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Church of Hope in Sarasota, FL - Love God, Love People, Love Life
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Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Will you not revive us again...(Psalms 85:6)
They devoted themselves to the apostle’s teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (Acts 2:42)
BACK TO THE BASICS
1. Come Back to Curiosity
My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge...
(Hosea 4:6a NIV)
They devoted themselves to the apostle’s teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (Acts 2:42)
2. Come Back to Community
They devoted themselves to the apostle’s teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (Acts 2:42)
And let us considers how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouragingone another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near (Hebrew 10:24-25 ESV)
3. Come Back to Prayer
They devoted themselves to the apostle’s teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (Acts 2:42)
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. (James 5:16 NIV)
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
GOD WILL SUPPLY ALL YOUR NEEDS
Scott Young.com – Pastor of Hope
Balanced – Part 7
Philippians 4:19 - And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
HOW TO LIVE IN DIVINE SUPPLY
1. Be Guided By God
Philippians 4:15 - Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving
but you only.
Genesis 22:14 - And Abraham called the name of the place, The-Lord-Will-Provide; as it is said to this day, “In the Mount of the Lord it shall be provided.”
2. Be Content With What You Have
Philippians 4:11 - I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:
1 Timothy 6:6 - Now godliness with contentment is great gain.
3. Be Generous With What You Have
Philippians 4:15 - Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only.
Philippians 4:16 - Even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me help when I needed it. You did it again and again.
Philippians 2:17 - Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.
4. Be Filled With Expectation
Philippians 4:19 - And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 3:20 - Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST
Balanced – Part 6
Scott Young.com – Pastor of Hope
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
TO STAY BALANCED
WE NEED TO KEEP MOVING FORWARD
1.We Need A “Can Do” Attitude
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me …
Matthew 19:26 - But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Philippians 4:11 - I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content
2. We Need Positive Relationships
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ …
Luke 2:52 - And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
Philippians 4:10 - How grateful I am and how I praise the Lord that you are helping me again. I know you have always been anxious to send what you could, but for a while you didn’t have the chance. (TLB)
3. We Need God’s Strength
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Isaiah 40:31 - But those who wait on the LordShall renew their strength;They shall mount up with wings like eagles,They shall run and not be weary,They shall walk and not faint.
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
THINK ON PURPOSE
Balanced – Part 5
Scott Young.com – Pastor of Hope
Philippians 4:8 - And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. (NLT)
FIX YOUR THOUGHTS
AND YOU WILL FIX YOUR THINKING
1.Think True Thoughts
Philippians 4:8 – Fix your thoughts on what is true … and right.
2.Think Noble Thoughts
Philippians 4:8 – Fix your thoughts on what is … honorable.
3.Think Pure Thoughts
Philippians 4:8 – Fix your thoughts on what is … pure.
4.Think Loving Thoughts
Philippians 4:8 – Fix your thoughts on what is … lovely.
5.Think Good Thoughts
Philippians 4:8 – Fix your thoughts on what is … admirable … excellent.
6.Think Praise Thoughts
Philippians 4:8 – Fix your thoughts on what is … worthy of praise.
Philippians 4:9 - Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you. (NLT)
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
WORRY TIPS THE SCALES
Balanced – Part 4
Pastor Peter Young
Philippians 4:6-7 - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
LIVING LIFE IN BALANCE – HOLD ONTO JESUS
Let go of your problem
1.Give Everything TO Jesus
Prayer is a life of release.
Luke 22:42 - …saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.”
Supplication is a life of passion.
Acts 1:14 -These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
Thanksgiving is a life of gratitude.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 - in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Hold onto your Solution!
2.Receive Everything FROM Jesus
Peace trumps understanding.
John 14:27a – Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you.
Peace guards your heart.
John 14:27b – Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Colossians 3:15 – And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
Peace changes your mind.
Romans 8:6 – For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Isaiah 26:3 – You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
THE POWER OF BEING GENTLE
Balanced – Part 3
Scott Young.com – Pastor of Hope
Philippians 4:5 - Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
GENTLENESS RESPONDS INSTEAD OF REACTS
1.Gentleness Restores Your Soul
Matthew 11:29 - Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
2.Gentleness Restores Others
Galatians 6:1 - My friends, you are spiritual. So if someone is trapped in sin, you should gently lead that person back to the right path. But watch out, and don’t be tempted yourself. (CEV)
1 Corinthians 4:21 - What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?
3. Gentleness Speaks Life
Titus 3:2 - Remind them … to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men.
Proverbs 15:1 - A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (ESV)
Proverbs 15:4 - A gentle tongue is a tree of life,but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. (ESV)
4.Gentleness Is God’s Wisdom
James 3:17 - But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
This is not what I signed up for
Balanced – Part 2
Pastor Holly Young
Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and my crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends. (Philippians 4:1)
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4 NIV)
JOY BRINGS US BACK INTO BALANCE
1. Find Joy in relying on Jesus
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4 NIV)
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:5 NIV)
2. Find Joy in being thankful
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstance, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT)
Tell God what you need and thank him for all that he has done. (Philippians 4:6b NIV)
How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again… (Philippians 4:10NIV)
3. Find Joy in serving others
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4 NIV)
The joy of the Lord is your strength (Nehemiah 8:10)
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG
Balanced – Part 1
Scott Young.com – Pastor of Hope
FOCUS ON THE OUTCOME NOT THE OFFENSE
1.We All Will Deal With Conflict
Philippians 4:2 - Euodia and Syntyche, you belong to the Lord, so I beg you to stop arguing with each other. (CEV)
2.We All Need To Deal With Conflict
Philippians 4:2 - I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.
Matthew 18:15 - If one of my followers sins against you, go and point out what was wrong. But do it in private, just between the two of you. If that person listens, you have won back a follower. (CEV)
3.We May Need Others To Help
Philippians 4:3 - And I urge you also, true companion, help these women who labored with me in the gospel …
Philippians 4:3 - And, oh, yes, Syzygus, since you’re right there to help them work things out, do your best with them. (MSG)
Matthew 18:16 - But if that one refuses to listen, take along one or two others. The Scriptures teach that every complaint must be proven true by two or more witnesses. [17] If the follower refuses to listen to them, report the matter to the church.
Matthew 18
1)A Believer has sinned against you
2)You talk with them face to face (seeking peace)
3)You talk to them with others (seeking peace)
4)You bring evidence and witnesses to the church (seeking peace)
Matthew 18:21 - Peter came up to the Lord and asked, “How many times should I forgive someone who does something wrong to me? Is seven times enough?” [22] Jesus answered: Not just seven times, but seventy-seven times! (CEV)
4.We Need To Keep Our Eyes On The Prize
Philippians 4:3 - Help these women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
KEEP LOOKING UP
Let Go & Move On – Part 4
Scott Young.com – Pastor of Hope
Philippians 3:13 - I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, [14] I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:20 - For our citizenship is in heaven …
BEING HEAVENLY MINDED IS EARTHLY GOOD
1. We Enjoy Positive Community
Philippians 3:17 - Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.
Joy In All Circumstances (Philippians 4:4)
Faith To Do Great Things (Philippians 4:13)
God Is Our Source (Philippians 4:19)
2. We Avoid Negative Influences
Philippians 3:18 - For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame—who set their mind on earthly things.
3. We Are Changed Into Someone Better
Philippians 3:20 - For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.
How does this message apply to your life? What will you do because of this teaching?
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
FORGETTING, REACHING, PRESSING
Let Go & Move On – Part 3
Scott Young.com – Pastor of Hope
Philippians 1:13 - I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, [14] I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
FOCUS FORMS YOUR FUTURE
1.Forgetting What Is Behind
Philippians 3:13 - One thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind …
2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
2.Reaching For What Is Ahead
Philippians 3:13 - One thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead …
Matthew 6:33 - But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
3.Pressing For What Is Above
Philippians 3:14 - I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
2 Peter 3:13 - But we are looking forward to God’s promise of new heavens and a new earth afterwards, where there will be only goodness. (TLB)