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How to Lose Your Religion

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The Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the morning of the first Easter, not only broke the seal of Jesus’ tomb, but it also broke the seal of bondage that religion and sin use to enslave people.

Galatians 2:16 | …we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ…

The True Gospel of Jesus Christ will #SetFREE everyone who repents and believes.  No religious ritual will save you.

Ephesians 2:8-9 | For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 

In this first episode of our series #SetFreeEagle from Galatians you will learn to understand the True Gospel so that you can maintain the true freedom of Christ, in this world.  Here are Three Lessons that will help you lose your religion.

  1. The True GOSPEL is from ____God______ | Galatians 1:1-2
  1. The True GOSPEL is by ____Grace___ & ___Peace___ | Galatians 1:3-4

Two False Gospels

  • Secret knowledge = do whatever you want + Grace
  • Good works + faith = God’s Grace

TRUE Gospel

  • God’s Grace + Faith = Good works
  1. The True GOSPEL is for ___Glory___ to ___God___ | Galatians 1:4-5

Romans 5:8 | But God Demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us

This Week’s Bible Reading
| Galatians 1:1-24 | Ephesians 2:1-22 | Romans 5-8 | 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 |

 

reBUILD in the Face of Fear

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Fear can be crippling. If the enemy of your soul can cause you to live in a spirit of fear, then he will be able to stop you from reBUILDING your faith, your heart, your marriage, your family, or your community.

There are three typical responses to fear:

  • Flight
  • Fight
  • Freeze

In today’s message from Nehemiah 6:5-14, we learn a Godly approach for handling public & private attacks of fear.

Track #1 Chi Alpha Missions Moment

Track #2 Message from Nehemiah 6:5-14

FEAR BRINGS ________DISOBEDIENCE__________

DISOBEDIENCE IS ____UNBELIEF____ THAT FAILS TO ___LOVE____ GOD.

“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.”
– 1 John 4:18

 1.  ______Public______ Attack | Nehemiah 6:5-9

Matthew 10:28-33 | 2 Timothy 1:7

Discussion Questions |

  • Read Sanballat’s Letter Again
  • What three accusations are charged against Nehemiah?
  • How could they each cause fear?
  • How is this similar to your experience with attacks & fear?

2. ____Private____ Attack | Nehemiah 6:10-14

2 Timothy 1:12

Discussion Questions |

  • Read the conversation in Nehemiah 6:10-13
  • In what ways was Shemiah’s suggestion disobedient?
  • How can you see these kinds of traps coming and avoid them?
  • In what ways do peoples fear lead them to sin against God?

LOVE BRINGS _____SURRENDER________.

SURRENDER IS BELIEF THAT LEAVES THE _____OUTCOME_____ UP TO GOD.

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This Week’s Bible Reading
| Nehemiah 7-13 | Matthew 10 | 2 Timothy 1 | Proverbs 15-19 |

 

reBUILD in the Face of Distraction

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The story of Nehemiah is the story of a person called by God, who knew the mission, and understood the honor that his life could bring to God. In the process God used Nehemiah to reBUILD a city and inspire a people.

When God puts it in your heart to reBUILD your life, your family, or your community, you can be sure that the enemy of God will use anything and everything he can to stop you from renewing hope. In today’s sermon from Nehemiah 6:1-4, we learn about the enemy’s tactic of distraction and how to stand firm.

And I sent messengers to them, saying,
“I am doing a great work and I cannot come down.
Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to you?” – Nehemiah 6:3

 Distraction brings ___confusion________

Confusion is ____unbelief_____ that fails to ____prioritize______ God.

  1. Not every ____invitation______ is a reason for _____celebration______ | Nehemiah 6:1-3

Identify Distractions by Asking Four Questions:

  • Who is inviting you?
  • Where are they inviting you?
  • What is there motivation?
  • Why should the work you are doing stop? Or should it?

1 Chronicles 8:12 | 2 Corinthians 11:12-15 | 1 Peter 5:8-9 | John 10:10 | Matthew 7:13-14

  1. Distraction is a ­­­­____constant____ enemy | Nehemiah 6:4

Luke 9:51-56 | Hebrews 12:1-3 | James 1:2-18 | Romans 5:3-5

DETERMINATION BRINGS ___clarity___. CLARITY IS BELIEF

THAT WHAT GOD HAS ____started____ HE WILL ____finish___.

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This Week’s Bible Reading
| Nehemiah 6-8 | James 1 | Luke 9 | Romans 5 | Proverbs 10-14 |

Coming Up: reBUILD in the Face of:
Accusation (1/31) | Devastation (2/7) | Discouragement (2/14) |
Intimidation (2/21) | Greed (2/28) | Distraction (3/6) | Fear (3/13) |

reBUILD in the Face of Greed

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Greed in any culture will cause oppression, manipulation, and the collapse of that society. God has designed a plan for our finances that will allow us to overcome greed and be free to be generous.  In this sermon from Nehemiah 5, you will be encouraged to stop the cycle of debt and live free.

1. Admit the _____burden__________ of ______debt______ that greed has caused | Nehemiah 5:1-5

The people CRIED out to Nehemiah because of

  • 5:2 | Their big families
  • 5:3 | the mortgaging of their property
  • 5:4 | loans to pay taxes
  • 5:4 | they were powerless to help it

Greed is _____unbelief__________ that Brings _____debt________

Debt is _____slavery_______ that is _______powerless__________ to pursue God.

Proverbs 22:7 | “The rich rules over the poor,
and the borrower is the slave of the lender.”

2. Develop a ___plan_____ to overcome _____greed________ | Nehemiah 5:6-10

  • 5:6 | Direct your Anger at a Righteous Solution
  • 5:7a | Counsel with myself
  • 5:7b | Charges against nobles and officials, Great Assembly
  • 5:8 | We have become FREE, and now you have made us SLAVES again!
  • 5:9 | Not Good
    • We should Fear of God
    • Invites our Enemy to taunt us

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3. _____Execute__________ the plan to become _____debt________ free | Nehemiah 5:11-13

  • Being GENEROUS is an intentional CHOICE to overcome GREED through GIVING. ‪

4. Live __free______ to be _____generous______ | Nehemiah 5:14-19

 He paid a debt He did not owe

I owed a debt I could not pay

I needed someone to wash my sins away

And now I sing a brand new song

Amazing Grace

Christ Jesus paid a debt that I could never pay

Nehemiah 2:20 | The God of heaven will make us prosper, and we his servants will arise and build, but you [GREED] have no portion or right or claim in Jerusalem.

  This Week’s Bible Reading
| Nehemiah 4-6 | Matthew 18:21-35 | Luke 7:36-50 | Proverbs 5-9 |

Coming Up: reBUILD in the Face of:
Accusation (1/31) | Devastation (2/7) | Discouragement (2/14) |
Intimidation (2/21) | Greed (2/28) | Distraction (3/6) | Fear (3/13) |

 

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