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**LifePointe Kansas City**

LifePointe Church is an exciting, culturally relevant, Biblically thriving church in Olathe, Kansas (Suburb of Kansas City). Our content focuses on lifestyle theology, psychology and neurobiology as it relates to everyday roles, relationships and compulsive behaviors. We introduce people to the real Jesus and the power of Redemption.

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FAQ 2019 | Part 01 May 26, 2019

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FAQ BIO

Do you ever sit around wondering about certain spiritual questions like…

“Is it wrong to go dancing?”
“Should a Christian get a tattoo?”
“Will we be married in heaven?”
“Do people turn into angels in heaven?”
“Is it wrong to trust in horoscopes?”
“Is it OK to spank your kids?”
“What’s up with the whole dinosaur stuff?”
“Is there ‘for real’ an unforgiveable sin?”

You’ve got questions? The Bible has the answers. And where the text is unclear, we will give you our opinions and what has formed them. Some of life’s most fun, most interesting, most shocking, and most trivial questions will be discussed with real questions from real people.

Q&A RULES:

The Bible is the STANDARD OF TRUTH
Wherever the BIBLE SPEAKS CLEARLY, I will stand with it and will not waiver a bit
Where the BIBLE DOESN’T SPEAK DIRECTLY to an issue, I will look for PRINCIPLES TO APPLY
If I CAN’T FIND PRINCIPLES that apply, I will give MY OPINION
Let’s do it all with a SPIRIT OF GRACE, compassion, empathy and shared experiences. Nobody is a “STUPID IDIOT!”

1 PETER 3:15 NIV Always be PREPARED TO GIVE AN ANSWER to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with GENTLENESS and RESPECT.

2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17 NIV All SCRIPTURE is God-breathed and is useful for TEACHING, REBUKING, CORRECTING and TRAINING in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

TOPICS IN FAQ SERIES - FOUR CATEGORIZED TOPICS

God’s Love, Salvation & Eternity
Bible Interpretation, Faith & Science
Church Community & Relationships with Unbelievers
Moral Behavior & Sexuality

TODAYS MESSAGE - GOD’S LOVE, SALVATION & ETERNITY

When a Christian COMMITS SUICIDE do they still go to heaven?

ROMANS 5:1-2 NIV Therefore, since we have been JUSTIFIED THROUGH FAITH, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom WE HAVE GAINED ACCESS BY FAITH INTO THIS GRACE in which we now stand.
Will our PETS be in HEAVEN with us?

ISAIAH 11:6-8 NIV The WOLF will live with the LAMB, the LEOPARD will lie down with the GOAT, the CALF and the LION and the YEARLING together; and a little child will lead them. 7 The COW will feed with the BEAR, their young will lie down together, and the LION will eat straw like the OX. 8 The infant will play near the hole of the COBRA, and the young child put his hand into the VIPER'S nest.
Do our Christian FAMILY MEMBERS who have PASSED WATCH what we are doing?

HEBREWS 12:1 NIV Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great CLOUD OF WITNESSES, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us…
Will we be able to RECOGNIZE PEOPLE, FRIENDS and FAMILY in heaven?

LUKE 16:23 NIV In hades, where (the rich man) was in torment, he looked up and saw ABRAHAM far away, with LAZARUS by his side.
What AGE will we be in HEAVEN?

1 JOHN 3:2 NIV Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that WHEN HE (JESUS) APPEARS, WE SHALL BE LIKE HIM, for we shall see him as he is.
Will we be MARRIED in HEAVEN?

MATTHEW 22:30 NIV At the resurrection people will NEITHER MARRY NOR BE GIVEN IN MARRIAGE…
Will we have “RELATIONS” in HEAVEN?
Do we become ANGELS in heaven?

HEBREWS 12:22-23 NIV But you have come to Mount Zion, to the HEAVENLY JERUSALEM, the city of the living God. You have come to thousands upon thousands of ANGELS in joyful assembly, 23 to the CHURCH of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the judge of all men, to THE SPIRITS OF RIGHTEOUS MEN MADE PERFECT…
Can we PRAY to our LOVED ONES who have ALREADY PASSED?

LEVITICUS 20:6 NLT I will also turn against those who commit SPIRITUAL PROSTITUTION by putting their trust in MEDIUMS or in those who consult the SPIRITS OF THE DEAD. I will cut them off from the community.
When do people become GHOSTS?
Is it permitted to be CREMATED when we die?

GENESIS 3:19 NIV …for dust you are and to DUST you will RETURN.
Is belief in JESUS as SAVIOR the ONLY WAY to get to HEAVEN?

JOHN 14:6 NIV Jesus answered, "I am THE WAY and THE TRUTH and THE LIFE. NO ONE comes to the Father EXCEPT THROUGH ME.”

1 JOHN 4:9 NLT God showed how much he loved us by sending HIS ONE AND ONLY SON into the world SO THAT WE MIGHT HAVE ETERNAL LIFE through HIM.

4 WAYS GOD COMMUNICATES

Creation
Conscience
Holy Spirit
Human Conversations

Mother's Day | 2019 May 12, 2019

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Blanks | Part 03 May 05, 2019

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TODAY’S EPISODE BIG QUESTION

What are the BLANKS

You REQUIRE

BEFORE you BELIEVE?

BIG IDEA

Whatever you REQUIRE FIRST

– the BLANK –

reveals where your REAL DEVOTION LIES!

WHAT/WHO IS ON THE THRONE?

The REAL AUTHORITY over your life

is whatever lies in your BLANK!

FIRST?

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO…

SEE FIRST

UNDERSTAND FIRST

VERIFY SCIENCE FIRST

HAVE THE AFFIRMATION OF YOUR GROUP FIRST

YOU CAN SIMPLY CHOOSE GOD FIRST! A BIG BLANK

“I DON’T HAVE ENOUGH FAITH,

THEREFORE I CAN’T BELIEVE

GOD’S PROMISE!”

ROMANS 12:3 NKJV [Paul said] For I say… to everyone who is among you… GOD HAS DEALT to EACH ONE a MEASURE OF FAITH.

ACTS 10:34 KJV [Peter said] Of a truth I perceive that GOD IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS.

THE FAITH ADVANTAGE – IF HE RESPECTS PEOPLE

WISDOM: JAMES 1:5-8 NKJV If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 [he is] a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
VICTORY: 1 JOHN 5:4 NKJV For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith.
MOVE MOUNTAINS: MARK 11:22-23 NKJV So Jesus answered and said to them, "Have faith in God. 23 "For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.
ANSWERED PRAYER: MARK 11:22-24 NKJV So Jesus answered and said to them, "Have faith in God. … 24 "Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive [them], and you will have [them].
PEACE: ISAIAH 26:3 NKJV You will keep [him] in perfect peace, [Whose] mind [is] stayed [on You], Because he trusts in You.
PHYSICAL HEALING: Mark 5:25-34 NKJV 30 And Jesus, immediately knowing in Himself that power had gone out of Him, turned around in the crowd and said, "Who touched My clothes?" … 34 And He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your affliction."
SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY: 1 PETER 5:8-9 NKJV Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, …
WORD OF GOD - POWER: Hebrews 4:2 NKJV For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard [it].
DEEP REST: HEBREWS 4:3 NKJV For we who have believed do enter that rest…
HAPPINESS: PROVERBS 16:20 NKJV He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy [is] he.
RICH PRESENCE OF GOD: JOHN 11:40 NKJV Jesus said to her, "Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?"
PLEASE GOD: HEBREWS 11:6 NKJV But without faith [it is] impossible to please [Him], for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and [that] He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

MARK 9:21-27 NLT "How long has this been happening?" Jesus asked the boy's father. He replied, "Since he was a little boy. 22 The spirit often throws him into the fire or into water, trying to kill him. Have mercy on us and help us, IF YOU CAN." 23 "WHAT DO YOU MEAN, 'IF I CAN'?" Jesus asked. "Anything is possible if a person believes." 24 The father instantly cried out, "I do believe, but help me overcome my UNBELIEF!” 25 When Jesus saw that the crowd of onlookers was growing, he rebuked the evil spirit.

HEBREWS 4:1-2, 6 NKJV - 1 Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. 2 For indeed the GOSPEL WAS PREACHED to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, NOT BEING MIXED WITH FAITH in those who heard [it]. ... 6 Since therefore it remains that some [must] enter it, and those to whom it was first preached did not enter because of DISOBEDIENCE (UNBELIEF – KJV)…

2 KINDS OF UNBELIEF

BASED ON IGNORANCE
A REBELLIOUS ATTITUDE

ROMANS 10:17 NKJV So then faith [comes] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

If you have God’s Word for something…you have faith for it! SIMPLE CHOICE

Faith is activated by a choice,

and everyone has the ability to freely choose!

CALL TO ACTION

Out of everything we talked about today,

what is your ONE NEXT STEP that you need to take?

ASSESS WHAT ARE YOUR BLANKS

CHOOSE TO RE-SURRENDER TO GOD FIRST

PUT GOD’S WORD AS YOUR FIRST AND FINAL

Phillip Kelley | Part 02 Apr 28, 2019

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Easter | 2019 Apr 21, 2019

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EASTER | MY CHAMPION

Do you ever need someone to be your champion? Maybe you need someone greater than you to have your back. Somehow it is hard to stretch your mind to believe that someone would choose to champion you. Shame screams. Injustice steams. Fear reams. Who will carry your victory? Who will raise you to glory? Who will conquer for you? This Easter we will find out the greatest truth ever made known: Jesus defeated his own death so He could be present in your life. He has become the energy behind your ability to “faith”. He has become your hope in days of darkness. Striving can cease. He is about to crown you with holy confidence. The Resurrection proves it all!

You are MY CHAMPION,

Giants fall when you stand undefeated

Every battle you’ve won

I am who you say i am

You crown me with confidence

I am seated - in the heavenly place

Undefeated - with the one who has conquered it all

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WHERE ARE YOU?

Believe and HOPE

Believe but WISH

GIVEN UP on believing

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MARY MAGDALENE & THE OTHER WOMEN

The RESURRECTION means that even

greater things are in your future!

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PETER

The RESURRECTION means that even

after you have believed, then failed,

that God has a purpose for your life!

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TWO DISCIPLES & THE ELEVEN APOSTLES

The RESURRECTION means that even

when you are disillusioned

and try to walk away,

that God will pursue you!

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Believe and HOPE

Believe but WISH

GIVEN UP on believing

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ACTS 5:29-32 TPT [Peter said] …You had Jesus arrested and killed by CRUCIFIXION, but the God of our forefathers has RAISED HIM UP. He’s the one God has exalted and SEATED AT HIS RIGHT HAND as our SAVIOR and CHAMPION. He is the provider of GRACE as the REDEEMER of Israel. We are witnesses of these things, and so is the HOLY SPIRIT, whom GOD FREELY GIVES to all WHO BELIEVE IN HIM.

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ACTIVATION

Out of everything we talked about today,

what is your ONE NEXT STEP that you need to take?

ACCEPT GOD’S GRACE GIFT

BE EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

TAKE YOUR SEAT AT GOD’S RIGHT HAND

Blanks | Part 02 Apr 14, 2019

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TODAY’S EPISODE BIG QUESTION

What are the BLANKS

You REQUIRE

BEFORE you BELIEVE?

BIG IDEA

Whatever you REQUIRE FIRST

– the BLANK –

Reveals where your REAL DEVOTION LIES!

WHAT/WHO IS ON THE THRONE?

The REAL AUTHORITY over your life

is whatever lies in your BLANK!

JOHN 20:24-29 NKJV The other disciples therefore said to Thomas, "We have seen the Lord." So he [Thomas] said to them, "UNLESS I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I WILL NOT BELIEVE." …27 Then Jesus said to Thomas, "Reach your finger here, and look at My hands; and reach your hand [here], and put [it] into My side. DO NOT BE UNBELIEVING, BUT BELIEVING."

FIRST? YOU DO NOT HAVE TO…

SEE FIRST

UNDERSTAND FIRST

VERIFY SCIENCE FIRST

HAVE THE AFFIRMATION OF YOUR GROUP FIRST

CHOOSE GOD FIRST!

2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-2, 4, 7 NKJV [Paul said] … I will come to VISIONS and REVELATIONS of the Lord: 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago--whether IN THE BODY I do not know, or whether OUT OF THE BODY I do not know, God knows--such a one was caught up TO THE THIRD HEAVEN. ... 4 how he was caught up into Paradise and heard INEXPRESSIBLE WORDS, which it is NOT LAWFUL FOR A MAN TO UTTER. ... 7 And lest I should be EXALTED ABOVE MEASURE by the ABUNDANCE OF THE REVELATIONS, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be EXALTED ABOVE MEASURE.

EPHESIANS 3:17-19 AMP [Paul prayed] … that Christ may dwell in your hearts THROUGH your FAITH. And may you, having been [deeply] rooted and [securely] grounded in love, 18 be fully capable of comprehending with all the saints (God’s people) the width and length and height and depth of His love [fully EXPERIENCING that amazing, endless love]; 19 and [that you may come] to know [practically, through personal EXPERIENCE] the LOVE OF CHRIST which far surpasses [mere] knowledge [without EXPERIENCE]; that you may be filled [through all your being] unto all the FULLNESS OF GOD [may have the RICHEST MEASURE of the DIVINE PRESENCE, and become A BODY WHOLLY filled and flooded with GOD HIMSELF]!

EXPERIENCE IS

The INVOLVEMENT IN what is happening, rather than abstract reflection on an event.
The CONSCIOUS AWARENESS of time, space, thought, imagination, emotion, sensation, environment, relationships, memories and purpose.

1 CORINTHIANS 2:7, 9-10, 13-14 NKJV [Paul said] But we speak the WISDOM OF GOD in a mystery, the hidden [wisdom] which God ordained before the ages for our glory, ... 9 But as it is written: "EYE has not seen, nor EAR heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him." 10 But GOD HAS REVEALED [them] to us through His SPIRIT. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. ... 13 These things we also speak, not in words which MAN'S WISDOM teaches but which the HOLY SPIRIT TEACHES, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14 But the NATURAL MAN does not RECEIVE the things of the Spirit of God, for they are FOOLISHNESS to him; NOR CAN HE KNOW [THEM], because they are SPIRITUALLY DISCERNED.

KNOWLEDGE???

Apologetics, Christian philosophy

and the sciences give comfort,

BUT CANNOT GIVE FAITH!

ROMANS 10:17 NKJV So then FAITH [comes] by HEARING, and HEARING by the WORD OF GOD.

SIMPLE CHOICE

FAITH is activated by a CHOICE,

and EVERYONE has the ABILITY

to FREELY CHOOSE!

HEBREWS 4:1-2, 6 NKJV Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. 2 For indeed the GOSPEL WAS PREACHED to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, NOT BEING MIXED WITH FAITH in those who heard [it]. ... 6 Since therefore it remains that some [must] enter it, and those to whom it was first preached did not enter because of DISOBEDIENCE (UNBELIEF – KJV)…

CALL TO ACTION

Out of everything we talked about today,

what is your ONE NEXT STEP that you need to take?

Pull out your phone and email it to yourself right now. NAME THEM!

ASSESS WHAT ARE YOUR PRESENT BLANKS

CHOOSE TO RE-SURRENDER TO GOD FIRST

PUT GOD’S WORD AS YOUR FIRST AND FINAL

Blanks | Part 01 Apr 07, 2019

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BLANKS

Do you have self-imposed contingencies to really believe God? Do you first require a scientific understanding, a profound experience, an undeniable miracle, to feel a certain way, to enjoy a series of unobstructed successes, or _______ ? Whatever you require to be put in the BLANK as the precursor to your faith elevates the BLANK as a supreme idol. These stipulated BLANKS will disrupt the depths of your heart, torment the narratives of your mind and create chaos in your closeness to God. Because trust is never about the BLANK first; it’s about the choice to believe first. God cares about BLANKS, but only after He sits alone on the throne of your heart. History is filled with the stories of people who were stuck as slaves to BLANKS; that is until they broke allegiance to the BLANK to trust God completely. Then real encounters with God, and even miracles happened! If you are stuck, or know someone who is, join us for a powerful, insightful and encouraging series called BLANKS.

TODAY’S EPISODE BIG QUESTION

What are the BLANKS

You REQUIRE

BEFORE you BELIEVE?

BIG IDEA

Whatever you REQUIRE FIRST

– the BLANK –

Reveals where your REAL DEVOTION LIES!

JOHN 20:24-29 NKJV Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said to him, "We have seen the Lord." So he [Thomas] said to them, "UNLESS I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I WILL NOT BELIEVE." 26 And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, "Peace to you!" 27 Then He said to Thomas, "Reach your finger here, and look at My hands; and reach your hand [here], and put [it] into My side. DO NOT BE UNBELIEVING, BUT BELIEVING." 28 And Thomas answered and said to Him, "My Lord and my God!" 29 Jesus said to him, "Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. BLESSED [are] those who have not seen and [yet] have believed."

FIRST?

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO…

SEE FIRST

UNDERSTAND FIRST

VERIFY SCIENCE FIRST

HAVE THE AFFIRMATION OF YOUR GROUP FIRST

SIMPLY CHOOSE GOD FIRST!

PROVERBS 3:5 NKJV [Solomon said] TRUST in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING.

HEBREWS 11:1 AMPC Now FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, [a]the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the PROOF OF THINGS [WE] DO NOT SEE and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is NOT REVEALED TO THE SENSES]. … 3 By FAITH we UNDERSTAND…

FAITH is the

ACCESS POINT

to greater

UNDERSTANDING and WISDOM!

NATURAL UNDERSTANDING

and NATURAL WISDOM

IS NOT

the ACCESS POINT

to GREATER FAITH!

PSALM 111:10 NKJV [The Psalmist said] The FEAR of the LORD [is] the BEGINNING OF WISDOM; a GOOD UNDERSTANDING have all those who DO [His commandments].

PROVERBS 9:10 NKJV [Solomon said] The FEAR of the LORD [is] the BEGINNING OF WISDOM, and the KNOWLEDGE of the Holy One [is] UNDERSTANDING.

PSALM 119:104-105 NKJV [The Psalmist said] THROUGH YOUR PRECEPTS I get UNDERSTANDING; … 105 Your word [is] a LAMP to my feet and a LIGHT to my path.

PSALM 119:130 NKJV [The Psalmist said] The entrance of YOUR WORDS gives LIGHT; It gives UNDERSTANDING to the SIMPLE.

JAMES 3:15 AMP [James said] This [superficial] WISDOM is NOT that which comes down FROM ABOVE, but is EARTHLY (secular), natural (SENSUAL) (unspiritual), even DEMONIC.

CALL TO ACTION

Out of everything we talked about today,

what is your ONE NEXT STEP that you need to take?

Pull out your phone and email it to yourself right now. NAME THEM!

ASSESS WHAT IS REQUIRED FIRST

RE-SURRENDER TO GOD’S TRUTH

PUT GOD ON THE THRONE OF YOUR HEART

Guest | Jason Regier Mar 31, 2019

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CURT THOMPSON ON SHAME

"Shame is the emotional weapon that evil uses to..."

"Corrupt our relationship with God and each other (includes our kids)"
"Disintegrate (separate, decay, destroy) any and all gifts of vocational vision and creativity"

THE STORY SHAME IS TRYING TO TELL…

SOME VERSION OF…

"I am not enough"
"I am powerless to change my circumstances"
"I’m a prisoner to this story"
"I don’t have what it takes to tolerate this moment or circumstance"
"There is something wrong with me"

STORY OF REDEMPTION

HEBREWS 12:1-3 AMP Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us, 2 [looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross, DISREGARDING THE SHAME, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God [revealing His deity, His authority, and the completion of His work]. 3 Just consider and meditate on Him…

PASSION TRANSLATION 2 …Because his heart was focused on the joy of knowing that you would be his, he endured the agony of the cross and conquered its humiliation, and now sits exalted at the right hand of the throne of God!

LETTING GO OF THE OLD STORY

EMBRACING THE NEW STORY

DISREGARDING THE SHAME

Ripple - Part 03 Mar 17, 2019

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RIPPLE

What if you held the power to change the world? What if you had the resources to simply make a choice that could impact destinies, prevent suffering and guide the generations of tomorrow? Would you use your power? While many people are waiting for the spectacular fantasies of some far away power, Jesus talked about something as small as everyday choices. Through right choices humans possess the power to drop a pebble, to start a wave, and to make an eternal ripple. Doing good, serving well, giving generously and inviting radically are all within our atomic choices; and when combined with other’s atomic choices we create a massive tidal wave of change. Come learn with us Jesus’ vision for a quantum ripple!

Ripple | Part 02 Mar 10, 2019

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RIPPLE

TODAY’S EPISODE BIG IDEA

LIFE IS MADE UP OF

THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUAL CHOICES

WITH EACH CHOICE

CREATING A CERTAIN RIPPLE.

MATTHEW 16:24-27 NKJV Then Jesus said to His disciples,… 26 "For what profit is it to a man if he GAINS THE WHOLE WORLD, and LOSES HIS OWN SOUL? Or what will a man GIVE IN EXCHANGE for his soul?

GAINS & LOSSES

GAIN THE WHOLE WORLD,

BUT LOSES _________ !

LUKE 4:43 NKJV [Jesus said] I MUST preach the KINGDOM of God to the other cities also, because FOR THIS PURPOSE I have been sent.

CONTEMPLATE

WHAT IS YOUR

“I MUST _________ !”

MALACHI 3:6-16 NIV "I the LORD do not change… 7 Ever since the time of your ancestors you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. RETURN TO ME, and I will return to you," says the LORD Almighty. "But you ask, 'How are we to return?' 8 "Will a mere mortal ROB GOD? Yet you rob me. "But you ask, 'HOW are we robbing you?’” IN TITHES AND OFFERINGS. 9 You are UNDER A CURSE - your whole nation--because you are robbing me. 10 Bring the WHOLE TITHE into the STOREHOUSE, that there may be FOOD IN MY HOUSE. TEST ME in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the FLOODGATES OF HEAVEN and POUR OUT SO MUCH BLESSING that there will not be room enough to store it. 11 I WILL PREVENT pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not drop their fruit before it is ripe," says the LORD Almighty. 12 "Then ALL THE NATIONS WILL CALL YOU BLESSED, for yours will be a delightful land," says the LORD Almighty. 13 "You have SPOKEN ARROGANTLY AGAINST ME," says the LORD. "Yet you ask, 'WHAT have we said against you?' 14 "You have said, 'It is FUTILE TO SERVE GOD. WHAT DO WE GAIN by carrying out his requirements and going about like mourners before the LORD Almighty? 15 But now we call the arrogant blessed. Certainly EVILDOERS PROSPER, and even when they put God to the test, THEY GET AWAY WITH IT.' " 16 Then THOSE WHO FEARED THE LORD talked with each other, and the LORD LISTENED and HEARD. A SCROLL OF REMEMBRANCE was written in his presence concerning those who FEARED the LORD and HONORED his name.

TITHE TRIPPLE RIPPLE

RIPPLE INWARD

RIPPLE OUTWARD

RIPPLE UPWARD

TITHE FACTS

Tithe MEANS “10%” [“tithes AND offerings”]
There are 3 TITHES in the Old Testament (10-23%)
TITHE was NEVER a form of government TAXATION
The TITHE was to be brought to God’s HOUSE (the PRIESTS or the TEMPLE), which is parallel to the local church in the New Testament
The TITHE was never to APPEASE God’s anger, or buy Him off
The TITHE is still a spiritual law ENACTED TODAY, designed to resource TRANSFORMATION, KINGDOM MISSION and WORSHIP DEVOTION
The TITHE was an Old Testament form of SPIRITUAL EXERCISE for the heart, by putting GOD’S KINGDOM FIRST
The WHOLE TITHE is ALREADY God’s; when we don’t return it we are “robbing God”
The TITHE is from our FIRST and BEST portions
Even the PRIESTS/TEMPLE were to TITHE

DEUTERONOMY 8:18 NKJV And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you POWER TO GET WEALTH, that HE MAY ESTABLISH HIS COVENANT which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.

LEVITICUS 27:30, 32 NIV A TITHE of EVERYTHING from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, BELONGS to the LORD; it is HOLY to the LORD. ... 32 Every TITHE of the herd and flock--every TENTH animal that passes under the shepherd's rod--will be HOLY to the LORD.