By Lifehouse International Church
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What kind of people does Jesus want to get to know? It might surprise you, but this week’s story about Jesus and Zaccheaus shows the kind of people Jesus welcomes as friends.
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Tune in this week to find out how our hearts guide us to Jesus and how He can help us to live on mission!
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What is God’s mission here on earth? Can we be involved in God’s mission? This week we are kicking off a brand new series about how we can impact the world around us by living our lives on mission!
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What does Jesus value? Do I have to earn or work for his grace?
Tune in and see how Jesus values our relationship with Him above all else and how we are saved by his grace, not our works.
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WHAT DOES JESUS VALUE?
(Matthew 13:45-46 NLT) “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for choice pearls. (46) When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned and bought it!
(Luke 10:38-42 NLT) As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. (39) Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. (40) But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.” (41) But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! (42) There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”
JESUS VALUES TIME & RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU
(Luke 10:39 NLT) Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught.
(Phlippians 3:8-11 NLT) Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ (9) and become one with him. I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith. (10) I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death, (11) so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!
(John 15:5 NLT) Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.
JESUS VALUES GRACE & NOT WORKS - LIVING FROM GRACE AND NOT FOR GRACE
(Luke 10:40-42) But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.” (41) But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details!
(Romans 11:6 NLT) And since it is through God’s kindness, then it is not by their good works. For in that case, God’s grace would not be what it really is—free and undeserved.
(Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV) For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— (9) not by works, so that no one can boast.
JESUS VALUES HIS PEOPLE
(1 Timothy 2:3-6 NLT) This is good and pleases God our Savior, (4) who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. (5) For, There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. (6) He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time.
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Are you investing in eternity? This week's message explores how to use our gifts for God's kingdom and steward them faithfully!
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ARE YOU INVESTING IN ETERNITY?
(Ecclesiastes 3:11 AMP) He has made everything beautiful and appropriate in its time. He has also planted eternity [a sense of divine purpose] in the human heart [a mysterious longing which nothing under the sun can satisfy, except God]—yet man cannot find out (comprehend, grasp) what God has done (His overall plan) from the beginning to the end.
(Matthew 25:14 NLT) Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone.
WE ARE ALL STEWARDS
(1 Peter 4:10 NIV) Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
(Matthew 25:15 NLT) He gave five bags of silver to one, two bags of silver to another, and one bag of silver to the last-dividing it in proportion to their abilities. He then left on his trip.
GOD-GIVEN RESPONSIBILITY COMES WITH GOD-GIVEN ABILITY
(Matthew 25:16-18 NLT) The servant who received the five bags of silver began to invest the money and earned five more. (17) The servant with two bags of silver also went to work and earned two more. (18) But the servant who received the one bag of silver dug a hole in the ground and hid the master's money.
(Hebrews 12:2 NIV) Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
(Matthew 25:19-20 NLT) After a long time their master returned from his trip and called them to give an account of how they had used his money. (20) The servant to whom he had entrusted the five bags of silver came forward with five more and said, 'Master, you gave me five bags of silver to invest, and I have earned five more.'
(Matthew 25:23 NLT) The master said, “Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let's celebrate together!”
GOD-GIVEN RESPONSIBILITY IS PART OF THE REWARD
(Matthew 25:24-28 NLT) Then the servant with the one bag of silver came and said, “Master, I knew you were a harsh man, harvesting crops you didn't plant and gathering crops you didn't cultivate. (25) I was afraid I would lose your money, so I hid it in the earth. Look, here is your money back.” (26) But the master replied, “You wicked and lazy servant! If you knew I harvested crops I didn't plant and gathered crops I didn't cultivate, (27) why didn't you deposit my money in the bank? At least I could have gotten some interest on it.” (28) Then he ordered, “Take the money from this servant, and give it to the one with the ten bags of silver.”
THE JOY AND REWARD OF GOOD STEWARDSHIP
(Matthew 25:29 NLT) 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.
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Heaven sounds great, but what do we do in the meantime? Is there a purpose for us on earth? Find how to live for eternity today by living life on mission.
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HOW DO I LIVE FOR ETERNITY?
(Matthew 25:1-13 NLT) “Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. (2) Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. (3) The five who were foolish didn’t take enough olive oil for their lamps, (4) but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil. (5) When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep. (6) “At midnight they were roused by the shout, ‘Look, the bridegroom is coming! Come out and meet him!’ (7) “All the bridesmaids got up and prepared their lamps. (8) Then the five foolish ones asked the others, ‘Please give us some of your oil because our lamps are going out.’ (9) “But the others replied, ‘We don’t have enough for all of us. Go to a shop and buy some for yourselves.’ (10) “But while they were gone to buy oil, the bridegroom came. Then those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was locked. (11) Later, when the other five bridesmaids returned, they stood outside, calling, ‘Lord! Lord! Open the door for us!’ (12) “But he called back, ‘Believe me, I don’t know you!’ (13) “So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return.
WE ARE SAVED SO THAT WE CAN DO GOOD WORKS
(Ephesians 2:8-10 NLT) God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. (9) Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. (10) For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
LIVE ON MISSION
(Ephesians 4:1 NLT) Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.
(2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NLT) That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. (17) For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! (18) So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.
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Connect Group Questions:
● Why is it important to be ready for Jesus' return, like the wise bridesmaids? (Matthew 25:1-13)
● How does knowing that salvation is a gift from God change the way we do good works?(Ephesians 2:8-10)
● What does it mean to live a life worthy of God’s calling? (Ephesians 4:1)
● How can focusing on eternal things help us when we face challenges in life? (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
● What practical steps can we take to live for eternity in our daily lives? (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
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What is heaven like? Who can go? What will life be like there? Ps Rod answers all these questions and more in this week's message from our new series Now and for Eternity!
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I WANT TO GO TO HEAVEN ONE DAY, BUT NOT TODAY!
(Revelation 5:11-12 NIV) "Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. (12) In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!”
THE BEAUTY OF "PARADISE"
(Luke 23:42-43 NIV) "Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you enter your kingdom.” (43) He (Jesus) said, “Don’t worry, I will. Today you will join me in paradise.”
(Genesis 2:8-10 MSG) "God planted a garden in Eden, in the east. He put the Man he had just made in it. God made all kinds of trees grow from the ground, trees beautiful to look at and good to eat. The Tree-of-Life was in the middle of the garden, also the Tree-of-Knowledge-of-Good-and-Evil. A river flows out of Eden to water the garden and from there divides into four rivers."
(Isaiah 11:6 MSG) The wolf will romp with the lamb, the leopard sleep with the kid. Calf and lion will eat from the same trough, and a little child will tend them.
(Psalm 8:3,9 NIV) When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, ... (9) Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
THE AMAZING COMMUNITY
(Luke 16:22-23 MSG) Then he (Lazarus) died, this poor man, and was taken up by the angels to the lap of Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried. In hell and in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham in the distance and Lazarus in his lap.
(Revelation 21:3-4 MSG) I heard a voice thunder from the Throne: “Look! Look! God has moved into the neighborhood, making his home with men and women! They’re his people, he’s their God. He’ll wipe every tear from their eyes. Death is gone for good—tears gone, crying gone, pain gone—all the first order of things gone.” The Enthroned continued, “Look! I’m making everything new. Write it all down—each word dependable and accurate.
THE AUDACIOUS LIFESTYLE
(John 14:1-3 NIV) “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. (2) My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? (3) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
(Revelation 21:10-12 MSG) "He took me away in the Spirit to an enormous, high mountain and showed me Holy Jerusalem descending out of Heaven from God, resplendent in the bright glory of God.
(Revelation 21:12-14 MSG) The City shimmered like a precious gem, light-filled, pulsing light. She had a wall majestic and high with twelve gates, 26-27)
(1 Corinthians 15:20 NIV) "But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
(1 Corinthians 15:42-44 NIV) "So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; (43) it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; (44) it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body."
(Matthew 25:21 NIV) His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
(1 Corinthians 3:12-15 NIV) If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, (13) their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. (14) If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. (15) If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames.
(Revelation 3:21) To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne."
(Luke 19:15-19) “He was made king, however, and returned home. Then he sent for the servants to whom he had given the money, in order to find out what they had gained with it. (16) “The first one came and said, ‘Sir, your mina has earned ten more. (17) “‘Well done, my good servant!’ his master replied. ‘Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.’ (18) “The second came and said, ‘Sir, your mina has earned five more.’ (19) “His master answered, ‘You take charge of five cities.’
(John 3:16 NIV) For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
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What do I do if I want more out of life? Where can I use my God given gifts and talents? This week we talk about how serving in the church can change our lives and the lives of others also!
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USE YOUR GIFTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
(Matthew 5:14-16 NLT) “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. (15) No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. (16) In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
GOD HAS GIVEN YOU GIFTS AND PLANS
(Ephesian 2:10 NLT) For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
(1 Peter 4:10 NLT) God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.
DON’T HIDE YOUR LIGHT
(Ecclesiastes 11:4 NLT) Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest.
(Psalm 23:1 NLT) The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.
(Luke 16:10 NIV) Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.
SHINE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR CITY
(Matthew 5:15b-16 NLT) Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. (16) In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father
(Matthew 12:21 NLT) And his name will be the hope of all the world.
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What does it mean to be planted in the church? And why is it important? This week we look into why God wants us to be planted in a local church and how putting down roots can help us and the church grow!
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WHY SHOULD I BELONG TO A CHURCH?
GOD’S DESIGN IS FOR US TO FLOURISH IN HIS HOUSE
(Psalm 92:13 NIV) Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE PLANTED IN GOD’S HOUSE?
(Acts 8:29-31 NLT) The Holy Spirit said to Philip, "Go over and walk along beside the carriage." (30) Philip ran over and heard the man reading from the prophet Isaiah. Philip asked, "Do you understand what you are reading?" (31) The man replied, "How can I, unless someone instructs me?" And he urged Philip to come up into the carriage and sit with him.
(Acts 8:34-35 NLT) The eunuch asked Philip, "Tell me, was the prophet talking about himself or someone else?" (35) So beginning with this same Scripture, Philip told him the Good News about Jesus.
BE IN THE SOIL: KEEP SHOWING UP TO YOUR CHURCH
PUT YOUR ROOTS DOWN: INVEST YOUR HEART IN YOUR CHURCH
(Hebrews 10:24 NLT) Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.
(Luke 5:33 NIV) They said to him, “John’s disciples often fast and pray, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours go on eating and drinking.”
COMMIT TO A LOCAL CHURCH
(Hebrews 10:25 AMPC) Not forsaking or neglecting to assemble together [as believers], as is the habit of some people, but admonishing (warning, urging, and encouraging) one another, and all the more faithfully as you see the day approaching.
(Acts 8:36-38 NLT) As they rode along, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "Look! There's some water! Why can't I be baptized?" (38) He ordered the carriage to stop, and they went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.
(Ephesians 4:11-13 NLT) Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. (12) Their responsibility is to equip God's people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. (13) This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God's Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ.
CLOSER TO JESUS
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What kind of community is the church? Can you come closer to God at church? Can you make friends at church? Find out how you can experience personal growth and encouragement through amazing relationships in the church.
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THE CHURCH - WHY DO I NEED CONNECT GROUP?
(Colosians 1:9-10 NLT) So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. (10) Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better.
(Acts 2:42-47 NLT) All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. (43) A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. (44) And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. (45) They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. (46) They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity— (47) all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.
(Acts 5:42 NLT) And every day, in the Temple and from house to house, they continued to teach and preach this message: “Jesus is the Messiah.”
(Psalm 84:10a NLT) Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere.
PERSONAL GROWTH
ENCOURAGEMENT
(Ephesians 4:14-15 NLT) Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. (15) Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.
PRAYER
AMAZING RELATIONSHIPS
(Hebrews 10:24-25 NLT) Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. (25) And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.
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