South Everett Foursquare Church

Date: September 15, 2024
Worship Leader: Chris Norby
Speaker: Lauren Phillips
Passage: Matthew 19:13-14

Video Illustration: The Chosen

To be like children in Jesus' presence:

• Requires humility to receive Jesus' invitation.
• Requires confidence that even when we have nothing to offer Jesus, he still welcomes and receives us. 
• Remember that God has time, space, energy and love available for us at all times. 
• We have an opportunity to resist fear, and live securely in our identity as his children. 

Discussion Questions:

• What was one thing you loved about being a kid?
• What is one way you would like to be more childlike?
• As adults, what can be the most challenging aspect of becoming like a child the way Jesus is inviting us to?

 

Date: September 15, 2024
Worship Leader: Chris Norby
Worship Reflection and Prayer: Chris Peppler

Our time in worship on Sunday lended itself to an extended time of prayer with one another. In consideration of the promises God has invited us to wait patiently for, we asked, "In what areas are we contending with God to see promises come about?"

We invite you into this time of worship and to consider for yourself, "Where you wrestling with God to see not yet realized promises come to fruition?" 

Date: September 8, 2024
Worship Leader: Chris Norby
Speaker: Chris Peppler
Passage: Ezekiel 47 and John 7

For Reflection:

As you think back on the year thus far as a part of South Everett Foursquare family, what has been most impactful as it relates to:

• Health: Biblical Teaching, Study, Prayer (Collective and Individual) How have you been growing with Jesus?
  
  
• Love: South Everett Life (Community Connections) Who in this congregation are you investing in? Who is investing in you?
  
  
• Work: Local and Global Missions (Collective and Individual) Where have you been invited to love your neighbor well? Where have you been generous in making contributions to the world around you in Jesus' name?
  
  
• Play: Rhythms of Replenishment. What’s the most fun you’ve had this year with this family?
  

For each of the above, where have you witnessed the presence and power of the Holy Spirit? Where might you and others benefit from inviting the presence and power of the Holy Spirit freshly into these areas?

Date: August 25, 2024
Worship Leader: Chris Norby
Speaker: Chris Peppler
Passages: Luke 1:1-4, Acts 1:1-5, Colossians 1:27
Additional Reference: Practicing the Way, John Mark Comer

Reflections:

Because the life of Jesus is reflected through us by the presence of the Holy Spirit, we can ask the question, What Would Jesus Do If He Were Me?

• How might our daily rhythms change as our cognitive awareness of Jesus’ presence with us increases?
  
  
• Take 6 minutes and reflect, how would a regular day in your life be impacted if Jesus was physically by your side. A part of your morning rhythm, your commute, your work day, your extracurricular activities, your down time, your conversations, your relationships?

Date: August 18, 2024
Worship Leader: Danessa Gonzalez
Speaker: Lauren Phillips

Video Illustration: Rocky Training Regiment

 

Date: August 11, 2024
Worship Leader: Chris Tien
Speaker: Chris Peppler
Passage: Matthew 4:18-20 / Ephesians 2:1-10

Practicing the Way | Be With Jesus (John Mark Comer) 

Discipleship > Belief + Attendance. 

Discipleship = Being with Jesus + Becoming Like Jesus + Doing What Jesus Did 

(Participation > Attendance) 

Core Question: How are we participating with Jesus (and with each other) in the dream God has imagined for us since the beginning of time?

Turning God into A Habit

Where do our minds settle, where does our attention turn when we have opportunities to rest?

What are things we do besides resting when our minds and bodies have a chance to be still?

The Reward for Following Jesus is Jesus!

Practical Ways to Be with Jesus

• Pray the Psalms (Not Read, Pray) 
• Meditate on a Passage of Scripture
• Talk to God About Our Life
• Listen for His Voice
• Attempt to Let Go (Cast our Burdens on God) 
• Just Sit
• Focus on Our Breath
• Look at What Our Eyes Can’t See

Find Our Secret Place 

“If we want to reach the depth of life with God that Jesus modeled, we need to find a diversion-free place to get away and be alone with the Father. It could be an office in the woods, your bedroom late at night, or a park down the street from your house. Or if all that fails, a closet or pantry. The point is, like Jesus, we need to learn to hide.” Comer, 56-57

 

Date: August 4, 2024
Worship Leader: Emily Holmes
Speaker: Chris Peppler
Passage: Mark 1:16-20

Get your copy of Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

Date: July 28, 2024
Worship Leader: Chris Tien
Speaker: Ed Harris
Passage: Luke 10:25-37

Brandon, Marcie, Kaitlyn, and Hudson Brazee are missionaries in Germany with Foursquare Missions International. Having moved to Europe seven years ago, they've recently launched a non-profit called Serve the City to share the love of Jesus with the city of Köln. 

On July 21st, the Brazees visited South Everett Foursquare to continue our teaching in the Life with Jesus series and share with us about their adventures. Click here to find out more about how to support the Brazees in their work!

Date: July 15, 2024
Worship: Addy Norby
Speaker: Mark Einfeld
Passage: Matthew 18