SERMON OUTLINE Sunday Nov 29th, 2020
The Spirit – Pastor David Cooke
My Commitment:
◦ Keep people engaged in relationship, community, growth
◦ Keep people safe: physically, spiritually, emotionally
◦ Stay flexible
• We will be Faith-full, Grace-full & Accept-full
• “I need to talk with you.”
• “I’ve got something for you.”
What does Jesus have for you?
• What’s your story around Jesus?
1. Stories of Disappointment & Unmet expectations
– Santa Jesus
– Slot machine Jesus
2. Stories of Blessing
– Faithful Jesus
– Present Jesus
• What do you expect of Jesus?
Wanting Jesus vs Wanting What We Can Get From Jesus
– Keeping God Happy vs Loving Jesus Most
John 14:23, ESV
• The Greatest Thing Jesus Has To Offer Is Himself
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” (John 14:27, ESV)
• Peace is the presence of Jesus.
John 14:26, ESV
– The Spirit of God is the presence of Jesus in our lives.
• There’s A Difference Between Jesus And…
Worldly Paths To Peace – Proverbs 14:12, ESV
– Self-medicate it
– Deny it
– Fix It
– Religion it
– Overpower it
– Rationalize it
– Therapize it
• The Difference is Between What We Can Do and What
Jesus Can Do – Ephesians 1:19–21, NLT
– The Peace of Jesus Is GREATER Than The Turmoil of Your Life
– When You Don’t Have Control
“Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
(John 14:27, ESV)
i) Don’t get stirred up
ii) Don’t be cowardly
– Invite Jesus In
Peace is the presence of Jesus.
• What’s your next step? Galatians 5:22–23, NLT
• TELL ME YOUR STORY OF RECEIVING AND BEING
Email: info@coldspringschuirch.net
1. Come Receive Jesus
2. Go Be Jesus
KEEP CONNECTED THIS SEASON
Life Groups are officially on break until January 2021. HOWEVER,
that doesn’t mean that we are on break from each other. Now more
than ever, being engaged in community is key to our wellbeing.
Below are suggestions for staying connected in intentional, Jesuscentered relationships:
LECTIO 365.24-7 PRAYER
https://www.24-7prayer.com/dailydevotional
Lectio 365 is a free daily devotional resource that helps you pray
the Bible on your computer, phone or tablet. It is written in realtime by leaders from the 24-7 Prayer movement, so it is truly
pertinent to our times. This resource helps you engage with
Scripture to inspire prayer and shape your life.
YOU VERSION BIBLE APP – bible.com
The Bible App is a free, with no advertising and no in-app
purchases resource. Choose from more than 1,200 Bible versions
in over 900 languages on your computer, phone, or tablet – with
many available as audio Bibles. This resource also allows you to
connect with friends. Many of our Life Groups are finding that the
shared experience of doing devotionals together is a great way
to keep in touch, while encouraging each other with real-life
applications and insights.
Join our churchwide Christmas Devotional: 25 Days of Peace
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/22547-christmas-25-daysof-peace.
ZOOM https://zoom.us
Face-to-face interaction is the next best thing to being together inperson. Connect and chat on your computer, phone or tablet.
Zoom and other virtual platforms can help your group see each
other while still keeping socially distant. If you need help getting
your group set-up on Zoom, please contact the church.
SMALL HOME GATHERINGS
Nothing beats actually getting together in-person to stay engaged
in supportive relationships. During these pandemic times, small
home gatherings where safety precautions are in place, are good
ways to celebrate this season, and beat the holiday blues.
CHRISTMAS 2020 at COLD SPRINGS
We may not know exactly how Christmas will look at Cold Springs,
but we know that Jesus will be central to our celebrations. Our
beloved tradition of Candlelight Services:
http://www.coldspringschurch.net/
We will be making memories that we can fondly look back upon
together, “Remember celebrating Christmas in that crazy 2020
year?!”