Walking with God // Week 1: The Narrow Way // Pastor Tom Keene

Walking with God // Week 1: The Narrow Way // Pastor Tom Keene

Key Points: * "The longer I serve Him, the sweeter He grows." - Bill Gaither * Equipment for walking with God --> trekking poles, shoes, backpack, thermos, first aid kit, nourishment * The Body of Christ helps us "look alive." * Pray always. Walk within limits. Expect heaven. * The "Walking with Jesus" Guidebook: Jude * 6 Images of the Weakened Church: * Unreasoning animals * Hidden reef * Clouds without rain --> No fruit & uprooted * Autumn trees * Wild waves * Wandering stars * 3 Examples: * The Way of Cain - Jealousy * The Error of Balaam - Disobedience * The Rebellion of Korah - Power struggles in the body of Christ * He is able to keep you from falling and present you faultless before His presence with exceeding joy. Scriptures: * Matthew 8 * Matthew 7:13-14 * Ephesians 6:15 * Jude

Rekindle // Week 7: Fight the Good Fight // Pastor Blaine Keene

Key Points: * I have fought the good fight. - Persevere in your Purpose. * I have finished the race. - Stay on your Path for the Prize. * I have kept the faith. - Proclaim the truth of God's Promises. Reflection Questions: 1. What prizes am I over-valuing that will have greater value the minute I die? 2. What pain am I avoiding or under-valuing that will have greater value the minute I die? Scriptures: * 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Rekindle // Week 6: Continue in Godly Living // Pastor Blaine Keene + Janet Price

Key Points: - "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young." - Henry Ford - Godliness requires growth. Growth reveals godliness. If you are not dead, you are not done growing in Christ Jesus.   Reflection Questions: - What am I teaching (Paul) and learning (Timothy)? - How am I living (Paul) and following (Timothy)? - How am I equipping (Paul) and being equipped (Timothy) to live out my purpose?   Scriptures: - 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Rekindle // Week 5: Build Your Team // Sophie Lockhart & I.R.

Key Points: * Team One (Winning): "The Lord's servants." This team is pursuing God. * "Good Team Player" qualities: sincere faith, love, peace, righteousness, purity of heart, kindness, knowledge, gentleness, selflessness * Team Two (Losing): "Opposers of truth." This team is pursuing pleasure. * "Bad Team Player" qualities: lovers of self & money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, etc * "Lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God - having a form of godliness but denying its power" (2 Tim. 3:4-5) * "Be what you need" * Accountable Discipleship: Christian formation where believers join small groups to mutually encourage, support, and hold one another accountable to living out their faith in daily life * Mothers are "Generation Shapers." Reflection Questions: * Is your home team pursuing God, or pursuing pleasure? * Are the people in your life pursuing God, or pursuing pleasure? Scriptures: * 2 Timothy 1:3-5 * 2 Timothy 2:22 - 3:9 * Proverbs 22:6

Rekindle // Week 4: Stand Firm on God's Solid Foundation // Pastor Blaine Keene + Lorie Spain

Key Points: - Build on the solid foundation of knowing God's Word and knowing God. - Avoid quarreling words, godless chatter, wicked behaviors and unholy work. Reflection Question: - Is my desire to spend time with God and in God's Word increasing? If no, what do I desire more than I desire God?  Scriptures: - 2 Timothy 2:14-21 - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Bible - Believer Affirmation: This is my Bible. I am who it says I am. (Matthew 5:16) I can do what it says I can do. (Philippians 4:13) I am going where it says I will go. (John 14:3) God’s Word is milk for my soul. (1 Peter 2:2) God’s Word is seed for my faith. (Luke 8:11) God’s Word is light for my path. (Psalm 119:105) God’s Word is power for my victory. (Hebrews 4:12) God’s Word is freedom for my life. (John 8:32) When I read God’s Word, it brings me joy. (Jeremiah 15:16) When I study God’s Word, it keeps me from shame. (2 Timothy 2:15) When I memorize God’s Word, it purifies my heart. (Psalm 119:11) When I quote God’s Word, it defeats my enemies. (Ephesians 6:10, 17) When I meditate on God’s Word, it brings me success. (Joshua 1:8) When I abide in God’s Word, it gives me confidence. (John 15:7) I am a Bible-believing follower of Jesus Christ!