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The Divine Setup, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: God's Relentless Love Text: Luke 19:1-10 God's love for us is visible in Jesus. God's heart is to seek out lost sinners like us. Have you embraced God's love by faith in Jesus? Do you share God's heart for seeking lost sinners?
Worship Together at the Lord's Supper
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 Additional Scripture Texts: Exodus 24:1-11 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Matthew 26:26-28 Hebrews 7:27 1 Corinthians 10:16-17
Worship That Exalts Christ, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 I undercut mutual worship of Christ when I actively engage in or passively tolerate... (v.17) >> Division: My selfish preferences above ministry to you; (vv.18-19) >> Despising: You have little or no value to me. (vv.20-22) My greatest need in times of division or despising: Revealed truth! (v.23a) The Lord's Supper-a time for us... >> to remember Christ. (vv.23b-25) >> to proclaim the means of salvation. (v.26) >> to examine ourselves. (vv.27-32) >> to minister. (vv.33-34)
Worship That Exalts Christ, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 I undercut mutual worship of Christ when I actively engage in or passively tolerate... (v.17) >> Division: My selfish preferences above ministry to you; (vv.18-19) >> Despising: You have little or no value to me. (vv.20-22) My greatest need in times of division or despising: Revealed truth! (v.23a) The Lord's Supper-a time for us... >> to remember Christ. (vv.23b-25) >> to proclaim the means of salvation. (v.26) >> to examine ourselves. (vv.27-32) >> to minister. (vv.33-34)
Grace and Glory in My Marriage, Part C
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship in Marriage 1 Corinthians 11:7-12 God designed my marriage to exhibit glory... (v.7) >> by understanding and pursuing our God-given, complementary purpose; (vv.8-10) >> by valuing Biblical interdependence. (vv.11-12) My marriage will grow, even thrive, as I humble myself and obey God. (v.16)
Grace and Glory in My Marriage, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship in Marriage 1 Corinthians 11:7-12 God designed my marriage to exhibit glory... (v.7) >> by understanding and pursuing our God-given, complementary purpose; (vv.8-10) >> by valuing Biblical interdependence. (vv.11-12) My marriage will grow, even thrive, as I humble myself and obey God. (v.16)
Grace and Glory in My Marriage, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship in Marriage 1 Corinthians 11:7-12 God designed my marriage to exhibit glory... (v.7) >> by understanding and pursuing our God-given, complementary purpose; (vv.8-10) >> by valuing Biblical interdependence. (vv.11-12) My marriage will grow, even thrive, as I humble myself and obey God. (v.16)
Cultivating The Spirit Of My Marriage, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship in Marriage 1 Corinthians 11:4-6, 13-15 God wants my marriage to be spiritually vibrant. (vv. 4a, 5a) (Public worship is the overflow of private worship.) God intended my marriage to be a place of (trinitarian/mutual) honor. (vv. 4b, 5b) Disobedience will damage the spirit of my marriage. (vv. 5c-6, 13-15) Cultivating a culture of honor and spiritual vibrancy within my marriage will result in powerful worship.
Cultivating The Spirit Of My Marriage, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship in Marriage 1 Corinthians 11:4-6, 13-15 God wants my marriage to be spiritually vibrant. (vv. 4a, 5a) (Public worship is the overflow of private worship.) God intended my marriage to be a place of (trinitarian/mutual) honor. (vv. 4b, 5b) Disobedience will damage the spirit of my marriage. (vv. 5c-6, 13-15) Cultivating a culture of honor and spiritual vibrancy within my marriage will result in powerful worship.
Worshipping God in My Marriage, Part C
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship in Marriage 1 Corinthians 11:2-3 True worship requires aligning my doctrine and my practice with God's Word. (v.2) Greater worship comes as I develop a heart of understanding. (v.3a) Worship is embracing God's blueprint for my marriage. (v.3b)
Worshipping God in My Marriage, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship in Marriage 1 Corinthians 11:2-3 True worship requires aligning my doctrine and my practice with God's Word. (v.2) Greater worship comes as I develop a heart of understanding. (v.3a) Worship is embracing God's blueprint for my marriage. (v.3b)
Worshipping God in My Marriage, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship in Marriage 1 Corinthians 11:2-3 True worship requires aligning my doctrine and my practice with God's Word. (v.2) Greater worship comes as I develop a heart of understanding. (v.3a) Worship is embracing God's blueprint for my marriage. (v.3b)
Disciple-making…Modeled, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 11:1 Discipleship: a call to evaluate my priorities. Discipleship: a call to develop meaningful relationships. Discipleship: an invitation to growth and maturity. Discipleship: a call to upgrade my passion and urgency. Discipleship: a model to multiply. Discipleship: a pursuit of the Ultimate.
Disciple-making…Modeled, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 11:1 Discipleship: a call to evaluate my priorities. Discipleship: a call to develop meaningful relationships. Discipleship: an invitation to growth and maturity. Discipleship: a call to upgrade my passion and urgency. Discipleship: a model to multiply. Discipleship: a pursuit of the Ultimate.
Love That Brings Glory To God, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 The most frequent opportunities to bring glory to God are found in expressing love within my human relationships. My primary purpose in life is to bring glory to God. (v.31) Love weights the impact of actions on others. (v.23) Love seeks the best outcome for others. (v.24) Love protects the weaker brother or sister...(vv.25-30)...without falling into legalism or thanklessness. Love eliminates unnecessary hindrances to the Gospel. (vv.32-33)
Love That Brings Glory To God, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 The most frequent opportunities to bring glory to God are found in expressing love within my human relationships. My primary purpose in life is to bring glory to God. (v.31) Love weights the impact of actions on others. (v.23) Love seeks the best outcome for others. (v.24) Love protects the weaker brother or sister...(vv.25-30)...without falling into legalism or thanklessness. Love eliminates unnecessary hindrances to the Gospel. (vv.32-33)
Victory over Temptation, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 My overconfidence is a recipe for defeat, and ultimately disqualification. (v.12) I must understand the commonness of temptation. (v.13a) Overcoming temptation is really about trusting my faithful Father. (v.13b) I must trust God to... (v.13c) know my limits, provide my escape, and empower my victory.
Victory over Temptation, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 My overconfidence is a recipe for defeat, and ultimately disqualification. (v.12) I must understand the commonness of temptation. (v.13a) Overcoming temptation is really about trusting my faithful Father. (v.13b) I must trust God to... (v.13c) know my limits, provide my escape, and empower my victory.
Eradicating Idols, Empowering Worship, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 10:1-11 Idolaters demand humanistic worship; Believers crave transcendent worship. (v.7b) Idolaters prioritize worldly pleasure; Believers live for unseen reward. (v.8) Idolaters demand specific timing; Believers rest in providence. (v.9) Idolaters act based on human capacity; Believers act based on Divine capacity. (v.10) My spiritual experiences do not equal spiritual transformation. (vv.1-5) If corruption happened to them, it can happen to me too. (v.6) An appetite for idolatry is evidence of my forgetfulness or unbelief. (v.7a) I must choose: a life of Idol-chasing or Christ-exalting worship. A heart of worship will emerge as I receive Biblical instruction. (v.11)
Eradicating Idols, Empowering Worship, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 10:1-11 Idolaters demand humanistic worship; Believers crave transcendent worship. (v.7b) Idolaters prioritize worldly pleasure; Believers live for unseen reward. (v.8) Idolaters demand specific timing; Believers rest in providence. (v.9) Idolaters act based on human capacity; Believers act based on Divine capacity. (v.10) My spiritual experiences do not equal spiritual transformation. (vv.1-5) If corruption happened to them, it can happen to me too. (v.6) An appetite for idolatry is evidence of my forgetfulness or unbelief. (v.7a) I must choose: a life of Idol-chasing or Christ-exalting worship. A heart of worship will emerge as I receive Biblical instruction. (v.11)
The Mindset of a Disciple-maker, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 You must have the mindset of a (soul) winner. (vv.24-25) Your temptation: Random living. (v.26) Your tragedy: Random living which results in a failed examination. (v.27b) Your triumph: A disciplined, intentional life dedicated to advancing the Gospel. (v.27a)
The Mindset of a Disciple-maker, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 You must have the mindset of a (soul) winner. (vv.24-25) Your temptation: Random living. (v.26 Your tragedy: Random living which results in a failed examination. (v.27b) Your triumph: A disciplined, intentional life dedicated to advancing the Gospel. (v.27a)
The Heart of a Disciple-maker, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Winning More: A choice I must make. (v.19) Winning More: A price I must pay. (vv.20-22) Winning More: A message I must live for. (v.23a) Winning More: Blessings I can share. (v.23b)
The Heart of a Disciple-maker, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Winning More: A choice I must make. (v.19) Winning More: A price I must pay. (vv.20-22) Winning More: A message I must live for. (v.23a) Winning More: Blessings I can share. (v.23b)
Celebrating a Life of Purpose, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:15-18 Am I living the Christian life with joyful passion? (v.15) Joyful passion intensifies with an understanding of my stewardship from God. (vv.16-17) Joyful passion overflows as I serve beyond what is expected. (v.18)
Celebrating a Life of Purpose, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:15-18 Am I living the Christian life with joyful passion? (v.15) Joyful passion intensifies with an understanding of my stewardship from God. (vv.16-17) Joyful passion overflows as I serve beyond what is expected. (v.18)
Seeing My Rights...Differently, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:1-14 "I have rights based on..." eternal life: I am a citizen of Heaven; (v.1a) status; (v.1b) personal investment; (vv.1c-2) equality; (vv.4-6, 12a) common sense, and common courtesy; (vv.7-8a) God's Word; (vv.8b-11) Christ's teaching. (vv.13-14) I can choose to yield my rights. (v.12b) Yielding my rights will cause me to experience discomfort. (v.12c) Yielding my rights will open a door for greater, Gospel impact. (v.12d)
Seeing My Rights...Differently, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:1-14 "I have rights based on..." eternal life: I am a citizen of Heaven; (v.1a) status; (v.1b) personal investment; (vv.1c-2) equality; (vv.4-6, 12a) common sense, and common courtesy; (vv.7-8a) God's Word; (vv.8b-11) Christ's teaching. (vv.13-14) Read me my Rights! I can choose to yield my rights. (v.12b) Yielding my rights will cause me to experience discomfort. (v.12c) Yielding my rights will open a door for greater, Gospel impact. (v.12d)
A New Perspective on Making Disciples, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 8:7-13 I will always have Christians in my life that are less mature than me. (v.7) I must be aware of how my freedom is impacting other believers. (vv.8-11) Failure to care for my brother or sister in Christ is sin. (v.12) Worship is demonstrating a commitment to sacrificial, patient, and relentless Love. (v.13) The Issue: My perspective on weaker believers... My bother to be avoided, an interruption to my agenda; or, My brother to be served, my God-given privilege in disciple-making.
A New Perspective on Making Disciples, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 8:7-13 I will always have Christians in my life that are less mature than me. (v.7) I must be aware of how my freedom is impacting other believers. (vv.8-11) Failure to care for my brother or sister in Christ is sin. (v.12) Worship is demonstrating a commitment to sacrificial, patient, and relentless Love. (v.13) The Issue: My perspective on weaker believers... My bother to be avoided, an interruption to my agenda; or, My brother to be served, my God-given privilege in disciple-making.
The Power of Worship, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 8:1-6 The purpose of theological knowledge is to provide freedom (to me). (v. 1b) Misapplied theological knowledge reveals my ignorance... seen in reckless freedom and arrogance. (vv. 1c, 2) Theological knowledge combined with Biblical love... will result in substantive edification. (vv. 1d, 3) My theological knowledge is central to my personal worship. (vv. 4-6) Conclusion: Does my Biblical knowledge empower my God-centered worship and build up other believers?
The Power of Worship, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 8:1-6 The purpose of theological knowledge is to provide freedom (to me). (v. 1b) Misapplied theological knowledge reveals my ignorance... seen in reckless freedom and arrogance. (vv. 1c, 2) Theological knowledge combined with Biblical love... will result in substantive edification. (vv. 1d, 3) My theological knowledge is central to my personal worship. (vv. 4-6) Conclusion: Does my Biblical knowledge empower my God-centered worship and build up other believers?
An Easter Prayer, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 God wants to transform your knowledge about Him to knowledge of Him. God wants you to have a greater grasp on rich hope, glorious treasuredness, and life-altering power. God invites you to live in light of His Resurrection power, seen in our Risen Savior.
An Easter Prayer, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 God wants to transform your knowledge about Him to knowledge of Him. God wants you to have a greater grasp on rich hope, glorious treasuredness, and life-altering power. God invites you to live in light of His Resurrection power, seen in our Risen Savior.
Secular Living or Living by the Spirit, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Secular Christianity is devoid of life and power. Living by the Spirit--are you... keeping in step with the Spirit’s transformation? listening to the Spirit’s voice? leaning into the Spirit’s power? resting in the Spirit’s presence?
Secular Living or Living by the Spirit, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Secular Christianity is devoid of life and power. Living by the Spirit--are you... keeping in step with the Spirit’s transformation? listening to the Spirit’s voice? leaning into the Spirit’s power? resting in the Spirit’s presence?
Cancel Culture or Grace Culture, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Cancel Culture is a spiritual and relational dead end. Jesus uncanceled you by grace. You are invited to be an ambassador of Grace Culture.
Cancel Culture or Grace Culture, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Cancel Culture is a spiritual and relational dead end. Jesus uncanceled you by grace. You are invited to be an ambassador of Grace Culture.
The Transforming Impact of Humility Before God, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Isaiah 66:1-2 God esteems your commitment to lower yourself: ...into greater dependence on Him. …by acknowledging your brokenness before Him. ...in great reverence for the truth of His Word.
The Transforming Impact of Humility Before God, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Isaiah 66:1-2 God esteems your commitment to lower yourself: ...into greater dependence on Him. …by acknowledging your brokenness before Him. ...in great reverence for the truth of His Word.
Radical Love, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Matthew 22:34-40 Love your God with unreserved and uncompartmentalized adoration. Love your neighbor with natural comparison and unnatural Christ-likeness.
Radical Love, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Matthew 22:34-40 Love your God with unreserved and uncompartmentalized adoration. Love your neighbor with natural comparison and unnatural Christ-likeness.
The Power of Remembering, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Text: Deuteronomy 5 Remember what God did in Scripture. Remember what God has done in America. Remember what God has done in your own life. Remembering inspires us toward hope in God.
How To Influence Our Culture, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: 1 Timothy 2, Jeremiah 29, 2 Corinthians 5 We are Citizens, Exiles, and Ambassadors–each role is critical to effective influence in our culture. As a Citizen, you need to pray for this city to experience God’s power. As an Exile, you need to seek the welfare of this city, so that it reflects God’s glory. As an Ambassador, you need to present the message of reconciliation, so this city encounters God’s grace.
How To Influence Our Culture, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: 1 Timothy 2, Jeremiah 29, 2 Corinthians 5 We are Citizens, Exiles, and Ambassadors–each role is critical to effective influence in our culture. As a Citizen, you need to pray for this city to experience God’s power. As an Exile, you need to seek the welfare of this city, so that it reflects God’s glory. As an Ambassador, you need to present the message of reconciliation, so this city encounters God’s grace.
Trust My Heavenly Father, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Money God's Way My Heart Set Free To...Trust My Heavenly Father Your Heavenly Father provides for His creation; Don't be anxious. (Matthew 6:25-31) Your Heavenly Father knows your needs; Don't be anxious. (Matthew 6:32-34) Your Heavenly Father gives good gifts; Ask Him to meet your needs. (Matthew 7:7-11)
Trust My Heavenly Father, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Money God's Way My Heart Set Free To...Trust My Heavenly Father Your Heavenly Father provides for His creation; Don't be anxious. (Matthew 6:25-31) Your Heavenly Father knows your needs; Don't be anxious. (Matthew 6:32-34) Your Heavenly Father gives good gifts; Ask Him to meet your needs. (Matthew 7:7-11)
Find Joy in Generosity, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Money God's Way My Heart Set Free To...Find Joy in Generosity Joy comes as you invest your heart/treasure in five things that God blesses... Invest in Honoring God. (Proverbs 3:9-10) Invest in Testing God. (Malachi 3:6-11) Invest in Gospel-Focused Relationships. (2 Corinthians 9:6-15) Invest in a Multiplication Mentality, not Miser Mentality. Invest in Cheerful Generosity, not Compliance Giving.
Find Joy in Generosity, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Money God's Way My Heart Set Free To...Find Joy in Generosity Joy comes as you invest your heart/treasure in five things that God blesses... Invest in Honoring God. (Proverbs 3:9-10) Invest in Testing God. (Malachi 3:6-11) Invest in Gospel-Focused Relationships. (2 Corinthians 9:6-15) Invest in a Multiplication Mentality, not Miser Mentality. Invest in Cheerful Generosity, not Compliance Giving.
Trust God Completely, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Money God's Way My Heart Set Free To...Trust God Completely Faithful Stewardship involves Trusting God Completely in your finances. (Proverbs 3:5-8) Your trust in God is strengthened as you learn how to be content in every situation. (Philippians 4:10-13) Your trust in God is evident by your level of thankfulness. (Colossians 3:15-17)