Big Idea: With Christ enthroned on our hearts, we should be ready to defend our living hope in a manner that honors Him! 1. Dedicating Your Heart to Christ 2. The Dexterity of Defending Your Hope 3. Delight: When Will It Happen?

Big Idea: The formula for delight may seem easier said than done, but the reward is the alignment of desires! 1. Delight: Why Shouldn't We Fret? (1-2) 2. Delight: How Do We Trust? (3-11) 3. Delight: When Will It Happen? (12-22) 4. Delight: Who Defines the Terms? (23-40)

I Can Do All Things… Philippians 4:10-23 Big Idea: Access to the super power of joy in all circumstances is through Christ and not our strength! 1. True Joy: Choose the Right Attitudes (10-11) 2. True Joy: Choose the Right Banker (12-13) 3. True Joy: Choose the Right Initiative (14-16) 4. True Joy: Choose the Right Goals (17-20) 5. True Joy: Choose the Right Family (21-23)

Ask and It Will Be Given… Matthew 7:1-14 Big Idea: The kingdom of the King calls genuine citizens to live in ways only their Father can produce. 1. Genuine: Carefully Confront (1-5) 2. Genuine: Courageously Cease (6) 3. Genuine: Completely Cling (7-11) 4. Genuine: Consistently Continue (12-14)

Where Two or Three are Gathered… Matthew 18:15-20 Big Idea: The covenant community is an investment by the individuals in the gospel progress and enjoyment of the group! 1. Restoration: Respond to the Process (15-17) 2. Restoration: Remember the Prerogative (18-19) 3. Restoration: Rest in the Presence (20)

I Know the Plans… Jeremiah 29:1-14 Big Idea: God's plan ultimately has gospel shalom as its goal…for you and those He places in your life! 1. Shalom: Remember Your King… (1-4) 2. Shalom: Oh, and While You're There… (7-9) 3. Shalom: Your 70's are Purposeful… (10a) 4. Shalom: The Plan is His Promise! (10b-14)

What If God Gave You Everything You Are Praying For? 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Big Idea: Sometimes God gives us exactly what we want to show us it is exactly what we don't need. 1. A Petition 2. An Evaluation 3. A Warning 4. A Renewal 5. A Concession

The World Could Use More Jonahs

The "Church" in Ascend Church Selected Scriptures Big Idea: The local church is both a great gift as well as an important responsibility for the individuals who claim to be followers of Christ. 1. Church cf. church 2. Institution cf. organic 3. Authority cf. authority 4. Membership cf. attendees

LIFE: Alert Like Members Romans 13:8-14 Big Idea: Children of the light are equipped to live in a way that reflects Christ and awakens others to Him. 1. The Practice: Love Others (8–10) 2. The Perspective: Jesus is Coming (11) 3. The Pursuit: Live in the Light (12–14)