John 17:1-5. // The Prayer of JesusLuke 11:5-10We need to STOP giving God our credentials, and start reminding ourselves of HIS.Even JESUS here, says, “2 For you have given him authority over everyone.”He knows exactly where His authority COMES FROM!  It comes from His Father!it’s not God’s blessing that I deserve…it’s his discipline.  “TODAY is the day that the Lord has made.  I WILL rejoice and ...  Read More

How does your family celebrate Thanksgiving?What are you grateful for?How can you show your gratitude to God this week?How do you practice gratitude in your daily life?  If you don't, how can you change that?What was your biggest takeaway from this message?...  Read More

‭‭Luke‬ ‭17‬:‭11‬-‭19‬What can we learn from……the 10?It’s one thing to call Him master, and another to obey.It’s one thing to ask for healing…and another thing to move toward the healing.If you want something from Jesus, you better be willing to do it HIS way.…the 1?He wanted Jesus to have the glory before he had the benefit.‬…the 9?Gratitude goes the extra mileGratitude goes out of its way.Gratit...  Read More

How are you letting your light shine? Do you ever receive push back for it?Are there any new things God is calling you to do?Have you ever had someone hate you for no discernible reason? How did you respond?Have you ever been genuinely glad that you faced persecution? If so, why were you glad?What was your biggest takeaway?...  Read More

Outline:OpeningPersecution is Normal and Expected1 John 3:122 Timothy 3:12Challenge the church if they haven’t experienced persecutionActs 7:51-60 & 8:1God is in the midst of persecution1 Peter 4:12-13/19It can be easy to feel God in ___ what about when were persecutedJohn 16:1-4Persecution lies aheadRevelation 21:8Matthew 5:10-12When it comes you have a choice to makeOpeningWe are studying Jesus’...  Read More

1. How are you growing in your relationship with God right now?2. How are you growing in your relationships with others right now?3. How are you growing in your ability to handle your resources?4. How are you growing in your influence with outsiders?5. What do you think was your last "pruning" season?6. What was your biggest takeaway from this message?...  Read More

John 15:1-17HE is the grapevine, we are the branches.Two reasons God prunes:no fruitHe wants MORE fruitIn the Bible, the word fruit is used in two different ways (other than literal fruit of course):A metaphor for the results of a person’s actions and spiritual lifeA symbol of the “fruit of the Spirit” like love, joy, and peace1 John 2:15–1715 Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, f...  Read More

When you think of a peaceful atmosphere what comes to mind?On your journey to salvation what would you say you were you looking for? What got you searching?How have you experienced God's peace this year?What is the most common internal work you find the Holy Spirit doing in you? Explain.(Reference picture below)What was your biggest takeaway?...  Read More

The HS's internal work:...  Read More

Have you ever thought doing something would be easy but ended up struggling or failing when you attempted it? Explain.If you made a list that told others how to love you what would be on your list?What do you trust God with now that you struggled with initially?How has your trust in God progressed this year? Are you trusting God through something currently?What was your biggest takeaway?...  Read More

John 13:36 - John 14:14---------The Jesus Method: (moving people through discipleship: from "come and see" to "come and die")1. Come and see.. (awe)2. You gotta obey me to show me you love me… (obedience)3. You gotta love each other, to show that you love me… (love)4. You gotta love me more than your father & mother… (single-minded devotion)5. You gotta eat my flesh and drink my blood… (perseveran...  Read More

1. Share some of your bucket list. What do you want to do before you die & why?2. Think of a personal trait or skill you’ve honed that you enjoy. If you were to use that to serve and minister to others what would it look like?3. What have you learned or what are you learning from scripture lately?4. Have you had a particularly humbling experience? What happened and what lesson did you learn?5. Wha...  Read More