You’ll never know what to fight for if you don’t know what’s been promised. To contend for heaven on earth, we need a clear vision of what heaven looks like—what’s there, what’s not—and then we can recognize where God’s kingdom needs to break through here.
February 2nd | Week 4
Family
Speakers
David Terry
Exec. Pastor of Worship and Prayer
Notes
AS IT IS IN HEAVEN - FAMILY
Luke 18:15-17 (NASB)
15 Now they were bringing even their babies to Him so that He would touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they began rebuking them.
16 But Jesus called for the little ones, saying, “Allow the children to come to Me, and do not forbid them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
17 Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.”
The primary occupation of heaven is the glory of God.
Ephesians 2:1-6 (NASB)
1 And you were dead in your offenses and sins,
2 in which you previously walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience.
3 Among them we too all previously lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the rest.
4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us,
5 even when we were dead in our wrongdoings, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),
6 and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.
The primary reason for heaven is to house the family of God.
John 14:1-5 (NASB)
1 “Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me.
2 In My Father’s house are many rooms; if that were not so, I would have told you, because I am going there to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I am coming again and will take you to Myself, so that where I am, there you also will be.
4 And you know the way where I am going.”
5 Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going; how do we know the way?”
6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me.”
John 13:34-35 (NASB)
34 I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
35 By this all people will know that you are My disciples: if you have love for one another.
Community
Community comes from the Latin word Communitas, which is two parts:
- Con - “together”
- Munis - To do with performing services
- The size and strength of the shared thing unified around
- Shared experiences
John 14:1-5 (NASB)
1 “Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me.
2 In My Father’s house are many rooms; if that were not so, I would have told you, because I am going there to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I am coming again and will take you to Myself, so that where I am, there you also will be.
4 And you know the way where I am going.”
5 Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going; how do we know the way?”
6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me.”
Matthew 18:19-20 (NASB)
19 Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven.
20 For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.
Cultures to Foster:
- Culture of Faith
- Culture of Honor
- Culture of Generosity
Matthew 18:19-20 (NASB)
19 “Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven.
20 For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.”
Conflict Resolution
Matthew 18:15-20 (NASB)
15 “Now if your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have gained your brother.
16 But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that on the testimony of two or three witnesses every matter may be confirmed.
17 And if he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, he is to be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.
18 Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven.
19 Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven.
20 For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.”
Steps in Conflict:
- Move Forward
- Stay Still
- Move Backwards
Matthew 18:15-20 (NASB)
15 “Now if your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have gained your brother.
16 But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that on the testimony of two or three witnesses every matter may be confirmed.
17 And if he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, he is to be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.
18 Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven.
19 Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven.
20 For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.”
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Sermon Series || As It Is In Heaven - Family || Matthew 18:15-20 “Now if your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that on the testimony of two or three witnesses every matter may be confirmed. And if he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, he is to be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven. Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven. For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.”
Do you find yourself having a hard time “getting in the game”? Maybe you’re afraid of being honest. Maybe you’ve been hurt before. Is there anything holding you back from fully stepping into this family?
Do you eat together as a family at the table? What is holding you back from?
Is there anyone the Holy Spirit is revealing to you that you may have wronged?
Is there anyone the Holy Spirit is revealing to you that may have wronged you? If so, be quick to apologize. Remember that Jesus went to the cross to forgive you for your sins and forgive them for their sins, including the one against you. Forgive as Christ has forgiven. Let’s let confrontation become something we do out of love and desire for restoration, not for offense!
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Unshakeable Faith
Power Verse: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1
February 2nd Lesson: Believing for greater things, blessings & miracles
What person in the Bible had an unshakeable prayer life? Daniel
What did Daniel’s prayer life allow him to see? miracles & prophetic visions
What is God’s will? for Heaven to come to earth
What greater things are you believing for? -
Unshakeable Faith
Power Verse: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1
February 2nd Lesson: Believing for greater things, blessings & miracles
What person in the Bible had an unshakeable prayer life? Daniel
What did Daniel’s prayer life allow him to see? miracles & prophetic visions
What is God’s will? for Heaven to come to earth
What greater things are you believing for? -
MY BIG FEELINGS by saddleback kids
Power Verse: “The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.” Psalm 145:8
Learn the power verse motions here!
Week 1 - Adam & Eve - I can talk to God about how I feel
What is sin? disobeying God
Who forgives us when we sin? Jesus
What did Adam & Eve feel? ashamed
Are feelings bad? no!
What do we do with our feelings? tell God -
MY BIG FEELINGS by saddleback kids
Power Verse: “The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.” Psalm 145:8
Learn the power verse motions here!
Adam & Eve - I can talk to God about how I feel (all month!)
What is sin? disobeying God
Who forgives us when we sin? Jesus
What did Adam & Eve feel? ashamed
Are feelings bad? no!
What do we do with our feelings? tell God