Tri-County Christian Center

“In the Fullness of Time…God”

“In the Fullness of Time…God” – “God Sent Forth His Son" - Galatians 4:4-5 But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. * We will all be responsible before God for the choices we made. - Luke 1:5-6 Birth of John the Baptist Foretold. What does this teach us? * God determines when or through whom He will move. * Still following God even though they did not have children. * Bitterness towards God is without merit. * Keep trusting God even if it does not make sense. - He wants to help us. We are twice His, when He made us and when He bought us.

“The Drone of Bethlehem”

“The Drone of Bethlehem” – “Prepare your minds for action” – Jesus is worthy of our worship * Matthew 2:1-3 ..."Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him."... - Herod calls/inquires of the experts * Matthew 2:4 When he had called together all the people's chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. - A living Sacrifice Romans 12:1-2 When god says it is going to be done, it will be done. - If we seek first his Kingdom * If we will seek Him with all our hearts, we will find Him. * Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

“Overcoming the News”

“Overcoming the News” – “A God Reset of Our Mind” – Fix your hope on what Christ has promised me and that never can be taken away from me. 1. Prepare your mind for action. 2. Be self-controlled 3. Our hope is in Christ Jesus. - God’s Everlasting Love * Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? * Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. - Called to Be Holy 1 Peter 1:13-19 * 1 Peter 1:14 Obedient Children * 1 Peter 1:15 Be Holy * 1 Peter 1:18-19 Purchased with the blood of Christ - 1 Corinthians 3:9 For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. - Luke 1:13 Do not be afraid * God has a time that will fully come for your desire. Wait, it will be wonderful.

“This is How We Overcome the World – Prt3”

“This is How We Overcome the World – Prt3” – “Let’s Talk About Some Stuff” – Romans 15:13 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. 1 We need hope 2 We need the ability to overcome - 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.- Overcoming the World - 1 John 5:3 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome,

“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.