Messages from Island Christian Church in Northport

Scripture: I Corinthians 12:12-27, 13:1-13

Application—

• Was there ever a time when you said to others or just to yourself, “I do not belong”? What was that like? How did it change?

• Was there ever a time when you said to others or just to yourself, “I have no need of you”? How is God changing that perception in you?

• Do you see any lack of engagement in your walk with God right now? What is God showing you about yourself and your choices right now?

Scripture—Mark 14:3-9

Application—

• How did Mary’s service for Jesus inspire or challenge you?

• Your current love for God—more represented by the lockbox, the dispenser, or the broken and

spilled out flask?

• The process of renewing love for Christ (The place where Jesus found me, my continuing need, His uniquely satisfying love)—which of these is drawing you come to Him at this point in your walk with God?

• Are you using the Bulletin Insert to help understand and deepen love for God? What insights are you getting so far?

Message from Rev. Steve Bayne on Sep 3, 2017

1. God is seeking True Worshipers

[John 4:23-24 + Hebrews 13:15-16 + Numbers 21:5-9 + 2 Kings 18:4]

Question: Am I A True Worshipper?

2. Growing in God gives Him the Glory

[1 Corinthians 10:31 + Psalms 34:1-5]

Question: Am I Growing in giving Him Glory?

3. Worship is the appropriate response to the One True God

[Psalms 84:1-2,4,10 + Psalm 100: 1-4]

Question: Am I responding appropriately to God in worship?

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

My main point: Satan’s lies will have little or no effect when we engage the truth.

Questions: • Which of the lies have you fallen prey to in the past? • What has been the biggest obstacle in overcoming his tactics? • Which of the exchanges to you need to make?

Message from Rev. Seth Kirschner on Aug 13, 2017

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20

19“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal."

Questions: Do you find yourself being selfish? How does the realization that this world will only be here for a short time change your perspective on what's important in your life? Have you given the Lord complete ownership of all your possessions? Do you see how the act of giving will change your heart? Will this change what you have been doing?

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Questions--

In what way did this message increase your understanding of the competition between money and God that goes on in our hearts? To what extent has this been a problem in your life?

"I spend a lot of time worrying about money." To what extent does this questions describe you? How does this message help?

Which of the strategies Jesus speaks of

•See His kingdom'

•Enjoy what God provides

•Sell possessions

•Give to the Needy

is most difficult for you?

Message given by Guest Speaker: Pastor Eric Targe

Scripture — Acts 3

Application Questions —

1. Who are three people in your neighborhood or social spheres who you can begin praying for this week that God would give you opportunities to share his healing power?

2. Where in your life, if you are a Christian, do you think that you may be imparting a false image of Christianity to your friends, family, and neighbors? How might you seek to impart gospel joy in these areas of your life?

3. What personal steps might you take this week to grow in your wonder of who Jesus is and who he called you to be?

James 3:13-18--

"13 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. 18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace."

Questions:

• How did this message increase your understanding of envy and jealousy and their dangers?

• What happened when you asked yourself: "Whose failure would I secretly celebrate?"

The solutions: Believing God for good rather than accusing Him AND Choosing to celebrate others--which is most important? How have they helped you this week?