Little Footprints

Westside Family Church David | Week 2: Trusting God's Process Pastor: Jonathan Hansen Trusting God's Process Notes:  What do you do when the life you're living doesn't look like the life you expected? The life you imagined? Here's the big idea: You don't have to understand God's process to trust God’s character. (His goodness for your life) 1. Surrender Your Plans to God's Purposes So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon David. 1 Samuel 16:13 The calling comes in a moment. The process takes years. Notes:  Now the Spirit of the Lord had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him. Saul’s attendants said to him, “See, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you. Let our lord command his servants here to search for someone who can play the lyre. He will play when the evil spirit from God comes on you, and you will feel better.” So S...

Westside Family Church David | Week 1: After God's Own Heart Pastor: Ethan Vanc e from  Tulsa, Oklahoma God doesn't make mistakes, he makes points 1 Samuel Chapter 13:14 The answer is always inside out! David is a shepherd. David has 7 older brothers. Samuel goes to Jessie's house.   What does it mean to be a person "after God's own heart"? God wants to regenerate a new heart.  Is to have a heart after God. Tada! End aimed at - the goal is to which anything tends. Always moving in the direction of God! I press on toward the goal (toward is "after" ). Towards = Kata! Tada! Direction > Perfection (Direction is better than perfection) Saul goes on to a detour.  David goes BACK! God doesn't abandon His people! Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until the full day. Your journey of trying and failing, all through scripture.   The Principle of Priority Something has to go first pr...

  ROOTED: Connecting with God, The Church, Your Purpose Weekly Memory Verse: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 Day 1: The Reality of Hardship and Suffering All of have gone through times of despair or feeling completely alone. In that time, what were your feelings about your situation and about God? The one time I felt completely alone is when I came home to my children after serving an evening in the good ole Wyandotte County jail--after Ron and I got into a huge argument over me "cheating" yet again.   I can tell you, God was furthest from my mind at the time.  For the first time in my life, I was alone with two small children, a 7-year old and a barely 1-year old.  We both had protection orders against each other for the next 30 d...

Westside Family Church Celebrating 50 Years at Westside Pastor: Jonathan Hansen Notes:  Yehoshua – Yeho = Yahweh; Shua = Salvation. Yahweh is Salvation.   Then you will know which way to go, since you have never been this way before. Joshua 3:4   And Joshua set up at Gilgal the twelve stones they had taken out of the Jordan. He said to the Israelites, “In the future when your descendants ask their parents, ‘What do these stones mean? ’ tell them, ‘Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground.’ For the Lord your God dried up the Jordan before you until you had crossed over. The Lord your God did to the Jordan what he had done to the Red Sea[a] when he dried it up before us until we had crossed over. He did this so that all the peoples of the earth might know that the hand of the Lord is powerful and so that you might always fear the Lord your God." Joshua 4:20-24 Notes:  The Care Center Opens today! We don't move without prayer! Unshakable Faith Call 100% of the people tha...

  ROOTED: Connecting with God, The Church, Your Purpose Weekly Memory Verse: Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert, and always keep on praying for all of the Lord's people. Ephesians 6:17-18 Day 1: God Speaks Does any of what you've read today surprise you? Why? Do you feel like God speaks to people as clearly today as He did in biblical times? How has God spoken to you? What might keep you from really wanting to hear what God wants to say to you? Write a prayer asking God to speak to you, then sit quietly and listen. Write down anything that comes to mind. Day 2: The Sword of the Spirit What is the biggest challenge you face reading or studying God's Word? How about believing or following God's Word? Write a prayer expressing the thoughts God has given you about the Bible. Day 3: Our Divine Helper What was your unders...

ROOTED: Connecting with God, The Church, Your Purpose Weekly Memory Verse: Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives live has set you free from the law of sin and death.I Romans 8:1-2 Day 1: The Mysterious God What false or incomplete images of God do you have? I used to only talk to the Father I didn't know the purpose of the Holy Spirit Jesus to me, felt more like an "uncle" than a King--I only knew/saw Him on Christmas and easter. What new thoughts do you have about God? I am reminded I will not know Him 100% (but He knows me 100%, lol) Jesus: IS "the Word" of Genesis 1 and John 1 Before the beginning, He already WAS! Nothing other than the Word of God will make us more humble and at the same time, enlarge our intellect. Write a prayer to god asking Him to reveal Himself to you. Father, I walk as if I know and trust You daily.  We both know the truth. I want to practi...

Westside Family Church Together As (One) Pastor: Jonathan Hansen Notes:  Big Idea: You can't become who Jesus is calling you to be by yourself. God never designed you to grow up spiritually by yourself. This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God's Son that we will be mature in the Lord…Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won't be tossed and blown about by every wind… Ephesians 4:13–14 (NLT) Notes:  1. WE GATHER TO PUT GOD BACK AT THE CENTER Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel (Your people) Psalm 22:3 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:15-16 We don't walk in here on Sunday untouched by the week. We walk in ...

Westside Family Church Who's Your (One) Pastor: Dan Deeble 4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ 7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.  Luke 15:4-7 1. Jesus tells His Church: You are stakeholders with me in this venture. Notes:  8 “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’ 10 In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in ...

Westside Family Church Jesus is for Every(One) Pastor: Jonathan Hansen Notes:    Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes. Romans 1:16 How is this Happening? Gospel planting. Community development. Caring for vulnerable children. One of the things I always pray for is the opportunity, God willing, to come at last to see you. For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord. When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Romans ...

Westside Family Church Jesus Is The (ONE) Pastor: Jonathan Hansen Notes:  Love Jesus. Become like Jesus. Share Jesus. (God) wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. For, There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. 1 Timothy 2:4-6 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes… Romans 1:16 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people . Titus 2:11 Notes:  POINT 1: JESUS IS THE ONE When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi , he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”  “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Si...