Buzzwords: Part 8 - Hallelujah
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August 27, 2023
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
MyOneLife - A 4-Week Sunday Morning Small Group Experience
The first step for every OneLifer to get involved and get to know our church culture and mission is a 4-week small group experience called MyOneLife. It takes place on Sunday mornings during the 10:45am service in the Meeting Room at each of our campuses starting September 10. You’ll learn about the vision & values of our church, discover your personal mission & spiritual gifts, and find out tons of ways to get involved. For more information or to sign up, mark the “MyOneLife” box on your Connection Card.
OneLife Students - United Night
Wednesday night, September 6th, OneLife Students from both campuses will be coming together for what we are calling a United Night! United Nights are designed to remind students that they are a part of something larger than the four walls of a building. This will be an amazing night of unity and a great opportunity for our students to invite friends. September’s United Night will take place at the East Campus, doors open at 7pm and we will wrap up at 8:15pm. For more information mark the OneLife Students box on the connection card. We can’t wait to see you there.
Baptism
If you’ve given your life to Jesus but haven’t gone public with your story through baptism then it’s time to take that step! Mark the baptism box on your Connection Card and we’ll help you get started.
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GIVE BACK
Give Jesus your best! Make a one-time tithe or offering or to set up a recurring tithe or offering: Click Here To Give Online.
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Psalms 135:1-3 MSG
1 Hallelujah! Praise the name of God, praise the works of God. All you priests on duty in God’s temple, serving in the sacred halls of our God, Shout “Hallelujah!” because God’s so good, sing anthems to his beautiful name. And why? Because God chose Jacob, embraced Israel as a prize possession. 2 Hallelujah! Praise the name of God, praise the works of God. All you priests on duty in God’s temple, serving in the sacred halls of our God, Shout “Hallelujah!” because God’s so good, sing anthems to his beautiful name. And why? Because God chose Jacob, embraced Israel as a prize possession. 3 Hallelujah! Praise the name of God, praise the works of God. All you priests on duty in God’s temple, serving in the sacred halls of our God, Shout “Hallelujah!” because God’s so good, sing anthems to his beautiful name. And why? Because God chose Jacob, embraced Israel as a prize possession.
Hallelujah:
"Praise ye Jah"
Praise the Lord
Psalms 27:6 MSG
6 God holds me head and shoulders above all who try to pull me down. I’m headed for his place to offer anthems that will raise the roof! Already I’m singing God-songs; I’m making music to God.
Psalms 63:6-8 TPT
6 I lie awake each night thinking of you and reflecting on how you help me like a father. I sing through the night under your splendor-shadow, offering up to you my songs of delight and joy! 7 I lie awake each night thinking of you and reflecting on how you help me like a father. I sing through the night under your splendor-shadow, offering up to you my songs of delight and joy! 8 With passion I pursue and cling to you. Because I feel your grip on my life, I keep my soul close to your heart.
Revelation 19:1 NIV
1 After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,
START TALKING
When have you been in a setting where you were obviously "separated" or "cut off" from everyone else? What made it obvious that you were?
When have you been on the other side of that and saw someone or other people who were "separated" and as a result they were experiencing something you wanted?
How does this point us to an idea of what "holy" and "holiness" really is?
START THINKING
Read Leviticus 20:26. God says we must be holy because He is holy. What are some ways that you think about God being separate and cut off from everything and everyone else? If holiness is for a good purpose, what are the good purposes you see in His holiness?
Read Hebrews 12:14-17. Why is it important to recognize that holiness will be hard work rather than coming naturally to us?
Read Genesis 25:29-34. What was the counterfeit that Esau fell for? Why was it not worth it in the end? What does this example teach us about the counterfeits to a holy life that we will be tempted with?
START SHARING
Read Hebrews 12:14 again. When have you seen someone working hard to live at peace with everyone or when have you done this? What did it look like? How did it make it obvious to others that they or you were set apart and not like everyone else?
Hebrews 12:15 says we are to look after each other and watch out for each other. How can we do this? How have you do this before?
What is the most difficult part about pursuing holiness from the points we learned this morning? Which ones caused tension for you? Which ones inspired you to do something and take action?
START DOING
Think through the five points and ask about each of these below, what can you pragmatically do this week to:
- Work to be holy like your Father is holy?
- Live at peace with everyone?
- Look out for each other?
- Pay attention to and protect your heart and each other's hearts?
- Avoid the counterfeits that come our way?
How will this lead each of us to being on mission this week to meet a need in someone else's life and to be ready to share our faith story with someone where we live, work, or play?
START PRAYING
Pray for each other and what you shared in the "do" section above. Pray that we will help each other and look out for each other in the micro church. Pray that as a result of us becoming holy like our God is holy, the result will be other people in our lives being drawn to Jesus.
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CONNECTION CARDS
Be sure to fill out the online Connection Card to let us know next steps, prayer requests, or other information you'd like to share, click here.
_____________________
MULTIPLICATION
Share spiritual/missional conversations you've had where you live, work, and play:
- Who did you have a conversation with that took a spiritual/missional turn this week?
- What questions did you ask to discover where God is at work in their life, even if they are not aware?
- How were you able to share your story of life change or how you have experienced Jesus?
- How can you be intentional this week with people where you live, work, and play to have spiritual/missional conversations if the opportunity arises?
- Who in your life do you think could be disciple-able or open to spiritual/missional conversations?
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WHAT'S NEXT?
- Discuss the next step for your micro church. When will we gather again, and which purpose will it fulfill (missions, fellowship/care, growth, worship, multiplication)?/giveback/giveback
- Discuss the next step for your micro church. When will we gather again, and which purpose will it fulfill (missions, fellowship/care, growth, worship, multiplication)?
August 27, 2023
Sermon Page
YouVersion
_____________________
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MyOneLife - A 4-Week Sunday Morning Small Group Experience
The first step for every OneLifer to get involved and get to know our church culture and mission is a 4-week small group experience called MyOneLife. It takes place on Sunday mornings during the 10:45am service in the Meeting Room at each of our campuses starting September 10. You’ll learn about the vision & values of our church, discover your personal mission & spiritual gifts, and find out tons of ways to get involved. For more information or to sign up, mark the “MyOneLife” box on your Connection Card.
OneLife Students - United Night
Wednesday night, September 6th, OneLife Students from both campuses will be coming together for what we are calling a United Night! United Nights are designed to remind students that they are a part of something larger than the four walls of a building. This will be an amazing night of unity and a great opportunity for our students to invite friends. September’s United Night will take place at the East Campus, doors open at 7pm and we will wrap up at 8:15pm. For more information mark the OneLife Students box on the connection card. We can’t wait to see you there.
Baptism
If you’ve given your life to Jesus but haven’t gone public with your story through baptism then it’s time to take that step! Mark the baptism box on your Connection Card and we’ll help you get started.
___________________
GIVE BACK
Give Jesus your best! Make a one-time tithe or offering or to set up a recurring tithe or offering: Click Here To Give Online.
_____________________
Psalms 135:1-3 MSG
1 Hallelujah! Praise the name of God, praise the works of God. All you priests on duty in God’s temple, serving in the sacred halls of our God, Shout “Hallelujah!” because God’s so good, sing anthems to his beautiful name. And why? Because God chose Jacob, embraced Israel as a prize possession. 2 Hallelujah! Praise the name of God, praise the works of God. All you priests on duty in God’s temple, serving in the sacred halls of our God, Shout “Hallelujah!” because God’s so good, sing anthems to his beautiful name. And why? Because God chose Jacob, embraced Israel as a prize possession. 3 Hallelujah! Praise the name of God, praise the works of God. All you priests on duty in God’s temple, serving in the sacred halls of our God, Shout “Hallelujah!” because God’s so good, sing anthems to his beautiful name. And why? Because God chose Jacob, embraced Israel as a prize possession.
Hallelujah:
"Praise ye Jah"
Praise the Lord
Psalms 27:6 MSG
6 God holds me head and shoulders above all who try to pull me down. I’m headed for his place to offer anthems that will raise the roof! Already I’m singing God-songs; I’m making music to God.
1. Hallelujah pulls me up when I get knocked down.
Psalms 63:6-8 TPT
6 I lie awake each night thinking of you and reflecting on how you help me like a father. I sing through the night under your splendor-shadow, offering up to you my songs of delight and joy! 7 I lie awake each night thinking of you and reflecting on how you help me like a father. I sing through the night under your splendor-shadow, offering up to you my songs of delight and joy! 8 With passion I pursue and cling to you. Because I feel your grip on my life, I keep my soul close to your heart.
2. Hallelujah is my hope when I am overwhelmed.
Psalms 59:16-17 NLT
16 But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress. 17 O my Strength, to you I sing praises, for you, O God, are my refuge, the God who shows me unfailing love.
16 But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress. 17 O my Strength, to you I sing praises, for you, O God, are my refuge, the God who shows me unfailing love.
3. Hallelujah protects me from my enemies.
Psalms 149:4-6 NLT
4 For the Lord delights in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. 5 Let the faithful rejoice that he honors them. Let them sing for joy as they lie on their beds. 6 Let the praises of God be in their mouths, and a sharp sword in their hands—
4 For the Lord delights in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. 5 Let the faithful rejoice that he honors them. Let them sing for joy as they lie on their beds. 6 Let the praises of God be in their mouths, and a sharp sword in their hands—
4. Hallelujah is my weapon and victory.
Revelation 19:1 NIV
1 After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,
5. Hallelujah is because of Jesus!
_________________________________________START TALKING
When have you been in a setting where you were obviously "separated" or "cut off" from everyone else? What made it obvious that you were?
When have you been on the other side of that and saw someone or other people who were "separated" and as a result they were experiencing something you wanted?
How does this point us to an idea of what "holy" and "holiness" really is?
START THINKING
Read Leviticus 20:26. God says we must be holy because He is holy. What are some ways that you think about God being separate and cut off from everything and everyone else? If holiness is for a good purpose, what are the good purposes you see in His holiness?
Read Hebrews 12:14-17. Why is it important to recognize that holiness will be hard work rather than coming naturally to us?
Read Genesis 25:29-34. What was the counterfeit that Esau fell for? Why was it not worth it in the end? What does this example teach us about the counterfeits to a holy life that we will be tempted with?
START SHARING
Read Hebrews 12:14 again. When have you seen someone working hard to live at peace with everyone or when have you done this? What did it look like? How did it make it obvious to others that they or you were set apart and not like everyone else?
Hebrews 12:15 says we are to look after each other and watch out for each other. How can we do this? How have you do this before?
What is the most difficult part about pursuing holiness from the points we learned this morning? Which ones caused tension for you? Which ones inspired you to do something and take action?
START DOING
Think through the five points and ask about each of these below, what can you pragmatically do this week to:
- Work to be holy like your Father is holy?
- Live at peace with everyone?
- Look out for each other?
- Pay attention to and protect your heart and each other's hearts?
- Avoid the counterfeits that come our way?
How will this lead each of us to being on mission this week to meet a need in someone else's life and to be ready to share our faith story with someone where we live, work, or play?
START PRAYING
Pray for each other and what you shared in the "do" section above. Pray that we will help each other and look out for each other in the micro church. Pray that as a result of us becoming holy like our God is holy, the result will be other people in our lives being drawn to Jesus.
____________________
CONNECTION CARDS
Be sure to fill out the online Connection Card to let us know next steps, prayer requests, or other information you'd like to share, click here.
_____________________
MULTIPLICATION
Share spiritual/missional conversations you've had where you live, work, and play:
- Who did you have a conversation with that took a spiritual/missional turn this week?
- What questions did you ask to discover where God is at work in their life, even if they are not aware?
- How were you able to share your story of life change or how you have experienced Jesus?
- How can you be intentional this week with people where you live, work, and play to have spiritual/missional conversations if the opportunity arises?
- Who in your life do you think could be disciple-able or open to spiritual/missional conversations?
_____________________
WHAT'S NEXT?
- Discuss the next step for your micro church. When will we gather again, and which purpose will it fulfill (missions, fellowship/care, growth, worship, multiplication)?/giveback/giveback
- Discuss the next step for your micro church. When will we gather again, and which purpose will it fulfill (missions, fellowship/care, growth, worship, multiplication)?
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