Evergreen Christian Community

The Big Idea: The purpose of everything is the Glory of God Exodus 33:15-23 Exodus 34:5-7 Understanding The Glory of God: 1. What is the GLORY of God? Isaiah 6:1-5 We were spiritually DEAD and legally GUILTY- it is the glory of God to redeem this reality. 2. Why is it the GOAL of everything? Isaiah 43:1-7 Ephesians 1:11-12 Romans 9:22-26 3. What is MY ROLE in the glory of God? Hebrews 1:1-3 Corinthians 4:3-6 God is most glorified in us when we are most SATISFIED IN HIM.

The Big Idea: It is all about Jesus. Colossians 2:6-15 It is important to always calibrate the tension between PHILOSOPHY, TRADITION, and CHRIST. 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Ephesians 2:1-10 Christ takes us from DEATH to LIFE and from POWERLESS to FULLY EMPOWERED Galatians 2:15-21 Ephesians 2:19-22 Colossians 3:1-4 Jesus has one request: “COME TO ME.” Matthew 11:28-30

The Big Idea: Your relationship with God is being built on faith alone. Romans 4:1-8 Two Things To Know About Faith: 1. Faith is a GIFT from GOD 2. Faith is a REQUIREMENT to walk with God. James 2:21-24 Hebrews 11:6-31 The Four Expressions Abraham’s Faith: 1. A PILGRIM faith 2. A PATIENT faith 3. A POWERFUL faith 4. A PERSEVERING faith How Faith Grows: Faith comes from THE WORD OF GOD. - Romans 10:17 Faith is made complete by what you DO.

Big Idea: We are free to live for God because of His grace alone. Ephesians 2:4-10 1. Your SALVATION is a gift of grace. John 3:16-18 We receive grace through FAITH. Romans 10:17 2. The playing field has been LEVELED. Philippians 2:12 Romans 12.1-2 3. God created you to do GOOD WORKS. Ephesians 2:10 1 John 4:19 James 2:14-18 You are the WORKMANSHIP of God. 1 Corinthians 15:9-11

Big Idea- The Word of God is THE foundation of the Christian faith. 2 Peter 1:3-11 (p. 1051) Why You Need God’s Word in Your Life Today: The Word is AUTHORITATIVE. - Psalm 119 The Word READS YOU. - Hebrews 4:12 - The Word is WISDOM. - Matthew 7:24-27 - Psalm 19:7-13 The Word is your CONCEALED CARRY. - Matthew 4:1-10 - Ephesians 4:17 - 2 Timothy 3:16-17

THE BIG IDEA: Unity empowers us and division destroys us. Psalm 133:1-3 • Unity is JOB ONE for followers of Jesus Proverbs 6:16-19 • Unity is like God’s ANOINTING Exodus 30:22-33 • It makes us HOLY • It gives us HEALING • Unity is the WATER that gives LIFE in every season • Unity is our most powerful WITNESS John 13:35. • It is not our job to be right - it’s our job to make the RELATIONSHIP right.

The Big Idea: God is not fair and you should thank Him for that. Psalm 130:1-8 Introduction: Life is NOT FAIR. 1. The way He LISTENS. - Psalm 50:15 2. The way He FORGIVES. - Romans 3:23 - Romans 6:23 3. The way He HEALS. - Psalm 130:5-6 4. The way He EMPOWERS abundant redemption. - Joel 2:25

Psalm 127:1-2 (p. 533) Big Idea: God’s role is more important than all our efforts. The VANITY of human effort- It only matters if God is in it. Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 (p. 572) Trusting in God means ENTRUSTING to God. Psalm 20:7 (p. 472) The temptation is to be BUSY, and think it’s PRODUCTIVE. Psalm 127:2 (p. 533) Colossians 3:23 (p. 1017) Psalm 62:5 (p. 494)

The Big Idea: When times are tough the most important decision to make is who to trust. Psalm 121 (p. 531) Where do you look when you are AFRAID? Three Reasons You Can Confidently Look to God: 1. He who keeps you stable NEVER SLEEPS 2. He is your ready SHELTER for every season. 3. He is the GUARDIAN for your SOUL.

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THE BIG IDEA: Your parenting assignment lasts a lifetime and is packed with potential, so never, never, never give up. Deuteronomy 6:1-9 (p. 155) Ephesians 6:1-8 (p. 1009) Colossians 3:20-24 (p. 1016) Proverbs 22:6 (p. 561) Jim’s Personal Call To Dads: - Don’t be PASSIVE. - FIGHT for them relentlessly. - STAY IN THE GAME to the end