FEBRUARY
PRAYER POINTS
GO BEYOND
1
PRAY that in this series,
GO BEYOND the words SACRIFICE and COMMITMENT will be fully understood and will be lived out in all our endeavors.
2
PRAY and ask the Lord to broaden
our perspective so that we can identify
someone's potential and recognize
God's dealings in our lives.
3
PRAY for the empowerment of the
Holy Spirit for us to challenge the norm as we desire to influence society with our faith grounded in Jesus Christ.
4
PRAY that leaders will exemplify a life of excellence.
5
PRAY that as we embark and celebrate
our 31st Foundation year, we will be more intentional in making disciples of Jesus Christ,
and we'll be intentional in bringing the message of Jesus Christ both near and far.
6
PRAY that Julius Hall will be built according to GOD's watch, GOD's way, and GOD's wonder.
7
PRAY that every NETWORK will give their
hearts to the vision of glorifying GOD
and making disciples.
Go Beyond
His Life Ministries
February 2024 sermon series
Based on
Acts 1: 6- 8
February 04, 2024
Kick Off
Bday Sunday
Go Beyond:
There's More To What You See
Acts 1: 6-8 NIV
6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”
7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority.
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
February 11, 2024
Week One
Communion Sunday
Go Beyond the Norm
Acts 1:6-8a
6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”
7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority.
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you
February 18, 2024
Week Two
LifegGroup and Divinity Sunday
Go Beyond with God's Power
Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses
February 25, 2024
Week Three
Facility Sunday and Localized Foundation Celebration
Go Beyond Your Reach
Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
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GO BEYOND
His Life Ministries
February 2024 sermonSERIES
MAIN VERSE
Acts 1:6-8 NIV
6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”
7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority.
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
SERIES OVERVIEW
Although it's true that finishing strong counts more than how you started, a starting point is still crucial to our life's journey.
We consider how to cross the finish line strong as we stand at the starting line. We evaluate various strategies to think about in the beginning when trying to achieve our goals.
We think of the finish line as we set our foot at the starting point.
However, as we look straight, we can't help but note the gap between the start and finish lines. We become increasingly aware throughout time that perspective is truly what makes life what it is.
The way we see a situation determines how we will react to it. Our impression of others affects how we view them. We naturally want to pursue the sure thing. However, the day will come when we realize that the world is not measured by what our eyes can see. With them come various options: take the initial step, back off, remain determined in your pursuit, or become overwhelmed by concerns.
As a result, we must recognize that what we see can inspire us to strive for greatness or lead us down to mediocrity. But we must reach a point where we can assert with courage and resolve that there is more to what we see. Only then can we move forward and go beyond.
That's the purpose of our February series, GO BEYOND, which aims to inspire individuals to reach higher goals by pushing past their boundaries and obstacles.
More importantly, it seeks to give people the knowledge and inspiration to move past who they are, what they can achieve, and what God has in store for them.
Furthermore, Go BEYOND intends to motivate the congregation to advance beyond by leaving where they are and moving to where God wants them to be, stepping outside of the box that confines them, and rising to the challenge of being the person God sees them as.
God's plans are greater than ours, and that is something we must never forget. Our mission is not as great as God's. The purposes of God are greater than ours.
What we see is only some of what there is!
NOTE ABOUT OUR MAIN TEXT
(Acts 1:8)
The context of Acts 1:8 shows that Jesus's followers were wondering whether Jesus would begin ruling as king of God's Kingdom during their lifetime. (Acts 1:6)
In response, Jesus tells them not to be overly concerned about when the Kingdom will be established. (Acts 1:7)
Jesus answers them regarding their current priority: they will be witnesses, bearing witness about Jesus.
And the theme of witnessing dominates the entire book.
February 04, 2024
Kick Off | Birthday Sunday
Title: GO BEYOND:
There’s more to What You See
Verse: Acts 1:6-8 NIV
6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
We become increasingly aware that perspective truly makes life what it is.
The way we see a situation determines how we will react to it.
Our impression of others affects how we view them. We naturally want to pursue the sure thing.
However, the day will come when we realize that the world is not measured by what our eyes can see.
In our passage today, we see the disciples of Jesus asking him a question based on their expectations based on what they see. Seeing their enemies occupying their land, the disciples think that Jesus will soon restore the Kingdom to Israel, and they seem to view it as a restored National Israel.
They are focusing on something that is not to be their concern. There will be a time for these hopes, but there is much to do. And so Jesus answers them regarding their current priority: they will be His witnesses.
We, like them, limit ourselves to what we can see. Like them, we let what we see as our expectations. We, too, need help to see past our immediate concerns. And, like them, we have difficulties seeing beyond our immediate surroundings.
When we let what we see dictate our behavior and influence our faith, we can miss what God is doing in our lives, in the lives of others, and in the world.
February 11, 2024
Week One | Communion Sunday
Title: GO BEYOND THE NORM
Verse: Acts 1:6-8a NIV 6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”
7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority.
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you
On the everyday grind of life, there is a need to find and do something unique that will push your limits and broaden your view. When we grow too comfortable with something, we want more. However, we must remember that our attitude in the meantime (when striving for more and expecting better things) is essential.
As we discovered the week before, the disciples anticipated the restoration of Israel following their ideas. Seeing what they had imagined was what concerned them. Jesus then assures them they need not worry about the "when of it." Instead, they must carry on with their lives and God's job.
We can think of where we are and activities as typical. But when we step beyond the box, we'll see that the Father wants us just where we are—wherever He can use us most effectively for His glory!
February 18, 2024
Week Two | LifeGroup and Divinity Sunday
Title: GO BEYOND WITH GOD’S POWER
Verse: Acts 1:8 NIV 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you
Every human achievement is contingent on empowerment. With this in mind, we should acknowledge that we will only achieve something with our degree of empowerment. And too frequently, our hopes, encouragement, and motivation are dashed because we measure life by our power.
This is why our scripture today emphasizes the importance of receiving the Holy Spirit's empowerment to bear testimony to Jesus. No matter how good our vocabulary or confidence is, we need the Holy Spirit to go above our limitations and share Jesus with everyone in our circle of influence.
We need the kind of power that empowers us to live for and bear witness to Jesus Christ in all things!
February 25, 2024 | Week Three | Facility Sunday and Localized 31st Foundation Celebration
Title: GO BEYOND YOUR REACH
Verse: Acts 1:8 NIV 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
To find the meaning of one's existence is a timeless and continuous pursuit of humanity. Embedded deep and within us is the longing to answer one of life's most challenging questions: why am I here? What on Earth am I here for?
In Acts 1:8, Jesus urges His disciples that rather than concentrating on restoring the Kingdom of Israel, they should focus on being His witnesses. He informs them of His plans for them in this regard.
The topic of testifying dominates throughout the entire book of Acts. However, some questions must be answered: what is God doing? And how will His plan play out?
Throughout history, God has used people to carry out His plan. It goes to say that every person who trusts the Lord for their salvation is called to share the Gospel with people near and far, and similar or different than them. The mandate signifies universal scope; it has to be spread far and wide.
We go above and beyond because we want to achieve greatness. We look beyond our constraints because we want to succeed. However, we must recognize that man's ultimate pursuit and success is knowing God and making Him known locally and globally.
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