Walking With Jesus: Leading into the Future

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Walking With Jesus: Leading into the Future

November 6, 2022 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Matthew 9:35–38

WALKING WITH JESUS: Leading Into the Future

Pastor Kent Landhuis

THEME - It’s a great day to follow Jesus.

TEXT - Matthew 9:35-38

REVIEW

HS… Holy Spirit dependence.

P… Prayerful guidance.

O… Obedient living.

W… Word-centered hearts.

E… Exalting the Father in everything.

R… Relational intentionality.

1. Kingdom Focused.

Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.

2. Compassion Driven.

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

3. Harvest Ready.

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”

Luke 10:1-15. A harvest ready church.

10:1-4. Follow our specific call.10:5-6. Fulfill our direct commission.10:7-8. Pursue clear objectives.10:9-15. Maintain confident convictions.

NEXT STEPS

Where do we feel called to bring the good news of the Kingdom?Follow the call.Celebrate - it is a great day to follow Jesus.

Walking With Jesus: Relational & Intentional

November 20, 2022 • Pastor Steve Poole • Matthew 4:19, 1 Corinthians 4:15–17

WALKING WITH JESUS: Relational & Intentional Steve Poole THEME – Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men TEXT – Matthew 4:19, 1 Corinthians 4:15-17 DISCIPLESHIP IS… 1. Discipleship is NOT information transfer, but learning to obediently walk as Jesus walked. 2. Discipleship is caught, not taught. 3. Discipleship is like spiritual parenting. (1 Corinthians 4:15-17) 4. Discipleship is relational and intentional. (Luke 5:27-32) 5. Discipleship is our purpose. (Matthew 28:19-20) 6. Being a disciple is like being a part of a family. "While loneliness and isolation are unavoidable realities of living in this fallen world, relationships give richness and growth to our lives. God created us for connection. Fullness comes to us when we have a solid vertical connection with God and strong horizontal connections with others we can pour our love into." ~ Rabbi Sobel NEXT STEPS 1. Am I willing to ask God to give me the name of someone who can disciple me? And am I brave enough to ask them to be my spiritual mentor/parent? 2. Am I willing to pray and ask God for the names of a few people He is calling me to disciple? And be brave enough to reach out to them when God creates opportunities? 3. What is one way I can be more intentional in my relationships How can I ask more meaningful questions?

Walking With Jesus: Jesus and Fruit

November 13, 2022 • Pastor Leah Carolan • James 1:2–4, John 15:1–8, Luke 11:9–13

WALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and Fruit Leah Carolan THEME – The Father is glorified by much fruit. TEXT – John 15:1-8 REVIEW Jesus was a not a 'super-human' but was fully human walking in the power of the Holy Spirit during His time on earth, and we are empowered by that same Holy Spirit to do the things Jesus did. Three Types of Fruit in the Bible Character Fruit – Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)Conduct Fruit – Fruit of Righteousness (Philippians 1:11)Convert Fruit – Making new disciples (Romans 7:4-5) The Story of the Vineyard (John 15:1-8) Jesus is the vine.God the Father is the gardener.Grapes are a symbol of blessing/abiding. Four Levels of Fruit Bearing from John 15 No Fruit.FruitMore FruitMuch Fruit How to move from… No fruit to fruit: Address Sin. (John 15:2a)Fruit to more fruit: Accept Pruning. (John 15:2b)More fruit to much fruit: Abide in Jesus. (John 15:5) Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-20) A talent is 1.4 million dollars.Jesus is the master. We are the investment.The Kingdom of God is a sure investment! Don’t bury His investment in you. NEXT STEPS Confess sin.Accept the pruning.Choose to abide solely in Jesus.Follow the Holy Spirit.

Walking With Jesus: Intentional Loving Relationships

October 30, 2022 • Pastor Steve Poole • Matthew 9:9–13, Matthew 9:18–38, Matthew 10:1

WALKING WITH JESUS: Intentional Loving Relationships Steve Poole THEME - Whatever good we do is the work of God through us. TEXT - Matthew 9:9-13, 9:18-38, 10:1 Holy Spirit POWER P - Praying as Jesus O - Obeying like Jesus W - Word centered like Jesus E - Exalting the Father R - Relational like Jesus 1. Jesus prioritized people. 2. Jesus saw people, not problems * “As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him.” ~ Matthew 9:9 * Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And instantly the woman was made well. ~ Matthew 9:22 * But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose. ~ Matthew 9:25 * When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ~ Matthew 9:26 REFLECT: * “Am I really willing to be kind to people regardless of their problems?” * “Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved.” ~ Barbara Johnson * Genesis 16 – El Roi means, “God who sees me”! 3. Jesus sees people, not projects * When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. ~ Matthew 9:36-10-1 APPLICATION 1. Pray every morning, “God help me to SEE people not problems today. Fill me with love to show them kindness.” 2. When you feel moved by the Spirit to do something kind, seize the opportunity. Don’t underestimate the power of small acts of kindness in the hands of an almighty God. 3. If you feel, “unseen” by God or people, talk to a friend, elder, or pastor. We would love to pray.