07/04/2010 God Encounters – Paul – The Terminator - Wes Dupin
Each week our focus will be on one biblical character, a unique encounter they had with God, and something they learned (about their own faith and God) through this experience. This week our character will be Paul/Saul, the encounter will be when he became a follower of Jesus. We will look at how Paul was transformed from Hitler to Billy Graham. We will look at his weapons of choice that changed the course of history. We will hear his story of transformation and invite people to respond as the Lord leads.[podcast]http://www.shorelinechurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/20100704_sermon.mp3[/podcast]
07/04/2010 God Encounters – Paul – The Terminator - Wes Dupin
Each week our focus will be on one biblical character, a unique encounter they had with God, and something they learned (about their own faith and God) through this experience. This week our character will be Paul/Saul, the encounter will be when he became a follower of Jesus. We will look at how Paul was transformed from Hitler to Billy Graham. We will look at his weapons of choice that changed the course of history. We will hear his story of transformation and invite people to respond as the Lord leads.[podcast]http://www.shorelinechurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/20100704_sermon.mp3[/podcast]
God Encounters 2: The Apostle Paul’s Story
Paul the Terminator
Reading for the week of July 4 – 10
Day 1- Acts 6-7
Day 2- Acts 8-9
Day 3- Acts 13-15
Day 4- Acts 16-18
Day 5- Acts 19-21
Day 6- Acts 22-24
Bonus- Acts 25-28
Memorize/Reflect- “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures…” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
Reflection- How have my life, attitudes, dreams, and desires changed since I became a follower of Jesus?
Discussion- Tell about how God has transformed who you are because you are in a living relationship with Jesus. What is one area you know God wants to change and grow you in the coming year?
Prayer Direction- Pray for people you know and care about who have not yet surrendered their life and heart to Jesus.
“Live It!” Challenge- Look for a natural opportunity, this week, to tell someone a story about how God has changed your life because you are a Christian.
July Prayer Focus: Continue praying the- Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow prayer. Look back, look at today, and look forward and saturate your days with prayer for God’s help and will to be unleashed in your life.
July – September: Continue the practice of Simplicity- This is the discipline of growing in contentment as you say, “Enough,” and seek to simplify your life. This week, tune in to the temptation to impulse buy. Commit to ask the question, “Do I really need this?” before buying and then take 24 hours to pray before making a decision to buy…see what happens.
Resources online or in the Shoreline Bookstore: As you seek to encounter God in fresh new ways, consider reading, Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas or The Life You’ve Always Wanted by John Ortberg.
God Encounters 2: The Apostle Paul’s Story
Paul the Terminator
Reading for the week of July 4 – 10
Day 1- Acts 6-7
Day 2- Acts 8-9
Day 3- Acts 13-15
Day 4- Acts 16-18
Day 5- Acts 19-21
Day 6- Acts 22-24
Bonus- Acts 25-28
Memorize/Reflect- “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures…” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
Reflection- How have my life, attitudes, dreams, and desires changed since I became a follower of Jesus?
Discussion- Tell about how God has transformed who you are because you are in a living relationship with Jesus. What is one area you know God wants to change and grow you in the coming year?
Prayer Direction- Pray for people you know and care about who have not yet surrendered their life and heart to Jesus.
“Live It!” Challenge- Look for a natural opportunity, this week, to tell someone a story about how God has changed your life because you are a Christian.
July Prayer Focus: Continue praying the- Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow prayer. Look back, look at today, and look forward and saturate your days with prayer for God’s help and will to be unleashed in your life.
July – September: Continue the practice of Simplicity- This is the discipline of growing in contentment as you say, “Enough,” and seek to simplify your life. This week, tune in to the temptation to impulse buy. Commit to ask the question, “Do I really need this?” before buying and then take 24 hours to pray before making a decision to buy…see what happens.
Resources online or in the Shoreline Bookstore: As you seek to encounter God in fresh new ways, consider reading, Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas or The Life You’ve Always Wanted by John Ortberg.
06/27/2010 God Encounters – Joseph – Holding Gods Hand in The Dark - Kevin Harney
Each week our focus will be on one biblical character, a unique encounter they had with God, and something they learned (about their own faith and God) through this experience. This week our character will be Joseph, the encounter will be how he met God when tough things kept happening to him and the lessons will be: God is with us even when things don’t go the way we would have planned them, and we can find God even in the dark places of life.[podcast]http://www.shorelinechurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/20100627.mp3[/podcast]
06/27/2010 God Encounters – Joseph – Holding Gods Hand in The Dark - Kevin Harney
Each week our focus will be on one biblical character, a unique encounter they had with God, and something they learned (about their own faith and God) through this experience. This week our character will be Joseph, the encounter will be how he met God when tough things kept happening to him and the lessons will be: God is with us even when things don’t go the way we would have planned them, and we can find God even in the dark places of life.[podcast]http://www.shorelinechurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/20100627.mp3[/podcast]
God Encounters 1: Joseph’s Story
Holding God’s Hand in the Dark
Reading for the Week of June 27 – July 3
Day 1- Genesis 37 and 39
Day 2- Genesis 40-41
Day 3- Genesis 42-43
Day 4- Genesis 44-45
Day 5- Genesis 46-47
Day 6- Genesis 48-50
Bonus- Acts 16 and 2 Corinthians 11
Memorize/Reflect- “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives” (Genesis 50:20)
Reflection- How has God been near me and held my hand, even in the hard times of life?
Discussion- Tell about a time you went through loss, pain, or struggle that made no sense to you; but later, you began to see how God had been working in your life through this dark time.
Prayer Direction- Pray for people you love and care about who are going through a difficult time. Thank God for being with you, even in the hard times of life.
“Live It!” Challenge- Over and over we read that, “The Lord was with Joseph!” When you face tough times in the coming weeks, say to yourself, “I know the Lord is with me, even if I can’t see Him.” Then, look back later and see where God was at work.
July Prayer Focus: Try a new way of praying called- Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. You can journal, pray out loud, or lift this up silently. Simply look back at yesterday and pray through the day…what you experienced. You can confess, thank God, and learn from the past. Then, lift up today…give it to the Lord. Really think through the whole day and ask for God’s leading. Finally, offer the coming days to the Lord and ask for His leading and blessing.
July – September: Begin the practice of Simplicity- This is the discipline of growing in contentment as you say, “Enough,” and seek to simplify your life. In July we will think about economic simplicity. Consider identifying something you can do without and take what you would have spent on this and give it to someone in need.
Resources online or in the Shoreline Bookstore: As you seek to encounter God in fresh new ways, consider reading, Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas or The Life You’ve Always Wanted by John Ortberg.
God Encounters 1: Joseph’s Story
Holding God’s Hand in the Dark
Reading for the Week of June 27 – July 3
Day 1- Genesis 37 and 39
Day 2- Genesis 40-41
Day 3- Genesis 42-43
Day 4- Genesis 44-45
Day 5- Genesis 46-47
Day 6- Genesis 48-50
Bonus- Acts 16 and 2 Corinthians 11
Memorize/Reflect- “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives” (Genesis 50:20)
Reflection- How has God been near me and held my hand, even in the hard times of life?
Discussion- Tell about a time you went through loss, pain, or struggle that made no sense to you; but later, you began to see how God had been working in your life through this dark time.
Prayer Direction- Pray for people you love and care about who are going through a difficult time. Thank God for being with you, even in the hard times of life.
“Live It!” Challenge- Over and over we read that, “The Lord was with Joseph!” When you face tough times in the coming weeks, say to yourself, “I know the Lord is with me, even if I can’t see Him.” Then, look back later and see where God was at work.
July Prayer Focus: Try a new way of praying called- Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. You can journal, pray out loud, or lift this up silently. Simply look back at yesterday and pray through the day…what you experienced. You can confess, thank God, and learn from the past. Then, lift up today…give it to the Lord. Really think through the whole day and ask for God’s leading. Finally, offer the coming days to the Lord and ask for His leading and blessing.
July – September: Begin the practice of Simplicity- This is the discipline of growing in contentment as you say, “Enough,” and seek to simplify your life. In July we will think about economic simplicity. Consider identifying something you can do without and take what you would have spent on this and give it to someone in need.
Resources online or in the Shoreline Bookstore: As you seek to encounter God in fresh new ways, consider reading, Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas or The Life You’ve Always Wanted by John Ortberg.
God is near! He is at work right where you are. It is possible to encounter Him in the flow of your normal day…it really is! Join us this summer for an amazing study of real life encounters people had with God. As we hear their stories, we will learn more about God and we will learn a lot about ourselves. This summer we will do more than talk about God Encounters…we plan to have them!
Catch up on past messages here!
God is near! He is at work right where you are. It is possible to encounter Him in the flow of your normal day…it really is! Join us this summer for an amazing study of real life encounters people had with God. As we hear their stories, we will learn more about God and we will learn a lot about ourselves. This summer we will do more than talk about God Encounters…we plan to have them!
Catch up on past messages here!
