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Seeking Godly Success - Colossians 3:23-24 - John Hobbs

On November 21, John Hobbs brought a message on Seeking Godly Success from Colossians 3:23-24. He reminds us that the work we do by way of our vocation is a means to carry out the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.

²³ Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, ²⁴ knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. - Colossians 3:23-24

 

Three Facts to Remember - the Mind Matters - Romans 8:5-6

On November 14, Ken concluded his Fall series called, the Mind Matters - with 3 facts to remember - from Romans 8:5-6.

⁵ Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. ⁶ The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.

Fact #1. The spirit always stands opposed to the flesh (5)

Fact #2. The mind is never neutral (6)

Fact #3. Your spiritual identity should determine the focus of your mind (6)

How to BLESS Other People - Genesis 12:1-3

On November 7, Scott talked about how we can be a blessing to other people. The base passage was Genesis 12:1-3 but we found a lot of Scripture to support this blessing lifestyle.

The B in BLESS means Begin with Prayer – make a list of those for whom you are praying on a regular basis - And He was saying to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest." – Luke 10:2

The L in BLESS is for Listen – discover who they are and where they are by asking questions and listening - This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; – James 1:19

The E in BLESS is for Eat – share a meal with someone each week in hopes of getting to know them better - And it happened that He was reclining at the table in his house, and many tax collectors and sinners were dining with Jesus and His disciples; for there were many of them, and they were following Him. – Mark 2:15

The First S in BLESS is for Serve – seeks ways to serve them in some way, demonstrating your love for them - For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many. – Mark 10:45

The Second S in BLESS is for Story – you have two stories to share: YOUR story (which is your testimony) and HIS story (which is the gospel, the plan of salvation) - 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. – Acts 1:8

The Masks We Wear - Romans 12:9-13

On October 31, Scott talked about the Masks We Wear, from Romans 12:9-13. It’s fun to pretend to be something we know we are not in real life. However, pretending to be someone or something we are not must never be a way of life, especially in the church. We tend to hide behind the masks we wear, because if you knew the real me, you wouldn't like me, and I'm not ready to take the risk of the pain of rejection.

M is for MEETING – we must be connected to one another relationally, socially, emotionally, and spiritually, and this is best done in the context of a small group experience.

A is for ACCOUNTABILITY – we must be connected to other followers of Christ who will hold us accountable for our spiritual life, marriage, and integrity.

S is for SACRIFICE – we know it will cost us something to live out our Christian faith. We live out our faith inside the church and outside in the community.

K is for KNOWLEDGE – we must seek to know all we can about living faithfully as a member of the body of Christ rather than believing that old saying, “ignorance is bliss.”

S is for SALVATION – we must embrace the fact that when we are saved by grace through faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross, we now have a responsibility to act on that faith (to live it out) in front of a lost and dying world.

Strengthening Your Mind - Philippians 4:4-9

On October 24, Scott continues Ken's series on The Mind Matters with a message on How to Strengthen Your Mind, from Philippians 4:4-9.

Here are five ways to build walls of protection around our minds:

1. THE WALL OF PRAISE (Philippians 4:4)
2. THE WALL OF PATIENCE (Philippians 4:5)
3. THE WALL OF PRAYER (Philippians 4:5b-7)
4. THE WALL OF PURITY (Philippians 4:8)
5. THE WALL OF PRACTICE (Philippians 4:9)

Changing Your Mind - Romans 12:1-2, Colossians 1:21-22

On October 17, Ken continues his fall teaching series on the Mind Matters with this message called, Changing Your Mind, from Romans 12:1-2, Colossians 1:21-22.

The Context of this Challenge: an absolute truth.

The Critical Nature of this Challenge: a significant moral dilemma.

The Challenge: the renewal of your mind.

The Mind Deceived - 2 Corinthians 11:3

On October 10, Ken continues his Fall series called, The Mind Matters, with this message, the Mind Deceived - 2 Corinthians 11:3

“But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.”

1. The Human Context (1-2)
2. A Warning Against Deception (3)

4 facts of deception

1. The Possibility of Deception  – but I am afraid . . . that you will be led astray
2. The Source of Deception – the serpent’s cunning
3. The Objective of Deception – leading you from devotion to Christ
4. The Location of Deception – your minds

Conclusion:  your sincere and pure devotion to Jesus

The Mind Under Attack - 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

On October 3, Ken continues his Fall teaching series, the Mind Matters, with a message called, "The Mind Under Attack" from 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 

1. There Exists Spiritual Battles

1) Spiritual Battles Are Personal 
- Coming from People
- Coming as Personal Accusations 

2) Spiritual Battles Call Forth Spiritual Weapons

2. The Mind Represents the Location of These Battles
1) Two Ways of Attack
- Arguments 
- High and Lofty Things 

2) Two Spiritual Responses
- Demolish 
- Take every thought captive in obedience to Christ

5 Irrefutable Facts of Church as Community - Ephesians 2:19-20, 4:11-13, Hebrews 3:13-14

On September 26, Ken talked about community on our special Celebrate Community Sunday.

5 IRREFUTABLE FACTS OF CHURCH AS COMMUNITY

1. We are a community as one new man (Ephesians 2:15-19a)
2. We are a community of supernatural existence (Ephesians 2:19-20)
3. We are a community that prioritized the presence of God (Ephesians 2:21-22)
4. We are a community fundamentally built upon the identity of Jesus Christ (Ephesians 4:11-13)
5. We are a community that genuinely expresses encouragement for one another (Hebrews 3:12-13)

ONENESS - Ephesians 2:19-20

¹⁹ Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, ²⁰ built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.

AUTHENTICITY - Ephesians 4:11-13

¹¹ So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, ¹² to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up ¹³ until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

ENCOURAGEMENT - Hebrews 3:13-14

¹³ But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. ¹⁴ We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction firmly to the very end.

The Mind of Christ - 1 Corinthians 2:16

On September 19, Ken continues a new teaching series called, MIND MATTERS, today's message is, The Mind of Christ, from 1 Corinthians 2:16.

“For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him.  But we have the mind of Christ.” 

Two Steps closer to the Mind of Christ in Your Life.

First, become more fully aware of the mind of Christ. 

1) To have the “mind of Christ” indicates that we understand God’s plan in the world. 

2) To have the “mind of Christ” indicates that we identify with Christ’s purpose “to seek and to save what was lost”
3) To have the mind of Christ indicates that we share Jesus’ perspective of ...

- Humility and obedience 
- Compassion 
- Prayerful and Relational Dependence Upon God 

Second, Intentionally Apply His Mind to Your Life. 

1) Build the Contrast (1 Corinthians 2:4-6)
2) Live by the reality of your salvation (1 Corinthians 2:7-9)  
3) Depend Upon the Spirit of God (1 Corinthians 2:10-15)

Conclusion:  The Mind of Christ