Exodus 25:8-9– “Have the people of Israel build me a holy sanctuary so I can live among them. You must build this Tabernacle and its furnishings exactly according to the pattern I will show you.” The tabernacle was important to Israel’s national life; it symbolized God’s dwelling among His people. Exodus 29:45– “Then I...
Together at the Table: From Conflict to Peace
INTRODUCTION: Conflict will come your way! But how you handle conflict is critical! Conflict will either bring us closer together at the table or separate us at the table! Conflict gives us an opportunity to either be led by the Holy Spirit or walk after the flesh! Conflict can be an awesome experience! ...
Together at the Table: Healthy Relationships
“A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten it.” (unknown) Ecclesiastes 4:9-12– “Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls...
Together at the Table: My Most Important Relationship
INTRODUCTION: Share the story of Monday morning prayer. Matthew 6:31-33– “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His...
Together at the Table: Satan is Messing Up Your Relationships
INTRODUCTION: It’s time to get real about our relationships! You were created for healthy relationships! Genesis 2:18– “And the Lord God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” Genesis 2:24– “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they...
Know That You Know
Matthew 12:38-40– “One day some teachers of religious law and Pharisees came to Jesus and said, “Teacher, we want you to show us a miraculous sign to prove your authority.” But Jesus replied, “Only an evil, adulterous generation would demand a miraculous sign; but the only sign I will give them is the sign of the...
Planned For Purpose: The Passion of Christ
Zechariah 9:9– “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey.” A Prophecy of Jesus Christ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem at the beginning of the week he is to later...
Planned for Purpose: The Path to Purpose
INTRODUCTION: Last week we talked about Mary the Mother of Jesus and the purpose she was uniquely designed for. She had a WOW moment that led to a TRUST moment that led to a YES moment. Today we’re going to look at a man named Peter in the Bible and talk about his PATH...
Planned for Purpose: Uniquely Designed
INTRODUCTION: You have been uniquely designed my friend! You are unique! Synonyms– Exceptional. Phenomenal. Abnormal. Rare. Extraordinaire. Peculiar. Freak. One of a Kind! You are uniquely designed because you have a Divine Designer! You are not an accident. God has never had an accident! You have a designer! That’s important to...
Spiritual Disciplines for Spiritual Health: Lessons on Purpose from the Book of Esther
INTRODUCTION: Purpose belongs to and is initiated out of a relationship with God. Romans 8:28: “Called according to HIS purpose” (it belongs to Him) Ephesians 2:10: We are His Masterpiece, created for good works, which HE planned long ago. Definition of Purpose = Intention — God intended for YOU to fulfill HIS purpose according to...