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Would you describe your Christian life as average or abundant? According to John 10:10, Jesus came to give abundant life. Too many Christians miss God’s best because they’re chasing comfort, pursuing worldly pleasures, living compartmentalized lives, packing their schedules, and so on. This series addresses the issues that stand in the way of abundance. What does it take to be completely committed, fully devoted, and living with your “yes” on the table? Join us for All In as we learn how to leave average for abundance.
September 08, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#1 in series)
1 John 2:15-17
What does this text teach us about worldly affection?
Reflection/Response
September 15, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#2 in series)
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Basic Concern:
Longing for comfort can become our primary __ and the ultimate factor in our __ making. When that happens, comfort becomes an idol that competes with our affection for and __ to God.
So how can you pinpoint the idols in your life?
Tim Keller taught that the idols in your life can be identified by what makes you most __, most anxious, and most __.
What are the root idols that drive much of our behavior?
1) __: wanting pleasure and avoiding pain
2) __: wanting influence or recognition
3) __: wanting to be accepted or desired
4) __: wanting everything to go according to my plan
How do we repent of idolatry beneath the surface?
“The best way to overcome the world is not with morality or self-discipline. Christians overcome the world by seeing the __ and __ of Christ.” – Thomas Chalmers
How do I know if my comfort is idolatry or enjoying God’s good gifts?
Ask two questions:
How do we confront the idolatry of comfort?
__ and __ are idol killers.
Reflection/Response:
September 22, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#3 in series)
Luke 10:38-42
Key Idea: In a world of __ and distractions, we must operate with God’s __ and practice the spiritual disciplines.
This story helps explain the balance of the two great __.
This story challenges us to come to Jesus’ __.
This story reminds us to place a high priority on God’s __.
This story shows the __ of distractions that come with busyness.
This story clarifies __.
Reflection/Response:
September 29, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#4 in series)
Revelation 19:16; John 20:28
Compartmentalized living reveals two misunderstandings:
Does God have the __ to radically change the course of your life – without asking your __?
“On His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.” Revelation 19:16
“Thomas answered him, ‘My Lord and my God!’” John 20:28
Revelation 19:11-16 describes the triumph of Christ.
Verse 11: “And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse, and He who sat on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and wages war.”
Verse 12: “His eyes are a flame of fire, and on His head are many diadems; and He has a name written on Him which no one knows except Himself.”
Verse 13: “He is clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God.”
Verses 14-15: “And the armies which are in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, were following Him on white horses. From His mouth comes a sharp sword, so that with it He may strike down the nations, and He will rule them with a rod of iron; and He treads the wine press of the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty.”
Verse 16: “And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, ‘King of kings, and Lord of lords.’”
Key Thought: Compartmentalized living only exists when we have a __ view of God and an __ view of self.
Response/Reflection:
October 13, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#5 in series)
1 Corinthians 15:1-4
Familiar gospel statements:
Gospel __ leads to Christian __.
When believers stand in the gospel, it will…
Big Truth: __ firmly to the gospel we received helps us __ firmly in the gospel we know.
Response/Reflection
How do you know if you’re holding firmly to the gospel of religion or the gospel of you? Here are some warning signs:
October 20, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#6 in series)
Ephesians 2:10; Proverbs 29:18
Vision is a picture of your __ future.
In this context, it’s a clear picture of God’s preferred future for our lives individually and corporately.
“For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].”
Ephesians 2:10 (Amplified, classic edition)
“Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, but happy is he who keeps the law.”
Proverbs 29:18 (NASB95)
What is God’s process?
God __ His good work in us and through us as we abide in Christ.
__ bearing and __ direction are the result of abiding in Christ. (John 15:1-5; Mark 3:14)
Big Idea:
When we know __ we are and __ He’s leading, it’s easier to say “no” to anything that gets in the way of God’s bigger plan.
Truth Progression:
Reflection/Response:
