Vantage Point

Episode Notes:

Welcome to Season 2 of the Vantage Point podcast. Listen as Pastors Sean Clemons and Stephen Law talk about the art of apology and why it is important. Listen and access the show notes below, search for Vantage Point on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or gracecov.org/vantagepoint . Follow us on Instagram @gracecovya.

3 Main Takeaways

1. The power of apologizing doesn't always remove the consequences, but it can bring restoration and reconciliation in our obedience to Christ.
2. Our relationship with others also affects our relationship with God. God does not want us to hold on to unforgiveness.
3. How to apologize?

• I'm sorry for…
• Will you forgive me?
• I'm not going to do it again.

Vantage Point Challenge:

Give a sincere apology to someone you've offended.

• Be Specific
• Ask for forgiveness
• Assure the person you won't do it again

Recommended Resources:

Ted Talk: Why Won't he Apologize - Harriet Lerner

Ted Talk: A Perfect Apology in 3 Steps - Jahan Kalantar

Biblical Resources:

Matthew 5:24

1 John 4:20

Psalm 51

1 Corinthians 13:6

Ephesians 4:31 & 32

2 Corinthians 7:10

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New episodes will start again Fall 2019.

Welcome to the podcast. Listen as Pastors Sean Clemons and Stephen Law talk about what it looks like to be a modern day vitruvian man. Listen and access the show notes below, search for Vantage Point on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or gracecov.org/vantagepoint .

3 Main Takeaways

1. Status is service
2. Surrendering our heart to Jesus
3. Reflecting God's glory

Vantage Point Challenge:

Take time out of the day to study the Bible, and write down God's promises found in scripture.

Resources

Vitruvian Man

Philippians 2:5-11

2 Corinthians 5:17

2 Corinthians 10:5

1 Peter 5:7

Ephesians 6:10-20

2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Romans 12:2

Romans 1:20

2 Peter 1:3-4

The Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer

Be a Man - Youtube videos

The Shift Sessions 1-7 (Grace Covenant Men's Conference 2019)

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Episode Notes:

Welcome to the podcast. Listen as Pastors Sean Clemons and Stephen Law review the Avengers Endgame movie. Listen and access the show notes below, search for Vantage Point on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or gracecov.org/vantagepoint .

3 Main Spiritual Parallels

1. Sacrificial love
2. Revenge does not satisfy our souls
3. The emptiness of idolatry

Vantage Point Challenge:

What are other parallels you can think of between the Gospel and Pop Culture and/or other movies? Seek out opportunities to start conversations with friends and family members on these parallels.

Resources

Philippians 2:8

Romans 12:19

Ephesians 3:18-19

Matthew 5:8

Romans 12:1

Luke 12:13-21

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Episode Notes:

Welcome to the podcast. Listen as Pastors Sean Clemons and Stephen Law talk with Miata Jones about the transition and success after college. Listen and access the show notes below, search for Vantage Point on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or gracecov.org/vantagepoint .

4 Main Takeaways

1. Coming to church regularly
2. Getting in community- small group, serving, etc...
3. Prioritizing your physical health
4. Being intentional in relationships and your spiritual growth

Vantage Point Challenge:

Prioritize your fitness and finding a small group.

Resources

Matthew 6:33 ESV

Matthew 6:33 Amplified

Men's Conference and Manhood Journey- June 9-30

Miata Jones @thejoneslife

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Episode Notes:

Welcome to Episode 9. Listen as Pastors Stephen Law and Sean Clemons explain 6 ways to get better at sharing your faith with others. Listen and access the show notes below, search for Vantage Point on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or gracecov.org/vantagepoint .

Main Takeaways:

1. Prayer
2. Know a simple, concise definition of the Gospel
3. What does the Gospel look like in your context
4. Acquire some tools
5. Have accountability
6. Get around other evangelists

Vantage Point Challenge:

Write your own two minute miracle.

Recommend Resources:

John 10:10b

Romans 6:23

Gospel Fluency by Jeff Vanderstelt

Center Church by Tim Keller

Thegodtest.org

One Verse Evangelism

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Episode Notes:

Welcome to Episode 9 of the podcast. Listen as Pastors Sean Clemons, Stephen Law and guest speaker Teasa Northern talk about the importance in building relationships with our neighbors and practical ways to do so. Listen and access the show notes below, search for Vantage Point on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or gracecov.org/vantagepoint/.

3 Main Takeaways:

1. Building relationships with our neighbors and the people around us can bring a great sense of joy and belonging for both ourselves and our neighbors.
2. Go beyond the comfort zone and take the first step to say hello. And, be willing to look beyond cultural differences because there may be a lot more simiarities than we first think.
3. We get the opportunity to participate with God by loving our neighbors and showing his love for them through us. We don't have to put pressure on ourselves because when we show love for our neighbors, God is with us.

Vantage Point Challenge:

Be intentional about speaking to at least one neighbor and/or bring Jesus into the discussion.

Scripture References:

Matthew 28: 16-20

Mark 2:1-12

Psalm 34:19

Mark 12:31

Recommended Resources

Everybody Always by Bob Goff

The Art of Neighboring by Pathak and Runyon

The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Butterfield

The God Test App

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Welcome to Episode 8 of the podcast. Listen as Pastors Sean Clemons and Stephen Law talk about discipleship and learning how to grow as a Christian. Listen and access the show notes below, search for Vantage Point on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or gracecov.org/vantagepoint .

3 Main Takeaways

1. A disciple is a pupil or a learner.
2. Making a disciple involves leading someone to Jesus, baptizing them, and teaching them Jesus' commands.
3. We've all been called to be disciples and make disciples.

Vantage Point Challenge:

Figure out your next step of obedience and do it!

Resources:

Luke 2: 41-52

Luke 10:38-42

Matthew 28:19-20

John 1:39

John 8:31

John 13:35

John 15:1-15

One 2 One Discipleship

The Purple Book: Biblical Foundations for Building Strong Disciples by Rice Broocks and Steve Murrell

Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples by Francis Chan

WikiChurch by Steve Murrell

The Discipleship Gospel by Bill Hull

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Welcome to Episode 7 of the podcast. Listen as Pastors Sean Clemons and Stephen Law talk about the story of Joseph and explain how it relates to getting promoted. Listen and access the show notes below, search for Vantage Point on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or gracecov.org/vantagepoint.

Episode Notes:

3 Main Takeaways

1. God is ultimately in control
2. Our proximity to God is more important than our perceived proximity to the next promotion.
3. Is our desire for promotion a desire for God's glory or our own glory?

Vantage Point Challenge: Reflect and write down things that God has done in your life to help you get to where you are.

Resources:

The story of Joseph - Genesis 37-50

Darrell Green - Hall of Fame Speech

Voddie Baucham Jr. - Joseph and the Gospel of Many Colors

Matthew 6:33

Marshall Segal - The Secret to Job Satisfaction

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Introduction

Who can hear from God? Do you have to be a pastor, or a prophet, or some kind of professional Christian to hear from him? HOW do we hear from him? Should we expect the clouds to open and an audible voice to speak? How do we know whether what we're hearing is really him or our voice in our head... or some bad pizza we ate the night before? Are there places we can go to hear God more clearly? Answers to these questions and more... Right now on Vantage Point.

Welcome to Episode 6 of the podcast. Listen as Pastors Sean Clemons and guest speaker Jim Critcher explain how to hear from God. Listen and access the show notes below, search for Vantage Point on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or gracecov.org/vantagepoint.

Episode Notes

Prophet - one who helps communicate God's message to others.

Ephesians 4:11

Can God talk to us?

Scripture

Prayer

Other people

God desires to make himself known to us.

Romans 1:20

God is always speaking, but are we listening? Are we poised to hear Him?

Job 33:14

Hearing from God is a gift, but mainly a desire.

John 10:27

Prophetic Gathering: Divine Encounters (March 29-30)

http://thelisteningrm.org/

(Students are free!)

Who is the prophetic gathering for?

It is for everyone. It is an environment where anyone can come with a desire to seek Him.

1 Corinthians 14:1

What is the purpose?

It's a safe place for you to be activated in hearing God and speaking what you hear.

Why divine encounters?

There are specific places that God has spoken but sacred spaces now exist in believers.

God still desires to encounter us through his presence, power, miracles, signs, and wonders.

We chase the author of divine encounters not just the encounters themselves.

The encounter isn't just for us but for others as well.

1 Corinthians 14:3

Isaiah 66

Resources:

Twitter

@JimCritcher

http://jimcritcher.com

http://thelisteningrm.org/

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Introduction

34 Days. 34 days of political maneuvering, name-calling on news outlets, outrage on social media; both sides entrenched in their positions and unwilling to budge. 800,000 federal employees missing not one, but two paychecks.

To build a wall or not to build a wall? What responsibility does a government have to protect its citizens? What about those looking to come in, seeking a better life? How do we sort out, the Shutdown?

Welcome to Episode 5 of the podcast. Listen as Pastors Sean Clemons and Stephen Law explain how to look at the Government shutdown with a biblical perspective. Listen and access the show notes below, search for Vantage Point on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or gracecov.org/vantagepoint.

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Episode Notes:

What happened?

President Trump asks for $5 Billion for border wall along US and Mexico border

Dec 22- President Trump shuts down the government

In this shutdown, a large number of departments are shuttered, including agriculture, commerce, justice, homeland security, the interior, state, transportation, and housing and urban development.

800,000 federal employees furloughed (i.e. when employees don't work and don't receive pay, or do work without pay)

cost US economy $11B (CNBC)

Jan 25- Government shutdown ends after 34 days, making it the longest shutdown ever

President Trump gives Government deadline of Feb 15th to make a deal

LORDSHIP

Lordship - supreme authority, controler, master.

Lordship of Christ - take our cues from Him, and process these hard situations through Him as well.

What is God saying about this issue?

What does the Bible say about immigrants? Leviticus 19:33-34, ESV

What's the responsibility of the government?

To protect against evil and to promote good. Rom 13:1-7

What does the Bible say about how we should relate to those in authority?

Respect and honor government leaders (Rom. 13:7)

Be subject to government and obey its laws (Rom. 13:1–5; 1 Pet. 2:13–14)

Story of Shadrach, Meshack and Abendigo…(Daniel 3:17-18)

Pray for civil leaders (1 Tim. 2:1–2)

Pay taxes (Matt. 22:17–21; Rom. 13:6–7).

Seek answers and information for different situations from Christ.

Pray, scripture, and intimacy with God.

HOPE

God is orchestrating things for our good.

Our hope and stability needs to be in Jesus Christ. (Phil 4:19)

Biblical Example: Joseph had wisdom as to how to prepare for the famine years (Gen 41)

KINDNESS

Listening to fellow citizens and give respect to people we may be in opposition with.

Actions of kindness and showing kindness to others who are suffering?

How can we show the love of God? May be money, gift card, pay attention to those who are suffering around you, pray on behalf of the city, etc…

Jeremiah 29:7

Vantage Point Challenge: Pray for the welfare of our city and our country.

Resources:

CNBC

https://www.esv.org/resources/esv-global-study-bible/the-purpose-and-role-of-government/

https://stephenmansfield.tv/the-shutdown-part-2/

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