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Just Do It

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭24‬-‭29‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Your life isn’t built on what you know, it’s built on what you do! 

Jesus didn’t just preach it, He did it! 

God Don't Like Fake

“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them. “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’ ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭15‬-‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬

You can fake faith, but you can’t fake fruit, because your fruit tells the truth about your faith.

His Way Isn't Your Way

“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭13‬-‭14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

The Broad Way Is Your Way. 

The Narrow Way Is The Death Of Your Way. 

Go After God

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭7‬-‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

HOW DO WE GO AFTER GOD? 

WE GO AFTER GOD BY SURRENDERING. 
WE GO AFTER GOD BY SERVING. 
WE GO AFTER GOD INTENSELY AND INTENTIONALLY. 

WE’RE GOING AFTER GOD THIS SUMMER! 

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Faith in the Fire

Faithfulness is a process, and it begins with the posture of the heart.

1 Peter 4:12–13

“Do not be surprised by the fiery trial”

 

The Parable of the Sower Luke 8: 1- 15

Adversity Tests Our Witness

Matthew 5:11–12

Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness.

How We Treat Others Matters

Matthew 25:31–46

Separating the Sheep from the Goats

Love Is the Church’s Greatest Witness

John 13:35  

“By this everyone will know you are my disciples…”

Control Freaking Is Freaking You Out

Control Blinds You. 

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye?” “You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.” Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭1‬-‭5 ‭NIV‬‬

Control Makes You Desperate. 
“Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Money Talks

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness! “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭19‬-‭24‬ ‭NIV‬‬

If what you value and invest in is unstable, your life will be unstable too. 

Money will master you if you don’t manage it.

God won’t give you more until you’re faithful with less. 

Stewardship isn’t about the season you wanna be in, it’s about being faithful in the season you’re currently in. 

 

Don't Do it for the Show

Matthew 6:1-18

Why do I feel hurt, anxious, or empty when I don’t receive recognition?

 

Do I exaggerate my achievements and hide my failures and weaknesses to protect my image?

 

How do I really feel when someone criticizes me? Do I dismiss it, take it as a personal attack, rationalize it, or truly consider it? 

 

Do I blame others instead of examining my own role in mistakes?

 

Do I fish for compliments? Do I give compliments expecting it back in some way?

 

Do I steer conversations back to me, my perspective, my achievements?

 

Do I truly listen to others or am I waiting for my turn to speak?

 

Do I feel jealous or resentful when others succeed, even slightly?  

 

Am I honest with myself about my intentions or do I justify them?

What's Burying You?

Jesus walked out of His grave so you don’t have to stay in yours.

“Then Jesus shouted, “Lazarus, come out!””
‭‭John‬ ‭11‬:‭43‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Move Your Stones. The Miracle is His. The Movement is Yours. 

“Roll the stone aside” ‭‭John‬ ‭11‬:‭39‬ ‭NLT‬‬
 
What’s Hidden Keeps What’s Dead From Living. 

“Roll the stone aside,” Jesus told them. But Martha, the dead man’s sister, protested, “Lord, he has been dead for four days. The smell will be terrible.” Jesus responded, “Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you believe?” ‭‭John‬ ‭11‬:‭39‬-‭40‬ ‭NLT‬‬