Pastor Brian Bennett 

Notes:

[Nehemiah 8:1-12; Philippians]

The Spirit awakens His people to ________ and to find ________ in Him

(Nehemiah 8:1-12)

The “Church” is a witness to the victory of Christ by:

• Confessing victoriously: Jesus is ________ in me (Phil. 1:6)

• Confessing victoriously: Jesus gives my life ________ and meaning (Phil.1:21-26)

• Confessing victoriously: Jesus grants me ________ and ________ (Phil. 2:1-4)

• Confessing victoriously: Jesus sits on the ________ of my heart (Phil. 2:5-11)

• Confessing victoriously: Jesus leads me ________ and ________ (Phil. 3:12-14)

• Confessing victoriously: Jesus replaces my ________ with ________ (Phil. 4:6-7)

• Confessing: Jesus gives me ________ and ________ (Phil. 4:11-13)

Next Step Questions:

• Have you confessed Jesus as your Lord and Savior?

• Will you “confess victory” as we walk forward together at Pathway?

• Will you confess your need for Him today and let Him bring His shalom?

Pastor Brian Bennett

Notes:

[Jeremiah 29:5-14; 2 Corinthians 5:12-21]

Four ways bridge builders live for God in every season by:

• Living _________ (Jer. 29:4-6)

• Seeking _________ (Jer. 29:7)

• _________ up the truth (Jer. 29:8-11; Luke 7:29-35)

• Growing in _________ (Jer. 29:12-14)

How we become bridge builders: 

• We live for an _________ of one (2 Cor. 5:12–13)

• We live under the _________ of Christ’s “Gospel” love (2 Cor. 5:14–15)

• We live and love as a _________ _________in Christ (2 Cor. 5:16–17)

• We live _________ to Christ and as a r_________ (2 Cor. 5:18–19)

• We live as Christ’s _________ and accept His _________ (2 Cor. 5:20–21)

Next Step Questions:

• Have you been reconciled to Christ?

• Are you living as a bridge builder?

Seeking Shalom Together: “We are Wholly His” 

Speaker: Dr. Brian Bennett

Notes:

[Acts 17:16-34]

God uses “life” to bring our _______ _______ into _______ _______:

[Jeremiah 29:4-7]

I am is _______ and I am _______ _______

[Acts 17:16-21]

When we are wholly His: Jesus _______ our “_______ _______”

[Acts 17:22-31; 2 Corinthians 10:13-18]

Four “identity issues” we all have: (Acts 17:26)

• _______

• _______

• _______

• _______

When we are wholly His: Jesus’ grace is an _______ to an _______ and our _______ in life

[Acts 17:32-34; Ephesians 2:8-10]

Next Step Questions:

- Are you wholly His?

- How do you need Jesus to redefine your identity issues today?

- Will you receive Jesus’ grace and invitation today?

Pastor Randy MIller

Notes:

Seeking Shalom Together:  “WE ARE FAMILY”

[Colossians 3:12-17]

What is Biblical Togetherness?

______ together, serve together, _________ together, grieve together, eat together, laugh & 

play together, _________ together, stand together, DO LIFE TOGETHER!

5 BENEFITS OF TRUE TOGETHERNESS . . . 

God uses Togetherness to bring ____________ & _____________ – Col. 3:12-13a

God uses Togetherness to bring _______________________ – Col. 3:13 

God’s perfect forgiveness for us is demonstrated on the ________.

God uses Togetherness to bring __________________ – Col. 3:15 

God uses Togetherness to bring _________ ________ – Col. 3:14,16 

God uses Togetherness to bring ____________ – Col. 3:17 

NEXT STEP QUESTIONS 

• Based on what Biblical Togetherness looks like, is this happening in your life?

• If not, what is holding you back from the togetherness God desires for you?

• Will you surrender to God, and allow Him to daily lead you to be a part of His spiritual family?

MESSAGE NOTES Characteristics of a Spirit-led Church: (Acts 9:31) • __________ • Strength • Encouragement • Growth • __________ Spirit-led leaders lay down their __________ and follow the Spirit’s __________: [Acts 9:1-30] • The Spirit-led Saul to: o A new __________ for God o A new __________ with Jesus o A new __________ to witness • The Spirit-led Ananias to overcome __________ • The Spirit-led Barnabas to boldly __________ Next Step Questions: - Will you make room for Jesus? - Will you make room for the Spirit’s leading in your life? - Are you ready to lay down your baggage and follow the Spirit’s promptings?

Sunday, February 12, 2023

Seeking Shalom Together: “We are Christ-Centered” 

Speaker: Dr. Brian Bennett

Notes:

We are Christ-Centered: shalom _________ becomes shalom _________ through Jesus [Jeremiah 29:7; John 14:26-27]

We are Christ-Centered: _________ with Jesus and living out of the _________of Him [Acts 3:6-10; 4:1-4]

• Wherever Jesus is _________there is power ready to be _________

We are Christ-Centered: _________ Jesus work to _________ _________as we walk by faith [Acts 4:5-13]

• Jesus’ people are _________, not just _________

• We must _________Jesus before _________for Jesus

We are Christ-centered: _________ the name of Jesus over _________name [Acts 4:14-22; John 16:33]

We are Christ-Centered: _________ for _________ and giving generously  

[Acts 4:29-37]

• How they prayed: 

oGod see our _________

oGive us _________ in it

o_________ out your hand to help

Next Step Questions:

- Have you received Jesus and centered your life on Him?

- Are you living out of the overflow of a Christ-centered walk?

- Will you ask for boldness to live the life He has for you?

Sunday, February 5, 2023

Seeking Shalom Together: “It’s Just the Beginning” 

Speaker: Dr. Brian Bennett

Notes:

[Jeremiah 29:4-14]

It’s just the beginning:  live freely for God’s ________ even in cultural ________

[Jeremiah 29:4-6]

It’s just the beginning:  seek ________ together and you will find ________

[Jeremiah 29:7]

It’s just the beginning:  ignore the ________ and listen to God’s ________ 

[Jeremiah 29:8-11]

It’s just the beginning:  growing in ________ with Jesus results in ________

[Jeremiah 29:12-14; Ephesians 1:3-10]

Next Step Questions:

- Are you living freely for Jesus and His shalom?

- Are you living larger than the lies and trusting His promises?

- Are you growing with Jesus and sharing the restoration journey with others?

Sunday, January 29, 2023

Finding Freedom in Real Life: “Fasting through a Breakthrough” 

Speaker: Rev. Handel Smith

Notes:

[Isaiah 58:1-14]

1)    We fast so that we can seek God to know Him to follow His _________________  Isaiah 55:8-9.  

2)    We fast so that we make God-directed ________________________.

3)    We fast so that we have a general sense of _____________________ with God.     

Sunday, January 22, 2023

Finding Freedom in Real Life: “Who Will You Become?” 

Speaker: Dr. Brian Bennett

Notes:

Finding Freedom IRL: “Who will you become?”

[Isaiah 58:8-12]

Jesus’s plan for your life is to ________ you  to become ________

[Isaiah 58:6-9]

• We are under new “________” (Galatians 2:20)

• We are then “________” more like Him (Galatians 5:16-25)

When you ________ become His then He ________ releases His favor

[Isaiah 58:10-12]

• Freedom is “________________”

• God ________ us through seasons of ________ (Genesis 45:1-8)

Who will you become? Independence or “____________” of God

[Ephesians 3:14-21]

• ________ the struggle

• Become ________ His and you will ________ all He has created you for

• Begin with prayer and ________ ________ ________

Next Step Questions:

• Will you bring to Jesus today anything standing in the way of who He is calling you to become?

• Will you pray with others today and talk to Jesus about us becoming who God is calling us to be?

Dr. Anthony Graham 

Finding Freedom: “Consecrate a fast”

[Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 6:16-18]

1. The _______ of Fasting

[Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 6:16]

1. We need times of fasting for _____   _____   (Joel 1:14)

1. The _______ of Fasting

[Matthew 6:16-18]

1. Arise from our _____(Joel 1:5)

1. The _______ of Fasting

[Matthew 6:17-18]

1. Fasting cultivates __  ___  __  ______   (Matthew 17:21)

1. Fasting cultivates __  ___  __  ______   (1 Corinthians 7:5)