Hope Unlimited Church

Romans 12:4 NLT

Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function,

Romans 12:5 NLT

so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.

Romans 12:6 NLT

In his GRACE, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you.

Romans 11:29 ESV

“For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable”

1 Cor 14:1-4 ESV

Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation. The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.

Romans 12:7 NLT

If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well.

Romans 12:8 NLT

If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.

If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging.

If it is giving, give generously.

If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously.

And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.

Romans 12:9-10 NLT

Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.

Romans 12:11 NLT

Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.

Ephesians 5:15-18 NLT

So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. 18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit

Key #1 - Less of Us

John 3:30 NIV

He must become greater; I must become less.

Key #2 - Learn the Language

Galatians 5:22 NLT

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

Key #3 - Lean in and Listen

1 Kings 19:11-12 NLT

After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. 12 And after the earthquake there was a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper.

Key #4 - Loosens the Chains

2 Corinthians 3:17

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

Isaiah 9:‬6 (NLT)

“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.”

Point 1 - Worry With CONFIDENCE

Matthew 6:25-27

Jesus Offers Peace This Way: “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are?

Point 2 - Fear With FAITH

John 14:27

Jesus Offers Peace This Way:  “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.

Point 3 - SHAME With ASSURANCE

Romans 8:1-2

“So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. 2 And because you belong to him, the power[a] of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.

Point 4 - Regret With FREEDOM

Galatians 5:1

Jesus Gives Peace By Setting-Us Free: “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”

Philippians 3:13-14 (NLT)

13 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.

Acts 20:22-24 MSG

“But there is another urgency before me now. I feel compelled to go to Jerusalem. I’m completely in the dark about what will happen when I get there. I do know that it won’t be any picnic, for the Holy Spirit has let me know repeatedly and clearly that there are hard times and imprisonment ahead. But that matters little. What matters most to me is to finish what God started: the job the Master Jesus gave me of letting everyone I meet know all about this incredibly extravagant generosity of God.”

Key #1 - What You Value Matters

The Word is our Foundation

Worship is our Honor

His Presence is our Passion

Community is our Heartbeat

Key #2 - What You Say Matters

Ephesians 4:29 NIV

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Key #3 - What You Give Matters

Matthew 25:29

To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.

Key #4 - What You Do Matters

Matthew 16:27 NIV

The Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done.

2 Kings 5:1 (NLT)

The king of Aram had great admiration for Naaman, the commander of his army, because through him the LORD had given Aram great victories. But though Naaman was a mighty warrior, he suffered from leprosy.

Principle #1 “The Promise Pointer”

2 Kings 5:2 (NLT)

At this time Aramean raiders had invaded the land of Israel, and among their captives was a young girl who had been given to Naaman’s wife as a maid. 

2 Kings 5:3 (NLT)

One day the girl said to her mistress, “I wish my master would go to see the prophet in Samaria. He would heal him 

Principle #2 “When Showing Up — Just Isn't Enough”

2 Kings 5:9 (NLT)

So Naaman went with his horses and chariots and waited at the door of Elisha’s house. 

Principle #3 “Directions Mean Nothing — If Not Followed”

2 Kings 5:10 (NLT)

But Elisha sent a messenger out to him with this message: “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan River. Then your skin will be restored, and you will be healed of your leprosy.” 

2 Kings 5:11 (NLT)

But Naaman became angry and stalked away. “I thought he would certainly come out to meet me!” he said. “I expected him to wave his hand over the leprosy and call on the name of the LORD his God and heal me! 

PRINCIPLE #4 "Keep Dipping”

2 Kings 5:12 (NLT)

Aren’t the rivers of Damascus, the Abana and the Pharpar, better than any of the rivers of Israel? Why shouldn’t I wash in them and be healed?” So Naaman turned and went away in a rage. 

2 Kings 5:13 (NLT)

But his officers tried to reason with him and said, “Sir, if the prophet had told you to do something very difficult, wouldn’t you have done it? So you should certainly obey him when he says simply, ‘Go and wash and be cured!’” 

2 Kings 5:14 (NLT)

So Naaman went down to the Jordan River and dipped himself seven times, as the man of God had instructed him. And his skin became as healthy as the skin of a young child’s, and he was healed! 

2 Timothy 1:7 NLT

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

Key #1 - Trust the Process

1 SAMUEL 16:10-12 NIV

Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, “The Lord has not chosen these.” 11 So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.” Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.” 12 So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.”

Key #2 - Don’t get Bitter, Get Better!

Ephesians 4:31-32 NIV

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Matthew 4:26-27 NLT

Jesus also said, “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens.

Key #3 - The jobs not finished

Philippians 3:13-14 NLT

No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.

Hebrews 4:7 NLT

So God set another time for entering his rest, and that time is today. God announced this through David much later in the words already quoted: "Today when you hear his voice, don’t harden your hearts.”

Genesis 2:18 NLT

Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.”

KEY #1: YOUR CONNECTIONS ARE CRUCIAL

KEY #2: DESIGNED CONNECTIONS LEAD TO MORE

Luke 15:1–2 NIV

Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”

Proverbs 12:26 NLT

The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray.

Matthew 28:19 NLT

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

Psalm 1:1 NIV

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,

Proverbs 27:6 NIV

Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.

2 Timothy 2: 1-2 NLT

Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. 2 You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.

Proverbs 11:25 NLT

The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.

KEY #3:

 GOD IS THE PERFECT CONNECTION

Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV

Trust in the Lord with all your heart

   and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways submit to him,

   and he will make your paths straight.

2 KINGS 13:15-19 NIV

Elisha said, “Get a bow and some arrows,” and he did so. 16 “Take the bow in your hands,” he said to the king of Israel. When he had taken it, Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands.

17 “Open the east window,” he said, and he opened it. “Shoot!” Elisha said, and he shot. “The Lord’s arrow of victory, the arrow of victory over Aram!” Elisha declared. “You will completely destroy the Arameans at Aphek.”

18 Then he said, “Take the arrows,” and the king took them. Elisha told him, “Strike the ground.” He struck it three times and stopped. 19 The man of God was angry with him and said, “You should have struck the ground five or six times; then you would have defeated Aram and completely destroyed it. But now you will defeat it only three times.”

Key #1 - Get a Word from God

Key #2 - Stay focused on what’s important

Galatians 1:10 NLT

Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.

Key #3 - Take God directed persistent action

2 KINGS 13:18-19 NIV

“Then he said, ‘Take the arrows,’ and the king took them. Elisha told him, ‘Strike the ground.’ He struck it three times and stopped. The man of God was angry with him and said, ‘You should have struck the ground five or six times; then you would have defeated Aram and completely destroyed it. But now you will defeat it only three times.’

2 Timothy 1:7 NLT

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

Key 1 - Pray with Purpose

Hebrews 11:6 NIV

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Key 2 - Pray to Rejoice

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT

Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus

Key 3 - Pray with an ASK

Mark 11:24 NIV

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Key 4 - Pray to Yield

Luke 22:42 NIV

“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”