Paul It’s request night (I See The King Of Glory) with Kieran Eternal God Unchanging (Glory Be To Our Great God) (As A Deer Pants For Flowing Streams) Jon Not going to force a message Some verses Psalm 103 Paul Jon I remember visiting Jeff, brought him a sandwich Jeff mentioned that every day he woke up he thanked God for life, for another day, for Jesus Paul

Paul Rob & Jill Isaiah 51 1 Peter 2:4-5 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Jon The rock from which you were cut Heritage of where we’ve come from Living stones Context of temple of the Holy Spirit Things being cut away that you think you need Next week is spiritual gifts (and 4 more weeks) Based on tonight’s passages, some pictures come to mind Look at the expansion of Christianity in the 1st century Asia Minor, part of the Roman Empire, exploded with Christianity Very pagan culture – like Las Vegas; what happens in Asia Minor, stays in Asia Minor Pagan culture Evangelical Covenant Church Wants to plant 3 churches in Las Vegas that partner with existing churches 8 followers of Jesus Christ transformed Asia Minor Has the message of Jesus Christ changed? No Lots of excavations revealing details about 1st century life Greek city on the coast of the Aegean Sea … Continue reading →

Paul Jon Reasons to gossip 1. Superior 2. ??? 3. ??? 4. Control or power over 5. Jealousy 6. Boredom Dangers of gossip 1. Words hurt as much as a punch / Gossip leaves holes and wounds in the heart 2. Gossip and rumors can be a form of exclusion 3. Gossip and rumors can destroy trust 4. True or not, private is private (just between you and another) 5. Believing rumors can lead to bad choices 6. It leads to exclusion / leaving people out / John 17:20-23, Matthew 18:15-18 One desire that they may feel connected to each other and me The mission of Jesus Christ If we are connected to one another, the mission goes forward The devil’s goal is to disconnect us He plays on all these things My words don’t just go into space An isolated and disconnected person is going away from the call … Continue reading →

Paul NBC highlight Storing up treasures in heaven Shigofah (sp?) Solace For The Children Nancy & Matt Grimes hosted her Jon These pictures are treasures stored in heaven Hearts that God treasures Father Ed Pruce – Shrine of the Little Flower Picture of Mother Theresa Unless life is lived for others it is not worthwhile Are we wrestling with bible verses? Seek first the kingdom of God Recitation of the kingdom prayer (Lord’s prayer) Not asking for a place – asking for Jesus to increase in us, to rule in us Matthew 6:19-24 Clear implications of living under King Jesus Storing up something that will last Single eye versus evil eye Connected with vision Seeing refers to one’s whole outlook on life It’s connected to the attitude that you hold in your heart towards others. First thing was to separate light from darkness Take the light into dark places Salt … Continue reading →

Paul Jon Mercy’s Village Update Presentation in 2 weeks School will be built and opened in February Katie Over 80 kids at VBS this year New curriculum coming soon DVD Intro H-E-R-O God Is My Hero Day1 Actionator 3000, Step Out On Faith Roman Centurion I Wanna Make A Difference Day 2 Rope Handling, Save The Day Shared his lunch (loaves and fish) Lord You Never Let Go Of Me Day 3 Ordinary umbrella Ordinary heroes Paul’s nephew Heroes Stand For Truth God will use us if we just let Him Jon Desire for community is to follow Jesus Christ Blessed to be called His people Susan Blessed to serve the kids VBS Wrap up slideshow

Paul ?? Jon Exodus 33 is my favorite chapter, its where the name of this church comes from v. 15-23 Exodus 33 The Command to Leave Sinai 1The LORD said to Moses, “Depart; go up from here, you(A) and the people whom you have brought up out of the land of Egypt, to the land of which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, ‘To(B) your offspring I will give it.’ 2I will send an(C) angel before you,(D) and I will drive out the Canaanites, the Amorites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. 3(E) Go up to a land flowing with milk and honey;(F) but I will not go up among you,(G) lest I consume you on the way, for you are a(H) stiff-necked people.” 4When the people heard this disastrous word, they(I) mourned, and(J) no one put on his ornaments. 5For the LORD had said … Continue reading →

Paul (Unchanging) (Your Love Knows No Bounds) Jon Prayer for Jeami’s Uganda trip English Standard Version (ESV) Matthew 5:14-16 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before others, so(C) that they may see your good works and(D) give glory to your Father who is in heaven. 1 Peter 2:9 9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Romans 12 A Living Sacrifice 1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your … Continue reading →

Paul Jon Dedication VBS coming Katie Thomas – new Children’s director Just got back from Haiti Katie Grace Tom and Brittany taking over YOTC Graduates Elementary Alix Middle School Matt Kaegan Hannah High School Christian Courtney Nathan Paul Change – bitter and sweet Worship is crucial (I Won’t be Satisfied) My savior, my healer, redeemer, that is who you are, creator, my maker, my father, that is who you are Jon Let us proclaim the goodness of God over the people in your life who are sick Matthew 5:1-12 (Beattitudes) Jeff Redondo Beach School District honored The Rock Church for Sharefest work days with Jon July 18th – Uganda Trip Myself, Jeami, & Paul They need our prayers Paul Tom T. Hall – stories from a stool Nice to be able to just get on a plane and go to Africa for two weeks This church has an undercurrent that … Continue reading →

Paul Matt’s preaching on visions, God be our vision (Lord Have Your Way With Us/There Must Be More Than This) (Though I’ve Failed A Thousand Times) Matt Come on up – Manoj, Alexis, Micah & Ellis Allipuria; Dore, Tiff, Faith & Jacob Reperts (sp?) Dedicating these kids back to the Lord … People to honor: staff, board, men’s group, youth leaders, parents, the church Proverbs 29:18 When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he! We can get so limited that we miss what God is really saying John on Patmos has a vision leading to the book of Revelation What does God see in my life that only I can do? God has THIS much more for you to complete You don’t have to sweat on some things, but there are things He wants us to do … Continue reading →