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Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
God With Us—Hope for the Unexpected Task
Luke 1:26–38
Pastor Jayson Workman
Introduction:
Interruptions are God’s invitation to a greater purpose.
- Mary Was Interrupted with Unexpected News. (vv. 26–29, 34)
Unexpected news will often catch you off guard. (vv. 28–29)
Unexpected news will often change your direction. (vv. 29–30)
- Mary Was Interrupted for a Greater Purpose. (vv. 31–35)
reveal our doubt and turn it into faith (vv. 31–33)
- A rescuer (v. 31)
- A ruler (v. 32)
redemption of those far from God (vv. 34–35)
- Mary Was Interrupted to Submit to God’s Will. (v. 38)
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
The Proclamation of Hope
Luke 2:8–18
Pastor Jayson Workman
South Gate - December 20, 2020
Introduction
A simple proclamation can change everything for someone on the outside.
Quote: “Christmas and the incarnation mean that God went to infinite lengths to make Himself one whom we can personally know.” —Tim Keller
- The Proclamation of a Savior (vv. 8–11)
- A Proclamation of Peace (vv. 10–14)
Hopelessness sets in when your focus is on your circumstances and not Christ.
message of rejoicing
Quote: “My heart is restless until it finds its rest in Thee.” —Augustine
message of reconciliation
- with God
Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
- with others
Romans 12:18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
- A Proclamation that is Shared (vv. 15–18)
Quote: “The angels have never experienced the grace of God, so they can’t bear witness as we can. Telling others about the Savior is a solemn obligation as well as a great privilege, and we who are believers must be faithful.”
7 out of 10 people have never been invited to church their whole lives.
82% of unchurched are at least somewhat likely to attend church if invited.
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
A Call to Surrender
Matthew 2:1–12
Pastor Jayson Workman
South Gate - December 13, 2020
Introduction
A Savior King calls us to surrender every area of our lives.
Quote: “If the Son of God was really born in a manger, then we have lost the right to be in charge of our lives.” Tim Keller, Hidden Christmas
- It was a miracle to behold. (Matthew 1:18–21)
precisely promised (Matthew 1:18–20)
Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
powerfully provided (Matthew 1:19–20)
- It was a message to believe.
a redeemer to rescue (vv. 5–6)
Quote: “The gospel isn’t good advice, it’s good news.” JD Greear
a response to reckon with
- indifference
- irate
Surrendering control is far different from losing control. Surrendering control leads to CONFIDENCE, and losing control leads to FEAR.
- It was a moment to bow. (v. 11)
Philippians 2:10 . . . so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth. [ONE DAY, every knee will bow.]
Psalm 95:6–7 Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand.
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
God with Us—Incarnation
Matthew 1:18–25
South Gate—December 6, 2020
Pastor Jayson Workman
Introduction
John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Jesus comes with hope that transforms every area of our lives.
- Christ stepped into the messiness of our lives — v. 18
- Christ stepped into the mission that he would call us into — v. 21
Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.
The moment you were saved, you were simultaneously called into the mission of God
John 20:21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.
Your past and pain is the platform God uses to point others to Jesus.
Quote: “What if the things that have caused the most hurt in your life became the birthplace of your deepest passions?” — Jennie Allen, Restless
- Christ stepped into the moments we would experience — vv. 19-25
Quote: “We have to deal with fear because it is possible that it will make us miss out on the best parts of life.” — Jennie Allen, Restless
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Modern Day Idolatry
Exodus 32:1-4
South Gate November 29, 2020
Introduction
Quote - “The human heart is a perpetual idol factory.” — John Calvin
Quote — “Hanging out in Ibiza with a bunch of friends and partying with a bunch of famous people, able to do whatever I want and I’ve never felt more isolated.” — Markus Persson, twitter
a fickle heart will lead you to idolatry and a heart fixed on God to favor
Romans 7:18-19 For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing.
- the definition of idolatry
James 4:2 You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask.
Are you willing to sin in order to get it? (murder/sin)
Do you sin in response when you don’t get what you want? (fight/quarrel)
- the drift towards idolatry - v1
ignored - v. 1
Quote - “When our hearts are not filled with wonder for God, we wander from him…” — Eric Geiger, How to Ruin Your Life
impatience - v. 1
- the danger of idolatry
Quote - “Idols are spiritual addictions that lead to terrible evil.” — Tim Keller, Counterfeit Gods (forget punishment they don’t deliver satisfaction)
Quote - “When our hearts turn from the Lord, they always turn to foolishness, to things that won’t satisfy and to seasons that will be filled with regret.”
Psalm 115:4-8 Their idols are silver and gold, the work of human hands. They have mouths, but do not speak; eyes, but do not see. They have ears, but do not hear; noses, but do not smell. They have hands, but do not feel; feet, but do not walk; and they do not make a sound in their throat. Those who make them become like them; so do all who trust in them.
- the deliverance from idolatry
idols cannot just be REMOVED, they must be REPLACED
Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
A Commitment to Community
Exodus 18:13-24
Pastor Jayson Workman
South Gate - November 15, 2020
A commitment to community will grow your faith & expand God’s kingdom
a lack of community is a contradiction for the disciple of Jesus Christ
- Community Shared: Responsibility
Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility
count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only
to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
If a lost world is going to be reached it will happen with LOVE and UNITY
design of community
“Everyone says that we want community and deep friendship. However, because it takes accountability and commitment we run the other way.” - Tim Keller
Hebrews 3:13 But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.
delight and duty of community – share burdens – vv.17-18;22-23
UNITY is the by-product of a shared vision and mission
Romans 12:10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
- Community Spread: Growth
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
How God Grows our Faith
Exodus 17:1-7
South Gate - November 8, 2020
Introduction
Don’t grumble about the desert because it’s where God grows your faith
1. Faith Grows out of DIFFICULTY — v. 1
every place has a purpose –v.7
every problem has potential
2. Faith Grows out of DEPENDENCE — v. 4
dependence on the LORD
Quote — “We encounter God all over again every time we’re desperate
enough to realize that we’re not in control.” — Bob Goff
dependence in prayer
Moses cried out to God – this wasn’t some. Hey God, I need some water –
oh, by the way I may get stoned today. He was begging God to work in this
situation and deliver Him from the crisis. He was desperate for God to work
instead of complaining cry out to God
3. Faith Grows in the DIVINE Presence of God — v. 6
Quote — “When all signs tell us there is no way out, we find God in the
uncertainty and he makes a way.” — Bob Goff
Quote – “Suffering can refine us rather than destroy us because God
himself walks with us in the fire.” – Tim Keller
faith isn’t about resources is about relationship
Quote –“There is no way to get through life unless you know how to get
through suffering, and there is no way to get through suffering unless you
have a living hope.” – Tim Keller
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
A Focused Faith
Exodus 16:1-10
November 1, 2020
Introduction
A DEEPER faith is a DEPENDENT faith which leads to a DURABLE faith
a focused faith is the key to a life of blessing
- Focus on the Problem Will DEVOUR Our Faith –vv. 1-8
caused by forgetfulness – v.1
caused by short-sightedness-vv. 8-11
- Focus On The Process Will DEVELOP Our Faith –v.4
Job 23:10 But he knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold.
- Focus On God Will DEEPEN Our Faith –vv6-10
Faith isn’t about RESOURCES it was about RELATIONSHIP
WHO God is will take you farther than WHAT he can do
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
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Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Preparation for Promise
Pastor Jayson Workman
Numbers 13-14
October 18, 2020
Moving forward in faith requires an unwavering commitment to obey God
Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
The Bible teaches us that fear will highjack our faith and ruin our future.
Don’t FORFEIT your FUTURE by not putting your FAITH in God
1. unified calling — 13:1-20
John 20:21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.”
Matthew 28:19-20 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Quote – “Without the mission, a church is not a church, it’s just a group of disobedient Christians hanging out.” — J.D. Greear, Gaining by Losing
Quote -“The church is one of the few organizations in the world that doesn't exist for the benefit of its members” - Ed Stetzer
2. unbelieving congregation — 13:25-14:1-4
3. unwavering conviction — 14:6-9
Numbers 14:9 Only do not rebel against the Lord. And do not fear the people of the land, for they are bread for us. Their protection is removed from them, and the Lord is with us; do not fear them.”
Quote —“It is not the strength of your faith but the object of your faith that actually saves you.” — Tim Keller
Quote — “Nothing is more dangerous, more compelling, more freeing, more radical, more satisfying, more powerful than a person holding a smidgen of faith. A sincere faith in Jesus and all he wants to do around us wakes us up, rattles our lives and shifts every perspective, issues hope in pain, and ignites purpose.” — Jennie Allen, Nothing to Prove
Confidence in God is a conviction that God will keep His promises
4. unfortunate consequences — 14:22-24
REBELLION against God will always lead to REGRET
5. unlimited capabilities
Quote — “Don’t let what you are afraid of keep you from what you are made for.” — Bob Goff
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020