Northgate FMC

Jerusalem

MAIN POINT: Jesus is a King we can trust

TAKEAWAY: Rest in the knowledge that Jesus is a King who can be trusted

Where Gratitude Culminates

Main Point: Gratitude culminates in worship

Takeaway: Live today like you’re going to live forever

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(Suggested Memory Verse) Hebrews 12:28-29 - Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.”

Where Gratitude Leads

Main Point: Gratitude leads to thanks-giving

Takeaway: Turn your attitude of gratitude into an action of thanks-giving

(Suggested Memory Verse) Psalm 106:1 - Praise the Lord.  Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.

 

Where Gratitude Starts

MAIN POINT: Gratitude begins with perspective. 

TAKEAWAY: This week begin and end every day by listing five things that you are grateful for in your life. Write them down, tell someone, or say them out loud!

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(Suggested Memory Verse) 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 — 16Rejoice always, 17pray continually, 18give thanks in all circumstances; for this is Godʼs will for you in Christ Jesus.

Keeping Long Term Perspective

Main Point: As Christ followers we must keep a long term perspective regardless of current circumstances. 
Takeaway: Remain Calm. Keep Focused. God is in control! 

Verse to Remember: But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. - Philippians 3:20-21

Table Discussion Question: What is one tangible takeaway that you have from this “I Pledge Allegiance" series? How will that effect your thoughts and actions the day after the election? 

Focusing on the Right Things

Main Point: The church is to be a place of hope for the anxious

Takeaway: Keep exercising your faith 

Memory Verse: Philippians 4:9 - Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Committed to Prayer

TAKEAWAY: If we are going to speak about, we first need to pray for

(SUGGESTED MEMORY VERSE) 1 Timothy 2:1-2 - I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

Grounded in Respect

Takeaway: Commit to showing respect and honor to our political leaders. 

(Suggested Memory Verse) Romans 13:7 — Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.

I’m Choosing to Do Right

TAKE-AWAY:  Make the choice to do right by following Jesus

Memory Verse: John 14:6  - Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

I’m Choosing to Work on My Relationships

TAKE-AWAY: 
Make the choice to be wise about relationships

MEMORY VERSE: 
Proverbs 12:26 – The righteous choose their friends carefully