Life is a forward motion of identity transitions.

It is God’s plan that you identify with Christ to the point of realizing you are a King and Priest.

The purpose of identifying with Christ is to carry out the Kingdom agenda.  

1 Peter 2:1-11

Peter is confronting identity crisis, clarifying what the people should and should not be identifying with.

In 1888 the New England Glass Company found deposits of high quality sand in the Toledo region and chose to move here. Edward Drummond Libby then changed the business name to Libby Glass and Toledo took on the identity of the Glass City.

When you allow God to bring order to your world and move under his authority, that’s when you start to walk in your true identity. 

When you walk in your true identity, you take on His authority as a King and Priest.

We are Kings and Priests, but we must understand the difference. 

·      Kings decree. 

·      Priests intercede. 

Questions for Community Groups

1.     Which superhero do you identify with? Why?

2.   What identities have you been given that were not true?  

3.   What do you feel is your God identity?

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Guest Speaker – Join us next Sunday as we hear from guest speaker, Dr. Calvin Sweeney! 

Back To School Palooza – Don’t forget to sign your child up for our Back To School Palooza on Friday, August 23rd ! Text “chapelevents” to 97000.

Back To School Prayer – Sunday, August 25thwe will be praying over every child and young adult going back to school.

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How many times have you come to a place in life where you were ready to give up, quit, throw in the towel, surrender and walk away?

2 Kings 13:14-19

Elisha instructed Joash to shoot the arrows. He shot 3 arrows “and stopped.”

God’s ability in your life is only limited by your ability to SHOOT ANOTHER ARROW!

Matthew 24:13

You don’t stop fighting a bear when you get tired, you quit fighting the bear when the bear gets tired!

What causes you to think about stopping? 

Galatians 6:9

Do not quit! Refuse to stop, never give up, fight on, SHOOT ANOTHER ARROW!!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY GROUPS – Don’t miss out NEXT SUNDAY, August 11th, directly after service. We will be launching our fall community groups! Meet the leaders, see the different group location, and sign up!

GUEST SPEAKER- Join us Sunday, August 18th, as we welcome guest speaker Dr. Calvin Sweeney.

BACK TO SCHOOL PALOOZA – Registration is open for our annual Back to School Palooza and Worship service for kids age 4-11. Text “chapelevents” to 97000.

WATER FOR ISHMAEL – Water for Ishmael is inviting you to become a conversation partner. If you have a heart to show love to the foreigner and show hospitality to others, this is for you! Visit their website at: www.waterforishmael.org/cp

An update on Pastor Grant's current state.

God cares about our approach to worship. 

1 Samuel 13:13-14

Samuel asks Saul a simple yet powerful question, “What have you done?”

Samuel prophetically removes the authority from Saul and speaks of another who has the heart of God, David.

1 Chronicles 15:1-2 / 25-29

1.     There was an understanding of Spiritual order.

2.   There were skilled players of music.

3.   The people had a heart to worship.

4.   David worships with his whole heart.

5.   Michal, his wife (Saul’s daughter), despised him in his worship.

There are two competing spirits when it comes to the idea of worship:

1.     The spirit of worship

2.   The spirit of mocking

Mocking is rooted in an unawareness of the presence of God.  

Unawareness of His presence makes worship embarrassing and leads to barrenness, producing no benefit.

David had a heart of worship and gratitude.

Passion and hunger for God’s presence produces amazing benefits.

David was able to set aside religious structures and protocols and go directly in the presence of God.

God gave David a promise that his lineage would forever sit on the throne of Israel and that the blessing and favor of God would rest on all who followed him.  

Text “chapelevents” to 97000 to see upcoming events and to sign up!

John 1:1 

Logos Word - The Scriptures

Rhema Word - The Revealed Word or Revelation

God wants to love and be loved. 

The day you begin to walk in communion with God, you begin to hear and see what others cannot. 

Your past does not disqualify you from an encounter with God. 

God is always looking for a way to restore communion. Call out to him!

Jeremiah 33:3 

Your encounter should lead to a mission!

Romans 8:26-27

Don’t stay in the saved seat! We can be restored and restore others. 

2 Corinthians 5:20

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mark your calendars for the upcoming dates!

Aug. 11th– Community Group Kick Off Meet the leaders and sign up for a fall community group. Some groups have limited seats so don’t miss out! 

Aug. 18th– Guest Speaker Dr. Calvin Sweeney

Aug. 23rd– Back to School Palooza 

This fun and empowering event is for kids age 4-11. Registration is FREE but required. You can text “chapelevents” to 97000 to sign up!

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NEXT

Sunday, July 14, 2019

God is a covenant God.  But He has no need to deconstruct a covenant to establish a new covenant.  

2 Peter 1:5-9

If we fail to “add to” we are destined to be barren and unfruitful.

If we fail to “add to” we are called “shortsighted” or “blind” even missing the point of our redemption.

Deuteronomy 2:1-2

Don’t be your own lid. 

2 Peter 3:18

Don’t let your temporary situation become your permanent location.

GOD HAS A TRACK RECORD
SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2019

Mark 11:12-24

“HAVE FAITH IN GOD!!!”

There is no safer place to put your trust than, IN GOD!

The Life Chapel Vision and Mission is that we, “Encounter Jesus and Empower People to Change ___________.”

Deuteronomy 31:8

Throughout Deuteronomy God uses Moses, and then Joshua, to REMIND the people of who God is, what God has done, and how God wants them to live.

In Psalms 48 the sons of Korah are instructed to: 
Walk about Zion,
And go all around her.
Count her towers;
Mark well her bulwarks;
Consider her palaces;
That you may tell it to the generations following.

David said, “I have never seen the righteous forsaken or His seed begging for bread.”

Jesus said, “With God all things are possible.”

Paul said, “He is able to do exceedingly, abundantly and above all we can ask or think.” 

Proverbs 3:5 
1. Do not lean to your own understanding. Don’t trust your flesh. 
2. Acknowledge God. Give God space in your life.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
BASICS - NEXT SUNDAY, July 14th, is the next Basics Class. Register for Basics by texting “chapelevents” to 97000.

IGNITE CONFERENCE - Young adults 18-25! Friday, July 19th, we will be taking a day trip to Columbus, OH for food, community, and an unforgettable encounter with God at the 2019 Ignite Conference. ADMISSION IS FREE! Register by texting “chapelevents” to 97000.