Tri-County Christian Center

“The Cost of Discipleship Bonhoeffer - Part 2”

“The Cost of Discipleship Bonhoeffer - Part 2” – “What Following Christ Looks Like” – The Conference at Fano * Actions must follow what one believe, or else one could not claim to believe it. * The last words of his speech: “What are we waiting for? The time is late.” - What does “Deny Yourself” Mean? * Hebrews 11:39 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. * Philippians 3:7-8 But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. (8) What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ - What does it mean to live boldly? * It means being unashamed to speak of Christ, to show His love, and to stand for justice, even when it comes at a personal cost.

“Living Our Faith in Our Word – Part 1”

“Living Our Faith in Our Word – Part 1” – “What Bonhoeffer’s Life Illustrates” - May 1934 – “The Barmen Declaration” 1.UNITE THE LUTHERAN & REFORMED CHURCHES 2.TAKE A STAND - “CONFESSIONS OF FAITH” And STAND AGAINST THE REICH CHURCH THE “CONFESSING CHURCH” – 6,000 OF 18,000 - Faith without Action is dead * James 2:14-17 “What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? …In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. - The Call to Justice * Isaiah 1:17 NIV84 “…learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.” - Bonhoeffer’s Life Illustrates That: * FAITH CANNOT EXIST IN A VACUUM. * THE CHURCH MUST BE THE VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS AND … * TRUE FAITH IS ALWAYS ACCOMPANIED BY ACTION

“Mercy Triumphs over Judgment”

“Mercy Triumphs over Judgment” – “God expresses mercy even though we don’t deserve it.” – James 2 – Favoritism Forbidden, The Sin of Partiality - God is hearing the prayers of his people. There is reason to have hope. - * We need to seek God with all our heart. * We do not need to walk in fear. * We are here for a purpose, we need to be salt and light. - God wants us to follow Him regardless of what is going on around us. - God hear you, He will never turn away.

“Always Pray & Don’t Give Up”

“Always Pray & Don’t Give Up” – “Pray for former President Donald Trump” – Daniel's Prayer for His People * Daniel 9:4 I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed: "O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with all who love him and obey his commands, - If My People Pray * 2 Chronicles 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. - Jonathan Kahn – Prophetic Word to former President Donald Trump * Former President Donald Trump prayed for at National Faith Advisory Board’s National Faith Summit in Powder Springs, GA

”This is How We Overcome the World – Prt1”

“This is How We Overcome the World – Prt1” – “Daniel and the Lions’ Den – Daniel 6:1-24” – We are not a Cruise Ship, we are a Battleship. - Theme Verse(s) * 1 John 5:3-4 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, (4) for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. * 1 John 4:4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. - Daniel 6:1-9 * “Could find no Corruption in him – Trustworthy & Competent” - How did Daniel Respond? Daniel 6:10-11 * “Giving thanks, Praying, Asking God for help” * Their only choice left – Make something about his faith in God illegal.- God Received Glory - But first his servants needed to face the lions’ den, the fiery furnace, etc.

”Hope For Hard Times” Part7

"Hope For Hard Times" Part7 - "Recap of the Series” – Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. - Theme Verse: Romans 15:13 NIV84 - “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” * Their “Names” – Pointed to the God who never fails!!! * What Naomi did not realize. * David and Goliath * Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego * Esther and Mordecai * Some Key Truths * We will not be discourage.

“Calling for Esther’s and Mordecai’s”

“Calling for Esther’s and Mordecai's” – “We need to petition God to Come!” - God is always able to make a way. Put our trust in God. Keep our eyes on Jesus! - Blot out the Memory * Exodus 17:14 Then the LORD said to Moses, "Write this on a scroll as something to be remembered and make sure that Joshua hears it, because I will completely blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven." * Deuteronomy 25:19 When the LORD your God gives you rest from all the enemies around you in the land he is giving you to possess as an inheritance, you shall blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven. Do not forget! - In the end, God will prevail for His purpose will endure. He has called us to step-up and pray. - We desperately need a move of God. * Psalms 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."

“Election Sermon – 2024”

“Election Sermon – 2024” – “Understand the Times and the Scriptures” – We are stewards of a unique treasure: The right to vote, speak up and stand for righteousness. * Everybody has a faith that guides what they decide to do. * Faith comes first then everything else follows. - Dr. David C. Gibbs, President of the Christian Law Association - “Long before the general population understood the threat to American liberty, some colonial ministers saw what was coming and boldly spoke out about it from their pulpits” - Important Voting Principles 1.VOTING is the “Mina” entrusted to us 2.JESUS IS NOT ON THE BALLOT 3.YOUR VOTE IS BIGGER THAN YOU THINK 4.VOTING IS THE MINIMAL DUTY 5.REMEMBER – Legally/Constitutionally the Political Power Is In The People – YOU! 6.COMMIT TO GROW IN THE LORD AND IN THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT [Eph. 6:10] * God Declared To the Prophet Ezekiel [33:7] “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me.”

“Hope For Hard Hot Times” Part6

“Hope For Hard “Hot” Times” Part6 – “Daniel 3 - Golden Image and the Fiery Furnace” – Daniel 3:17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. - But if He does not…” * Job 13:15 …yet will I hope in him… * Act 4:19-20 …Judge * For yourselves whether it is right in God's sight to obey you rather than God… *Acts 20:22-24 ...I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the... - "Remember" * Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us,… * 1Peter 4:12-14 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering... * Proverbs 28:5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.

“Hope For Hard Times” Part5

"Hope For Hard Times-Part5" - "1 Samuel 17 – David and Goliath” – Jesus’ Prayer – John 17:14-17 “I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. … Setting the Stage – 1 Samuel 16:12-13 …And the LORD said, "Arise, anoint him; for this is he."… Goliath - 1 Samuel 17:4-7 ...A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. He was over nine feet tall... David cannot believe his eyes and ears - 1 Samuel 17:26 David asked the men standing near him, "What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?" - Acts 1:8 NASB but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth."