Jesus is More
Just Decide
September 1, 2019 • Pastor Allen Bonnell
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 "Jesus GREW in wisdom, stature and in favor with the Lord and people.” Luke 2:25 Why decisions are a big stress factor in our day. 1. We have too many decisions. 2. We are afraid of making a wrong decision. “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 Ways to decrease the stress in decision-making. 1. To decrease stress increase margin. 2. To decrease stress, trust your renewed mind. “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Can anyone of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” Matthew 6:27
I Was Made for This
August 25, 2019 • Pastor Brett Martin
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” - Ephesians 2:10 1. Those who are in Christ have intrinsic value. 2. Those who are in Christ have a satisfying purpose. 3. Those who are in Christ have a unique assignment. “To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” 1 Corinthians 12:7
Praise
August 18, 2019 • Pastor Allen Bonnell
I. Redemption planned by the Father, v. 3-6 A. chosen B. adopted Romans 8:29, Paul tells us, “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his son.” C. accepted II. Redemption provided by the Son, v. 7-12 A. redeemed B. forgiven Romans 5:9, “Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him!” III. Redemption protected by the Holy Spirit, v. 13-14 Mark 16:16, “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” John 3:36, “whoever believes in the Son has eternal life.”
Peace
August 11, 2019 • Pastor Allen Bonnell
Psalm 43:5a, “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” The God of peace will give you the peace of God. 1. Choose Joy. “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:12-13 2. Give God your anxiety. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 Prayer of Thanksgiving Prayer of Petition 3. Embrace positive thinking. “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:2 ”We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 “My life has been full of terrible misfortunes most of which never happened.” - Michel de Montaigne ”Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2
Living For Significance
August 4, 2019 • Pastor Allen Bonnell
I. Focus your life on what outlasts this life. 1. Promote Jesus. 2. Live for others. Mission: Immanuel exist to connect the gospel to people, people to community, and community to mission. Vision: To plant healthy churches in collegiate towns across Kentucky and beyond for the glory of God. II. Profess faith in Jesus. 1. Free from the punishment of sin. 2. Free from the power of sin. 3. Pronounced righteous.