Pastor Tony Ashmore continues the series "Are We There Yet?" with part 3 in this Sunday service.
Are We There Yet? Part 3
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Sunday, September 26, 2010
www.mylifegatechurch.com
Sermon Notes:
Are We There Yet?
Navigating the Parenting Journey
Proverbs 22:6 (AMP) Train up a child in the way he should go [and in keeping with his individual gift or bent], and when he is old he will not depart from it.
(Message) Point your kids in the right direction—when they're old they won't be lost.
How to Mess Up Your Kid (Location 645 from Young)
Don’t do any of the following and your children will face more struggles than needed. Don’t let “I don’t want to” stop you from being a parent.
- Psalm 55:10--“the enemy ‘in-a-me’
- Galatians 5:19-22 “When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, 21 envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.”
- Default condition of humanity is hell. (What about babies, small children who die? Romans 7:9 “At one time I lived without understanding the law. But when I learned the command not to covet, for instance, the power of sin came to life, and I died.”)
John 14:6 “Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.”
There is 1 way to parent-God’s way. Jesus is not only the way to Heaven—He is The Way for great life, great marriage, great kids. Real life is found when we find the Father of Life and we will not find Him except through Jesus. The biggest key to having rich and satisfying life is understanding you will only have it in Jesus.
Model Godliness and Faith: Genesis 12:8 Abraham pitched his tent and built his altar. Model trust in God rather than trust in our culture.
1. Attitude—Yours, not the kids’.
a. Be purposeful and passionate about being a parent. Embrace it. Honor it.
b. A good teacher is a good learner. (2Timothy 3:14-15)
c. Recognize the seasons and receive the grace for that season.
d. Consistent
2. Good Times:
a. Create memories
b. Catch them doing it right
c. Laugh a lot together
3. Reverence, Respect and Obedience. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Psalm 111:10, Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 9:10
a. Control the tongue
b. Priorities
c. Respect is a gift—give it away
4. Effective Boundaries—Define the playing field clearly and you get to spend more time being a cheerleader and less being a referee.
5. Adolescence—Don’t just endure it, understand it.
a. Half Child, Half Adult: the parent is identified with the “child” part they are trying to separate themselves from.
b. When you try to be like them (talking, dressing, habits) you defeat what they are trying to do—find their identity as an adult. Help them grow up with healthy boundaries and Godly wisdom.
c. Listen (example: Jose and Earnesto from Houston—gangs and guns)
6. Time: Kids need PALs not peers
a. Present: Scheduled, Spontaneous, Spectator and Special
b. Available: Be interruptible
c. Listen beyond the words
7. Kiss and Tell (1 Corinthian 13)
a. Love is an action not just words
b. Love and Acceptance, Repentance and Forgiveness
8. Intentional—not casual, not passive, not ‘whatever’
a. 3 things you should model:
i. Lifetime love affair with Jesus
ii. Lifetime love affair with spouse
iii. Lifetime love affair with kids
b. Practice the Jesus method of Training (Proverbs 22:6): Watch me do it; Do it with me; I watch you do it; You do it alone.
9. Discipline Proverbs 10:17 “People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray.”
a. Discipline is the “essential positive plus the necessary negative”.
b. Ladder Method: (conversation linking all 3)
i. Boundaries
ii. Consequences
iii. Principles
c. Relationship is key: Rules without Relationship = Rebellion
i. Authoritarian: Discipline with no relationship results in angry, frustrated, confused, silent
ii. Permissive: Relationship with no discipline results in self-centered, irresponsible, manipulative
iii. Indifferent: no relationship or discipline results in demanding, aggressive and no self-control
d. Ways to Discipline:
i. Verbal: Attack the behavior, never the child. “Good choice instead of Good boy”. Reinforce what you want instead of what you don’t want.
ii. Restrictions/Grounding: Be seen as the “Giver back” instead of the “Taker away”
iii. Hands-off: Keep them safe but allow them to reap what they sow
iv. Hands-on: The “Rod Principle”—used by a shepherd to redirect sheep onto the narrow path leading to life and safety
1. Using the Rod scripturally:
a. Last resort not a quick fix
b. Controls in place (# of licks defined; defined equipment)
c. Private not public
d. Age limits: 18 mos to puberty
e. Explained before and after
f. Only for willful rebellious violation of a clearly understood rule
Sunday, September 26, 2010
09/22/10 - Faith Like A Child - Jay Mann
Jay Mann teaches on "Faith Like A Child" in this Wednesday service.
Faith Like A Child
Jay Mann
Sunday, September 22, 2010
www.mylifegatechurch.com
Sermon Notes:
Faith Like A Child
Scripture: Mark 4:35-41
Introduction: Story of Logan and his fear of storms, how he comes running to our room for comfort and protection. He feels safe just knowing that we are there in the bed with him..
1. As adults, what do we put our faith in?
a. Car will start
b. Seatbelt or airbags will work in an accident
c. Our bed will hold us when we jump into it
d. We don’t lay awake at night wondering and worrying if these things will work
2. Read Mark 4:35-41
a. Great storm (amplified bible – storm of hurricane proportion)
b. Jesus is sleeping
c. 12 Barney Fifes bailing water and patching holes
d. Teacher, do you care if we drown?
i. How many times have we said that?
e. Jesus calms the storms with four words
f. Do you STILL have no faith
i. They had seen many miracles performed by Jesus
g. Do you think he was really sleeping?
i. Maybe he was praying that they would have faith
3. Jesus never abandons those who get on the boat with him
a. He never bails out on us
b. He stays in the boat with us making sure that the storm passes
4. What do you put your faith in?
a. The boat with Jesus
b. Outside the boat drowning
Closing: Sleeping or waking Jesus loves you with a love that will not let you go. Sleeping or waking Jesus is the ruler of the winds and the waves. He WILL calm the storm in HIS time, and in HIS way.
Faith Like A Child
Jay Mann
Sunday, September 22, 2010
www.mylifegatechurch.com
Sermon Notes:
Faith Like A Child
Scripture: Mark 4:35-41
Introduction: Story of Logan and his fear of storms, how he comes running to our room for comfort and protection. He feels safe just knowing that we are there in the bed with him..
1. As adults, what do we put our faith in?
a. Car will start
b. Seatbelt or airbags will work in an accident
c. Our bed will hold us when we jump into it
d. We don’t lay awake at night wondering and worrying if these things will work
2. Read Mark 4:35-41
a. Great storm (amplified bible – storm of hurricane proportion)
b. Jesus is sleeping
c. 12 Barney Fifes bailing water and patching holes
d. Teacher, do you care if we drown?
i. How many times have we said that?
e. Jesus calms the storms with four words
f. Do you STILL have no faith
i. They had seen many miracles performed by Jesus
g. Do you think he was really sleeping?
i. Maybe he was praying that they would have faith
3. Jesus never abandons those who get on the boat with him
a. He never bails out on us
b. He stays in the boat with us making sure that the storm passes
4. What do you put your faith in?
a. The boat with Jesus
b. Outside the boat drowning
Closing: Sleeping or waking Jesus loves you with a love that will not let you go. Sleeping or waking Jesus is the ruler of the winds and the waves. He WILL calm the storm in HIS time, and in HIS way.
Monday, September 20, 2010
09/19/10 - Are We There Yet PT2 - Pastor Tony Ashmore
Pastor Tony Ashmore continues the series "Are We There Yet?" with part 2 in this Sunday service.
Are We There Yet? Part 2
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Sunday, September 19, 2010
www.mylifegatechurch.com
Sermon Notes:
Are We There Yet?
Navigating the Parenting Journey
Proverbs 22:6 (AMP) Train up a child in the way he should go [and in keeping with his individual gift or bent], and when he is old he will not depart from it.
(Message) Point your kids in the right direction—when they're old they won't be lost.
Genesis 18:19 “I have singled him out so that he will direct his sons and their families to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just. Then I will do for Abraham all that I have promised.”
This series is not just about parenting, it is about being parented. As adults, we must make sure we are allowing God to parent us. Along the way we have developed habits, world views, coping skills that may not line up with His Word and His plans for us. In this series we will hear some things that may challenge those things and we must be His children and let Him father us by bringing correction and discipline so we can then lead others.
The other big key to this series is it requires us to lead, to model these behaviors. Our children must see us leading the way. It is easier to lead than to drive and the results are much better (example of leading cows to the barn or driving them—you step in a lot of mess, you get kicked and the view is not too good).
G.P.S. (God’s Parenting System)
Luke 2:52 Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people.
1. Wisdom=Understanding God’s Plans for Your Life (Colossians 2:2-4)
a. A solid foundation—Psalm 111
b. Tune your ears—Proverbs 2:1-2
c. The foolishness of this world’s wisdom—1 Corinthians 2:6
2. Stature=Maturing and Living Long, Growing up not just Growing old (Luke 8:14)
a. Rules, Rewards, Discipline, Responsibility (Proverbs 10:17—the key is pointing the way to “pathway to life”)
b. Innocence—1 Corinthians 14:20
c. Winning your battles—1 John 2:14
d. Independence vs. Freedom: God-dependent is freedom. Self-dependent is pride. Proverbs 3:2
3. Favor with God=The Grace Life (Galatians 1:15; 4:9-10)
a. Relationship not religion—Romans 5:11
b. God is for us—Jeremiah 29:11
c. Grace vs. works—Romans 11:6
4. Favor with People=Social Skills (Proverbs 18:24)
a. Servant leadership and making friends—Luke 22:26
b. Manners—Ephesians 5:4
c. Boundaries—Jude 1:6 (Prison interviews)
The Target of our Journey—one of the purposes of our relationships: Godly Seed
Malachi 2:15 “Didn’t the LORD make you one with your wife? In body and spirit you are his. And what does he want? Godly children from your union. So guard your heart”
Are We There Yet? Part 2
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Sunday, September 19, 2010
www.mylifegatechurch.com
Sermon Notes:
Are We There Yet?
Navigating the Parenting Journey
Proverbs 22:6 (AMP) Train up a child in the way he should go [and in keeping with his individual gift or bent], and when he is old he will not depart from it.
(Message) Point your kids in the right direction—when they're old they won't be lost.
Genesis 18:19 “I have singled him out so that he will direct his sons and their families to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just. Then I will do for Abraham all that I have promised.”
This series is not just about parenting, it is about being parented. As adults, we must make sure we are allowing God to parent us. Along the way we have developed habits, world views, coping skills that may not line up with His Word and His plans for us. In this series we will hear some things that may challenge those things and we must be His children and let Him father us by bringing correction and discipline so we can then lead others.
The other big key to this series is it requires us to lead, to model these behaviors. Our children must see us leading the way. It is easier to lead than to drive and the results are much better (example of leading cows to the barn or driving them—you step in a lot of mess, you get kicked and the view is not too good).
G.P.S. (God’s Parenting System)
Luke 2:52 Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people.
1. Wisdom=Understanding God’s Plans for Your Life (Colossians 2:2-4)
a. A solid foundation—Psalm 111
b. Tune your ears—Proverbs 2:1-2
c. The foolishness of this world’s wisdom—1 Corinthians 2:6
2. Stature=Maturing and Living Long, Growing up not just Growing old (Luke 8:14)
a. Rules, Rewards, Discipline, Responsibility (Proverbs 10:17—the key is pointing the way to “pathway to life”)
b. Innocence—1 Corinthians 14:20
c. Winning your battles—1 John 2:14
d. Independence vs. Freedom: God-dependent is freedom. Self-dependent is pride. Proverbs 3:2
3. Favor with God=The Grace Life (Galatians 1:15; 4:9-10)
a. Relationship not religion—Romans 5:11
b. God is for us—Jeremiah 29:11
c. Grace vs. works—Romans 11:6
4. Favor with People=Social Skills (Proverbs 18:24)
a. Servant leadership and making friends—Luke 22:26
b. Manners—Ephesians 5:4
c. Boundaries—Jude 1:6 (Prison interviews)
The Target of our Journey—one of the purposes of our relationships: Godly Seed
Malachi 2:15 “Didn’t the LORD make you one with your wife? In body and spirit you are his. And what does he want? Godly children from your union. So guard your heart”
09/15/10 - What's A Party Without Gifts PT7 - Everett Spencer
Everett Spencer continues the series "What's A Party Without Gifts?" with part 7 in this Wednesday service.
What's A Party Without Gifts? Part 7
Everett Spencer
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
www.mylifegatechurch.com
What's A Party Without Gifts? Part 7
Everett Spencer
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
www.mylifegatechurch.com
09/12/10 - LifeGate Day / Are We There Yet PT1 - Pastor Tony Ashmore
Pastor Tony Ashmore begins a new series on parenting entitled "Are We There Yet?" in this Sunday service.
LifeGate Day / Are We There Yet? Part 1
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Sunday, September 12, 2010
www.mylifegatechurch.com
Sermon Notes:
Are We There Yet?
Navigating the Parenting Journey
Proverbs 22:6 (AMP) Train up a child in the way he should go [and in keeping with his individual gift or bent], and when he is old he will not depart from it.
(Message) Point your kids in the right direction—when they're old they won't be lost.
Ephesians 6:1-4 Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. 2 “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: 3 If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.” 4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.
Luke 2:52 Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people.
LifeGate Day / Are We There Yet? Part 1
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Sunday, September 12, 2010
www.mylifegatechurch.com
Sermon Notes:
Are We There Yet?
Navigating the Parenting Journey
Proverbs 22:6 (AMP) Train up a child in the way he should go [and in keeping with his individual gift or bent], and when he is old he will not depart from it.
(Message) Point your kids in the right direction—when they're old they won't be lost.
Ephesians 6:1-4 Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. 2 “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: 3 If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.” 4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.
Luke 2:52 Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people.
09/08/10 - What's A Party Without Gifts PT6 - Pastor Tony Ashmore
Pastor Tony Ashmore continues the series "What's A Party Without Gifts?" with part 6 in this Wednesday service.
What's A Party Without Gifts? Part 6
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
www.mylifegatechurch.com
What's A Party Without Gifts? Part 6
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
www.mylifegatechurch.com
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
09/05/10 - Connect With Your Destiny - Pastor Tony Ashmore
Pastor Tony Ashmore teaches on "Connect With Your Destiny" in this vision Sunday service.
Connect With Your Destiny
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Sunday, September 5, 2010
www.churchatmirrorlake.com
Sermon Notes:
The Church, The Gospel, Our Destiny
1 Timothy 3:14-16 “I am writing these things to you now, even though I hope to be with you soon, 15 so that if I am delayed, you will know how people must conduct themselves in the household of God. This is the church of the living God, which is the pillar and foundation of the truth.
16 Without question, this is the great mystery of our faith: Christ was revealed in a human body and vindicated by the Spirit. He was seen by angels and announced to the nations. He was believed in throughout the world and taken to heaven in glory.”
Connect with Your Destiny
1. The Law of Retribution for sin (the law of sin and death) is confirmed by our conscience. We know it is the truth. The result of sin is our separation from God, thus the elimination of our destiny.
Romans 5:12 “When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned.”
Hebrews 2:3 (AMP) “How shall we escape [appropriate retribution] if we neglect and refuse to pay attention to such a great salvation [as is now offered to us, letting it drift past us forever]? For it was declared at first by the Lord [Himself], and it was confirmed to us and proved to be real and genuine by those who personally heard [Him speak].”
2. For the Christian, our account has been settled once and for all. The law of retribution will not cease but has already been executed for us at Calvary. All my sins—past, present and future—were covered by Calvary!
John 5:24 “I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.”
3. Peace, instead of guilt, is mine through the knowledge that my sins have been judged and punished in Christ!
Galatians 3:13 “But Christ has rescued us from the curse pronounced by the law. When he was hung on the cross, he took upon himself the curse for our wrongdoing. For it is written in the Scriptures, “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”
John 14:27 “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”
4. By faith, in spite of my doubts and fears, I lay hold of the free gift (at great cost to Him) of my rightness with God.
Romans 5:16 “And the result of God’s gracious gift is very different from the result of that one man’s sin. For Adam’s sin led to condemnation, but God’s free gift leads to our being made right with God, even though we are guilty of many sins.”
5. If I understand this salvation given to me, then my love demands I love for Him and unto Him as an act of gratitude and thankfulness.
2 Corinthians 5:14 “Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life.”
1 Corinthians 8:6 “But we know that there is only one God, the Father, who created everything, and we live for him. And there is only one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom God made everything and through whom we have been given life.”
How? Love, Serve, Reach, Grow, Connect
Our vision as a church is to share the Life-Giving Message of Jesus with West Georgia and the world.
Our mission, the way we will do that, is by providing an environment where people can easily Love, Serve, Reach, Grow and Connect. Our destiny, personally and as a church, is found in loving, serving, reaching and growing. Note that love, serve, reach and grow will only happen when we connect. So, in essence, our mission is to connect so we can find and accomplish our destiny.
1. Connect to a local church. Learn and practice the ways of God.
2. Connect relationally to like-minded people. We are made to be social, in the image of God. We need to make life-long friends who will empower destiny.
3. Connect to your ministry. We need to know our gifts and connect to them to serve. Finding fulfillment and fulfilling destiny.
Some ways we empower this as a church:
- Connect Groups: Dinner, SOAP, Interest
- Growth Track
- Weekend Celebrations
- Ministry Teams
- Wednesday nights
- New enhancement---LifeCoaches
Connect With Your Destiny
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Sunday, September 5, 2010
www.churchatmirrorlake.com
Sermon Notes:
The Church, The Gospel, Our Destiny
1 Timothy 3:14-16 “I am writing these things to you now, even though I hope to be with you soon, 15 so that if I am delayed, you will know how people must conduct themselves in the household of God. This is the church of the living God, which is the pillar and foundation of the truth.
16 Without question, this is the great mystery of our faith: Christ was revealed in a human body and vindicated by the Spirit. He was seen by angels and announced to the nations. He was believed in throughout the world and taken to heaven in glory.”
Connect with Your Destiny
1. The Law of Retribution for sin (the law of sin and death) is confirmed by our conscience. We know it is the truth. The result of sin is our separation from God, thus the elimination of our destiny.
Romans 5:12 “When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned.”
Hebrews 2:3 (AMP) “How shall we escape [appropriate retribution] if we neglect and refuse to pay attention to such a great salvation [as is now offered to us, letting it drift past us forever]? For it was declared at first by the Lord [Himself], and it was confirmed to us and proved to be real and genuine by those who personally heard [Him speak].”
2. For the Christian, our account has been settled once and for all. The law of retribution will not cease but has already been executed for us at Calvary. All my sins—past, present and future—were covered by Calvary!
John 5:24 “I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.”
3. Peace, instead of guilt, is mine through the knowledge that my sins have been judged and punished in Christ!
Galatians 3:13 “But Christ has rescued us from the curse pronounced by the law. When he was hung on the cross, he took upon himself the curse for our wrongdoing. For it is written in the Scriptures, “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”
John 14:27 “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”
4. By faith, in spite of my doubts and fears, I lay hold of the free gift (at great cost to Him) of my rightness with God.
Romans 5:16 “And the result of God’s gracious gift is very different from the result of that one man’s sin. For Adam’s sin led to condemnation, but God’s free gift leads to our being made right with God, even though we are guilty of many sins.”
5. If I understand this salvation given to me, then my love demands I love for Him and unto Him as an act of gratitude and thankfulness.
2 Corinthians 5:14 “Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life.”
1 Corinthians 8:6 “But we know that there is only one God, the Father, who created everything, and we live for him. And there is only one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom God made everything and through whom we have been given life.”
How? Love, Serve, Reach, Grow, Connect
Our vision as a church is to share the Life-Giving Message of Jesus with West Georgia and the world.
Our mission, the way we will do that, is by providing an environment where people can easily Love, Serve, Reach, Grow and Connect. Our destiny, personally and as a church, is found in loving, serving, reaching and growing. Note that love, serve, reach and grow will only happen when we connect. So, in essence, our mission is to connect so we can find and accomplish our destiny.
1. Connect to a local church. Learn and practice the ways of God.
2. Connect relationally to like-minded people. We are made to be social, in the image of God. We need to make life-long friends who will empower destiny.
3. Connect to your ministry. We need to know our gifts and connect to them to serve. Finding fulfillment and fulfilling destiny.
Some ways we empower this as a church:
- Connect Groups: Dinner, SOAP, Interest
- Growth Track
- Weekend Celebrations
- Ministry Teams
- Wednesday nights
- New enhancement---LifeCoaches
09/01/10 - What's A Party Without Gifts PT5 - Pastor Tony Ashmore
Pastor Tony Ashmore continues the series "What's A Party Without Gifts?" with part 5 in this Wednesday service.
What's A Party Without Gifts? Part 5
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
www.churchatmirrorlake.com
What's A Party Without Gifts? Part 5
Pastor Tony Ashmore
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
www.churchatmirrorlake.com
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