Impact Christian Church

June 6th, 2021

“The greatest changes in our lives take place When we see ourselves as God sees us.”

“Jesus was going through the city of Jericho. A man was there named Zacchaeus, who was the chief tax collector and he was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but he was too short to see above the crowd he ran ahead to a place where Jesus would come and he climbed a sycamore tree so he could see Him.” Luke 19:1-4

1. JESUS SEES ME, NO MATTER HOW I FEEL ABOUT ME

“Jesus got to the tree, He looked up…” Luke 19:5

“God never overlooks a single sparrow. And He pays even greater attention to you, down to the last detail – even numbering the hairs on your head!” Luke 12:6-7

2. JESUS LOVES ME, NO MATTER WHAT OTHERS SAY OR THINK ABOUT ME

Jesus looked up at Zacchaeus and called him by name ‘Zacchaeus!’ He said.” Luke 19:5b

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.” Eph. 2:10

3. JESUS LOVES ME, NO MATTER WHAT I’VE DONE

“… He said, ‘Come down quickly! For I am going to be a guest in your home today!” Luke 19:5c

“All the people saw this and began to complain, ‘Jesus is staying with a sinner!’” Luke 19:7

“Jesus said, ‘those the Father has given Me will come to Me, and I will never reject them.” John 8:37

How should I respond to Jesus today?

“So he came down at once and received Him with joy.” Luke 19:8

The Result

“Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, ‘I’ll give half of my possessions to the poor. And if I’ve cheated anyone, I’ll give them back four times the amount.’ Jesus responded, ‘Salvation has come to this home today!’”Luke 19:8-9

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May 23rd 2021-Pastor Jeff Souders

Everything in the heavens and earth is Yours, O Lord…We adore You as being in control of everything.” 1 Chronicles. 26:11

1. Your plans have limits

“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Pr. 19:21

“We may make our plans, but God has the last word.”Pr. 16:1

“We should make plans – counting on God to direct us.” Pr. 16:9

2. Your problems have purpose

“… At present, you may be temporarily harassed by all kinds of trials. This is no accident – it happens to prove your faith, which is infinitely more valuable than gold.”1 Peter 1:6-7

“This is the reason we never lose heart … These troubles (which are temporary) are winning for us a permanent, glorious, and solid reward out of proportion to our pain.”2 Cor. 4:16-17

3. Your prayers have impact

“God… is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of – infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes.” Eph. 3:20

”This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” 1 John 5:1

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May 23rd 2021-Pastor Jeff Souders

Everything in the heavens and earth is Yours, O Lord…We adore You as being in control of everything.” 1 Chronicles. 26:11

1. Your plans have limits

“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Pr. 19:21

“We may make our plans, but God has the last word.”Pr. 16:1

“We should make plans – counting on God to direct us.” Pr. 16:9

2. Your problems have purpose

“… At present, you may be temporarily harassed by all kinds of trials. This is no accident – it happens to prove your faith, which is infinitely more valuable than gold.”1 Peter 1:6-7

“This is the reason we never lose heart … These troubles (which are temporary) are winning for us a permanent, glorious, and solid reward out of proportion to our pain.”2 Cor. 4:16-17

3. Your prayers have impact

“God… is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of – infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes.” Eph. 3:20

”This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” 1 John 5:1

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Parenting is difficult

1. What Kids need:

God confidenceGodly characterGodly conviction

2. What Parents need:

BeliefBelief, in the power of being a Godly parentBelief, that you are the greatest influence on your kid/not culture.

“Children are a gift from the Lord they are a reward from Him. How happy is the man ,how happy is the woman, how happy is the family, whose quiver is full of them.”Psalm 127

“He took a little child and had him stand among them. Taking him in His arms He said to them, ‘Whoever welcomes one of these little children in My name welcomes Me doesn’t just welcome Me but the one who sent Me.” Mark 9 :36

3. WHAT IS YOUR OBJECTIVE IN RAISNG YOUR KIDS OR GRANDKIDS ?

GOOD AND MORAL VS. GODLY

The gospel is not about making bad people moral, It is about making dead people alive.Point: We end up teaching the wrong thing because we have the wrong objectives.Question to ponder:Do you teach your kids to be good because of the bible?Do you teach your kids that they will never be good without Christ’s offer of grace

“What we need is kids who fully grasp the reality that they have nothing to offer, but know a God who has everything they need

Have we blown it? Have I mixed in a little bit of God, what now?

Clarify your parenting goalsdo you want to raise fully devoted followers of Jesus? really?Adopt a theology of life ChangeGod came to make dead kids live, not good

Help your Kids fall in Love with Jesushey will only go as far as you areTeach your kids to submit to God as you do everydayGoal of being a follower of Jesus is to make His name great, not mine, not my happiness

4. Ask Jesus to help you control your anger

“A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.”Prov. 29:11

“Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.”James 1:19

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Pr. 15:1

“Do not use harmful words in talking. Use only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide What is needed” Ephesians 4:29

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Parenting is difficult

1. What Kids need:

God confidenceGodly characterGodly conviction

2. What Parents need:

BeliefBelief, in the power of being a Godly parentBelief, that you are the greatest influence on your kid/not culture.

“Children are a gift from the Lord they are a reward from Him. How happy is the man ,how happy is the woman, how happy is the family, whose quiver is full of them.”Psalm 127

“He took a little child and had him stand among them. Taking him in His arms He said to them, ‘Whoever welcomes one of these little children in My name welcomes Me doesn’t just welcome Me but the one who sent Me.” Mark 9 :36

3. WHAT IS YOUR OBJECTIVE IN RAISNG YOUR KIDS OR GRANDKIDS ?

GOOD AND MORAL VS. GODLY

The gospel is not about making bad people moral, It is about making dead people alive.Point: We end up teaching the wrong thing because we have the wrong objectives.Question to ponder:Do you teach your kids to be good because of the bible?Do you teach your kids that they will never be good without Christ’s offer of grace

“What we need is kids who fully grasp the reality that they have nothing to offer, but know a God who has everything they need

Have we blown it? Have I mixed in a little bit of God, what now?

Clarify your parenting goalsdo you want to raise fully devoted followers of Jesus? really?Adopt a theology of life ChangeGod came to make dead kids live, not good

Help your Kids fall in Love with Jesushey will only go as far as you areTeach your kids to submit to God as you do everydayGoal of being a follower of Jesus is to make His name great, not mine, not my happiness

4. Ask Jesus to help you control your anger

“A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.”Prov. 29:11

“Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.”James 1:19

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Pr. 15:1

“Do not use harmful words in talking. Use only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide What is needed” Ephesians 4:29

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ICC Sermon Notes 3-7-2021

It’s all about the GraceSaving Grace

March 7th 2021-Pastor Jeff Souders

“The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.” Ps. 145:8 (NIV)

GRACE IS ….

G=God’s Gift to me“All of us need to be made right with God by His grace, which is a free gift … through Jesus Christ.” Romans 3:24( NIV)

R =Receive it by faith• “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith— and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 ( NIV)• “People receive God’s promise by having faith. This happens so the promise can be a free gift.” Romans 4:16a ( NIV)

A =Available to everyone•The Promise is not only for those under the law of Moses. It is for anyone who lives with faith like Abraham.” Romans 4:16b( NIV)

C = Comes thru Christ•”The law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17(NIV)• “[Don’t] treat the grace of God as meaningless. For if we could be saved by keeping the law, then there was no need for Christ to die.” Gal. 2:2( MSG)

E= It is extended thru out all eternity“The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23( NIV)

“The Lord longs to be gracious to you.”Isa. 30:18( NIV)

How will You Respond to God’s Saving Grace?

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ICC Sermon Notes 3-7-2021

It’s all about the GraceSaving Grace

March 7th 2021-Pastor Jeff Souders

“The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.” Ps. 145:8 (NIV)

GRACE IS ….

G=God’s Gift to me“All of us need to be made right with God by His grace, which is a free gift … through Jesus Christ.” Romans 3:24( NIV)

R =Receive it by faith• “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith— and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 ( NIV)• “People receive God’s promise by having faith. This happens so the promise can be a free gift.” Romans 4:16a ( NIV)

A =Available to everyone•The Promise is not only for those under the law of Moses. It is for anyone who lives with faith like Abraham.” Romans 4:16b( NIV)

C = Comes thru Christ•”The law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17(NIV)• “[Don’t] treat the grace of God as meaningless. For if we could be saved by keeping the law, then there was no need for Christ to die.” Gal. 2:2( MSG)

E= It is extended thru out all eternity“The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23( NIV)

“The Lord longs to be gracious to you.”Isa. 30:18( NIV)

How will You Respond to God’s Saving Grace?

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