Pathway Church

10-3-21 Pastor Brian Bennett 

 

Generation Now: “For such a time as this” 

[Matthew 25:14-23; Esther 2-4] 

 

 

For such a time as this:  we are called to _________ what God has _________ to us. 

[Matthew 25:14-23] 

 

• It isn’t how much you have it is what you do with what you have 

 

 

For such a time as this: God’s purposes _________ through generational _________. 

[Esther 2:5-11] 

 

• We are invited to participate in God’s grand redemptive story. 

 

 

For such a time as this:  _________ and drama set the stage for God’s _________.  

[Esther 3:6-13] 

 

• Our current struggles are never outside of God’s sovereign reach  

 

 

For such a time as this: _________ _________ comes from relational intimacy and _________.   

[Esther 4:1-4; 12-17; Hebrews 10:19-25] 

• Godly habits and Godly community keep us close to God and His purposes.   

 

Next Step Questions: 

• Will you multiply what God has given you “for such a time as this”? 
• Will you look to Jesus for deliverance from any darkness or drama? 

• Will you pursue Godly habits and Godly community “for such a time as this”? 

Pastor Brian Bennett 

 

MESSAGE NOTES

The Christ-Centered Home:  welcomes _________ and encourages _________.

[Mark 10:13-16]

 

Mark 10:17-22

The Christ-Centered Home:  realizes we can _________ the word but be _________ by the world.

[Mark 10:17-22; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; James 1:22-25; Hebrews 4:12]

 

• The __________________ days in the word
• Try _________

 

The Christ-Centered Home:  desires to be _________of Jesus not just _________.

[Mark 10:23-31]

 

 

Next Step Questions:

• Will you support Pathway being a place where children are welcomed to “journey with Jesus + us”?
• Will you activate the “Power of 4” and commit to reading the Bible (with S.O.A.P.) at least four days a week?
• What do you need to let go of today to be a follower of Jesus, not just a fan?

Pastor Brian Bennett 

Generation Now: “Living for More…” 

[Daniel 1-3] 

 

“Living for more”:  of God’s _________ in a hostile culture 

[Daniel 1:3-7] 

• Choose Jesus to define you 
•  

“Living for more”:  of God’s _________ over culture’s _________ 

[Daniel 1:8-21] 

• Choose Jesus to provide for you 

 

“Living for more”:  of God’s _________ which come with the _________ for the inevitable problems 

[Daniel 2:44-49] 

• Choose Jesus to promote you 

 

“Living for more”:  of God’s _________ and community which remove __________________ 

[Daniel 3:16-25; Matthew 11:28-30] 

• Choose Jesus to lift you 

 

Next Step Questions: 

• Are you ready to choose Jesus today and live for more? 
• Is Jesus, or culture, defining you? 
• Are there any idols in your life that you need to place at the foot of the cross? 

Dr. Brian Bennett 

 

Generation Now: “Age is just a #”

[Numbers 13:27-33; Joshua 14:6-15]

 

 

“At Every Age”: magnify God’s __________and it minimizes your __________

[Numbers 13:27-30]

 

 

“At Every Age”: magnify your __________and it minimizes God’s __________

[Numbers 13:31-33; Joshua 14:24]

 

• Delay isn’t __________, but it should create greater __________ on God

 

 

“At Every Age”: ____________________God leads to __________ and __________ in every generation.

[Joshua 14:6-15; 1 Peter 1:3-5]

 

• Will your age or your dash be the greater legacy?

 

 

Next Step Questions:

• Are you magnifying God or your problems right now?
• Are you wholly following God with your gifts and purpose?
• Will you say it with me?  “Never too young, never too old, and never alone”.  

Pastor Nate Swearingen

“Let’s Make Some Noise”

[Hebrews 11:32-34 & Judges 6 & 7]

 

Hebrews 11:32-34 

Judges 6:13 

Judges 6:15 

Judges 17:6 

6 In those days there was no king in Israel.
Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.

If you ever need a reminder of God’s tolerance and love, you’ll find it in the book of Judges. If you ever wonder how in the world God could use you to change the world or make a difference, look at these people—flawed people in the hands of a flawless God.

Gideon’s story takes place in Judges 6:1&2

Judges 6:1-2 

 

GIDEON WAS AFRAID

Judges 6:11 

Judges 6:12-13 

Judges 6:15 

Bitterness and disappointment can move us down into the winepress of isolation and discouragement, and once you’re down there it can be really hard to climb out. 

“I will be with you. And you will destroy the Midianites as if you were fighting against one man” (vs. 16 NLT). 

Realizing God’s presence in our life is the only thing that can transform you from being afraid to having courage. When Gideon realized that God was indeed with him, Gideon became a Game Changer for change.

 

GIDEON WAS A GAME CHANGER

Gideon’s decision to climb out of that winepress and follow God’s call sparked renewal and revival in his little tribe. His first mission from God was to destroy his father’s altar to Baal. The Bible says, 

Judges 6:27

So Gideon took ten men of his servants and did as the Lord had told him

One man changes the hearts of thousands of people.

One of the most amazing things about genuine faith is how it inspires other people to step out in faith.

That’s what modern-day Gideons do. They stand up and step out on faith, they accomplish what everyone else says is impossible, and they inspire and challenge others to do the same. 

 

GIDEON MADE SOME NOISE

You ever test God like this? 

 

Next Step Questions

Are you on the threshing floor, or at the bottom of the wine press? What are you afraid of? 

Where is God calling you to be a Game Changer?

Where is God calling you to Make Some Noise? 

Pastor Brian Bennett

 

We are One: “Knowing (Y)our season”

[Ephesians 6:21-24]

 

 

 

The season of “___________” community

[Acts 19:1-10; Philippians 3:12-14; 4:12-13]

• It’s the start of something new.
• Conflict is avoided and intimacy is superficial.
• The goal in every season: “moving forward to become more like Jesus, while being content.”
• Next step questions to ask in every season:  what is God trying to teach me and what can I give thanks for today?

 

The season of “___________” in community

[Acts 19:11-21]

• Vulnerability begins and individual differences lead to conflicts.
• Christ-centered conflict resolution brings healthy changes.
• The goal in every season:  moving forward to become more like Jesus, while being content.
• Next step questions to ask in every season:  what is God trying to teach me and what can I give thanks for today?

 

The season of “___________” in community

[Acts 20:17-28]

• Members empty themselves of pride, control, and perfection.
• Brokenness is shared and healing begins.
• The goal in every season:  moving forward to become more like Jesus, while being content.
• Next step questions to ask in every season:  what is God trying to teach me and what can I give thanks for today?

 

The season of “___________” community

[Acts 20:32-38; Ephesians 4:23-24]

 

• It less about “me” and more about “we”.
• We live to give. We accept each other’s strengths and weaknesses with peace, love, faith, and grace.
• The goal in every season:  moving forward to become more like Jesus, while being content.
• Next step questions to ask in every season:  what is God trying to teach me and what can I give thanks for today?

Pastor Brian Bennett

 

MESSAGE NOTES

 

We are One: “The Struggle is R.E.A.L.”

[Ephesians 6:10-20]

 

 

1. = ­­­­______________the war and ultimate warrior

[Ephesians 6:10-12; Acts 19:11-20]

 

• Ultimate strength is in the Lord.
• Spiritual warfare is a reality, but not the focus.

 

 

1. = ______________with God

[Ephesians 6:13; 1 Peter 5:6-11]

 

• To stand and resist.
• To find strength and resiliency.

 

 

1. = ___________________

[Ephesians 6:14-17]

• By putting on Jesus  
• By standing in Jesus with the:

o   Belt of Truth

o   Breastplate of Righteousness

o   Shoes of Gospel peace

o   Shield of faith

o   Helmet of Salvation

o   Sword of the spirit 

 

1. = ______________in prayer

[Ephesians 6:18-20; Luke 5:36-38]

• Because all means all.
• Because we need His provision.

 

Next Step Questions:

• Is there a battle in your life right now that you need to turn to Jesus with?
• How do you need to get R.E.A.L. today?
• Will you commit to praying and fasting with us each Wednesday?

Pastor Brian Bennett

 

We are One: “Obedience is a 2-Way Street”

[Ephesians 6:1-9]

 

Obedience is a 2-way street at _________

[Ephesians 6:1-4; Luke 2:48-52]

• Kids and parents obey:  __________________

 

Obedience is a 2-way street at _________

[Ephesians 6:5-9}

• Employees and employers obey:  __________________

  

The 2-ways of obedience lead to _________ through:

[Ephesians 1:3-5; Philemon 8-21]

• __________________
• __________________

 

Next Step Questions:

• Will you step into redemption and restoration with Jesus today?
• Are you obeying God (up and out)?
• What do you need to do to obey God in your home and/or work?

Pastor Brian Bennett

We are One:  “Family Dynamics”

[Ephesians 5:21-33]

 

_______________  believers  _______________ in a healthy family 

[Ephesians 5:18; 21;Matthew 3:16-17]

 

Clear  _______________  and  _______________  bring “order” to any family “chaos” 

[Galatians 3:28; 1 Corinthians 11:3]

• Wives  _______________     (self-sacrificing for the good of “us”)

[Ephesians 5:22-24]

• Husbands  _______________(self-sacrificing for the good of “us”)

[Ephesians 5:25-30]

 

Jesus is the  _______________ and  _______________ us to be one with Him and our family 

[Ephesians 5:31-33; John 17:20-23]

 

Next Step Questions:

• Are you submitted to Jesus as your Lord?
• Are you submitting to others as God commands?
• Are you loving others as God commands?

We are One:  “Walking in IT”

[Ephesians 5:1-21]

Dr. Brian Bennett

 

Walking in “IT”:  _________

[Ephesians 5:1-2]

 

 

Walking in “IT”:  _________

[Ephesians 5:3-14]

 

 

Walking in “IT”:  _________

[Ephesians 5:15-17; Romans 12:1-2]

 

 

Walking in “IT”:  the _________

[Ephesians 5:18-21]

 

• Four effects of “being filled”:

o   _________

o   _________

o   _________

o   _________

 

 

Next Step Questions:

• How is God speaking to you today?
• What are you going to do about it?
• How can we help?