Northeast Assembly

Colossians 3:17 ESV "And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."

1. What ________________?

We are called not to __________ to this world. Romans 12:2

We were _________ at a price. 1 Corinthians 6:20

We are ________. John 3:16

We are not ________. 1 Peter 2:9-10

1 Thessalonians 5:16 ESV "Rejoice always"

________ is circumstantial. Joy is __________.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 ESV “Pray without ceasing"

He taught his disciples to pray. Matthew 6:5-13
He prayed before feeding the five thousand. Matthew 14:19-21
He prayed in the morning. Mark 1:35
He prayed in the evening. Mark 6:45-47
He prayed in the garden. Matthew 26:36-42
He prayed on the cross. Luke 23:34
He prayed in His final breath. Luke 23:46

1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

Not in _______. In _______ circumstances. Thanks "for" and thanks "in" are different.

How many of your ____________ do you _________ to God?

John 15:4-5 ESV "Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing."

"I am not _______ __________ without Jesus..."

"I am _____________ with Jesus" Hebrews 10:14

2. How do I __________?

Matthew 6:33 ESV "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."

A) Seek _________ the kingdom of God.

B) Be _________.

Coming alongside them.
Teaching them.
Showing them.
Praising them.
Sometimes correcting them.
Raising them right.

Matthew 18:2-4 "He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."

A child should not wonder if they are going to eat!
A child should not concern themselves with the roof over their head!
A child should not wonder if their parent is there to support them!
A child should show no fear of the unknown because of their parent!
A child should have an abundance of love and joy to pour out because of the love and joy the parent shows!
A child should be excited to walk alongside the parent and go on adventures!
To be taken through life!

3. God called _____! I am a ________ of God!