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Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
The Final Days of Jesus—Betrayal
Matthew 26:47-56
March 14, 2021—South Gate
Introduction
The life of Jesus shows us how we can turn betrayal into blessing.
- Yielded to the plan of God (vv. 49–50)
- Yielded any retribution (vv. 52–53)
We cannot accomplish the plans of God with the ways of the world.
Romans 12:19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.
God’s people are called to REDEMPTION, not REVENGE.
- Yielded alone (vv. 55–66)
2 Timothy 4:16-17 At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! 17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me . . . .
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Greatest Month of Generosity
Joshua 14:6-15
Pastor Jayson Workman
South Gate — March 7, 2021
Introduction
Vision is the ability to dream about the future and what could be.
BIG IDEA: A mountain-conquering, visionary faith is committed to and confident in the promises of God.
- People of Faith Have Confidence in God’s Word. (v. 6)
patient with the promises of God (v. 7–8)
Quote: “Faith isn't primarily a function of how you feel. Faith is living out and believing what truth is despite what you feel.” —Tim Keller
Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
personal confidence in God’s Word can be developed
- spiritual maturity
- mission of God
Matthew 16:18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
- People of Faith Aren't Afraid of Challenging (vv. 8–12)
a refusal to live by fear (v. 8)
1 Timothy 1:7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
A relinquished will (v. 8)
A resilient spirit (vv. 10–12)
A recognition of risk (v. 12)
- People of Faith Crave for Opportunities to Glorify God. (v. 9)
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
The Way to Witness
Pastor Andrew Reed
John 1:19-37
02-28-2021
BIG IDEA: The greatest witness shows every witness the way to witness.
Three features of the way to witness
If I embrace the way...
- I possess a humble identity (vv. 19–28).
- I profess a thorough Christology (vv. 29–34).
- I practice a focused ministry (vv. 35–37).
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Greatest Month of Generosity
Malachi 3:6-12
02-21-2021
Pastor Jayson Workman
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Greatest Month of Generosity
Matthew 6:19 - 24
February 14, 2021
Pastor Jayson Workman
Introduction
Generosity is not something God wants FROM us,
it’s something he wants FOR us
a generous life guarantees a life of gain
- Generosity Reveals our Faith in the Promise of God - vv.19-20
When your trust is in the promises of God your possessions belong to him.
It is not wrong to possess things, it is wrong when they possess you
Christ desires not to deprive us of treasure but to direct us in the choice of it
Whatever we think we own is just on loan.
Q - What do you think will be most important 5 minutes after you die?
- Generosity Reveals our Passion for God and His Kingdom - v.21
The PURSUIT of our hearts reveal the PASSION of our lives
- Generosity Reveals our Priority to Fully Serve God and His Kingdom -vv.22-24
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
The Greatest Month of Generosity
Matthew 25:14-30
Pastor Jayson Workman
2/5/2021
Introduction
Why would we talk about generosity?
- only 10-25% of Christ followers tithe
- most church members give 2-3%
- families that make $75K only gave 1%
Jesus commands us to give, not to get the money out of our pockets, but the idols out of our hearts.
Generosity is a mark of a spiritually mature follower.
1. Servants recognize divine distribution. (vv. 14-15)
I Corinthians 4:7 For who sees anything different in you? What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?
2. Servants rely on faith (vv. 16-20)
Proverbs 11:24-25 One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.
Generosity is not something God wants from us, it's something he wants for us.
Quote: "A checkbook is a theological document; it will tell you who and what you worship." --Billy Graham
3. Servants are rewarded for faithfulness (vv. 19-27)
Quote: "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." --Sir Winston Churchill
1 Corinthians 4:2 it is required of stewards that they be found faithful
Conclusion
Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do.
Quote: "What I spent I had, what I saved I lost, and what I gave I have."
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Pruned for More
John 15:1-6
Pastor Jayson Workman
South Gate - January 17, 2021
Introduction
The ABIDING life leads to an ABUNDANT life.
When God prunes your life, He is preparing you for a
POWERFUL PURPOSE
John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide,
- The PROCLAMATION of Position (v. 1)
Quote: “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, Mine!” —Andrew Kuyper
Source of SALVATION
Seek with SINGULARITY
- The PRECAUTION to the Pretender (v. 2)
- The POWER of Pruning
PRODUCTION of eternal fruit
PRESENCE of your Father
PURIFY our faith
- Pruning reveals what needs to GO.
- Pruning reveals character that needs to GROW.
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Abide in Communion
Pastor Jayson Workman
John 15:4-6
Introduction
An ABIDING life is an ABUNDANT life
A FRUITFUL life is a FULFILLED life
“If Jesus chose us for abundance, expects abundance, and created us to deeply desire it, how can we ever find fulfillment in a half empty basket?”
- A Life that Deepens in Communion (v. 4)
Quote: “It is the great concern of all of Christ’s disciples constantly to keep up a dependence upon Christ and communion with Him.” Matthew Henry
Quote: “Reading a book about a person is not the same thing as knowing the person who wrote the book.”
Challenge #1—Deepen the quality of devoted time
Challenge #2—Broaden devoted time
Quote: “More abiding means more of God in your life, more of Him in your activities, thoughts, and desires.” Bruce Wilkinson, Secrets of the Vine
- A Life that Depends on Christ (vv. 4–5)
So many who claim to follow Jesus function like they don’t need Him.
- A Life that Develops a Crop
Quote: “Once you begin to cultivate a deeper communion with Jesus, you have no desire to return to the shallow life of a careless Christian.”
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
A New Thing
Pastor Jayson Workman
Isaiah 43:
1/3/2021
- The Definition of a New Thing (v. 19–20)
New in its character.
- maturity (Ephesians 4:11–13)
Ephesians 4:11–13 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,
Quote: “The men and women who have moved the world have been men and women who the world could not move.”
- Holiness (Ephesians 5:26–27)
Ephesians 5:26-27 that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.
Quote: “The problem with the church in America is not liberalism—it is worldliness.” OS Guinness
- New in its deliverance.
- The Demonstration of a New Thing
Quote: “Often the path to something “greater” goes through the valley of surrender, sacrifice, and service.”
God cannot do a NEW thing until you let go of an OLD thing.
Proverbs 24:10 If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.
Quote: “Quitting cuts against the grain of what God’s trying to accomplish.”
Quote: “We think the answer is a new environment, when the real answer is a new me.”
- Know There is a Person (vv. 1–7)
- Potter (v. 1)
- Personal (v. 1)
- Present (vv. 2,5)
Quote: “Your elbow touches the next person in your seat, but that person is not so near to you as God is.” Charles Spurgeon
- Protector (v. 2)
- Paternal (v. 4)
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.