Posts Tagged ‘Giving’
The Fruit of the Holy Spirit
Sermon Notes The Fruit of the Holy Spirit Many of us get excited by the notion of the Holy Spirit bringing more of the presence and character of Jesus into our lives, and yet, we sense the disconnect and the conflict. Listen in as we talk about how to live in the Spirit and experience…
Read MoreThe Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Sermon Notes The Gifts of the Holy Spirit It’s easy to recognize the ways in which we all have innate talents, but did you know that you are not just talented, you are spiritually gifted? Lean in as we talk about the Holy Spirit-empowered gifts we are given to benefit the communities around us! Tierrasanta…
Read MoreThe Power of the Holy Spirit
Sermon Notes The Power of the Holy Spirit Have you ever had a time when you had to live with a roommate? Maybe it was during college or during a part of your early adulthood or some other circumstances. When you live with a roommate it is like living with a stranger. Many of us…
Read MoreLive Dead
“Live Dead”Sermon Notes There are numerous stories coming from our global partners telling us about how the unreached are actually being reached with the life-changing message of Jesus! When we hear this we double down on our belief that we are to continue to support these partners and also that we are to live more…
Read MoreThe Pattern and the Promise
“The Pattern and the Promise”Sermon Notes The headlines are always despairing. It is easy to lose hope and wonder how God’s word provides us guidance to carry on. But that’s why we need the message of Daniel chapter 7. Lean in as we talk about the pattern, the promise, and the plan that carries us…
Read MoreCourage to Face the Lions
“Courage to Face the Lions” Sermon Notes Fair weather fans are looked down upon by sports enthusiasts. These are the fans who switch their allegiance based on their team’s performance. They love a team one week when all is well but then abandon them when they are not winning. This serves as a great analogy…
Read MoreCounterfeit Faith
“Counterfeit Faith” Sermon Notes Soda enthusiasts will tell you they can tell the difference between Coca-Cola and a counterfeit version. There is a difference even if it is hard to tell. Our faith can be like that. Culture has counterfeit versions of what God offers but they are counterfeit, they aren’t the real thing! Lean…
Read MorePride and Humility
“Pride and Humility” Sermon Notes Hindsight is 20/20. We know that. But what if we shifted our perspective? What if we trusted that God is brewing something right now in the midst of “Babylon’s reign”? In other words, we do not have to wait to look back at how God is piecing his plan together,…
Read MoreCharacter
“Character” Sermon Notes Do you remember your parent or some sort of adult figure challenging you to not follow the direction of your peers? It used to go something like this: “If your friends jumped off a cliff would you, too?” There is a point to be made. For Daniel and his friends, being captives…
Read MoreExile
“Exile” Sermon Notes We live in a defining hour of history. The Western world and our country’s moral landscape have changed and are changing faster than we can keep pace. What was once wrong is now right and what was once unacceptable is now celebrated. We are living in a type of “Babylon” and the…
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