Everett Spencer continues the series "Relationships 101" in this Wednesday evening celebration.Relationships 101 PT5
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
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Sunday, September 2, 2012
08/29/12 - Relationships 101 PT5 - Everett Spencer
Everett Spencer continues the series "Relationships 101" in this Wednesday evening celebration.Relationships 101 PT5
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
www.mylifegatechurch.com
Listen now: Download today's podcast
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
08/15/12 - Relationships 101 PT3 - Everett Spencer
Relationships 101 PT3
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
www.mylifegatechurch.com
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
06/03/12 - Vision Sunday - Everett Spencer
Vision Sunday
Everett Spencer
Sunday, June 03, 2012
www.mylifegatechurch.com
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Sermon Notes:
Vision Sunday
LGC Vision Statement: We are a regional church sharing the life-giving message of Jesus with West Georgia and the world.
Define what it means to be a “regional church”
Acts 1:8 – But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Mark 16:15 & 20— And then He told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone… and they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following…
Regional Churches…
1. See the great commission as a commandment
(In other words we know the church is the hope of the world and we know that this gospel must be preached everywhere without compromise)
2. Express His personality (Pastor Tony has been explaining to us what it means to take the LORD’s name in vain-we know we represent Christ and we do it with passion) Exhibit His Power (the power that works in us to change us into His image, the power for the miraculous and the power to love one another) & Extend His Kingdom (this is why we plant churches locally, nationally & around the world)
3. Regional churches grow in a healthy & consistent way (Mark 4)
Our Core Values: (Healthy)
Life-giving, Christ-Centered, Spirit-Empowered, Team Ministry, Ministry of Excellence, Have Fun
4. Regional churches avoid “small church mentality”
Through connecting & serving
1 Corinthians 12:27—You are the Body of Christ and members in particular.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
04/25/12 - The Power of God Without Nutty, Fruity, or Flaky - Everett Spencer
Everett Spencer teaches about "The Power of God Without Nutty, Fruity, or Flaky" in this Wednesday evening celebration.The Power of God Without Nutty, Fruity, or Flaky
Everett Spencer
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
www.mylifegatechurch.com
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
03/28/12 - Life Giving Culture Under Assault - Everett Spencer
Everett Spencer teaches on "Life Giving Culture Under Assault" in this Wednesday evening celebration.Life Giving Culture Under Assault
Everett Spencer
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
www.mylifegatechurch.com
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Monday, April 11, 2011
04/10/11 - Power of Permission Evangelism - Everett Spencer
Everett Spencer teaches on "The Power of Permission Evangelism" in this Sunday morning service.
The Power of Permission Evangelism
Everett Spencer
Sunday, April 10, 2011
www.mylifegatechurch.com
Sermon Notes:
The Power of Permission Evangelism
(How to be a “closer” for the Kingdom)
Acts 1:8
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
The bible makes it clear (Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15) that it is the responsibility of every believer to "be witnesses" for Christ. However, only about 10% of the entire Christian population has the gift of evangelism. The other 90%, myself included, are usually left to deal with the awkward feelings that come with wanting to fulfill this part of our purpose but not knowing how or what to do.
There are primarily two types of evangelism used in the bible:
Confrontational Evangelism
Though confrontational evangelism is used only in select situations throughout the New Testament it seems to be the style used most prominently at times in the modern "church" (referring to the church at large). This form of "preaching" is used by Jesus, Peter and Paul, usually to confront attitudes of self sufficiency, self righteousness or religious pride. It should be noted that in the ministry of Jesus there aren't many, if any at all, conversions associated with this style of evangelism.
Permission Evangelism
Permission evangelism is the tool the Holy Spirit gives to those of us who aren't in the 10% gifted to be evangelist.
Acts 8:26
Lessons from Philip's experience:
1. Hear, distinguish and obey God's voice - At least twice in the text Philip hears the voice of the Lord and respond
29 The Holy Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and walk along beside the carriage.”
2. Position yourself as He directs - Philip gets into place and waits for further instructions
Vs - 30 Philip ran over and heard the man reading from the prophet Isaiah. Philip asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?”
3. Be courageous - The word "courageous" in Hebrew (as it's used in Joshua 1:6-9) means "to be alert". Philip was alert and seized an opportunity with a simple question "do you understand what you're reading?"
4. Respond to their need - Philip quickly joins the eunuch and sits with him
Vs - 31 The man replied, “How can I, unless someone instructs me?” And he urged Philip to come up into the carriage and sit with him.
5. Start where they are - Philip started with the same scripture
34 The eunuch asked Philip, “Tell me, was the prophet talking about himself or someone else?” 35 So beginning with this same Scripture, Philip told him the Good News about Jesus.
6. Do life with them - As you share in their life and them in yours be prepared for the "big ask", the eunuch asked Philip to baptize him
36 As they rode along, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “Look! There’s some water! Why can’t I be baptized?” 38 He ordered the carriage to stop, and they went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.
Why words aren't important:
Your actions are speaking so loudly, I can’t hear the words coming out of your mouth!!!
1 Corinthians 3:1-3
...Your very lives are a letter that anyone can read by just looking at you. Christ himself wrote it—not with ink, but with God's living Spirit; not chiseled into stone, but carved into human lives—and we publish it. (Message Bible)
Matt 5:16
In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
*All Scriptures quoted from the New Living Translation, except where otherwise noted
The Power of Permission Evangelism
Everett Spencer
Sunday, April 10, 2011
www.mylifegatechurch.com
Sermon Notes:
The Power of Permission Evangelism
(How to be a “closer” for the Kingdom)
Acts 1:8
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
The bible makes it clear (Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15) that it is the responsibility of every believer to "be witnesses" for Christ. However, only about 10% of the entire Christian population has the gift of evangelism. The other 90%, myself included, are usually left to deal with the awkward feelings that come with wanting to fulfill this part of our purpose but not knowing how or what to do.
There are primarily two types of evangelism used in the bible:
Confrontational Evangelism
Though confrontational evangelism is used only in select situations throughout the New Testament it seems to be the style used most prominently at times in the modern "church" (referring to the church at large). This form of "preaching" is used by Jesus, Peter and Paul, usually to confront attitudes of self sufficiency, self righteousness or religious pride. It should be noted that in the ministry of Jesus there aren't many, if any at all, conversions associated with this style of evangelism.
Permission Evangelism
Permission evangelism is the tool the Holy Spirit gives to those of us who aren't in the 10% gifted to be evangelist.
Acts 8:26
Lessons from Philip's experience:
1. Hear, distinguish and obey God's voice - At least twice in the text Philip hears the voice of the Lord and respond
29 The Holy Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and walk along beside the carriage.”
2. Position yourself as He directs - Philip gets into place and waits for further instructions
Vs - 30 Philip ran over and heard the man reading from the prophet Isaiah. Philip asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?”
3. Be courageous - The word "courageous" in Hebrew (as it's used in Joshua 1:6-9) means "to be alert". Philip was alert and seized an opportunity with a simple question "do you understand what you're reading?"
4. Respond to their need - Philip quickly joins the eunuch and sits with him
Vs - 31 The man replied, “How can I, unless someone instructs me?” And he urged Philip to come up into the carriage and sit with him.
5. Start where they are - Philip started with the same scripture
34 The eunuch asked Philip, “Tell me, was the prophet talking about himself or someone else?” 35 So beginning with this same Scripture, Philip told him the Good News about Jesus.
6. Do life with them - As you share in their life and them in yours be prepared for the "big ask", the eunuch asked Philip to baptize him
36 As they rode along, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “Look! There’s some water! Why can’t I be baptized?” 38 He ordered the carriage to stop, and they went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.
Why words aren't important:
Your actions are speaking so loudly, I can’t hear the words coming out of your mouth!!!
1 Corinthians 3:1-3
...Your very lives are a letter that anyone can read by just looking at you. Christ himself wrote it—not with ink, but with God's living Spirit; not chiseled into stone, but carved into human lives—and we publish it. (Message Bible)
Matt 5:16
In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
*All Scriptures quoted from the New Living Translation, except where otherwise noted
Monday, November 29, 2010
11/28/10 - The Pain of Loss - Everett Spencer
Everett Spencer continues the series "Pain Killer" with part 3, "The Pain of Loss" in this Sunday service.
Pain Killer: The Pain of Loss
Everett Spencer
Sunday, November 28, 2010
www.mylifegatechurch.com
Sermon Notes:
The Pain of Loss
This is the third installment in the series “Pain Killers”, lessons one and two were taught by Pastor Tony “The Pain of Suffering” & “The Pain of Rejection”.
Loss is something everyone will experience at some point in their lives whether it’s the loss of a job or business, a friendship, a marriage through divorce or the most devastating the loss of a life to death. There are 2 spirits associated with loss: death and grief. They travel together and seek to circumvent the natural process of grieving and trap a person in one of the stages of grief. We all know someone who has not been able to recover from the pain of loss and that pain now defines his/her life. Anytime our life becomes defined by anything other than the Word of God, we have fallen prey to a “stronghold”. Strongholds are spiritual oppression designed to stop us from having the rich and satisfying life promised by Jesus and from fulfilling our God-given destiny. The spirit of grief has sidelined many believers, trapping them in a downward spiral of depression, despair and darkness.
There are 5 stages of grief:
Denial, bargaining, anger, depression and acceptance everyone experiencing loss will go through some or all of the stages.
Grief was dealt with at the Cross
…A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief…4 Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. 5 But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed…6And the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. 7 He was oppressed and He was afflicted…
Isaiah 53:3-7
37 He took Peter and Zebedee’s two sons, James and John, and he became anguished and distressed. 38 He told them, “My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”
Matt. 26:37-38
Jesus Grieved
At the death of His friend Lazarus
Jn. 11:30-35
The tale of two father’s grief
33 Their father recognized it immediately. “Yes,” he said, “it is my son’s robe. A wild animal must have eaten him. Joseph has clearly been torn to pieces!” 34 Then Jacob tore his clothes and dressed himself in burlap. He mourned deeply for his son for a long time. 35 His family all tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “I will go to my grave mourning for my son,” he would say, and then he would weep.
Gen. 37:33-35, Rev. 2:4
…He went without food and lay all night on the bare ground. 17 The elders of his household pleaded with him to get up and eat with them, but he refused. 18 Then on the seventh day the child died. David’s advisers were afraid to tell him. “He wouldn’t listen to reason while the child was ill,” they said. “What drastic thing will he do when we tell him the child is dead?” 19 When David saw them whispering, he realized what had happened. “Is the child dead?” he asked. “Yes,” they replied, “he is dead.” 20 Then David got up from the ground, washed himself, put on lotions, and changed his clothes. He went to the Tabernacle and worshiped the LORD. After that, he returned to the palace and was served food and ate. 21 His advisers were amazed. “We don’t understand you,” they told him. “While the child was still living, you wept and refused to eat. But now that the child is dead, you have stopped your mourning and are eating again.” 22 David replied, “I fasted and wept while the child was alive, for I said, ‘Perhaps the LORD will be gracious to me and let the child live.’ 23 But why should I fast when he is dead? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him one day, but he cannot return to me.” 24 Then David comforted Bathsheba, his wife, and slept with her…
2 Sam. 12:16-24
Steps to Healing from a Spirit of Grief
1) INSTEAD OF IGNORING, I WILL FACE IT HONESTLY.
David noticed that his servants were whispering among themselves and he realized the child was dead. ‘Is the child dead?’ he asked. ‘Yes,’ they replied, ‘he is dead.’ 2 Samuel 12:19
2) INSTEAD OF BLAMING, I WILL TRUST GOD, UNDERSTANDING HE IS THE GIVER OF LIFE, NOT THE AUTHOR OF DEATH. GOD CAN HANDLE MY QUESTIONS AND MY ANGER. HE WILL NOT LEAVE ME OR FORSAKE ME.
Then David got up from the ground. After he had washed, put on lotions and changed his clothes, he went into the house of the LORD and worshiped. 2 Samuel 12:20
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
3) INSTEAD OF WITHDRAWING, I WILL SHARE MY PAIN. I WILL SHARE IT WITH GOD, RELYING ON THE COMFORTER MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. I WILL SHARE IT WITH FRIENDS WHO ENCOURAGE ME WITH HIS WORD.
Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba… 2 Samuel 12:24
Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
Scriptures that comfort
He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” Revelation 21:4
Those who have been ransomed by the LORD will return. They will enter Jerusalem singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Sorrow and mourning will disappear, and they will be filled with joy and gladness Isaiah 35:10
13-14And regarding the question, friends, that has come up about what happens to those already dead and buried, we don't want you in the dark any longer. First off, you must not carry on over them like people who have nothing to look forward to, as if the grave were the last word. Since Jesus died and broke loose from the grave, God will most certainly bring back to life those who died in Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 4:13
Here are four keys from the Bible and Christian psychology that provide help in dealing with ambiguous loss:
1. Be Resilient
Losses happen in this life—we have to accept that. And when bad things happen we can’t always answer the question “Why?” So to some extent we have to develop a level of comfort with the questions of life. Don’t try to explain everything. Don’t attempt to make everything fit neatly. Resilience enables us to experience loss and be able to bounce back. That’s the key—being resilient enough to bounce back. Being resilient is a gritty determination to survive. We may be knocked down, but a resilient attitude says that God is in charge, He controls what happens to us, and He will supply the grace we need to handle our challenges.
2. Be Engaged
To get through a loss you have to acknowledge that you have had a loss. Counselors suggest writing down your losses so you can come to grips with them. You may need the help of a professional therapist. If so, get help. Then devise a way to appropriately grieve the loss—whether the loss is a person, a relationship, an expectation—whatever. The important thing is that you determine not to stay in the grief; you have to move on. Reengage with life and people. Moving on may mean that you have to forgive and refuse to live with bitterness and resentment. The key is being engaged rather than isolated and withdrawn.
3. Be Disciplined
Ambiguous loss opens the door for fearfulness, loss of control, and pain to invade the thoughts and emotions. It takes discipline to resist being afraid, angry, and feeling helpless. Here is where the spiritual disciplines of consistent prayer, Bible study, devotion, and worship are so therapeutic. These disciplines are basic but necessary for spiritual life and recovery after loss. The writer of Hebrews (12:15) says that as believers we have a responsibility to act as a bishop over our heart. In other words, we have a positive duty to exercise control over our attitudes and actions so that evil will not spring up.
4. Be Expectant
The last strategy is perhaps the most potent: being expectant for the glory to come. Doggedly hold on to your faith in God. We can deal with the pain if we expect that Jesus will keep His promises to us. After all, He said: “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Heb. 13:5, NKJV).† He spoke through Jeremiah to encourage us: “Trust me,” He says, “I have a plan for you.” “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, . . . thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope” (Jer. 29:11). His promise is that one day He will make all things new, remove all pain, wipe away every tear. We know that God is using the events of life—even the pain—to move us from loss to gain. So we are expectant; we look for God.
Pain Killer: The Pain of Loss
Everett Spencer
Sunday, November 28, 2010
www.mylifegatechurch.com
Sermon Notes:
The Pain of Loss
This is the third installment in the series “Pain Killers”, lessons one and two were taught by Pastor Tony “The Pain of Suffering” & “The Pain of Rejection”.
Loss is something everyone will experience at some point in their lives whether it’s the loss of a job or business, a friendship, a marriage through divorce or the most devastating the loss of a life to death. There are 2 spirits associated with loss: death and grief. They travel together and seek to circumvent the natural process of grieving and trap a person in one of the stages of grief. We all know someone who has not been able to recover from the pain of loss and that pain now defines his/her life. Anytime our life becomes defined by anything other than the Word of God, we have fallen prey to a “stronghold”. Strongholds are spiritual oppression designed to stop us from having the rich and satisfying life promised by Jesus and from fulfilling our God-given destiny. The spirit of grief has sidelined many believers, trapping them in a downward spiral of depression, despair and darkness.
There are 5 stages of grief:
Denial, bargaining, anger, depression and acceptance everyone experiencing loss will go through some or all of the stages.
Grief was dealt with at the Cross
…A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief…4 Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. 5 But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed…6And the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. 7 He was oppressed and He was afflicted…
Isaiah 53:3-7
37 He took Peter and Zebedee’s two sons, James and John, and he became anguished and distressed. 38 He told them, “My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”
Matt. 26:37-38
Jesus Grieved
At the death of His friend Lazarus
Jn. 11:30-35
The tale of two father’s grief
33 Their father recognized it immediately. “Yes,” he said, “it is my son’s robe. A wild animal must have eaten him. Joseph has clearly been torn to pieces!” 34 Then Jacob tore his clothes and dressed himself in burlap. He mourned deeply for his son for a long time. 35 His family all tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “I will go to my grave mourning for my son,” he would say, and then he would weep.
Gen. 37:33-35, Rev. 2:4
…He went without food and lay all night on the bare ground. 17 The elders of his household pleaded with him to get up and eat with them, but he refused. 18 Then on the seventh day the child died. David’s advisers were afraid to tell him. “He wouldn’t listen to reason while the child was ill,” they said. “What drastic thing will he do when we tell him the child is dead?” 19 When David saw them whispering, he realized what had happened. “Is the child dead?” he asked. “Yes,” they replied, “he is dead.” 20 Then David got up from the ground, washed himself, put on lotions, and changed his clothes. He went to the Tabernacle and worshiped the LORD. After that, he returned to the palace and was served food and ate. 21 His advisers were amazed. “We don’t understand you,” they told him. “While the child was still living, you wept and refused to eat. But now that the child is dead, you have stopped your mourning and are eating again.” 22 David replied, “I fasted and wept while the child was alive, for I said, ‘Perhaps the LORD will be gracious to me and let the child live.’ 23 But why should I fast when he is dead? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him one day, but he cannot return to me.” 24 Then David comforted Bathsheba, his wife, and slept with her…
2 Sam. 12:16-24
Steps to Healing from a Spirit of Grief
1) INSTEAD OF IGNORING, I WILL FACE IT HONESTLY.
David noticed that his servants were whispering among themselves and he realized the child was dead. ‘Is the child dead?’ he asked. ‘Yes,’ they replied, ‘he is dead.’ 2 Samuel 12:19
2) INSTEAD OF BLAMING, I WILL TRUST GOD, UNDERSTANDING HE IS THE GIVER OF LIFE, NOT THE AUTHOR OF DEATH. GOD CAN HANDLE MY QUESTIONS AND MY ANGER. HE WILL NOT LEAVE ME OR FORSAKE ME.
Then David got up from the ground. After he had washed, put on lotions and changed his clothes, he went into the house of the LORD and worshiped. 2 Samuel 12:20
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
3) INSTEAD OF WITHDRAWING, I WILL SHARE MY PAIN. I WILL SHARE IT WITH GOD, RELYING ON THE COMFORTER MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. I WILL SHARE IT WITH FRIENDS WHO ENCOURAGE ME WITH HIS WORD.
Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba… 2 Samuel 12:24
Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
Scriptures that comfort
He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” Revelation 21:4
Those who have been ransomed by the LORD will return. They will enter Jerusalem singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Sorrow and mourning will disappear, and they will be filled with joy and gladness Isaiah 35:10
13-14And regarding the question, friends, that has come up about what happens to those already dead and buried, we don't want you in the dark any longer. First off, you must not carry on over them like people who have nothing to look forward to, as if the grave were the last word. Since Jesus died and broke loose from the grave, God will most certainly bring back to life those who died in Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 4:13
Here are four keys from the Bible and Christian psychology that provide help in dealing with ambiguous loss:
1. Be Resilient
Losses happen in this life—we have to accept that. And when bad things happen we can’t always answer the question “Why?” So to some extent we have to develop a level of comfort with the questions of life. Don’t try to explain everything. Don’t attempt to make everything fit neatly. Resilience enables us to experience loss and be able to bounce back. That’s the key—being resilient enough to bounce back. Being resilient is a gritty determination to survive. We may be knocked down, but a resilient attitude says that God is in charge, He controls what happens to us, and He will supply the grace we need to handle our challenges.
2. Be Engaged
To get through a loss you have to acknowledge that you have had a loss. Counselors suggest writing down your losses so you can come to grips with them. You may need the help of a professional therapist. If so, get help. Then devise a way to appropriately grieve the loss—whether the loss is a person, a relationship, an expectation—whatever. The important thing is that you determine not to stay in the grief; you have to move on. Reengage with life and people. Moving on may mean that you have to forgive and refuse to live with bitterness and resentment. The key is being engaged rather than isolated and withdrawn.
3. Be Disciplined
Ambiguous loss opens the door for fearfulness, loss of control, and pain to invade the thoughts and emotions. It takes discipline to resist being afraid, angry, and feeling helpless. Here is where the spiritual disciplines of consistent prayer, Bible study, devotion, and worship are so therapeutic. These disciplines are basic but necessary for spiritual life and recovery after loss. The writer of Hebrews (12:15) says that as believers we have a responsibility to act as a bishop over our heart. In other words, we have a positive duty to exercise control over our attitudes and actions so that evil will not spring up.
4. Be Expectant
The last strategy is perhaps the most potent: being expectant for the glory to come. Doggedly hold on to your faith in God. We can deal with the pain if we expect that Jesus will keep His promises to us. After all, He said: “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Heb. 13:5, NKJV).† He spoke through Jeremiah to encourage us: “Trust me,” He says, “I have a plan for you.” “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, . . . thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope” (Jer. 29:11). His promise is that one day He will make all things new, remove all pain, wipe away every tear. We know that God is using the events of life—even the pain—to move us from loss to gain. So we are expectant; we look for God.
Monday, September 20, 2010
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
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
06/06/10 - The Glorious Church - Everett Spencer
Everett Spencer teaches on "The Glorious Church" in this Vision Sunday service.
The Glorious Church
Everett Spencer
Sunday, June 6, 2010
www.churchatmirrorlake.com
Sermon Notes:
The Glorious Church
Ephesians 4:2-16
“It’s for your good and the result-strong churches and healthy communities- are for your good too’
The Need for Connections
- God didn’t design us to be alone or self contained. (Gen 2:18)
- Your connections determine your direction. (Matt 4:19)
The Power & Benefits of Connecting & Serving
1) You find acceptance (v2)
2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.
2) When you connect with life giving people there’s peace (v3)
3 Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.
3) You’ll find your purpose (v7)
7 However, he has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ. 8 That is why the Scriptures say, “When he ascended to the heights, he led a crowd of captives and gave gifts to his people.
4) You get what you need to change the world (v11 & 12)
11 Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. 12 Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.
5) You become mature and stable (v13 & 14)
13 This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ. 14 Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth.
6) You become more and more like Christ (v15)
15 Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.
7) You help others grow (v16)
16 He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.
As a result of all of these things taking place in your life, the body of Christ at large is better, the local church is better and the community is better.
Also see Hebrew 10:24-25
The Glorious Church
Everett Spencer
Sunday, June 6, 2010
www.churchatmirrorlake.com
Sermon Notes:
The Glorious Church
Ephesians 4:2-16
“It’s for your good and the result-strong churches and healthy communities- are for your good too’
The Need for Connections
- God didn’t design us to be alone or self contained. (Gen 2:18)
- Your connections determine your direction. (Matt 4:19)
The Power & Benefits of Connecting & Serving
1) You find acceptance (v2)
2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.
2) When you connect with life giving people there’s peace (v3)
3 Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.
3) You’ll find your purpose (v7)
7 However, he has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ. 8 That is why the Scriptures say, “When he ascended to the heights, he led a crowd of captives and gave gifts to his people.
4) You get what you need to change the world (v11 & 12)
11 Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. 12 Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.
5) You become mature and stable (v13 & 14)
13 This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ. 14 Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth.
6) You become more and more like Christ (v15)
15 Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.
7) You help others grow (v16)
16 He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.
As a result of all of these things taking place in your life, the body of Christ at large is better, the local church is better and the community is better.
Also see Hebrew 10:24-25
Sunday, May 2, 2010
04/28/10 - Healing PT2 - Everett Spencer
Everett Spencer continues the series "Healing" in this Wednesday evening service.
Healing Part 2
Everett Spencer
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
www.churchatmirrorlake.com
Sermon Notes:
Embassadors of Healing
Embassador
EMBAS'SADOR, n.
A minister of the highest rank employed by one prince or state, at the court of another, to manage the public concerns of his own prince or state, and representing the power and dignity of his sovereign. Embassadors are ordinary, when they reside permanently at a foreign court; or extraordinary, when they are sent on a special occasion. They are also called ministers. Envoys are ministers employed on special occasions, and are of less dignity.
Luke 9:
1And He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases.
2And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to perform healing.
6Departing, they began going throughout the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.
10When the apostles returned, they gave an account to Him of all that they had done.
Taking them with Him, He withdrew by Himself to a city called Bethsaida.
Luke 10:
1Now after this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them in pairs ahead of Him to every city and place where He Himself was going to come.
2And 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.
3"Go; behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.
8"Whatever city you enter and they receive you, eat what is set before you;
9and heal those in it who are sick, and say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come near to you.'
17The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name."
18And He said to them, "I was watching Satan fall from heaven like lightning.
19"Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will injure you.
21At that very time He rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and said, "I praise You, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for this way was well-pleasing in Your sight.
What we are responsible for:
*I can’t heal you
(You don’t necessarily have to say this out loud but you need to know it, it will take away any and all pressure)
*Don’t make GOD spooky
(2 Tim. 1:7)
*Know what the bible says about healing
(You don’t need to know every scripture but a good place to start is 1 Peter 2:24)
The role of humility and confidence
*Define humility the way the bible defines it
(James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:6)
10Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.
6Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,
*Don’t sell yourself or your role short
(Phil. 3:3, 1 John 5:14)
3for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh,
14This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
Sensitivity to the Holy Spirit
Spend time with HIM and know HIS desires
(John 10:27, 16:13)
27"My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me;
13"But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come.
Trading on your influence and speaking for GOD
(1 Kings 17:9-24) The widow of Zarephath
Stop that stinking thinking
(Phil 3:13)
13Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead,
Healing Part 2
Everett Spencer
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
www.churchatmirrorlake.com
Sermon Notes:
Embassadors of Healing
Embassador
EMBAS'SADOR, n.
A minister of the highest rank employed by one prince or state, at the court of another, to manage the public concerns of his own prince or state, and representing the power and dignity of his sovereign. Embassadors are ordinary, when they reside permanently at a foreign court; or extraordinary, when they are sent on a special occasion. They are also called ministers. Envoys are ministers employed on special occasions, and are of less dignity.
Luke 9:
1And He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases.
2And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to perform healing.
6Departing, they began going throughout the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.
10When the apostles returned, they gave an account to Him of all that they had done.
Taking them with Him, He withdrew by Himself to a city called Bethsaida.
Luke 10:
1Now after this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them in pairs ahead of Him to every city and place where He Himself was going to come.
2And 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.
3"Go; behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.
8"Whatever city you enter and they receive you, eat what is set before you;
9and heal those in it who are sick, and say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come near to you.'
17The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name."
18And He said to them, "I was watching Satan fall from heaven like lightning.
19"Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will injure you.
21At that very time He rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and said, "I praise You, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for this way was well-pleasing in Your sight.
What we are responsible for:
*I can’t heal you
(You don’t necessarily have to say this out loud but you need to know it, it will take away any and all pressure)
*Don’t make GOD spooky
(2 Tim. 1:7)
*Know what the bible says about healing
(You don’t need to know every scripture but a good place to start is 1 Peter 2:24)
The role of humility and confidence
*Define humility the way the bible defines it
(James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:6)
10Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.
6Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,
*Don’t sell yourself or your role short
(Phil. 3:3, 1 John 5:14)
3for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh,
14This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
Sensitivity to the Holy Spirit
Spend time with HIM and know HIS desires
(John 10:27, 16:13)
27"My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me;
13"But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come.
Trading on your influence and speaking for GOD
(1 Kings 17:9-24) The widow of Zarephath
Stop that stinking thinking
(Phil 3:13)
13Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead,
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
09/09/09 - Is Jesus of the Bible Relevant Today - Everett Spencer
Everett Spencer leads a teaching entitled "Is Jesus of the Bible Relevant Today?" in this Wednesday evening service.
Is Jesus Relevant Today?
Everett Spencer
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
www.churchatmirrorlake.com
Is Jesus Relevant Today?
Everett Spencer
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
www.churchatmirrorlake.com
Sunday, May 31, 2009
05/31/09 - Putting On Your Socks - Navy Blue or Black - Everett Spencer
Everett Spencer continues the Dressed For Success series this week, discussing "Navy Blue or Black" in this Sunday service.
Navy Blue or Black
Everett Spencer
Sunday, May 31, 2009
www.churchatmirrorlake.com
Navy Blue or Black
Everett Spencer
Sunday, May 31, 2009
www.churchatmirrorlake.com
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