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This Sermon title is, "Success vs Health". This is the 2nd sermon in a new series called "You've heard; I (Jesus) say". We're exploring paradigm shifts from the Sermon on the Mount. Paradigm means our viewpoint, patterns, behavior. In the Bible, it means Old Reality (Old Testament) vs New Reality (New Testament). We need “new glasses” to see it. Adam & Eve were wearing the “new glasses”= perfect relationship with God. Sermon on the Mount is all about paradigm shifts. Jesus’ 2nd Paradigm shift was to s

Sermon title is, "Mother to Midwife". This is the beginning of a new sermon series called "You've heard; I (Jesus) say". We're exploring paradigm shifts from the Sermon on the Mount. Paradigm means our viewpoint, patterns, behavior. Old Reality (Old Testament) vs New Reality (New Testament). Mother to Midwife: Your growth is my success, Moving from Self focused to other focused. Paradigm shift of Big Church to Small Church requires more responsibility, greater participation, higher accountability Jesus

"New Wine, New Wineskins" Pastor Rawley brings in the new year considering the need to put New Wine into New Wineskins as this New Year begins. Jesus tells us what happens when New Wine is put in old wineskins. Matt 9:17 The Kingdom of God is the New Wine, we are the Wineskins. The Wine is more important than the Wineskins. Jesus is showing us the new Reality. We must be born again in order to contain the Kingdom of God. John 2:1-11 Jesus changed the water into Wine

Love in the midst of uncertainty. Christmas & Advent in the midst of CoV19. The heart of our Christmas should go from tree/stockings/gifts, etc., to Jesus. Joseph had love for Mary and was going to divorce her quietly until an angel came to him in a dream. Examples of Love & worship by the shepherds & the wise men. John’s instruction about love 1 John 4:7-10

Joy in the midst of uncertainty Pastor Sam continues the Advent series, asking “What does joy look like?” What is the World’s Joy vs Biblical Joy? The World’s joy is temporary & dependent on current circumstance. True Joy is fundamental, lasting happiness, based on God’s word & promises. Pastor Sam Suggested 2 things to discuss during a short breakout. 1-Share a time when you experienced God’s joy in a difficult situation. 2-What practical steps can you take in order to “see Jesus” and “remain in Jesus”?

Disciples left Everything to follow Jesus. Peter was thinking: What reward will I get for giving up everything & following Jesus? What benefit is there from following Jesus? Why am I living this Kingdom life? What can we learn from the parable of the owner of a vineyard who hired men from morning to evening, then paid them all the same? Why does God sometimes seem unfair? Pastor Sam suggested 2 topics for discussion: 1. Share a time when you experienced the grace of God. 2. What impact did it have on you

Have you felt the emotion of insecurity recently? We need unity with one another. Unity connects diversity. Unity cannot be contained to the few. Unity is our priestly duty to extend His blessing to the world. Unity is a gift to be shared. Unity sustains us in uncertain times. How can we stay in unity while the [pandemic/election/social unrest] is tearing us apart? Pastor Sam’s Discussion Questions: 1. Share a time when you experienced the unity of the Spirit. 2. What practical steps are required in o

Faith in the midst of uncertainty - Vision Sunday Pastor Sam Rawley shares FICF's vision in the light of current situation (CoVid, Political, potential loss of FICF building & other concerns). The challenge of Faith, the example that we have in Abraham, Jesus' Disciples. Gen 12:1-4 Matthew 4:18-20 Pastor Sam's topics for group discussion: - What promise of God are you holding onto right now? - In what area of your life is God asking you to obey Him?

Pastor Rawley continues the topic of Formation for Mission with the “UP” component, Living on the altar. The group sharing topics this week are: - What does it mean for you to be a living sacrifice? -What would it take for you to have the same trust in God that Abraham had?

Pastor Rawley introduced the topic of Formation for Mission. What is Mission? The Holy Spirit has been sent to continue (to completion) the commission of Christ. The group sharing topics this week are: -Which dimension (up, in & out) do you do best? -Which dimension (up, in & out) do you need to grow in?