Pathway Church

Dr. Brian Bennett 

 

Unwrapped: “Peace”

[Isaiah 9:1-7; Luke 2:13-14; Colossians 1:15-20]

 

 

The light of Jesus reveals what is _______ and brings peace (Shalom)

[Isaiah 9:1-7]

• Jesus isn’t a peacekeeper; He is a ______________.
• Jesus is the “prince of peace” and His “reign” is _______ _______.

 

 

Jesus’ birth was peace (Shalom/Eirene) breaking through to make our ______________possible

[Luke 2:13-14]

• Praise precedes breakthrough and isn’t ______________.
• Peace is a gift for those Jesus _______.

 

Jesus offers us peace (Shalom/Eirene): with God, with _______, and with _______

[Colossians 1:15-23]

• Jesus’ peace isn’t just the absence of _______ _______it is the presence of ______________.

 

 

Next Step Questions:

• Have you received Jesus the “prince of peace”?
• What area of your life is broken and needs His peace (Shalom/Eirene)?
• Who do you need to be a peacemaker with this week?

MESSAGE NOTES

Unwrapped: “Faith”

[John 6:16-21; John 3:1-17]

 

The ________ of our faith determines our ________ and ________

[John 6:16-21]

• Faith is not a feeling but does change our feelings.

• Faith cannot be seen but does become known by our actions.

 

Faith is strengthened in our ________ ________ with Jesus 

[John 3:1-15]

• Nicodemus’ faith grew through defining moments: 

o By ________ to Jesus (John 3:1-15)

o By ________ up for Jesus (John 7:50-52)

o By ________ on behalf of Jesus (John 19:38-40)

 

• What did Jesus’ define for us that is meant to define us?  

Pastor Brian Bennett

o “Born again” (John 3:3)

o “Kingdom of God” (John 3:3)

o “Eternal life” (John 3:15)

 

 

Faith in Jesus leads to a life ________ in the ________

[John 3:16-21]

Unwrapped: “Hope”

[Romans 15:1-13]

 

Hope grows when I am not the _______

[Romans 15:1-3]

• Eyes up, not on self, to see Jesus and what He sees.
• Desiring to make a difference, not amplify our differences.

 

Hope grows when we spend time _______ the Bible

[Romans 15:4]

• What is consistent in life? Generational challenges, victories, and the faithfulness of God.

 

Hope grows when we press into Jesus’ _______, not the problem

[Romans 15:5-7; Mark 3:24; 1 Peter 2:9]

• Problems can create a “piranha pit” or “one people”filled with praise

 

Hope grows when it is _______ in the Gospel and _______ _______

[Romans 15:8-13]

• Believers are to be _______and _______ with the Holy Spirit’s power and hope.

 

Next Step Questions:

• Where is your focus this Christmas season? On “Christ” or the “mas”?
• How could you commit to learning (and living) more of the Bible this next year?
• Will you press into Jesus, and the power of the Holy Spirit, in this season to share the hope of the Gospel with others?

Dr. Brian Bennett 

 

Passionate: “Priceless”
[Song of Solomon 8]

Priceless:  a passion _________ by Christ and not compromised by the _________ [Song of Songs 8:1-5; Ecclesiastes 4:12]

Priceless:  a _________ love that lasts because Jesus’ love is the _________ and guarantee [Song of Songs 8:6-7; Romans 8:35-39]

Priceless:  _________  preserved by following the _________  and honoring God with _________

[Song of Songs 8:8-14; 1 Corinthians 6:16-18]

Pastor Nate Swearingen

 

Passionate: “It’s Getting Hot in Here”

[Song of Solomon 7]

 

Focus on the Family talks about 4 major issues we will have to deal with within marriage.

 

1.  ________— illusion will fade of whom you married.

 

2. ________— your beauty fades.

 

3. ________— take for granted the faithfulness of your mate.

 

4. ________— where you take each other for granted

 

Song of Songs 7

 

1. So the first and important point today is a ___________ to change.

 

You change for ________ sake not your spouse’s sake.

 

2. Some Topics Men Must Deepen in Marriage

A. Your ___________ of your mate – 

 

3. Knowing ___________ details of your mate 

 

4. Deepening your____________

 

5. Deepening your____________

 

6. ___________ needs to deepen 

 

7. ___________ needs to deepen – 

 

8. His ___________ for her deepens

 

Ladies, some areas you need to ___________ in your relationship with your husband. 

 

1. Your ___________ in your relationship with your husband

 

2. Your  ___________ your husband

Pastor Brian Bennett 

 

Passionate: “Cross-shaped love”

[Song of Solomon 6]

 

Cross-shaped love: the “beloved” is to be loved ________ and ________

[Song of Solomon 6:1-3; John 15:16-17]

 

 

 

Cross-shaped love: fights for what is right by ________ and not insisting on ________________

[Song of Solomon 6:4-13; Ephesians 5:18-33]

 

• What does “right” look like in marriage and in the Church?

 

o   ________ with the Spirit

o   Mutually ________ 

o   Husbands ________ and ________ 

o   Wives ________ and ________

o   ________ that ________ the body

 

 

Next Step Questions:

• How does “cross-shaped love” impact your walk with Jesus today?
•    How does “cross-shaped love” impact your walk with others today?

Pastor Brian Bennett 

 

MESSAGE NOTES Passionate: “It is time…” [Song of Solomon 5] It is time: to acknowledge our __________ and let God __________ us [Song of Solomon 5:1-2] · Awakened with our __________ (1 Corinthians 7:1-5) · Awakened with __________ (Revelation 3:15-20) It is time: to recognize and __________ our __________ with God and each other [Song of Solomon 5:3; Ephesians 4:25-27] It is time: to heal from the __________ that our __________ has caused [Song of Solomon 5:4-8; Hebrews 4:11-16] It is time: to publicly __________ a __________ vision of God and one another [Song of Solomon 5:9-16] Next Step Questions: ● It is time…will you let God awaken you to His desires for your life? ● It is time…will you let God work on any conflicts or hurts that you have? ● It is time…will you let a fresh vision of Jesus renew you and all your relationships today?

Pastor Brian Bennett, Pastor Ken Long, Pastor Tom Bates 

 

[Psalm 126: 1-2; Romans 8:37] Notes: · __________ · __________ · __________ · __________ [Psalms 126:3-4] Notes: [Psalms 126:5-6; Matthew 9:36-38] Notes: · The __________ of God · __________ God · __________ God · __________ and shouts of joy Next Step Questions: ● Are you willing to look for God’s goodness in every season and situation? ● How could this “homecoming” message change your story? ● Who could you share this good news with this week?

Passionate: “The Garden of Love”

[Song of Solomon 4]

 

The Garden of Love: was _________ by God with, and for, love and it was _________ by human _________

[Genesis 2:24-25; Genesis 3:6-8]

 

The Garden of Love: is where love _________ and _________happens

[Song of Songs 4:1-16a; Psalm 37:4]

 

The Garden of Love: is possible because real love and _________ are available through the _________

[Luke 23:39-43; Ephesians 4:32]

 

Next Step Questions:

• Will you come to the cross today for real love and redemptive lift?
• Will you let the work of the cross flow through you today to others?

Passionate: “What Love Does”

[Song of Solomon 3]

 

What Love Does: it dreams and ________ ________ into the light

[Song of Songs 3:1-5; Galatians 5:16; 1 Corinthians 10:13]

 

• What we do with our ________effects our relationships

What Love Does: it dreams and calls out ______ _______in those we love

[Song of Songs 3:6-11; Proverbs 21:23; Philippians 4:8-9]

 

• What we do with our________effects our relationships

Next Step Questions:

• Is there any darkness that needs to come into the light in your relationship with God or others?
• Are you speaking life over those you love? Will you take the 5:1 to challenge this week?