Tri-County Christian Center

“America’s True Heritage” – “America’s Heritage is Uniquely Christian”

“America’s True Heritage” – “America’s Heritage is Uniquely Christian”
Jeremiah 6:16 This is what the LORD says: "Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, 'We will not walk in it.'
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
The one thing we learn from history is that we do not learn from history.
America Declared a “Chrisitan Nation”
Foundational Witness – Early Charters and Covenants
History Witness – Declaration and the People
Legal Witness – The Courts Speak
National Witness – Presidents and Leader Speak
Moral Witness – The values That Shaped Us
Exhortations – What Does This Mean for Us Today?

“Return to Me” – “Prayer and Fasting”

“Return to Me” – “Prayer and Fasting”
How to Start Fasting (3 Days/Month?)
Fasting is about Turning/Returning to God
This can be for an individual, a congregation, a community, or a nation.
Joel 2:12 “Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” – Fasting is a way to turn from personal pleasure and seek God wholeheartedly.
* Begin Small * Have a Plan * Try Different Fasts * Focus on God* Fast Beyond Food * Consider Others
Scripture Based Prayers for Awakening & Returning to God* Humility & Repentance * Returning to God * Genuine Heart Change* Healing from Sin’s Consequences * God’s Presence Returning* Restoration * Revival * Humility & Contrition * Spiritual Resurrection1 Thessalonians 5:17 pray continually,

Standing on God’s Promises, Not My Resolutions in this Changing World

“Standing on God’s Promises” – “The Promises of God is what we stand on.”
Standing on God’s Promises, Not My Resolutions in this Changing World
God’s Promises Are Timeless Anchors
Eternal Life - John 3:14-17; John 10:27–28
Forgiveness & Salvation - Matt. 26:28; Acts 2:38-39; Rom 1:16-17
God’s Presence - Matthew 28:20; John 14:23; John 16:22
Peace & Rest - Matthew 10:34-36 11:28–30; John 14:27; 16:32-33
Provision - Matthew 6:31–34; John 6:27
The Holy Spirit - John 14:16–17; John 16:13
Eternal Rewards Eclipse Earthly Treasures
When We Walk with Jesus… WE CANNOT LOSE!
Whatever is Lost in THIS Life Cannot Compare to What He Has Prepared for Us Who Love Him

“The Unexpected & The Unlikely” – “God wants his people to have joy!”

“The Unexpected & The Unlikely” – “God wants his people to have joy!”
God reveals Himself to those who are humble, who recognize their need for a savior.  He gives us joy that we are going to make it.
The Birth of Jesus Christ (This is a historical account not just a story.)
Luke 2:6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born,
The Shepherds and the Angels
Luke 2:8-10 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. “The Unexpected & The Unlikely” – “God wants his people to have joy!” - God reveals Himself to those who are humble, who recognize their need for a savior. He gives us joy that we are going to make it.- The Birth of Jesus Christ (This is a historical account not just a story.) * Luke 2:6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, - The Shepherds and the Angels * Luke 2:8-10 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.

“The-Church’s-Prophetic-Voice” – “It is all about the Gospel”

“The-Church’s-Prophetic-Voice” – “It is all about the Gospel”
1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
We are priests (royal priesthood) and family (holy nation)
Ezekiel 33:10-11 "Son of man, say to the Israelites, 'This is what you are saying: "Our offenses and sins weigh us down, and we are wasting away because of them. How then can we live?"' Say to them, 'As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! Why will you die, people of Israel?
Romans 8:17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
Stand where God has place you.

“Living LARGE in Uncertain Times” – “Live for God with all your heart”

“Living LARGE in Uncertain Times” – “Live for God with all your heart”
2 Peter 3 The Day of the Lord Will Come
You need the Old Testament to really understand God.
There is no reason to not live for God with all your heart.
You need to contend for the truth!
We cannot ignore what the Lord has said.
The lord knows how to bring judgment.
God’s delay doesn’t mean He has forgotten you! He will come!
God observes the action of men.
There are consequences of ignoring Him.
You don’t have to be a perfect Christion – just consistent.

“Standing Firm” – “2 Peter 2 False Prophets and Teachers”

“Standing Firm” – “2 Peter 2 False Prophets and Teachers”
2 Peter 2:1 But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them--bringing swift destruction on themselves.
Recognize the danger but also that God is there for you to guide you.
Need to identify the false teachers among your but don’t need to go on “witch hunts’ to destroy them.
The Bible will protect your life if you let it lead you.
The unchanging character of God will save us!
“Standing Firm” – “2 Peter 2 False Prophets and Teachers”

“All We Ever Need” – “Put your trust in Him”

“All We Ever Need” – “Put your trust in Him”
False Prophets and Teachers
2 Peter 2:1 But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them-bringing swift destruction on themselves.
The only thing that can save America is a move of God.
Be merciful to those who doubt.
Called to Be Holy
1 Peter 1:17 Since you call on a Father who judges each person's work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear.

“Standing at The Crossroads Part 2” – “We Need Grace & Peace”

“Standing at The Crossroads Part 2” – “We Need Grace & Peace”
2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
We need Grace and Peace right now.
God ha a place of peace for us regardless of what is all around us.
Confirm Your Calling and Election
2 Peter 1:3-4 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
We need grace and peace to live this life in a godly way.

“Standing at The Crossroads” – “Mercy is still here if you will listen to me.”

“Standing at The Crossroads” – “Mercy is still here if you will listen to me.”
Judgment is Coming – Jeremiah 6:1-19
Jeremiah 6:16 This is what the LORD says: "Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, 'We will not walk in it.'
Jeremiah 6:19 Hear, you earth: I am bringing disaster on these people, the fruit of their schemes, because they have not listened to my words and have rejected my law.
A great awakening and revival are the only things that will save America.