The Kingdom of God PROBLEM MESSAGE Many think that the gospel of Christ is only about Jesus. Many focus almost entirely on the messenger, and overlook the message he brought. KOG The emphasis of Jesus’ teaching was the kingdom. In Matthew he mentions the Church twice and the kingdom of God fifty-five times.  Garden of Eden loss. Rebellion. Mark 1:15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” GOD […] The post Ignite Your Spiritual Passion – Kingdom of God first appeared on The Point (church).

Suffering PROBLEM I watched as a friend praised God through a very hard time in her life. I had not understood how she could praise God when her world was falling apart. She had a spiritual insight that I needed You never know how you’re gonna react in the face of trauma and pain.  GOD Philippians 1:29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him […] The post Ignite Your Spiritual Passion – Suffering first appeared on The Point (church).

The Fear of God PROBLEM Fear drives me to do what I do. I’m not talking about the fear of a snake or the fear of a spider, or the fear of something else, I am talking about the fear of God. Unfortunately, many of us presume that the world is the ultimate threat and that God’s function is to offset it. How different this is from the biblical position that God is far scarier than the world ….. an […] The post Ignite Your Spiritual Passion – Fear of God first appeared on The Point (church).

Need for Passion Because spiritual passion is the antidote to spiritual death God is preparing for a future date on the calendar. But our role is to be prepared every day. Not just because of a future day but also because God still has work to do until that day. Today is the destination. Many here have a sense of what God has called them too. But some have lost their spiritual fire. 2 kinds of people The wise, who […] The post Ignite Your Spiritual Passion – Need for Passion first appeared on The Point (church).

The Need To Ignite Our Spiritual PassionBecause spiritual passion is the antidote to spiritual death God is preparing for a future date on the calendar. But our role is to be prepared every day. Not just because of a future day but also because God still has work to do until that day. Today is the destination. Many here have a sense of what God has called them too. But some have lost their spiritual fire. 2 kinds of people […] The post The Need To Ignite Our Spiritual Passion first appeared on The Point (church).

Living with Passion But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless 1 Corinthians 15:57– 58 NLT Enthusiasm is not the product of environment, it is from the posture of the heart. You didn’t lose your passion, you left it. It is a choice and […] The post Ignite Your Spiritual Passion – Living with Passion first appeared on The Point (church).

Distracted From Jesus Luke 10:38-42 PROBLEM There has never been a more distracting time than now average office worker – 100 minibreaks during the week, drinks 19 cups of coffee, and attends 17 meetings – 56% smartphones biggest obstacle to productivity. Distractions are a productivity killer but tech isn’t our biggest distraction. GOD 13 show up at your door unannounced. “Do you mind if we hang out here for a couple of days?” families come together to make sure the […] The post BAD DECISIONS – Distracted first appeared on The Point (church).

Is This a Test? PROBLEM I don’t need Jesus, I’m self sufficient. self sufficiency=you have to be a controller. The way that I am most comfortable, safe, and secure. Controller = Functional atheist – Someone who responds with “what am I going to do?” You are in a place of self sufficiency and I will bring you out of self-sufficiency. GOD John 6:1-14. Going back in time. APPLICATION CONTROL  Domestic violence.  “Did not do what I told him to do…”  […] The post BAD DECISIONS – Tested first appeared on The Point (church).

BAD DECISIONS :: Why Are You So Afraid? PROBLEM I don’t know why so many bad things happen to us. Every morning we wake up to a thousand different fears we have to deal with. “Fear causes people to live far below their ability. If we are not careful, a thousand fears will attack us when we awake in the morning. In 1933-37, the longest suspension bridge in the world and considered a golden gate to a bright American future. […] The post BAD DECISIONS – Fears first appeared on The Point (church).

THIS SHALL NEVER HAPPEN Matthew 16:22-23 PROBLEM “Control is a screaming testament of your distrust in God”. When we control, we’re actually saying, “God can’t/won’t handle this my way, so I will”. GOD Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!”Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely […] The post BAD DECISIONS PART 1 first appeared on The Point (church).