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Trust God Completely, Part A
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)
Prepare For The Future, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Money God's Way Faithful Stewardship involves planning wisely with your finances. (Proverbs 21:5) You need a wise plan for increasing your resources. (Proverbs 13:11) You need a wise plan for addressing the future needs of your household. (Proverbs 6:6-8) You need a wise plan for investing your resources by faith in God's agenda. (Matthew 6:19-21)
Prepare For The Future, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Money God's Way Faithful Stewardship involves planning wisely with your finances. (Proverbs 21:5) You need a wise plan for increasing your resources. (Proverbs 13:11) You need a wise plan for addressing the future needs of your household. (Proverbs 6:6-8) You need a wise plan for investing your resources by faith in God's agenda. (Matthew 6:19-21)
Provide for My Household, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Money God's Way Faithful Stewardship means that I must provide for my household. (1Tim 5:8) Faithful Stewardship stands on three legs: working diligently, trusting God completely, and planning wisely. Providing for my household requires Working Diligently. (Gen 2:15; Prov 28:19-20) Providing for my household depends upon Trusting God Completely. (Matt 6:25-34; Prov 10:22)
Provide for My Household, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Money God's Way Faithful Stewardship means that I must provide for my household. (1Tim 5:8) Faithful Stewardship stands on three legs: Working Diligently, Trusting God Completely, and Planning Wisely. Providing for my household requires Working Diligently. (Gen 2:15; Prov 28:19-20) Providing for my household depends upon Trusting God Completely. (Matt 6:25-34; Prov 10:22)
Embrace Stewardship, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Money God's Way Stewardship begins with ownership: Do you live like God owns it all? (Deut 10:14; 8:17-19) Stewardship is directly connected to worship: Whom are you actively serving? (Matt 6:24) Stewardship is leading toward an evaluation: Are you a faithful steward? (Matt 25:13-30)
Embrace Stewardship, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Money God's Way My Heart Set Free To...Embrace Stewardship Stewardship begins with ownership: Do you live like God owns it all? (Deut 10:14; 8:17-19) Stewardship is directly connected to worship: Whom are you actively serving? (Matt 6:24) Stewardship is leading toward an evaluation: Are you a faithful steward? (Matt 25:13-30)
Give Me The Giants Please, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Off Script Joshua 14, Numbers 13-14 Do you have a desire to finish well (awesome) and leave a legacy of faith? The requirements for finishing awesome: Follow God wholeheartedly. Trust God to keep His promises, even through periods of waiting. Fight the giants that are standing between you and God’s purposes. The reward for finishing awesome: A legacy of faith and blessing that enables the next generation to flourish.
Give Me The Giants Please, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Off Script Joshua 14, Numbers 13-14 Do you have a desire to finish well and leave a legacy of faith? The requirements for finishing well: Follow God wholeheartedly. Trust God to keep His promises, even through periods of waiting. Fight the giants that are standing between you and God’s purposes. The reward for finishing well: A legacy of faith and blessing that enables the next generation to flourish.
Living for Christ Together, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Partnership 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, 21-24 1. My Mindset as a Follower of Jesus Christ: (v.13) Be Focused. Be Grounded. Be Courageous. Be Strengthened. 2. My Motivation as a Follower of Jesus Christ: (vv.14, 21-24) Love the Lord! Bring the gift of grace into any and every situation I encounter. Let the love of Christ flow through me to others.
Living for Christ Together, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Partnership 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, 21-24 1. My Mindset as a Follower of Jesus Christ: (v.13) Be Focused. Be Grounded. Be Courageous. Be Strengthened. 2. My Motivation as a Follower of Jesus Christ: (vv.14, 21-24) Love the Lord! Bring the gift of grace into any and every situation I encounter. Let the love of Christ flow through me to others.
Building our Ministry Partnership, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Partnership 1 Corinthians 16:10-12, 15-20 Who do I need to encourage? (vv.10-11) Who do I need to be patient with? (v.12) Who do I need to respect and recognize? (vv.15-18) Who do I need to reconnect with or reach out to? (vv.19-20)
Building our Ministry Partnership, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Partnership 1 Corinthians 16:10-12, 15-20 Who do I need to encourage? (vv.10-11) Who do I need to be patient with? (v.12) Who do I need to respect and recognize? (vv.15-18) Who do I need to reconnect with or reach out to? (vv.19-20)
Investing Myself in Relationships, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Partnership 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 Disciple-making thrives when we are intentional about relationships. Relationships can be maintained from a distance, but are developed in person. (vv.5-6) Relationships can be maintained in passing, but depth comes with extended time together. (v.7a) Our need for relationships must be submitted to God’s sovereignty. (v.7b) Joy and fruitfulness come by investing myself in my present situation, not my preferred situation. (vv.8-9)
Investing Myself in Relationships, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Partnership 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 Disciple-making thrives when we are intentional about relationships. Relationships can be maintained from a distance, but are developed in person. (vv.5-6) Relationships can be maintained in passing, but depth comes with extended time together. (v.7a) Our need for relationships must be submitted to God’s sovereignty. (v.7b) Joy and fruitfulness come by investing myself in my present situation, not my preferred situation. (vv.8-9)
Investing My Resources in Relationships, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Partnership 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 God wants me to invest in Gospel-centered partnerships. I need to look for ways to invest in broken or strained relationships. (v.1) I need to intentionally invest in relationships as a steward of God’s resources. (v.2) My investments will lead to mutual joy and Gospel partnership. (vv.3-4) A Promise to Hold: God can turn my heart through my resources. A Measurement to Observe: My resources reveal my priorities. A Truth to Know: My future opportunities depend on my present stewardship. An Attitude to Develop: Cheerfulness, not compulsion, is the heart of steward.
Investing My Resources in Relationships, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Partnership Text: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 God wants me to invest in Gospel-centered partnerships. I need to look for ways to invest in broken or strained relationships. (v.1) I need to intentionally invest in relationships as a steward of God’s resources. (v.2) My investments will lead to mutual joy and Gospel partnership. (vv.3-4) A Promise to Hold: God can turn my heart through my resources. A Measurement to Observe: My resources reveal my priorities. A Truth to Know: My future opportunities depend on my present stewardship. An Attitude to Develop: Cheerfulness, not compulsion, is the heart of steward.
Fruitful Faith, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Healthy, Fruitful Faith Text: Titus 3:12-15 Good works are evidence of personal faith. Good works are an accelerator of mutual joy. Good works intensify our growth within sanctification. Are you ready for good works? What can erode your commitment to good works?
Fruitful Faith, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Healthy, Fruitful Faith Text: Titus 3:12-15 Good works are evidence of personal faith. Good works are an accelerator of mutual joy. Good works intensify our growth within sanctification. Are you ready for good works? What can erode your commitment to good works?
So You Want to Change the World, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Healthy, Fruitful Faith Text: Titus 3:8-11 Develop and deepen your Gospel Convictions. Dedicate yourself to daily Gospel Actions. Desire and pray for more Gospel Impact. But things go wrong when we become immeshed in: Unnecessary discussion and distractions. Unhelpful relational boundaries.
So You Want to Change the World, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Healthy, Fruitful Faith Text: Titus 3:8-11 Develop and deepen your Gospel Convictions. Dedicate yourself to daily Gospel Actions. Desire and pray for more Gospel Impact. But things go wrong when we become immeshed in: Unnecessary discussion and distractions. Unhelpful relational boundaries.
He Saved Us: Ancient Creed—Awesome Reality, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Healthy, Fruitful Faith Text: Titus 3:3-8a God’s love has appeared in Christ: Can you accept His love? God’s mercy brings salvation: Will you believe on Christ? God the Spirit transforms you: Will you celebrate new life? God’s grace changed your status: Will you live forward with anticipation?
He Saved Us: Ancient Creed—Awesome Reality, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Healthy, Fruitful Faith Text: Titus 3:3-8a God’s love has appeared in Christ: Can you accept His love? God’s mercy brings salvation: Will you believe on Christ? God the Spirit transforms you: Will you celebrate new life? God’s grace changed your status: Will you live forward with anticipation?
Three Ways to Engage and Influence Our Culture, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Healthy, Fruitful Faith Text: Titus 2:15-3:3 Live out your authority structure with conviction and grace Give a winsome apologetic of the Gospel: with your words, with your actions, with your tone/spirit Represent Christ as an excellent ambassador
Three Ways to Engage and Influence Our Culture, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Healthy, Fruitful Faith Text: Titus 2:15-3:3 Live out your authority structure with conviction and grace Give a winsome apologetic of the Gospel: with your words, with your actions, with your tone/spirit Represent Christ as an excellent ambassador
Inspired and Energized for Grace Works, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Healthy, Fruitful Faith Text: Titus 2:11-14 Grace Works are inspired: by the personal appearances of Christ by the instructing influence of grace in the power of the Spirit by the grace and love of Christ for you
Inspired and Energized for Grace Works, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Healthy, Fruitful Faith Text: Titus 2:11-14 Grace Works are inspired: by the personal appearances of Christ by the instructing influence of grace in the power of the Spirit by the grace and love of Christ for you
High Impact, Visible Gospel Witness, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Healthy, Fruitful Faith Text: Titus 2:1-10 Gospel Witness is empowered by consistent, transformed behavior. Finish Strong(er) in Faith Invest in Others Build a Christ-centered Home Culture Build a Reputation of Christ-like Integrity Gospel Witness is adorned by our response to hopeless or unchangeable life situations.
High Impact, Visible Gospel Witness, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Healthy, Fruitful Faith Text: Titus 2:1-10 Gospel Witness is empowered by consistent, transformed behavior. Finish Strong(er) in Faith Invest in Others Build a Christ-centered Home Culture Build a Reputation of Christ-like Integrity Gospel Witness is adorned by our response to hopeless or unchangeable life situations.
Step Into The Gospel Gap, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Healthy, Fruitful Faith Text: Titus 1:5-16 Why has God positioned you right where you are—right now? See the Gospel Gap Be a Gospel Gap Influencer Bring the Gospel into the Gap
Step Into The Gospel Gap, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Healthy, Fruitful Faith Text: Titus 1:5-16 Why has God positioned you right where you are—right now? See the Gospel Gap Be a Gospel Gap Influencer Bring the Gospel into the Gap
Living with Vibrant Faith, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Healthy, Fruitful Faith Text: Titus 1:1-4 Healthy, Fruitful Faith: has momentum on the Discipleship Pathway. is Vertical—celebrating God’s election, promises, and resources. leads to mutual Gospel partnership and affection.
Living with Vibrant Faith, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Healthy, Fruitful Faith Text: Titus 1:1-4 Healthy, Fruitful Faith: has momentum on the Discipleship Pathway. is Vertical—celebrating God’s election, promises, and resources. leads to mutual Gospel partnership and affection.
Dwelling In Hope, Part B
Special Guest: Carrie Holt
Dwelling In Hope, Part A
Special Guest: Carrie Holt
Pillar Four: Relentless Prayer, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Four Pillars of Vertical Church Text: John 15, Luke 11 Access: Do I have access to God in prayer? Alignment: Is my request aligned with the will of God? Impact: Will my prayer lead to supernatural intervention by God? Faith: Do I pray (cry out) to God in faith, both with urgency and consistency?
Pillar Four: Relentless Prayer, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Four Pillars of Vertical Church Text: John 15, Luke 11 Access: Do I have access to God in prayer? Alignment: Is my request aligned with the will of God? Impact: Will my prayer lead to supernatural intervention by God? Faith: Do I pray (cry out) to God in faith, both with urgency and consistency?
Pillar Three: Life In The Spirit, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Four Pillars of Vertical Church Text: Galatians 5 The Spirit is our Redemptive Advocate Life in the Spirit means we are… Made Alive by the Spirit: Born Again and Sealed Growing as we keep in step with the Spirit: Discipled and Transformed Fruitful Witnesses by the Spirit: Empowered for Service and Impact
Pillar Three: Life In The Spirit, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Four Pillars of Vertical Church Text: Galatians 5 The Spirit is our Redemptive Advocate Life in the Spirit means we are… Made Alive by the Spirit: Born Again and Sealed Growing as we keep in step with the Spirit: Discipled and Transformed Fruitful Witnesses by the Spirit: Empowered for Service and Impact
Pillar Two: The Gospel of Jesus, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: Four Pillars of Vertical Church Text: Ephesians 2 The Gospel is Good News about: God’s wrath, love, grace, and mercy in Jesus. The advent, death, resurrection, and return of Jesus. The Gospel of Jesus: Receive it by faith. Rest in it. Live in it. Celebrate it. Share it.
Pillar Two: The Gospel of Jesus, Part A
Series: Four Pillars of Vertical Church Text: Ephesians 2 The Gospel is Good News about: God’s wrath, love, grace, and mercy in Jesus. The advent, death, resurrection, and return of Jesus. The Gospel of Jesus: -Receive it by faith. -Rest in it. -Live in it. -Celebrate it. -Share it.
Pillar One: The Word of God, Part B
Pastor Luke Ahrens Four Pillars of Vertical Church Text: Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Psalm 119:97 You must build on the Foundation of God’s Word: Inspiration, Sufficiency, and Inerrancy. You can experience life Transformation through God’s Word: Authority Deep Love Daily Meditation
Pillar One: The Word of God, Part A
Pastor Luke Ahrens Four Pillars of Vertical Church Text: Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Psalm 119:97 You must build on the Foundation of God’s Word: Inspiration, Sufficiency, and Inerrancy. You can experience life Transformation through God’s Word: Authority Deep Love Daily Meditation
Total Victory (Part B)
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of the Resurrection Text: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 1A) Total Victory requires that I receive a new body. (vv. 50, 53) 2A) I should expect Total Victory to bring quick and comprehensive change. (vv. 51-52) 3A) Total Victory should lead me to great celebration and appreciation. (vv. 54-57) 4A) The Total Victory yet to come should impact my present mindset and priorities. (v. 58)
Total Victory (Part A)
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of the Resurrection Text: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 1A) Total Victory requires that I receive a new body. (vv. 50, 53) 2A) I should expect Total Victory to bring quick and comprehensive change. (vv. 51-52) 3A) Total Victory should lead me to great celebration and appreciation. (vv. 54-57) 4A) The Total Victory yet to come should impact my present mindset and priorities. (v. 58)
Awaiting My Redesigned Body (Part B)
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of the Resurrection Text: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 1A) Three important questions for us to consider: • How will God raise our bodies? • What will our resurrected bodies be like? • How does God want me to live now?
Awaiting My Redesigned Body (Part A)
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of the Resurrection Text: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 1A) Three important questions for us to consider: • How will God raise our bodies? • What will our resurrected bodies be like? • How does God want me to live now?
The Power of Perspective (Part B)
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of the Resurrection Title: The Power of Perspective Text: 1 Corinthians 15:20-34 1A) You have an amazing life coming soon. (vv. 20-22) 2A) You have a hopeful future coming soon. (vv. 23-28) 3A) You also have some very real distractions to avoid right now. (vv. 29-34)
The Power of Perspective (Part A)
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of the Resurrection Title: The Power of Perspective Text: 1 Corinthians 15:20-34 1A) You have an amazing life coming soon. (vv. 20-22) 2A) You have a hopeful future coming soon. (vv. 23-28) 3A) You also have some very real distractions to avoid right now. (vv. 29-34)
Christ is Risen! (Part B)
Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of the Resurrection Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-21 1A) If Christ is still in the grave, then… • Preaching is empty. • Faith is empty. • Grace is empty. 2A) But Christ has been raised! 3A) Because the grave is empty… • My faith is firmly established and will soon give way to sight. • I can hold fast to really Good News, awaiting full implementation. • I can rest in the favor of God, celebrating!