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PRINCIPLES: THE FINAL FRONTIER – PART 1

HAGGAI 2:6-9

The Promise of Good Success:

Group 1: Principles Without Spiritual Disciplines, [2 Tim. 3:5].

Group 2: Spiritual Disciplines Without Principles, [2 Tim. 2:5].

Solution: Spiritual Disciplines with Principles = Good Success! [Josh. 1:8].

Our Necessary Disciplines:

The Discipline of Prayer – Speak with The Lord Often, [1 Thess. 5:17]. Eph. 6:18; 2 Chron. 7:14

The Discipline of Worship – Honour the Lord Daily, [Ps. 34:1].

The Discipline of Scripture – Acquaint Yourself with God’s Mind, [Matt. 4:4].

The Discipline of Fasting – Deny Yourself Intermittently, [Matt. 6:17-18].

The Discipline of Generosity – Trust the Lord with His Blessings, [Luke 6:38]. Prov. 11:24-25; Ecc. 11:1-2

The Discipline of Authenticity – Be Genuine & True, [Ps. 20:3-4]. Ps. 15:1-3

The Discipline of Faith – Always Believe The Lord, [Heb. 11:6].

Prayer: Father, Help Us To Foster Your Disciplines In Our Lives, In Jesus Name.

LESSONS ON THE HOLY SPIRIT – PART 3

Tongues Of the Spirit

Tongues Were Promised by God, [Zeph. 3:9]. [Ps. 141:3]

Tongues Are Initial Evidence of The Spirit’s Indwelling, [Acts 2:4].

Tongues Are Gifted Languages, Known & Unknown, [Acts 2:8; 1 Cor. 14:2].

Tongues Are for Communicating with God, [1 Cor. 14:2].

Tongues Are for Communicating with People, [1 Cor. 14:27].

Key: Tongues Without Fruit = Talk Is Cheap, [1 Cor. 13:1].

Fruit of the Spirit

Fruit Are the Qualities of God Produced by The Spirit, [Gal. 5:22-23].

Fruit is Produced Over Time Thru Yielding to The Spirit-Word, [Ps. 1:3].

Fruit in the Ongoing Evidence of The Spirit’s Indwelling, [Matt. 7:20].

Fruit Convinces Believers That God Lives Within: Confirmation

Fruit Convinces Unbelievers That God Lives Within: Witness

The Fruit in Detail: [Gal.5:22-23]

Love – The Spirit Produces Selfless Giving.

Joy – The Spirit Produces Eternal Happiness.

Peace – The Spirit Produces Inner Harmony.

Longsuffering – The Spirit Produces Endurance.

Gentleness – The Spirit Produces Kindness.

Goodness – The Spirit Produces Morality.

Faith – The Spirit Produces Unshakeable Trust.

Meekness – The Spirit Produces Controlled Strength.

Temperance – The Spirit Produces Self Control.

Prayer: Father, Help Us To Bare Fruit By Your Spirit, [Ps. 1:3]

LESSONS ON THE HOLY SPIRIT – PART 3

Tongues Of the Spirit

Tongues Were Promised by God, [Zeph. 3:9]. [Ps. 141:3]

Tongues Are Initial Evidence of The Spirit’s Indwelling, [Acts 2:4].

Tongues Are Gifted Languages, Known & Unknown, [Acts 2:8; 1 Cor. 14:2].

Tongues Are for Communicating with God, [1 Cor. 14:2].

Tongues Are for Communicating with People, [1 Cor. 14:27].

Key: Tongues Without Fruit = Talk Is Cheap, [1 Cor. 13:1].

Fruit of the Spirit

Fruit Are the Qualities of God Produced by The Spirit, [Gal. 5:22-23].

Fruit is Produced Over Time Thru Yielding to The Spirit-Word, [Ps. 1:3].

Fruit in the Ongoing Evidence of The Spirit’s Indwelling, [Matt. 7:20].

Fruit Convinces Believers That God Lives Within: Confirmation

Fruit Convinces Unbelievers That God Lives Within: Witness

The Fruit in Detail: [Gal.5:22-23]

Love – The Spirit Produces Selfless Giving.

Joy – The Spirit Produces Eternal Happiness.

Peace – The Spirit Produces Inner Harmony.

Longsuffering – The Spirit Produces Endurance.

Gentleness – The Spirit Produces Kindness.

Goodness – The Spirit Produces Morality.

Faith – The Spirit Produces Unshakeable Trust.

Meekness – The Spirit Produces Controlled Strength.

Temperance – The Spirit Produces Self Control.

Prayer: Father, Help Us To Bare Fruit By Your Spirit, [Ps. 1:3]

LESSONS ON THE HOLY SPIRIT – PART 2

Key #1: Genesis – Revelation Wherever God Is Rivers Are Flowing:

Gen. 2:10

Ps. 36:8-9

Rev. 22:1-2

Key #2 – The Believer Is Always Watered Ground:

Ps. 1:3

Prov. 11:25

Isa. 12:3

The Initial River, [John 7:37-39].

The Concept of Belly Speaks of Innermost Being, [Ps. 42:7].

This River Flows from The Belly of Christ to the Belly of The Believer.

The Initial River Creates the Desire-Appetite for More, [Ps. 42:1-2].

The Constant River, [Eph. 5:17]

This River Produces a Flow of Worship, [Eph. 5:19].

This River Produces a Flow of Gratitude, [Eph. 5:20].

This River Produces a Flow of Submission, [Eph. 5:21].

The Eternal River, [Eph. 3:19]

This River Makes All Possibilities Possible, [Eph. 3:20a].

This River Makes God’s Power Available, [Eph. 3:20b].

This River Opens Portals into Endless Worlds, [Eph. 3:21].

Prayer: Father, Satisfy Us With The Rivers Of Your Pleasure, In Jesus Name.

LESSONS ON THE HOLY SPIRIT – PART 2

Key #1: Genesis – Revelation Wherever God Is Rivers Are Flowing:

Gen. 2:10

Ps. 36:8-9

Rev. 22:1-2

Key #2 – The Believer Is Always Watered Ground:

Ps. 1:3

Prov. 11:25

Isa. 12:3

The Initial River, [John 7:37-39].

The Concept of Belly Speaks of Innermost Being, [Ps. 42:7].

This River Flows from The Belly of Christ to the Belly of The Believer.

The Initial River Creates the Desire-Appetite for More, [Ps. 42:1-2].

The Constant River, [Eph. 5:17]

This River Produces a Flow of Worship, [Eph. 5:19].

This River Produces a Flow of Gratitude, [Eph. 5:20].

This River Produces a Flow of Submission, [Eph. 5:21].

The Eternal River, [Eph. 3:19]

This River Makes All Possibilities Possible, [Eph. 3:20a].

This River Makes God’s Power Available, [Eph. 3:20b].

This River Opens Portals into Endless Worlds, [Eph. 3:21].

Prayer: Father, Satisfy Us With The Rivers Of Your Pleasure, In Jesus Name.

LESSONS ON THE HOLY SPIRIT – PART 1

Our Holy Ghost Commitments:

We Will All Be Filled with The Holy Ghost, [Acts 2:4].

We Will All Possess the Mind of Christ, [Phil. 2:5].

The Mind of Christ Is the Dominant Thought Pattern, Coming Alongside to Guide Our Thinking, [2 Cor. 10:3-5].

The Spirit in Scripture: [John 4:24]

Key: The Holy Spirit Is God At Work

The Spirit Is God at Work Creatively, [Gen. 1:3].

The Spirit Is God’s Abiding Presence, [Ex. 33:14-15].

The Spirit Is God’s Covering Cloud, [Num. 9:17].

Th Spirit Is God’s Power to Build, [Zech. 4:6]. Ps. 127:1

The Spirit Is God at Work Redemptively, [Acts 1:8].

The Spirit Is God’s Generational Gift, [Acts 2:38-39]. Dan. 4:3

The Spirit Is God’s Life Dwelling in Believers, [Rom. 8:11]. John 5:26 = Zoe

The Spirit Is God’s Fullness Tabernacling in The Believer, [Eph. 3:19]. Ex. 25:8

Prayer: Father, We Ask For The Gift Of Your Spirit, In Jesus Name, [Luke 11:13].

LESSONS ON THE HOLY SPIRIT – PART 1

Our Holy Ghost Commitments:

We Will All Be Filled with The Holy Ghost, [Acts 2:4].

We Will All Possess the Mind of Christ, [Phil. 2:5].

The Mind of Christ Is the Dominant Thought Pattern, Coming Alongside to Guide Our Thinking, [2 Cor. 10:3-5].

The Spirit in Scripture: [John 4:24]

Key: The Holy Spirit Is God At Work

The Spirit Is God at Work Creatively, [Gen. 1:3].

The Spirit Is God’s Abiding Presence, [Ex. 33:14-15].

The Spirit Is God’s Covering Cloud, [Num. 9:17].

Th Spirit Is God’s Power to Build, [Zech. 4:6]. Ps. 127:1

The Spirit Is God at Work Redemptively, [Acts 1:8].

The Spirit Is God’s Generational Gift, [Acts 2:38-39]. Dan. 4:3

The Spirit Is God’s Life Dwelling in Believers, [Rom. 8:11]. John 5:26 = Zoe

The Spirit Is God’s Fullness Tabernacling in The Believer, [Eph. 3:19]. Ex. 25:8

Prayer: Father, We Ask For The Gift Of Your Spirit, In Jesus Name, [Luke 11:13].

THE VISION GOD GAVE – PART 4

PSALM 147:15

Objective: To Transition People From Death–Destruction-Darkness To Life–Destiny-Light, Thru Relationship With Jesus Christ & Active Engagement In His Kingdom, [Col. 1:12-13].

The Four Universal Legs Of God’s Vision:

Key: Legs Move Vision FASTER Toward Fulfillment, [Hab. 2:3].

Key. Each Leg Must Be ROOTED In God’s Word, [Isa. 55:11].

The Leg of Prayer Sets The Pace, [1 Thess. 5:17].

Favor – Prayer Turns God’s Eyes Toward Us, [2 Chron. 7:15a].

Frequency – Prayer Tunes God’s Ears Toward Us, [2 Chron. 7:15b].

The Leg of Worship Provides God A Place, [Ps. 132:4-5].

Habitation – Worship Sets God A Dwelling, [Ps. 22:3]

Hand – Worship Stirs God to Doing, [Ps. 68:1].

The Leg of Faith Makes God Pleased, [Heb. 11:6].

Being – Faith Says That God IS, [Heb. 11:6b].

Doing – Faith Says That God CAN, [Heb. 11:6c].

The Leg of Lifestyle Releases God’s Peace, [Prov. 16:7].

Assurance: The Way We Live Invokes the Father’s Peace, [Isa. 26:3].

Affirmation: The Way We Live Invites the Father’s Pleasure, [Matt. 3:17].

Prayer Of Action: Father, Hasten The Manifestation Of Your Vision, In Jesus Name.

THE VISION GOD GAVE – PART 4

PSALM 147:15

Objective: To Transition People From Death–Destruction-Darkness To Life–Destiny-Light, Thru Relationship With Jesus Christ & Active Engagement In His Kingdom, [Col. 1:12-13].

The Four Universal Legs Of God’s Vision:

Key: Legs Move Vision FASTER Toward Fulfillment, [Hab. 2:3].

Key. Each Leg Must Be ROOTED In God’s Word, [Isa. 55:11].

The Leg of Prayer Sets The Pace, [1 Thess. 5:17].

Favor – Prayer Turns God’s Eyes Toward Us, [2 Chron. 7:15a].

Frequency – Prayer Tunes God’s Ears Toward Us, [2 Chron. 7:15b].

The Leg of Worship Provides God A Place, [Ps. 132:4-5].

Habitation – Worship Sets God A Dwelling, [Ps. 22:3]

Hand – Worship Stirs God to Doing, [Ps. 68:1].

The Leg of Faith Makes God Pleased, [Heb. 11:6].

Being – Faith Says That God IS, [Heb. 11:6b].

Doing – Faith Says That God CAN, [Heb. 11:6c].

The Leg of Lifestyle Releases God’s Peace, [Prov. 16:7].

Assurance: The Way We Live Invokes the Father’s Peace, [Isa. 26:3].

Affirmation: The Way We Live Invites the Father’s Pleasure, [Matt. 3:17].

Prayer Of Action: Father, Hasten The Manifestation Of Your Vision, In Jesus Name.

THE VISION GOD GAVE – PART 2

Psalm 24:1

Objective: To Transition People From Death–Destruction-Darkness To Life–Destiny-Light, Thru Relationship With Jesus Christ & Active Engagement In His Kingdom, [Col. 1:12-13].

Step Two = Establishing Our Scope:

Key Definitions

Changing = Wholistic Transformation of The Individual, [2 Cor. 5:17].

Affecting = Tangible & Lasting Impact in Our World, [Matt. 5:13].

Excellence = Being Our Wholistic Best; Serving Where We’ve Been Placed; Playing No Games with Ourselves or With The God Who Has Called Us, [1 Peter 2:9].

Our Scope & Pillars:

Key: In God’s World Nowhere Is Off Limits for The Believer, [Ps. 2:8; Acts 1:8].

Our Scope = The Mountains Upon Which We Stand, (Isa. 2:2).

Our Scope = The Fields in Which We Sow, (Matt. 13:38).

Our Scope = The Industries Where We Work, (John 9:4).

Spirituality: Introducing Jesus to Our World, One Person At A Time, [Matt. 28:19].

Education: Empowering Our World Thru Life-Long Learning, (Isa. 54:13).

Philanthropy: Feeding, Clothing, Sheltering, Caring For Our World, (Matt. 25:35-36).

Prayer Of Action: Father, Take Us To The Ends Of The Earth, In Jesus Name, [Acts 13:47].