When God calls us to follow Him, he is calling us to something greater than we could ever ask or imagine. Too often, however, we are satisfied by following the call of our own selfish heart. In the call of Elisha we see how God’s call leads to something greater, even though at first it seems to be exactly the opposite. Elisha was a wealthy man, but to be faithful to God’s call he gave up his wealth. Elisha was a man of authority, but he gave up his authority to serve Elijah for 18 years. As Elisha found following the call of God was greater than he could have imagined, every one of us must be faithful to follow the specific call God has given us.
1. The journey to something greater (1 Kings 19:19-21)
a. Start with an unexpected party (vs. 19-20)
b. Marked by complete surrender and humble service (v. 21)
c. Lived through the power of Christ (2 Kings 2:8-14)
Songs
How Great Thou Art
#14181 by S K Hine
1941, 1953, 1955 Stuart K. Hine, Renewed 1981 Manna Music
Unstoppable God
#7011436 by C Brown, S Furtick, and W Joye
2014 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing
Praise The King
#7032344 by C Voss, D Smith, M Bryce Jr. & M Farren
2014 © Farren Love And War Publishing
Worthy Of Your Name
#7052927 by B Younker and S Curran
© sixsteps Music
Faithful To The End
#7054172 by B Johnson, H McClure, J Taylor, and P McClure
2015 © Bethel Music Publishing
Something Greater, 1 Kings 19:19-21 / 2 Kings 2:8-14
Rockrimmon Campus
February 11, 2018 • Matt Ferrell
Fruit & Intimacy, John 15:1-8
May 27, 2018 • Peep Saar
We cannot force fruitfulness out of our own efforts. All we can do is create an healthy environment where the miracle of life and growth can happen. Living things grow, multiply & bear fruit. Bearing fruit is a requirement for disciples of Jesus. Fruit is born out of an environment of intimacy. 1. Intimacy with God (John 15:5) 2. Intimacy with the family of God (John 13:35) 3. Intimacy with lost people (John 17:15-18) SONGS: All The Earth #7035179 by A Rozier, J Ingram, J Smith, and M Andrews 2014 © Word Music, LLC Faithful To The End #7054172 by B Johnson, H McClure, J Taylor, and P McClure 2015 © Bethel Music Publishing O Praise The Name (Anástasis) #7037787 by B Hastings, D Ussher, and M Sampson 2015 © Hillsong Music Publishing It Is Well [Bethel] #7021972 by H G Spafford, K DiMarco, and P P Bliss 2013 © Bethel Music No Other Name #7019979 by J Houston and J Myrin 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing
The Easter Story in the Old Testament, Genesis 22 & 24
March 18, 2018 • Kurt Birky
God’s redemptive plan for mankind culminated with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. However, the plan itself was laid out centuries earlier. To get a new perspective of the Easter story, we will be looking at four Old Testament characters; Abraham, Isaac, Eliezer and Rebekah and how they point to an even greater story. Songs: Glorious Day #7081388 by J Ingram, J Smith, K Stanfill, and S Curran © Fellow Ships Music Overcome #7067561 by C Brown, M Brock, and S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Be Thou My Vision #30639 by E H Hull | Byrne, M E Byrne Public Domain In Christ Alone #3350395 by K Getty and S Townend 2001 Thankyou Music The Lord Our God #6518055 by J Ingram and K Stanfill 2013
A Biblical Approach to Effective Ministry, Acts 3:1-10
March 18, 2018 • Doug Olsen
An examination of 5 characteristics of effective ministry, as seen through Peter and John’s experience with the lame beggar. These characteristics include: have a spiritual experience, be consistent, have eyes that are willing to minister, be willing to share what God has called you to do and reach out to offer a helping hand. 1. Spiritual Experiences (vs. 1-4) 2. Be Consistent (v. 1) 3. Eyes Willing to See Opportunities (vs. 3-5) 4. Share Who You Are & What You Do (vs. 5-6) 5. Reach Out & Offer A Helping Hand (v. 7) Songs: Glorious Day #7081388 by J Ingram, J Smith, K Stanfill, and S Curran © Fellow Ships Music Overcome #7067561 by C Brown, M Brock, and S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Be Thou My Vision #30639 by E H Hull | Byrne, M E Byrne Public Domain God Of The Redeemed #5858132 by C McClure, P McClure, and J Riddle 2010 Bethel Music In Christ Alone #3350395 by K Getty and S Townend 2001 Thankyou Music