Church Reimagined, pt. 2
We will step outside of the walls of the church…
SERMON THEME
Pastor Richard continues with his message about church reimagined. Church reimagined is doing church differently than we have. We are committed to the first century model of going out to where people are and demonstrating the love of Jesus, tangibly. We are getting out of the building and partnering with God to bring great joy into our cities. We pray that we use our gifts and talents given to us by God to help others experience God’s grace.
SCRIPTURES
Mark 12:41-44; Matthew 6:21; Hebrews 7:8; Matt 6:33; Mark 16:20; Acts 19; Acts 8:1-8;
Romans 12:4-6; 1 Peter 4:10
*not an exhaustive list
Discuss and Reflect
Based upon 1 Peter 4:10 and Romans 12:4-6 what is the gift God gave to you that allows you to minister your part of God’s multifaceted Grace to others?
Describe how you could use that gift to minister to those inside the body and to those who don't know Christ yet.
Explain what you believe God is prompting you to do now that you understand He chose you to be the one who ministers His grace to others.
PRAYER POINT / DECLARATION
We decree that the Lord is blessing the church in California with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,
Ephesians 1:3
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?
Church Reimagined
We will step outside of the walls of the church…
SERMON THEME
Pastor Richard and Pastor Patricia discuss the vision behind “Church Reimagined” which is the way the Ekklesia should show up in the kingdom today. We have a strategy to invade the marketplace, the media and to take our streets back. We will step outside of the walls of the church and begin to do church according to the model of the church in Acts-Serving people and demonstrating the love of Jesus!
SCRIPTURES
Matthew 24:14; Jude 1:17-25
*not an exhaustive list
Discuss and Reflect
What ways can YOU practically serve and demonstrate the love of Jesus outside the walls of the church?
Plan and discuss these with your group and come up with a plan on how you can serve, both during this COVID time and beyond.
Discuss Jude 1:17-25
PRAYER POINT / DECLARATION
We decree the Spirit of God is releasing His Spirit over California as He did over Mary to birth a move of God that will sweep the nation.
And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.
Luke 1:35
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?
Here Comes the Bride, pt. 2
During these times where many things are unknown, it seems like we are in a hopeless situation.
SERMON THEME
Pastor Richard continues with his awesome message about how we can walk out our unique relationship with Jesus. We continue discussing practical ways of knowing Him intimately: 1) Knowing God is more than knowing ABOUT Him; It’s a fully personal relationship. 2) Knowing God is a matter of personal involvement—of mind, will and feelings. 3) Knowing God is a matter of grace.
SCRIPTURES
Galatians 6:7-8; 2 Corinthians 9:6; Proverbs 11:24-26; Revelation 7:9-17; Mark 3:14; Psalm 16:11
*not an exhaustive list
Discuss and Reflect
Discuss the ways to enhance your spiritual intimacy
Share with God your greatest joy of the week.
Share your greatest struggle of the week.
Share an affirmation of God.
Ask god a question then listen
How does God bring us to know Him?
Discuss ways that you have felt known/loved by God
PRAYER POINT / DECLARATION
We decree California is coming into full manifestation of the promises, prayers and prophecies the church has made for many decades over this state. For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.
2 Corinthians 1:20
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?
Here Comes the Bride
During these times where many things are unknown, it seems like we are in a hopeless situation.
SERMON THEME
We are the bride of Christ! Pastor Richard examines what it means to be the bride of Christ and how we can walk out our unique relationship with Jesus. We discuss practical ways of knowing Him intimately: 1) Knowing God is more than knowing ABOUT Him; It’s a fully personal relationship. 2) Knowing God is a matter of personal involvement—of mind, will, and feelings. 3) Knowing God is a matter of grace.
SCRIPTURES
Revelations 19:6-9; Ephesians 5:31-32; John 17:20-22, 24; 1 John 4:16; Psalm 25:12-14 AMP
*not an exhaustive list
Discuss and Reflect
Explain how a marriage with a spouse is similar to your relationship with Jesus
What can you do tomorrow that will help you begin your journey into intimacy with Christ
How did the fall or sin mess up your thinking regarding Christ’s love towards you?
PRAYER POINT / DECLARATION
We decree we will recover all the enemy has stolen from California.
David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken, and David rescued his two wives. Nothing was missing, whether small or great, sons or daughters, spoil or anything that had been taken. David brought back all.
1 Samuel 30:18-19
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 Fear of God
During these times where many things are unknown, it seems like we are in a hopeless situation.
SERMON THEME
Pastor Richard brings us an awesome message about the fear of the Lord, starting with a dramatic reading of Exodus 19. We all have fears, but there is one fear that conquers all other fears. The Fear of the Lord. As we walk in the fear of the Lord, there are characteristics that become evident in our lives.
SCRIPTURES
Isaiah 5:20 AMP; Proverbs 9:10; Psalm 34:11-15; Hebrews 12:14-16; Proverbs 19:23; Genesis 22
*not an exhaustive list
Discuss and Reflect
Is there a particular aspect of God-fearing obedience that you find it difficult to embrace
Take it to God with humility.
Confess your weakness and trust Him to provide you with the power you need to live in holy fear.
How can you intentionally pursue holiness?
Discuss the 5 characteristics of the fear of God illustrated by Abraham’s story:
Abraham obeyed God instantly.
Abraham obeyed God when it didn’t make sense.
Abraham obeyed even when it was sacrificial.
Abraham obeyed when he didn't see a clear benefit.
Abraham believed and obeyed to completion
PRAYER POINT / DECLARATION
We decree the manifest presence of the Lord is filling California.
'but truly, as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord — 'Numbers 14:21
'For the earth will be filled With the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, As the waters cover the sea.'
Habakkuk 2:14
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 Father Effect
During these times where many things are unknown, it seems like we are in a hopeless situation.
SERMON THEME
In honor of Father’s Day, Pastors Richard and Joan shared the importance of Fatherhood from a biblical perspective and a father’s impact on the family unit. Those without a father in the home are not without hope, though! There is an eternal Father you and your children can count on – He will fight for you! Always remember and call upon God’s word for you and your children!
SCRIPTURES
Genesis 18:19; Deuteronomy 6:4-7; Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 5:1-2; Ephesians 6:4; 2 Timothy 3:16 EXB
*not an exhaustive list
Discuss and Reflect
Discuss a time when you have had to humble yourself and ask your child for forgiveness, and Holy Spirit had to help you. If not a child, discuss a time in a different relationship.
Discuss the responsibilities of fathers:
To train our children in biblical truth.
Affirm the biblical identity and purpose in our children.
Look at Proverbs 22:15. Discuss how it is misinterpreted and what the interpretation should be.
PRAYER POINT / DECLARATION
We decree California is the Gate of the west and the glory is waiting at this gate. We decree open wide the gates and the King of Glory will come in. 'Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, The Lord mighty in battle.' Psalms 24:7-8
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?
Justice and Compassion
During these times where many things are unknown, it seems like we are in a hopeless situation.
SERMON THEME
Pastor Richard discusses the biblical view of justice and compassion. When we are in times like these, there are one of two responses. Preservation or transformation. The church has to take the lead on transformation. As we discuss what biblical justice is along with compassion, please search your heart and allow the spirit of truth to lead the way. #dolikewise
SCRIPTURES
Psalm 11:7; Psalm 33:5; Micah 6:8; Matthew 26:52; James 4:12; Proverbs 31:8-9; Luke 10:27-36
*not an exhaustive list
Discuss and Reflect
1. Who do you identify with? Are you the Levite and the lawyer who find it unfair that God would love everyone?
2. Do you identify with the priest? Do you say to yourself, “I wish I had time to help? I see the need but don’t have the time.
3. Do you identify with the Samaritan? You want to help. You have made the decision not to miss the opportunity to serve others.
4. Have you ever thought about the answer to the lawyer’s question – “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” What, if any, new insights did you gain from reading Luke 10:27-36?
5. Ask yourself what it might mean to answer the question-- “Will you leave the comfort of the boat to step into the storm of injustice?”
6. What will you do now?
PRAYER POINT / DECLARATION
We decree that the Lord is ushering in new divine order and anointing into California.
'For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.'
Colossians 2:5
'But my horn You have exalted like a wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil.'
Psalms 92:10
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?
Love Thy Neighbor
During these times where many things are unknown, it seems like we are in a hopeless situation.
SERMON THEME
Pastor Richard gives us an encouraging message about how we are to love our neighbor. In the midst of unrest and disunity, we need to focus on the way we can love our neighbor. The church has to lead the way to reconciliation.
SCRIPTURES
Galatians 5:14-16 ; 1 John 4:19-21; Isaiah 61:1-2; 1 John 5:3-5; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
*not an exhaustive list
Discuss and Reflect
What are the two commandments that all of the commandments are centered around
Discuss the rules of engagement: L-Listen, U-Understand, V-Validate
What are the three things Pastor Richard discussed that display the heart of God?
PRAYER POINT / DECLARATION
We decree that God’s people in California are becoming wiser than the enemy
'to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, '
Ephesians 3:10
'“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. '
Matthew 10:16
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?
Pentecost
During these times where many things are unknown, it seems like we are in a hopeless situation.
SERMON THEME
March 31, 2020 marks the day of Pentecost. The Jewish Festival Shavout is a remembrance of the law given to Moses. God commands blessing on unity and harmony. On the day of Pentecost as referenced in Acts 2, everyone was on one place on one accord in unity and harmony and everyone there (people of various languages and ethnicities) experienced something only Holy Spirit could do. In these challenging times, we need to be in unity and harmony. Prophet Ruckins McKinley has given us a prophetic word that God will use Liberty to be an example of how to love one another. Today, Pastor Richard discusses Pentecost, racial unity and the ministry of reconciliation
SCRIPTURES
Acts 2; Genesis 9:19; 1 Corinthians 11:17-22; 1 Corinthians 12:25-26; Isaiah 55
*not an exhaustive list
Discuss and Reflect
How can we practically put our righteous anger where it needs to go?
Discuss the ministry of reconciliation as it pertains to the racial divide.
What is YOUR assignment that you need to embrace?
PRAYER POINT / DECLARATION
We decree the Lord is developing a new model of His kingdom here in California.
Isaiah 43:18-19
'“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland
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 Good Shepherd: Confidence in Crisis, Part 3
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 with the focus on verses 5 and 6. Pastor Richard discusses how we can sit at the table God has prepared for us in the presence of our enemies. This is a promise for today, not in the “by and by”. We also discuss the enemies of the sheep that can prevent us from taking our seat at the table.
SCRIPTURES
Psalm 23; 2 Chron 20:15; Proverbs 16:7; Matthew 5:44
*not an exhaustive list
Discuss and Reflect
What is the army of Heaven? What battle do we have to fight?
Why does He prepare a table for us in the presence of our enemies?
Discuss how partaking at the table will bring peace between you and your enemies.
What are the two types of enemies and what do they represent?
PRAYER POINT / DECLARATION
We decree a new open heaven over California that will change the atmosphere this year. We decree a remnant of God’s people that will rise from territory to territory to command new openings for the Lord to move in.
Romans 9:27-29; Isaiah 10:22-23
'Isaiah cries out concerning Israel: “Though the number of the Israelites be like the sand by the sea, only the remnant will be saved. For the Lord will carry out his sentence on earth with speed and finality.” It is just as Isaiah said previously: “Unless the Lord Almighty had left us descendants, we would have become like Sodom, we would have been like Gomorrah.” ''
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 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?
The Good Shepherd: Confidence in Crisis
During these times where many things are unknown, it seems like we are in a hopeless situation.
SERMON THEME
Confidence- Faith or belief that one will act in a right, proper, effective way. Our confidence is in Christ Jesus. This week, Pastor Richard will give us six powerful truths that we can learn in the first three verses of Psalm 23, the most known psalm in the bible.
SCRIPTURES
Psalm 23; Proverbs 3:26; John 10:14
Discuss and Reflect
What is the driving desire of a good shepherd?
How can you practically live out allowing Jesus being your shepherd?
Do you need restoration somewhere in your life? Discuss and pray with the group.
PRAYER POINT / DECLARATION
We decree breakthrough is happening in California through our worship! Our worship is bringing about transformation and victory in every area of our lives: spirit, soul, and body.
Psalm 98:1-2
'Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory. The Lord has made known His salvation; His righteousness He has revealed in the sight of the nations.'
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?
Defining Moments, pt. 2
During these times where many things are unknown, it seems like we are in a hopeless situation.
SERMON THEME
A defining moment is described as an event that influences or changes all subsequent related occurrences. How we respond to defining moments determine our destiny. Today Pastor Richard tells us how to recognize a defining moment, how to position yourself for a defining moment in God’s kingdom and how to capitalize on a defining moment.
SCRIPTURES
Matthew 16; Isaiah 43:18-19; 1 Samuel 17:12-20, 26-31; Mark 10:43-44
Discuss and Reflect
Reflect on how 3 strategies to prepare for defining moments
Being faithful to someone else’s vision or ministry…prepares you for your own.
Private disciplines prepares us for public ministry
Realize our confidence is in the unchanging nature of God. Understanding who he is leads to knowing what he will do.
How does God want to define this moment through you?
What do you do when no one is watching? Are you faithful with what God has given you?
PRAYER POINT / DECLARATION
We decree breakthrough is happening in California through our worship! Our worship is bringing about transformation and victory in every area of our lives: spirit, soul, and body.
Psalm 98:1-2
'Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory. The Lord has made known His salvation; His righteousness He has revealed in the sight of the nations.'
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?
Defining Moments
During these times where many things are unknown, it seems like we are in a hopeless situation.
SERMON THEME
A defining moment is described as an event that influences or changes all subsequent related occurrences. Defining moments change our life’s trajectory. Defining moments can be positive of negative, How we respond determines which direction we go. Once we experience a defining moment, that part of our life that was affected is never the same. This COVID-19 pandemic is a defining moment. Pastor Richard tells us how to make this defining moment a catalyst for a great awakening.
SCRIPTURES
Daniel 11:32 AMP ; Hebrews 11:1-3; Hebrews 11: 32-40 (TPT); Deuteronomy 31:6
Discuss and Reflect
Reflect on the five activation points for dealing with fear/uncertainty about a defining moment
Put your trust in God
Lift up songs of praise
Pray in the spirit
Declare God’s word
Be a receiver of God’s love
Reflect on what God is going to do through your life during this next season
Describe a defining moment in your life and how God helped you navigate.
PRAYER POINT / DECLARATION
We decree worship will come into a new dimension in California and will be used as a weapon against the enemy in the midst of difficult times. Psalm 149:5-9
'Let the saints be joyful in glory; Let them sing aloud on their beds. Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand, To execute vengeance on the nations, And punishments on the peoples; To bind their kings with chains, And their nobles with fetters of iron; To execute on them the written judgment— This honor have all His saints. Praise the Lord!'
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?
Is Anyone Listening-Resurrection Power
During these times where many things are unknown, it seems like we are in a hopeless situation.
SERMON THEME
God demonstrated that He saw our needs, heard our cries and that He is listening to our prayers. IN this message, Pastor Richard shared how we can know God is listening and how we can access resurrection power, right now. We will learn how to sustain our faith and continue to trust God.
SCRIPTURES
Revelations 1:18; Matthew 27:46; 1 Corinthians 5:20-21; Isaiah 53; 1 John 3:8-9 (AMP); Mark 11:25; Romans 8:10-13; 1 Peter 1:15-16 (TPT)
Discuss and Reflect
What hinders our prayer life?
Discuss the definitions of repentance that Pastor Richard shared.
Discuss a time when you felt God wasn’t listening, but you determined He was. How did you know?
PRAYER POINT / DECLARATION
We decree as God brings about a time of great shaking this coming year in California, God’s people will remain standing! God’s voice will be heard out of the shaking. Heb. 12:26-28
'whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, “Yet once more I shake not only the earth, but also heaven.” Now this, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of those things that are being shaken, as of things that are made, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. '
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?
Is Anyone Listening- Palm Branches to Thorns
During these times where many things are unknown, it seems like we are in a hopeless situation.
SERMON THEME
Palm Sunday is also known as Passion Sunday. The beginning of Holy Week and Jesus’ final agonizing journey to His crucifixion. When Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem, it was as “King for a Day”. It was only a day because as soon as He didn’t do what they wanted Him to do, the same people that shouted Hosanna shouted Crucify Him.
SCRIPTURES
Matthew 21:1-11; Luke 19:39-41 ; Matthew 24:1-8; James 1;
Isaiah 41:10-13 (TPT)
Discuss and Reflect
Have you ever expected God to do something and He didn’t do what you expected and you became disillusioned?
Discuss the 3 things to do when palm branches turn into thorns:
Pray that you do not enter into temptation
Die to your “self will”
Receive resurrection power
PRAYER POINT / DECLARATION
We decree that the church in California is prepared to display the works of God that will bring about great glory to the name of Jesus. 1 Peter 2:12
'These individuals are nothing but brute beasts—irrational creatures, born in the wild to be caught and destroyed—and they will perish like beasts. They are professional insulters, who slander whatever they don’t understand, and in their destruction they will be destroyed. '
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?
March 21/22, 2020- Choosing Faith Over Fear How To Face Your Giants
During these times where many things are unknown, it seems like we are in a hopeless situation.
SERMON THEME
During these times where many things are unknown, it seems like we are in a hopeless situation. We are experiencing a divine reset, resetting our values to KINGDOM values. Fear has four destructive steps. Fear causes us to: 1. Focus on our problems, 2. Expect only defeat, 3. Have an attitude of self-protection and 4. Reap the results of fear. We took a look at the famous account of David and Goliath to learn about fear vs. faith.
SCRIPTURES
1 Samuel 17 (NLT); James 3:3-5
Discuss and Reflect - 5 Things David Did That We Need To Do
He ignored the negativity of others (his brothers and other leaders).
He faced his Goliath head on.
He reminded himself of the faithfulness of God.
He ran TO the battle, not FROM it.
He proclaimed that GOD was his source of strength.
PRAYER POINT / DECLARATION
We decree a move of intercession across California! God’s people are humbling themselves praying, seeking His face, turning from their wicked ways and He is hearing from heaven and healing our land.
If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
We decree there is a remnant of God’s people in California being filled with God’s glory! This remnant will activate a release of the word of God throughout this state and the entire nation.
And the remnant who have escaped of the house of Judah Shall again take root downward, And bear fruit upward.
Isaiah 37:31 (NKJV)
Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you. 2 For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But the LORD will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you. Isaiah 60:1-2 (NKJV)
But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing. James 1:25 (ESV)
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 Lord Is A Strong Tower
SERMON THEME
Fear seeks to paralyze, but we have to guard our hearts and be careful what you feed upon. God has always raised up a deliverer. He is raising up the church. Today we talk about how to respond.
SCRIPTURES
Psalm 91:1-3, 9-12, 14; Psalm 33:11; Proverbs 18:10
DISCUSS AND REFLECT
God has not given us a spirit of fear. (2 Timothy 1:7)
We put our trust in the name of the Lord (Psalm 20:7)
We walk by faith, not by fear. (Philippians 2:9-10)
Pray (Philippians 4:6)
PRAYER POINT / DECLARATION
We decree a move of intercession across California! God’s people are humbling themselves praying, seeking His face, turning from their wicked ways and He is hearing from heaven and healing our land.
If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV)
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?