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Hope While I am Waiting for God to Act, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Jeremiah 29:1-23 Awesome plans have God at the center. (vv. 10-14) Awesome plans require active waiting: (vv. 4-7) Active waiting... means flourishing right where I am embraces humble patience involves uncomfortable preparation is filled with dynamic prayer. “But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.”
Hope Evident in Boasting, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Jeremiah 9:23-24 Really?!? Your big thing is what? (v. 23) I need to choose a BIG objective in life: Knowing God. (v. 24) I need to develop keen observation. To know God is to be changed. a. Steadfast Love: I can live filled with trust and peace; b. Justice: I can live with patience and thankfulness; c. Righteousness: I can live in holiness by the power of the Holy Spirit. Hope emerges as my heart and my identity are anchored in God.
Hope Evident in Boasting, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Jeremiah 9:23-24 Really?!? Your big thing is what? (v. 23) I need to choose a BIG objective in life: Knowing God. (v. 24) I need to develop keen observation. To know God is to be changed. a. Steadfast Love: I can live filled with trust and peace; b. Justice: I can live with patience and thankfulness; c. Righteousness: I can live in holiness by the power of the Holy Spirit. Hope emerges as my heart and my identity are anchored in God.
Wholeness Through Holiness, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Jeremiah 3:6-4:4 My heart needs regular times of returning to God. (v. 12) The way I return to God: (vv. 9-10) a. With my whole heart. (v. 3:10) b. By acknowledging my guilt. (v. 3:13) c. By removing detestable things. (v. 4:1) d. By remembering my God. (v. 3:21) God will respond in mercy—giving me wholeness by: a. Healing my faithlessness; (v. 3:22) b. Turning away His anger; (v. 3:12) c. Bringing restoration into my life. (vv. 3:14-18)
Wholeness Through Holiness, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Jeremiah 3:6-4:4 My heart needs regular times of returning to God. (v. 12) The way I return to God: (vv. 9-10) a. With my whole heart. (v. 3:10) b. By acknowledging my guilt. (v. 3:13) c. By removing detestable things. (v. 4:1) d. By remembering my God. (v. 3:21) God will respond in mercy—giving me wholeness by: a. Healing my faithlessness; (v. 3:22) b. Turning away His anger; (v. 3:12) c. Bringing restoration into my life. (vv. 3:14-18)
Hope In God's Presence, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Jeremiah 1:1-19 The Message of Jeremiah: Hope when life is falling apart. (vv. 1-3) God wants to make me a participant on the journey of hope. (vv. 9-10) Three promises God offers to me on the journey of hope: I can trust that God will be faithful to His Word; (vv. 11-16) I can trust that God will make me equal to my calling; (vv. 4-8, 17-19) I can trust that God is with me.
Hope In God's Presence, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Jeremiah 1:1-19 The Message of Jeremiah: Hope when life is falling apart. (vv. 1-3) God wants to make me a participant on the journey of hope. (vv. 9-10) Three promises God offers to me on the journey of hope: I can trust that God will be faithful to His Word; (vv. 11-16) I can trust that God will make me equal to my calling; (vv. 4-8, 17-19) I can trust that God is with me. (vv. 8, 19)
Filled With Hope, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Romans 15:13, Jeremiah 29:11 God is the source and object of all substantive hope. God’s desire for me is to… A) Experience joy and peace as I live by faith; B) Overflow with increasing and excessive hope; C) Depend on the power of the Holy Spirit so I can overflow with hope. The content of God’s plans for me will bring wholeness. The purpose of God’s plans are to give me a future and hope.
Filled With Hope, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Romans 15:13, Jeremiah 29:11 God is the source and object of all substantive hope. God’s desire for me is to… A) Experience joy and peace as I live by faith; B) Overflow with increasing and excessive hope; C) Depend on the power of the Holy Spirit so I can overflow with hope. The content of God’s plans for me will bring wholeness. The purpose of God’s plans are to give me a future and hope.
Total Reboot in the Midst of Spiritual Chaos, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: 2 Kings 22-23 I must reestablish the priority of Biblical worship. (22:1-7) I must respond to God’s Word. (22:8-20) I must reject my wicked habits and practices. (23:1-20) I must rejoice in my spiritual heritage. (23:21-23) The Result: Spiritual Achievement and Impending Judgment. (23:24-27)
Total Reboot in the Midst of Spiritual Chaos, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens 2 Kings 22-23 I must reestablish the priority of Biblical worship. (22:1-7) I must respond to God’s Word. (22:8-20) I must reject my wicked habits and practices. (23:1-20) I must rejoice in my spiritual heritage. (23:21-23) The Result: Spiritual Achievement and Impending Judgment. (23:24-27)
I Bring You Good News of Great Joy, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Luke 2 We have Good News in THE Savior to Celebrate. We have Good News in the Story of Redemption. We have Good News in a Sign to Investigate.
I Bring You Good News of Great Joy, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Luke 2 We have Good News in THE Savior to Celebrate. We have Good News in the Story of Redemption. We have Good News in a Sign to Investigate.
Step Seven: Praxis, Praxis, Praxis, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Matthew 6:9 Jesus calls you to a praxis of prayer that is growing in: Fervency Consistency Vitality Doxology
Step Seven: Praxis, Praxis, Praxis, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Matthew 6:9 Jesus calls you to a praxis of prayer that is growing in: Fervency Consistency Vitality Doxology
Step Six: Divine Protection, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Matthew 6:13 You can ask for strength and grace in times with trials and testing. You can ask for protection from temptation. You can ask for deliverance from the activities of the Evil _____________.
Step Six: Divine Protection, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Matthew 6:13 You can ask for strength and grace in times with trials and testing. You can ask for protection from temptation. You can ask for deliverance from the activities of the Evil _____________.
Step Five: Comprehensive Reconciliation, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Matthew 6:12 We need comprehensive, gospel-centered reconciliation. The Lord’s Prayer leads us into… Gospel Humility: Acknowledging that our messes are beyond our human solutions. Gospel Participation: Actively seeking and extending forgiveness. Gospel Celebration: Reveling in our freedom from the grip of sin and bitterness.
Step Five: Comprehensive Reconciliation, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Matthew 6:12 We need comprehensive, gospel-centered reconciliation. The Lord’s Prayer leads us into… Gospel Humility: Acknowledging that our messes are beyond our human solutions. Gospel Participation: Actively seeking and extending forgiveness. Gospel Celebration: Reveling in our freedom from the grip of sin and bitterness.
Step Four: Frequent Asking, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Matthew 6:11 Does God see my needs? Does God care about meeting my needs? Your heart attitude is critical to experiencing your Father’s faithful provision. A personal prayer rhythm will accelerate your joy in your Father’s provision. Ultimately provision is far more about deepening our relationship with the Giver.
Step Four: Frequent Asking, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Matthew 6:11 Does God see my needs? Does God care about meeting my needs? Your heart attitude is critical to experiencing your Father’s faithful provision. A personal prayer rhythm will accelerate your joy in your Father’s provision. Ultimately provision is far more about deepening our relationship with the Giver.
Step Three: Focused Hope, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Matthew 6:10 1. My prayers should reflect my longing for the nearness of God: The Already: Living in Christ by the power of the Spirit. The Not Yet: Looking for the full revelation of our Blessed Hope. 2. My prayers should reflect my longing for the ways of God: The Already: Modeling the culture of the Kingdom as an ambassador. The Not Yet: Awaiting the day when love, truth, and justice will be fully established.
Step Three: Focused Hope, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Matthew 6:10 1. My prayers should reflect my longing for the nearness of God: The Already: Living in Christ by the power of the Spirit. The Not Yet: Looking for the full revelation of our Blessed Hope. 2. My prayers should reflect my longing for the ways of God: The Already: Modeling the culture of the Kingdom as an ambassador. The Not Yet: Awaiting the day when love, truth, and justice will be fully established.
Step Two: Transcendent Adoration, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Matthew 6:9 The Lord’s Prayer is reminder of our need for transcendent adoration. When we pray, we are celebrating our connection to our transcendent Father. We are His possession! When we pray, we are joining in the adoration of our Father’s elevation and separation. When we pray, we are petitioning for God to reveal and exalt His Name on earth.
Step Two: Transcendent Adoration, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Matthew 6:9 The Lord’s Prayer is reminder of our need for transcendent adoration. When we pray, we are celebrating our connection to our transcendent Father. We are His possession! When we pray, we are joining in the adoration of our Father’s elevation and separation. When we pray, we are petitioning for God to reveal and exalt His Name on earth.
Prerequisites for High Impact Prayer, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Matthew 6:5-8, 14-15 Do away with all superficial, empty, and disingenuous prayers. What you really need is: To be Seen, having the attention of your Father. To be Heard, knowing your Father is listening to and understanding your prayers. To be at Peace, protecting relational harmony with your Father.
Prerequisites for High Impact Prayer, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Matthew 6:5-8, 14-15 Do away with all superficial, empty, and disingenuous prayers. What you really need is: To be Seen, having the attention of your Father. To be Heard, knowing your Father is listening to and understanding your prayers. To be at Peace, protecting relational harmony with your Father.
How a Healthy Church Family Deals with Sin, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Galatians 6:1-5 A healthy church expects to find people in sin, and other messy situations. Healthy church members bring hidden or unaddressed sin into the light and find freedom. A healthy church creates a safe culture to deal with and heal from sin/brokenness. A healthy church has Spirit-filled people who pursue and restore heart wanderers. A healthy church addresses people in sin with a spirit of gentleness. A healthy church regularly and faithfully practices a culture of “One Anothers”. A healthy church encourages mutual ministry, not co-dependence or self-sufficiency.
How a Healthy Church Family Deals with Sin, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Galatians 6:1-5 A healthy church expects to find people in sin, and other messy situations. Healthy church members bring hidden or unaddressed sin into the light and find freedom. A healthy church creates a safe culture to deal with and heal from sin/brokenness. A healthy church has Spirit-filled people who pursue and restore heart wanderers. A healthy church addresses people in sin with a spirit of gentleness. A healthy church regularly and faithfully practices a culture of “One Anothers”. A healthy church encourages mutual ministry, not co-dependence or self-sufficiency.
Repentance, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation: God Stories, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Genesis 45, 46, 50 Reconciliation is life-giving. Reconciliation reveals the heart and presence of God. Reconciliation opens up new seasons of grace, peace, and hope! Reconciliation is not an accident; reconciliation is a choice: You must choose a spiritual trajectory to pursue. You must choose a sovereign to follow. You must choose a story to join.
Repentance, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation: God Stories, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Genesis 45, 46, 50 Reconciliation is life-giving. Reconciliation reveals the heart and presence of God Reconciliation opens up new seasons of grace, peace, and hope! Reconciliation is not an accident; reconciliation is a choice: You must choose a spiritual trajectory to pursue. You must choose a sovereign to follow. You must choose a story to join.
Repentance, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation: The Offendee, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Genesis 43:15 - 45:24 Three Phases in Reconciliation for the Offendee: Forgive the Offender before the Lord Forgive the Offender if Asked (in Repentance) Reconciliation and Restoration Necessary Ingredients in the Process of Forgiveness: Grieve Loss Leave Space for God to Work in Hearts Obedience Beautiful Providence Invest in Offender Soft Heart The Gospel
Repentance, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation: The Offendee, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Genesis 43:15 - 45:24 Three Phases in Reconciliation for the Offendee: Forgive the Offender before the Lord Forgive the Offender if Asked (in Repentance) Reconciliation and Restoration Necessary Ingredients in the Process of Forgiveness: Grieve Loss Leave Space for God to Work in Hearts Obedience Beautiful Providence Invest in Offender Soft Heart The Gospel
Repentance, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation: The Offender, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Genesis 42:1 - 43:14 Three Phases in Reconciliation for the Offender: Conviction, Grief, and Confession Repentance, Fruit, and Life Transformation Reconciliation and Restoration Necessary Ingredients in the Process of Repentance: Time Reaping Ministry of the Holy Spirit Truth Fruit Testing Where is reconciliation needed? Ask God to work powerfully and mercifully, as you trust His providence.
Repentance, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation: The Offender, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Genesis 42:1 - 43:14 Three Phases in Reconciliation for the Offender: Conviction, Grief, and Confession Repentance, Fruit, and Life Transformation Reconciliation and Restoration Necessary Ingredients in the Process of Repentance: Time Reaping Ministry of the Holy Spirit Truth Fruit Testing Where is reconciliation needed? Ask God to work powerfully and mercifully, as you trust His providence.
Evaluating Your Spiritual Perception, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Luke 11:33-36 What you do with Christ’s teaching says a lot about your spiritual perception. How you evaluate your spiritual condition says a lot about your spiritual perception. The extent to which you radiate with spiritual vitality says a lot about your spiritual perception.
Evaluating Your Spiritual Perception, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Luke 11:33-36 What you do with Christ’s teaching says a lot about your spiritual perception. How you evaluate your spiritual condition says a lot about your spiritual perception. The extent to which you radiate with spiritual vitality says a lot about your spiritual perception.
Living By Faith, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Luke 11:29-32 God will not give you a sign to remove your need to live by faith. Your faith begins through hearing the message of Christ. Your faith comes alive through the act of repentance. Your faith is confirmed by embracing the uniqueness of Jesus Christ.
Living By Faith, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Luke 11:29-32 God will not give you a sign to remove your need to live by faith. Your faith begins through hearing the message of Christ. Your faith comes alive through the act of repentance. Your faith is confirmed by embracing the uniqueness of Jesus Christ.
No Neutrality! Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Luke 11:21-28 Neutrality is impossible: You must decisively choose to follow Jesus (vv. 21-23). Neutrality is dangerous: You must conclusively put your faith in Jesus (vv. 24-26). Neutrality has a remedy: You must intentionally obey the words of Jesus (vv. 27-28).
No Neutrality! Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Luke 11:21-28 Neutrality is impossible: You must decisively choose to follow Jesus (vv. 21-23). Neutrality is dangerous: You must conclusively put your faith in Jesus (vv. 24-26). Neutrality has a remedy: You must intentionally obey the words of Jesus (vv. 27-28).
Let’s Think Through The Options, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Luke 11:14-20 Our response to Jesus is swayed by the state of our hearts. Jesus calls us to examine the evidence from His earthly ministry. Jesus challenges us to reflect on the implications of His ministry.
Let’s Think Through The Options, Part A
Text: Luke 11:14-20 Our response to Jesus is swayed by the state of our hearts. Jesus calls us to examine the evidence from His earthly ministry. Jesus challenges us to reflect on the implications of His ministry.
Trusting Our Father In Prayer, Part B
Text: Luke 11:11-13 Prayer is evidence of our unwavering trust in our Heavenly Father. We can entrust both our physical and spiritual needs to the Father. Unwavering Trust in our Father through prayer is a church family endeavor.
Trusting Our Father In Prayer, Part A
Text: Luke 11:11-13 Prayer is evidence of our unwavering trust in our Heavenly Father. We can entrust both our physical and spiritual needs to the Father. Unwavering Trust in our Father through prayer is a church family endeavor.
A Seat At The Table, Part B
Text: Luke 11:9-10 Is the focus of your prayers on pursuing relationship or results? Four gifts you have been given by Jesus: Advocacy, Sympathy, Accessibility, and Confidence Are you reveling daily in your seat at the table?
A Seat At The Table, Part A
Text: Luke 11:9-10 Is the focus of your prayers on pursuing relationship or results? Four gifts you have been given by Jesus: Advocacy, Sympathy, Accessibility, and Confidence Are you reveling daily in your seat at the table?
God wants me to pray like that? Part B
Text: Luke 11:1-8 Growth in prayer comes via a teachable heart. Our focus now is on how to pray, instead of what to pray. Jesus wants you to lean into prayer filled with Bold Persistence.
God wants me to pray like that? Part A
Text: Luke 11:1-8 Growth in prayer comes via a teachable heart. Our focus now is on how to pray, instead of what to pray. Jesus wants you to lean into prayer filled with Bold Persistence.
Becoming a Life-Giving Neighbor, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Luke 10:25-37 Jesus expects me to love God AND my neighbor, in a biblically integrated way. Excursus: Who is my neighbor? I need to see and open my heart to my neighbor. Lord, please transform my compassion and concern into action and investing!