Gospel Light Sermon Network
Sermons delivered at Gospel Light Community Church, Bridgeport, Connecticut Senior Pastor Joshua Miller. Visit us online at: www.gospellightcommunitychurch.com/glcc
Wed, March 02, 2022
Harvest Week 4 - "The Harvest and the Heart" - Bishop Joshua Miller
The Harvest and the Heart 2 Peter 3:3-9 Scoffer Romans 14:11-12 Slow Hebrews 6:19-20 Prize Psalm 2:7-8
Wed, March 02, 2022
Harvest Week 3 - "What Does God Require of You?" - Anna Cruz
Matthew 9: 35-38 Main Passage: Deuteronomy 5: 1-22 WHAT DOES GOD REQUIRE OF YOU AND ME? KEEP HIS COVENANT: John 14:15; Ephesians 2:8 and1 Peter 2:9-10 PRAYER: Matthew 5:22 ; James 4:1-3; James 16:24-26 LOVE: Matthew 22:37 (Luke 10:27); 1 Corinthians 13:1-2; ; 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Conclusion: (Deuteronomy 30:19–20) “I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants, by loving the Lord your God, by obeying His voice, and by holding fast to Him; for this is your life and the length of your days.”
Wed, March 02, 2022
Harvest Week 2 - "The Harvest Judgment of the Earth" - Pastor Pedro Vazquez
Main Text Revelation 14:14-20 Introduction I. Wheat Harvest (Rev. 14:14-16) Additional Verses: Acts 1:9-11 Daniel 7:13-14 John 5:27-30 Matt. 3:12 John 12:49-50 Mark 13:32 2Peter 3:8-10 II. Grape Harvest (Rev. 14:17-20) Additional Verses: Mt. 13:36-43 Joel 3:13 Isaiah 63:3 Lev. 17:11 Matthew 26:39 Is. 53:5 Conclusion Titus 2:11-14
Sun, February 27, 2022
Harvest Week 1 - "Seasons" - Bishop Joshua Miller
Title: Seasons There are natural seasons and spiritual ones that have been ordained by God. We might be able to avoid the natural ones but no one can hide from the spiritual seasons. Opening: Ecc 3:1-2, Gen 8:22 Main passage: Exod 23:10-12, 14-17 1. Planting Exod 23:10, Matt 13:3-9 2. Harvesting Exod 23:10, 14-17, Hosea 6:11 Shavuot: 1st harvest. May 16-18 2021. Festival of Firstfruits, also called Pentecost. Sukkot: end of season harvest. Ingathering. Sept 21-27 2021. Feast of Booths to remember Israel’s journey through the wilderness. 3. RestExod 23:11-12, Heb 4:5-11
Thu, February 10, 2022
Activate Week 5 - "Power" - Bishop Joshua Miller
Title: Power Long before Halloween, the Devil knew how to play dress up. He has perfected his tactics but we are not powerless against them. Opening: Gen 3:1, Rev 12:9, 2 Cor 11:14, 1 John 3:8b Main passages: Mark 16:15-18, Acts 1:8, 1 Cor 2:4-5 Closing: Eph 6:10-12
Thu, February 10, 2022
Activate Week 4 - "Calling it to Be" - Elder Angel Cruz
Calling it to Be Genesis 2:7 John 4:13-14 Deuteronomy 13:6 Matthew 4:23
Thu, February 10, 2022
Activate Week 3 - "God is Not Done With Us" - Widukind Nicholas
God is not done with us 1 King 19:1-9 I- It’s only a time-out V3-5a - 1 Kings 19: 3-5a - Matthieu 11:28 II- It’s only a knock v 5b & 7 . - 1Kings 19:5 & 7 - Daniel 10:9-11 - Acts 12:7 III- It’s only a makeover V8-9 - 1 Kings19: 8-9 - Daniel 1:13-15 https://youtu.be/z_OY54RDEu8
Thu, February 10, 2022
Activate Week 2 - "Sword" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Title: Sword How is the Bible meant to be used? Statista Survey 1. 11% of US adults read the Bible everyday 2. 26% read once a week or more 3. 29% never read it 2 Tim 4:3 2 Tim 3:16-17 Main passages: We will be pivoting between Heb 4:12-13 & Jam 1:21-25 1. Divides Heb 4:12a, Jam 1:21 2. Discerns Heb 4:12b, Jam 1:22 3. Discloses Heb 4:13, Jam 1:23-25
Sun, January 30, 2022
Activate Week 1 - "Opposition" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Title: Opposition Main Passage: 4:4-14 1. Power (Prayer) Neh 4:4, 9a, Jer 29:12 2. Progress (Work) Neh 4:6, 1 Cor 15:58 3. Purpose (Fight) Neh 4:9b, 14, Eph 6:11-13
Sun, January 30, 2022
Attitude Week 4 - "Peace" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Peace Main passage: Phil 4:5-9 The remedy for anxiety and fear is the peace of God. It’s available today and everyday. 1. Reasonable Phil 4:5, Jam 3:17 2. Prayerful Phil 4:6-7, Psa 145:18, Matt 26:41 3. Good thoughts Phil 4:8-9, Prov 12:25, Col 3:1-2
Sun, January 30, 2022
Attitude Week 3 - "You’ve Already Won the Race, Just Finish It!" - Pastor Pedro Vazquez
You’ve Already Won the Race, Just Finish It! Main Text: Philippians 3:1-21 Read Key Verse: v. 14 “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Attitude: Persevere until the end no matter what obstacles come in our way. I. Perfect Relationship (Phil. 3:3; Col. 2:9-12; John 1:12) II. Perfect Progress (Phil. 3:4-14; Mark 8:36; Luke 9:62; Hebrews 12:1-2) III. Completely Perfect (Phil. 3:20-21; 1John 3:2)
Tue, January 25, 2022
Attitude Week 2 - "Humility 101" - Pastor Joshua Miller
What success is and how it’s measured by God is often very different from how we measure it. Paul points out how important Humility is in this process and how we can obtain it. Main passage: Phil 2:1-11 1. Check your motives Phil 2:3a, Prov 16:2 2. Consider others first Phil 2:3b-4, Rom 15:1 3. Christ-mindedness Phil 2:5-8, 1 Cor 2:16
Tue, January 25, 2022
Attitude Week 1 - "Advance" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Title: Advance As Christians our Attitude is so important but it can be easily effected by things we go through. This month we will be taking a walk through the book of Philippians and learning powerful lessons from Paul about “Attitude”. Main Passage: Philippians 1:12-26 1. The Gospel turns “setbacks into comebacks”. Phil 1:12-18, Rom 1:16, Psa 34:5 2. If you believe the Gospel then someone is counting on you. Phil 1:19-26, Rom 10:14-15
Thu, January 20, 2022
Tough Talks Week 5 - "Grace or Truth, Which Side are you On?" - Rose Nicholas
Subject: Grace or Truth, which side are you on? Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Colossians 4:6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Points of Discussions: 1- Leading by grace John 4:4-8 James 1:19 2- Leading by truth Matthew 16:21-25 Psalm 25:4-5
Thu, January 20, 2022
Tough Talks Week 4 - "Is Your GPS Set?" - Elder Angel Cruz
Topic: Is your G.P.S set Psalms 119:105 Psalms 119:105 Eph4: 31-32 Galatians 2:20 Job 17:9 Mark 4:36-38 Exodus 14:10-12 Exodus 14:23 Proverbs 3:16
Thu, January 20, 2022
Tough Talks Week 3 - "Doubtin' Thomas" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Title: Doubtin’ Thomas *insert quote below Christian author Philip Yancey stated “doubt is something almost every person experiences at some point, yet something that the church does not always handle well. I am an advocate of doubt, because that’s why I became a Christian in the first place.” Main passage: John 20:24-29 Here are 4 lessons we can learn from Jesus when we experience a “tough talk” with a person who has doubts about Christianity. 1. Create a Place for doubters/unbelievers John 20:24-26 2. Bring Peace to anxious minds John 20:26b, john 14:27, Matt 5:9 3. Power of Personal touch John 20:27 4. Point of decision “we cannot doubt something without simultaneously trusting in something else. Eve began to doubt God—more importantly her relationship with God—at the same moment she began to trust the serpent.” John 20:27b, 29, Heb 11:1,6
Thu, January 20, 2022
Overlooking Offense Week 4 - "Can't Please Everyone" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Title: Can’t Please Everyone 1 Cor 1:18 1 Peter 2:7-8 It can seem like so many things now a days can cause offense. The Gospel itself is offensive but we don’t have to go out of our way as christians to be. Main Passage: 1 Cor 10:31-33, 1 Cor 11:1 God is glorified when: 1. We are looking for ways to love and not offend 1 Cor 10:31, 1 Cor 9:19-22 2. Our rights and comfort are laid down for others 1 Cor 10:32, 1 Cor 10:24 3. Our goal is to lead people to Jesus not winning arguments 1 Cor 10:33, Luke 19:10 4. We look like Jesus 1 Cor 11:1, Matt 11:28-29, Luke 7:34
Thu, January 20, 2022
Tough Talks Week 1 - "It's Getting Late" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Title: It’s Getting Late We will be diving into tough conversations Jesus had and what we can learn in order to be better communicators of the Gospel. Main Passage: John 3:1-21 Today we will take a look at 5 communication tips during a late night tough talk between Jesus and Nicodemus. 1. Availability v1-2 2. Approachability v1-2 3. Alternate between natural and spiritual v3-12 4. Answer the question v13-14 5. Aim for the Truth v16-21
Thu, January 20, 2022
Tough Talks Week 2 - "On the Spot" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Title: On the Spot Scopophobia: the fear of being stared at or being the center of attention. It can be a “tough talk” when we get put on the spot regarding a sensitive issue or controversial subject. The happened to Jesus on different occasions but he had a way of handling these situations that we can learn from. Main passage: John 8:1-11 1. Slow to engage John 8:6, James 1:19 2. Don’t avoid tough talks John 8:7a 3. Change perspectives John 8:7b 4. Mercy over judgement John 8:10-11a, James 2:13 5. Share truth in love John 8:11b, Eph 4:15
Wed, January 19, 2022
Overlooking Offense Week 3 - "Walls" - Pastor Joshua Miller
The strongest walls are not build of stone or metal but by offense. The one weapon strong enough to destroy every wall of offense is LOVE. Prov 18:19 Prov 10:12
Tue, January 18, 2022
Overlooking Offense Week 2 - "Overcoming Offense Through Forgiveness" - Pastor Pedro Vazquez
Main Text: Luke 17:3-4 (ESV) I. Offenses Happen (Lk. 17:1; Rom. 3:23) II. Don’t Hide the Offense (Lk. 17:3; Hebrews 12:15; 2Sam. 12:13) III. Repentance Leads to Forgiveness (Lk. 17:3; Mark 11:25; Luke 23:34; 1Cor. 13:4-5) IV. God Fulfills His Will Through Forgiveness (Lk. 17:4; Isaiah 43:25; Matt. 5:44)
Tue, January 18, 2022
Overlooking Offense Week 1 - "Duck Tails" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Being offended has become a virtue in our society. What does the Bible have to say about personal offense? Key verse: Prov 19:11 1. Slow down Psa 86:15, James 1:19, Eph 4:26 2. Let it roll off your back Gal 5:22-23
Sat, July 17, 2021
Becoming Teachable Week 4 - "You're Not the Boss of Me" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Title: You’re not the boss of me! There is something inside us that doesn’t like being told what to do and wants to rebel against authority. How does this effect our level of teachability? Quiz (scale of 1-5) 1. When someone tells me I did something wrong, I feel the need to defend myself relentlessly. 2. I’ve had a problem with substance abuse 3. My friends tell me I have very bad road rage 4. The term ‘constructive criticism’ makes no sense to me. 5. I microwave popcorn for lunch at work on purpose, just so it will stink up the kitchen for everyone else who has to use it. 6. I desperately need to win every argument – whether it’s with my spouse or my boss. 7. I’m no stranger to a bar brawl; those jerks were asking for trouble. 8. It doesn’t take much to make me angry. Small things can set me off. 9. I’ve been sanctioned by human resources for violating company policies. 10. When someone double-crosses me, revenge is the only answer. 11. I feel like no one likes me. 12. Office rules are unfair and oppressive 13. My spouse and I argue 14. I’ve been cited for disorderly conduct by the police 15. I can’t stand authority figures. Fight the power! 16. Anger is the emotion I identify with most. 17. I’ve been fired before for being physically and/or verbally aggressive with coworkers. 18. I leave my socks on the floor on purpose, just because I know it gets under my roommate’s or family members’ skin. Today we will take a brief look at 3 main authority structures 1. Civil: Rom 13:1-2, Col 3:22-23Practice: “All” authority comes from God, respect the position. 2. Home: Col 3:18-21 Practice: Love & Respect in the home always. 3. Church: Heb 13:17-18, 1 Peter 5:5-6Practice: Humility and teachability when receiving instruction/council. Closing The Trinity demonstrates an authority structure:God: Gen 1:1Jesus: John 5:19 Holy Spirit: John 14:26
Sat, July 17, 2021
Becoming Teachable Week 3 - "Lessons Learned as a Father" - Pastor Pedro Vazquez
Lessons Learned as a Father Introduction: Proverbs 1:5 1. Learn from Your Mistakes (Prov. 26:11-12; 1 Cor. 10:11-12; 2Peter 2:20-22) 2. It's OK to ask for Help (Psalms 121:1-2; Gal. 6:2; 2 Chronicles 10:6-11) 3. Be Open to Learn New Ideas (Proverbs 1:5; Prov. 9:9; Luke 2:52) Conclusion: (I would like this poem shared on the screen) Strength of a Mountain God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea, The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night, The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle's flight, The joy of a morning in spring, The faith of a mustard seed, The patience of eternity, The depth of a family need, Then God combined these qualities, When there was nothing more to add, He knew His masterpiece was complete, And so, He called it ... Dad - Author Unknown
Sat, July 17, 2021
Becoming Teachable Week 2 -"Pride" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Title: Pride The biggest roadblock to “Becoming Teachable” is Pride. We will look at 7 signs of Pride found in Proverbs. Opening: James 4:6 1. Hates correction: Prov 12:1 2. Ignores instruction: Prov 13:18 3. Claims to be wise: Prov 26:12 4. Pats their own back: Prov 27:2 5. Won’t admit when wrong : Prov 28:13 6. Stubborness: Prov 29:1 7. Blind to their own issues: Prov 30:12-13 </p
Sat, July 17, 2021
Becoming Teachable Week 1 - "Discipleship 101" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Title: Discipleship 101 Being teachable is the very essence of discipleship. Christ being formed in us is the very essence of discipleship. Main passage: Matt 28:19-20 1. God uses imperfect people to perfect us Matt 28:19, Phil 3:12, 2 Cor 12:9 2. Remain teachable until you observe “all” Jesus commanded Matt 28:20, Prov 9:9
Tue, June 15, 2021
Wound Care Week 5 -"Turn to Your Neighbor" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Title: Turn To Your Neighbor How we see and treat wounded people matters Main passage: Luke 10:30-37 Mercy looks like investment *Prov 11:25 A. Time: Luke 10:31-33 B. Resources: Luke 10:34a C. Comfort: Luke 10:34b D. Money: Luke 10:35 Closing: Micah 6:8
Tue, June 15, 2021
Wound Care Week 4 - "FROM WOUNDEDNESS TO BLESSING" - Bishop Henry Buckwalter
-Often they limp through life because they harbor unforgiveness and struggle with anger. THIS IS NOT GOD’S WILL. -Chuck Swindoll: “Life is ten percent what happens to us and ninety percent how we respond to it.” -John 8:36 – “If the Son set’s you free, you are free indeed!” -Ephesians 1:3 – “ Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” -Through this story, we are going to look at how we can be healed and how we can offer healing to others. HOW DO WE MOVE FROM WOUNDEDNESS TO BLESSING? HOW DO WE EXPERIENCE THE MARVELOUS GRACE OF GOD? KNOW THAT GOD’S HEART IS TO EXTEND GRACE! – Verses 1-8 -Romans 5:17 – “For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!” -Romans 8:32 – He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all–how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? -The grace that David wanted to extend flowed out of a covenant relationship with Jonathan, Mephibosheth’s father. -Apart from God’s grace, we also live in a pace of spiritual barrenness—no hope, no joy, no peace— -Romans 8:5 – “The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’” -God’s heart is always for restoration. -John 10:10 -The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. ACCEPT GOD’S GRACE FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEED – Verses 9-13 -God’s will is not to simply survive – He wants us to thrive! -Ephesians 2:3-7 – “Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest. But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.” Conclusion: -David’s grace to Mephibosheth is a wonderful picture of God’s grace to us. We are Mephibosheth: -David’s grace to Mephibosheth is also a pattern for us in serving and ministering to others. We are David. <img src="http
Tue, June 15, 2021
Wound Care Week 3 - "Destroying the Tower of Lies in our Lives.” - Bruce Lengeman
“Destroying the Tower of Lies in our Lives.” Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 4:22-24, Romans 6:1-4, Revelation 12:11,
Tue, June 15, 2021
Wound Care Week 2 - "Name Change" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Good morning, As you will see the area around the booth is in disarray. Bare with us, the end result will be worth it. Our wounds can either define us refine us. Main passage: Ruth 1:8-21 1. Wounds can block healthy relationships Ruth 1:8-16,19-20, Psa 107:20 Hey Sigmund article: Stopping old wounds from stealing relationships There are a few ways to tell that an old wound is at play: The conflict is constant, and always feels the same. Your emotional reaction to something within the relationship is intense and out of proportion to whatever seemed to cause it. Your reaction is difficult to shift. 2. Wounds can make us bitter Ruth 1:13,20b, Eph 4:31 3. Wounds cause us to blame Ruth 1:13b, 20b-21, Gen 3:12-13, Num 21:5 Closing: Ruth 4:13-17
Tue, June 15, 2021
Wound Care Week 1 - "Good News" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Good News When we go to the doctors with a condition we don’t always receive good news. However the gospel is good news for every condition of the heart and soul. Main passage: Isa 61:1 1. There is healing Jer 30:17, Psa 147:3 2. There is freedom John 8:32, john 8:36
Thu, May 13, 2021
Saved from Suffering Week 4 - "Fear Not" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Title: Fear Not Main passage: Isa 43:1-7 Suffering causes fear. Gods promises can be louder than our fears. Isa 43:1 1. Fear is optional 2. I am redeemed 3. I am His Isa 43:2 4. God is with me 5. I won’t drown 6. I won’t be consumed Isa 43:3 7. I have a savior 8. I am chosen Isa 43:4 9. I am precious 10. I am honored 11. I am loved Isa 44:5-6 12. I am not alone 13. I am part of a great nation Isa 44:7 14. I am called by God 15. I am created to glorify God
Thu, May 13, 2021
Saved from Suffering Week 3 - "Greatness" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Title: Greatness God uses the things we hate to make us great! Main passage: Psa 71:20-21 Key point: In Christ what goes down will come up Supplementing verses: James 1:2-4, Psa 118:17, Phil 1:6
Mon, May 03, 2021
Saved from Suffering Week 2 - "It Hurts so Good" - Mildred Martinez
Title: "It hurts so Good" main scripture Isaiah 55:8-9 The first scripture are 1 Peter 1: 6-7 James 1: 2-4 Hebrews 12: 10-11. Also Job 1:1 Job 1:12 Job 2:9 What to do in the midst of your suffering. Point 1 1. Cry out to God. Job 7:11 Luke 22:44 Matthew 27:46 Psalm 5:1 Psalm 4:1 Psalm 50:15 Romans 8:18 Psalm 119:146 Point 2 2. Prayers/ share with body of Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Matthew 18:20 Point 3 3. Praise and Worship Psalm 9:2 Acts 16:25
Mon, May 03, 2021
Saved from Suffering Week 1 - "Gory Before Glory" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Title: Gory before Glory Passage: John 12:20-26, 31-33 Main point: Victory is sweeter when you’ve taken some L’s Rev 1:17-18
Sun, April 11, 2021
Go and Make Week 4 - "Top Ten" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Title: Top Ten Taking a look at 10 reasons to disciple, other than the Great Commission. 1. Paul taught it: 2 Tim 2:2 2. Glorifies God: John 15:8 3. We are visual learners: 1 Cor 11:1, Phil 3:17 4. Keeps eternity in mind: Phil 3:18-21 5. Accelerates maturity: 1 Cor 14:20 6. Promotes sound doctrine: Acts 18:24-28 7. Increases wisdom: Prov 12:15 8. Provides accountability: Heb 3:12-13 <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-siz
Sun, April 11, 2021
Go and Make Week 3 - "The Recipie" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Title: The Recipe Jesus made it clear that he wants us to make disciples and he gives us the recipe in the gospels. 1. Observation: john 1:35-39, john 1:43-46 2. Decision: Matt 4:18-22, Luke 14:25-27,33 3. Internship: Mark 3:14-15, Luke 10:20 4. Partnership: John 15:7-8,15-16, Matt 28:18-20
Fri, April 09, 2021
Go and Make Week 2 - "Discipleship - Who Does it?" - Pastor Pedro Vazquez
Discipleship: Who Does It? Introduction: Matt. 28:19-20 Colossians 1:28-29 2Timothy2:2 I. Jesus and His Disciples Mark 1:16-20 John 1:35-40 Mark 9:35 Matthew 18:1-4 John 18:1 Matthew 10:1, 5-8 Gal. 2:20 John 8:31-32 John 14:15 II. People in All Walks of Life Barnabus & Saul Acts 11:25-26 Paul & Timothy 2 Timothy 2:2 1 Timothy 4:12 Priscilla/Aquila & Apollos Acts 18:24-26 Parents & Children Prov. 29:17, Prov. 22:6, Deut. 6:5-8 Disciple to Believer Eph. 4:15-16, Heb. 3:13, Heb.10:24-25 III. A More Current Example Luke 9:23-24
Fri, April 09, 2021
Go and Make Week 1 - "All In" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Title: “ All In “ Opening: Disciple in the Greek= Mathaytes: means a learner, pupil, disciple- one who follows ones teaching Opening verses: Matt 28:19-20, Luke 6:40 We will be looking at some defining marks of a disciple of Jesus Christ. 1. Character: John 13:33-34, 1 Cor 15:33 2. Conviction: John 14:15-16, Matt 7:13-14 3. Commitment: Luke 14:25-27,33, Gal 6:9 4. Contributes: John 15:8, Luke 10:2 Closing: (If you can show these one at a time. show the believer line first than add the disciple line 2nd and so on. also you don’t have to include the numbers I only put them so that we do miss any) 1. Believer: believes in God Disciple: lives for God 2. Believer: fits in the world Disciple: stands out 3. Believer: gives up when things get hard Disciple: carries their cross daily 4. Believer: picks and chooses what part of Jesus teachings to follow Disciple: works on all areas with the help of the Holy Spirit 5. Believer: casual faith Disciple: committed faith 6. Believer: wants an easy life Disciple: lays down their life 7. Believer: loves to receive Disciple: loves to serve 8. Believer: comfortable Disciple: ready for a challenge 9. Believer: believes faith is personal Disciple: makes more disciples 10. Believer: knows what God wants them to do but holds back Disciple: IS ALL IN!
Sun, March 21, 2021
Money Matters Week 4 "How Much is Enough?" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Title: How Much Is Enough Opening clip: https://youtu.be/7tOkpntQtBM (play to 1:10) Opening verse: Prov 27:20 Paul lays out 3 key strategies needed to getting to a place of contentment. Main passage: Phil 4:11-13 Choose between wants and needs Phil 4:11, Phil 4:19 Ride the financial roller coaster Phil 4:12, Psa 37:25 Jesus is enough Phil 4:13, Gen 15:1, Psa 37:4, Isa 55:2
Sun, March 21, 2021
Money Matters Week 3 - "My Spending Habits"- Widukind Nicholas
https://youtu.be/CbDHUOe1d-s My Spending Habits John 6:10-12 I- Where does my money come from? John 6: 11 Genesis 22:14 James 1:17. II- Do I have enough money? John 6:10 Philippians 4:19 1 Timothy 6:6-8 III- How much money do I need? John 6:12 Luke 14:28 Psalms 20:4
Sun, March 21, 2021
Money Matters Week 2 - "Make or Break" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Title: Make or Break Intro: https://youtu.be/S_6vjb1cJkE Please play till 3:04 Main passage: Luke 16:8-13 This is one of the most interesting parables Jesus uses to teach us some very important lessons on stewardship. People are the best investment Luke 16:8-9, Prov 11:25 Be faithful small ways Like 16:10-11, Matt 25:21 Take care of what doesn’t belong to you Luke 16:12, Psa 24:1 Dont let money rule you Luke 16:13, Luke 12:28-31
Sun, March 21, 2021
Money Matters Week 1 - "Drowning" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Opener: How we handle our money matters. Luke 16:11 Intro: Psalms 37:21, Rom 13:8 We’ll look at nine tips to getting our heads above water financially. Pray about it Phil 4:6, 1 John 5:14 Develop a debt free mindset Rom 12:2a List your debts according to priority Don’t go deeper Prov 22:7 List your belongings Prov 27:23 Establish a spending plan Prov 21:20 Consider adding additional income Prov 31:16-17, 24 Consider a radical change of lifestyle I Tim 6:6-7 Don’t give up Gal 6:9
Sun, March 21, 2021
Five Fold Week 5 - "Didasko" - Pastor Pedro Vazquez
Didasko Introduction: Central Text: Ephesians 4:11-13 I. Discipline Psalm 71:17 Micah 4:2 2 Tim. 3:16-17 II. Instruct Deut. 11:18-21 Acts 18:24-28 III. Disciple Matt. 4:19 Matt. 14:13-21 Acts 19:1-10 IV. Apply Matt. 28:19-20 2Tim. 2:2
Sun, March 21, 2021
Five Fold Week 4 "Poimaino" - Pastor Joshua Miller
10 Things your pastor won’t tell you: Vanderbloemen: Tim Stevens 1. Sunday is not the only day I work 2. I’m on call 24/7 3. Marrying and burying people takes an emotional toll on me 4. Being a pastor can be a lonely position 5. I am often judged and criticized 6. It’s hard to hear constant criticism and varying opinions 7. I struggle with being a workaholic 8. Sometimes I want to talk about something besides church 9. It is challenging for me to keep my identity solely rooted in God and not in the success of the church 10. I don’t have all the answers Let’s take a closer look at 3 key shepherding functions that are needed today Main passage: John 21:15-19 Poimaino: tend as a shepherd, feed, rule. (Show definition after I read the main passage) I. Caregiver John 21:15, John 17:6-8 II. Peacemaker John 21:16, Matt 5:9, John 17:20-21, III. Relational John 21:17, John 17:9-10 Here are the questions for the end you can put the characteristics first and than the questions Shepherding Survey Shepherding Characteristics: People oriented, Relational, Peacemaker, Unifier, Soul-healer, Caregiver, Nurturing, Protector, Reconciler, Tenderhearted, Helper Choose 2-3 of the characteristics above that best define you and why. Can you think situation where you were able to bring peace in a difficult situation, what did that look like? Why are Shepherding gifts needed in the body of Christ? Can you think/describe a time when someone demonstrated shepherding gifts in a way that impacted you positively? Can you think of some ways we can improve caring for each other at GLCC?
Sat, January 23, 2021
Five Fold Week 3 - "Euangelion" - Pastor Joshua Miller
Title: Euangelion Yes you are seeing right, the title is a look back on last month’s series. *below you will see the attachment to display at the end as we have been doing the last two weeks. Main Passages: Acts 8:4-13, 26-32 The book of Acts is full of examples of evangelism, today we will take a look at 5 evangelistic attributes demonstrated by Phillip. I. Captivating Acts 8:6, Acts 2:14 II. Agent of Joy Acts 8:8, Rom 14:17 III. Influential Acts 8:9-11, Acts 2:37, Acts 6:8-10 IV. Looks for divine appointments Acts 8:26-29, Acts 4:4-9 V. Walks through open doors Acts 8:30-32, Acts 7:1-2
Sat, January 23, 2021
Five Fold Week 2 - "Speak" - Pastor Joshua Miller
The Prophetic is the most controversial of the 5 Fold ministry but today we will look at 5 important components of why we need the prophetic voices in the church today! Opening verses: Eph 2:19-20, Eph 4:11-12 Main text: Acts 11:22-30 I. Exhortation Acts 11:23a, 1 Cor 14:3 II.Calls others to Covanent relationship with God Acts 11:23b, Matt 3:2, Matt 4:17 III. Called to community Acts 11:27, 1 Sam 19:20, 2 Kings 2:3 IV. Foretell things that will happen Acts 11:28, Acts 21:10-12 V. Connects to justice issues Acts 11:29-30, Isa 58:6, Matt 21:12-13 Prophetic characteristics: Exhorter, perceptive, principled, corrector, advocate, justice-minded, questioning, truth-teller, passionate, challenging, loyalist, cause-driven, reformer Choose 2 to 3 of the prophetic characteristics that you feel most to define you and why. What are the biggest challenges you face in demonstrating these characteristics? What is one way you can improve on developing and maintaining relationships with others? How can we explore the prophetic more at GLCC? What do you feel God has been speaking to you lately that you can’t shake?
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