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Isaiah 9:6

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

2nd Name of Jesus in Isaiah 9 is Mighty God.

Matthew 8:23-27

23 Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples. 24 Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”

26 Jesus responded, “Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!” Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm. 27 The disciples were amazed. “Who is this man?” they asked. “Even the winds and waves obey him!”

• MIGHTY GOD OVER CREATION

Matt 8 26b

“...Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm.”

• MIGHTY GOD OVER OUR FEARS

Matt 8...

HIS NAME WILL BE: Wonderful Counselor

Isaiah 9:6

6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

For a child is born to us,

a son is given to us.

The government will rest on his shoulders.

And he will be called ……….

Wonderful Counselor

Wonderful - Inspiring, delight, a pleasure, or admiration; extremely good; marvelous.

Judges 13:17-18

17 Then Manoah asked the angel of the LORD, “What is your name?” For when all this comes true, we want to honor you.” 18 “Why do you ask my name?” the angel of the LORD replied. “It is to wonderful for you to understand.”

Counselor - Someone who gives guidance.

Our identity should be defined by our relationship with Christ, not by circumstances or others!

Matthew 5: 1-12

1 One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him, and 2 and he began to teach them.

3 “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

4 “God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

5 “God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.

6 “God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.

7 “God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

8 “God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.

9 “God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.

10 God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

11 God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. 12 Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.”

Our identity should be defined by our relationship with Christ, not by circumstances or others!

HIS NAME WILL BE: Wonderful Counselor

Isaiah 9:6

6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

For a child is born to us,

a son is given to us.

The government will rest on his shoulders.

And he will be called ……….

Wonderful Counselor

Wonderful - Inspiring, delight, a pleasure, or admiration; extremely good; marvelous.

Judges 13:17-18

17 Then Manoah asked the angel of the LORD, “What is your name?” For when all this comes true, we want to honor you.” 18 “Why do you ask my name?” the angel of the LORD replied. “It is to wonderful for you to understand.”

Counselor - Someone who gives guidance.

Our identity should be defined by our relationship with Christ, not by circumstances or others!

Matthew 5: 1-12

1 One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him, and 2 and he began to teach them.

3 “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

4 “God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

5 “God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.

6 “God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.

7 “God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

8 “God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.

9 “God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.

10 God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

11 God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. 12 Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.”

Our identity should be defined by our relationship with Christ, not by circumstances or others!

GO2020: HERE

• Only 8% of regular church attenders believe that sharing their faith is “very important.”

• Almost 50% of Christians think that most non-Christians have no interest in hearing about Jesus.

• 78% of the unchurched would listen to someone who shared what they believed about Christianity.

• 3 out of 4 Christians (74%) seldom have a “spiritual conversation” with anyone.

• 2 out of 3 Christians (65%) say it is better to share your faith by the way you live, rather than to speak about it.

• Almost half of all faith sharers (45%) never share their story of how they came to Christ.

• 52% of all “Christians” believe that non-Christian faiths can lead to eternal life.

Luke 10:1-3

1 The Lord now chose seventy-two other disciples and sent them ahead in pairs to all the towns and places he planned to visit. 2 These were his instructions to them: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields. 3 Now go, and remember that I am sending you out as lambs among wolves.

• THE HARVEST IS GREAT

• THE WORKERS ARE FEW

• PRAY TO THE LORD

• NOW GO AND REMEMBER

• LOOK, PRAY, GO...LEAVE THE OUTCOMES TO GOD.

Luke 10: 4-11,16

4 Don’t take any money with you, nor a traveler’s bag, nor an extra pair of sandals. And don’t stop to greet anyone on the road. 5 “Whenever you enter someone’s home, first say, ‘May God’s peace be on this house.’ 6 If those who live there are peaceful, the blessing will stand; if they are not, the blessing will return to you. 7 Don’t move around from home to home. Stay in one place, eating and drinking what they provide. Don’t hesitate to accept hospitality, because those who work deserve their pay.

8 “If you enter a town and it welcomes you, eat whatever is set before you. 9 Heal the sick, and tell them, ‘The Kingdom of God is near you now.’ 10 But if a town refuses to welcome you, go out into its streets and say, 11 ‘We wipe even the dust of your town from our feet to show that we have abandoned you to your fate. And know this—the Kingdom of God is near!’

16 Then he said to the disciples, “Anyone who accepts your message is also accepting me. And anyone who rejects you is rejecting me. And anyone who rejects me is rejecting God, who sent me.”

BOTTOM LINE:

God uses us to do the work of sharing the good news of Jesus.

Our job is to go then share and leave the harvest outcomes to God.

GO2020: HERE

• Only 8% of regular church attenders believe that sharing their faith is “very important.”

• Almost 50% of Christians think that most non-Christians have no interest in hearing about Jesus.

• 78% of the unchurched would listen to someone who shared what they believed about Christianity.

• 3 out of 4 Christians (74%) seldom have a “spiritual conversation” with anyone.

• 2 out of 3 Christians (65%) say it is better to share your faith by the way you live, rather than to speak about it.

• Almost half of all faith sharers (45%) never share their story of how they came to Christ.

• 52% of all “Christians” believe that non-Christian faiths can lead to eternal life.

Luke 10:1-3

1 The Lord now chose seventy-two other disciples and sent them ahead in pairs to all the towns and places he planned to visit. 2 These were his instructions to them: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields. 3 Now go, and remember that I am sending you out as lambs among wolves.

• THE HARVEST IS GREAT

• THE WORKERS ARE FEW

• PRAY TO THE LORD

• NOW GO AND REMEMBER

• LOOK, PRAY, GO...LEAVE THE OUTCOMES TO GOD.

Luke 10: 4-11,16

4 Don’t take any money with you, nor a traveler’s bag, nor an extra pair of sandals. And don’t stop to greet anyone on the road. 5 “Whenever you enter someone’s home, first say, ‘May God’s peace be on this house.’ 6 If those who live there are peaceful, the blessing will stand; if they are not, the blessing will return to you. 7 Don’t move around from home to home. Stay in one place, eating and drinking what they provide. Don’t hesitate to accept hospitality, because those who work deserve their pay.

8 “If you enter a town and it welcomes you, eat whatever is set before you. 9 Heal the sick, and tell them, ‘The Kingdom of God is near you now.’ 10 But if a town refuses to welcome you, go out into its streets and say, 11 ‘We wipe even the dust of your town from our feet to show that we have abandoned you to your fate. And know this—the Kingdom of God is near!’

16 Then he said to the disciples, “Anyone who accepts your message is also accepting me. And anyone who rejects you is rejecting me. And anyone who rejects me is rejecting God, who sent me.”

BOTTOM LINE:

God uses us to do the work of sharing the good news of Jesus.

Our job is to go then share and leave the harvest outcomes to God.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LIVE ON MISSION?

Acts 1:8

8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere-in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LIVE ON MISSION?

• Live with purpose

• Live with passion

• Live for others

Acts 18:9-11

9 One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, “Don’t be afraid! Speak out! Don’t be silent! 10 For I am with you, and no one will attack and harm you, for many people in this city belong to me.” 11 So Paul stayed there for the next year and a half, teaching the word of God.

WHAT KEEPS US FROM LIVING ON MISSION?

• Fear

• Comfort

• Time/Busyness

• Finances

Isaiah 41:9-10

I have called you back from the ends of the earth, saying, ‘You are my servant.’ For I have chosen you and will not throw you away. 10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

Isaiah 42:5-9

5 God, the Lord, created the heavens and stretched them out. He created the earth and everything in it. He gives breath to everyone, life to everyone who walks the earth. And it is he who says,

6 “I, the Lord, have called you to demonstrate my righteousness. I will take you by the hand and guard you, and I will give you to my people, Israel, as a symbol of my covenant with them. And you will be a light to guide the nations. 7 You will open the eyes of the blind. You will free the captives from prison, releasing those who sit in dark dungeons

8 “I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not give my glory to anyone else, nor share my praise with carved idols. 9 Everything I prophesied has come true, and now I will prophesy again. I will tell you the future before it happens.”

Romans 10:14-15

14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? 15 And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”

You will never know all God can do with you until you allow him to have all that you are

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LIVE ON MISSION?

Acts 1:8

8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere-in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LIVE ON MISSION?

• Live with purpose

• Live with passion

• Live for others

Acts 18:9-11

9 One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, “Don’t be afraid! Speak out! Don’t be silent! 10 For I am with you, and no one will attack and harm you, for many people in this city belong to me.” 11 So Paul stayed there for the next year and a half, teaching the word of God.

WHAT KEEPS US FROM LIVING ON MISSION?

• Fear

• Comfort

• Time/Busyness

• Finances

Isaiah 41:9-10

I have called you back from the ends of the earth, saying, ‘You are my servant.’ For I have chosen you and will not throw you away. 10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

Isaiah 42:5-9

5 God, the Lord, created the heavens and stretched them out. He created the earth and everything in it. He gives breath to everyone, life to everyone who walks the earth. And it is he who says,

6 “I, the Lord, have called you to demonstrate my righteousness. I will take you by the hand and guard you, and I will give you to my people, Israel, as a symbol of my covenant with them. And you will be a light to guide the nations. 7 You will open the eyes of the blind. You will free the captives from prison, releasing those who sit in dark dungeons

8 “I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not give my glory to anyone else, nor share my praise with carved idols. 9 Everything I prophesied has come true, and now I will prophesy again. I will tell you the future before it happens.”

Romans 10:14-15

14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? 15 And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”

You will never know all God can do with you until you allow him to have all that you are

DEFINITION OF A MISSION:

• An important assignment carried out for political, religious, or commercial purposes, typically involving travel

• The vocation or calling of a religious organization, especially a Christian one, to go out into the world and spread its faith.

MISSION OF DISCOVER POINT CHURCH

• To connect people to their next step of life change in Christ

• This also includes being the one to connect others to their next step, not just discovering our own next step

GET INVOLVED

• To support a mission you have to actively be a part of executing the vision

Matthew 28:19

Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 

• Jesus didn’t command a select few of the disciples to “Go.” He told all of them to go

DP MISSIONS

• Here – Local to our city and counties

• Near – Missions within the United States

• Far – Over seas trips/”Foreign missions”

DON’T WAIT UNTIL YOU THINK YOU ARE READY

1 Corinthians 1:26-28

Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy when God called you. Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise.

And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful. God chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important. 

LESSONS LEARNED FROM MY FAR MISSION TRIPS

• Australia

• I don’t have to be “wise” in the world’s eyes to share Him with others

• Zimbabwe

• There are people who have never even heard about Christ that know that He is real

• Honduras

• When things go “wrong” God will still show up

• Broken down truck

• Got sick one day

• Lesson from all trips

• God will use your obedience to build your relationship with Him

• You may get more out of a trip than you give

ARE YOUR FEET BEAUTIFUL?

Romans 10:14-15

But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him?

And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”

• We are all called to be the hands and feet of the body of Christ. How will you get involved

DEFINITION OF A MISSION:

• An important assignment carried out for political, religious, or commercial purposes, typically involving travel

• The vocation or calling of a religious organization, especially a Christian one, to go out into the world and spread its faith.

MISSION OF DISCOVER POINT CHURCH

• To connect people to their next step of life change in Christ

• This also includes being the one to connect others to their next step, not just discovering our own next step

GET INVOLVED

• To support a mission you have to actively be a part of executing the vision

Matthew 28:19

Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 

• Jesus didn’t command a select few of the disciples to “Go.” He told all of them to go

DP MISSIONS

• Here – Local to our city and counties

• Near – Missions within the United States

• Far – Over seas trips/”Foreign missions”

DON’T WAIT UNTIL YOU THINK YOU ARE READY

1 Corinthians 1:26-28

Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy when God called you. Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise.

And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful. God chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important. 

LESSONS LEARNED FROM MY FAR MISSION TRIPS

• Australia

• I don’t have to be “wise” in the world’s eyes to share Him with others

• Zimbabwe

• There are people who have never even heard about Christ that know that He is real

• Honduras

• When things go “wrong” God will still show up

• Broken down truck

• Got sick one day

• Lesson from all trips

• God will use your obedience to build your relationship with Him

• You may get more out of a trip than you give

ARE YOUR FEET BEAUTIFUL?

Romans 10:14-15

But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him?

And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”

• We are all called to be the hands and feet of the body of Christ. How will you get involved

JESUS – SACRIFICIAL LOVE

SACRIFICE

Give up something of value or importance for the sake of other considerations.

John 15: 12-13

12 This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.

13 There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

THE COST OF JESUS SACRIFICE

FALSE ACCUSATIONS

Mark 15:2-5

2 Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus replied, “You have said it.” 3 Then the leading priests kept accusing him of many crimes, 4 and Pilate asked him, “Aren’t you going to answer all these charges they are bringing against you?” 5 But Jesus said nothing, much to Pilate’s surprise.

REJECTION

Mark 15:11

11 But at this point the leading priests stirred up the crowd to demand the release of Barabbas instead of Jesus.

BEATING

Mark 15:15b

15b He ordered Jesus flogged with a lead-tipped whip, then turned him over to the Roman soldiers to be crucified.

HUMILIATION

Mark 15:20

20 When they were finally tired of mocking him, they took off the purple robe and put his own clothes on him again. Then they led him away to be crucified.

SEPARATION

Mark 15:34

34 Then at three o’clock Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God my God, why have you abandoned me?”

DEATH

Mark 15:37

37 Then Jesus uttered another loud cry and breathed his last.