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Here’s today’s sermon.
Summit Church: Prophetic, Powerful and Persevering Church
Big Picture: Summit Church is not just faithful and friendly, but also had to grow to be prophetic, powerful, and purposeful.
* A people that are hungry to learn the big picture (gospel, creed, bible themes) know our values (4 C’), members challenge (5 H’s) and hungry for a deeper understanding of our identity and authority in Christ.
* Prophetic: Revealing Jesus Christ through present words from God.
* A place of healing in order to embrace the power of God's Spirit and His transformative work within us.
* Live with purpose, knowing that our lives have a significant and meaningful impact.
Sermon Map:
* Royal Priesthood
* Who we are and what’s our next step of elevation
* N.T. Prophecy 101
* Hungry for God’s Power
* Living with Purpose (Ephesians Model)
Texts Scriptures:
[1Sa 10:6 NLT] 6 At that time the Spirit of the LORD will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them. You will be changed into a different person.
[Act 2:17 NLT] 17 'In the last days,' God says, 'I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.
[1Pe 2:9-12 NLT] 9 But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God's very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. 10 "Once you had no identity as a people; now you are God's people. Once you received no mercy; now you have received God's mercy." 11 Dear friends, I warn you as "temporary residents and foreigners" to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. 12 Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when he judges the world.
You see, in the Old Testament the lineage of kings and priests looked like this:
* From the tribe of Judah came the kings of Israel
* From the tribe of Levi came the priests of Israel
Royal Priesthood in the bible prior was Melchizedek and David when he had a tabernacle built and that tabernacle is the only OT tabernacle propecided in the NT to be rebuilt.
* Believers are called to be both a king and a priest, just as Jesus is both the King of kings and our forever High Priest.
* God said He would rebuild the tabernacle of David (Acts 15:16) where you are both a king and priest in the order of Melchizedek.
We are a royal priesthood, which means we have direct access and fellowship with God like a priest but are also called to expand the Kingdom of God and influence the world like a king.
Embracing a Prophetic Identity
* Define Prophetic: A word that reveals Jesus Christ, not merely a teaching but a present word from God concerning Christ. New Testament prophecy does the same. “The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy” (Revelation 19:10).
* Prophetic utterances are given in the context of believers knowing the Lord together during the week and sharing Him in their gatherings (1 Corinthians 14). [1Co 14:3 NLT] 3 But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them.
* These words — or messages — shed light on Christ, magnify Him, and be edifying to those who hear it.
* a type of prophetic activity that made no claims to being the very word of God, but which was for the "strengthening, encouragement and comfort" of believers ( 1 Cor 14:3 ).
* "Cheer up, build up, and stir up" one another through prophetic words.
* Let our prophetic words be seasoned with discernment, humility, and love, bringing edification and encouragement.
Cultivating the Power of God's Spirit
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline." - 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT)
* Embrace the power of God's Spirit, who empowers us for transformative living.
* Ask God to continue to heal and seal you.
* Ask God to give you the insight and foresight to break broken patterns in your life.
* Allow the Holy Spirit to work in and through us, manifesting His power in our lives.
* Allow the Holy Spirit to awaken God’s word in your heart and give you a new vision of the abundant life within your context.
* What does victorious living look like in your situation?
Living with Purpose (Ephesians Model): Allow this illumination to help become your inspiration and faith framework
Major Theme: God’s Eternal Purpose concerning His Son and the ekklesia, which is His Body. No other book in the New Testament presents the eternal purpose more clearly than Ephesians.
Wealth: The heavenly calling. Ephesians 2:6 – points to our wealth and calling.
The church (ekklesia) has been called to SIT together in heavenly places in Christ.
Walk – Ephesians 4:1 – points to our walk and conduct. The church is called to WALK in Christ on the earth.
Warfare: The spiritual conflict. Ephesians 6:11 – points to our warfare and conflict.
The church is called to STAND firm against the schemes of the devil.
As we live this out collectively and individually we will see growth in our lives
Financial Flourishing:
* Embracing a prophetic identity enables individuals to seek God's guidance and direction in their financial decisions.
* Cultivating a desire for discipline and discipleship leads to wise stewardship of resources, helping individuals make sound financial choices.
Physical Flourishing:
* Creating an atmosphere of healing fosters physical well-being, as individuals experience not only spiritual but also physical healing.
* Embracing the power of God's Spirit provides strength and resilience to overcome physical challenges and pursue a healthy lifestyle.
* We begin to develop a mindset when we forget to die :) https://pappaspost.com/remembering-stamatis-moraitis-man-who-almost-forgot-die/
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Relational Flourishing:
* Prophetic encouragement, seasoned with discernment, humility, and love, contribute to healthy and edifying relationships.
* The power of God's Spirit empowers individuals to extend forgiveness, practice empathy, and cultivate loving connections with others.
I hope you were encouraged and envisioned.
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