Where does fear of death come from? What happens and where do we go when we die? John 13:33 NET John 13:36 NET John 16:5 NET “John 14:1-6” NET 1. Heaven is PRELIMINARY Justice Acts 4:12 NET 2. Heaven is PREPARATORY for Eternity 3. Heaven is PERSONAL 2 Cor. 5:8 NET 4. Heaven is PERFECT Phil 1:23 NET 5. Heaven gives us PURPOSE Romans 15:20 NET 6. Heaven is a PROMISE Revelation 21:1-2 NET

How will we be a church that is hospitable to their search & introduce them to Jesus? 1. Belief is OBEYING Jesus God - Loved - Gave - World - Son - Everyone - Believes - Life A. ACCEPTING before UNDERSTANDING.2. Belief is PURSING Jesus A. FIDELITY before FRUIT3. Belief is TRUSTING Jesus. A. SURRENDING before SEEINGO-P-T Obey, Pursue, Trust "Opting in on Jesus means choosing to live with Him, for Him, and like Him"

PEACE OVER PRESSURE. Peace isn't found in a CALMER WORLD - it's found in a CLOSER WALK with Jesus. PEACE OVER POWERS. When God gives us peace, He gives us PRESENCE and COURAGE. PEACE OVER PAIN. Peace isn't the absence of TROUBLE; it's the REIGN of God.

How does the hope you have change the way you live? Romans 15:13 NET “I wait for the Lord, my soul does wait, And in His word do I hope.” Hope = living TODAY as if TOMORROW is here Romans 8:24-25 “Psalm 130:1” Galatians 4:4-7 Christian Hope = IS LIVING in the VICTORY of Christ NOW. “Psalm 130:4-5” HANDS - FOR RECEIVING FORGIVENESS HANDS - FOR PRAYING “Psalm 130:7-8”

I. If you want to KNOW who Jesus is, BE WITH Him. II. If you want to FOLLOW God's will, then you MUST BECOME LIKE Him. III. If you want to ANSWER Jesus' call, DO AS HE DID.

1. Outside effort can't hide inward emptiness. 2. The Gospel resurrects the inside , not redecorates the outside. 3. What once defiled us no longer defines us because Christ's heart beats within us. Challenge: Don't fear contamination, spread transformation.

Is Compassion hard for you? 1. Compassion INTERRUPTS so God can SAVE. 2. Compassion SACRIFICES so God can MULTIPLY. 3. Compassion DIRECTS you so God can ENCOUNTER others. *Do not rush pass the anxious, hurting, caught in the waves of life. Let compassion move you to step onto the water.

Welcome to NLCC Sermon Notes “Every Christian is either a missionary or an impostor.” Agree or Disagree? “Mark 6:7” If you’re not GOING, you’re not GROWING.Ephesians 4:11-12 Hebrews 13:20 Matthew 28:20 “Mark 6:7” God never SENDS you ALONE.1 Peter 5:8 Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 “Mark 6:7-13, 30” Acts 14:27 Romans 15:18-19 There is no SUCCESS without GOD.Main Ideo: Shine BRIGHT, not to stay SAFE, but to give HOPE

Main Idea: Fear can FREEZE us, but faith can FREE us. The Story: Truth 1: We cannot HIDE from JESUS. Truth 2: Grace is DELIVERED through FAITH. Application: 1. Faith leads to the FEET of JESUS. 2. Faith leads us to OVERCOMING FEARS. 3. Faith leads to a FUNERAL. Challenge: Will I TRUST him enough to DIE, so I can truly LIVE?

1. When Jesus SHOWS UP, the darkness SHUDDERS. 2. When Jesus SPEAKS, chains SHATTER 3. When Jesus SAVES, he also SENDS

When God REIGNS, storms BREAK. 1. Jesus is WITH us in STORMS. 2. The PROBLEMS around you might be revealing the PROBLEMS within you. 3. Jesus is DANGEROUS. "Is He Safe?" "Of Course HE Isn't Safe, But HE IS GOOD!"

A. SOWER went out to SOW. The trampled path represents a HEART that's HARDENED.The rocky ground represents a HEART with no ROOT system.The thorny ground represents a HEART consumed with earthy DISTRACTIONS.The good ground represents a HEART that wants to produce FRUIT.TAKE AWAYS: We are all SOWERS.We have to understand our own HEARTS.God will give us His WORD to sow.You can't sow GOD'S seed without the HOLY SPIRIT.

Main Idea: Kingdom Family is Genuine Family. 1. Life at God's table Invites Ridicule. 2. Life at God's table Robs satan's People. 3. Life at God's table Makes you Family.

When was the last time you felt seen? Phileo + Xenia = Love of Stranger “Mark 2:13-17 (NET)” What hospitality does. . . Kingdom Hospitality sees strangersJohn 4:35 (NET) What hospitality does. . . 2. Kingdom Hospitality Blesses Matthew 25:34-40 (NET) What hospitality is . . . Hospitality is RESISTANCE What hospitality is . . . Hospitality is RISKY What hospitality is . . . Hospitality is REQUIRED Hebrews 13:1-3 Challenge: Hospitality is ...

When was the last time something or someone amazed you? Show photo of Charles and I on coaster Show photo of Hannah and I on coaster Show close up on hannah “Mark 1:21-22” Big Idea today: Jesus has the authority to bring heaven to earth through you. In Mark 1:1-20 Jesus DECLARES his purpose In Mark 1:21-41 Jesus DEMONSTRATES his purpose “Mark 1:23-27” “People tend to fall into one of two extremes regarding the devil and demons: either they dismiss them entirely, or they ...

How do Jesus' followers respond to Him? 1. Jesus is CHALLENGING you. 2. Jesus is WORTH the RISK. 3. Jesus is your HOPE.

1. Your God reigns! a. Trust God's timing. b. Jesus is human enough to meet your moment but is God enough to redeem it. 2. Stop doing life on your own terms.