Believers Church Of Sylvania

(Proverbs 29:18 MSG) If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; But when they attend to what he reveals, they are most blessed.

(2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT) ... anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!

• Public Perspective: Parts of our lives we want people to see.

• Private Perspective: Parts of our lives we don't want people to see. --

• God Perspective: Every part of our lives, no matter the condition \ situation; God sees great potential.

(Luke 5:4-10 NLT) (Jesus) had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Now goout where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish." "Master," Simon replied, "we worked hard all last night and didn't catch a thing. But if you say so, I'll let the nets down again." And this time their nets were so full of fish they began to tear! A shout for help brought their partners in the other boat, and soon both boats were filled with fish and on the verge of sinking. When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, "Oh, Lord, please leave me--I'm too much of a sinner to be around you." ... His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed. Jesus replied to Simon, "Don't be afraid! From now on you'll be fishing for people!"

• Build Faith

(Hebrews 11:1 NLT) 'Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. '

(2 Corinthians 13:5-9 MSG) Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. ...Test it out. If you fail the test, do something about it. ... We’re rooting for the truth to win out in you.

(Romans 10:17 NLT) So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.

Challenge: This summer I am believing for ______________.

(Matthew 14:25-27 NLT) About three o'clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, "It's a ghost!" But Jesus spoke to them at once. "Don't be afraid," he said. "Take courage. I am here!" Then Peter called to him, "Lord, if it's really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water." "Yes, come," Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus.

• I will pursue God.

(1 Timothy 6:11 NLT) ... Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

Intentional Pursuit

(Psalm 119:32 MSG) I grasp and cling to whatever you tell me; God, don’t let me down! I’ll run the course you lay out for me if you’ll just show me how.

Challenge: This summer I will pursue God by ___________.

(Matthew 16:21 NLT) From then on Jesus began to tell his disciples plainly that it was necessary for him to go to Jerusalem, and that he would suffer many terrible things at the hands of the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He would be killed, but on the third day he would be raised from the dead.

(Matthew 16:24 NLT) Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me.

• Build my circle. or Join a circle.

(Hebrews 10:24 MSG) Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together as some do but spurring each other on, especially as we see the big Day approaching.

(Proverb 27:5-6 CEV) A truly good friend will openly correct you. You can trust a friend who corrects you, but kisses from an enemy are nothing but lies.

Challenge: This summer I will bring my circle closer by ____________.

(Jeremiah 15:19-20 NLT) This is how the LORD responds: "If you return to me, I will restore you so you can continue to serve me. If you speak good words rather than worthless ones, you will be my spokesman. You must influence them; do not let them influence you! ... I am with you to protect and rescue you. I, the LORD, have spoken!

• See God's restoration.

(Psalm 51:12-13 NLT) Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you. Then I will teach your ways to rebels, and they will return to you.

(Psalm 51:17 NLT) ... You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.

Challenge: This summer I will to restore _______________.