A Church That Pleases God wk 4

Choosing Unity In A Divided World 

SUMMARY :
A church that pleases God is a unified church. While being a unified community is not an easy thing to do, we can work toward this goal by leaning into God and loving His message, His mission, and His people.

We believe the local church is the hope of the world. We can do infinitely more together than apart, because when the Church stands united, the world sees Jesus clearly. This week, we’re talking about how to be unified-and why it matters more than ever.

KEY SCRIPTURE :
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” 
John 13:34-35 NIV

HIGHLIGHTS :
•A church that pleases God is a unified church.
-One enemy.
-One mission.
-One strategy

Win The Day!

Watch:
https://youtu.be/9qGvyevdJ8Y?si=EoBZTm6YkdRdbACn

Listen:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yfFOfQC9yrHBI9ulYQlB5?si=8s0lVLJkSMaIpGRySL-9aw&pi=3-kYoJfZR92iz&t=0

Discuss:
http://www.life.church/talkitover/

Join me in reading Reach the World, Care for the One:
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/65163

A Church That Pleases God wk 3

What You’re Missing By Staying Quiet/strong>

SUMMARY :
A church that pleases God doesn’t ask God to make life easier; we ask God to make us bolder. It was bold faith that led the early church to radical obedience and miraculous events—and we can have that same boldness today as we grow our relationship with Jesus.
We’re all bold about something-our favorite team, our coffee order, our opinions. This week, we’re talking about what happens when ordinary people get bold about their faith in Jesus.

KEY SCRIPTURE :
“The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. …
Acts 4:13 NLT

HIGHLIGHTS :
•Are you bold about your faith in Jesus?

-Acts 1: God promises to send the Holy Spirit in power, unleashing an unshakable boldness to spread the gospel of Jesus.
-Acts 2: The Holy Spirit unites believers into a Church boldly devoted to God’s Word, God’s people, and God’s mission.
-Acts 4: Under threats, the Church prays for boldness; God fills them with power and releases radical generosity.
-Acts 5: Believers choose obedience over safety; the disciples preach Christ boldly in the face of suffering and persecution.
-Acts 17: Paul boldly preaches Jesus in hostile cultures, reasoning publicly without compromising the gospel.
-Acts 28: Even in chains, Paul proclaims the gospel with boldness and without hindrance.

•Boldness isn’t what the Church does when it feels strong; it’s what the Church does when it knows Jesus.
•On a scale of 1-10, how bold are you about your faith?
•Boldness isn’t a personality trait; it’s the overflow of a real relationship with Jesus.
•A church that pleases God doesn’t ask God to make life easier; we ask God to make us bolder.
•Boldness triggers spiritual opposition.
•Is your faith strong enough to believe in Jesus, but too timid to be bold for Him?

Win The Day!

Watch:
https://youtu.be/Hp99IXtn1IU?si=plNTLnjQnAzC2-rW

Listen:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/74CSdWWl0beupMMNiDZTI7?si=6G5d3nqLSYW8MhOf-RPRCg&t=0&pi=0eJMFLJPSaup6

Discuss:
http://www.life.church/talkitover/

Join me in reading Reach the World, Care for the One :
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/65163

A Church That Pleases God wk 2

When Your Faith Feels Flat

SUMMARY :
A church that pleases God is filled with faith. The strength of your faith is a reflection of your view of God. A low view of God leads to a conditional, stagnant, or safe faith. Instead, we can have a faith that’s steadfast, growing, and bold.

A church that pleases God is filled with faith. This week, learn how the strength of your faith is a reflection of your view of God. Together, let’s have a steadfast, growing, and bold faith.

KEY SCRIPTURE :
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV

HIGHLIGHTS :
•Is your faith pleasing to God?
•The strength of your faith is a reflection of your view of God.

A Low View of God Leads To …
• Conditional faith.
• Stagnant faith.
• Safe faith.

Win The Day!

Watch:
https://youtu.be/UWKDDLnUtZc?si=zpHgbDHyQly-Bbp6

Listen:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/38PdSzVVoH2yCAC72qa11n?si=6FuJTxJMQYyFPx0GvUtEWQ

Discuss:
http://www.life.church/talkitover/

Join me in reading Reach the World, Care for the One :
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/65163

A Church That Pleases God wk 1

What God Really Wants From You This Year

SUMMARY :
A church that pleases God is made up of people who are pleasing God. Our reverence for God will determine how we live because when our awe of God fades, our view of God shrinks. Instead, we can choose to take His Word seriously, repent quickly of our sins, and obey God with reverence no matter the cost.

More than anything, we want to be a church that pleases God. To do that, we’ll explore the qualities the Bible says matter most-being faith-filled, bold, and loving. These aren’t just goals for our church. They’re a calling for each of us, because A Church That Pleases God is full of people who want to do the same.

KEY SCRIPTURE :
“… the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. 
Psalm 147:11 NIV

HIGHLIGHTS :
•A church that pleases God is made up of people who are pleasing God.

*5 Qualities of a Church That Pleases God
• A reverent church.
• A faith-filled church.
• A bold church.
• A unified church.
• A loving church.

•A reverent church fears the Lord and lives with a sincere obedience to Him.

“yare” :
fearing, awe-filled, reverently aware of God’s holiness and authority

•Reverence for God isn’t a fear that drives us away from God, but an awe that draws us to Him.

•How you view God determines how you live.

*Low View of God
• Treat God’s Word casually.
• Ignore conviction and rationalize sin.
• Know what God says, but do what you want.

*High View of God
• Take God’s Word seriously.
• Repent of your sins quickly.
• Obey God with reverence no matter the cost.

•When our awe of God fades, our view of God shrinks.

•Where has God become casual to you instead of holy?

Win The Day!

Watch:
https://youtu.be/xy6kTsS8lOQ?si=F78VOgRVJ8sPNmEE

Listen:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/16W9Z322p8Bnb1fK9NWuqY?si=oXONFASESrKufRba2LhVHw

Discuss:
http://www.life.church/talkitover/

Join me in reading Reach the World, Care for the One :
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/65163