Focus on This
Focus On This - Part 4
January 27, 2020 • Scotty Priest
“God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by brining us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it game him great pleasure.” Ephesians 1:5 Scotty continues in part four of the message series, “Focus on This.” The big idea behind this series is if we would focus our attention on a small number of habits. then that would make an enormous difference in our lives. What should we focus on? Often times there are a number of little habits that we could focus our attention on, and they would have the power and potential to change a lot of other areas in our life. What is the ONE thing that would change everything? Today’s message focuses on finding your people. You were formed for God’s family. When we place our faith in Christ, God becomes our Father, we become His children, other believers become our brothers and sisters, and the church becomes our spiritual family. You can’t fulfill God’s purposes by yourself. You are called to BELONG, not just BELIEVE. Key Verses: Ephesians 3:20-21, Exodus 2:23, Philippians 3:13-14, Ephesians 1:5, Hebrews 10:23-25, Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 27:17, Proverbs 12:15
Focus on This - Part 2
January 12, 2020 • Scotty Priest
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'” Matthew 4:4 Scotty continues in part two of our new message series, “Focus on This.” We become what we are focused on, and what we focus on becomes our future. What you feed thrives, and what you starve dies. Therefore, one area to focus on this year is feeding yourself from the Word of God. The Word of God is nourishment (food) for our soul. The SPIRIT of God uses the WORD of God to make us like the SON of God. Key Verses: Ephesians 3:20-21, Philippians 3:13-14, Matthew 4:4, 1 Peter 2:2-3, Hebrews 5:12-14
Focus on This - Part 3
January 20, 2020 • Scotty Priest
“One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When He finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray…’ He said to them, When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come…Give us each day our daily bread.'” Luke 11:1-3 Scotty continues in part three of the message series, “Focus on This.” The big idea behind this series is if we would focus our attention on a small number of habits that would make an enormous difference in our lives. What should we focus on? Often times there are a number of little habits that we could focus our attention on, and they would have the power and potential to change a lot of other areas in our life. Spiritual habits can have a domino effect on your life in how we grow. What is the one thing that would change everything? Today’s message focuses on incorporating prayer into our everyday life. “Prayer should be our FIRST RESPONSE, not our LAST RESORT.” Key Verses: Ephesians 3:20-21, Philippians 3:13-14, Luke 11:1, Matthew 3:14, 1 John 1:9
Focus on This - Part 1
January 6, 2020 • Scotty Priest
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14 We are kicking off the new year with a new series called, “Focus on This.” When the new year rolls around, we all begin to think about making changes, but where do you start? We ask the question . . . “What ONE thing could change everything?” Key Verses: 3:12-14, Hebrews 12:1, 1 Peter 4:10, Hebrews 10:23