Unfinished Struggle…for now
Strategies of opposition: escalating threat
Strategy of our advance: deepening roots in truth
Unfinished City . . . for now
Walls are for . . .
Definition: this is who we are
Purpose: this is why we’re here
Distinction: this is how we live
Living as God’s new kind of people requires a new kind of leader
Broken-hearted over sin
Humble and bold before God
Humble and bold before kings
Undaunted by intense and persistent opposition
Committed to teamwork and togetherness
Takes justice personally
Unfinished Faithfulness . . . for Now
Faithlessness is our toxic problem
Contrite confession is our only recourse
Covenant reinforcement is our response
Sacrificial obedience is our hope and assurance
Unfinished Heart . . . for Now
Study the Word
Do the Word
Teach the Word
Set your heart on the Word
All we need to be courageous ministers of the gospel is supplied by God’s affection toward us.
Courageous Minister(s) needed
God supplies what brings courage
God’s affection fuels his supply
Unfinished Ministry . . . for Now
Resistance is Normative
God’s Word is Essential
Inclusive Exclusivity is our Hallmark
The Great Reversal
Your Easter Team of Awesomeness has compiled a wealth of activities for you to enjoy for Easter Sunday.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/k8yxjmnttbp0tn9/AABakm8NR4vUYONL5Pthoiraa?dl=0
Coloring pages for kids AND non-kids
Puzzles and crafts for the kids
An Easter devotional to do with family and/or friends
All-ages activity pages
The video that will play just before the Easter Facebook Live sermon
Conversation Starters for helping spark discussion
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Triumphal?
A King who comes to you
A King who rides a donkey
A King whose captives rejoice
A King who wins our greatest victory
Unfinished Worship . . . for Now
Genuine worship of Jesus is the top priority of a God-restored life
First things first
Everything else second
Some things never
One thing always
Unfinished Homecoming . . . for Now
Jesus is the home away from exile for which we were made
The Journey home begins with God
The Journey home invites all who are stirred up
The Journey finishes where we’ve not been, but always belonged
Unfinished: Ezra-Nehemiah
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Pray without Doubt
Pray the Word when you are unsure
Pray the Word because it brings full assurance
Pray the Word by speaking it back to God
Pray Without Inhibition
God is all-knowing…so I am knowable (1-6)
God is all-present…so I am reachable (7-12)
God is all-loving…so I am lovable (13-18)
Your uninhibited praying is openness and surrender (19-24)
Praying Without Boundaries
Intersection with your life
Urgent and genuine need
Sacrificial love
Recognition of powerlessness
Trust in God’s character
Prevailing persistence
Confidence in reward
Pray Without Overtalking
Christians need to guard against hypocrisy in prayer
Christians need to guard against attempting to manipulate God in prayer
Christians need to cultivate a genuine prayer life
The Christian's prayer life needs to be motivated by the Grace of God
Pray without Grandstanding
The danger of grandstanding threatens what matters most to us
The root-cause of grandstanding is our mis-directed appetite for glory
The protection against grandstanding keeps our praying on track
The promised reward of God motivates us to continue with enjoyment
Pray Without Asking
A close relationship with God is his gracious gift
Infinite uniqueness of God is his great promise
The Glory of God remains our top priority
Pray without Second Guessing
Our aim is a praying life with boldness
Our confidence is God’s nearness
Our evidence is God’s action toward us
Pray without Quitting
Proves to be intensely difficult
Founded on the justice of God
Fruit of exclusive trust and delight in Jesus
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