Euangelion Week 4 - "Here I Come" - Pastor Joshua Miller

Title: Here I Come

We celebrate the coming of Christ during Christmas but the good news doesn’t end there, He is coming again! As we take a look at a passage from Revelation, know this book is written to prepare you not scare you. 

Main passage: Rev 22:12-17

V12: Jesus is coming…soon. (Show first)         -what we do matters. Rom 6:26 (Show this second) 

V13: Jesus is the beginning and the end.

V14: There is a blessing for those that have been washed. 1 John 1:7

V15: There will be a separation. Matt 24:30-31

V16: Revelation is for the church. Rev 1:1

V17: Those with a relationship with Jesus long for his return. Rev 22:20

Euangelion Week 3 - "Do You Hear What I Hear" - Gabrielle Phillips

Euangelion Week 2 - "Unto Us a Child is Born" - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

 Main Text: Isaiah 9:1-7 (NIV)

I. This Child will Turn:

Gloom to Joy (Is. 9:1,3; Is. 8:19-22; John 16:20)

Darkness to Light (Is. 9:2; Matt. 4:12-17; John 8:12)

Oppression into Freedom (Is. 9:4; Luke 4:18-19)

II. This Child will Reveal God (Is. 9:6-7; Is. 7:14; Col. 2:2-4; Acts 4:12; John 1:1-3;

John 16:33)

Euangelion Week 1 - "Hide and Seek" - Pastor Joshua Miller

Title: Hide & Seek

You might have been abused or mistreated by those who were supposed to have cared and protected you but there is a Better Shepherd for you.

Main passage: Eze 34:11-16

Supporting passages: Isa 42:1-3, John 10:11

Closing: Eze 34:22-24

Body of Christ Week 5 - "Zip It" - Pastor Joshua Miller

 Zip It

We use zippers for our bags, purses, tents, shoes, etc perhaps it would be helpful if the body of Christ had one for our lips? 

Main passages: 2 Cor 12:20, 2 Cor 13:11-14

Big idea: It’s time to restore not deplore members of the body of Christ.

Main Point: To understand restoration you must understand the Trinity: The grace of Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. 

– 2 Cor 13:11-14, Matt 5:7, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 Peter 4:9

Body of Christ Week 4 - "Have You Unplugged Yourself from the Body?" - Elder Angel Cruz

 Have You Unplugged Yourself from the Body?

 Eph 4:1-6, 11-13

Body of Christ Week 3 - "Grow Up" - Pastor Joshua Miller

 Main passage Eph 4:11-16

“The church” may not always look like Christ but there is a blueprint to help us get there.

Body of Christ Week 2 - "I Need You to Survive" - Justin Phillips

 Romans 12: 4-5

Galatians 6:2

John 13:34

1 Corinthians 10:31-33

Body of Christ Week 1

 Title: Calling all members

Paul points out 3 helpful principles to keeping a proper perspective as a member in the body of Christ.

Main passage 1 Cor 12:12-26

*Opening illustration clip at the beginning: https://youtu.be/JLwTY9oPIFo

I. You are part of something bigger than yourself

1 Cor 12:12-14, Eph 2:19-22

II. You are needed in the body 

I Cor 12:15-19, Eph 2:8-10

III. We need each other

I Cor 12:20-26, Rom 12:5-8

Kingdoms and Politics Week 4

 Judges 21:25

Main Texts

Romans 13:1-7 1Peter 2:13-17

I. Respect for Authorities (Rom. 13:1-2) (1Pet. 2:13-14a) (1Kings 12:15) (Acts 5:29)

II. Reason for Authorities (Rom. 13:3-4) (1Pet. 2:14b-15) (Acts 16:35-39) (Eccl.

8:11)

III. Responsibility Towards Authorities (Rom. 13:5-7) (1Pet. 2:16-17) (Mark 12:17)

(Matt. 17:24-27)

Kingdoms and Politics Week 3

 This weeks sermon starts with a special mission report by Anita Charleston, before the message from Pastor Josh

Title: Choose

Main passage: 2 Chron 19:1-7

4 questions to ask of your candidates that will help you choose wisely at the polls. 

I. Do they stand for what God hates?

2 Chron 19:2, Prov 6:16-19

II. Is there a record of removing things God hates?

2 Chron 19:3a, 1 Kings 15:11-13

III. Which one would be more likely to seek God?

2 Chron 19:3b, Psa 33:12

IV. Who would choose leaders concerned with justice?

2 Chron 19:5-7, Psa 94:20-21

Conclusion: Phil 3:20-21. 

Kingdoms and Politics Week 2

 Title: Dan the Man

3 Needed Traits For believers during turbulent political climates.

I. Intelligence

Dan 1:3-4, Dan 1:17-19, Prov 4:7, Col 2:8

II. Integrity

Dan 1:8, Dan 3:16-18, Dan 6:6-11, 1 Per 3:16

III. Influence

Dan 2:27-28, Dan 2:46-49, Rom 12:21

Kingdom and Politics Week 1

 Title: King Me 

Let’s take a look at three important roles a “king” plays. 

Main passage: 1 Sam 8:4-8, 17-22

I. A king that provides1 Sam 8:19-20a (that we also may be like all the nations…), Psa 23:1-2

II. A king that presides1 Sam 8:20b (and that our king may judge us..), psa 23:3,6

III. A king that protects 1 Sam 8:20c (and go out before us & fight our battles), Psa 23:4-5

Awakening Week 4 - Road Call - Pastor Joshua Miller

 3 travel tips on the road to discovering Jesus 

Main passage Luke 24:28-35

I. Desire to have Jesus stay

Luke 24:29, John 6:67-68

II. Invite Christ in

Luke 24:29-30, John 1:12

III. Break bread with Jesus

Luke 24:30, Rev 3:20

Awakening Week 3 - Roosters Alarm - Luis Rivera

 Matthew 26 69-75

John 21: 15-19

Awakening Week 2 - Uncomfortable Yet? - Pastor Joshua Miller

 Title: Uncomfortable Yet

Jacob on the Patriarchs was taken way out of his comfort zone which ultimately led to an important spiritual awakening.

Main passage: Gen 28:10-21
I. Awakening often occur when you are sleep
Gen 28:12-13a, 16-17, Num 12:6, Joel 2:28
II. Awakenings start with one
Gen 28:13b-15, Isa 51:2
III. Awakenings inspire commitment
Gen 28:18-22, Exod 3:1-17, Acts 9:1-6
Conclusion: Gen 32:24-31

Awakening Week 1 - Finish Line - Pastor Joshua Miller

 Title: Finish Line

We will take a look at 3 training tips that will ensure that we stay in the race.

Main passage: Heb 12:1-3

I. Fling it off

Heb 12:1, 1 Peter 5:7, Col 3:5-6

II. Fix your eyes

Heb 12:2, Psa 121:1

III. Fight the fatigue

Heb 12:3, Isa 40:28-31

We watch this video during the 3rd point, you can stop the video at 3:45 https://youtu.be/3fOXgn98t0Q 

Farmer's Heart Week 5 - Lessons from the Garden - Am Vazquez

 Seeds, Weeds, and the Harvest

Lessons from a Garden

Ecclesiastes 3:1

I. INTRODUCTION – The Nature of Truth

John 14:6

II. SEEDS – A Time to Plant

Matthew 13:31-32, Luke 13:18,19 Mark 4:31, Matthew 17:20

Matthew 13:3-9

III. WEEDS – A Time to Tend

Matthew 13:24-30

IV. THE HARVEST – A Time to Reap

Matthew 9:37-38

Farmer's Heart Week 4 - Son's Out - Pastor Joshua Miller

 Title: Son’s Out

Main passage: John 9:4

Jesus lays out 3 important kingdom “work“ principles for us in this one powerful verse.

I. Partnership is required

John 15:4-5, Phil 1:3-6

II. Prioritize the important

Eph 2:10, Col 3:23-24

III. Pay attention to the deadline

Isa 55:6, Matt 24:42-44

Farmer's Heart Week 3 - The Ultimate Love of God - Anita Charleston

 Mark 4:v 1-2

Title:The Ultimate love of God

Isaiah 28 v 24

Luke 8 v 8

Luke 13 v 8-9

1 Corinthians 3 v 7

Romans 8 v 31-32

Roman 4 v 25

Psalms 27 v 1-2

Farmer's Heart Week 2 - Is the Yoke on You? - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

 I. Introduction: A Farmer’s Yoke

1 Kings 12:14

II. Being Unequally Yoked

Main Text: 2Cor. 6:14-16

James 4:4-5

III. Being Yoked with Jesus

Main Text: Matt. 11:28-30

Gal. 5:1

Farmer's Heart Week 1 - 10,240 - Pastor Joshua Miller

 Main passage: John 4:34-38

A farmers heart focuses on the harvest. Here we find 3 important practices of a Kingdom Farmer.

I. All appetites aren’t equal

John 4:34, Matt 5:6, Psa 34:8, Rom 8:22-23

II. Pay Attention to the seasons

John 4:35, Ecc 3:2, John 4:23, John 3:5

III. Enter into kingdom partnerships

John 4:36, Eph 2:10, Eph 4:16

Faith Is __ Week 4 - Bringing You Out - Pastor Joshua Miller

Main passage: Eze 37:1-10Taking a look a well known passage from a different angle in which we look at 3 guidelines that help us navigate being brought out into a faith filled life. 

I. Don’t be afraid of what you see 

Eze 37:1-3, 2 Kings 6:15-17

II. Hear what God is saying

Eze 37:4-6, 9, John 10:27, John 5:24

III. Speak what God said

Eze 37:7,10, John 12:49

Conclusion: Eze 37:11-14, Rev 1:18, John 20:21-22

Faith is __ Week 3 - Building Your Faith - Elder Angel Cruz

Building your Faith

Matt 17:20

Luke 5: 1- 11

Matt19:26

Heb 4:12

Faith is ___ Week 2 - Pistis - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

Main Text
Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who
comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek
him.”
Introduction:

A Belief that God Exists (Heb. 11:6, Mark 11:22, John 14:1, Ephesians 2:8-9, John
3:16, John 6:27-29)

Pleasing God with the Right Things (Heb. 11:6, Jer. 9:23-24, Psalm 33:16-22, Psalm
146:3-6, Prov. 3:5-6)

Rewards Those Who Earnestly Seek Him (Heb. 11:6, Matt. 9:27-30a, Matt. 9:20-22,
Matt. 15:21-28)

Conclusion:
Matt. 13:58, Mark 9:22-23

Faith is____ Week 1 - Definition Please - Pastor Joshua Miller

In order to understand faith we must look at the definition. This passage shows us two ways to obtain that which seems unattainable. 

Main passage: Heb 11:1

I. Something to hold onto

Heb 11:1a, Heb 11:7, Rom 8:24

Climbing video: https://youtu.be/jNQgEkOBsUs

II. Here is your proof

Heb 11:1b, 2 Tim 1:12, Rom 8:16

Freedom in Christ Week 4 - Freedom of Soul - Pastor Joshua Miller

Title: Freedom of Soul


Main Passage: Psalms 42:1-11


I. Take out your spiritual scrapbook
Ps 42:4,6 joshua 4:20-24

II. Talk to your soul
Ps 42:5,11 luke 15:17-21

III. Find the peanut butter gems
Ps 42:8, Phil 4:8, James 1:2-4

Freedom in Christ Week 3 - Don't Die in the Desert - Faye Phillips

We spend most of our lives crucified between two thieves: Regret for the past and Far of the future. (Fulton Oursler)

TITLE: Don't Die in the Desert!

SCRIPTURE: Exodus 14: 1-14


POINTS:
1. Yes-You are free.
2. Open Doors
3. Acknowledge All God has done for You. Respect God.
4. Choose to Let Go of Your Egypt

Additional Scriptures References
John 8:59.
Numbers - 13:30.
Numbers 13:31-33
Proverbs 26:2

Freedom in Christ Week 2 - Dancing David - Pastor Joshua Miller

Main Passage: 2 Sam 6:15-23

We will be looking at 3 ways David demonstrated Freedom in worship.

I. Expressive Praise
2 Sam 6:15-16, 20, Luke 6:36-38
II. Sacrificial Praise
2 Sam 6:17, Mark 12:41-44
III. Corporate Praise
2 Sam 6:15,18, Psa 122:1


Video in Sermon (Stopped at 2:30) 

Freedom in Christ Week 1 - Right Place, Right People, Right Plan - Bishop James Miller

Right Place, Right People, Right Plan

Right Place

1 Kings 17:1-7
A. Worshiping & Praying
B. Listening
C. Meditating on Scripture,
D. Write What You heard The Holy Spirit Says.

Write it down do what He Says.

Right People

1 Kings 17:8-16
James 1:27
Deut. 10:17-19

Right Plan

I Kings 19:9-11

Close out the world and its Noise, listen For The Voice of the sweet Holy Spirit

Fearless Women Week 5 - Mary, Did You Know? - Pastor Joshua Miller

Main passage: Luke 1:34-39


I. Believe the promise
Luke 1:34-37, 2 Cor 1:20
II. Submit to God
Luke 1:38, 2 Cor 16:9
III. Have an expectation
Luke 1:38-39, Matt 5:6

Conclusion: Acts 1:4-8,14, 2:1

Fearless Women Week 4 - Queen Bee - Pastor Joshua Miller

Title: Queen Bee
Deborah demonstrated 4 key roles that made her valuable in battle. May the church rise up like Deborah.
Main passage: Judges 4:4-9, 5:6-7
I. Prophetess
Judges 4:4, 6-9, 1 Cor 14:1-3
II. Judge 
Judges 4:5, John 7:24
III. Warrior
Judges 4:7-9, Josh 1:9
IV. Mother
Judges 5:6-7, Isa 66:13

Fearless Women Week 3 - Courageous - Widukind Nicholas

The confident Act of a Fearless Woman


Exodus 4:24-26

1 - A mindful act 

Exodus 18:2-3
Ephesians 5:15-16

2 -  An insightful act

Genesis 17: 12 –14
Psalms 119:160
Hebrew 10:36

3 - An impactful act 

Exodus 18:3-6
Ezra 10:4
Matthew 5:16

Fearless Women Week 2 - Jehosheba the Risk Taker - Sister Kathy Sneed

Main scripture: 2 Kings 11:1-8

A. Jehosheba The Risk Taker

B. Children Have Significance in God’s Plan.

Matthew 19:13-14

Deuteronomy 6: 6-7

Mark 10:13-16

C. Don’t Give Up On Them!

Isaiah 49:15

Luke 9: 46-49

D. It’s All About Legacy - God’s Inheritance

2 Kings 11:9-14

1 Peter 5:8

Proverbs 22:6

2 Timothy 3:14-15

Fearless Women Week 1 - Z Girls - Pastor Joshua Miller

The Z Girls are the Daughters of Zelophehad we will be exploring 5 ways they showed fearless faith and obtained their God given inheritance.

Main Passage: Numb 27:1-11




I. Fearless faith is united
Numb 27:1, James 1:6-8

II. Fearless faith is bold
Numb 27:2, 4b, Matt 7:7-11

III. Fearless faith is transparent
Numb 27:3, Psa 51:6

IV. Fearless faith is countercultural
Numb 27:5-11, Matt 1:5

V. Fearless faith is persistent
Numb 27:4b, Josh 17:3-4, Luke 18:1,8

The House Week 4 - House Rules - Pastor Joshua Miller

Main passage: Heb 10:19-25

I. Draw near to God

Heb 10:22, Gen 3:7-8, 20

II. Hold fast your confession

Heb 10:23, I Cor 2:2

III. Stir up the gifts in others

Heb 10:24, Rom 12:5-8

IV. Come together

Heb 10:25, Matt 24:10-14, Psa 122:1

The House Week 3 - The Home has Become the Church - Elder Angel Cruz

Home has become the church. 

Niv 2 cor10:5

NlT Isaiah 54:17

Niv Luke 10:38-42

Niv act1:8

Niv act 1:12-14

Niv act 2:1,2,4

Niv acts 1:8

Niv eph2:10

Niv Matt 11:28

The House Week 2 - Meet Me in Galilee - Pastor Joshua Miller

Main passage Matt 28:1-10,16-20

I. Back to the familiar to launch into the unknown
Matt 28:10, 19a, Isa 43:19


II. Be the church
Matt 28:19-20a, 2 Cor 5:20


III. Behold Jesus
Matt 28:10b, 17, 20b, Psa 34:1

The House Week 1 - Reset - Pastor Joshua Miller

Main passage:Matt 21:12-16
Jesus points out 4 reset areas for His Church
I. Prayer
Matt 21:12-13, Isa 56:7

Pt 1: Show pictures of the temple

II. People
Matt 21:13, 14a, 15b, Rom 15:17
III. Power
Matt 21:14, James 5:15
IV. Proclamation
Matt 21:15-16, Deut 32:3, Psa 118:17

Warfare Week 5 - Delilah - Pastor Joshua Miller

Main passage Judges 16:1-21
10 Mistakes Sampson made that we can learn from to walk in greater spiritual authority
I. Gave up his purity
Judges 16:1, Matt 5:8
II. Unequally yoked
Judges 16:4-5, Matt 6:24
III. Ignored the warning signs
Judges 16:6-9
IV. Thought he was in control
Judges 16:10-12
V. Danced on the line
Judges 16:13-14, Eph 5:11
Vi. Allowed himself to be worn down
Judges 16:15-17, 2 Cor 10:4
Vii. Fell asleep
Judges 16:19a, 1 Pet 5:8
Viii. Broke his last vow
Judges 16:19b
IX. Lost his eyes
Judges 16:21a
X. Went in circles
Judges 16:21b

Warfare Week 4 - Fighting Against the Wrong Side - Pastor Joshua Miller

Main passage: James 4:4-10

I. Submit to God
James 4:7
II. Draw near to God
James 4:8a
III. Clean your hands
James 4:8b
IV. Purify your heart James
4:8c, I John 1:9
V. Mourn
James 4:9, 2 Cor 7:10

Closing Psa 24

Warfare Week 3 - The Rock - Pastor Joshua Miller

Main passage: Matt 16:13-20
I. Positioned for engagement
Matt 16:18a, psa 37:1-3

II. Purposed to overcome
Matt 16:18b, Luke 10:19

III. Power in the heavenlies
Matt 16:19, Prov 18:21

Warfare Week 2 - Showdown - Pastor Joshua Miller

Main passage 1 Kings 18:1, 15-24 (show below pictures after I read the passage)

I. Show up
I Kings 18:1,15; Psa 23:4-5

II. Don’t focus on the odds
I Kings 18:22, Josh 23:10

III. Set the terms
I Kings 18:19-24, 2 Cor 10:3-5

Warfare Week 1 - "Don't Leave Home Without It" - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

Main Text: Romans 6:10-17 (NIV)
Greek word for armor: pánoplia
1. Helmet of Salvation (Eph. 6:17, Ps. 27:1, 1Thes. 5:8d)
Greek word for helmet: perikephalaia
2. Breastplate of Righteousness (Eph. 6:14, Phil. 3:9)
Greek word for breastplate: thorax
3. Belt of Truth (Eph. 6:14, John 8:31b-32)
Greek word for girded loinbelt: osphus
4. Shield of Faith (Eph. 6:16, Romans 12:3)
Greek word for shield: thureos
5. Sword of the Spirit (Eph. 6:17, Heb. 4:12)
Greek word for sword: machaira
Greek word for the spoken word: “rhema”
6. Feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace (Eph. 6:15, Is. 52:7)

Seventy x Seven Week 4 - Regret - Pastor Joshua Miller

Opening passage: Matt 27:3-5

Main passage: Rom 8:31-35

I. God is bigger than our regrets

Rom 8:31, Psa 118:15-17

II. Through Christ all charges have been dropped

Rom 8:33, Isa 43:25

III. Jesus intercedes for us

Rom 8:34, Heb 7:25

IV. Nothing you do will make God regret his love for you

Rom 8:35, Rom 5:8

Seventy x Seven Week 3 - Pastor Joshua Miller - The Power of Unforgiveness

Main passage: Matt 8:21-22, 32-35
I. Un-forgiveness creates hypocrites
Matt 18:33, Matt 6:12
II. Un-forgiveness unleashes torment
Matt 18:34, Luke 6:37
. Un-forgiveness counters Gods Grace
Matt 18:35, Matt 6:14-15

Seventy x Seven Week 2 - Let It Go - Pastor Pedro Vazquez

Main Text: Luke 17:3-4



I. Revelation Opens the Door to Forgiveness (Lk. 17:3; Hebrews 12:15)
Hebrews 12:15 “See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root
grows up to cause trouble and defile many.”

II. Repentance Leads to Forgiveness (Lk. 17:3; Mark 11:25)
Mark 11:25 “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive
them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”

III. Reflecting God’s Character Through Forgiveness (Lk. 17:4; Mt. 7:1-2; Isaiah 43:25)
Matt. 7:1-2 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2  For in the same way you judge
others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
Isaiah 43:25 “I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and
remembers your sins no more.”

Matthew West testimony about the song called “Forgiveness”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz3tkHv5sbg

Seventy x Seven Week 1 - I Am He - Pastor Joshua Miller

Main passage: Isa 43:25
I. Who blots out sin
1 John 1:9
II. Who doesn’t want to help you, I want you
2 Cor 5:17, Isa 53:10a
III. Who chooses not to hold the past against you
Micah 7:19

Rhythm Week 4 - Above All - Pastor Joshua Miller

Opening verse: Matt 22:37-39

Main Passage: 1 Pet 4:8-10

I. Show hospitality without grumbling

1 Pet 4:9, Acts 2:42

II. Use your gift to serve others 

1 Pet 4:10, Gal 5:13-14

Rhythm Week 3 - Pour In - Pastor Joshua Miller

Main passage: 2 Tim 1:5-7
I. Generational Pouring
2 Tim 1:5, 2 Tim 2:2, Psa 71:18
II. Feed the Fire
2 Tim 1:6a, 1 Cor 14:4
III. Spiritual Impartation
2 Tim 1:6b, Rom 1:11

Rhythm Week 2 - Rise of the Servant - Pastor Joshua Miller

Opening verse: Matt 20:26
I. Serving in the church
1 Chron 17:1 & 28:20-21, Col 3:23
II. Serving others
Gal 5:13
III. Serving the community
Isa 58:10-12

Rhythm Week 1 - Grow Like Christ - Pastor Joshua Miller

Main passage: Luke 2:46-52

I. Growing in wisdom
Luke 2:52, Luke 2:47, Luke 2:46 (show this one separate from 2:47), Prov 4:5
II. Growing in Stature
Luke 2:52, 3 John 1:2
III. Growing in favor
Luke 2:52, 1 Sam 2:26, Matt 28:19, Prov 3:3-4