2 Timothy 4:1-8 Context • The drink offering was the final part of the sacrifice (Numbers 15:3-10). • Paul was near the end of his life and this was his final letter. Hebrews 12:1-2 Big Idea: Hold nothing back; pursue and proclaim Christ! 1. Proclaim the Gospel 2 Timothy 3:16-17 2. Fulfill Your Ministry “What the heart most wants the mind finds rea…

Discipleship is a long obedience in the same direction. Big Idea: In a world filled with deception and division, God’s Word equips us to live with discernment, integrity, and perseverance in our walk. 2 Timothy 3:10-17 1. Stay Grounded in Godly Example Hebrews 13:7 We are not meant to be the end-users of the gospel but links in a chain of disciples…

Walking With Jesus Week 4 - Our Identity: Joyful Exiles May 21, 2017 Jim Ladd The Big Idea: Following Jesus means living as resident aliens in this world, looking forward to being home in the future. 1 Peter 1:1-2; 1 Peter 2:9-12 What is this theme of how to live? We are EXILES and are to live as FOREIGNERS. We are RESIDENT ALIENS Two Implications:…

1 Timothy 4:1-5 1 Timothy 4:7-16 Big Idea: In order to live into the example of Christ, we need to train. The Discipline to Avoid Proverbs 19:2 Proverbs 3:5-6 The Discipline to Adhere 1 Timothy 4:8 James 1:22 “True prayer should pour out the whole soul and every inward feeling before him.” - John Calvin The Discipline to Follow Through John 13:15 P…

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Big Idea: God calls for leaders who exemplify godly character, manage their households well, and demonstrate faithful service. 1 Timothy 3:1-13 1 Timothy 2:12 2 Peter 3:16 1. Godly Character is the Foundation of Leadership “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” - John C. Maxwell James 3:1 "A true and safe leader is li…

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1 Timothy 1:3-11 Big Idea: Your perception of truth determines your reaction to it. 1. What is it? 1 John 1:6 2. What do we do? 2 Timothy 2:14-16 3. Why do we do it? 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Titus 3:4-7 RESPONSE • Be sober minded. - 1 Peter 5:8 • Live in the truth. - John 8:32 - Galatians 5:22-23 • Prepare yourself for the good work - 2 Timothy 2:20-21 DI…

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Colossians 1:11-14 What do we know about this Kingdom? 1. THE KINGDOM IS NOT OF THIS WORLD Mark 1:15 John 18:34-35 John 18:36 Mark 10:42-45 2. THE KINGDOM IS OUR FIRST PURSUIT Matthew 6:10 Matthew 6:31-34 3. THE KINGDOM CHANGES HOW I BEHAVE Matthew 4:23 Matthew 5:3-11By Luke Cunningham

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Nehemiah 13:6-9 Nehemiah 13:15-22 Context - The thirty-second year of Artaxerxes would have been around 433 BC and this is when Nehemiah returned to Persia and was there for some time before he requested he visit Jerusalem. His return visit was around 430 or 429 BC, and he tells us what he found in Jerusalem (vv 6-7). - Tobiah and Eliashib were som…

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Nehemiah 12:27-30 Big Idea: We find freedom from conformity through our surrender to transformation. 1. The Humility To Remember Where We Come From 2 Chronicles 36:15-19 Nehemiah 13:17-18 2. The Humility To Be Honest With Where We Are Currently At 3. The Humility To Accept What We Are Called To 1 John 2: 6 Philippians 2:5-8 Response: • Remember whe…

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Nehemiah 6:15 Nehemiah 8 Big Idea: Pursuing and Celebrating the Right Thing Brings Fulfillment. Spiritual Renewal - Hunger for God is greater than our hunger for the things of the world 1. Temporarily Satisfied - Spiritually Lacking It doesn’t matter how well rounded you are, If it’s at the expense of being well grounded Mark 8:36 2. Attentiveness …

Nehemiah 5:1-19 Big Idea: Generosity is an outward expression of our love for God and others. Context - Hunger - Famine - Taxes - Slavery - Lending money with interest under these conditions was wrong Exodus 22:25-27 Deuteronomy 23:19-20 1. Generosity should be a mark of His people Credit Card Debt (per person) by generation: Generation Z $3,262 Mi…

The weekly sermon from Pastor Steve Rief, at Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon.By Steve Rief

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Nehemiah 4:15-23 Big Idea: Spiritual warfare is prevalent, but we’ve been equipped to prevail. 1. Be all in Nehemiah 4:23 Romans 8:12-14 "The devil is a better theologian than any of us and is a devil still." A.W. Tozer Ephesians 6:10-12 2. Armor up James 4:7 3. Work with your weapons Nehemiah 4:17 RESPONSE • Kill the flesh • Speak the Name • Lean …

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John 3:1-15 Big Idea: How do you SATISFY the curiosity of your soul? 1. New Birth John 3:3 2. New Spirit John 3:5-8 3. New Life John 3:12-15 John 7:50-52 John 19:38-39 DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY ► Connection questions: 1. What are you thankful for? 2. What is a challenge you are facing? 3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement? ► Have at le…

The weekly sermon from Pastor Steve Rief, at Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon.By Steve Rief

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Nehemiah 3:1-5 Big Idea: The restorative work of God in our lives begins with acknowledging we are broken. 1. Fortify the Gates “He who thinks he leads, but has no followers, is only taking a walk” - John C. Maxwell The devil is on the hunt for the weakest part of your wall 1 Peter 5:8-9 "Confession is not a weakness. It shows the power of grace in…

The weekly sermon from Pastor Steve Rief, at Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon.By Steve Rief

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Nehemiah 2:1-20 Big Idea: Have the courage to believe what only God can do. 1. The Courage to Ask “Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt Ezra 4:19-21 Nehemiah 1:11 2. The Courage to Be Honest With Reality “This is the lesson: never give in, never give …

The weekly sermon from Pastor Steve Rief, at Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon.By Steve Rief

The weekly sermon from Pastor Steve Rief, at Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon.By Steve Rief

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Series Theme: We Rise and Build as we Fall on our Knees and Pray James 4:10 Big Idea: God WANTS to be the Hero in your story. Overview of the Books of Ezra & Nehemiah: Ezra 1-6 Ezra 7-10 Nehemiah 1-7 Nehemiah 8-13 Zerubbabel Ezra Nehemiah Temple Torah/Law Walls Spiritual Renewal King Cyrus King Artaxerxes King Artaxerxes Nehemiah 1:1-11 It’s easy t…

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Romans 10:1-17 Big Idea: A gospel of depth leads to declaration. 1. The Good News Isaiah 52:7 Romans 1:2-7 (The Message Translation) The sacred writings contain preliminary reports by the prophets on God’s Son. His descent from David roots him in history; his unique identity as Son of God was shown by the Spirit when Jesus was raised from the dead,…

Mark 2:1-12 Big Idea: Individuals in your traffic pattern depend on you to introduce them to Jesus. Context • There was an understanding that sickness was caused by sin. John 9:1-3 • Jesus preached the word Mark 1:14–15 Who are you in the story? 1. The Crowd “Stop trying to change non-believers’ behaviors towards your morals” - Pastor Ryan “New Dad…

The weekly sermon from Pastor Steve Rief, at Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon.By Steve Rief

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Where you call home matters. 1 Peter 2:11 Jeremiah 29:4-14 Big Idea: Your community is a gift from God, treat it as such. 1. Pray for the Transformation of your Community Jeremiah 29:7 You can love where you live, but can you love where you left? Matthew 5:43-44 2. Embrace God's Truth Jeremiah 29:8-9 What grounds you, grows you. “A Bible that's fal…

The weekly message from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, OR. This week features personal testimony from Mrs Nell Chinchen, wife of the late Dr Jack Chinchen, both of whom founded three bible colleges in Liberia, Malawi and Uganda. Nell Chinchen is Pastor Steve's mother-in-law, and, at nearly 98 years old, still serves on the board of African …

The weekly sermon from Pastor Steve Rief, at Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon.By Steve Rief

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Esther 4:12-16 Big Idea: You have a “such a time as this” role in your community. 1. Don’t ignore/suppress reality If you are not moved by anything You are most likely distracted by everything Luke 4:18 2. Find Strength in the Lord Isaiah 40:31 3. Pursue the Wisdom & Favor from the Lord 2 Chronicles 20:12 Isaiah 58:6-9 Proverbs 19:2 James 1:5 4. Do…

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Big Idea: The church pursues full purpose when it extends past its property. Luke 19:1-10 1. See Mark 12:29-31 2. Seek Romans 10:14-15 3. Sacrifice 1 John 2:6 4. Save Acts 4:12 Romans 10:13 RESPONSE • Know Your Why - Ephesians 5:15-17 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the da…

The weekly sermon from Pastor Steve Rief, at Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon.By Steve Rief

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. Today's message is from guest speaker and Elder Marco Bento.By Steve Rief

The weekly sermon from Pastor Steve Rief, at Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon.By Steve Rief