Tri-County Christian Center

“Memorial Day, a Day to Honor Real Love”

“Memorial Day, a Day to Honor Real Love” – “Pray Homage to those who didn’t come home.” – The Cost of Freedom - Declaration of Independence: …We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. - President Ronald Ragan: Perhaps you and I have lived too long with this miracle to properly be appreciative. Freedom is a fragile thing and it's never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by way of inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people. And those in world history who have known freedom and then lost it have never known it again. * Galatians 5:1-13 – Chris Has Set Us Free * Mark 12:30-31 - The Great Commandment * John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. * Romans 13:8 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.- If you want to find happiness, don’t live for yourself. Live for God. * • Mark 8:35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it. - Or job is to be sure that America continues to be good and not allow the children to be corrupted.

“Pentecost is For Everybody”

“Pentecost is For Everybody” – “Empowered beyond our own abilities” – Short overview of some of the different church types followed by: Receiving the power of the Holy Spirit!” * Acts 1:3-5 The Promise of the Holy Spirit * John 20:21-22 Receive the Holy Spirit * Luke 24:45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. * John 3:3-5 You Must Be Born Again * Genesis 2:7 The Breath of Life * John 14:16-17 Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit - The Baptism of the Holy Spirit comes from Jesus. * Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." - The Baptism of the Holy Spirit comes after you have been save.

“Perspective”

“Perspective” – “If the Rocks would speak, what would they say?” – Isaiah 55:8-13 The Compassion of the Lord * Don’t forget the times God speaks to you. * If the land could speak, what would it say? * God sees you, knows you, and is with you. - You need to declare that you trust God in the middle of you situation. - God is for you, not against you. Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? - Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. * God’s ways are not our ways. * What is God saying to you?

“WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT?”

“WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT?” – “The Person & Work of the Holy Spirit in the Believer” – Zech. 4:6 (NIV84) So he said to me, "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty. * What is His Proper Name? * There is Something About that Name. * The Holy Spirit Knows God’s Thoughts. * Distinct Yet One in Purpose/Work. * The Holy Spirit, Counselor - The Spirit of Truth – Reminds & Teaches. * Third Person Of The Trinity. * The Holy Spirit is a “Person” * Present with GOD/JESUS at Creation. * “Born of The Spirit” - On Resurrection Day. * The Holy Spirit’s work. - Heb 3:7-8 NIV84 So, as the Holy Spirit says: "Today, if you hear his voice, (8) do not harden your hearts...” - What is the Holy Spirit saying to you today? – HE’S ON YOUR SIDE! - Say “Yes”

“The Unseen Super Power”

“The Unseen Super Power” – “The Answer is found in the Secret Place” – What is your Super Power? God wants to meet you where you are at. - There is power in the “Secret Place”. - Matthew 6:3-4 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then you’re Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. * 6:5-8 Prayer must come from the heart * 6:14-15 Forgiveness * 6:16-18 Fasting - Father sees what is done in secret so come to him in secret - Matthew 6:19-21 Lay Up Treasures in Heaven - Find the reward God has for us in the Secret Place.

“Courage is Contagious”

“Courage is Contagious” – “Empowered by the Spirit” – * We are here for such a time as this. We need the power of the Holy Spirit. * 11 Signs of a Victim Mentality * Called to Courage, not Victimhood * Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? ** Other’s behavior does not determine my identity. * Courage to Stand * Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. (11) Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. * Know Your Enemy, Stand your Ground, Armor of God * Spirit Empowered Courage * Unashamed to live by Faith in Public - A Courageous Church – The Hope of our Nation. How do we engage this battle? _ 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.

“What they Saw on Resurrection Day”

“What they Saw on Resurrection Day” - “Understanding what the women and the apostles saw on the day of Jesus’ resurrection.” – John 20:1-12 The Resurrection, Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene * Why did Jesus fold the cloth? * Jewish High Priest and the Temple * Ark of the Covenant in the Holy of Holies - When God sees his commands and his people he must look through the blood of the Passover Lamb - Jesus enters the true temple in heaven and offers his blood as the Lamb of God Once for All! - Why did Jesus have to die for our sin? - How does that save us? - Romans 6:10 The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God.

“Are you scared yet

“Are you scared yet or are you already awake?” – “Be informed by your faith” – Matthew 5:11-12 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. (12) Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. - Matthew 5:13- 16 Salt and light. * We have lost our saltiness. * We are being trampled by men. * Stop hiding the truth. * The American church has lost its influence. - Romans 13:8-14 Fulfilling the law through love. * Romans 13:14 (14) Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature.