Soil of Renewal (Week 2)
Steve McKenzie

August 2, 2020

“The secularist life script is dependent on crucial political, economic, and social factors being in place, elements that are becoming fragile, opening a new potential for renewal and revival in the West.” Mark Sayers, Reappearing Church

BIG IDEA

The glorious unlimited resources of God is the source of our personal and corporate renewal.

 

1 – “From… (3:16)
  • Jesus is the source of our Renewal

  • Romans 11:36, Colossians 1:15-18, Ephesians 3:17
2 – “His…” (3:16)
  • He is the creator of everything in heaven and on earth
  • John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-3, 2 Corinthians 4:5-6
3 – “Glorious…” (3:16)
  • Isaiah 6:3, Habakkuk 2:14, Psalm 57, 5, Psalm 72:19, Revelation 4:8; 4:11; 5:9-10; 5:12-13; 15:3-4; 19:1; 19:6-8; 22:13
4 – “Unlimited…” (3:16)
  • At what point is God bound with the boundaries of our understand? NEVER!
  • Isaiah 55:9, Job 36:22-24, 1 Kings 2:8, 1 Timothy 6:16, Psalm 147:5, Job 38:2-41; 42:2-6
5 – “Resources” (3:16)
  • Definition of Resources: ” a stock or supply of something valuable that can be drawn on by another person to function effectively.”
  • God – in his infinite and glorious nature makes himself availble to us.
APPLICATION
PERSONAL
  • Pray Ephesians 3:14-21 for your own life
  • Memorize Ephesians 3:14-21
COMMUNUAL
  • DAILY – Pray for someone in the church by name
  • WEEKLY – Send a text, note, or card to someone int he church
  • MONTHLY – Share a meal with another person or family in the church