The last time we heard about "God's Expansion Plan" we learned that God's primary means of growing His Kingdom is through planting more churches. This weekend we are going to see what God's Expansion Plan looks like when boots are on the ground. What does it actually start to look like when God plants a new church?

This Weekend’s Message: “Warning Signs from God”
The Lord is not trying to make our lives hard, and He’s certainly not trying to hurt us. But sometimes, He does allow us to experience circumstances in our lives that are warning signs for us. They help us to see that we have moved far away from Him and that He’s calling us back into a closer relationship with Him!

 #1. People need to hear from God 1 Sam. 3:1 (NASB95) Judg. 21:25 (NASB95)   God’s voice is often not heard because no one is listening Prov. 29:18a (KJV) Matt. 4:4 (NASB95)     #2. God is still speaking to people 1 Sam. 3:2-9 (NASB95)   Young people are not the church of tomorro …

   #1. Some spiritual leaders are not godly people 1 Sam. 2:12(NASB95) Deut. 13:13(NASB95) 2 Cor. 6:15(NASB95)   #2. Some spiritual leaders take advantage of God’s work 1 Sam. 2:17, 21(NASB95) Lev. 7:31(NASB95) Lev. 7:25(NASB95)   #3. Some spiritual leaders compromise 1 Sam. 2:22-25(N …

 #1. A humble and broken person can make a difference 1 Sam. 1:1-10(NASB95)   #2. A faith-filled and visionary person can make a difference 1 Sam. 1:11-28(NASB95)   #3. A grateful and worshipful person can make a difference 1 Sam. 2:1-11(NASB95)   Hannah’s prayer shows us: To focus on …

Our big thought for today: Since Jesus is risen and alive, we can have a full and meaningful life, too! 1 John 5:11-13 (NASB95)   #1. God wants to make us truly alive 1 John 5:11a (NASB95) 1 Cor. 15:3-8 (NASB95) 1 John 1:1 (NASB95)   Eternal life is a gift from God Eternal life means the a …

This weekend, we are wrapping up our current message series. Is God speaking to you about stepping up? Is He calling you to get involved in His work in some way? Is He calling you to increase the impact that He is having on others through your life? Be praying as the Lord speaks to us once again through His Word in I Timothy 3.

1 Tim. 3:8-13 (NASB95) 1 Tim. 3:10-11a (NASB95)     #1. Be tested and proven as real 1 Tim. 3:10a (NASB95)   Churches often make the mistake of putting the most talented people in places where they are leading or influencing others in Jesus’ name     #2. Be free from valid a …

Jesus goes to those in need, loves them like no one else, and invites us to do the same   #1. Go where God is at work Matt. 9:35(ESV)   Acts 9:20(ESV) Acts 16:13(ESV) Acts 17:22(ESV)   #2. Move with the proper motivation   Matt. 9:36(ESV) Phil. 2:12-13(ESV)   #3. Pray for more help Ma …

1 Tim. 3:14-15 (NASB95) 1 Tim. 3:8-13 (NASB95)   #1. Don’t be extreme 1 Tim. 3:8b (NASB95)   Drinking alcohol: Is not for leaders Prov. 31:4-5 (NASB95) Is not wise Prov. 23:29-35 (NASB95) Will eventually cause others to stumble Rom. 14:21 (NASB95) If we have extreme or excessive behaviors …