In Psalm 66, the Psalmist calls everyone to turn their eyes to the Lord and to worship Him. We worship God because He deserves it, but something amazing happens to us at the same time. As God gets "bigger" in our hearts or circumstances, the opinions of people, and our fears get smaller and smaller. Come, and worship God!
It's only when we exalt the name of Jesus that we begin to experience the power of His name. If we want to see God at work with power, then we must center our ministry on the message of salvation in the name of Jesus.
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Lesson Twelve Handout: Do 2 - Applying Change to Everyday Life
In salvation, God makes us His children. We are to show, by the way we live, that we are part of His family. As we walk in love, in the light, and in wisdom, we are able to show the world what our Father is like.
Lesson Eleven Handout: Philippians 4:2-9
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Lesson Eleven Handout: Do 1 - Applying Change to Everyday Life
God wants each of us to participate in the growth of the church. This is how ministry multiplies. We see this happen in the Apostle Paul's life as his ministry multiplies through the lives of others - Apollos, Aquila, and Priscilla. Church is not one feeding the many. Instead, we all grow as we all serve. Listen to consider how you can thrive in the body of Christ.
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Lesson Ten Handout: Speak 2: Speaking the Truth in Love
Fear can shape the little decisions we make in the day. Worst of all, fear can keep us from doing what God has called us to do. In Acts 18, the Lord Jesus reminds Paul of His presence and power so that Paul can overcome his fears and press on in ministry. We too can lean on Jesus' promises to conquer our fears.
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Lesson Nine Handout: Speak 1: Speaking the Truth in Love
The grace of God teaches us to live for God. The lessons of grace are often missed and misunderstood among Christians. As a result, we miss out on the joy, righteousness, and hope that God's grace empowers. Listen and rejoice in how God's grace saves and transforms sinners!
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Lesson Eight Handout: Know 2: Getting to Know People and Discovering Where Change Is Needed
In Acts 17:16-34, Paul is grieved by the way the city of Athens is gripped by idolatry. Immediately he begins to preach Jesus, the crucified and risen Savior. His message is crucial for us today! Only Jesus can save us from our idolatry. Turn from idols and trust in Jesus, the crucified and risen Savior.
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Lesson Seven Handout: Know 1: Getting to Know People and Discovering Where Change Is Needed
Lesson Seven Handout - Philippians 2:12-18
God is still at work today, turning the world upside down. Except, it may not be how you'd expect. In Acts 17, we see how God uses something very simple - the faithful explanation of the Word of the crucified and risen Savior - to turn the world upside down.
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Lesson Six Handout: Love 2: Building Relationships in Which God’s Work Will Thrive