One Big Party | Never The Same
Message Recap
Surge Capacity
A collection of adaptive systems - mental & physical - that humans draw on for short-term survival in acutely stressful situations.
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[Luke 18:31-33]
Taking the twelve disciples aside, Jesus said, “Listen, we’re going up to Jerusalem, where all the predictions of the prophets concerning the Son of Man will come true. 32 He will be handed over to the Romans, and he will be mocked, treated shamefully, and spit upon. 33 They will flog him with a whip and kill him, but on the third day he will rise again.”
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Easter Itinerary
Friday
- Handed over to the Romans
- Mocked
- Treated Shamefully
- Spit upon
- Flog with a whip
- Killed
Saturday
- Dead
Sunday
- Rise Again
[Luke 22:39-42]
Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40 On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.”
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My Confidence doesn’t come from what I feel.
It comes from what I know.
[Hebrews 11:1]
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
[Philippians 1:6]
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
[I John 5:14]
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
[James 5:16]
…The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
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Prayer is productive because it aligns us with our heavenly father.
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The point of prayer is not to get God to do what I want Him to do. It’s for me to understand what He wants me to do.
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[Luke 22:39-42]
He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”
[Luke 22:49-51]
When the other disciples saw what was about to happen, they exclaimed, “Lord, should we fight? We brought the swords!” 50 And one of them struck at the high priest’s slave, slashing off his right ear. 51 But Jesus said, “No more of this.” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him.
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In chaotic times we don’t want to over react or under react. We want to walk in the Spirit.
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Just because you have some good points doesn’t mean you should go around stabbing people with them.
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[John 20:19]
That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! “Peace be with you,” he said. 20 As he spoke, he showed them the wounds in his hands and his side. They were filled with joy when they saw the Lord!
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Message Discussion Questions
What areas of life are you tempted to focus on how and feel and not what toy know?
How can we identify what areas of life we might be asleep while God wants us to watch and pray?
How did the story in Luke 22 change your perspective on prayer?
Do you have a healthy prayer life? Why or why not?
Prayer aligns us to God and his purposes. Where in your group, church, or nation can we seek opportunities to better align ourselves with him through the power of prayer?
What was the most impactful point in the sermon for you?