Romans 15:13 Joy is found in the presence of the Lord.Psalm 16:11 Joy is something God produces when we abide in him.Galatians 5:22-23John 15:5 Joy is rooted in righteousness.Proverbs 10:28 Joy is an awareness of God’s grace.Chara (khah- ra’) = joy (properly: the awareness of grace). Joy is receiving salvation through Christ.1 Peter 1:8-9 Joy … Continue reading RISING: A Spirit of Joy →

Luke 24:13-35 textWhat exactly do we mean by “spiritual things?” These slides should be all one (point with subpoints and references) if possible. Only need the Bible text where noted. The God of the Bible.Isaiah 44:6 John 14:6 John 14:16-17 Acts 4:12 God as the Creator/Sustainer of the Natural RealmColossians 1:15-17 God as the Creator/Sustainer … Continue reading RISING: A Passion for Spiritual Things →

To restore our awe of God, Jesus first replaces the shallow familiarity with God that causes us to mistakenly think we know Him. ~ B B Warfield Matthew 13:53-58 1. We must move beyond shallow familiarity with Jesus. And also, Jesus replaces the vain confidence in ourselves that causes us to mistakenly think we know … Continue reading RISING: A Relentless Pursuit of Jesus →

How do we get back our sense of awe and wonder? The resurrection restores astonishment. We recover awe when we acknowledge the greatness of Jesus’ sacrifice, the depth of our sin, and the height of his love — all in the person of Christ. ~ Jonathan K Dodson We acknowledge the depth of our sin.Romans … Continue reading RISING: A Sense Of Awe And Wonder →

Portico Church in Oshkosh, WI

Portico Church in Oshkosh, WI

Portico Church in Oshkosh, WI

Portico Church in Oshkosh, WI

Portico Church in Oshkosh, WI

Portico Church in Oshkosh, WI