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Church of Hope in Sarasota, FL - Love God, Love People, Love Life
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Tuesday May 30, 2017
Tuesday May 30, 2017
Tuesday May 30, 2017
SEEING YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Through The Eyes Of A Lion
Scott Young.com – Pastor of HOPE
Ephesians 5:16 - Making the most of every opportunity …
MAKING THE MOST OF OPPORTUNITIES
1. Wake Up
Ephesians 5:14 - This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
2. Look For Good Opportunities
Ephesians 5:15 - Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,
Ephesians 5:16 - Making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. [17] Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
3. Be Filled With The Holy Spirit
Ephesians 5:18 - Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, [19] speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit.
4. Always Give Thanks
Ephesians 5:20 - Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Tuesday May 23, 2017
Tuesday May 23, 2017
SEEING YOUR HABITS
Through The Eyes Of A Lion
Scott Young.com – Pastor of HOPE
Colossians 3:9 … You have put off the old self with its HABITS [10] and have put on the new self. This is the new being which God, its Creator, is constantly renewing in his own image, in order to bring you to a full knowledge of himself.
1 Timothy 4:7 - Take the time and the trouble to keep yourself spiritually fit.
Romans 12:2 - Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
FOUR ESSENTIAL LIFE HABITS
1. The Habit Of Daily Devotions
2 Timothy 3:16 - The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives; it straightens us out and helps us do what is right. [17] It is God’s way of making us well prepared at every point, fully equipped to do good to everyone.
Mark 1:35 - Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went to a solitary place, where he prayed.
2. The Habit Of Fellowship
Hebrews 10:25 - Let us not give up the habit of meeting together, as some are doing. Instead, let us encourage each other.
3. The Habit Of Generosity
2 Corinthians 8:7 - Since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
4. The Habit Of Walking With God
John 16:13 - When the Holy Spirit, who is truth, comes, He shall guide you into all truth, for He will not be presenting his own ideas, but will be passing on to you what He has heard. He will tell you about the future.
Sunday May 14, 2017
Sunday May 14, 2017
SEEING YOUR FAMILY
Through The Eyes Of A Lion
Scott Young.com – Pastor of HOPE
“Family. Where life begins and loves never ends.” - Anonymous
“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.” - George Burns
“Whoever brings trouble to his family will be left with nothing but the wind.” - Proverbs 11:29
WHAT CHRIST SEES
1. God Holds You Together When Everything Is Falling Apart
Colossians 1:17 - Christ was before all things. All things are held together by Him.
Colossians 1:17 - And He (Christ) Himself existed and is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. [His is the controlling, cohesive force of the universe.] (AMP)
2. Your Family As A Garden For Growing Successful Relationships
Ephesians 5:22 - Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.
Ephesians 5:21 - Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
Galatians 5:13 - My brothers and sisters, you were chosen to be free. But don’t use your freedom as an excuse to live under the power of sin. Instead, serve one another in love.
3. A Good Mom Should Be Thanked
Proverbs 31:25 - She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.
Proverbs 31:28 - Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her.
Proverbs 31:31 - Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.
Sunday May 07, 2017
Sunday May 07, 2017
SEEING YOUR EMOTIONS
Through The Eyes Of A Lion
Scott Young.com – Pastor of HOPE
Galatians 5:22 - But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control.
Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
EMOTIONS OF CHRIST
1. See Your Love
Luke 6:27 - (Jesus says): Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
John 15:12 - My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
2. See Your Compassion
Matthew 9:36 - But when He (Jesus) saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.
3. See Your Joy
Luke 10:21 - In that very hour He (Jesus) was overjoyed and rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit …
John 15:11 - I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.
4. See Your Peace
John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 16:33 - “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Sunday Apr 30, 2017
Sunday Apr 30, 2017
SEEING YOURSELF
Through The Eyes Of A Lion
Scott Young.com – Pastor of HOPE
THE GRASSHOPPER COMPLEX
Numbers 13:33 - There we saw the giants … and we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight.”
1. It Exaggerates Your Difficulties
Numbers 13:28 - But the people living there are powerful, and their towns are large and fortified. We even saw giants there.
2. It Under Estimates What Faith Can Accomplish
Numbers 13:30 - Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, “Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.
Numbers 13:31 - But the other men who had explored the land with him disagreed. “We can’t go up against them! They are stronger than we are!”
3. It Loses The Battle Before It Begins
Numbers 14:33 - Your children will be shepherds here for forty years, suffering for your unfaithfulness, until the last of your bodies lies in the wilderness.
YOUR LIFE THROUGH HIS EYES
Romans 8:37 - In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
1. God Will Be Good To You Today
Romans 8:37 - In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
Romans 8:28 - And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
2. Your Outcome Will Be Better Than You Imagined
Romans 8:37 - In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
3. You Are Deeply Loved
Romans 8:37 - In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
John 15:13 - Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.
Sunday Apr 23, 2017
Sunday Apr 23, 2017
SEEING THE STORM
Through The Eyes Of A Lion
Scott Young.com – Pastor of HOPE
Romans 8:37 - In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
SEEING BEYOND THE STORM
1. See Where You Are Going
Mark 4:35 - On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.”
2. See Who Is With You
Mark 4:38 - But He (Jesus) was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?”
Matthew 28:20 – (Jesus) I am with you always, even to the end of the world.
3. See Your Life Move From Fear To Faith
Mark 4:40 - But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?”
4. See Your Life In “Peace Be Still”
Mark 4:39 - Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.
John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Sunday Apr 09, 2017
Sunday Apr 09, 2017
DON’T GET STUCK IN SORROW
Sorrow To Joy
Scott Young.com – Pastor of HOPE
THE CYCLE OF SORROW TO JOY
1. The Joy Of Entering Jerusalem
Matthew 21:9 - The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” [10] When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”
2. To The Sorrow of Weeping Over Jerusalem
Luke 19:41 - As he (Jesus) approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it [42] and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes.
3. To The Joy of Communion
Luke 22:15 - “(Jesus) I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. [16] For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.”
4. To The Sorrow Of The Cross
Mark 14:34 - "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death," he said to them. "Stay here and keep watch."
5. To The Joy Of Resurrection
John 16:22 - So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
MOVE TOWARDS JOY
1. Keep Focused on God’s Goodness
Luke 19:39 - And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” [40] He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”
2. Give Your Life For Others
Hebrews 12:2 - Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
3. Make Room For Prayer
Luke 19:45 - When Jesus entered the temple courts, he began to drive out those who were selling. [46] “It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be a house of prayer’; but you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’”
Revelation 21:4 - God will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.
Sunday Apr 02, 2017
Sunday Apr 02, 2017
JOYFUL LIVING
Sorrow To Joy
Scott Young.com – Pastor of HOPE
Philippians 1:18 - I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice
Philippians 4:4 - Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
THE FOUR ESSENTIALS FOR JOYFUL LIVING
1. Joy Comes From Right Perspectives
Philippians 1:12 - Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.
Philippians 1:13 - As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.
Philippians 1:14 - And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.
Romans 8:28 - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
2. Joy Is Christ-Centered
Philippians 1:18 - But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
3. Joy Needs Help
Philippians 1:19-20 - Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, [19] for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. [20] I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed.
Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
4. Joy Is Always Looking Forward
Philippians 1:21 - For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Philippians 3:13 - Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, [14] I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Sunday Mar 26, 2017
Sunday Mar 26, 2017
REMEMBER – JESUS IS COMING AGAIN
Communion
Scott Young.com – Pastor of HOPE
Luke 22:19 - This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.
1 Corinthians 11:26 - For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.
Acts 1:11 - Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.
JESUS IS COMING AGAIN
* Jesus’ Coming Will Be Visible
Matthew 24:26 - Therefore if they say to you, ‘Look, He is in the desert!’ do not go out; or ‘Look, He is in the inner rooms!’ do not believe it. [27] For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.
* Jesus’ Coming Will Be Unexpected
Matthew 24:36 - But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.
> Like The Days Of Noah v. 37-39
> Like People Missing In Action v. 40-42
> Like A Thief In The Night v. 43-44
WAITING FOR THE SECOND COMING
1. Building God’s Family 24:45-51
Matthew 25:45 - Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master made ruler over his household, to give them food in due season?
2. Living With Fresh Oil 25:1-13
Matthew 25:3 - Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, [4] but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
3. Investing Your Talents 25:14-30
Matthew 25:15 - And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey.
4. Helping People In Need 25:31-46
Matthew 25:35 - I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; [36] I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’
Matthew 24:44 - Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.