1. We are entering into a new season that’s never been before
Jesus knew bring the disciples to a new season
A season they couldn’t imagine or handle
Called them and to get ready –calling us today – this school year
Now is the time to get unstuck (say unstuck)
Now is the time to start living in faith for what has never been before (say never been)
Jesus shows us how and what we have to do NOW (say now)

2. [song lyrics] English and Spanish subtitles

3. We are entering into a new season that’s never been before
Jesus knew bring the disciples to a new season
A season they couldn’t imagine or handle
Called them and to get ready –calling us today – this school year
Now is the time to get unstuck (say unstuck)
Now is the time to start living in faith for what has never been before (say never been)
Jesus shows us how and what we have to do NOW (say now)

4. Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” Matthew 16:13

5. And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Matthew 16:14-15

6. Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God
Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. Matthew 16:15-16

7. And I tell you on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18
Read it outloud with

8. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16:19
Is based on how hard you ask –your passion or creativity and ingenuity

9. The plans and power of the enemy (gates) aren’t supposed to stop you from being free and bringing freedom to those you and God love!
Four keys we need to prevail (0vercome) against the gates of hell in our lives and in our community

10. NOW IS THE TIME for . . . 1. A passion for Jesus Christ “who do you say I am”
Don’t use Christ a lot –but important
Do you think Im the king of all kings
Are you ready to make me your passion
Because where I want to take you requires it

11. “Passion” 1. strongly & barely controllable emotion.
Three definitions

12. “Passion” 1. strongly & barely controllable emotion. 2
“Passion” 1. strongly & barely controllable emotion. 2. what you are willing to sacrifice and experience pain for

13. “Passion” 1. strongly & barely controllable emotion. 2
“Passion” 1. strongly & barely controllable emotion. 2. what you are willing to sacrifice and experience pain for 3. a dominating desire
Passion of the Christ
Our passions like football, fantasy football, sports, politics, clubs
What dominates your time
Jesus is asking the disciples – Am I your passion or am I a nice passtime?

14. In everyday life, the gates of Hell feel like domination
Jesus bringing the disciples to a decision- what’s going to dominate your life

15. Is what I am sacrificing for worth it
Is what I am sacrificing for worth it? Does what dominate my life bring me and the people I love the most the most life?
Does what dominates my life bring me and the people I love
You’re not going to get any further in life letting something other than Jesus be your passion.

16. Now is the time for A faith that seems crazy “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.
What you are seeing isn’t from what you can see

17. Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
NOAH – spent a hundred years building a boat for something he had never seen or experienced - rain

18. Faith trusting in what cannot be proven by your five senses and your three tenses . . .

19. Faith trusting in what cannot be proven by your five senses and your three tenses but The Spirit, The Scripture & some saints confirm it

20. In every day life, the Gates of Hell feel like intimidation

21. “Beware of the soul sucking force of reasonableness”

22. “When you are confronting your fears, you have to rely more on what you know about Jesus than what you know about the future.”
Noah
Let’s build a Christian medical clinic in an all muslim village and get the permission of an all muslim village to do it

23. 3,000 patients / converts
Let’s create a non-profit for the most at risk part of chesterfield county
Start an after school program

24. Let’s partner with our local high school and start the first ever all Spanish back to school night

26. What do you need to start hoping for as you make Jesus your passion
What do you need to start hoping for as you make Jesus your passion? Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

27. Now is the time for A Unity In The Church “on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
We can’t get by the gates without a church family / not a church fan club
Membership is important – commitment to make it through the vallies together (Keep Growing)
Remind you of what our vision is – say it some more descriptive way

28. Cornerstone’s Vision [Outward] One Jesus-centered family that speaks two languages and embraces at least three cultures and four generations to show the world Jesus Christ

29. Cornerstone’s Vision [Inward] We are a Jesus-centered family where everyone makes a difference, and everyone finds a difference maker for their lives
(not about the pastor)

30. Cornerstone’s Pathway Sunday Worship: Know Jesus Small Groups: Find Freedom Keep Growing: Purpose/ Membership Ministry Team: Make A Difference
(not about the pastor)

31. What’s your next step? “on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

32. Now is the time for . . . 4. A Small Steps With Others “I tell you [plural]”
All this passion.
All this faith.
All this vision.
Small steps – greatness is consistency over time

33. In every day life, the gates of Hell feel like isolation

34. Small steps in our personal lives in our small group in our dreams
Tired of trying to get you God to water my garden of weeds
Pornography – in college
Fear and jealousy in beginning of ministry

35. Will you take a next step
Will you take a next step? Kickoff & Small Group Fair Next Sunday Invite someone (Free Tshirts at the fair)
All this passion.
All this faith.
All this vision.
Small steps – greatness is consistency over time

36. While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body. Matthew 26:26

37. Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Matthew 26:27-28

38. I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father’s kingdom.” Matthew 26:29

39. Now is the time A passion for Jesus Christ A faith that seems crazy A unity in church A small step with others

40. Came a time –where Jesus knew –now is the time
3 years or so of ministry
Miracles, teachings, crowds, successes with some
Time to go, face and win the real battle
Accomplish what never had bee done before but was so needed