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3 Buckle your seatbelt Dorothy, because Kansas is going bye-bye. ~ Cypher, The Matrix Buckle your seatbelt Dorothy, because Kansas is going bye-bye. ~ Cypher, The Matrix

4 Believe me when I say we have a difficult time ahead of us. But if we are to be prepared for it, we must first shed our fear of it. ~ Morpheus, The Matrix Reloaded Believe me when I say we have a difficult time ahead of us. But if we are to be prepared for it, we must first shed our fear of it. ~ Morpheus, The Matrix Reloaded

5 When we walk to the edge of all the light we have and take the step into the darkness of the unknown, we must believe that one of two things will happen. There will be something solid for us to stand on or we will be taught to fly. ~ Patrick Overton When we walk to the edge of all the light we have and take the step into the darkness of the unknown, we must believe that one of two things will happen. There will be something solid for us to stand on or we will be taught to fly. ~ Patrick Overton

6 I just wish... I wish I knew what I'm supposed to do, that's all... I just wish I knew. ~ Neo, The Matrix Reloaded I just wish... I wish I knew what I'm supposed to do, that's all... I just wish I knew. ~ Neo, The Matrix Reloaded

7 For a man to achieve all that is demanded of him he must regard himself as greater than he is. ~ Goethe For a man to achieve all that is demanded of him he must regard himself as greater than he is. ~ Goethe

8 We are more than conquerors through him who loved us. ~ The Apostle Paul (Romans 8:37) We are more than conquerors through him who loved us. ~ The Apostle Paul (Romans 8:37)

9 One of the banes of present-day evangelical Christianity is the way we sit every week under the teaching of God’s Word, or even have private devotions and perhaps participate in a Bible study group, without a serious intent to obey the truth we learn. ~ Jerry Bridges One of the banes of present-day evangelical Christianity is the way we sit every week under the teaching of God’s Word, or even have private devotions and perhaps participate in a Bible study group, without a serious intent to obey the truth we learn. ~ Jerry Bridges

10 It is strange that sometimes the church is written off by those who know little or nothing about it. They are not involved in its process or mission. In no other field would we take the word of a bystander as a word of authority and appraisal. ~ C. Neil Strait It is strange that sometimes the church is written off by those who know little or nothing about it. They are not involved in its process or mission. In no other field would we take the word of a bystander as a word of authority and appraisal. ~ C. Neil Strait

11 What are you waiting for? You’re faster than this. Don’t think you are – know you are. ~ Morpheus What are you waiting for? You’re faster than this. Don’t think you are – know you are. ~ Morpheus

12 Let everyone, therefore, who knows himself to be a Christian be assured of this, and apply it to himself - that we are all priests, and there is no difference between us. ~ Martin Luther Let everyone, therefore, who knows himself to be a Christian be assured of this, and apply it to himself - that we are all priests, and there is no difference between us. ~ Martin Luther

13 We know what we are, but know not what we may be. ~ Shakespeare, Hamlet. We know what we are, but know not what we may be. ~ Shakespeare, Hamlet.

14 Sooner or later you’re going to realize, just as I did, that there’s a difference between knowing the path, and walking the path. ~ Morpheus Sooner or later you’re going to realize, just as I did, that there’s a difference between knowing the path, and walking the path. ~ Morpheus

15 To believe in God is to yearn for his existence and, moreover, it is to behave as if he did exist. ~ Miguel de Unamuno To believe in God is to yearn for his existence and, moreover, it is to behave as if he did exist. ~ Miguel de Unamuno

16 I am learning that the best cure for hypocrisy is community. ~ Henri Nouwen I am learning that the best cure for hypocrisy is community. ~ Henri Nouwen

17 If one fails, all fail. ~ The Keymaker, The Matrix Reloaded If one fails, all fail. ~ The Keymaker, The Matrix Reloaded

18 Sooner or later something seems to call us onto a particular path....This is what I must do, this is what I've got to have. This is who I am. ~ James Hillman Sooner or later something seems to call us onto a particular path....This is what I must do, this is what I've got to have. This is who I am. ~ James Hillman

19 The Matrix is the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth. ~ Morpheus The Matrix is the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth. ~ Morpheus

20 The god who rules this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers. They cannot see the light, which is the good news about our glorious Christ, who shows what God is like. ~ 2 Corinthians 4:4 (CEV) The god who rules this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers. They cannot see the light, which is the good news about our glorious Christ, who shows what God is like. ~ 2 Corinthians 4:4 (CEV)

21 The god who rules this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers. They cannot see the light, which is the good news about our glorious Christ, who shows what God is like. ~ 2 Corinthians 4:4 (CEV) The god who rules this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers. They cannot see the light, which is the good news about our glorious Christ, who shows what God is like. ~ 2 Corinthians 4:4 (CEV)

22 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith." ~ Romans 1:16-17 (TNIV) I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith." ~ Romans 1:16-17 (TNIV)

23 TMH Purpose Statement: To honour God by proclaiming the irreligious message of Jesus and fostering loving communities of fully committed Christ-followers. TMH Purpose Statement: To honour God by proclaiming the irreligious message of Jesus and fostering loving communities of fully committed Christ-followers.

24 TMH Mission Statement: It’s simple. We want the entire city to hear. TMH Mission Statement: It’s simple. We want the entire city to hear.

25 TMH Purpose Statement: To honour God by proclaiming the irreligious message of Jesus and fostering loving communities of fully committed Christ-followers. TMH Purpose Statement: To honour God by proclaiming the irreligious message of Jesus and fostering loving communities of fully committed Christ-followers.

26 TMH Purpose Statement: To honour God by proclaiming the irreligious message of Jesus and fostering loving communities of fully committed Christ-followers. TMH Purpose Statement: To honour God by proclaiming the irreligious message of Jesus and fostering loving communities of fully committed Christ-followers.

27 Do all things without grumbling or disputing; that you may prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world. ~ Philippians 2:14-15 (NASB) Do all things without grumbling or disputing; that you may prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world. ~ Philippians 2:14-15 (NASB)

28 TMH Purpose Statement From The Inside-Out: To honour God by fostering loving communities of fully committed Christ-followers who live and proclaim the irreligious message of Jesus. TMH Purpose Statement From The Inside-Out: To honour God by fostering loving communities of fully committed Christ-followers who live and proclaim the irreligious message of Jesus.

29 Living Out The Gospel Imperfectly… Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteers are at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a total mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Pttrey Azamnig! Living Out The Gospel Imperfectly… Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteers are at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a total mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Pttrey Azamnig!

30 Together you are the body of Christ. Each one of you is part of his body. ~ 1 Corinthians 12:27 (CEV) Together you are the body of Christ. Each one of you is part of his body. ~ 1 Corinthians 12:27 (CEV)

31 Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. ~ 1 Corinthians 8:1 (NRSV) Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. ~ 1 Corinthians 8:1 (NRSV)

32 They come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear your words, but they will not obey them. For flattery is on their lips, but their heart is set on their gain. To them you are like a singer of love songs, one who has a beautiful voice and plays well on an instrument; they hear what you say, but they will not do it. ~ Ezekiel 33:31-32 (NRSV) They come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear your words, but they will not obey them. For flattery is on their lips, but their heart is set on their gain. To them you are like a singer of love songs, one who has a beautiful voice and plays well on an instrument; they hear what you say, but they will not do it. ~ Ezekiel 33:31-32 (NRSV)

33 Do not deceive yourselves by just listening to his word; instead, put it into practice. ~ James 1:22 (TEV) Do not deceive yourselves by just listening to his word; instead, put it into practice. ~ James 1:22 (TEV)

34 For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans to your welfare and not for harm, plans to give you a future with hope. ~ Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans to your welfare and not for harm, plans to give you a future with hope. ~ Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

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39 WHO WE’VE GOT ROOM FOR Regular Attendees Should Be: 1. Those who are Seeking. 2. Those who are Serving. 3. Those who are Supporting. 4. Those who are Suffering. WHO WE’VE GOT ROOM FOR Regular Attendees Should Be: 1. Those who are Seeking. 2. Those who are Serving. 3. Those who are Supporting. 4. Those who are Suffering.

40 WHO WE’VE GOT ROOM FOR Regular Attendees Should Be: 1. Those who are Seeking. 2. Those who are Serving. 3. Those who are Supporting. 4. Those who are Suffering. WHO WE’VE GOT ROOM FOR Regular Attendees Should Be: 1. Those who are Seeking. 2. Those who are Serving. 3. Those who are Supporting. 4. Those who are Suffering.

41 Anyone who resolves to do the will of God will know whether the teaching is from God whether I am speaking on my own. ~ JESUS, John 7:17 (NRSV) Anyone who resolves to do the will of God will know whether the teaching is from God whether I am speaking on my own. ~ JESUS, John 7:17 (NRSV)

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