Clearbranch UMC
Sunday December 31, 2017
ClearBranch is a United Methodist Church serving the Trussville/Argo area of northeast Jefferson County, Alabama. Our Mission is to ENGAGE people through relational ministry, to EQUIP disciples for Christ, and to EMPLOY their gifts through missions. The Vision of Clearbranch UMC is Transformed Lives offering the Transforming Love of Christ
Locations & Times
Clearbranch UMC
8051 Glenn Rd, Trussville, AL 35173, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
Sermon Title: Where is Your Shadow?
Key Scriptures: Philippians 3:12-14 (NIV)
12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I PRESS ON TO TAKE HOLD of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But ONE THING I DO: FORGETTING WHAT IS BEHIND and STRAINING TOWARD WHAT IS AHEAD, 14 I PRESS ON TOWARD THE GOAL to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I PRESS ON TO TAKE HOLD of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But ONE THING I DO: FORGETTING WHAT IS BEHIND and STRAINING TOWARD WHAT IS AHEAD, 14 I PRESS ON TOWARD THE GOAL to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
The Key: Shadow direction determines affection
If Shadows AHEAD
(Past focused)
Philippians 3:13 (NIV)
Hebrews 8:12 (NIV)
Romans 8:1 (NIV)
(Past focused)
Philippians 3:13 (NIV)
Hebrews 8:12 (NIV)
Romans 8:1 (NIV)
Philippians 3:13 (NIV)
13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: FORGETTING WHAT IS BEHIND and straining toward what is ahead.
13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: FORGETTING WHAT IS BEHIND and straining toward what is ahead.
Hebrews 8:12 (NIV)
12 For I WILL FORGIVE their wickedness and will REMEMBER their sins NO MORE.”
12 For I WILL FORGIVE their wickedness and will REMEMBER their sins NO MORE.”
Romans 8:1 (NIV)
1 Therefore, there is NOW NO CONDEMNATION for those who are in Christ Jesus
1 Therefore, there is NOW NO CONDEMNATION for those who are in Christ Jesus
When Shadows are GONE
one expectant step (Present aware)
Philippians 3:13 (NIV)
Luke 10:40-42 (NIV)
one expectant step (Present aware)
Philippians 3:13 (NIV)
Luke 10:40-42 (NIV)
Philippians 3:13 (NIV)
13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. BUT ONE THING I DO: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead
13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. BUT ONE THING I DO: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead
Luke 10:40-42 (NIV)
40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or INDEED ONLY ONE. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or INDEED ONLY ONE. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
All Shadows BEHIND
(Future focused)
Philippians 3:12-14 (NIV)
Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
(Future focused)
Philippians 3:12-14 (NIV)
Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
Philippians 3:12-14 (NIV)
12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I PRESS ON TO TAKE HOLD of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and STRAINING TOWARD WHAT IS AHEAD, 14 I PRESS ON TOWARD THE GOAL to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I PRESS ON TO TAKE HOLD of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and STRAINING TOWARD WHAT IS AHEAD, 14 I PRESS ON TOWARD THE GOAL to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us RUN with perseverance THE RACE marked out for us
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us RUN with perseverance THE RACE marked out for us
Challenge Questions:
Where is your shadow today? (In front of you, invisible, or behind you)
What do you need to let go of from your past?
What is the ONE THING you need to do next?
What are ways you will PRESS ON AND RUN THE RACE in 2018?
Where is your shadow today? (In front of you, invisible, or behind you)
What do you need to let go of from your past?
What is the ONE THING you need to do next?
What are ways you will PRESS ON AND RUN THE RACE in 2018?
Worship Set:
Worship Set List;
This is Amazing Grace - Phil Wickham;
Blessed Assurance (My King is Coming) - Matthew West;
Ever Be - Bethel Music;
O Come to the Altar - Elevation Worship;
It is Well - Kristene DeMarco
Worship Set List;
This is Amazing Grace - Phil Wickham;
Blessed Assurance (My King is Coming) - Matthew West;
Ever Be - Bethel Music;
O Come to the Altar - Elevation Worship;
It is Well - Kristene DeMarco
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