Pathway Church

Notes:

Like No Other: “Power like no other”

[Romans 1:16-17; John 3:16-18]

Jesus walked in a power like no other and He is _______ _______

[Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 1:18]

What is the “Gospel”?

[John 3:16-18; Romans 6:23]

What is a “Christian”?

[Romans 1:17; Habakkuk 2:4]

Jesus walked in a power like no other and He is _______ _______with:

• The power to _______ (John 2:7-8)

Next Step Questions:

• What do you need Jesus’ power to do in your life today?

Notes:

Like No Other: “Praise like no other”

[Luke 19:28-46; 1 Peter 2:9; Isaiah 14:11-15]

Praise ____________ us by: 

[1 Peter 2:9; Luke 19:28-38]

• P:      ____________ my heart properly

What we ____________ is what we ____________

[Luke 19:39-40]

 _____________flows from a heart filled with “I will” statements:

[Isaiah 14:11-15]

• I will ascend to heaven 

Praise ____________ us to: see, serve, and be with King Jesus

[Luke 19:41-46] 

Next Step Questions:

• Have you received Jesus as your saving King?

Notes:

Not God. God is different. On the first Easter Sunday, instead of promises full of emptiness, God gave us emptiness that is full of hope.

John Chapter 19 & 20

First, let’s examine the empty cross.

• THE EMPTY ________

The empty cross promises_____________.  Hope Like no other!

• THE EMPTY _________

What about you? When you’re in John’s position, what do you do?

When you’re somewhere between yesterday’s tragedy and tomorrow’s triumph, what do you do? Do you leave God—or do you linger near him?

John chose to linger. And because he lingered on Saturday, he was around to see the miracle on Sunday.

John 20:5-8 

The empty clothes promise____________.

HOPE like no other!

• THE EMPTY______ Matthew 28:5-7a ESV

The tomb of Jesus remained empty as a symbol of life that outlasts the grave—life everlasting. In other words, the empty cave promises_________. HOPE like no other!

Forever. 

Our minds can hardly grasp the concept, yet Jesus promised it over and over. He told Nicodemus, “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” (John 3:16 NIV).

He assured the woman at the well, John 4:14 English Standard Version (ESV)

John 6:47 ESV

He offers forever. He offers__________. The promise of eternal life is the heartbeat of hope.

The apostle Paul put it this way…

 Romans 6 English Standard Version (ESV) Dead to Sin, Alive to God

Ephesians 3:14-21 New International Version (NIV)

A Prayer for the Ephesians-Paul

The empty cave serves as a powerful reminder that Christ rose from the grave, never to die again. He promises that if we believe in him, then we will live with him… forever!

Next Step Questions

What’s empty in your life that needs Hope? 

When you’re somewhere between yesterday’s tragedy and tomorrow’s triumph, what do you do? Do you leave God—or do you linger near him?

Do you need to experience that Hope like no other today? Do you need to give your life to Jesus? 

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?