The Good Shepherd: Confidence in Crisis, Part 2
During these times where many things are unknown, it seems like we are in a hopeless situation.
SERMON THEME
Pastor Richard continues his message on Psalm 23. As we focus on the Good Shepherd, we learn about the staff and how the staff can be representative of Holy Spirit. The 23rd psalm is about bringing the kingdom of God into our lives. We can continue to have confidence in crisis as we put our faith in the Good Shepherd to lead, guide and comfort us through crisis.
SCRIPTURES
Psalm 23; Proverbs 3:26; Luke 12:32; Psalm 91:1-3
*not an exhaustive list
Discuss and Reflect
Have you made the Lord the shepherd of your life? Discuss practical areas that you have.
Discuss the 3 areas of sheep management
The staff is used to draw sheep together in intimate relationship.
The staff is used by the shepherd to draw the individual sheep close to himself for intimate examination.
The staff was used to guide the sheep.
How have you allowed the rod (the word of God) to examine you?
PRAYER POINT / DECLARATION
We decree the Kingdom of God is being released in California as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10
' your kingdom comes, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. '
NEXT STEPS
All Liberty Church partners and attendees are invited to take their next step. What is your next step? Is it water baptism, joining Growth Path, joining the Impact team or joining a LIFE group?
The Power of Blessing
During these times where many things are unknown, it seems like we are in a hopeless situation.
SERMON THEME
A spoken blessing is a positive, prophetic statement that releases the favor of God in the life of another. To speak a blessing requires seeing another from God’s perspective and declaring the intentions of God toward that person. In this message, Pastors Richard and Joan talk to us about the practical power of blessing someone and how important it is to now the power of the tongue.
SCRIPTURES
Proverbs 16:24; Proverbs 18:21; James 3:8-10; Ephesians 4:29
Discuss and Reflect
·Discuss the 4 powerful truths about blessing
Blessing edifies the hearer, identifies who you are in God’s plan, and multiplies the life of God in the person receiving it.
The power of blessing breaks opposition.
Blessing is powerful when obstacles threaten the will of God for your life.
Blessing Flows out of a Kingdom Mindset.
If you have children, have you asked God to show you how to speak into the identity of each one of your children and to impart God’s grace and favor to come to pass in their life?
Who do you know who has a present condition that needs you to speak words of blessing over them?
PRAYER POINT / DECLARATION
We decree that a governmental shake-up will start a new course for California. The Government in California and the USA is shifting to Jesus’ shoulders.
Isaiah 9:6-7
'For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. '
NEXT STEPS
All Liberty Church partners and attendees are invited to take their next step. What is your next step? Is it water baptism, joining Growth Path, joining the Impact team or joining a LIFE group?