1. The Curse of Individualism
Independence
Self-sufficiency
Freedom
Consumerism
2. We must be ALIVE
Messy excitement is preferable to neat and tidy dryness and deadness
3. We must be JOINED
True fellowship involves unity, commitment, responsibility and dependence
4. We must be SEEN
Showing and Affirming Salvation
1. SEVEN DEADLY SINS a) Foolishness b) Disobedience c) Deceit d) Slavery e) Malice f) Envy g) Hatred 2. SEVEN LIFE-GIVING INITIATIVES a) Kindness b) Love c) Mercy d) Rebirth e) Renewal f) Justification g) Hope
1. An all-encompassing issue Stressed, Tired, Rushed 2. An all-inclusive invitation ALL who are weary and burdened are on the guest list 3. An all-embracing intimacy Come to ME! Find rest in ME! Learn from ME!
1) ITS PRIORITY! “Above all”, “In all circumstances” (Heb 11:6, Rom 5:1, Eph 2:8, Gal 2:20, 1 John 5:4) 2) ITS PROTECTION! Extinguish ALL the fiery darts of the evil one 3) ITS PROGRESSION! Lock shields – Stand, work, move, fight (Eph 4:11-14, 1 Peter 5:8-9)
1. GRIEF! (2 Sam 1:17-27) Saul & Jonathan are killed David in deep sorrow 2. GROWTH! (2 Sam 2:1-4a) David enquired of the Lord 3. GRACE! (2 Sam 2:4b-7) May you be blessed of the Lord because you showed loyalty to Saul your Lord LESSONS: 1. How brief life is 2. How terrible it…
Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures Christ was buried Christ was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures Christ was seen by many people: Cephas, Peter, the twelve apostles, to more than 500 brothers at one time… then to James, then to all the Apostles and last of all…
A Place of: 1. TRAUMA! David alone in the cave. “No-one cares for my soul” 2. TRAINING! His family and 400 broken people join him 3. TRANSFORMATION! Wanting God’s will and doing God’s will LESSONS: 1. God is the restorer of His people 2. God sees diamonds in the rough 3. Obedience is better than…