When You Are Down to Nothing, God Is Up to Something
Habakkuk 3:17-19
- When you are in pain, God will preserve you.
- When you are powerless, God will give you power.
- You can praise God for the promotion.
If I Only Had One Day
Psalm 84:10-12
- Be Found in My Place
- Enjoy God's Provisions
- Share God's Promises
Transformed by the Power of God
Luke 19:1-10
Zacchaeus’ Reality (vs.2-4)
a. Position
b. Prominence
c. Possessions
The Master’s Response (vs. 5)
a. Urgent Call “Make Haste”
b. Unmistakable Call
1. “Come Down”
2. “Today I must abide in your House”
Zacchaeus’ Reaction (vs. 6)
- Obedience
1. “He Made Haste”
2. “He Came Down” - Open Heart
- Obvious Joy - “He Received Him Joyfully”
The Crowd’s Reaction (vs. 7)
“Everybody that you count, you can’t count on”
Zacchaeus’ Response (vs. 8)
There was Confession
There was a Change
The Master’s Response (vs. 9)
The Mercy of Christ
The Master’s Teaching (vs. 10)
The Mission of Christ
Strength to Rebuild
- Repentance
- Resources
- Revival
God's Plan for a Broken World
- Concern
- Compassion
- Consciousness
- Change
Jesus Makes the Difference
Acts 3:1-11
- Maintain Prayer as a Priority
- Ministering to People on the Periphery
- Maximize Our Potential to Create Possibilities
Ambassadors for Christ
2 Corinthians 5:19-21
- We are called to be Ambassadors.
- Dangers associated with being an Ambassador.
- As an Ambassador we are on a Special Mission.
- Eventually the Ambassador is called Home.
An Assignment for You - Romans 10:14-15
1. Examine our Assignment
2. Explore the Assignment
3. Enlisting for our Assignment
4. Empowerment for our Assignment
The Secret to Accomplishing Vision
Nehemiah 1:1-11
· Nehemiah had a heart that was burdened Vss. 1-4
· Nehemiah had knees that would bend Vss. 4,6
· Nehemiah had lips that would confess Vss. 6-7
· Nehemiah had a will that was submissive Vs. 9
· Nehemiah had feet that would go Vs. 10-11
· Nehemiah had hands that would get involved vs. 11
ACCESSING THE VISION
Habakkuk 2:1-4
1. YOU GOT TO BE IN THE RIGHT PLACE
2. THE REVELATION IS PERSONAL
3. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ARTICULATE THE VISION
4. VISION SHOULD REVIVE PEOPLE
5. RECOGNIZE YOUR SEASON
6. REMAIN PATIENT
7. REBUKE PRIDE
8. GET READY TO PRODUCE