"His-story” Series from Centerstage Church

S1 E9 A Cast Party For The Ages

CENTERSTAGE CHURCH March 15, 2009 Pastor Michael Bryce His Story Series “A Cast Party For The Ages” Revelation Big idea: Knowing how HIS Story ends gives the believer help and hope. I. Cast parties are fun! a. Reunions with friends b. Celebration of common interests c. Activities we enjoy d. Getting away from the troubles of life e. Desire to never end f. Get together again II. This Cast Party is For The Ages a. My body is raised i. 1 Cor. 15) ii. Romans 8:19-23 b. The new earth and heavens (Rev. 21) c. God’s reign will be unrivaled there. (Rev. 21:22 – 27) d. Righteousness is at home there. (2 Peter 3:13) e. Promises to count on (Rev. 22: 1-5) 1. No more curse. 2. No more night. (also John 11;10, Eph 5:8, 1 Pet 2:9) 3. No end III. Help And Hope 91Cor. 15:58) a. Stand firm b. Give yourself to the Lord c. Know that what you do matter

S1 E8 The World Tour

CENTERSTAGE CHURCH July 9, 2023 Pastor Michael Bryce His Story Series “World Tour” Acts 1, 2, 11 Big idea: HIS Story was meant for the entire world to hear. I. Meant For The Entire World? a. Led Zeppelin? b. The British Empire? c. Coke? II. Making The HIS Storic World Tour Possible a. The Resurrection appearances b. The Commission (Matthew 28: 18-20) c. The Ascension (Acts 1:6-9) d. The Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4) e. The Gentiles (Acts 11:34-45) III. Taking His Story To The World a. Get involved in the Great Commission. b. Let the Holy Spirit provide the power to do it. c. Remember that God will lead me to all kinds of people (races, backgrounds, ages, etc…) d. See the world with Jesus!

S1 E7 Author, Author!

CENTERSTAGE CHURCH JUNE 25, 2023 Pastor Michael Bryce His Story Series “Author, Author!” John Big idea: The Climax Of HIS Story Is The Coming Of The Messiah, Jesus Christ!. I. The Author Of HIS Story a. Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh (Incarnation) - John 1 b. Jesus Christ, the Messiah (Provision) - John 3:16 c. Jesus Christ, the Way (Explanation) - John 14:5-7 II. The Author’s Paradoxical Message a. Dying to live (Galatians 2:20) b. Losing to gain (Matthew 10:39) c. Triumph through weakness (2 Cor. 4:7) d. A kingdom not of this world (John 18:36) III. Three Questions To Ask a. Have I placed my faith in the Author? (salvation) b. Have I given Him “author”ity in my life? (discipleship) c. Has my life been changed by Him? (testimony)

S1 E6 After The Theatre Burns Down

CENTERSTAGE CHURCH Pastor Michael Bryce His Story Series “After The Theatre Burns Down” Haggai 1-2 Big idea: God wants holiness even in times of hopelessness. I. The Aftermath a. …at the Paris Opera House b. …of tsunamis, twisters, and crashes c. …in our house of cards II. Rebuilding God’s House a. The call to rebuild (chapter 1) i. Excuses, selfishness, wrong priorities (1:1-6) ii. Wha’cha tryin to do to Me (1:7-11) iii. Repentance and obedience (1:12) iv. A very, very very fine house (1:13-15) b. The greater glory of the new house (chapter 2) i. Discouragement doused with holiness (2:1-5) ii. Whole lotta shakin’ gonna go on (2:6-7) iii. Jesus will never leave this building (2:8-9) III. The prescription for me in times of hopelessness a. When our theatre burns down, God’s calling always survives. b. My attention needs to be on His concerns first. (seek ye first) c. The house being built is me. Jesus lives there. d. His presence can give me peace. For more information about Centerstage Church and ZAO Theatre, visit CenterstageChurch.org [https://.www.centerstagechurch.org/]

S1 E5 Taking His-story On The Road

CENTERSTAGE CHURCH 06/04/23 Pastor Michael Bryce His Story Series “Taking HIS Story On The Road” Daniel 1: Big idea: God’s Story Is Lived Out In Our Obedience To Him. I. On The Road Again a. Stranger than fiction traveling b. Fish out of water c. What you do to get along II. Daniel’s Roadworthy Performance a. Judah falls (vs. 1-2) b. Training in exile (vs. 3-7) c. Daniel’s obedient choice (vs. 8-9) d. The response (vs. 9-10) e. The test (vs. 11-16) f. The results (vs. 15-21) i. Appearance and health ii. Education and wisdom iii. Access to the power of the King III. Understanding My RoadShow (the Christian) a. This world is not our home. b. How I live is important i. What God sees (character) ii. What others see (example of God’s life) c. With God’s help, I can balance the world’s demands on me, and God’s desire for me. For more information about Centerstage Church and ZAO Theatre, visit CenterstageChurch.org [https://.www.centerstagechurch.org/]