Church at The Mill

Revelation: Know Before You Go - Revelation 1:1-3

We need to know the…

1. The Person of The Revelation

2. The Purpose of The Revelation

3. The Process of The Revelation

4. The Promises of The Revelation

 

 

Being Present: Being Present With Them - 1 Peter 2:9-12

 How do think/feel about people who do not know Christ?

We were...

1. Hopelessly Rejected v.10a-b

2. Graciously Received v.10c

3. Beautifully Remade v.9a

4. Intentionally Released v.9b

Spiritual Conversations Matter...

My life before Christ… (Romans 3:23)

I came to Christ when…(Romans 6:23)

My life now with Christ… (Romans 5:1)

How could I not want the same for you? (Romans 10:9-13)

 

Situational Awareness: 

Be confident in the Lord

Be concerned about the lost

Be consistent in prayer

 

 

 

Being Present: Being Present With Us - 1 Peter 2:4-8

You must be present to win.

Your presence matters with us because you are a part of a spiritual plan to form a special people with a sacrificial purpose.

1. A spiritual plan v.4-5a

2. A Special People v.5b

3. A Sacrificial Purpose v.5c

Gather, Grow, Give, Go.

Are you fully present?

 

Being Present: Being Present With Him - 1 Peter 21-3

The presence of God in our lives requires our presence with Him.

What does growth involve?

1. Discard the wicked v.1

2. Desire the Word v.2

3. Delight in the Lord v.33

Growth has to be fueled by the reality that He is better

Discard. Drink. Delight.

 

With Us: A Faithful Witness - John 1:19-34

The presence of God moves you to be a witness for God.

A Faithful Witness…

1.  Points Away From Self

2. Prepares the Way for Others to Receive Christ

3. Proclaims the Greatness of the Savior

How Can You Be A Witness In 2025

1. Pray for the lost
2. Put a reminder on your phone
3. Plan for gospel opportunities

With Us: Unwrapping Grace - John 1:16-17

Are you a good gift receiver?

From His fullness we receive: 

1. A Saving Grace

2. A Sufficient Grace

3. A Superior Grace

How have you received His grace?

With Us: God With Us - John 1:14-15

What did He come to be?

1. He came to be US

His humanity means He is…

• Fallen humanity’s representative
• Fallen humanity’s substitute
• Redeemed humanity’s example

2. He came to be NEAR

3. He came to be SEEN

     - He came to be SEEN

The ABC’s of the Word who became flesh

He came to be seen.  Do you see Him?

 

With Us: The Story of His Life - John 1:6-13

What is the story of Jesus in your life?

Jesus coming to be WITH US is a story of…

1. Forthright Revelation v.6-8

2. Failed Recognition v.9-10

3.  Fatal Rejection v.11

4.  Faithful Reception v.12-13

Many of you say you recognize Him.

Almost all of you would never attempt to reject Him.

Most of you have claimed to have received Him.

But what does the story of your life say?

With Us: Who is With Us - John 1:1-5

This Christmas come with me on a journey to be with Him for He has promised to be with us!

As John recounts the coming of Christ, He tells of…

1. His Identity v.1-2

               -His Eternity

               -His Unity

               -His Deity

2. His Activity v.3

3. His Reality v.4-5

For the people of God

Christmas is about Christ with us!

Dwell upon and live in

 His Identity…
His Activity…

and His Reality.

 

Exit: Remember When You Leave - Exodus 34

When you think of Exodus be…

1. Reminded of God’s Character v.1-9

             Remember… Who He Is (v.6)

                                         What He Does (v.7)

2. Reminded of God’s Covenant
v.10-28

3. Reminded of God’s Christ v.29-35

Remember when you leave…
-no veil between you and Him.
-no veil between His glory in your life and those around you.