RDC (The Red Door Community Church)
SOMETHING
OUR CONVERSATION FOR JUNE 2017: SOMETHING SOMETHING OLD. SOMETHING NEW. SOMETHING MORE. Sometimes what feels comfortable is not healthy. Even so, we slip into the way we've always done things because it seems to be easier. And, don't we all want easier in this complicated life? The uncomfortable places are the open door to growth and strength—it’s where we take the leap of faith. BUT. And, it’s a big but—if we stay in the comfortable place—we will find ourselves deep in anxiety and eventually stress. Because, what matters is missed. Would you do it, if, you knew it would all work out? The grid of this conversation comes from the Old and New Testament—the full, complete unabridged story of God—the crosspoint of life. Sunday Service @ 10:30am @ 1219 3rd St Salem 97304
Locations & Times
The Red Door Community Church--Upper Rooms
1219 3rd St NW, Salem, OR 97304, USA
Sunday 7:00 AM
SOMETHING
The dynamics of God’s words remain foundational to the formation of the people of God: past, present, and future. The context of the past is to be understood to understand the with-God life in the present and future.
Two quotes to think about in our conversation:
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”
― Søren Kierkegaard
“Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.”
― Søren Kierkegaard
Key:
Developing a God-perspective requires _____________________.
KEY GOD-WORD: Numbers 13: 27-33, 14: 1,7-9 (VOICE)
Numbers:
13: 27 We checked out the land, just as you’d instructed us to do, and here’s what we discovered: It is rich, very rich. One could say that it flows with milk and honey; and look, here is some of its fruit. The land is highly desirable, 28 but the people who already live there are really strong.
Their cities are enormous and fortified. What’s more, we saw the Anakites there . . . 30 But Caleb calmed the congregation, and he spoke to Moses.
Caleb: We should go straight in, right away, and take it over. We are surely able!
Other Scouts: 31 No way. We can’t do it. The people who are already there are too strong for us.
32 So the report of these other scouts was quite disheartening; it made the people question God’s promise.
Other Scouts: The land that we surveyed virtually eats its own, and the people themselves are gigantic. 33 We saw the massive Anakites who descended from the ancient Nephilim! We look like grasshoppers compared to them, and they know it.
14:1 At this, everybody with one voice cried out, and the people groaned and wept all night.
7 Joshua and Caleb: The land that we saw was extraordinary! It’s some of the best land ever, 8 flowing with milk and honey. So stop this moaning and wailing! If we all do what is right in the eyes of God, the Eternal will bring us into the land and make it ours. 9 Do not rebel like this against the Eternal. Don’t be afraid of the land’s inhabitants. It is we who will devour them! They are now defenseless, and nothing can protect them from the Eternal, who is with us. You don’t need to be afraid of them!
Key thoughts:
1. Is this a God-opportunity or _____________________?
2. Our _____________________ matters.
3. What is _____________________?
4. Take a _____________________ and _____________________ _____________________.
5. More:
KEY GOD-WORD: Matthew 6: 31-34 (VOICE)
Matthew
6: 31 So do not consume yourselves with questions: What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear? 32 Outsiders make themselves frantic over such questions; they don’t realize that your heavenly Father knows exactly what you need.
33 Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and then all these things will be given to you too. 34 So do not worry about tomorrow. Let tomorrow worry about itself. Living faithfully is a large enough task for today.
Key thoughts on daily-truth:
Something:
______________
______________
______________
RDC ‘s keys:
The key to the meaning of life is living in a relationship with God and one another.
The key to living the best life is to be equipped to respond.
The key to living with purpose is to reach out to others, doing what matters, and making a difference.
It’s THE RED DOOR COMMUNITY CHURCH mission:
UNITE, EQUIP, and UNLEASH in Christ.
UNITE with God and one another. (Relationship)
EQUIP each person to live the best life. (Response)
UNLEASH the church to impact the world. (Reach)
Connect with Pastor Kerrie:
mail: kpalmer@rdcsalem.com
https://kerrielpalmer.com/
https://redletterword.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kerrielpalmer/
https://twitter.com/KerrieLPalmer
https://www.facebook.com/kerrie.c.palmer
More details at rdcsalem.com
The dynamics of God’s words remain foundational to the formation of the people of God: past, present, and future. The context of the past is to be understood to understand the with-God life in the present and future.
Two quotes to think about in our conversation:
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”
― Søren Kierkegaard
“Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.”
― Søren Kierkegaard
Key:
Developing a God-perspective requires _____________________.
KEY GOD-WORD: Numbers 13: 27-33, 14: 1,7-9 (VOICE)
Numbers:
13: 27 We checked out the land, just as you’d instructed us to do, and here’s what we discovered: It is rich, very rich. One could say that it flows with milk and honey; and look, here is some of its fruit. The land is highly desirable, 28 but the people who already live there are really strong.
Their cities are enormous and fortified. What’s more, we saw the Anakites there . . . 30 But Caleb calmed the congregation, and he spoke to Moses.
Caleb: We should go straight in, right away, and take it over. We are surely able!
Other Scouts: 31 No way. We can’t do it. The people who are already there are too strong for us.
32 So the report of these other scouts was quite disheartening; it made the people question God’s promise.
Other Scouts: The land that we surveyed virtually eats its own, and the people themselves are gigantic. 33 We saw the massive Anakites who descended from the ancient Nephilim! We look like grasshoppers compared to them, and they know it.
14:1 At this, everybody with one voice cried out, and the people groaned and wept all night.
7 Joshua and Caleb: The land that we saw was extraordinary! It’s some of the best land ever, 8 flowing with milk and honey. So stop this moaning and wailing! If we all do what is right in the eyes of God, the Eternal will bring us into the land and make it ours. 9 Do not rebel like this against the Eternal. Don’t be afraid of the land’s inhabitants. It is we who will devour them! They are now defenseless, and nothing can protect them from the Eternal, who is with us. You don’t need to be afraid of them!
Key thoughts:
1. Is this a God-opportunity or _____________________?
2. Our _____________________ matters.
3. What is _____________________?
4. Take a _____________________ and _____________________ _____________________.
5. More:
KEY GOD-WORD: Matthew 6: 31-34 (VOICE)
Matthew
6: 31 So do not consume yourselves with questions: What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear? 32 Outsiders make themselves frantic over such questions; they don’t realize that your heavenly Father knows exactly what you need.
33 Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and then all these things will be given to you too. 34 So do not worry about tomorrow. Let tomorrow worry about itself. Living faithfully is a large enough task for today.
Key thoughts on daily-truth:
Something:
______________
______________
______________
RDC ‘s keys:
The key to the meaning of life is living in a relationship with God and one another.
The key to living the best life is to be equipped to respond.
The key to living with purpose is to reach out to others, doing what matters, and making a difference.
It’s THE RED DOOR COMMUNITY CHURCH mission:
UNITE, EQUIP, and UNLEASH in Christ.
UNITE with God and one another. (Relationship)
EQUIP each person to live the best life. (Response)
UNLEASH the church to impact the world. (Reach)
Connect with Pastor Kerrie:
mail: kpalmer@rdcsalem.com
https://kerrielpalmer.com/
https://redletterword.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kerrielpalmer/
https://twitter.com/KerrieLPalmer
https://www.facebook.com/kerrie.c.palmer
More details at rdcsalem.com