Love, Part 1 – Love– Agape Style
Reading:
1 John 4
Notes:
Question: Is (was) God forced/compelled to love humanity?
God IS Love…
Love is:
-Creative (Apostles Creed, Article 1 – The Father
-Redemptive (Apostles Creed, Article 2 – The Son
-Supportive (Apostles Creed, Article 3 – The Holy Spirit
Has this kind of love entered your life?
John 3:16
Unpacking Some Favorites, Part 3
Readings:
John 10:1-18
Notes:
Prerequisites for Abundant Life–
I… Personal Responsibility/Recognition- Knowing/embracing who you are.
Have Come… Personal Action- Life is about taking steps, making things happen, doing stuff.
That They May Have Life… Personal Purpose- Existing in meaningful ways that make a difference for others.
Promises of Abundant Life–
My Sheep…My Voice… Personal Relationships- Life is all about loving relationships.
Find Pasture… Personal Acquisition- Life is about resources, rest, and relaxation.
The Thief… Personal Protection- Life is about security.
Abundant Life is Eternal Life My life is in His hands.
Unpacking Some Favorites, Part 2
Readings:
Philippians 4:4-19
Notes:
I… Personal Responsibility.
Can Do… Personal Investment, Personal Involvement.
All Things… Right, Effective, Beneficial.
Through Christ… The Involvement/Interests/Intensity of Jesus
Who Strengthens Me… Emphasis on Internal Change. Changes me, not necessarily my circumstances.
My life is in His hands.
Unpacking Some Favorites, Part 1
Readings:
Romans 8:26-30
Notes:
And We Know… having strong confidence in a stated fact or proposition. Fact- empirical evidence. Faith- because of (or in spite of).
All Things… Good, bad, or indifferent.
Work Together… Melody, harmony, dissonance. Beauty/adventure.
For Good…Jeremiah 29:11
For Those Who Are Called…
According To His Purpose… Divine. Destiny. Meaning.
Guest Speaker, Head Elder Mike Witt – Testimonial
Readings and Notes are unavailable.
Guest Speaker, Reverend Aulden Lightbourne – Faith
Readings:
Mark 11:22
2 Corinthians 5:7
Hebakkuk 2:4
Hebrews 11:1
Notes:
Faith is not Feelings
We walk by Faith and not by sight
Christmas 2011
No notes available at this time
Advent Season – Anticipation, Part 4
Readings:
Isaiah 7:10-17
Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38
Notes:
The Great Admonition:
“Do Not Be Afraid!”
-Why not?
Because of:
-The Power of God
-The Purpose of God
The Plan of God
-The Presence of God
The Key: Surrender of the Self
Advent Season – Anticipation, Part 3
Readings:
Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
John 1:6-8, 19-28
Notes:
What do you say about yourself?
Annointed One– The Christ
annointed ones– Christians
-To Proclaim
-To Comfort/Console
-To Exchange
-To Provide
No notes available at this time.