyed it. But now you will defeat it only three times.’
The Right Connections
January 21, 2024 • Ps. Jared Terpenning
Genesis 2:18 NLT Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” KEY #1: YOUR CONNECTIONS ARE CRUCIAL KEY #2: DESIGNED CONNECTIONS LEAD TO MORE Luke 15:1–2 NIV Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Proverbs 12:26 NLT The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray. Matthew 28:19 NLT Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Psalm 1:1 NIV Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, Proverbs 27:6 NIV Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. 2 Timothy 2: 1-2 NLT Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. 2 You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. Proverbs 11:25 NLT The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. KEY #3: GOD IS THE PERFECT CONNECTION
All In Process
January 28, 2024 • Ps. Justin Spina
2 Timothy 1:7 NLT For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. Key #1 - Trust the Process 1 SAMUEL 16:10-12 NIV Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, “The Lord has not chosen these.” 11 So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.” Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.” 12 So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.” Key #2 - Don’t get Bitter, Get Better! Ephesians 4:31-32 NIV Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Matthew 4:26-27 NLT Jesus also said, “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens. Key #3 - The jobs not finished Philippians 3:13-14 NLT No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. Hebrews 4:7 NLT So God set another time for entering his rest, and that time is today. God announced this through David much later in the words already quoted: "Today when you hear his voice, don’t harden your hearts.”