Stand Out
Revelation 2:18-29
Jesus Sees and Stands Firm (Revelation 2:18)
Stand out by growing faith (Revelation 2:19)
Stand out by righteousness (Revelation 2:20-21)
Stand out in light of judgment (Revelation 2:22-23)
Stand out by holding on to what you have (Revelation 2:24-25)
Then you will stand out in the end (Revelation 2:26-29)
Hold Onto Hope
Revelation 2:12-17
Hold onto faith by Scripture (Revelation 2:12)
Hold onto faith by steady trust (Revelation 2:13)
Hold onto faith by fellowship (Revelation 2:14-16)
Hold onto faith by hope in a future reward (Revelation 2:17)
The Church in Smyrna
Revelation 2:8-11
Know you’re rich (Revelation 2:9)
Do not be afraid (Revelation 2:10)
Be faithful (Revelation 2:10b)
Listen to the Spirit (Revelation 2:11)
The Church in Ephesus
Revelation 2:1-7
God knows your life (2-3, 6)
Return to your first love (4-5, 7)
A Vision for 2022
Psalm 103
Remember the Lord's work (1-7)
Meditate on Whom the Lord is (8-19)
Praise the Lord (20-22)
Everlasting Father
John 10
Jesus is the promise of Isaiah 9:6
Jesus gives salvation (1-9)
Jesus gives abundant life (10)
Jesus gives His life (11-18)
Jesus protects forever (19-42)
Mighty God
Colossians 1:15-23
Why does Jesus deserve to be first priority?
He is God.
He is the Leader Over Everything.
He is the Reconciler.
You can trust Him.
Wonderful Counselor
Philippians 2:5-11
Keep your eyes on Jesus:
The Incarnation (2:5-8)
The Name (2:9-11)
Advent: Jesus
Isaiah 9:2-7
There is hope in dark places (9:2-3)
There is hope for the burdened and oppressed (9:4-5)
This hope is in the Savior (9:6)
This hope will not end (9:7)
Jesus Provides Our Needs and Meets Our Anxieties
Matthew 6:25-34
Seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness (6:33)
Do not worry (6:25-31)
God knows you and what you need (6:32)
God Is With Us
Isaiah 41:10
1. Do not be afraid, God is with you
2. Do not be dismayed, God is God
3. God will…
a. Strengthen you
b. Help you
c. Uphold you
We Are His People
1 Peter 2:1-12
Because we are His:
1. We are being built into a spiritual house (2:1-5)
a. We have responsibilities
2. We will not be put to shame (2:6-8)
3. We are people with purpose (2:9-12)
October 31 Service
Philippians 4:2-7
Peace is not an absence of conflict (v. 2)
Rejoice in the Lord (v. 4)
Make your requests known to God (v. 6)
Believe His Promise: peace will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (v. 7)
Generosity
Luke 19:1-10
Jesus entered Jericho.
Zacchaeus: a chief tax collector.
Zacchaeus was seeking to see Jesus.
Zacchaeus climbed a sycamore tree.
I must stay at your house.
Zacchaeus responds to Jesus joyfully.
The crowd grumbles.
Half of my goods (generosity in action)
Zacchaeus experiences salvation.
Jesus' mission was accomplished.
Mission
The original goal was a world full of people in relationship with God: Genesis 1:26-28
Sin destroyed relationship with God: Genesis 3:6-10
The command to fill the earth was renewed after judgment on sin: Genesis 9:1
God called a people to be His and bless the world: Genesis 12:1-3
God gave hope that everyone could be saved: Ruth, Isaiah 52:13-15, Habakkuk 2:14
Jesus came to save: John 3:16-17
We are sent: John 20:19-21, Matthew 28:18-20
The mission culminates in heaven: Revelation 7:9-12