God’s Love is One of a Kind – week 1 – by: Pastor Tracy (notes/video)
One of a Kind – Part 1: Loving God
Sunday May 5, 2013
(Ephesians 3: 19 NIV) “ … to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”
(1 John 2:15-16 NLT) ”Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.”
Four kinds of Love
- ________ is sacrificial love.
- ________ is brotherly love.
- ________ is erotic or sensual love.
- ________ is affectionate love.
This is Love:
(1 John 4:10 NLT) “This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.”
- The Love of God is _________.
(Romans 5:5 NIV) “And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”
- Love _________.
(1 John 2:13-15 NLT) “I am writing to you who are God’s children because your sins have been forgiven through Jesus. I am writing to you who are mature in the faith because you know Christ, who existed from the beginning. I am writing to you who are young in the faith because you have won your battle with the evil one.”
- Love inspires ______________.
(1 John 2:3 NLT) “And we can be sure that we know him if we obey his commandments.
- Love drives out _____________.
(1 John 4:18 NIV) “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear.”
- Be __________with His Love.
(Ephesians 3:17-19 NIV) “And I pray that you, being rootedand established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God”
(Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV) ”Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
- Spend ________ with Love.
BFF series week 2 – by: Pastor Tracy (notes/video)
Holy Spirit – My Best Friend
Part 2: What’s He like? Sunday April 14, 2013
He is a person not an “it”; He has a soul
(Matthew 12:18, Matthew 26:38, Hebrews10:38 NKJ)
When did He come?
(Acts 1:3-5 NIV) “After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
The Feasts fulfilled.
(Matthew 5:17 NIV) “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.”
- Feast of _____________
(1 Corinthians. 5:7) “For Christ, our Passover lamb has been sacrificed.”
- Feast of _____________
(Acts 2:1-4 NIV) “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all togetherin one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tonguesas the Spirit enabled them.”
- Feast of _____________
(1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 NIV)” According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.
What does this mean?
(John 20:22 NIV) “And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”
(Acts 1: 4-5, 8 NIV) “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water but in a few days you will be baptized withthe Holy Spirit.”
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses”
He empowers me to live ______________.
(Acts 1:8 NIV) “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses … “
He empowers me to live ______________.
(1 Corinthians 2:4-5 NIV) My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power.
He empowers me to fulfill _____________.
(1 Thessalonians 1:5 NIV) “Our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.”
(Acts 2:38-39 NIV) “Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off…”
_______________ the Holy Spirit.
Finished series “The Curse is Finished” by: Pastor Tracy Boyd (video/notes)
Finished series – “The Curse is Finished”
Sunday March 24, 2013
(John 19:28 NKJ) “After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!”
Jesus became a Curse.
(Galatians 3:13 NLT) “But Christ has rescued us from the curse pronounced by the law. When he was hung on the cross, he took upon himself the curse for our wrongdoing. For it is written in the Scriptures, “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”*
(Galatians 3:14 NIV) “He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.”
What is the Curse?
(Genesis 3:16-19, Deuteronomy 28: 16-68 NIV)
- ____________________
- ____________________
- ____________________
- ____________________
- ____________________
What is the Blessing?
(Genesis 12:2-3 NIV) “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”
(Deuteronomy 28:1-15 NIV)
(John 10:10 NKJ) “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”
The Transfer.
- ___________
- _______
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- ___________
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Finished series “the enemy” by: Pastor Tracy (notes & video)
Finished series – “The Enemy is Finished”
Sunday March 17, 2013
(John 19:28 NKJ) “After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!”
What went wrong?
(Genesis 1:28, Romans 5:12, 6:16, 23, Luke 4:6)
(Genesis 3:14 NIV) “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”
- Head signifies _____________.
- The enemy was striped of ____________; he still has power.
(John 12:31 NLT) “The time for judging this world has come, when Satan, the ruler of this world, will be cast out.”
(Ephesians 1: 20-23 NLT) “ … which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body…
(Ephesians 2:2 NLT) “You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God.”
(2 Corinthians 2:11 NIV) “….in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.”
Same tactics different day
(Genesis 3:5 NLT) “God knows that your eyes will be opened as soon as you eat it, and you will be like God.”
- Create ___________ in the goodness of God.
Persuade _______________ from God.
The power of suggestion
(1 Peter 5:8-9 NLT) “Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9 Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith.”
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Our Fight: Stand Firm
(James 4:7 NLT) “So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
- Resist is doing things _____________.
- Resist is ___________________.
(Luke 4:8 NIV) “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.
- Resist is resisting the enemy’s ______________.
(2 Corinthians 10:5 NKJ) “…casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.”
Our Church series “Exists for People” by: Pastor Tracy (video & notes)
Our Church: Part 4 – Exists for Others
by: Pastor Tracy
WE EXIST FOR EACH OTHER
(1 Corinthians 12: 14-21, 26-27 NLT)” Yes, the body has many different parts, not just one part. If the foot says, “I am not a part of the body because I am not a hand,” that does not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear says, “I am not part of the body because I am not an eye,” would that make it any less a part of the body? If the whole body were an eye, how would you hear? Or if your whole body were an ear, how would you smell anything? But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it. How strange a body would be if it had only one part! Yes, there are many parts, but only one body. The eye can never say to the hand, “I don’t need you.” The head can’t say to the feet, “I don’t need you.”
If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad. All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it.”
- We are ______________________.
- We _________.
- We don’t __________.
WE EXIST FOR OTHERS
- We are blessed __________________.
(Genesis 12:2 NLT) “I will bless you and you will be a blessing to others.”
- When we bless others, ________________ of our needs.
(Luke 18:29-30 GW)“Jesus said to them, “I can guarantee this truth: Anyone who gave up his home, wife, brothers, parents, or children because of the kingdom of God will certainly receive many times as much in this life and will receive eternal life in the world to come.”
(Luke 6:38 Message) “Give away your life; you’ll find life given back, but not merely given back—given back with bonus and blessing.”
WHAT WE DO TOGETHER
Colossians 1:28-29 NIV “He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom,so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. To this end I strenuouslycontend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.”
- ________ them.
(Romans 2:4 NIV) “God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?”
- _____________them.
(Proverbs 27:17 NIV) “As iron sharpens iron so one person sharpens another.”
- __________them.
(Ephesians 4:11-13 NIV) “So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets,the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built upuntil we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”
- Help them reach their ____________________.
(Ephesians 2:10 NIV) “For we are God’s handiwork, createdin Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Our Church series “Empowers People” by: Pastor Tracy
Our Church: Part 3 – Empowers People
By: Pastor Tracy
Daniel 6:3(NKJ)
Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm.
Jesus empowered people
(Mark 16:20 NLT) “And the disciples went everywhere and preached, and the Lord worked through them, confirming what they said by many miraculous signs.
What’s your view?
A locked ________.
A pile of _________.
(Acts 10:36 NLT) “It makes no difference who you are or where you’re from- if you want God and are ready to do as he says, the door is open.”
An endless ________.
A free ________.
(Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV) “For it is by grace you have been saved through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.
(2 Tim 2:13 NIV) “If we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself.”
Empowered to empower
- Receive His __________.
Ephesians 3:19(NIV) May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.
- Be a ____________.
Acts 4:13 (NIV) “When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.
Psalm 18:32(NKJ) “It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.”
- Be an ______________of Jesus.
(1 John 4:17 NKJ) “… because as He is, so are we in this world.”
- Full fill your _____________
What is the Holy Spirit saying to me?
Our Church series “Encounters God” by: Pastor Tracy
Our Church: Encounters God
By: Pastor Tracy
Daniel 6:3(NKJ)
Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm.
THE IMPORTANCE OF ENCOUNTER
Matthew 10:7-8(NKJ)
And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.
Luke 10:17-19(NIV)
The seventy-tworeturned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.
- We need ________ not words
1 Corinthians 2:3-5 (NIV)
I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling.My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power.
- We need an _____________not just an explanation
PREPARING FOR ENCOUNTERS
Matthew 13:14-15 (NIV)
In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: “‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them.
- ______________: Wanting God’s way
Matthew 5:6 (NIV)
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled
- ____________: Wanting God’s Word
Mark 7:13 (NIV)
Thus you nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like that.”
Matthew 13:58(NIV)
And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.
- _______________: Wanting God’s work
Psalm 51:10(NIV)
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
- _______________: Wanting God to move
Prayer: Lord I want more of you. Help me to follow you and not myself, Help me to turn away from things that pull me away from your goodness. Lord I expect an encounter with you!
Secret Place series “The Plan” by: Pastor Tracy
Secret Place:
Part 5 – The Plan
- By: Pastor Tracy
Luke 11:1 (NKJ)
Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.”
What is prayer?
- In its simplest form prayer is relational communication with God.
- Prayer is how we receive God’s provision and blessing in our life.
- It is the means by which God’s will is accomplished in the earth.
Learn, Apply, Excel
- The _________of prayer
Daniel 6:10(NKJ)
Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.
- The ____________ in prayer
Daniel 10:12-13(NKJ)
Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words. 13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia.
- The _______ of prayer
The __________ of prayer
I. Our Father in Heaven Hallowed be thy name (Worship)
I worship you Lord, You are:
My Righteousness- I’m forever forgiven and loved by you
My Sanctifier- You have set me apart for ministry
My Healer- I have health and healing
My Banner of victory- I am secure and victorious
My Shepherd – I’m lead by the Holy Spirit
My Peace- I have peace that passes understanding
My Ever-Present God- I have God’s presence and power
My Provider- I have success and provision
II. Your Kingdom Come, Your Will be Done (Proclaim His Will)
- Our Nation, Country, State, City
- Church: Pastors, dream team & small group leaders, believers at LCC, the lost
- Your family, your self, your market place
III. Give us this day our Daily Bread (Provision)
- Ask and thank God to provide for your daily needs; ask God to prosper you!
IV. Forgive us our debts as we Forgive (Pardon)
- Receive continual forgiveness for yourself
- Make a conscious effort to forgive others
V. Don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from evil (Protection)
- Remind yourself who you are and what you posses by the armor
- Belt of Truth
- Breastplate of Righteousness
- Feet with Peace
- Shield of Faith
- Helmet of Salvation
- Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God
- Rest in the promises of Psalm 91
VI. For Yours is the Kingdom & Power forever (Praise)
Secret Place week 4 with Pastor Tracy
Secret Place
The Protection by: Pastor Tracy
Sunday January 27th
Luke 11:1 (NLT)
Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.”
We live in a fallen world filled with temptation and trials.
Matthew 6:13(NLT)
And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.
Life is a _____.
James 1:13(NKJ)
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,
God does not _________or bring evil.
James 1:13 (NLT)
And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else.
James 1:14-15(NKJ)
But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.
God gives ________ gifts.
James 1:16-17(NLT)
So don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters.
Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens.* He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.
We need to release God’s help and protection.
Ephesians 6:10-11 (NLT)
A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.
Ephesians 6:14-17 (NLT)
Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Our armor is __________ ourselves who’s we are and what we have:
Belt of _______
“I believe I’m deeply loved! I’m a majority because God is with me; I refuse to fear, get bitter, offended or take condemnation.”
Armor of ___________
“I’m the righteousness of God in Christ; I’m forever forgiven.”
Shoes of _________
“I’m full of your peace. I’m ready to share your goodness.”
Shield of __________
“I live faith in what you have said and not what I feel; I win every time.”
Helmet of _____________
“The blood of Jesus purchased all the resources of heaven for me.”
Sword of the spirit which is the_______ of God
“The Word of God that I believe and speak destroys every plan of the enemy against me.”
We have the promises of Psalm 91.
Secret Place series “The Approach” by: Pastor Tracy (notes/video)
Secret Place: Week 1 – The Approach Sunday January 6th
By: Pastor Tracy
Luke 11:1 (NKJ)
Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.”
What is prayer?
- In it’s simplest form prayer is an intimate relational communication with God.
- Prayer is how we receive God’s provision and blessing in our life.
- It is the means by which God’s will is accomplished in the earth.
Jesus had a prayer life with His Father
- Jesus was praying in a ___________
Matthew 6:6 (NKJ)
But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
Psalm 16:11 (NKJ)
You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
- His disciples asked Him to _________ them to pray
- When you pray _______
Our Father
- Our Father says ______________
- Our Father says ______________
Hebrews 4:16 (NKJ)
Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Hallowed be thy name
- Hallowing is simply __________________ to God.
We are saying, “My Father, I’m acknowledging your name and who you are to me.”
I worship your Lord, You are:
My righteousness- I’m forever forgiven and loved by you
My sanctifier- You have set me apart for ministry
My healer- I have health and healing
My banner of victory- I am secure and victorious
My shepherd – I’m lead by the Holy Spirit
My peace- I have peace that passes understanding
My ever-present God- I have God’s presence and power
My provider- I have success and provision
Challenge: Lets take one step together this week and daily worship by acknowledging the names of God together.
What is the Holy Spirit saying to me?
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