Sermon MP3
DISCOVERING YOUR TRUE IDENTITY
“My identity in Christ?”
Message Outline
“You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people
belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you
out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but
now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now
you have received mercy.” 1 Peter 2:9-10 (NIV)
GOD’S VIEW OF ME: IN CHRIST...
1. I am ______________________________________
“You have been CHOSEN by God himself!” 1 Peter 2:9 (LB)
Because God chose me______________________________
“He chose us in him before the creation of the world, to be holy and
blameless in his sight.” Ephesians 1:4 (NIV)
Because Jesus made me _________________________
“Jesus treated us much better than we deserve. He made us acceptable to
God and gave us the hope of eternal life.” Titus 3:7 (CEV)
2. I am ____________________________________
“You are… a HOLY nation, a people BELONGING to God!”
1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
“You are a people holy to the Lord your God... his treasured possession.”
Deuteronomy 7:6 (NIV)
“God says, ‘You are precious to me.’” Isaiah 43:4 (GN)
Because God is _________________________
“Look at the birds... God feeds them and you are far more valuable to Him
than any birds!” Luke 12:24 (NLT)
Because Jesus gave his ___________________________
"You have been bought and paid for by Christ, so you belong to him..."
1 Corinthians 7:23 (LB)
3. I am _______________________________
“Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God.”
1 Peter 2:10 (NIV)
"I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love
I have drawn you to myself.” Jeremiah 31:3 (NLT)
Because _______________________
“God’s love is eternal and his faithfulness lasts forever.” Psalm 100:5 (GN)
4. I am __________________________________________
“At one time you did not know God's mercy, but now you have received his
mercy.” 1 Peter 2:10 (GN)
“There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
Romans 8:1(NIV)
Because it’s God’s ______________________________
“I am the God who forgives your sins, and I do this because of who I am. I
will not hold your sins against you.” Isa. 43:25 (GN)
Because Jesus _______________________________
“For by the blood of Christ we are set free, that is, our sins are forgiven.
How great is the grace of God!” Ephesians 1:7 (GN)
5. I am ___________________________________________
“You are royal priests ... chosen to tell about the wonderful acts of God,
who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9 (NCV)
“The capacity we have comes from God; it is he who made us capable of
serving the new covenant…” 2 Corinthians 3:5-6 (GN)
Because Christ ___________________________
“I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.”
Philippians 4:13 (NIV)
How should my identity affect how I act?
Rom. 15:7, 1 Pet. 2:17, Col. 3:12, Eph. 4:32, Heb. 13:6
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
MIKE RUTTER - A Crisis of Confidence [19 May 2013]
Sermon MP3
DISCOVERING YOUR TRUE IDENTITY
“A Crisis of Confidence”
Message Outline
“What actually took place is this: I tried keeping rules and working my
head off to please God, and it didn't work. So I quit being a "law man" so
that I could be God's man. Christ's life showed me how, and enabled me to
do it. I identified myself completely with him. Indeed, I have been crucified
with Christ. My ego is no longer central. It is no longer important that I
appear righteous before you or have your good opinion, and I am no
longer driven to impress God. Christ lives in me. The life you see me living
is not "mine," but it is lived by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and
gave himself for me. I am not going to go back on that.”
Galatians 2:19-20 (MSG)
RESOLVING A CRISIS OF CONFIDENCE…
THE
“What actually took place is this: I tried keeping rules and working my
head off to please God…” Galatians 2:19 (MSG)
“I was circumcised when I was eight days old. I am a pure-blooded citizen
of Israel and a member of the tribe of Benjamin—a real Hebrew if there
ever was one! I was a member of the Pharisees, who demand the strictest
obedience to the Jewish law.” Philippians 3:5 (NLT)
THE
“I was so zealous that I harshly persecuted the church.”
Philippians 3:6 (NLT)
“They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. His accusers
took off their coats and laid them at the feet of a young man named Saul.
As they stoned him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” He
fell to his knees, shouting, “Lord, don’t charge them with this sin!” And
with that, he died. Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely
with the killing of Stephen.” Acts 7:58 – 8:1 (NLT)
THE
“As he was approaching Damascus on this mission, a light from heaven
suddenly shone down around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice
saying to him, “Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?” “Who are you,
lord?” Saul asked. And the voice replied, “I am Jesus, the one you are
persecuting! Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you
must do.” The men with Saul stood speechless, for they heard the sound of
someone’s voice but saw no one! Saul picked himself up off the ground, but
when he opened his eyes he was blind. So his companions led him by the
hand to Damascus. He remained there blind for three days and did not eat
or drink.” Acts 9:3-9 (NLT)
THE
“So I quit being a "law man" so that I could be God's man. Christ's life
showed me how, and enabled me to do it. I identified myself completely with
him. Indeed, I have been crucified with Christ. My ego is no longer central.
It is no longer important that I appear righteous before you or have your
good opinion, and I am no longer driven to impress God. Christ lives in
me.” Galatians 2:19 (MSG)
THE
“My ego is no longer central. It is no longer important that I appear
righteous before you or have your good opinion, and I am no longer driven
to impress God. Christ lives in me. The life you see me living is not "mine,"
but it is lived by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for
me. I am not going to go back on that.” Galatians 2:20 (MSG)
“So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead,
you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now
we call him, ‘Abba, Father.’ For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm
that we are God’s children.” Romans 8:15-16 (NLT)
THE
“But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. For the
Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
2 Corinthians 3:16-17 (NLT)
“So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?’” Hebrews 13:6 (NIV)
WHERE DOES YOUR CONFIDENCE COME FROM?
External Confidence OR Internal Confidence
DISCOVERING YOUR TRUE IDENTITY
“A Crisis of Confidence”
Message Outline
“What actually took place is this: I tried keeping rules and working my
head off to please God, and it didn't work. So I quit being a "law man" so
that I could be God's man. Christ's life showed me how, and enabled me to
do it. I identified myself completely with him. Indeed, I have been crucified
with Christ. My ego is no longer central. It is no longer important that I
appear righteous before you or have your good opinion, and I am no
longer driven to impress God. Christ lives in me. The life you see me living
is not "mine," but it is lived by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and
gave himself for me. I am not going to go back on that.”
Galatians 2:19-20 (MSG)
RESOLVING A CRISIS OF CONFIDENCE…
THE
“What actually took place is this: I tried keeping rules and working my
head off to please God…” Galatians 2:19 (MSG)
“I was circumcised when I was eight days old. I am a pure-blooded citizen
of Israel and a member of the tribe of Benjamin—a real Hebrew if there
ever was one! I was a member of the Pharisees, who demand the strictest
obedience to the Jewish law.” Philippians 3:5 (NLT)
THE
“I was so zealous that I harshly persecuted the church.”
Philippians 3:6 (NLT)
“They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. His accusers
took off their coats and laid them at the feet of a young man named Saul.
As they stoned him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” He
fell to his knees, shouting, “Lord, don’t charge them with this sin!” And
with that, he died. Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely
with the killing of Stephen.” Acts 7:58 – 8:1 (NLT)
THE
“As he was approaching Damascus on this mission, a light from heaven
suddenly shone down around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice
saying to him, “Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?” “Who are you,
lord?” Saul asked. And the voice replied, “I am Jesus, the one you are
persecuting! Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you
must do.” The men with Saul stood speechless, for they heard the sound of
someone’s voice but saw no one! Saul picked himself up off the ground, but
when he opened his eyes he was blind. So his companions led him by the
hand to Damascus. He remained there blind for three days and did not eat
or drink.” Acts 9:3-9 (NLT)
THE
“So I quit being a "law man" so that I could be God's man. Christ's life
showed me how, and enabled me to do it. I identified myself completely with
him. Indeed, I have been crucified with Christ. My ego is no longer central.
It is no longer important that I appear righteous before you or have your
good opinion, and I am no longer driven to impress God. Christ lives in
me.” Galatians 2:19 (MSG)
THE
“My ego is no longer central. It is no longer important that I appear
righteous before you or have your good opinion, and I am no longer driven
to impress God. Christ lives in me. The life you see me living is not "mine,"
but it is lived by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for
me. I am not going to go back on that.” Galatians 2:20 (MSG)
“So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead,
you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now
we call him, ‘Abba, Father.’ For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm
that we are God’s children.” Romans 8:15-16 (NLT)
THE
“But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. For the
Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
2 Corinthians 3:16-17 (NLT)
“So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?’” Hebrews 13:6 (NIV)
WHERE DOES YOUR CONFIDENCE COME FROM?
External Confidence OR Internal Confidence
MIKE RUTTER - Being Who God meant you to be [12 May 2013]
Sermon MP3
DISCOVERING YOUR TRUE IDENTITY
“Being who God meant you to be”
Message Outline
“Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!”
Psalm 139:14 (NLT)
“A person who fears God deals responsibly with all of reality, not
just a piece of it.” Ecclesiastes 7:18 (MSG)
“Life is like a hand of poker. You have to play the cards you’re
dealt.”
Five Factors that Influence my Identity
1. My __________________________
2. My __________________________
3. My __________________________
4. My __________________________
“For as man thinks in his heart, so he is.” Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV)
“Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.”
Proverbs 4:23 (NCV)
“What I have always feared has happened to me. What I dreaded
has come to be.” Job 3:25 (NLT)
5. My __________________________
Five Winning Choices
1. I can choose to ________________________________
“You made my body, Lord; now give me sense to heed your
laws.” Psalm 119:73 (LB)
2. I can choose to _________________________________
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear.”
1 John 4:18 (NIV)
“Let love be your highest goal.” 1 Corinthians 14:1a (NLT)
“I pray that Christ will live in your hearts by faith and that your life
will be strong in love and be built on love.” Ephesians 3:17 (NCV)
3. I can choose to ________________________________________
“God knows us far better than we know ourselves... That's why we
can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked
into something good. God knew what he was doing from the very
beginning. He decided from the outset to shape the lives of those who
love him along the same lines as the life of his Son. The Son stands
first in the line of humanity he restored. We see the original and
intended shape of our lives there in him.” Romans 8:27-29 (MSG)
“I will praise the Lord no matter what happens.” Psalm 34:1 (LB)
4. I can choose what __________________________
“Don't copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God
transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.”
Romans 12:2 (NLT)
“Dear brothers and sisters, let me say one more thing as I close this
letter. Fix your thoughts on what is true honourable and right. Think
about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about
things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”
Philippians 4:8 (NLT)
5. I can choose ________________________________
“When someone becomes a Christian, he becomes a brand new
person inside. He is not the same anymore. A new life has begun!”
2 Corinthians 5:17 (LB)
DISCOVERING YOUR TRUE IDENTITY
“Being who God meant you to be”
Message Outline
“Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!”
Psalm 139:14 (NLT)
“A person who fears God deals responsibly with all of reality, not
just a piece of it.” Ecclesiastes 7:18 (MSG)
“Life is like a hand of poker. You have to play the cards you’re
dealt.”
Five Factors that Influence my Identity
1. My __________________________
2. My __________________________
3. My __________________________
4. My __________________________
“For as man thinks in his heart, so he is.” Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV)
“Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.”
Proverbs 4:23 (NCV)
“What I have always feared has happened to me. What I dreaded
has come to be.” Job 3:25 (NLT)
5. My __________________________
Five Winning Choices
1. I can choose to ________________________________
“You made my body, Lord; now give me sense to heed your
laws.” Psalm 119:73 (LB)
2. I can choose to _________________________________
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear.”
1 John 4:18 (NIV)
“Let love be your highest goal.” 1 Corinthians 14:1a (NLT)
“I pray that Christ will live in your hearts by faith and that your life
will be strong in love and be built on love.” Ephesians 3:17 (NCV)
3. I can choose to ________________________________________
“God knows us far better than we know ourselves... That's why we
can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked
into something good. God knew what he was doing from the very
beginning. He decided from the outset to shape the lives of those who
love him along the same lines as the life of his Son. The Son stands
first in the line of humanity he restored. We see the original and
intended shape of our lives there in him.” Romans 8:27-29 (MSG)
“I will praise the Lord no matter what happens.” Psalm 34:1 (LB)
4. I can choose what __________________________
“Don't copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God
transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.”
Romans 12:2 (NLT)
“Dear brothers and sisters, let me say one more thing as I close this
letter. Fix your thoughts on what is true honourable and right. Think
about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about
things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”
Philippians 4:8 (NLT)
5. I can choose ________________________________
“When someone becomes a Christian, he becomes a brand new
person inside. He is not the same anymore. A new life has begun!”
2 Corinthians 5:17 (LB)
MIKE RUTTER - Do you lack Confidence and Assurance? [05 May 2013]
Sermon MP3
DISCOVERING YOUR TRUE IDENTITY
“Do you lack confidence and assurance?”
Message Outline
God: “…And now the cry of the Israelites has reached me, and I have
seen the way the Egyptians are oppressing them. So now, go. I am
sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of
Egypt.” Exodus 3:9-10 (NIV)
Moses: “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the
Israelites out of Egypt?” Exodus 3:11 (NIV)
God: “I will be with you.” Exodus 3:12 (NIV)
Moses: “O Lord, I have never been eloquent… I am slow of speech
and tongue.” Exodus 4:10 (NIV)
God: “I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”
Exodus 4:11 (NIV)
Moses: “O Lord, please send someone else to do it.”
Exodus 4:13 (NIV)
Insecurity…3 Sources
1.
2.
3.
Insecurity…3 Solutions
1. my
“Don’t copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God
transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then
you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how
good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.”
Romans 12:2 (NLT)
“When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the
moon and the stars you set in place—what are mortals that you
should think of us, mere human beings that you should care for us?
For you made us only a little lower than God and you crowned us
with glory and honour.” Psalm 8:3-5 (NLT)
2. my ______________________
“For you (God) created my inmost being; you knit me together in my
mother’s womb.” Psalm 139:13 (NIV)
3. my ____________________
“LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter.
We all are formed by your hand.” Isaiah 64:8 (NLT)
DISCOVERING YOUR TRUE IDENTITY
“Do you lack confidence and assurance?”
Message Outline
God: “…And now the cry of the Israelites has reached me, and I have
seen the way the Egyptians are oppressing them. So now, go. I am
sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of
Egypt.” Exodus 3:9-10 (NIV)
Moses: “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the
Israelites out of Egypt?” Exodus 3:11 (NIV)
God: “I will be with you.” Exodus 3:12 (NIV)
Moses: “O Lord, I have never been eloquent… I am slow of speech
and tongue.” Exodus 4:10 (NIV)
God: “I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”
Exodus 4:11 (NIV)
Moses: “O Lord, please send someone else to do it.”
Exodus 4:13 (NIV)
Insecurity…3 Sources
1.
2.
3.
Insecurity…3 Solutions
1. my
“Don’t copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God
transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then
you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how
good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.”
Romans 12:2 (NLT)
“When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the
moon and the stars you set in place—what are mortals that you
should think of us, mere human beings that you should care for us?
For you made us only a little lower than God and you crowned us
with glory and honour.” Psalm 8:3-5 (NLT)
2. my ______________________
“For you (God) created my inmost being; you knit me together in my
mother’s womb.” Psalm 139:13 (NIV)
3. my ____________________
“LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter.
We all are formed by your hand.” Isaiah 64:8 (NLT)
MIKE RUTTER - Who am I really? [28 April 2013]
Sermon MP3
DISCOVERING YOUR TRUE IDENTITY
“Who am I really?”
Message Outline
HEBREWS 11:23-27 (NIV)
“By faith Moses' parents hid him for three months after he was born, because
they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king's edict.
By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of
Pharaoh's daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God
rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time. He regarded
disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt,
because he was looking ahead to his reward. By faith he left Egypt, not fearing
the king's anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible.”
KNOWING MY TRUE IDENTITY...
1. Demonstrates ________________________________
“By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of
Pharaoh's daughter.” Hebrews 11:24 (NIV)
Jesus: “I know where I came from and where I am going.” John 8:14 (NIV)
“Jesus knew that he had come from God… He also knew that the Father had
given him complete power. So he got up, wrapped a towel around his waist…
and began washing his disciples' feet.” John 13:3-5 (CEV)
2. Defines ________________________________
“Moses chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to
enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time.” Hebrews 11:25 (NIV)
I am spiritually mature when…
I stop blaming others for my ______________________________
I stop living off others _________________________________
“Each of us will give an account of himself to God.” Romans 14:12 (NIV)
3. Decides ___________________________
“Moses regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the
treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.”
Hebrews 11:26 (NIV)
The World's Priorities
(vs. 24) ______________________
(vs. 25) _____________________
(vs. 26) _____________________
Moses’ Priorities
1. _______________________________ was better than popularity
2. _______________________________ was better than pleasure
3. _______________________________ was better than possessions
“Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the priceless gain of
knowing Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:8 (LB)
4. Determines_____________________________
“It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt. He was not afraid of the
king. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is
invisible.” Hebrews 11:27 (NLT)
“Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we're in.
Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that
exhilarating finish with God—he could put up with anything along the way:
Cross, shame, whatever.” Hebrews 12:1-2 (Msg)
“Set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits… Let heaven fill
your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth.”
Colossians 3:1-2 (NLT)
DISCOVERING YOUR TRUE IDENTITY
“Who am I really?”
Message Outline
HEBREWS 11:23-27 (NIV)
“By faith Moses' parents hid him for three months after he was born, because
they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king's edict.
By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of
Pharaoh's daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God
rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time. He regarded
disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt,
because he was looking ahead to his reward. By faith he left Egypt, not fearing
the king's anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible.”
KNOWING MY TRUE IDENTITY...
1. Demonstrates ________________________________
“By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of
Pharaoh's daughter.” Hebrews 11:24 (NIV)
Jesus: “I know where I came from and where I am going.” John 8:14 (NIV)
“Jesus knew that he had come from God… He also knew that the Father had
given him complete power. So he got up, wrapped a towel around his waist…
and began washing his disciples' feet.” John 13:3-5 (CEV)
2. Defines ________________________________
“Moses chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to
enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time.” Hebrews 11:25 (NIV)
I am spiritually mature when…
I stop blaming others for my ______________________________
I stop living off others _________________________________
“Each of us will give an account of himself to God.” Romans 14:12 (NIV)
3. Decides ___________________________
“Moses regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the
treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.”
Hebrews 11:26 (NIV)
The World's Priorities
(vs. 24) ______________________
(vs. 25) _____________________
(vs. 26) _____________________
Moses’ Priorities
1. _______________________________ was better than popularity
2. _______________________________ was better than pleasure
3. _______________________________ was better than possessions
“Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the priceless gain of
knowing Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:8 (LB)
4. Determines_____________________________
“It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt. He was not afraid of the
king. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is
invisible.” Hebrews 11:27 (NLT)
“Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we're in.
Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that
exhilarating finish with God—he could put up with anything along the way:
Cross, shame, whatever.” Hebrews 12:1-2 (Msg)
“Set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits… Let heaven fill
your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth.”
Colossians 3:1-2 (NLT)
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
MIKE RUTTER - Enjoying God's Power in Your Life [21 July 2013]
TRIED AND TESTED FAITH
“Enjoying God’s Power in Your Life”
Message Outline
“The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to
teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives; it
straightens us out and helps us do what is right.” 2 Timothy 3:16 (LB)
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love
and of self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
“Keep your heart on the right path.” Proverbs 23:19 (NIV)
1. When you’re pressured by _____________ choose the path of
___________________
“He said, ‘Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and
unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.’ Then
Nebuchadnezzar said, ‘Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and
Abednego, who has sent his angel and rescued his servants!’”
Daniel 3:25&28 (NIV)
“May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you.”
Psalm 25:21 (NLT)
“I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity.”
1 Chronicles 29:17 (NIV)
4 keys to personal integrity
• ________________ your mind
• _____ the right thing
• _________________ your future
• _________________ your Father
2. When you’re scared by a __________________ choose the
path of ________________
“‘Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve
continually, been able to rescue you from the lions?’ Daniel answered, ‘O
king live forever! My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the
lions.’” Daniel 6:20-22 (NIV)
“Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went
home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem.
Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his
God, just as he had done before.” Daniel 6:10 (NIV)
“Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a
roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8 (NIV)
3. When you’re overwhelmed by an ___________________
choose the path of __________________
“‘I am the Lord's servant,’ said Mary; ‘may it happen to me as you have
said.’” Luke 1:38 (GN)
“Your attitude must be like my own, for I, the Messiah, did not come to be
served, but to serve…” Matthew 20:28 (LB)
“...whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.”
Mark 10:43 (NIV)
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing
power is from God and not from us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 (NIV)
“Apart from Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 (NIV)
“I can do all things through Christ, because he gives me strength.”
Philippians 4:13 (NCV)
“With God’s power working in us, God can do much, much more than
anything we can ask or imagine.” Ephesians 3:20 (NCV)
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014
MIKE RUTTER - Examples & Warnings Concerning Freedom in Christ [14 July 2013]
Sermon MP3
TRIED AND TESTED FAITH
“Examples & Warnings Concerning Freedom in Christ”
Message Outline (14/07/13)
“These things happened to them as examples and were written down as
warnings for us, on whom the fulfilment of the ages has come.”
1 Corinthians 10:11 (NIV)
1. JOSHUA IS AN EXAMPLE OF ________________________
Joshua 5:13-6:27
“If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31 (NIV)
The lesson from Joshua:
When you ______________ the Lord, you have _______________
________________________
2. SAMSON IS A WARNING ABOUT _____________________
Judges 16:4-30
“He awoke from his sleep and thought, ‘I’ll go out as before and shake
myself free.’ But he did not know that the Lord had left him.”
Judges 16:20 (NIV)
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.”
Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let
yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of bondage.” Galatians 5:1 (NIV)
The lesson from Samson:
Never be ____________________ about _____________________
3. SAUL IS A WARNING ABOUT ________________________
1 Samuel 15:1-35
“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual
immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed which is idolatry.”
Colossians 3:5 (NIV)
“But Samuel replied: ‘Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and
sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? To obey is better
than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. For rebellion is
like the sin of divination [witchcraft], and arrogance like the evil of
idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has rejected
you as king.’” 1 Samuel 15:22-23 (NIV)
The lesson from Saul:
God’s __________ must be done ___________________
4. DAVID IS AN EXAMPLE OF ________________________
2 Samuel 11:1-12:25
“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to
your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my
iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my
sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what
is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and
justified when you judge. . . Cleanse me, and I will be clean; wash me, and
I will be whiter than snow. . . Create in me a pure heart, O God, and
renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or
take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and
grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” Psalm 51:1-12 (NIV)
The lesson from David:
_________________ is beyond ___________________________
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 (NIV)
To “see” means to look with _____________________________
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins
and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 (NIV)
TRIED AND TESTED FAITH
“Examples & Warnings Concerning Freedom in Christ”
Message Outline (14/07/13)
“These things happened to them as examples and were written down as
warnings for us, on whom the fulfilment of the ages has come.”
1 Corinthians 10:11 (NIV)
1. JOSHUA IS AN EXAMPLE OF ________________________
Joshua 5:13-6:27
“If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31 (NIV)
The lesson from Joshua:
When you ______________ the Lord, you have _______________
________________________
2. SAMSON IS A WARNING ABOUT _____________________
Judges 16:4-30
“He awoke from his sleep and thought, ‘I’ll go out as before and shake
myself free.’ But he did not know that the Lord had left him.”
Judges 16:20 (NIV)
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.”
Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let
yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of bondage.” Galatians 5:1 (NIV)
The lesson from Samson:
Never be ____________________ about _____________________
3. SAUL IS A WARNING ABOUT ________________________
1 Samuel 15:1-35
“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual
immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed which is idolatry.”
Colossians 3:5 (NIV)
“But Samuel replied: ‘Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and
sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? To obey is better
than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. For rebellion is
like the sin of divination [witchcraft], and arrogance like the evil of
idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has rejected
you as king.’” 1 Samuel 15:22-23 (NIV)
The lesson from Saul:
God’s __________ must be done ___________________
4. DAVID IS AN EXAMPLE OF ________________________
2 Samuel 11:1-12:25
“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to
your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my
iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my
sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what
is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and
justified when you judge. . . Cleanse me, and I will be clean; wash me, and
I will be whiter than snow. . . Create in me a pure heart, O God, and
renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or
take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and
grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” Psalm 51:1-12 (NIV)
The lesson from David:
_________________ is beyond ___________________________
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 (NIV)
To “see” means to look with _____________________________
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins
and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 (NIV)
Saturday, March 8, 2014
MIKE RUTTER - "What Does Living By Faith Mean?" [07 July 2013]
Sermon MP3
TRIED AND TESTED FAITH
“What does living by faith mean?”
Message Outline (07/07/2013)
“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.” Romans 15:4 (NIV)
“Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an
opportunity for joy. For WHEN YOUR FAITH IS TESTED, your endurance
has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully
developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything.”
James 1:2-4 (NLT)
GOD ALWAYS TESTS THOSE HE INTENDS TO USE
In each person we see...
_______________________ (God gives a promise)
______________________________
__________________ (A waiting period or test)
I. (NOAH) GOD MAY TEST YOUR FAITH WITH...
__________________________________
“It was by faith that Noah built an ark to save his family from the flood. He
obeyed God, who warned him about something that had never happened
before.” Hebrews 11:7 (NLT)
Faith is believing ____________________________________
“Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not
see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
II. (ABRAHAM) GOD MAY TEST YOUR FAITH WITH…
__________________________________
“It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to LEAVE
HOME AND GO TO ANOTHER LAND that God would give him as his
inheritance. HE WENT WITHOUT KNOWING WHERE HE WAS GOING.”
Hebrews 11:8 (NLT)
__________________________________
“And even when he reached the land God promised him, he lived there by
faith—for he was like a foreigner, LIVING IN A TENT. AND SO DID
ISAAC AND JACOB, to whom God gave the same promise. Abraham did
this because he was confidently looking forward to a city with eternal
foundations, a city designed and built by God.” Hebrews 11:9-10 (NLT)
___________________________________
“It was by faith that Sarah together with Abraham was ABLE TO HAVE A
CHILD, even though they were too old and Sarah was barren. Abraham
believed that God would keep his promise. And so a whole nation came
from this one man, Abraham, who was too old to have any children—a
nation with so many people that, like the stars of the sky and the sand on the
seashore, there is no way to count them.” Hebrews 11:11-12 (NLT)
___________________________________
“It was by faith that Abraham offered Isaac as a sacrifice when God was
testing him. Abraham, who had received God's promises, was ready to
sacrifice his only son, Isaac, even though God had promised him, ‘Isaac is
the son through whom your descendants will be counted.’”
Hebrews11:17-18 (NLT)
Faith is obeying ______________________________________
“Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and figuratively
speaking, he did receive Isaac back from death!” Hebrews 11:19 (NIV)
III. (MOSES) GOD MAY TEST YOUR FAITH THROUGH...
__________________________________
“By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of
Pharaoh's daughter. HE CHOSE TO BE MISTREATED along with the
people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time. He
regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the
treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.”
Hebrews 11:24-26 (NIV)
Faith is persisting ______________________________________
“By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king's anger; HE PERSEVERED
because he saw him who is invisible.” Hebrews 11:27 (NIV)
TRIED AND TESTED FAITH
“What does living by faith mean?”
Message Outline (07/07/2013)
“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.” Romans 15:4 (NIV)
“Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an
opportunity for joy. For WHEN YOUR FAITH IS TESTED, your endurance
has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully
developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything.”
James 1:2-4 (NLT)
GOD ALWAYS TESTS THOSE HE INTENDS TO USE
In each person we see...
_______________________ (God gives a promise)
______________________________
__________________ (A waiting period or test)
I. (NOAH) GOD MAY TEST YOUR FAITH WITH...
__________________________________
“It was by faith that Noah built an ark to save his family from the flood. He
obeyed God, who warned him about something that had never happened
before.” Hebrews 11:7 (NLT)
Faith is believing ____________________________________
“Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not
see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
II. (ABRAHAM) GOD MAY TEST YOUR FAITH WITH…
__________________________________
“It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to LEAVE
HOME AND GO TO ANOTHER LAND that God would give him as his
inheritance. HE WENT WITHOUT KNOWING WHERE HE WAS GOING.”
Hebrews 11:8 (NLT)
__________________________________
“And even when he reached the land God promised him, he lived there by
faith—for he was like a foreigner, LIVING IN A TENT. AND SO DID
ISAAC AND JACOB, to whom God gave the same promise. Abraham did
this because he was confidently looking forward to a city with eternal
foundations, a city designed and built by God.” Hebrews 11:9-10 (NLT)
___________________________________
“It was by faith that Sarah together with Abraham was ABLE TO HAVE A
CHILD, even though they were too old and Sarah was barren. Abraham
believed that God would keep his promise. And so a whole nation came
from this one man, Abraham, who was too old to have any children—a
nation with so many people that, like the stars of the sky and the sand on the
seashore, there is no way to count them.” Hebrews 11:11-12 (NLT)
___________________________________
“It was by faith that Abraham offered Isaac as a sacrifice when God was
testing him. Abraham, who had received God's promises, was ready to
sacrifice his only son, Isaac, even though God had promised him, ‘Isaac is
the son through whom your descendants will be counted.’”
Hebrews11:17-18 (NLT)
Faith is obeying ______________________________________
“Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and figuratively
speaking, he did receive Isaac back from death!” Hebrews 11:19 (NIV)
III. (MOSES) GOD MAY TEST YOUR FAITH THROUGH...
__________________________________
“By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of
Pharaoh's daughter. HE CHOSE TO BE MISTREATED along with the
people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time. He
regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the
treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.”
Hebrews 11:24-26 (NIV)
Faith is persisting ______________________________________
“By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king's anger; HE PERSEVERED
because he saw him who is invisible.” Hebrews 11:27 (NIV)
Friday, March 7, 2014
Monday, March 3, 2014
MIKE RUTTER - Prayer Changes Things [23 February 2014]
THE
SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE OF PRAYER
“Prayer changes things”
Message Outline
"Lord,
teach us to pray." Luke 11:1b
(NIV)
THE FOUR PURPOSES OF PRAYER
1. Prayer is an act of ________________________
"If
a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you
can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is
thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up and thrown into the fire
and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, you can ask
whatever you wish and it will be given to you." John 15:5-7 (NIV)
2. Prayer is an act of _________________________
"I
no longer call you servants because a servant does not know his master's
business. Instead, I have called you friends for everything I have learned from
my Father, I have made known unto you. You did not choose me, but I chose you
to go and bear fruit - fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you
whatever you ask in my name." John 15:15-16 (NIV)
3. Prayer is an act of ______________________
"Don't
worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need,
and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will experience God’s
peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His
peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)
"I tell you
the truth, the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name." John 16:23b
(NIV)
"Until now
you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your
joy will be complete." John 16:24
(NIV)
"He fulfils
the desires of those who reverence and trust Him."
Psalm
145:19 (LB)
"Delight
yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4 (NIV)
"No good
thing will the Lord withhold from those who do what is right." Psalm 84:11 (NLT)
"Which of
you fathers if your son asked for a fish would you give him a snake instead? Or
if he asked for an egg would you give him a scorpion? If you then, though you
are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your
Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?" Luke 11:11-13 (NIV)
4. Prayer is an act of __________________________
"Believe
Me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least
believe on the evidence of the miracles themselves. I tell you the truth,
anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even
greater things than these, because I'm going to the Father." John 14:11-12 (NIV)
"And
I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father.
You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it." John 14:13-14 (NIV)
"The king’s
heart is in the hand of the Lord; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he
pleases.” Proverbs
21:1 (NIV)
MIKE RUTTER - Freedom to Choose [09 February 2014]
MIKE RUTTER - Freedom to Choose [09 February 2014]
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